Memorial Day weekend travel tips
AAA expects a record number of drivers for Memorial Day weekend and airlines anticipate a potential record number of flyers as 43.8 million people are projected to travel 50 miles or more for the holiday.
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AAA expects a record number of drivers for Memorial Day weekend and airlines anticipate a potential record number of flyers as 43.8 million people are projected to travel 50 miles or more for the holiday.
The law already requires drivers to get out of the way of emergency vehicles by changing lanes or slowing down.
The time change often leads to less sleep, and a new study shows driving drowsy can have even more fatal consequences than previously thought.
AAA explains how much the poor road conditions is costing drivers and how to protect your car from potholes.
If you're getting ready to head to the airport or hit the road this holiday weekend, you won't be alone. CBS New York's Christina Fan reports.
Gas prices are, on average, about the same as last year, and down about 15 cents from a month ago.
The holiday travel rush is continuing, with 115 million Americans expected to hit the roads and take to the skies through Jan. 1.
Local airports were filled with passengers again Friday, which the TSA expected to be one of the busiest days of the holiday travel season.
Lines formed early Friday morning but CBS New York's Nick Caloway reports they are nearly nonexistent now.
Local airports will be filled with passengers again Friday, which the TSA expects will be one of the busiest days of the holiday travel season. CBS New York's John Dias is live at Newark Liberty International Airport's Terminal B.
Airports are bracing for an influx of almost 3 million passengers daily through the holiday period, marking a significant 16% increase from last year.
AAA is predicting that over 115 million Americans will travel between Dec. 23 and Jan. 1, but the busiest days are shifting this year because of a change in work culture caused by the pandemic. CBS News correspondent Elise Preston explains.
AAA is encouraging families to check in with their loved ones before they get behind the wheel.
CBS New York's Jenna DeAngelis spoke to travelers on Sunday night at LaGuardia Airport.
CBS New York's Jenna DeAngelis has the latest on the holiday exodus at LaGuardia Airport.
AAA says nearly 49 million Americans will be hitting the roads, which is up slightly from last year.
AAA predicts the vast majority of travelers will hit the road, warning Wednesday will be the busiest day with driving time up 88%.
Monday was probably the calmest Newark Airport is going to be for at least the next week, but the holiday travel rush is lurking. CBS New York's Ali Bauman reports.
Tuesday and Wednesday are expected to be the worst times to travel, and the forecasted storm could make the busiest holiday travel week even worse.
AAA and TSA expect Tuesday and Wednesday to be the busiest travel days, with more than 55 million Americans on the move. CBS New York's John Dias reports from Newark Airport.
No matter how you get to your holiday destinations, AAA says you should leave early and be ready for delays.
No matter how you're getting to your holiday destinations, AAA says you should leave early and be ready for delays. CBS New York's Christina Fan reports.
AAA predicts travel will be up 2.3% this year, and more than 49 million Americans will drive to their destinations.
AAA predicts travel will be up 2.3% this year, and more than 49 million Americans will drive to their destinations.
AAA warns the spooky holiday is deadliest day of the year for pedestrians 17 and younger.
A Doberman pinscher named Penny won best in show at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show.
Hundreds of people came together in Rockland County on Tuesday night to voice their opinions over a possible change to how county employees interact with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
The sheriff says the note was sent to a local Arizona news station, which agreed not to report on it, following the disappearance of "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie's mother, Nancy Guthrie.
Bo Horvat scored his second goal of the game 52 seconds into overtime and the Islanders beat the Penguins 5-4 on Tuesday night.
Mathieu Olivier scored twice in the third period, and Elvis Merzlikins made 23 saves for his first shutout of the season as the Blue Jackets beat the Devils 3-0 on Tuesday night.
Hundreds of people came together in Rockland County on Tuesday night to voice their opinions over a possible change to how county employees interact with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
The NYPD on Tuesday released video of the recent police shooting of a man wielding a knife. Mayor Zohran Mamdani said it makes the case to change the way the city responds to mental health calls.
The Archdiocese of New York is preparing for a new archbishop for the first time in almost 17 years.
The Trump administration was set to end temporary protected status for immigrants from Haiti on Tuesday, but a federal judge blocked the move.
A flooded manhole has turned a loading dock into an ice rink in Queens.
Bundle up — New York City and the Tri-State Area's stretch of dangerously cold weather continues, and it's sticking around longer than anyone would like.
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Forecasters are watching for a chance of snow this weekend in New York and New Jersey as harsh winter weather conditions continue.
The First Alert Weather Team is tracking a storm that could bring snow to the New York and New Jersey area. Frigid temperatures will last throughout the week.
