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MTA announces shorter wait times for N, R trains
Today, the MTA is slashing wait times by two minutes -- one of several service improvements happening this year. CBS New York's Christina Fan reports.
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Today, the MTA is slashing wait times by two minutes -- one of several service improvements happening this year. CBS New York's Christina Fan reports.
The 33-year-old was found unresponsive in his cell early Tuesday morning.
One person was killed and four others were injured when shots rang out during a party Monday night on Long Island. CBS New York's Zinnia Maldonado has the latest from police on the scene and the event space owner.
This is the latest site to shelter asylum seekers, now on Staten Island.
Nassau County police share an update on a shooting that left at least 1 person dead at a party in Valley Stream.
American Airlines Flight 1680 took off from Miami before landing in Jacksonville, where passengers got off and the cabin was cleaned.
Sam Bankman-Fried is accused of cheating his customers out of millions of dollars. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook has the details.
Witnesses say a group of teens was partying at an event space when the shooting took place. CBS New York's Zinnia Maldonado has the latest from the scene.
A fire in Guyana back in May took the life of 20 people who were trapped in a school dormitory. More than two dozen students were also injured. One of them was transferred from South America to receive care at a burn center on Staten Island. CBS New York's Nick Caloway reports.
Local organizations are spreading the message that tennis is for everybody, including those with disabilities. CBS New York's Elle McLogan reports.
A group of activists and grieving family members who've lost loved ones to fentanyl are putting their pain on full display at one of the most iconic landmarks in the country. CBS New York's Tim McNicholas reports.
Livelihoods were destroyed, families were displaced, and a community was left without vital services, all the result of a massive fire in Williamsburg over the weekend that burned down nearly a dozen businesses. CBS New York's Christina Fan reports.
Shoppers in national surveys say they are spending more than ever. Families are trying different strategies to stretch every dollar. CBS New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
Gov. Kathy Hochul said Monday that more help is on the way to families in the Bronx suffering from the toxic fumes from truck traffic. CBS New York's Shosh Bedrosian reports.
Three children remain hospitalized Monday afternoon after police said they were home alone when a fire swept through their apartment in Brooklyn. CBS New York's Jessica Moore reports.
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced she just got the lease to open the site for 2,500 single adults. She said the state would pay for it. CBS New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
Police said a 32-year-old man was riding a moped along the Bronx Service Road near Olmstead Avenue when an SUV hit him.
Chopper 2 was over Blake and Sheffield Avenues in East New York. The man is expected to survive.
Police said right now they don't believe the 29-year-old female driver was intoxicated, but they are investigating whether it was intentional. CBS New York's Alice Gainer reports.
John Elliott has the Tri-State Area's latest First Alert Forecast on CBS2 News At Noon.
According to the CDC, more than 100,000 people died from drug overdoses in the U.S. in 2022, a record high.
Gov. Kathy Hochul said New York is committing $1.7 billion to create a direct route to the Hunts Point Market, which will help bring down air pollution and asthma rates.
Hochul said more help is on the the way for families in the Bronx suffering from the toxic fumes from truck traffic.
Three children are hospitalized Monday afternoon after police said they were home alone when a fire swept through their apartment. CBS New York's Zinnia Maldonado reports.
Video shows flames shooting through the roof of the home.
A powerful magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck off Japan's southern coast on Thursday, triggering a tsunami advisory.
Francisco Lindor hit a tie-breaking, two-run single in the ninth inning, Jesse Winker had three hits, and the New York Mets beat the Colorado Rockies 5-3 on Wednesday night.
Zach Neto hit his first career grand slam in a six-run second inning off rookie Will Warren and drove in a career-high six runs as the Los Angeles Angels beat the New York Yankees 8-2 for a doubleheader split on Wednesday night.
Six men were shot in the Bronx Wednesday night, police said.
An individual who was hurt in a Brooklyn fire sparked by a lithium-ion battery in June has died from his injuries, according to the FDNY.
Six men were shot in the Bronx Wednesday night, police said.
An individual who was hurt in a Brooklyn fire sparked by a lithium-ion battery in June has died from his injuries, according to the FDNY.
Rafael Nadal pulled out of the U.S. Open on Wednesday, making it the third Grand Slam tournament he's missed this season.
Gov. Kathy Hochul's Cannabis Control Board said it's considering loosening the rules so that more legal weed stores can open in local neighborhoods.
A move to set up a licensing system for New York City's hotels is being met with strong opposition from groups representing hotel owners.
The NYC area is under a Red Alert for most of the day Friday, as the remnants of Debby bring heavy rain and gusty winds.
Powerful storms took down trees and flooded busy roadways across NYC and New Jersey, and more is on the way as the remnants of Debby move north.
Thunderstorms brought heavy rain and flooding to New York City and the surrounding area Tuesday.
New York and New Jersey will continue to see hot and humid weather this week, along with the chance of thunderstorms. Plus, we're tracking Hurricane Debby.
Highs in the 90s return on Monday, with lots of sunshine and a slight decrease in humidity levels. A stray storm is possible late.
The NYC area is under a Red Alert for most of the day Friday, as the remnants of Debby bring heavy rain and gusty winds.
