Major problems impact rail service along Northeast Corridor
CBS2's Nick Caloway has more on a chaotic commute due to issues in Edison, New Jersey.
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NJ Transit, Amtrak service limited due to down wires
Downed power lines caused major commuting problems Monday on Amtrak and New Jersey Transit.
Downed wires disrupt morning commute for Amtrak, NJ Transit riders
CBS2's Nick Caloway speaks with people in Rahway, who say they're fed up.
NJ Transit Northeast Corridor suspended
The agency says it's due to an issue with Amtrak's overhead wires in Edison.
Some commuters shed their masks for morning rush
CBS2's Elijah Westbrook catches up with commuters at Penn Station.
Reaction split to end of mask mandate on planes, mass transit
The Transportation Security Administration will no longer enforce face coverings in airports and on planes.
Amtrak service suspended between D.C. & Philadelphia
All Amtrak trains between Washington, D.C., and Philadelphia are suspended for Saturday and Sunday.
Freight derailment forces Amtrak suspensions
A number of trains that were scheduled to leave from or arrive in New York have been rerouted or canceled.
Amtrak engineer acquitted in fatal 2015 train derailment
An Amtrak engineer was found not guilty in a high-speed derailment in Philadelphia that killed eight people and injured more than 200 others.
Amtrak engineer cleared in trial over high-speed crash that killed 8 people
Eight people died and over 200 were injured when the train rounded a curve at more than twice the speed limit and derailed in north Philadelphia.
3 dead after car crashes off Henry Hudson Parkway
Police believe speeding caused a car to plunge off the Henry Hudson Parkway and onto Amtrak train tracks. CBS2's Christina Fan reports.
Car crashes off Henry Hudson Parkway
Two people were killed when a car crashed off the Henry Hudson Parkway overnight.
3 dead after car crashes off Henry Hudson Parkway onto Amtrak tracks below
Police: 39-year-old driver was killed, along with two passengers.
Disabled Amtrak Train With More Than 100 Passengers Stuck On Board Finally Arrives In Manhattan
It was a travel nightmare for dozens of Amtrak passengers on Monday. A power problem left them stranded on their train for hours.
Amtrak Passengers Bound For NYC Stuck On Train For Hours Due To Winter Storm In Virginia
Passengers on board a train from New Orleans to New York City ended up stranded in Lynchburg, Virginia.
Schumer: MTA, Amtrak Reach Agreement To Move Forward With 2 Major Projects
Now work can proceed on the East River Tunnels and the Penn Access project.
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Water Main Break Reported At Penn Station
Video shows water dripping from the ceiling over a passageway.
$117 Billion Improvement Plan Announced For Northeast Corridor
It includes 150 projects along the Northeast Corridor, like the Portal Bridge in New Jersey, replacing aging rails and connecting different areas.
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg Tours Hudson River Tunnels As Gateway Project Gets Back On Track
Sen. Chuck Schumer took Buttigieg on a tour of the dilapidated, storm-damaged tunnels under the Hudson River, where Buttigieg took pictures and heard first hand how bad things are.
Philadelphia Chef Eli Kulp Finds New Mission After Being Paralyzed In Amtrak Crash, Battle With Depression
It's been six years since the Amtrak train crash that killed eight people and injured hundreds in Port Richmond.
Commuters Raise Concerns About Drug Use Among Individuals Experiencing Homelessness At NYC Train Stations
Amtrak Police partner with the Bowery Residents' Committee to connect those individuals with social services and the support they need.
Commuter Alert: Amtrak Work Will Delay LIRR Trains Monday Morning
The MTA says systemwide delays will be about 10 to 15 minutes.
Amtrak Service Canceled Between New York Penn, New Haven Station After Freight Train Derailment
At least one car of the CSX train appeared to go off the tracks near the intersection of Bruckner Boulevard and East 149th Street in Hunts Point.
Service Resumes After Portal Bridge Gets Stuck, Snarling Train Traffic
The Portal Bridge got stuck around 9:50 a.m. Service was restored by noon.
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Man shot, killed on Manhattan subway train, NYPD searching for gunman
Police are asking for the public's help finding the suspect.
Protesters flood Brooklyn for march against gun violence
Flatbush resident Tierra Williams was among those who denounced the acts of cowardice that took the life of loved ones.
NYPD makes arrest in deadly stabbing in Flushing, Queens
Police said the 35-year-old victim, identified as Yat Wong, was stabbed multiple times, and died at the scene.
Military plane carrying 39 tons of baby formula arrives in U.S.
The shipment was the first of several flights carrying infant formula from Europe expected this weekend to relieve the deepening shortage in the U.S.
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NYC Council Speaker Adrienne Adams delivers first State of the City speech
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Brooklyn Half Marathon runner dies, 16 hospitalized
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First Alert Weather: Red Alert for extreme heat, thunderstorm chance
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Protesters flood Brooklyn for march against gun violence
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NYPD makes arrest in deadly stabbing in Flushing, Queens
Police said the 35-year-old victim, identified as Yat Wong, was stabbed multiple times, and died at the scene.
Man shot, killed on Manhattan subway train, NYPD searching for gunman
Police are searching for a gunman after a man was shot and killed on a subway train in Lower Manhattan.
Tony Awards: Powerhouse performers dominate nominees for Best Actress in a Featured Role in a Play
Several of them you will likely recognize from their successes on television.
