
City Hopes New Bike Lane Near 59th Street Bridge Will Make Dangerous Area Safer For Cyclists
A new bike lane that snakes across the busy entrance to the 59th Street Bridge on Second Avenue is a safety concern for some people.
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A new bike lane that snakes across the busy entrance to the 59th Street Bridge on Second Avenue is a safety concern for some people.
It's called a dangerous intersection on Manhattan's East Side, and people who live and work near the 59th Street Bridge exit in question say nothing is being done to protect them.
City Councilman Peter Vallone Jr. (D-22nd) has introduced legislation to remove late Mayor Ed Koch's name from the Queensboro Bridge.
Part of the Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge remained closed Saturday, a day after a truck caught fire.
The way major parts of New York City are lit is in the midst of a big change, WCBS 880's Rich Lamb reported.
On the Manhattan side of the Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge, there is a giant bronze lamppost. There used to be two, but one of them mysteriously disappeared decades ago.
Drivers who have to cross the East River were relieved that the bumper to bumper traffic has cleared in time for the morning rush, but some were angry over the weekend disruptions.
The upper level of the bridge was closed well before dawn and stayed closed for the better part of the night Saturday.
The boost in security was obvious to many commuters around New York City's bridges, tunnels and mass transit hubs Friday.
There was a demand Monday for a redesign of a dangerous hair-pin curve ramp off the Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge, the scene of deadly traffic trouble, including three accidents in two months.
"Just as he pulled our city back from the edge of collapse, you should know that Mayor Koch literally saved the Queensboro Bridge from near collapse and then began the process of reinvesting in then-crumbling bridges across the city," Bloomberg said.
Residents and local lawmakers demanded changes at a deadly off-ramp in Queens after two separate accidents in the past two weeks left two people dead.
City Council Speaker Christine Quinn said in a statement that "Ed Koch was the bridge that brought New York City back from the brink of bankruptcy."
City Councilman Peter Vallone, Jr. says Mayor Bloomberg's pitch to honor Ed Koch came out of the blue and the Queensboro Bridge is part of the heritage and culture of Queens.
New York City's former mayor is thrilled with the proposal to rename the 59th Street Bridge for him.
The fire started around 7 p.m. Sunday inside a 10th floor apartment in the Soundview neighborhood.
The 34-year-old Marvel star is accused of hitting his then-girlfriend during an argument last spring.
Spiking temperatures in the Arctic are rapidly melting glaciers. Scientists are now worried about underground methane, a potent greenhouse gas, leaking up to the surface.
If you're hoping to be healthier and happier in the new year, consider giving yourself a microbreak.
We'll see a mix of sun and clouds this afternoon, but it will be mainly dry. Highs are in the low 50s again.
The fire started around 7 p.m. Sunday inside a 10th floor apartment in the Soundview neighborhood.
The 34-year-old Marvel star is accused of hitting his then-girlfriend during an argument last spring.
We'll see a mix of sun and clouds this afternoon, but it will be mainly dry. Highs are in the low 50s again.
She says the information was uncovered through a Freedom of Information law request related to a city contract with a migrant shelter.
We were taken around the raw space inside and out, for one of the first tours of what is predicted to be a global destination.
We'll see a mix of sun and clouds this afternoon, but it will be mainly dry. Highs are in the low 50s again.
Overall, it's just a raw and rainy day. You'll definitely want an umbrella.
Rain will continue on and off throughout the day on Sunday.
Still a little cold this morning, then some rain showers with highs around 50.
It's shaping up to be a milder day, with highs in the upper 40s to near 50.
We'll see a mix of sun and clouds this afternoon, but it will be mainly dry. Highs are in the low 50s again.
Sunny-day flooding is happening more often in New Jersey's coastal communities as sea levels rise.
Overall, it's just a raw and rainy day. You'll definitely want an umbrella.
Rain will continue on and off throughout the day on Sunday.
A neighbor called the woman, believed to be in her 80s, and her son fixtures of the neighborhood.
Overall, it's just a raw and rainy day. You'll definitely want an umbrella.
Frank Agoglia was born in Brooklyn and served in the Army in World War II before joining the NYPD in 1947.
Party leaders said they will announce their candidates in the special election to fill Santos' seat next week.
"Me resigning is me folding, is me giving in to the desire of a select few," Santos told CBS New York.
Approximately 60,000 children in Long Island schools don't get enough to eat.
She says the information was uncovered through a Freedom of Information law request related to a city contract with a migrant shelter.
The organization says workers are seeking gun licenses as well as undergoing weapons training and de-escalation techniques.
Israel dismissed warnings leading up to the terrorist attack, Rep. Mike Turner, the chair of the House Intelligence Committee, said.
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If you're hoping to be healthier and happier in the new year, consider giving yourself a microbreak.
Friday marked the 35th annual World AIDS Day, when people gather to remember those who have died of and been impacted by HIV/AIDS.
This is all part of the governor's $1 billion plan to transform that state's mental health care system.
Recalled Burn Boot Camp snacks were sold at locations run by gym franchises throughout the U.S.
There's evidence being lonely can literately shorten your life, and these feeling can be experienced at any age.
The 34-year-old Marvel star is accused of hitting his then-girlfriend during an argument last spring.
We were taken around the raw space inside and out, for one of the first tours of what is predicted to be a global destination.
The band members are hanging up their platform boots.
Singer-songwriter Shane MacGowan, the longtime front-man of The Pogues, died at the age of 65 surrounded by loved ones in Ireland, his family said.
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The Blueshirts' 6-5 victory gave them six wins in their last seven and was the 3,000th in franchise history.
Quarterback Tim Boyle was benched in the second half of the ugly 13-8 defeat on Sunday.
It was the Magic's first loss since Nov. 14, when the Nets beat them in their previous trip to Barclays Center.
Sorokin finished with at least 40 saves for the fourth time this season.
The Rangers trailed 2-0 and 3-1 before scoring three straight to get their league-best 17th win.
A crew arrived with a new boiler Friday after a group of Harlem neighbors spent a month without hot water or heat.
The school and some facilities will be open by 2026, the rest of the campus by 2028.
CBS New York spoke with an Israeli woman visiting New York City to tell her family's story of captivity in Gaza.
Approximately 60,000 children in Long Island schools don't get enough to eat.
One resident reported the problem in April to the train operator, New York & Atlantic Railway, but hasn't seen action.
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.
A crane went up in flames high above Manhattan, then partially collapsed onto the street below.
The Grammy Award winning singer who graced the stage for generations died at the age of 96.
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Chopper 2 was overhead as firefighters battled both blazes hours apart.
Last Friday, we spent the morning with students and staff as they showed off their culinary and hydroponics programs, along with a special Sweet 16 celebration.
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