LIRR head warns riders as East River Tunnel shutdown approaches
The Long Island Rail Road is warning riders to prepare for possible service disruptions next week when Amtrak starts repairing the East River Tunnels.
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The Long Island Rail Road is warning riders to prepare for possible service disruptions next week when Amtrak starts repairing the East River Tunnels.
The Long Island Rail Road warns riders to prepare for possible disruptions next week when Amtrak starts repairing the East River Tunnels. CBS News New York's Natalie Duddridge reports.
Amtrak is days away from a $1.6 billion project to repair the East River Tunnels hundreds of feet below the surface. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
Two Amtrak rail tunnels under the East River are about to undergo a massive rehabilitation project, but as CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports there are concerns about the work's impact on LIRR service.
With a possible NJ Transit strike looming later this week, engineers protested in front of the agency's headquarters on Wednesday in Newark.
Earlier in the day, their union met with NJ Transit to continue negotiations on a new contract to avoid a possible Friday strike. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
NJ Transit trains could stop running at 12:01 a.m. Friday if locomotive engineers go on strike over the salary increase they want.
CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook spoke to commuters worried about Friday's potential work stoppage.
Without an agreement, engineers could walk off the job at 12:01 a.m. on May 16. If that does happen, the state is looking at other solutions. CBS News New York's Christine Sloan reports.
The Amtrak Inspector General said it was "the largest employee conspiracy" the office has ever investigated.
New Jersey commuters faced PATH and NJ Transit delays for the morning commute Thursday into New York City.
LIRR riders were hit with delays and disruptions for the Wednesday morning commute into New York City. CBS News New York's Natalie Duddridge reports from Penn Station.
A war of words has broken out between Amtrak and New York Gov. Kathy Hochul over a repair plan for the East River tunnels that could affect the commute of tens of thousands of people in the New York City area.
A war of words has broken out between Amtrak and New York Gov. Kathy Hochul over a repair plan for the East River tunnels that could affect the commute of tens of thousands of people in the New York City area. CBS News New York political reporter Marcia Kramer has the details.
Amtrak's East River Tunnel project is facing pushback from other transit officials and New York elected leaders.
Amtrak's East River Tunnel project is facing pushback from other transit officials and New York elected leaders. Amtrak says it has to repair damage from Superstorm Sandy, and the only way to do it is by closing multiple tunnels. CBS News New York's transportation reporter Elijah Westbrook explains what this means for commuters.
The transit agency is addressing several other topics on Wednesday, including the Interborough Express, East River tunnel repairs, a potential NJ Transit strike, and more. CBS News New York's Cindy Hsu reports.
It could be a rough few years ahead for Long Island Rail Road riders as Amtrak plans to shut down the East River tunnels to fix damage from Superstorm Sandy.
The MTA sounded the alarm on potential service cuts if Amtrak goes ahead with its plan to shut down one of Penn Station's most vital rail tunnels. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
The Trump administration says it is taking control of the $7 billion plan to renovate New York City's Penn Station and sidelining the MTA.
Florida man Jeffrey O. Kennerk was indicted after allegedly bringing multiple weapons, including an AR-15 style rifle, onto an Amtrak train in New Jersey in January.
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy met with NJ Transit and Amtrak to report on improvements after a summer of disruptions.
Gov. Phil Murphy on Tuesday held what he calls a summit with NJ Transit and Amtrak to focus on improvements. CBS News New York's Christine Sloan reports.
Health officials in Washington, D.C., are investigating after an Amtrak passenger who rode the train into Union Station was confirmed to have measles.
Amtrak service between Philadelphia and New York was halted for hours after three family members were struck and killed by a train in Bucks County.
The Phoenix Suns beat the slumping New York Knicks 106-99 on Saturday night.
The Carolina Hurricanes beat the New Jersey Devils 4-1 on Saturday night.
Moderate to heavy snow is expected in New York City and across the Tri-State Area today.
Since October, WestJet had added an extra row of seats to nearly two dozen aircraft.
Adam Klapka had a goal and an assist as the Calgary Flames beat the New York Islanders 4-2 on Saturday.
Moderate to heavy snow is expected in New York City and across the Tri-State Area today.
John Harbaugh, the 63-year-old former head coach of the Baltimore Ravens, agreed to a 5-year contract to coach Big Blue.
Shimamura most recently served as the City Department of Parks and Recreation's Manhattan borough commissioner, Mamdani said.
The New York City Fire Department spent hours battling a raging fire above a tire shop in Queens early Saturday.
A Brooklyn church is demanding answers after they say one of their leaders was detained by ICE agents this week.
Moderate to heavy snow is expected in New York City and across the Tri-State Area today.
David Grullon Jr. killed a 34-year-old Connecticut man after he fired a gun and the bullet went through the wall.
