Gov. Christie: 'I Just Never Thought I Would See What I Saw Today'
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie said he never thought he would see such destruction, after he took a helicopter tour of the wreckage wrought by Superstorm Sandy on the Jersey Shore.
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New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie said he never thought he would see such destruction, after he took a helicopter tour of the wreckage wrought by Superstorm Sandy on the Jersey Shore.
New Jersey officials said the Hudson River ferry service will resume at 7 a.m. Wednesday. NJ TRANSIT is also planning to resume bus service in Camden.
The New York City subway system "has never faced a disaster as devastating" as the damage that was caused by Superstorm Sandy, Metropolitan Transportation Authority chairman Joseph Lhota said Tuesday.
All subways, Metro-North and Long Island Rail Road service was suspended Sunday and it will remain that way until further notice. Bus service was also suspended.
While the exact track of the Category One storm is still unclear, "it's going to make landfall in New Jersey, that's clear," Christie told reporters Sunday afternoon.
Call it rail rage. Commuters were hot under the collar Monday over changes to NJ Transit's train schedule. But there may be a light at the end of the tunnel.
A Midtown Direct train was headed into New York when it broke down around 8:30 a.m., officials said.
Northeast Corridor and North Jersey Coast Line trains were delayed up to 30 minutes and Midtown Direct trains were diverted to Hoboken for about an hour Tuesday.
The revenue-boosting measure was part of Gov. Chris Christie's economic reform plan and is expected to bring the state an additional $1.6 million annually, according to the agency.
New Jersey Transit plans to add plastic safety shields to protect drivers from violence on its fleet of 2,170 buses.
The free rides would still remain in the contracts for 9,000 unionized workers, but ending the perk for non-union workers could help save the state money, officials said.
As of 10:50 p.m., all North Jersey Coast Line and Northeast Corridor trains leaving New York-Penn Station were subject to 60-90 minute delays because of Amtrak signal issues, NJ TRANSIT spokesman John Durso told WCBS 880.
Kara Alongi was found walking along the side of the Turnpike near Exit 1. She was taken to a hospital for an evaluation and reunited with her family, who have since taken her home, Clark Police Chief Alan Scherb said.
A missing New Jersey teenager who posted a disturbing message online that prompted thousands of calls to 911 over the weekend was seen on surveillance video buying a train ticket in Rahway.
A new rail safety system has been put in place at a NJ TRANSIT station in Garfield that officials hope will prevent future injuries or death to people crossing the tracks.
Two brothers, ages seven and nine years, were almost thrown in front of a train right in front of their mother, who also called authorities.
With the fall back-to-school and back-to-work season in full swing, we wanted to show you some transit apps that are worth knowing about.
The two boys, ages 7 and 9, were sitting on a bench at the NJ TRANSIT Main Street Station with their mother and grandmother, waiting for the 2:20 p.m. train to Glen Rock when they were attacked, police said.
A review by the Wall Street Journal found that for the first half of this year 12% of NJ TRANSIT buses at the terminal are departing late. Spokesman John Durso said the agency is looking for solutions.
New Jersey liquor officials have busted a ring which had been supplying illegal drinks to stores. The state Alcoholic Beverage Control was first made aware of Extracto De Malta in stores when a NJ TRANSIT bus driver tested positive for alcohol during a routine test. Store owners have to get Extracto De Malta off their shelves by Sept. 1 or face citation.
These days you can buy just about anything online and now that includes NJ TRANSIT train tickets.
New York-bound motorists who use the tunnel during the overnight hours will face detours and delays.
Drivers who use the Lincoln Tunnel during the overnight hours will face detours and delays beginning Monday.
The shopping and entertainment center formerly known as Xanadu could see up to 150,000 visitors a day.
About $46 million will go to replace aging NJ TRANSIT buses with newer, more fuel-efficient models that could allow the agency to hold the line on fares.
Airport staffing issues and weather slowed down one of the busiest holiday travel days across the Tri-State Area on Tuesday.
An international shoplifting ring allegedly stole nearly $2 million worth of goods across three states, officials announced Tuesday.
Authors Beatriz Williams and Lauren Willig spoke to Mary Calvi about their latest book written with Karen White.
Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani appeared in court Tuesday to face questions about his payments in the Georgia election defamation case. He claimed he's out of money.
The first of three arches for the Portal North Bridge arrived at the construction site in Kearny Tuesday.
Airport staffing issues and weather slowed down one of the busiest holiday travel days across the Tri-State Area on Tuesday.
An international shoplifting ring allegedly stole nearly $2 million worth of goods across three states, officials announced Tuesday.
Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani appeared in court Tuesday to face questions about his payments in the Georgia election defamation case. He claimed he's out of money.
The first of three arches for the Portal North Bridge arrived at the construction site in Kearny Tuesday.
It's the busiest day of the year at the Hunts Point Produce Market, where trucks are loaded up with millions of pounds of produce. Some of it will likely end up on your Thanksgiving plate.
A Thanksgiving winter storm is headed for the New York area, but first we had to deal with some rain Tuesday morning.
A Thanksgiving storm is forecast to bring rain, and even snow, for some parts of New York and New Jersey.
Thanksgiving week starts Monday with partly sunny skies and temps in the mid 50s, but things will change from there.
The MTA announced the Federal Highway Administration has given congestion pricing the green light, clearing the way for it to start on Jan. 5, 2025.
After a long period of drought and fire hazards, we're getting an early taste of winter. New York, New Jersey and Connecticut have been desperate for rain.
Airport staffing issues and weather slowed down one of the busiest holiday travel days across the Tri-State Area on Tuesday.
The first of three arches for the Portal North Bridge arrived at the construction site in Kearny Tuesday.
A Thanksgiving winter storm is headed for the New York area, but first we had to deal with some rain Tuesday morning.
New data shows car thefts at Port authority parking lots are spiking by more than 50% this quarter amid the annual holiday travel surge.
A fire in Newark Saturday left more than 80 people - mostly senior citizens - homeless just days before Thanksgiving.
A Babylon boat yard went up in flames after an intoxicated woman drove the wrong way and crashed into boats, police said.
New Jersey Sen. George Helmy said congestion pricing could drive businesses out of New York City and into the Garden State on "The Point with Marcia Kramer."
Thanksgiving week starts Monday with partly sunny skies and temps in the mid 50s, but things will change from there.
The MTA announced the Federal Highway Administration has given congestion pricing the green light, clearing the way for it to start on Jan. 5, 2025.
After a long period of drought and fire hazards, we're getting an early taste of winter. New York, New Jersey and Connecticut have been desperate for rain.
President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden made a rare visit to Staten Island on Monday to honor service members and their families ahead of Thanksgiving.
U.S. Attorney for the Southern District Damian Williams announced plans to resign Monday.
Special counsel Jack Smith asked a federal judge to toss out the charges against President-elect Donald Trump in the case stemming from the 2020 election.
New Jersey Sen. George Helmy said congestion pricing could drive businesses out of New York City and into the Garden State on "The Point with Marcia Kramer."
Democrats say they're concerned or scared Trump will threaten their rights, but fewer than half feel motivated to oppose him.
Whole Foods Market stores in five states sold recalled carrots and celery sticks that could contain E. coli.
Lattes and other espresso-based drinks may not be available at some McDonald's restaurants due to a glitch with coffee machines.
The packaging label omitted a key ingredient, prompting a Food and Drug Administration recall.
The manufacturer of tumblers sold at Wawa stores says it has received four reports of cuts from the product's metal drinking straws.
Decision to cut topping comes as officials work to confirm source of E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders.
New York's iconic Blue Man Group is packing it in after more than 30 years on stage.
Chuck Woolery was inducted into the American TV Game Show Hall of Fame in 2007 and earned a daytime Emmy nomination in 1978.
Lawyers for actor Jonathan Majors and Grace Jabbari agreed to dismiss the case with prejudice, according to a joint filing in Manhattan federal court.
Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, AMC and fans react to the debate over in-theater singing during "Wicked."
A federal judge is deciding whether to release Sean "Diddy" Combs on bail as he awaits trial on sex trafficking and racketeering charges.
Dennis Schroder scored 31 points, and the undermanned Brooklyn Nets rallied to beat Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors on Monday night.
OG Anunoby scored a career-high 40 points, and the Knicks rode a torrid start to a 145-118 rout of the Denver Nuggets.
Nico Hischier recorded his first career hat trick to give the New Jersey Devils a 5-2 win over the Nashville Predators.
Lucas Raymond scored the go-ahead goal in the third period and the Red Wings rallied to beat the Islanders 4-2.
The St. Louis Blues beat the New York Rangers 5-2 in Jim Montgomery's coaching debut.
Tenants in a six-story building in Queens say they were forced to climb stairs amid a six-week-long elevator outage.
The new Davis Center will bring back the wonder of skating and swimming alongside Harlem Meer in Central Park.
Thursday marks exactly 60 years since the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge opened to much fanfare.
Nov. 29 is the last day for New York City restaurants to remove roadway dining sheds, which will now be seasonal under new regulations set by the City Council.
A new state-of-the-art trash system in NYCHA's Polo Grounds Towers in Harlem promises to tackle energy, rodent and recycling issues.
Dogs got decked out for the annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade in New York City's East Village on Saturday.
Cosplayers flooded New York City's Javits Center in October 2024 for the annual New York Comic Con convention.
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."
Tenants had to be rescued as flames burned through an apartment building in Upper Manhattan on Tuesday. Six people, including a firefighter, were hospitalized. As CBS News New York's John Dias reports, many are now left homeless days before Thanksgiving.
Tuesday was a busy holiday travel day, and it started off wet and messy in the Tri-State Area. CBS News New York's Rob Marciano, Zinnia Maldonado, Christine Sloan and Dan Rice report.
Thanksgiving is just about here, and a brand new CBS News poll looks at whether Americans plan to talk post-election politics or avoid it around the dinner table on Thursday. CBS News Director of Elections and Surveys Anthony Salvanto dives into the findings.
A ceasefire deal has been reached between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon. The deal will be implemented immediately but in phases, allowing Israel time to withdraw its forces. CBS News New York's Jessica Moore has more on what the agreement means.
Authors Lauren Willig and Beatriz Williams join CBS New York to talk about their new novel.
