Potential NJ Transit strike has Gov. Murphy "preparing for the worst"
NJ Transit trains could stop running at 12:01 a.m. Friday if locomotive engineers go on strike over the salary increase they want.
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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.
Three people were hit by a train and killed on Amtrak tracks in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, on Thursday.
A passenger had measles while traveling on an Amtrak train from New York to Washington, D.C. on March 19, health officials say.
Train service was suspended out of New York City's Penn Station on Friday night after Amtrak had signal problems.
A man is in custody after police discovered multiple guns linked to an unattended bag at Newark Penn Station on Friday.
A man was arrested Friday after police found handguns and rifles in a New Jersey train station and on board an Amtrak train.
Issues continued on the rails on Monday as Amtrak riders tried to get to their holiday destinations.
Community leaders are calling on prosecutors to investigate the double stabbing on the Upper West Side as a hate crime.
Earlier this month, a car service driver picked up a passenger in Brooklyn for an agreed-to ride to New Jersey. It turns out, it wasn't a ride. It was a robbery, and the driver was shot and nearly killed.
The software company at the center of a New Jersey noncitizen voting controversy fired back Thursday, saying the state is responsible for the snafu.
Edison Township Council members approved emergency appropriations needed to get furloughed employees back on the job on Friday.
Labor Day is late this year, creating an even longer gap between the end of most summer programs and the start of school.
Community leaders are calling on prosecutors to investigate the double stabbing on the Upper West Side as a hate crime.
Earlier this month, a car service driver picked up a passenger in Brooklyn for an agreed-to ride to New Jersey. It turns out, it wasn't a ride. It was a robbery, and the driver was shot and nearly killed.
Labor Day is late this year, creating an even longer gap between the end of most summer programs and the start of school.
A suspect is in custody after a double stabbing on the Upper West Side, police say.
New security camera footage shows the moments a man set off fireworks, shot an airsoft gun and lit the outside of a federal building in Manhattan on fire.
Severe weather impacted the entire region on Tuesday, with watches and warnings throughout the CBS News New York viewing area.
Stormy weather will return to the New York City area Tuesday after a brief reprieve.
Storms brought flooding rains, damaging winds, hail and lightning to New York and New Jersey on Saturday.
While the air quality is improving, haze still lingers as New Yorkers brace for upcoming rain and possibly severe storms Saturday.
A tornado warning was issued in parts of New Jersey on Thursday evening.
The software company at the center of a New Jersey noncitizen voting controversy fired back Thursday, saying the state is responsible for the snafu.
Edison Township Council members approved emergency appropriations needed to get furloughed employees back on the job on Friday.
Edison, one of New Jersey's largest municipalities, has furloughed hundreds of workers as it deals with budget woes.
The National Weather Service on Wednesday confirmed four tornadoes touched down in northern New Jersey and New York during severe storms on Tuesday.
There were two confirmed tornadoes in northern New Jersey on Tuesday.
There are some Long Island Rail Road service changes planned for the weekend.
A Long Island father suffered a catastrophic spinal cord injury, and doctors thought he would never walk again. But as CBS News New York's Jessica Moore explains, he's now defying the odds.
Labor Day is late this year, creating an even longer gap between the end of most summer programs and the start of school.
There was a public hearing on Tuesday night over a proposed Islamic boarding school and mosque in the Long Island hamlet of Bay Shore.
An electrical transformer caught fire outside the Nassau County Court Building on Long Island on Tuesday.
The software company at the center of a New Jersey noncitizen voting controversy fired back Thursday, saying the state is responsible for the snafu.
Edison Township Council members approved emergency appropriations needed to get furloughed employees back on the job on Friday.
The lawsuit claims the Trump administration is withholding hundreds of millions of dollars in disaster-preparedness and homeland security grants to pressure states to change policies on elections and immigration.
The Justice Department withdrew its subpoenas for New York Times reporters during a court heraing Thursday, after a judge grilled government lawyers for making "errors."
New York City says the average bus speed on Fordham Road in the Bronx is 5 mph, which is why ground was broken Wednesday on a major redesign.
Thirty-four cooling towers at 33 buildings on the Upper East Side tested positive for live Legionella bacteria, the New York City Health Department announced Tuesday.
An attorney representing an Upper East Side woman whose husband just died from Legionnaires' disease is planning to take legal action.
Studies show older adults are among the safest drivers on the road, but crashes involving seniors are on the rise.
For the third day in a row, the NYC Health Department has announced a death in the Upper East Side Legionnaires' disease cluster.
A second death has been reported in connection to the Legionnaires' disease cluster on the Upper East Side, health officials said Saturday.
Madonna, Justin Bieber, BTS and Shakira each brought a bit of one of their hits to the World Cup's first halftime show in a whirlwind performance Sunday that also squeezed in Burna Boy, Ted Lasso and many Muppets.
Brenda Fricker won an Academy Award for 1989's "My Left Foot," played the Pigeon Lady in "Home Alone 2" and appeared in "A Time to Kill" and "So I Married an Axe Murderer."
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
The final show of Jay-Z's anniversary concert series at Yankee Stadium was delayed for hours after hundreds of ticketless fans flooded the gates and breached security, according to officials.
Jay-Z and some very special guests took over Yankee Stadium on Friday night, performing to a sold-out crowd.
There were 89 people arrested in the New York area over the course of the World Cup, the NYPD said.
Nicolás Fernández scored on a first-half penalty kick and Agustín Ojeda found the net in the second half to help New York City FC hold off the Columbus Crew 2-1 on Wednesday night.
The Philadelphia Union beat the New York Red Bulls 3-1 on Wednesday night for their first win in more than three months.
The New York Yankees beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 2-0 Wednesday night for a doubleheader split.
Joey Ortiz went 3 for 3 and was a homer away from the cycle to help the Brewers defeat the Mets 4-3 on Wednesday.
Parents in Harlem say their children's walk to summer camp is littered with trash, illegal dumping and a growing encampment.
A specialized program from God's Love We Deliver is serving nearly 400 veterans with medically tailored meals, while helping combat isolation and ease the challenges of life after military service.
The Newtown Creek Alliance community science project gives students hands-on experience monitoring the health of one of the most polluted waterways in the U.S.
The FIFA World Cup is delivering a business boost for many bars and restaurants across New York City, but not every industry is seeing the same payoff.
Two Upper West Side children went on a mission to visit 40 playgrounds in one day, hoping to set a record.
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.
A 55-year-old driver was outside North Portland Avenue when someone walked up and shot him in the cheek, according to police sources.
The NYPD is looking for three suspects after a 25-year-old woman was shot in the Belmont section of the Bronx on Thursday night.
Secret Service officials warned that nationwide threats have reached an unprecedented level as the dinner is set to be on Friday night. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
Police are looking for a man who left the scene on an electric-scooter after shooting two men in front of NYCHA housing in Chelsea.
Two men were hospitalized after an apparent random stabbing on the Upper West Side Thursday afternoon. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
