
State, city working to prevent flooding on major NY roadways
Hundreds of cars were as good as driftwood last year when remnants of Ida flooded our vital roadways.
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Hundreds of cars were as good as driftwood last year when remnants of Ida flooded our vital roadways.
Three people inside the vehicle were able to get themselves out.
Tuesday's storm dumped more than three inches of rain on White Plains.
To help with the clean-up in New York City, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced alternate side parking is suspended through Wednesday, Sept. 8.
There were closures on the major parkways due to flooding and the cleanup from Henri. But why do these vital traffic arteries get cut off when there is significant rainfall?
They'll work to identify problems, like the need for new signage, and find immediate solutions.
Drivers say when the crash happened around 1:30 p.m. Saturday, they couldn't see more than a quarter of a mile ahead of them.
He said he called 911 twice and has released new surveillance video showing him let Guzman-Feliz jump over the counter for cover.
Police say the driver was headed southbound in the northbound lanes on the Bronx River Parkway when he collided with a car carrying six people.
Police said a 2005 Lexus, driven by 52-year-old Miguel Martinez, was speeding on the Bronx River Parkway near Bruckner Boulevard around 10:30 p.m.
Police have released a sketch of the man in hopes that someone will recognize him.
Rain drenched the Tri-State Area throughout the day Wednesday, causing flooding in some areas.
Wet roads and freezing temperatures proved to be a dangerous combination across the Tri-State area, especially in Westchester County.
A driver has been rescued after a parkway crash left a vehicle partly submerged in the Bronx River.
Officer Gregory Zakoscielny noticed the driver pulled over on the side of the road and got out of his squad car to see what was going on.
Two people were killed and another critically hurt after an early morning crash on the Bronx River Parkway.
A Westchester County police spokesman said three drivers formed a shield around the boy, then one pulled over and moved the boy and the toy ATV onto the shoulder.
An autistic boy was rescued from the Bronx River Parkway in Mt. Vernon Sunday after investigators said he accidentally drove onto the highway, CBS 2 reported.
Severe thunderstorms barreled through the Tri-State Area for the second day in a row Tuesday, making a mess of the roads just in time for the afternoon rush hour and keeping a threat of continuing rain well into the night.
Severe thunderstorms barreled through the Tri-State Area for the second day in a row on Tuesday, July 15, making a mess of the roads as the afternoon rush hour began that day.
A mixed bag of weather confronted commuters Monday morning after a weather system overnight brought snow, freezing rain and sleet across the Tri-State area.
A crash caused major delays Tuesday afternoon on the southbound Bronx River Parkway in Westchester County.
The northbound Bronx River Parkway will be detoured at Harney Road during the midday hours until July 19.
Saturday morning was long and wet due to remnants of what was once Tropical Storm Andrea, and many parts of the Tri-State Area were left with a lot of drying out to do.
Both lanes were shut down in Yonkers due to a suspicious package. The all-clear was given around 5:15 p.m.
Sub-zero wind chills will set in overnight -- anywhere from -5 to -20 for most, but as cold as -40 north and west.
On the first day of Black History Month, Aramark served chicken and waffles with watermelon.
One of the planes was full of passengers during the collision, officials said.
The recommendation is for patients who are done having children and already undergoing a procedure.
The manhunt for Eunice Dwumfour's killer continues as investigators search for answers.
Sub-zero wind chills will set in overnight -- anywhere from -5 to -20 for most, but as cold as -40 north and west.
On the first day of Black History Month, Aramark served chicken and waffles with watermelon.
The recommendation is for patients who are done having children and already undergoing a procedure.
Drivers and riders are urged to plan ahead and consider allowing for extra travel time.
Both the pilot, Boruch Taub, and the sole passenger, Benjamin Chafetz, were killed in the crash.
The governor estimates it could save residents about $2 billion.
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The FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board are investigating.
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One of the planes was full of passengers during the collision, officials said.
The manhunt for Eunice Dwumfour's killer continues as investigators search for answers.
Drivers and riders are urged to plan ahead and consider allowing for extra travel time.
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Amid intense opposition from many in the neighborhood, others have since rallied around the Bovis family.
Nassau County Legislator Josh Lafazan joined residents outside Santos' district office in Douglaston, Queens.
At least 16 unpaid tickets, totaling more than $3,400, are tied to a car associated with Santos, records show.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken has postponed a planned high-stakes weekend diplomatic trip to China.
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark Milley recommended not shooting it down due to danger from debris, a senior defense official said.
The governor said there's a huge need for psychiatric beds, in particular.
Nassau County Legislator Josh Lafazan joined residents outside Santos' district office in Douglaston, Queens.
The recommendation is for patients who are done having children and already undergoing a procedure.
Andrea Mapp was days away from cardiac arrest when she finally went to check on her shortness of breath.
The CDC says one person in Washington state has died, and five others suffered permanent vision loss.
Brittany Williams had no pulse for eight minutes, but she lived to share her story thanks to the help of strangers.
The governor said there's a huge need for psychiatric beds, in particular.
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The Knicks pulled within a game of Miami for sixth place in the Eastern Conference.
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Students and parents at a Rockland County middle school sounded the alarm over a lunch menu item this week. As CBS2's Alecia Reid reports, a racially insensitive meal was served on the first day of Black History Month.
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