Funeral held for off-duty NYPD officer killed in BQE motorcycle crash
NYPD Officer Jay Peña was laid to rest Wednesday in Brooklyn after he was killed last week in a motorcycle crash on the BQE.
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NYPD Officer Jay Peña was laid to rest Wednesday in Brooklyn after he was killed last week in a motorcycle crash on the BQE.
A driver is facing charges following a deadly motorcycle crash that shut down part of the BQE on Wednesday.
The NYPD says a 30-year-old off-duty officer was killed while riding a motorcycle on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway.
The city-owned section of the BQE would cost billions to fix, with construction not expected to begin until 2029.
A stretch of the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway is in desperate need of repairs. Local leaders are calling this a once-in-a-generation infrastructure project. CBS News New York's Hannah Kliger takes a look at efforts to keep drivers safe.
More than 17,000 bridges in New York state need to be repaired and almost 10% are structurally deficient, according to the American Road and Transportation Builders Association.
A segment of the Staten Island-bound Brooklyn-Queens Expressway in Downtown Brooklyn will be cut down to one lane this weekend because of construction projects.
The weekend shutdown on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway ended early Sunday as crews wrapped up repairs almost 24 hours ahead of schedule.
Weekend repairs to the BQE wrapped up nearly 24 hours ahead of schedule Sunday.
It'll be another rough few days driving through Brooklyn. The DOT has shut down a large portion of the BQE for repair work. CBS New York's John Dias has what you need to know.
This is the third and final closure of the year as the New York City Department of Transportation adds critical concrete and steel reinforcements. CBS New York's John Dias reports.
Part of the BQE is closing this weekend for repairs. Head to CBSNewYork.com to find details, including detour maps.
There will be another round of closures on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway this weekend, June 1-3.
The New York City Department of Transportation says major work on the BQE will likely not happen until 2028, one year later than the original timeline presented to the public.
Queens-bound lanes of the BQE are fully closed between Atlantic Avenue and Sands Street this weekend.
The city is urging people to take mass transit while Queens-bound lanes of the BQE are closed all weekend for repairs. CBS New York's John Dias reports.
A major closure on the BQE begins at 2 a.m. Saturday and lasts until Monday morning. It affects Queens-bound lanes between Atlantic Avenue and Sands Street. CBS New York's Alecia Reid reports.
Key players are hoping to take advantage of a unique window of opportunity to build the long-proposed BQ Green project.
There's a big development for a new park in South Williamsburg that's nearly 20 years in the making. The new space would span parts of the BQE. As CBS New York's Hannah Kliger reports, advocates are calling on the city to take advantage of a unique window of opportunity. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3R5fUtR
He said closures for interim repairs will cause big traffic problems, especially heading towards Queens.
He said closures for interim repairs will cause big traffic problems, especially heading towards Queens. CBS New York's Vanessa Murdock reports.
Authorities will hand out warnings along the city-owned stretch of the roadway between Atlantic Avenue and Sands Street.
Traffic safety advocates in Greenpoint are left reeling after a recent report says the mayor pulled back his support.
For the first 30 days, drivers will be issued warnings. After that, fines will be handed out.
New design concepts for parts of the traffic-plagued highway were recently released.
A fast-moving fire led to a collapse in Flushing, Queens Monday.
The Jets will receive a 2027 sixth-round draft pick from the Chiefs and pick up $7 million of Fields' guaranteed $10 million salary.
The top 16 seeds in the 68-team women's NCAA field will host first- and second-round games, with the regional rounds being played at two neutral sites for the fourth straight year.
New Jersey's new Portal North Bridge opened for NJ Transit on Monday, marking a milestone for commuters after weeks of disruptions.
Iran war could escalate further as Trump threatens to hit key oil infrastructure if Tehran doesn't drop its chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz.
A fast-moving fire led to a collapse in Flushing, Queens Monday.
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.
A Harlem school is teaching students how to love, honor and care for their natural hair.
Families were forced to jump from windows Sunday as flames burned through a three-story home in Canarsie, Brooklyn.
A tornado watch has been issued for several New Jersey counties and a wind advisory along with periods of heavy rain and severe thunderstorms are in store.
A tornado watch has been issued for several New Jersey counties and a wind advisory along with periods of heavy rain and severe thunderstorms are in store.
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.
New Jersey's new Portal North Bridge opened for NJ Transit on Monday, marking a milestone for commuters after weeks of disruptions.
A tornado watch has been issued for several New Jersey counties and a wind advisory along with periods of heavy rain and severe thunderstorms are in store.
Four people, including two teens and two construction workers, were hurt in a house explosion in Newark, New Jersey, on Saturday.
Heights University Hospital, formerly known as Christ Hospital, shuttered its emergency room Saturday night.
The New York area is in for a mild weekend before the weather takes a turn to start the work week.
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.
A father and son died in an overnight fire on Long Island. Kenneth Roberts, 42, and his son Mekhi, 12, were trapped in intense smoke inside a basement apartment.
With oil markets paralyzed by the U.S.-Iran war, the Trump administration says it could escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz — a massive undertaking that experts say could already be in the preparatory stages.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani signed an executive order Friday establishing the first-ever Mayor's Office of LGBTQIA+ Affairs.
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani denounced Republican Sen. Tommy Tuberville's anti-Muslim social media post during a Ramadan event.
The war, which shows no signs of ending soon, has disrupted oil exports from the region, driven fuel prices far higher worldwide and upended global air travel.
A New Jersey toddler's death after falling more than 20 stories has prompted new legislation designed to ensure windows are properly guarded in apartment buildings across the state.
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.
Erik Lochtefeld is back to acting and marathon training after a glioblastoma diagnosis and complex surgery at NYU Langone.
"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."
A woman was arrested on Sunday for firing multiple shots at the Beverly Hills home of Rihanna, Los Angeles Police Department officials say.
The Jets will receive a 2027 sixth-round draft pick from the Chiefs and pick up $7 million of Fields' guaranteed $10 million salary.
The top 16 seeds in the 68-team women's NCAA field will host first- and second-round games, with the regional rounds being played at two neutral sites for the fourth straight year.
The Knicks rallied from a 21-point deficit against a patchwork Golden State lineup to beat the Warriors 110-107 on Sunday night.
St. John's, Hofstra and LIU are playing in the 2026 NCAA men's basketball tournament as March Madness gets in full swing.
Nicolas Fernández scored twice in the first half and Talles Magno scored late in the second to propel New York City FC to a 3-1 victory over the Colorado Rapids at Yankee Stadium on Saturday night.
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.
Erik Lochtefeld is back to acting and marathon training after a glioblastoma diagnosis and complex surgery at NYU Langone.
Manhattan historians recently discovered a link to the Underground Railroad at the Merchant's House Museum.
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.
Newark-native Michael B. Jordon ran over to Nischelle Turner and Kevin Frazier right before the show, before taking home the Academy Award for Best Actor.
Tony Sadiku has the Tri-State Area's updated Monday afternoon First Alert Forecast on CBS News New York.
New Jersey's new Portal North Bridge officially opened Monday, marking a major milestone for commuters restoring normal NJ Transit routes after commuters dealt with disruptions for weeks.
TSA employees missed their first full paycheck due to the partial government shutdown.
President Trump also said Iran wants to discuss ending the war, but Iranian officials said that's not true. CBS News New York's Jessica Moore reports.