Powerful storms took down trees and flooded busy roadways across NYC and New Jersey, and more is on the way as the remnants of Debby move north.
Heavy rain and storms caused flooding, event cancellations and more disruptions around the Tri-State Area Tuesday.
Thunderstorms brought heavy rain and flooding to New York City and the surrounding area Tuesday.
From roads to runways, the rising temperatures are more than just uncomfortable; it's also impacting our infrastructure, so what's being done to handle the heat?
Exit 53 of the Long Island Expressway is being overhauled. Thousands of drivers have to maneuver around the service road and through neighborhood streets. It's an overwhelmed area in need of relief.
The NYC area is under a Red Alert for most of the day Friday, as the remnants of Debby bring heavy rain and gusty winds.
The woman who pleaded guilty to fatally running over the mother of an MS-13 gang victim on Long Island was sentenced Tuesday.
Thunderstorms brought heavy rain and flooding to New York City and the surrounding area Tuesday.
Lawmakers in Nassau County, New York passed a mask ban that would make it a crime for protesters to wear face coverings to hide their identity.
A Pakistani national with ties to the Iranian government has been arrested and charged with plotting a murder-for-hire scheme targeting U.S. government officials and politicians.
Kamala Harris has selected Tim Walz, the popular two-term governor of Minnesota, as her VP running mate, selecting a Midwestern Democrat to join her on the ticket.
Lawmakers in Nassau County, New York passed a mask ban that would make it a crime for protesters to wear face coverings to hide their identity.
Kamala Harris received 99% of the delegate votes in the Democratic National Committee's early virtual roll call vote, which ended Monday evening.
Five federally-funded initiatives aim to combat crime against bodegas in Upper Manhattan and the Bronx.
Stone-like materials called slag tested positive for elevated levels of arsenic along the beach in Keyport, New Jersey, state officials said.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's Archewell Foundation is launching a new initiative, the Parents' Network, to support parents whose children have been victimized by harmful online content, from social media bullying to suicide ideation.
The USDA has expanded the recall of some Boar's Head deli meats over concerns of a link to a deadly listeria outbreak.
Portion control is key, say researchers in examining levels of lead, cadmium and arsenic in cocoa-laden products.
Mount Sinai is now part of a national research team studying long COVID in Black and brown patients.
Authorities say two suspected extremists believed to be tied to ISIS appeared to be planning an attack on an event in the Vienna area.
Mariah Carey will end her 2024 Christmas Time tour with three stops in the Tri-State Area this December.
Justin Timberlake's license was suspended Friday, as the singer pleaded not guilty to driving while intoxicated on Long Island.
Keanu Reeves and Alex Winter, stars of the "Bill & Ted" film trilogy, will reunite on the Great White Way in Samuel Beckett's "Waiting For Godot."
Cardi B shared the pregnancy news on social media showing images of herself in a flowing red gown that exposes her baby bump.
Francisco Lindor hit a tie-breaking, two-run single in the ninth inning, Jesse Winker had three hits, and the New York Mets beat the Colorado Rockies 5-3 on Wednesday night.
Zach Neto hit his first career grand slam in a six-run second inning off rookie Will Warren and drove in a career-high six runs as the Los Angeles Angels beat the New York Yankees 8-2 for a doubleheader split on Wednesday night.
Rafael Nadal pulled out of the U.S. Open on Wednesday, making it the third Grand Slam tournament he's missed this season.
Jake Cave hit a home run, Elias Díaz had two hits and two RBIs, and the Colorado Rockies beat the New York Mets 6-3.
The Mets have won eight of Manaea's last 10 starts.
Five federally-funded initiatives aim to combat crime against bodegas in Upper Manhattan and the Bronx.
One of the largest cemeteries in New York City has completed a major project to deal with storm water runoff.
A Queens mail carrier who was robbed at gunpoint is speaking out about the harrowing encounter. It happened Monday on her regular route in Maspeth.
Visitors can see Harlem literary icon James Baldwin in his high school yearbook, hear his passionate pleas for racial equality, and more at a new exhibit in celebration of his 100th birthday.
A man from the Bronx is speaking out after he said he was violently beaten up by New York City police officers last Sunday at the Dominican Day Parade.
Tens of thousands of people flooded Manhattan streets on June 2, 2024 for the 60th annual Israel Day on Fifth Parade.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
The 50th Annual Village Halloween Parade drew massive crowds, celebrating the theme "Upside/Down:Inside/OUT."
As much of the northeast experiences heavy rains, parts of New York City are beginning to flood.
Thousands of people flooded Union Square on Friday for a PlayStation giveaway promoted by livestreamer Kai Cenat.
Officials in Hoboken, New Jersey say a contractor mistakenly paved over storm drains ahead of Tuesday's heavy rain, contributing to flood conditions. CBS New York's Derick Waller has the story.
Six people are recovering this morning after being shot in the Fordham Heights section of the Bronx. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook has the latest from the scene.
CBS New York's John Elliott has the latest weather forecast.
CBS New York's Vanessa Murdock has your weather forecast for August 7 at 11 p.m.
In 1974, high wire artist Philippe Petit bridged the gap between the Twin Towers, and Wednesday, he marked the milestone by returning to the wire in front of a crowd. CBS New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports.