N.Y., N.J. bridges on NTSB list for risk assessment
A new report from the NTSB is raising questions about the safety of dozens of bridges across the country, including several in New York.
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A new report from the NTSB is raising questions about the safety of dozens of bridges across the country, including several in New York.
Thursday marks exactly 60 years since the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge opened to much fanfare.
Thursday marks exactly 60 years since the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge opened to much fanfare, connecting the borough of Staten Island to southern Brooklyn and permanently changing the fabric of New York City. CBS News New York's Hannah Kliger reports.
The Coast Guard says one such vessel suffered a malfunction on Friday night near the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge.
The Coast Guard says one such vessel suffered a malfunction on Friday night near the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge. CBS New York's Mahsa Saeidi reports.
The vessel later regained propulsion and was assisted by three towing vessels.
A report came in from a large ship at around 8:30 p.m. The vessel later regained propulsion and was assisted by three towing vessels. CBS New York's Jessica Moore reports.
The MTA is asking New York Road Runners to pay that lofty sum each year to close the bridge to cars for the race. CBS New York's Dick Brennan reports.
Local researchers are studying what a similar impact would mean for area bridges and shared their findings with CBS New York.
Local researchers are studying what a similar impact would mean for area bridges and shared their findings with CBS New York investigative reporter Tim McNicholas.
The MTA is asking New York Road Runners to pay $750,000 each year to close the bridge to cars for the race. CBS New York's John Dias reports.
The MTA's latest crackdown resulted in seizing dozens of cars registered to persistent toll violators.
The whale caught Ralphie Pepe by surprise while he was fishing.
A multi-vehicle accident clogged Brooklyn-bound lanes on the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge late Monday afternoon.
A plan to make an iconic bridge letter perfect has proven to be cost-prohibitive.
Ten peregrine falcon chicks were recently hatched and were banded on top of the Verrazano-Narrows, Marine Parkway-Gil Hodges Memorial, and Throgs Neck bridges.
Some of the city's newest residents have rooms with spectacular views.
It's 15 years away at least, if the agency even goes through with it. The cost is estimated at $300 to $400 million.
As temperatures jumped to 40 degrees on Wednesday, melting and falling ice put pedestrians and drivers at risk.
Thomas Choi, 62, is the first officer to die in the line of duty in the 81-year history of MTA Bridges and Tunnels, also known as the Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority.
The unveiling was held at John J. Carty Park in Fort Hamilton, Brooklyn.
Staten Island's politicians are boycotting the anniversary ceremony Friday because of a proposed toll hike announced earlier this week.
Gay Talese, who covered the building of the bridge for The New York Times, said he made it a point to tell the stories of the "virtually anonymous figures" who constructed Verrazano, which opened 50 years ago Friday
Meredith Sladek, with a group called The Harbor Ring, said a Verrazano bike path is the missing link in the group's vision for a 50-mile loop around New York Harbor that encourages fitness and tourism.
A grieving family in Queens wants answers after a young woman died two weeks after giving birth to twins. They believe it was due to complications with her C-section, but say the hospital is not giving them any answers.
A 9-year-old girl from Long Island suffered severe face and head injuries after getting attacked by her next-door neighbor's pit bull, her family says.
Sean "Diddy" Combs was back in court Monday for arraignment on two additional charges. He pleaded not guilty.
A Long Island woman accused of forging vaccination records of students did not appear in court for her arraignment.
Divers recovered what appears to be the rotor of the helicopter that crashed into the Hudson River, a key piece for investigators.
A grieving family in Queens wants answers after a young woman died two weeks after giving birth to twins. They believe it was due to complications with her C-section, but say the hospital is not giving them any answers.
A 9-year-old girl from Long Island suffered severe face and head injuries after getting attacked by her next-door neighbor's pit bull, her family says.
Sean "Diddy" Combs was back in court Monday for arraignment on two additional charges. He pleaded not guilty.
A Long Island woman accused of forging vaccination records of students did not appear in court for her arraignment.
Divers recovered what appears to be the rotor of the helicopter that crashed into the Hudson River, a key piece for investigators.
The UConn women's basketball team celebrated its NCAA championship with a victory parade Sunday in downtown Hartford.
A mini nor'easter centered off the Jersey Shore is bringing a mix of snow and rain to the Tri-State Area this weekend, making it feel more like winter than mid-April.
NYC and the suburbs are dealing with rainy weather to wrap up the week, and the Catskills may even see more snow.
April has felt more like winter as we face cold, rainy weather around New York, and now we even have snow in the forecast.
April weather is off to a wet and windy start, and there's a freeze warning tonight for NYC and parts of Long Island.
Divers recovered what appears to be the rotor of the helicopter that crashed into the Hudson River, a key piece for investigators.
More than a dozen complaints have been filed with the attorneys general in New Jersey and Pennsylvania from people who say a wedding photographer has not given them what they paid thousands for.
An investigation is underway after a mother and daughter were shot and killed in Trenton, New Jersey, Saturday morning.
Runners are lacing up for the 2025 Jersey City Marathon and Half Marathon, which means there are road closures in the city.
A mini nor'easter centered off the Jersey Shore is bringing a mix of snow and rain to the Tri-State Area this weekend, making it feel more like winter than mid-April.
A 9-year-old girl from Long Island suffered severe face and head injuries after getting attacked by her next-door neighbor's pit bull, her family says.
A Long Island woman accused of forging vaccination records of students did not appear in court for her arraignment.
A mini nor'easter centered off the Jersey Shore is bringing a mix of snow and rain to the Tri-State Area this weekend, making it feel more like winter than mid-April.
Some of the cats rescued after last week's Happy Cat Sanctuary fire on Long Island are now up for adoption.
President Trump's decision to put some tariffs on pause may have sent the stock markets soaring, but area lawmakers say it's only a temporary reprieve.
Rumeysa Ozturk, a 30-year-old doctoral student at Tufts University, was detained on March 25 after her visa was revoked.
As the Trump administration presses on with its plan for global tariffs, Sen. Chuck Schumer warns New York could get more financial blowback than other states.
New York Helicopter Tours, the company involved in the deadly crash on the Hudson River last week, is shutting down its operations, the FAA said Sunday night.
Cody Balmer was charged with attempted murder, terrorism and other counts after officials said he intentionally set a fire at the Pennsylvania Governor's Residence.
NYC Mayor Eric Adams is heading to the Dominican Republic to pay respects to the victims of the deadly nightclub roof collapse.
A grieving family in Queens wants answers after a young woman died two weeks after giving birth to twins. They believe it was due to complications with her C-section, but say the hospital is not giving them any answers.
A Long Island woman accused of forging vaccination records of students did not appear in court for her arraignment.
Is fluoride actually good or bad for you? Dr. Mallika Marshall answers common questions about fluoride.
Travelers who stopped at a New Jersey Turnpike service area in Middlesex County earlier this month may have been exposed to measles, state health officials say.
Over 80% of New York City public schools built with the known carcinogen asbestos did not undergo mandatory inspections in 2023-2024, according to a new audit released by the city comptroller's office.
Sean "Diddy" Combs was back in court Monday for arraignment on two additional charges. He pleaded not guilty.
Leslie Odom, Jr. will return to Broadway to reprise the role of Aaron Burr in "Hamilton," which he originated in the smash hit musical.
Lawyers for Sean "Diddy" Combs want a judge to let prospective jurors at his upcoming sex trafficking trial be questioned about sex, drugs and violence.
"Grey's Anatomy" and "Euphoria" star Eric Dane said he is still able to work and will return to the HBO drama.
When F. Scott Fitzgerald wrote "The Great Gatsby" at the height of the roaring '20s, he couldn't possibly realize that the book would emerge as one of the very top contenders for "the great American novel."
Rory McIlroy won a sudden-death playoff to finally win the Masters and take his place in golf history as the sixth player to claim the career Grand Slam.
Kodai Senga became the first Mets pitcher to threw seven innings this year, and New York beat the Athletics 8-0 for its fourth straight series win.
Jung Hoo Lee homered in consecutive at-bats off Carlos Rodón, and the visiting Giants rallied from a three-run deficit to beat the Yankees 5-4 Sunday.
Landry Shamet scored a season-high 29 points and the Knicks beat the Nets 113-105 on Sunday.
Bo Horvat scored late in the second period and Ilya Sorokin made 25 saves and the Islanders topped the Devils 1-0 on Sunday.
Students in Queens witnessed the future of firefighting Thursday when the FDNY Robotics Unit rolled in with a high-tech demonstration.
Jewish communities around the world are preparing for the holiday of Passover. Here's how local organizations are working to bring holiday spirit to NYC worshippers.
A visually impaired man in the Bronx is riding out of his comfort zone as he trains to participate in the TD Five Boro Bike Tour.
Queens neighbors couldn't figure out why their street was so neglected. CBS News New York went searching for answers and found out in the eyes of the city, the street doesn't exist.
A Gold Star widow in Brooklyn has made it her life's mission to turn her husband's legacy into a lifeline for others walking the same road of grief.
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."
The girl from Long Island suffered severe face and head injuries after her next-door neighbor's pit bull attacked. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
The woman's grieving family believes she died of complications with her C-section, but the hospital is not giving them any answers. CBS News New York's Jennifer Bisram reports.
Bartunek Hardware has been offering tools and advice to Astoria for generations. CBS News New York's Elle McLogan reports.
The cuts are coming at a time when demand for food banks is skyrocketing. CBS News New York's Nick Caloway reports.
The company that owned the helicopter that crashed into the Hudson River has shut down operations. CBS News New York's Mahsa Saeidi reports.
