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.
An 18-year-old has been arrested in the apparently random attack on a mother of three in East Elmhurst, police say.
The NYPD said officers responded to a report of a possible explosive device on Roma Avenue late Wednesday night.
As Iran retaliates for an Israeli strike on the South Pars gas field, one analyst warns the war is "now hitting the plumbing of the global energy system."
New York City will no longer criminally enforce minor traffic offenses for cyclists and e-bike riders, the Mamdani administration announced Wednesday.
Montclair School District Board of Education members broke down in tears as they voted to close Renaissance Middle School.
An 18-year-old has been arrested in the apparently random attack on a mother of three in East Elmhurst, police say.
The NYPD said officers responded to a report of a possible explosive device on Roma Avenue late Wednesday night.
New York City will no longer criminally enforce minor traffic offenses for cyclists and e-bike riders, the Mamdani administration announced Wednesday.
A New York City Council employee who was detained by ICE more than two months ago must be deported, a federal judge says.
Mets fans got a sneak peek Wednesday at the new food coming to Citi Field's menu for the 2026 season.
The New York City area will be under a wind advisory Monday with periods of heavy rain and severe thunderstorms expected across the region.
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.
Montclair School District Board of Education members broke down in tears as they voted to close Renaissance Middle School.
Video shows firefighters dousing the smoldering roof of the structure on Old York Road in Branchburg, New Jersey.
Grubhub is launching New Jersey's first commercial food delivery by drone. CBS News New York has learned more about the high-tech service and how it's expected to work.
Officials say James Hadley, a New Jersey coach and educator, may have assaulted other victims.
Tens of thousands of customers lost power across the New York-New Jersey area as severe weather whipped through the region.
Tens of thousands of customers lost power across the New York-New Jersey area as severe weather whipped through the region.
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.
New York City will no longer criminally enforce minor traffic offenses for cyclists and e-bike riders, the Mamdani administration announced Wednesday.
The Mamdani administration has asked a court to allow them to stop representing former Mayor Eric Adams in a sexual assault case.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani celebrated his first St. Patrick's Day as mayor with a dramatic show of respect for groups he may have offended in the past.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and the MTA have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration for withholding funds designed to extend the Second Avenue subway west into Harlem.
The Senate voted to begin a marathon debate on the SAVE America Act, an elections bill that President Trump has been pressing Republicans to pass.
Older adults in New Jersey recorded the highest number of suspected overdose deaths in 2025, according to the New Jersey Department of Health.
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.
Michael B. Jordan's best actor win at Sunday night's Academy Awards resonated at his alma mater, Arts High School in Newark.
"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."
The Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Brooklyn Nets 121-92 on Wednesday night for their 10th straight win.
The New Jersey Devils beat the New York Rangers 6-3 on Wednesday night for their third straight victory.
Mets fans got a sneak peek Wednesday at the new food coming to Citi Field's menu for the 2026 season.
The WNBA and its players' union reached a verbal agreement on a transformational new collective bargaining agreement early Wednesday morning, both sides said.
With the game tied going into the 9th, Eugenio Suárez smacked a double into left-center field to score pinch runner Javier Sonoja for what would prove to be the winning run.
The Rev. Al Sharpton is calling on New York City to help protect the Merchant's House Museum in Manhattan after a recent discovery revealed connections to the Underground Railroad.
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.
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.
Gas prices are rising across the United States amid the war with Iran. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
Police said two suspects threw improvised explosives at the home in New Dorp and drove away in a two-door sedan. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
Tony Sadiku has the Tri-State Area's updated Thursday morning First Alert Forecast on CBS News New York.
The suspect is accused of stabbing a woman who was walking to a bus stop in East Elmhurst, Queens.
Police said improvised explosives were thrown, but there were no explosions, fires or injuries reported.
