Over 17,000 bridges in New York need repairs, report says
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.
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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.
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.
The weekend shutdown on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway ended early Sunday as crews wrapped up repairs almost 24 hours ahead of schedule.
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.
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.
Queens-bound lanes of the BQE are fully closed between Atlantic Avenue and Sands Street this weekend.
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
Key players are hoping to take advantage of a unique window of opportunity to build the long-proposed BQ Green project.
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.
New design concepts for parts of the traffic-plagued highway were recently released.
They say the new designs reflect community feedback to improve public space and respect the historic Brooklyn Promenade.
Preliminary design concepts include a modernized structure with public space and safety upgrades.
Mayor Eric Adams unveiled a new vision for a reimagined Brooklyn-Queens Expressway on Wednesday.
The days of the BQE having three lanes are ending. On Monday, drivers in both directions will start sharing two lanes.
President Trump is attending the FIFA Club World Cup final at MetLife Stadium, giving him a preview of what's in store when the U.S., Mexico and Canada host the 2026 World Cup.
A Queens robbery suspect fleeing on an e-bike was killed during a police pursuit after crashing in New Hyde Park, NYPD says.
Idan Toklomati and Kerwin Vargas each scored a goal to help Charlotte FC beat New York City FC 2-0.
Indiana Vassilev and Bruno Damiani scored in the first half and the Philadelphia Union went on to defeat the New York Red Bulls 2-0.
A beloved waiter at Tribeca's Square Diner is among the latest to get caught up in the Trump administration's immigration crackdown.
A Queens robbery suspect fleeing on an e-bike was killed during a police pursuit after crashing in New Hyde Park, NYPD says.
A beloved waiter at Tribeca's Square Diner is among the latest to get caught up in the Trump administration's immigration crackdown.
Five rescue goats competed in the Great Goat Graze-Off at Riverside Park in New York City on Saturday.
Protesters rallied outside Trump Tower in NYC over the federal government's plan to end the 988 suicide prevention lifeline's option for LGBTQ+ youth.
Mahmoud Khalil, the pro-Palestinian activist who was detained by ICE, sat down with CBS News New York's Dick Brennan for an interview.
Insurance experts warn property insurance premiums will climb even higher than they already are.
In the evening, we'll see another round of showers and thunderstorms develop, particularly off to our south.
Severe weather caused damage across the region Tuesday, even triggering a tornado warning in parts of New Jersey.
Heavy downpours may suddenly occur and lead to flash flooding Tuesday in the Tri-State Area.
The 4 of July forecast in NYC is looking ideal for holiday festivities and the Macy's 4th of July Fireworks Show.
President Trump is attending the FIFA Club World Cup final at MetLife Stadium, giving him a preview of what's in store when the U.S., Mexico and Canada host the 2026 World Cup.
The decision ends an 11-year battle in the Jersey Shore town.
A woman was saved from the roof of her burning home in Somerset County, New Jersey after saving everyone else in the home.
Immigration agents arrested 20 people during a raid at a warehouse in Edison, New Jersey, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security says.
Amanda Anisimova upset No. 1-ranked Aryna Sabalenka 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 at Wimbledon on Thursday to reach the first Grand Slam final of her career.
A Queens robbery suspect fleeing on an e-bike was killed during a police pursuit after crashing in New Hyde Park, NYPD says.
Police say a dangerous batch of drugs is connected to multiple fatal overdoses in Coram.
A Long Island grandmother has a license plate that somehow matches the numbers as an NYPD patrol car. She says she's being billed for tolls that are not hers.
Insurance experts warn property insurance premiums will climb even higher than they already are.
A Long Island family says their town is to blame for delays on reconstruction plans after a driver crashed into their home.
President Trump is attending the FIFA Club World Cup final at MetLife Stadium, giving him a preview of what's in store when the U.S., Mexico and Canada host the 2026 World Cup.
Protesters rallied outside Trump Tower in NYC over the federal government's plan to end the 988 suicide prevention lifeline's option for LGBTQ+ youth.
President Trump announced on social media that he is levying 30% tariffs against Mexico and the European Union. They are set to begin on Aug. 1.
Gov. Kathy Hochul says the federal government is withholding hundreds of millions of dollars for New York's emergency management and counterterrorism efforts.
The decision undoes an attempt to wrap up more than two decades of military prosecution beset by legal and logistical troubles.
Protesters rallied outside Trump Tower in NYC over the federal government's plan to end the 988 suicide prevention lifeline's option for LGBTQ+ youth.
Mount Sinai's Waldman Melanoma and Skin Cancer Center uses relatively new screening technology to detect and monitor spots.
Novo Nordisk said it will stop selling Wegovy on Hims & Hers, claiming the telehealth company sold knockoff versions of the weight-loss drug.
A Long Island teenager says a Navy SEAL museum and the people who run it inspired him to overcome an unthinkable challenge.
The clock is ticking on United Healthcare and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center to reach a contract agreement or thousands of patients could lose coverage for much-needed care.
Rise Up NYC, the free concert series that launched in 2022, is returning to the five boroughs this summer.
Organizers say the event is likely going to be New York City's largest dance music festival, with some 50,000 fans in attendance.
During a remote hearing in the Sean "Diddy" Combs case in Manhattan on Tuesday, a judge said the music mogul will face sentencing on Oct. 3.
With the release of Bad Bunny's new video for the song "NUEVAYoL," the Valencia Bakery in the Bronx is getting a lot of recognition.
Sean "Diddy" Combs' lawyer says the music mogul got a standing ovation from fellow prisoners when he returned to the federal lockup in Brooklyn after the verdict.
President Trump is attending the FIFA Club World Cup final at MetLife Stadium, giving him a preview of what's in store when the U.S., Mexico and Canada host the 2026 World Cup.
Idan Toklomati and Kerwin Vargas each scored a goal to help Charlotte FC beat New York City FC 2-0.
Indiana Vassilev and Bruno Damiani scored in the first half and the Philadelphia Union went on to defeat the New York Red Bulls 2-0.
Juan Soto homered to lead the New York Mets past the Kansas City Royals 3-1 on Saturday.
Aaron Judge didn't just become the fastest player to hit 350 home runs, he did it in 192 fewer games than Mark McGwire.
It's now been six months since the massive fire at the apartments at 2910 Wallace Ave. left hundreds of people displaced.
A frustrated Brooklyn homeowner reached out to CBS News New York for help about a dangerous tree outside her home.
Concerns with a so-called open-air drug market in the South Bronx continue to soar.
Brooklyn Botanic Garden has opened a centennial exhibit celebrating its internationally respected bonsai collection.
With the release of Bad Bunny's new video for the song "NUEVAYoL," the Valencia Bakery in the Bronx is getting a lot of recognition.
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.
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.
Tens of thousands of people flooded Manhattan streets on June 2, 2024 for the 60th annual Israel Day on Fifth Parade.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
A New York City robbery suspect was killed in a crash while leading police on a pursuit from Queens to Long Island.
John Elliott has the Tri-State Area's updated Sunday morning First Alert Forecast on CBS News New York.
CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock has your weather forecast for July 12 at 11 p.m.
Paris Saint-Germain F.C. fans flocked to the team's flagship store in New York City on Saturday as they get ready to take on Chelsea in the Club World Cup Final.
The Water Lantern Festival was held Saturday night at Flushing Meadows Corona Park in Queens.
