NJ Transit warns of residual delays after Amtrak power outage
Passengers were stranded because of down wires that stopped Amtrak and NJ Transit trains between New York City and Philadelphia for hours.
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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.
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The one in question, near West 49th Street, was found to have structural problems and was overloaded with vehicles.
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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."
Crews were busy trying to fix the problems at the Icon parking garage in Hell's Kitchen on Wednesday. CBS New York's John Dias reports.
Service has been suspended since Sunday due to structural issues with a parking garage above the tracks in Manhattan. CBS New York's John Dias has the latest on the repairs.
A closed parking garage continues to cause Amtrak trains to be suspended between New York City and Westchester.
Officials say removal of cars stuck inside the unstable parking garage may begin early next week. CBS New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
The annual Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest is set for the Fourth of July, with reigning champion Joey Chestnut expected to defend his title.
Macy's 4th of July fireworks show in New York City is set to celebrate America's 250th birthday this Saturday.
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The annual Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest is set for the Fourth of July, with reigning champion Joey Chestnut expected to defend his title.
Macy's 4th of July fireworks show in New York City is set to celebrate America's 250th birthday this Saturday.
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A cluster of Legionnaires' disease cases on New York City's Upper East Side is under investigation, health officials say.
The Empire State Building lit up in blue for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding Friday night.
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New York City Thursday tied the record high temperature of 100 degrees set on this date in 1966.
The New York, New Jersey area is dealing with extreme heat as cooling centers, pools, parks and other resources try to keep residents cool.
Dangerously hot weather is beginning in the New York City area, with an Extreme Heat Warning about to go into effect.
Monday's severe weather has come and gone, but that doesn't mean the system is leaving the area.
The brutal heat wave caused power problems across New York City on Friday.
It was not immediately clear how many Delaney Hall detainees were impacted by the air conditioning issue or whether repairs were complete.
New York City Thursday tied the record high temperature of 100 degrees set on this date in 1966.
New Jersey is set to charge companies whose workers have Medicaid health coverage.
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A beachgoer suffered a shark bite at Jones Beach, officials confirmed, a day after multiple shark sightings at Long Island and New York City beaches.
The brutal heat wave caused power problems across New York City on Friday.
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New York City Thursday tied the record high temperature of 100° set on this date in 1966. That was the last time we hit 100° in Central Park was in 2012. CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn, Doug Williams, Mahsa Saeidi, Dave Carlin and Christine Sloan have team coverage.
New York City Thursday tied the record high temperature of 100 degrees set on this date in 1966.
Brooklyn residents say loose boards and protruding nails on the Coney Island boardwalk have caused serious injuries.
CBS News previously reported President Trump was weighing pardons of a slate of people convicted of emissions and clean air-related violations.
President Trump hasn't committed to a firm number of people who will receive clemency — he's scheduled to have a meeting on pardons Friday afternoon, sources said.
It was not immediately clear how many Delaney Hall detainees were impacted by the air conditioning issue or whether repairs were complete.
New York City Zohran Mamdani remained unperturbed after taking a viral roasting for telling sweat-soaked New Yorkers in the middle of an expected heat wave to set their thermostats to 78° to protect the power grid.
A cluster of Legionnaires' disease cases on New York City's Upper East Side is under investigation, health officials say.
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Westchester County health officials say people should avoid recreational activities along a stretch of the Hudson River until further notice due to a massive raw sewage discharge.
New Jersey is set to charge companies whose workers have Medicaid health coverage.
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The Empire State Building lit up in blue for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding Friday night.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married as they celebrated their wedding with hundreds of guests Friday at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
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The New York Yankees ended a seven-game losing streak with a 5-2 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Friday night.
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Camilo Doval forced in the go-ahead run with a bases-loaded walk in a four-run 11th inning that gave the Tigers a 6-2 victory over the Yankees on Wednesday.
Sean Keys hit his first career home run, Myles Straw added a pinch-hit shot and the Blue Jays beat the Mets 9-3 in a Canada Day matinee Wednesday.
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Brooklyn residents say loose boards and protruding nails on the Coney Island boardwalk have caused serious injuries.
The World Cup is renewing the call for ferry service from West Harlem.
As children cooled off in a splash pad steps from the empty Red Hook Pool, families in the neighborhood said they are once again waiting for answers about when the public pool will open for the summer.
Miss Subways was a citywide contest that highlighted everyday New York women doing amazing things. The competition no longer exists but former titleholders say the message still rings true.
Fans gathered at the Brooklyn Public Library on Thursday for limited-edition card marking 30 years of "Reasonable Doubt."
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.
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Some went early to get a good beach spot while others are awaiting the annual Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest. CBS News New York's Jennifer Bisram reports.
CBS News New York has crews covering all areas of the city as the historic celebration for the Fourth of July kicks off Saturday morning.
New York City celebrated America 250 with a Times Square ball drop Friday night. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports.
A cluster of Legionnaires' disease cases on New York City's Upper East Side is under investigation, health officials say.
A spectacular parade of ships will set sail up the Hudson River on Saturday morning. CBS News New York's Dick Brennan has a preview of the ships from around the world.