The first of this weekend's two rounds of snow blanketed the Tri-State Area on Saturday.
Two men posing as Amazon delivery workers held a Connecticut homeowner at gunpoint while robbing him and his wife, police said.
Wednesday night, things begin to change. Showers linger, and areas well north and west may pick up some light snow.
Moderate to heavy snow is expected in New York City and across the Tri-State Area today.
John Harbaugh, the 63-year-old former head coach of the Baltimore Ravens, agreed to a 5-year contract to coach Big Blue.
New Jersey officials are warning residents to be careful after a resident reported their small dog was possibly attacked by a coyote.
The first of this weekend's two rounds of snow blanketed the Tri-State Area on Saturday.
A data company is finding that some Airbnb hosts in New Jersey are charging a lot for the time period around upcoming World Cup matches.
Moderate to heavy snow is expected in New York City and across the Tri-State Area today.
A Long Island nurse was seen on a nanny camera hitting a non-verbal child that he was caring for, leaving bruises on the boy's body.
The first of this weekend's two rounds of snow blanketed the Tri-State Area on Saturday.
A federal judge ruled the Empire Wind project can move forward while he considers the merits of the Trump administration's order to suspend it.
Hochul said she would commit $1.7 billion in the next budget to expand child care in New York in her 2026 state of the state address.
Shimamura most recently served as the City Department of Parks and Recreation's Manhattan borough commissioner, Mamdani said.
Mr. Trump previously threatened to impose tariffs against countries that do not support his plans to acquire the territory.
New York City Council Speaker Julie Menin announced a five-point plan to combat hate crimes against Jewish New Yorkers.
New York City Comptroller Mark Levine said NYC faces a budget shortfall of $2.2 billion this fiscal year, and $10.4 billion in FY2027.
Denmark, Greenland and other NATO allies remain staunchly opposed to President Trump's efforts to acquire Greenland.
Negotiators for major New York City hospitals and the state nurses union returned to the bargaining table as the city's largest nurses strike enters a fifth day.
Nurses continue to hold the picket line as the largest nurses' strike in New York City history is on its third day with no end in sight.
Nurses say health care benefits and workplace safety are their main reasons for striking, and are refusing to go back to work until their demands are met.
Loved ones of patients at hospitals in New York City are concerned about care as nurses continue to strike due to failed contract negotiations on Monday.
The New York State Nurses Association said it called for the strike as negotiations stalled with the city's wealthiest hospitals.
Kianna Underwood, a former Nickelodeon child actress, was identified as the woman killed in a hit-and-run in Brooklyn.
John Forté, the Grammy-nominated musician known for his work with the Fugees, was found dead in his home in Massachusetts.
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Bob Weir wrote or co-wrote and sang lead vocals on Grateful Dead classics including "Sugar Magnolia," "One More Saturday Night" and "Mexicali Blues."
The Phoenix Suns beat the slumping New York Knicks 106-99 on Saturday night.
The Carolina Hurricanes beat the New Jersey Devils 4-1 on Saturday night.
Adam Klapka had a goal and an assist as the Calgary Flames beat the New York Islanders 4-2 on Saturday.
Mika Zibanejad became the Rangers' all-time leader in power-play goals in New York's 6-3 win over Philadelphia.
John Harbaugh, the 63-year-old former head coach of the Baltimore Ravens, agreed to a 5-year contract to coach Big Blue.
A group in Queens has banded together to revive landlines and give their children a simpler way to socialize.
A city-approved plan to rezone a stretch of Atlantic Avenue is expected to bring thousands of new apartments to Brooklyn, but tenant advocates say the deal falls short for lower-income residents and could accelerate displacement.
A three-year pilot run by the Brooklyn Justice Initiative and the Mayor's Office of Criminal Justice aims to improve court compliance and reduce recidivism by meeting participants where they live.
Harlem native Teyana Taylor wins her first major acting honor at the 83rd Golden Globes Awards for her performance in Paul Thomas Anderson's "One Battle After Another." Locals say it's a win for the whole neighborhood.
Legislation would protect and expand hunger programs and improve benefit security as New York pantries see rising demand.
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.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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.
CBS News New York's Scott Padgett has your First Alert Forecast for January 17 at 11 p.m.
WestJet, which flies out of JFK and LaGuardia, is now reversing its new seat layout. Ali Bauman tells us why the airline's plane is fueling passenger frustration.
The Essex County prosecutor's office is investigating a deadly hit-and-run in Caldwell, New Jersey.
The NYPD has identified the woman killed in a hit-and-run in Brooklyn as Kianna Underwood, a former Nickelodeon child actress. CBS News New York's Naomi Ruchim spoke with original "All That" cast member Angelique Bates, who is mourning the loss.
The Giants made it official Saturday: John Harbaugh is their new head coach. CBS News New York's Steve Overmyer reports.
