Interborough Express looks to bring trolley cars back to NYC
The MTA says the proposed route will shorten travel between Bay Ridge and Jackson Heights by using light rail.
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The MTA says the proposed route will shorten travel between Bay Ridge and Jackson Heights by using light rail.
Soon the commute between Brooklyn and Queens is going to look and sound different thanks to the MTA's Interborough Express project. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook has been tracking how the project is shaping up, and spoke with a train expert to understand how this will look for your commute.
Police say the family's roommate has been charged with killing the mother and leaving her two young children with critical injuries. CBS New York's Zinnia Maldonado has the very latest from the scene in Sunset Park.
According to police, the suspect lived in the same apartment as the victims, but they are not related.
A man is in custody, accused of bludgeoning his roommate to death in Brooklyn on Wednesday. The victim's two young children were also attacked. CBS New York's Alecia Reid reports. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3KUwSYa
Some families told a community activist they were forced to leave behind high chairs, baby bathtubs and more.
A mother is dead and her children are fighting for their lives after a brutal attack with a hammer in Brooklyn. CBS New York's Alecia Reid reports. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3KUwSYa
A woman was killed and two children are fighting for their lives after a hammer attack in Brooklyn on Wednesday, police say. CBS New York's Alecia Reid reports. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3KUwSYa
Police provided an update Wednesday after a mother was killed and two children were seriously injured in a hammer attack in Brooklyn. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3KUwSYa
A woman and two children were assaulted with a blunt object in Brooklyn on Wednesday. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3KUwSYa
The beach is not closed, but officials warn there are inadequate water quality levels.
Officials say three people were treated for injures after a truck overturned on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway.
There were more protests Tuesday night against plans for a new asylum seeker center in Brooklyn. The city has run out of room, and protesters say they're out of patience. CBS New York's Dick Brennan reports. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3YMKhaC
The driver was trying to back his into a parking spot when he hit the woman, who is in critical condition.
Police said victim was on her mobility scooter and was struck by a driver who was backing into a spot. CBS New York's Kristine Johnson has the latest.
Families and community leaders told CBS New York's Christina Fan the blaze on Sunday couldn't have come at a worse time.
The hospital recently completed its 500th such surgery, providing advanced care to underserved communities.
Police said the three children were taken to the hospital in critical condition with symptoms of smoke inhalation.
The governor also announced another $20 million in aid is coming to the city to help deal with the crisis. CBS New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
Families and community leaders told CBS New York the blaze on Sunday couldn't have come at a worse time.
Livelihoods were destroyed, families were displaced, and a community was left without vital services, all the result of a massive fire in Williamsburg over the weekend that burned down nearly a dozen businesses. CBS New York's Christina Fan reports.
Three children remain hospitalized Monday afternoon after police said they were home alone when a fire swept through their apartment in Brooklyn. CBS New York's Jessica Moore reports.
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced she just got the lease to open the site for 2,500 single adults. She said the state would pay for it. CBS New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
Chopper 2 was over Blake and Sheffield Avenues in East New York. The man is expected to survive.
Three children are hospitalized Monday afternoon after police said they were home alone when a fire swept through their apartment. CBS New York's Zinnia Maldonado reports.
After learning to swim in her 40s, one school leader is helping students gain life-saving skills.
Entrepreneurs in Brooklyn are reimagining laundry day as a social experience, turning neighborhood laundromats into gathering spaces.
The owner of a New Jersey diner says World Cup matches at MetLife Stadium have been bad for business.
New Yorkers are voting in several key House primaries on Tuesday and could replace Democratic incumbents with more left-of-center nominees.
New York City sanitation workers picked up more than 75,000 pounds of confetti and litter after the Knicks ticker-tape parade, likely a new record.
After learning to swim in her 40s, one school leader is helping students gain life-saving skills.
Entrepreneurs in Brooklyn are reimagining laundry day as a social experience, turning neighborhood laundromats into gathering spaces.
New Yorkers are voting in several key House primaries on Tuesday and could replace Democratic incumbents with more left-of-center nominees.
New York City sanitation workers picked up more than 75,000 pounds of confetti and litter after the Knicks ticker-tape parade, likely a new record.
Horse carriage operations started back up in New York City's Central Park on Tuesday, less than one week after an 18-year-old tourist died in a collision that led to the voluntary suspension.
Monday's severe weather has come and gone, but that doesn't mean the system is leaving the area.
After a tranquil, warm weekend, more turbulent weather lies ahead in the New York City area.
Weather is tranquil and pleasant in the New York City area for Father's Day weekend as summer officially begins.
Dangerous heat is building across the Tri-State Area with the threat of severe storms, making Thursday and Friday First Alert Weather Days.
