Incredibly frustrating day and night for NJ Transit riders
First it was said to be a problem with overhead wires. Then, it was a disabled train. All of it led to countless delays on the rails. CBS New York's Dick Brennan has the story.
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First it was said to be a problem with overhead wires. Then, it was a disabled train. All of it led to countless delays on the rails. CBS New York's Dick Brennan has the story.
Crowds could be seen at Penn Station during Wednesday's evening rush soon after NJ Transit announced rail service was delayed in and out of New York.
Gov. Phil Murphy called the power outage that brought Amtrak and NJ Transit to a halt for hours "an unmitigated disaster," as rail delays continued Thursday.
Gov. Phil Murphy called the power outage that brought Amtrak and NJ Transit to a halt for hours "an unmitigated disaster" in a harsh letter to the railroad's chairman. CBS New York's Christine Sloan reports.
Passengers were stranded because of down wires that stopped Amtrak and NJ Transit trains between New York City and Philadelphia for hours.
Amtrak and NJ Transit riders should expect residual delays Thursday morning, a day after downed wires caused major problems for the evening rush.
Amtrak and NJ Transit riders should expect residual delays Thursday morning, a day after downed wires caused major problems for the evening rush. CBS New York's Christina Fan has the latest on the commute.
One track between New York City and Newark was restored at around 9:30 p.m., but delays were expected to persist. CBS New York's Jenna DeAngelis reports.
The issue is causing major travel headaches for people using Amtrak between New York City and Philadelphia, and NJ Transit. CBS New York's Jenna DeAngelis has the latest.
Amtrak Train 281 was traveling from New York to Niagara Falls when it hit a Dodge truck Friday evening in North Tonawanda, N.Y.
An Amtrak train hit a truck just outside of Buffalo on Friday night, killing two adults and a 6-year-old boy. Amtrak officials say the train was traveling from New York to Niagara Falls.
The Portal Bridge has gotten stuck many times before when it lifts for boats on the Hackensack River.
Acela trains headed to New York from cities like Boston and Washington D.C. are not running Thursday, leaving commuters with limited options.
Acela trains headed to New York from cities like Boston and Washington D.C. are not running Thursday, leaving commuters with limited options. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
Acela trains headed to New York from cities like Boston and Washington D.C. are not running Thursday, leaving commuters with limited options. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook reports from Penn Station.
The freezing temperatures and stormy weather across the country is having a major impact on Amtrak service. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/4211AWU
Service was halted along the Northeast Corridor due to a communication issue with Amtrak's signals and switches.
Service was halted along the Northeast Corridor due to a communication issue with Amtrak's signals and switches. CBS New York's John Dias reports from Penn Station.
An elderly couple got trapped inside a motorhome that was engulfed in flames, officials said.
As they tried to navigate tunnels and bridges on Wednesday, drivers kept things in perspective.
The one in question, near West 49th Street, was found to have structural problems and was overloaded with vehicles.
On Sunday, transit officials opened the renovated entrance at 32nd and Seventh Avenue. CBS New York's Jessica Moore reports.
Service has been disrupted since Sunday because of an unsafe parking garage that sits above an Amtrak tunnel.
Amtrak trains are running again on the Empire Line between Penn Station and Croton-Harmon. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3QQeNNo
Gov. Kathy Hochul said she is "outraged that service between Albany and New York City has been suspended for so long."
Members of the Apollo Theater, where Kiki Shepard left her mark for 15 years, reflect on her legacy after the Harlem icon's death at age 74.
Howie Rose, the longtime play-by-play voice of the New York Mets on the radio, says the upcoming 2026 season will be his last.
New York City police are searching for three women who allegedly stole over $41,000 in jewelry from Catbird and Gorjana stores.
The technology behind spam calls is getting more sophisticated, an expert with the TrueCaller app says.
An 18-year-old has been arrested in the apparently random attack on a mother of three in East Elmhurst, police say.
Members of the Apollo Theater, where Kiki Shepard left her mark for 15 years, reflect on her legacy after the Harlem icon's death at age 74.
Howie Rose, the longtime play-by-play voice of the New York Mets on the radio, says the upcoming 2026 season will be his last.
New York City police are searching for three women who allegedly stole over $41,000 in jewelry from Catbird and Gorjana stores.
The technology behind spam calls is getting more sophisticated, an expert with the TrueCaller app says.
An 18-year-old has been arrested in the apparently random attack on a mother of three in East Elmhurst, police say.
The New York City area will be under a wind advisory Monday with periods of heavy rain and severe thunderstorms expected across the region.
The New York area is in for a mild weekend before the weather takes a turn to start the work week.
