MTA plans overnight closures for tunnels to test flood doors
The MTA will be testing flood doors at two of its tunnels at the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel and Queens Midtown Tunnel.
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The MTA will be testing flood doors at two of its tunnels at the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel and Queens Midtown Tunnel.
The Battery Coastal Resilience Project hopes to reduce the impact of storms like Hurricane Sandy and protect the park from rising sea levels.
It's not clear how much, but sources said it could be as much as half the original price during the day.
An iconic piece of New York City infrastructure is 70 today.
The 15th annual Tunnel to Towers run and walk will be held on Sunday. It's a tribute to firefighter Stephen Siller who was killed on 9/11.
All Brooklyn-bound lanes of the Hugh L. Carey Tunnel were closed for a period of time Monday night due to a car on fire.
The Tunnel to Towers 5K retraces the steps of fallen firefighter Stephen Siller, who ran to Ground Zero, but never returned home.
The 13th annual 'Stephen Siller Tunnel To Towers Run' will be held on Sunday. The event started as a grass-roots remembrance and fundraiser named for the FDNY firefighter.
Jonathan Germain, 22, was released without bail after his arraignment on charges of larceny and criminal possession of a forged instrument.
A group of British firefighters is showing their support for New York's Bravest this week by attempting to run to each of the FDNY's 252 firehouses.
U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood stopped by the Battery Friday to bring New York a check for $287 million to rebuild roads, bridges, and tunnels damaged by superstorm Sandy and other storms.
Most people probably know the Stephen Siller Tunnel To Towers Foundation for its 9/11-related charities, but superstorm Sandy has them extending their efforts.
Three lanes in both directions will be fully operational in time for the Monday morning commute, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced.
For the first time since before superstorm Sandy filled it end-to-end, the Hugh L. Carey Tunnel will be returning to normal operations.
Traffic started flowing through the tunnel at 6 a.m. Monday. One of the tubes had reopened to buses on Nov. 12 and to cars on Nov. 13. Trucks are still barred from the tunnel until further notice.
When commuters hit the roads Monday morning, both tubes of the Hugh L. Carey Tunnel -- formerly known as the Brooklyn-Battery Tunnel -- will be open to traffic in both directions.
Trucks, however, will not be able to use the tunnel until further notice. The tunnel was one of the hardest hit transportation links during Sandy.
At 4 p.m. Tuesday, one lane in the Manhattan-bound tube opened for buses and one lane for cars, the MTA said.
Governor Andrew Cuomo has announced that the Gov. Hugh L. Carey Tunnel, formerly called the Brooklyn-Battery Tunnel, will reopen for limited rush-hour buses on Monday – two weeks to the day after Superstorm Sandy struck.
For those trying to cross the East River, there is good news.
The extent of the damage to the infrastructure will remain unknown until crews can inspect the full length of the span.
The southernmost tip of Manhattan was as deserted as an Old West ghost town Wednesday evening, but anyone who passed through would find much of the area remained in horrific shape in the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy.
Limited commuter rail service on Metro-North and the Long Island Rail Road has resumed with limited subway service set to resume Thursday.
The megastorm Sandy caused 13-foot storm surges in the city. The storm also downed trees and knocked out power to thousands.
The New York City subway system "has never faced a disaster as devastating" as the damage that was caused by Superstorm Sandy, Metropolitan Transportation Authority chairman Joseph Lhota said Tuesday.
New York City officials will discuss security efforts ahead of the 44th annual Dominican Day Parade kicking off Sunday morning.
Most of the Tri-State Area is under a heat advisory Friday and Saturday, with the chance for isolated to scattered severe storms
The L, N, R and W lines will be impacted as MTA crews replace and upgrade tracks and perform signal maintenance over five weekends and certain weekdays.
An addiction-services nonprofit approved by the city focuses on harm reduction for hard drug users — to the chagrin of some in the neighborhood.
New York State Police are looking for a man they say set a deadly fire at a home Thursday in Greenville, Orange County.
New York City officials will discuss security efforts ahead of the 44th annual Dominican Day Parade kicking off Sunday morning.
Most of the Tri-State Area is under a heat advisory Friday and Saturday, with the chance for isolated to scattered severe storms
The L, N, R and W lines will be impacted as MTA crews replace and upgrade tracks and perform signal maintenance over five weekends and certain weekdays.
New York State Police are looking for a man they say set a deadly fire at a home Thursday in Greenville, Orange County.
A woman is suing the New York Yankees for $10 million after she was hit by a flying bat during a game.
