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.
A Long Island woman accused of attempting to kidnap a toddler in Long Beach earlier this month was back in court on Wednesday.
A Long Island-based survey has found more than 1 in 4 registered voters does not think the Holocaust should be required teaching in schools.
Parking at MetLife Stadium will not be allowed during the FIFA World Cup games there this summer.
A new initiative from New York state is putting about $70 million up for grabs to community organizations that are more vulnerable to hate crimes and attacks.
Fifty years after NYC passed a landmark law requiring window guards, residents say some landlords still aren't getting the message.
A Long Island woman accused of attempting to kidnap a toddler in Long Beach earlier this month was back in court on Wednesday.
A Long Island-based survey has found more than 1 in 4 registered voters does not think the Holocaust should be required teaching in schools.
Parking at MetLife Stadium will not be allowed during the FIFA World Cup games there this summer.
A new initiative from New York state is putting about $70 million up for grabs to community organizations that are more vulnerable to hate crimes and attacks.
Fifty years after NYC passed a landmark law requiring window guards, residents say some landlords still aren't getting the message.
New York City's balmy weather proved to be record-breaking for the date of April 15.
Parts of the New York area could see record high temperatures during a summerlike stretch of weather this week.
A major warmup, featuring summer-like temperatures in the 80s, will take over the Eastern Seaboard beginning Monday.
New York City and the Tri-State Area are finally turning the corner to warmer weather this week.
When UConn plays Michigan for the NCAA Men's Basketball championship tonight in Indianapolis, there are a few places in New York City where fans can root on their schools.
Parking at MetLife Stadium will not be allowed during the FIFA World Cup games there this summer.
CBS News New York is investigating the cashless tolling system in New York and New Jersey. Unpaid tolls can spiral into crushing debt — but that's just one of many issues drivers face.
New York City's balmy weather proved to be record-breaking for the date of April 15.
Ashly Robinson, an influencer who went by Ashlee Jenae online, died on a trip with her fiancé in Zanzibar. Now, her family is searching for answers.
A report in "The Athletic" says NJ Transit is considering charging more than $100 for round-trip tickets from New York Penn Station to MetLife Stadium for World Cup games.
A Long Island woman accused of attempting to kidnap a toddler in Long Beach earlier this month was back in court on Wednesday.
A Long Island-based survey has found more than 1 in 4 registered voters does not think the Holocaust should be required teaching in schools.
CBS News New York is investigating the cashless tolling system in New York and New Jersey. Unpaid tolls can spiral into crushing debt — but that's just one of many issues drivers face.
New York City's balmy weather proved to be record-breaking for the date of April 15.
Three lawsuits have been filed in New York and New Jersey after recalled barbeque grill brushes allegedly caused injuries.
A new initiative from New York state is putting about $70 million up for grabs to community organizations that are more vulnerable to hate crimes and attacks.
The man at the center of an arrest video that has drawn the ire of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and other elected officials spoke out on Wednesday afternoon.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani proposed a pied-à-terre tax on second homes in New York City that are worth more than $5 million.
President Trump has sparked a religious uproar with his attacks on Pope Leo XIV. On Tuesday, New York Archbishop Ronald Hicks chimed in.
New York City and the Tri-State Area are gearing up for a big summer. Major events include the 2026 FIFA World Cup and America's 250th birthday celebration. In New York City, police say they're prepared to keep everyone safe.
Advocates fear New York state could be taking a step back when it comes to biomarker testing access for those with Medicaid.
What started as a sinus infection left a Long Island teenager fighting for his life, requiring emergency brain surgery.
Older adults in New Jersey recorded the highest number of suspected overdose deaths in 2025, according to the New Jersey Department of Health.
The first case of mpox clade I has been detected in New York City, health officials said Friday. Of the two types of mpox, clade I is known to cause more severe disease and death.
Heights University Hospital, formerly known as Christ Hospital, shuttered its emergency room Saturday night.
The Rock And Roll Hall of Fame unveiled its list of inductees for 2026, and it includes the Wu-Tang Clan, the legendary, local hip-hop collective.
Jury selection for Harvey Weinstein's rape retrial in a Manhattan courtroom began Tuesday. He is being accused of raping actress Jessica Mann in 2013.
Afrika Bambaataa, a rapper and producer, was best known for breakthrough tracks like 1982's "Planet Rock" and for founding the Universal Zulu Nation art collective.
A federal judge in New York has tossed out actor Blake Lively's sexual harassment claims against actor Justin Baldoni over their roles in the movie "It Ends With Us," but left intact a claim for retaliation.
Atlanta rapper Gucci Mane was lured to a Dallas studio for a meeting, then allegedly kidnapped and robbed by a group including rappers Pooh Shiesty and Big30.
Parking at MetLife Stadium will not be allowed during the FIFA World Cup games there this summer.
World Series MVP Yoshinobu Yamamoto and rookie Nolan McLean dueled through seven innings before the Los Angeles Dodgers edged the New York Mets 2-1.
The Los Angeles Angels beat the New York Yankees 7-1 on Tuesday night.
The Boston Bruins clinched the top wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference with a 4-0 win over the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday night.
The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the New York Islanders 2-1 on Tuesday night.
Brooklyn officials announced a first-of-its-kind initiative to build sensory rooms in every District 75 elementary school.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's administration unveiled a dramatic traffic redesign at Brooklyn's Grand Army Plaza.
New York City business owners are pushing on the State Legislature to pass Gov. Kathy Hochul's reforms that would roll back some of the climate legislation passed by New York state in 2019.
Ismael Ox lost his right hand as a child in a grenade attack, survived homelessness in the U.S., and became a citizen, all while training to represent Team USA in para Taekwondo.
These kids from Brooklyn are playing tennis in their school hallways, cafeterias and auditoriums, to make the most of limited space and resources.
People dressed in elaborate headgear and paraded up Fifth Avenue for New York City's Easter Sunday tradition.
The Halloween tradition strolled through Manhattan's East Village on Sunday, with furry friends dressed in colorful costumes.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
The annual Easter Parade and Easter Bonnet Festival was held in Manhattan on April 20, 2025.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The child was with her great-grandfather on a walk on April 6 in Long Beach when the alleged attack happened. CBS News New York's Jenna DeAngelis spoke with the family.
The Long Island-based poll found more than 1 in 4 registered voters does not think the Holocaust should be required teaching in schools. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
The Department of Justice and 39 states first brought the charges back in 2024. CBS News New York's Doug Williams reports.
CBS News New York's John Elliott has your First Alert Forecast for April 15 at 6 p.m.
They only bloom for just a few weeks each year, but cherry blossoms may be more fragile than you think. CBS News New York's John Dias spoke with the local volunteers keeping the beautiful trees protected.