It will be rainy on Thursday morning, and the weather will change to snow as temperatures drop across the Tri-State Area.
Thunderstorms are expected in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut this weekend after severe weather hit the Midwest.
Periods of rain will move through the New York area Thursday, but spring temperatures are on the way for the weekend.
Montclair School District Board of Education members broke down in tears as they voted to close Renaissance Middle School.
Video shows firefighters dousing the smoldering roof of the structure on Old York Road in Branchburg, New Jersey.
Grubhub is launching New Jersey's first commercial food delivery by drone. CBS News New York has learned more about the high-tech service and how it's expected to work.
Officials say James Hadley, a New Jersey coach and educator, may have assaulted other victims.
Tens of thousands of customers lost power across the New York-New Jersey area as severe weather whipped through the region.
Tens of thousands of customers lost power across the New York-New Jersey area as severe weather whipped through the region.
Ten people and six vehicles were involved in the fatal accident on Long Island, according to New York State Police. Two people in their 80s were killed.
St. John's, Hofstra and LIU are playing in the 2026 NCAA men's basketball tournament as March Madness gets in full swing.
Prosecutors said Matthew Smith fended off efforts to hand over his car keys before the crash that killed Nassau County police officer Patricia Espinosa.
A Manorville breeder was charged with animal neglect after dogs and puppies were allegedly left alone in poor conditions as a blizzard struck New York.
New York City will no longer criminally enforce minor traffic offenses for cyclists and e-bike riders, the Mamdani administration announced Wednesday.
The Mamdani administration has asked a court to allow them to stop representing former Mayor Eric Adams in a sexual assault case.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani celebrated his first St. Patrick's Day as mayor with a dramatic show of respect for groups he may have offended in the past.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and the MTA have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration for withholding funds designed to extend the Second Avenue subway west into Harlem.
The Senate voted to begin a marathon debate on the SAVE America Act, an elections bill that President Trump has been pressing Republicans to pass.
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.
New Jersey Sen. Andy Kim is opening up about his father's Alzheimer's diagnosis in hopes of helping others struggling like him to care for their loved ones.
A new study shows toxic forever chemicals known as PFAS may be entering the food chain on Long Island through contaminated soil, water and air.
Michael B. Jordan's best actor win at Sunday night's Academy Awards resonated at his alma mater, Arts High School in Newark.
"One Battle After Another" took home several big awards, including Best Picture, Best Director and the newly created Best Casting.
Hollywood's biggest stars were honored at the 98th annual Academy Awards on Sunday. Here is what to know and how to watch the 2026 Oscars.
Legendary New York City television news anchor Ernie Anastos has died. His wife says he died early Thursday morning of pneumonia.
Ballerina Misty Copeland responded to controversial comments made by actor Timothée Chalamet when he appeared to dismiss the significance of ballet and opera, saying, "No one cares."
Howie Rose, the longtime play-by-play voice of the New York Mets on the radio, says the upcoming 2026 season will be his last.
The Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Brooklyn Nets 121-92 on Wednesday night for their 10th straight win.
The New Jersey Devils beat the New York Rangers 6-3 on Wednesday night for their third straight victory.
Mets fans got a sneak peek Wednesday at the new food coming to Citi Field's menu for the 2026 season.
The WNBA and its players' union reached a verbal agreement on a transformational new collective bargaining agreement early Wednesday morning, both sides said.
Members of the Apollo Theater, where Kiki Shepard left her mark for 15 years, reflect on her legacy after the Harlem icon's death at age 74.
The Rev. Al Sharpton is calling on New York City to help protect the Merchant's House Museum in Manhattan after a recent discovery revealed connections to the Underground Railroad.
A Harlem school is teaching students how to love, honor and care for their natural hair.
The NYC DEP has announced plans to clean Flushing Creek with chlorine, sparking outrage among some environmentalists.
Neighbors and local businesses in Long Island City, Queens, say rental trucks parked on streets are impacting daily operations.
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.
Meteorologist John Elliott has the Tri-State Area's updated Thursday afternoon First Alert Forecast on CBS News New York.
Investigators believe two people threw the explosive devices at a house in New Dorp, but they did not ignite. CBS News New York's Dave Carlin reports.
Police said the suspect's father saw images of his son on TV after the stabbing in East Elmhurst, and then convinced his son to turn himself in. CBS News New York's Alice Gainer reports.
New York City police are searching for three women who allegedly stole over $41,000 in jewelry from Catbird and Gorjana stores.
Mayor Mamdani and Governor Hochul joined a rally for Dylan Lopez Contreras, a New York City high school student who was recently released from ICE custody after 10 months.