Although the snowstorm has passed, the cold weather will linger with temperatures below freezing each day.
New Jersey has a few programs that can help residents set up payment plans as they deal with skyrocketing utilities bills.
Dozens of residents of a New Jersey nursing home had to be evacuated Tuesday due to a serious water issue.
The Gateway Development Commission is suing the federal government for withholding funding for the critical tunnel project linking New York and New Jersey. Construction will be halted if funding doesn't resume, officials said.
Tensions are running high after reports of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents arresting several people in Hoboken and Jersey City earlier Sunday.
New York Giants co-owner Steve Tisch said he had a brief association with Jeffrey Epstein but denied taking him up on any of his invitations and said he never went to Epstein's island.
More than 300 kilos of cocaine were seized in Nassau County in one of the largest drug busts ever on Long Island, officials said Tuesday.
Nassau County Police Officer Patricia Espinosa was killed Saturday in a car crash on Long Island.
The offshore wind project aimed at powering 600,000 New York homes can resume construction off Long Island, a federal judge ruled.
Authorities say online threats like sextortion are exploding, with predators increasingly pushing violence.
An off-duty Nassau County police officer was killed in a car crash with an alleged drunk driver Saturday morning, police say.
Hundreds of people came together in Rockland County on Tuesday night to voice their opinions over a possible change to how county employees interact with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
The NYPD on Tuesday released video of the recent police shooting of a man wielding a knife. Mayor Zohran Mamdani said it makes the case to change the way the city responds to mental health calls.
New Jersey has a few programs that can help residents set up payment plans as they deal with skyrocketing utilities bills.
The Trump administration was set to end temporary protected status for immigrants from Haiti on Tuesday, but a federal judge blocked the move.
Hillary Clinton will appear for a deposition on Feb. 26, while former President Bill Clinton will appear on Feb. 27, according to the House Oversight Committee.
In New Jersey, nearly half a million people lost enhanced Affordable Care Act tax credits this year, but the impact goes far beyond those who got the credits.
Starting July 1, as many as 450,000 New Yorkers will lose EP coverage and be forced into marketplace health care plans.
Striking New York City nurses returned to the bargaining table Thursday, the New York State Nurses Association said.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders joined striking New York City nurses on the picket line Tuesday.
New York City's largest nurses strike is now in Week 2 and it appears negotiations toward a deal remain at a standstill.
The sheriff says the note was sent to a local Arizona news station, which agreed not to report on it, following the disappearance of "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie's mother, Nancy Guthrie.
Chuck Negron, a founding member of Three Dog Night whose lead vocals powered a string of hits for one of the top rock acts of the late 1960s and early '70s has died. He was 83.
Popular singer-songwriter Noah Kahan will be bringing his tour to New York City this summer. "The Great Divide" tour will stop at Citi Field on July 18.
Bad Bunny used his Grammy acceptance speech on Sunday to denounce U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and call for the end of the ongoing immigration crackdown.
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Bo Horvat scored his second goal of the game 52 seconds into overtime and the Islanders beat the Penguins 5-4 on Tuesday night.
Mathieu Olivier scored twice in the third period, and Elvis Merzlikins made 23 saves for his first shutout of the season as the Blue Jackets beat the Devils 3-0 on Tuesday night.
LeBron James scored 25 points, Luka Doncic had 24 and the Lakers rolled to a 125-109 victory over the Nets on Tuesday night in Austin Reaves' first game since Christmas.
Karl-Anthony Towns had 19 points and 15 rebounds, and the Knicks rolled to their seventh straight victory, 132-101 over the Wizards on Tuesday night.
The NFL released a statement Monday on New York Giants co-owner Steve Tisch, whose name showed up more than 400 times in files released by the U.S. Justice Department regarding Jeffrey Epstein.
A flooded manhole has turned a loading dock into an ice rink in Queens.
Jamaica Colosseum Mall is set to close for good on Jan. 31.
A volunteer effort launched during the winter storm paired younger residents with elderly homeowners, offering snow removal assistance while creating new community ties across generations.
A home-visit initiative in Brooklyn connects aging Holocaust survivors with social workers as war abroad and antisemitism at home reopen old wounds.
A critical seasonal blood shortage is prompting renewed calls for New Yorkers to donate.
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.
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Dogs got decked out for the annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade in New York City's East Village on Saturday.
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President Trump is doubling down on his call for nationalized elections, eight months before the midterms.
Mayor Mamdani's old seat was up for grabs in the 36th District as well as the 74th Assembly District and the 47th Senate District.
A Doberman pinscher named Penny won best in show Tuesday night at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show.
Electricity was restored to hundreds of Park Slope residents. Some had been without lights and heat since Saturday.
