White House asked to intervene in attempt to avoid possible NJ Transit strike
Transit agency officials have asked the Presidential Emergency Board to assist in the talks, which is protocol under the Labor Act. CBS New York's Cindy Hsu reports.
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Transit agency officials have asked the Presidential Emergency Board to assist in the talks, which is protocol under the Labor Act. CBS New York's Cindy Hsu reports.
The latest problems came about Sunday because of downed wires at the station in Rahway. CBS New York's Naveen Dhaliwal has the story from Penn Station.
Heat-related cancellations and delays continued Thursday on NJ Transit lines, prompting anger from riders.
Riders voiced their frustrations on Thursday as they waited at the Secaucus Junction train station. CBS New York's Christine Fan reports.
CBS New York's Jenna DeAngelis has more on the situation from Newark-Penn Station.
Amtrak service has been restored between New York and Boston after it was suspended for much of Saturday due to a power outage, the rail service announced.
With NJ Transit's fare hike kicking in on Monday, some riders are considering alternate ways of getting around.
Many riders continue to be upset that they have to pay more, especially considering all the problems NJ Transit has had of late. Some people say they are exploring alternative ways of getting around. CBS New York's Shosh Bedrosian reports.
Gov. Phil Murphy and officials from Amtrak and NJ Transit announced a new plan Thursday to fix the agencies' problems.
Gov. Phil Murphy and officials from Amtrak and NJ Transit announced a plan to fix the agencies' problems after delays and service suspensions plagued riders in June. CBS New York's Christine Sloan reports.
After several days of problems on NJ Transit, riders and local leaders are demanding action. Members of Congress want Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg to launch an investigation into Amtrak.
NJ Transit appeared to be running on schedule before the commuter rail suspended service again into and out of New York Penn Station.
Crowds of commuters at Penn Station faced yet another day of headaches Friday. The suspensions and delays started early, and delays lingered into the evening commute. CBS New York's Dave Carlin reports.
Friday was deja vu for NJ Transit and Amtrak commuters as they face another day of delays. Service suspensions started during the morning commute, and by the evening commute, trains were about 30 minutes behind schedule. CBS New York's Dave Carlin reports.
NJ Transit appeared to be running on schedule before the commuter rail suspended service again into and out of New York Penn Station. CBS New York's Christina Fan reports.
Service is suspended into and out of Penn Station in Manhattan less than a day after a brush fire caused major problems for commuters. CBS New York's Christina Fan reports.
Amtrak and NJ Transit riders are breathing sighs of relief Friday morning after big trouble during the commute the night before. CBS New York's Christina Fan reports.
A brush fire in Secaucus caused serious trouble for commuters at Penn Station Thursday evening.
A brush fire and overhead wire issues suspended service for NJ Transit and Amtrak along the Northeast Corridor during the Thursday evening rush. As CBS New York's Lori Bordonaro reports, it's already been a rough ride several days this week.
NJ Transit and Amtrak dealt with delays for hours Thursday evening after a brush fire broke out in Secaucus. CBS New York's Lori Bordonaro reports from Penn Station.
Amtrak had suspended service on a number of trains along the Northeast corridor due to a brushfire and power loss issues that came amid a severe heat wave.
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.
The Sixers' wild offseason continued Friday when they added four-time NBA champion LeBron James.
A rideshare driver is hospitalized after being shot in the cheek early Friday morning in Fort Greene, Brooklyn.
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.
A rideshare driver is hospitalized after being shot in the cheek early Friday morning in Fort Greene, Brooklyn.
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.
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.
The Sixers' wild offseason continued Friday when they added four-time NBA champion LeBron James.
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.
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.
It's going to be a great weekend to get outside with no rain expected and sunny skies. CBS News New York Meteorologist John Elliott has the forecast.
Streets across the five boroughs will be closed to traffic and open to pedestrians, cyclists, runners and performers over the next five Saturdays.
Some experts say the "high-risk season" for West Nile virus may be moving earlier in the year. CBS News' Bradley Blackburn reports.
Change for the 1, 2 and 3 trains will go into effect for the next five weekend, and there will be changes to the LIRR this weekend.
The Trump administration places new tariffs on 60 trading partners; meanwhile, strikes between Iran and the United States continue for the thirteenth day. CBS News' Natalie Brand reports.