Thursday and Friday will be First Alert Weather Days in the New York City area, with high temperatures and the chance for strong storms.
The owner of a New Jersey diner says World Cup matches at MetLife Stadium have been bad for business.
Monday's severe weather has come and gone, but that doesn't mean the system is leaving the area.
A man from New Jersey was charged after he allegedly hit and killed two teen pedestrians in Townsend, Delaware, over the weekend.
After a tranquil, warm weekend, more turbulent weather lies ahead in the New York City area.
Traffic will be impacted in Midtown Manhattan as the city initiates shuttle bus corridors and street closures to accommodate World Cup ticketholders.
New Yorkers are voting in several key House primaries on Tuesday and could replace Democratic incumbents with more left-of-center nominees.
A woman, her mother and her daughter from Bayport were all indicted in connection with Jor'Dynn Duncan's death on Long Island.
There is a new kind of on-demand video messaging called "kosher cameos" that just launched on Long Island and it doesn't cost a thing.
Monday's severe weather has come and gone, but that doesn't mean the system is leaving the area.
Firefighters in Hempstead used a ladder truck to free a seagull that got tangled in a rope above a busy street.
Horse carriage operations started back up in New York City's Central Park on Tuesday, less than one week after an 18-year-old tourist died in a collision that led to the voluntary suspension.
New York City voters are heading to the polls Tuesday for the primary election, with several closely watched races on the ballot.
Voters are going to the polls Tuesday for contests in New York, South Carolina, Maryland and Utah.
President Trump has insisted that vandals, rather than questionable craftsmanship, are responsible for the enduring problems following the Reflecting Pool's $14.7 million sealant job.
Safety upgrades are coming to Westchester County Airport, which serves 2 million flyers every year. U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced on Monday what's planned.
An off-duty EMT jumped into action at the Knicks parade Thursday when a man appeared to be suffering from an overdose.
New York broadcast giant Bill Ritter announced Friday he is stepping down from the WABC anchor desk after being diagnosed with early stage Alzheimer's.
For half a century, The Valerie Fund has been dedicated to providing care to children with cancer and blood disorders.
A New Jersey nonprofit called The Valerie Fund is celebrating 50 years of providing comprehensive care to children with cancer and blood disorders.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill is urging people to donate blood ahead of the summer months.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
When a large tent appeared next door to Taylor Swift's Watch Hill estate this week, it didn't take long for speculation about the superstar's impending nuptials to ripple through the affluent New England seaside village.
Claude Guillemot and a flight instructor were flying in a twin-motor Cessna 421 on Friday evening. An investigation into the crash is underway.
James Burrows directed more than 1,000 episodes of television, including every episode of the original "Will & Grace."
A New York Knicks documentary series is in the works from director and Knicks superfan Ben Stiller.
New York City sanitation workers picked up more than 75,000 pounds of confetti and litter after the Knicks ticker-tape parade, likely a new record.
FIFA Men's World Cup fans in New York City can soak in the history of the tournament at the FIFA museum at Rockefeller Center in Midtown.
The Timberwolves are trading Julius Randle and a first-round pick to the Nets as part of a three-team deal that also includes the Chicago Bulls, a person with knowledge of the terms told the AP.
Riley Greene homered and Kevin McGonigle drove in two runs as the Detroit Tigers beat Gerrit Cole for the first time in 10 years, winning 5-3 against the New York Yankees.
New York is forming an exploratory committee to evaluate the potential of hosting the Winter Olympics for the first time since 1980.
After learning to swim in her 40s, one school leader is helping students gain life-saving skills.
Entrepreneurs in Brooklyn are reimagining laundry day as a social experience, turning neighborhood laundromats into gathering spaces.
Experts say the team's title run created a feeling of collective joy and connection, while some local businesses are also seeing a boost from the celebration.
Knicks fans who couldn't make it to Thursday's parade still found a way to celebrate across New York in true blue-and-orange fashion.
A vending machine in Coney Island is offering something unusual alongside the neighborhood's classic attractions: original artwork from local artists.
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 fiancée of Karl-Anthony Towns brought the bag to nearly every Knicks game leading up to the NBA championship.
Miranda and Eisa Davis will write the book, music and lyrics for the musical based on the 1979 movie produced by Paramount.
After learning to swim later in life, a Brooklyn principal launched an effort across multiple schools to get students in the water. CBS News New York's Hannah Kliger reports.
Scott Padgett has the Tri-State Area's updated Tuesday evening First Alert Forecast on CBS News New York.
CBS News New York's Ali Bauman speaks to the candidates in the hotly contested 10th District and Marcia Kramer has analysis of how much Mayor Mamdani is influencing several races.