NYC Council Speaker Adrienne Adams delivers first State of the City speech
Adams, who was elected in January, delivered the speech at York College in Queens.
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Connecticut families can apply for child tax rebate as of June 1
The maximum rebate is $250 for up to three children.
Some Skittles, Starburst and Life Savers gummies recalled
Company Mars Wrigley says there's a chance some of those items may have been contaminated with thin metal strands.
President Biden urges local leaders to invest in public safety
The pandemic relief fund passed by Democrats provides $350 billion directly to cities, counties and states.
Baby formula shortage hitting Tri-State Area families hard
Formula is more than 40 percent out of stock in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and 27 other states.
Experts predict active hurricane season ahead
A typical year generates about 14 named storms. Experts are forecasting anywhere from 17-19 named storms this year.
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Social media "pop-up party" caused Long Branch, N.J. public safety emergency
The crowd was estimated to include "several thousand people" at certain points and multiple fights broke out among the partygoers.
Police: Teen missing in N.J. after swimming in reservoir
Officials say a group of teenagers were swimming in the Great Notch Reservoir in Woodland Park on Saturday.
Long Branch enacts curfew after "large scale event"
Long Branch Police told CBS2 they are under a state of emergency.
Fight at Garden State Mall food court causes panic
Witnesses told CBS2 they saw people running and assumed it could be something much worse.
Caught on camera: Bear snatches bird feeder in N.J. yard
Authorities remind homeowners that bears are attracted by the smell of food.
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3 killed in New Hyde Park crash, driver charged with DWI
Surveillance video shared with CBS2 shows a Lincoln slowly taking a left when a Mercedes plowed into it.
Stifling forecast, but ocean still too cold to swim safely
Saturday could be downright dangerous with a combination of hot temperatures, ocean riptides and no lifeguards.
Marines name Toys for Tots drive after Lazar LaPenna
Lazar died two days after his 10th birthday, suffering an epileptic seizure during a Little League game.
U.S. Marshals Service rounds up fugitives on Long Island
It was an operation that closed 200 cases and executed 116 arrests, of which 69 involved gang members.
Pets rescued in illegal breeding bust on Long Island
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Protesters flood Brooklyn for march against gun violence
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Military plane carrying 39 tons of baby formula arrives in U.S.
The shipment was the first of several flights carrying infant formula from Europe expected this weekend to relieve the deepening shortage in the U.S.
NYC Council Speaker Adrienne Adams delivers first State of the City speech
Adams, who was elected in January, delivered the speech at York College in Queens.
Congressional candidates seek seat in redrawn 10th district
The new maps were approved late Friday.
New York judge approves new congressional maps
The new map still leaves in place the new 12th District in Manhattan, which will result in longtime Reps. Jerry Nadler and Carolyn Maloney running against each other.
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NYC Health Dept.: 1 "presumptive positive" case of monkeypox
The New York City health department sent out an alert to all medical providers about monkeypox Friday after confirming one person tested positive for Orthopoxvirus, which is the family of viruses monkeypox belongs to.
NYC patient being treated for presumptive positive case of monkeypox
New York City's health department says a patient is being treated for a presumptive positive case of monkeypox. The CDC still has to confirm the case with its own testing.
Possible monkeypox case under investigation in NYC
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Baby formula shortage taking physical toll on some mothers
According to health experts, it's not a goal most women are able to achieve.
East Harlem's Support and Connection Center is changing lives
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Tony Awards: Powerhouse performers dominate nominees for Best Actress in a Featured Role in a Play
Several of them you will likely recognize from their successes on television.
Pete Davidson confirms he's leaving "Saturday Night Live"
"It's crazy to think that today I'll be doing my last one," Davidson wrote on Instagram prior to Saturday's season finale.
ESB lit in honor of Notorious B.I.G.'s 50th birthday
The Empire State Building was lit up red and white to mark what would have been his 50th birthday.
Biggest names in hip-hop mark Notorious BIG's 50th birthday
Dozens of music industry heavy hitters stepped out for Biggie Smalls.
CBS2's Maurice DuBois appears on "Desus & Mero" on Showtime
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Red Bulls suffer first road loss, fall to Miami
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NYCFC stays red hot, blanks Chicago Fire
The Boys in Blue stayed red hot Sunday despite not having top scorer Castellanos, find a way to win 1-0.
Yankees' offense disappears during doubleheader sweep by ChiSox
Bombers manage just a single run in two games, suffer just second series loss of the season.
Walker, bullpen get the job done, Mets blank Rockies
Francisco Lindor drove in the eventual game-winning run as New York held on for a 2-0 win on Sunday.
Rangers' stars lead way in Game 3 win over Hurricanes
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'The melting pot starts' at Kalustyan's in Midtown
For hard-to-find flavors from faraway continents, professional chefs and home cooks flock to a specialty food store founded in 1944.
The Best Goodie Bag: A Valley Stream 'cakery' where everyone is family
Multiple generations are working side-by-side to pursue a dream they didn't know they had.
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Family tradition is tightly woven at Mendel Goldberg Fabrics on the Lower East Side
"I walk in here every day, and I feel the legacy of my family," fourth-generation owner Alice Goldberg told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
At Dumbo's record shop Legacy, the collection is personal
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First Alert Weather: Cooling off
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