Most of the Tri-State Area is under a heat advisory Friday and Saturday, with the chance for isolated to scattered severe storms
A 16-year-old boy was killed after he was hit Wednesday night by a Metro-North train going from Danbury to South Norwalk, police said.
Most of the Tri-State Area is under a heat advisory Thursday and Friday, with downpours bringing the risk of flash flooding.
New York City and parts of New Jersey were under a flood watch due to downpours and strong storms Monday.
Stormy weather will return to the New York City area on Monday, bringing the threat of heavy rain and storms that may lead to flash flooding.
Most of the Tri-State Area is under a heat advisory Friday and Saturday, with the chance for isolated to scattered severe storms
An emotional vigil was held in Garfield, New Jersey, on Thursday to remember two children who died after being swept into the Passaic River.
A massive 8-foot python was found in a New Jersey backyard. The 40-pound snake is now safely back in a cage, but not before it gave residents in Freehold a scare.
A busy road in North Haledon, New Jersey, is still closed after it buckled during a storm two weeks ago.
Most of the Tri-State Area is under a heat advisory Thursday and Friday, with downpours bringing the risk of flash flooding.
Most of the Tri-State Area is under a heat advisory Friday and Saturday, with the chance for isolated to scattered severe storms
There's been a fourth case of tularemia in Suffolk County this year, Health Commissioner Dr. Gregson Pigott confirmed Thursday. The rare tick-borne disease is also known as rabbit fever.
A Long Island man is walking the final miles of what has been a remarkable summer journey. He's covered the entire length of New York state, including Long Island. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff introduces us to the man behind the miles. To learn more, visit empirestatewalk.org.
Suffolk County health officials confirmed a fourth case of tularemia this year.
Most of the Tri-State Area is under a heat advisory Thursday and Friday, with downpours bringing the risk of flash flooding.
The Supreme Court in June struck down President Trump's earlier executive order aimed at ending birthright citizenship.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is reacting after voters in Michigan chose a progressive Democrat over a moderate.
The Senate Homeland Security Committee voted to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress over his refusal to answer questions during testimony before the committee last week.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill is taking her first major step onto the national stage, endorsing 13 Democrats — as the moderate signals she may jump into the debate over her party's future.
Gov. Kathy Hochul signed new legislation Wednesday to strengthen inspections on cooling towers in New York City.
Several lawsuits were announced Thursday against New York City and others connected to a deadly 2025 Legionnaires' outbreak in Harlem.
Gov. Kathy Hochul signed new legislation Wednesday to strengthen inspections on cooling towers in New York City.
The source of exposure for the Legionnaires cluster on Manhattan's Upper East Side has been eliminated, according to the New York City Health Department.
A seventh person has died from Legionnaires' disease in connection with the Upper East Side cluster, New York City's health commissioner said Thursday.
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.
Actor and comedian Bowen Yang will portray Mary Todd Lincoln in Broadway's "Oh, Mary!" for a limited 12-week run starting in September.
Designer John Galliano is known for his theatrical and dramatic designs, but his legacy is also marked by antisemitic and racist comments.
"The Sopranos" actor Vincent Pastore is being remembered as a fixture in his Bronx community.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
A new Broadway show based on Prince's movie and album "Purple Rain" will take the stage at Broadway's Majestic Theatre in March.
It was the third series sweep for the Mets this season and first on the road.
Some lights atop Yankee Stadium briefly went dark a couple of times in the first inning Wednesday night.
Bo Bichette singled off Matt Festa to score automatic runner Francisco Lindor in the 10th inning, helping the Mets to a wild 6-5 victory over the Guardians.
The Bayonne 12U Little League team from New Jersey is heading to the Metro Region Tournament with their sights set on the Little League World Series.
The countdown to the 2026 US Open in New York City is on, but some tennis fans are frustrated by how much it costs to get in.
Some residents of a Queens building say a temporary boiler truck parked outside has become a nearly two-year fixture, emitting smoke they say drifts into their homes.
Harlem Week 2026 brings past and present Harlemites together to honor the neighborhood's legacy.
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.
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.
The judges of Hot Bench share the cases they're looking forward to in the upcoming season
Preliminary state test results obtained by the education website Chalkbeat found that reading proficiency fell five percentage points last year.
The MTA is making weekend service changes in Manhattan and Queens for the rest of the month that will affect several lines. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
Investigators are still trying to determine what caused a Bronx apartment building explosion, but fears of collapse are complicating efforts. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
A fire broke out around 1 a.m. Friday at a store in Queens where one firefighter suffered non-life-threatening injuries.
