Officials Call For Changes At Queensboro Bridge Off-Ramp Following Fatal Crash
New York state Sen. Mike Gianaris and Councilman Jimmy Van Bramer have demanded changes at what they're calling a dangerous off-ramp following a fatal car accident.
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New York state Sen. Mike Gianaris and Councilman Jimmy Van Bramer have demanded changes at what they're calling a dangerous off-ramp following a fatal car accident.
The 10-year veteran and mother of two was driving home from her shift when her car struck a guard rail and then a cement barrier on the Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge ramp just before 2 a.m. Tuesday morning.
The accident happened on Long Beach Road shortly after 1 p.m.
Seventeen-year-old Jeff Zatkowski and his girlfriend, 18-year-old Nicole Surace, died Saturday night after he lost control of his car in East Brunswick.
The Rosen family is counting their blessings after not one, but two separate accidents sent cars careening into their home on Oak Lane in Roslyn Heights.
An out-of-control car jumped a curb just outside a Trader Joe's supermarket in Westwood, pinning an employee between the vehicle and shopping cart racks.
The accident occurred at Park Avenue and East 102nd Street around 1 p.m. Monday.
The accident occurred just after midnight at West 240th Street and Broadway. The man, who was driving a 2011 Isuzu Rodeo, was pronounced dead at the scene.
The crash happened on Willis Avenue in the Mott Haven section of the borough just after 3:30 a.m. Monday.
The 8-mile stretch near Norwalk, Conn., accounts for more than 10 percent of I-95 crashes in Connecticut.
The car's driver was speeding before it struck a tree, sources said.
Marissa Kovalovsky, 19, appeared in court Thursday, where she pleaded not guilty to charges of reckless endangerment.
Investigators say 17-year-old Franklin Reyes was behind the wheel of an SUV, fleeing from police when he struck and killed Ariel Russo on June 4th.
Dan Langley, 20, crashed into another car when he suffered a heart attack while driving April 1. Police issued Langley three tickets for the whole incident.
Authorities said Tuesday that troopers also investigated 281 accidents including fatal crashes in West Hartford and North Stonington over the three-day Memorial Day weekend.
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The two accidents have left at least four of the five in critical condition.
Emergency crews from five area communities responded and had to pull some of the victims from the car.
Tom Archer has lost count of how times he's helped victims of car accidents on Smithtown Boulevard. His son was 15 when an accident on the road left him brain damaged.
An out-of-control vehicle crashed into the shop at 126th Street and 35th Avenue in Willets Point, injuring several workers and killing at least one person.
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In the wake of a curb-hopping crash that took the life of a teenager, locals are calling for studies and action on what they say are the dangerous roads around high schools and LaGuardia Community College in Long Island City, Queens.
It happened around 10:30 a.m. Monday near LaGuardia Community College on Thomson Avenue and 30th Street in Long Island City.
Police on Monday identified and released a photo of a suspect in a hit-and-run crash that wiped away a young family in Brooklyn – leaving the Tri-State Area stunned.
A young Orthodox Jewish couple expecting their first child was killed in a car crash in Williamsburg as they headed to the hospital.
NewYork-Presbyterian said it will resume bargaining with NYSNA on Thursday evening, with the help of a mediator.
A federal judge ruled the Empire Wind project can move forward while he considers the merits of the Trump administration's order to suspend it.
Hochul said she would commit $1.7 billion in the next budget to expand child care in New York in her 2026 state of the state address.
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A panel of judges on a federal appeals court ruled Thursday that a district court judge did not have the authority to order the release of Columbia University activist Mahmoud Khalil.
NewYork-Presbyterian said it will resume bargaining with NYSNA on Thursday evening, with the help of a mediator.
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Border czar Tom Homan said no decision had been made about the exact nature of the cuts, which are supposed to take effect in two weeks.
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Wednesday night, things begin to change. Showers linger, and areas well north and west may pick up some light snow.
Police in Danbury, Connecticut, are actively looking for a man who they believe fired a deadly gunshot that traveled through a wall and killed his neighbor.
There's plenty of sunshine is on the way to the Tri-State Area, but the First Alert Weather team is also tracking a round of snow later this week.
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Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop is reflecting on his public career as he moves to New York for his next job.
Priyatharsini Natarajan, 35, of Hillsborough, N.J. faces two first-degree murder charges in the death of her two boys, 5 and 7.
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The New Jersey governor highlighted his achievements during his eight years in office in his final State of the State address.
A federal judge ruled the Empire Wind project can move forward while he considers the merits of the Trump administration's order to suspend it.
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Three people were sentenced Tuesday for their roles in murdering and dismembering a man and a woman in Amityville in February 2024.
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An Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer shot a man Wednesday night in north Minneapolis after allegedly being attacked by men with shovels during an arrest operation, three U.S. officials told CBS News.
Border czar Tom Homan said no decision had been made about the exact nature of the cuts, which are supposed to take effect in two weeks.
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Nurses continue to hold the picket line as the largest nurses' strike in New York City history is on its third day with no end in sight.
Nurses say health care benefits and workplace safety are their main reasons for striking, and are refusing to go back to work until their demands are met.
Loved ones of patients at hospitals in New York City are concerned about care as nurses continue to strike due to failed contract negotiations on Monday.
The New York State Nurses Association said it called for the strike as negotiations stalled with the city's wealthiest hospitals.
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John Forté, the Grammy-nominated musician known for his work with the Fugees, was found dead in his home in Massachusetts.
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According to the indictment, players on 17 different NCAA Division I men's basketball teams fixed or attempted to fix 29 games.
Negotiations are ongoing, but John Harbaugh is expected to end up coaching the New York Giants.
The Kings (11-30) won their third straight to spoil the return of Knicks coach Mike Brown, who made his first appearance in Sacramento since being abruptly fired early in the 2024-25 season.
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A city-approved plan to rezone a stretch of Atlantic Avenue is expected to bring thousands of new apartments to Brooklyn, but tenant advocates say the deal falls short for lower-income residents and could accelerate displacement.
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Harlem native Teyana Taylor wins her first major acting honor at the 83rd Golden Globes Awards for her performance in Paul Thomas Anderson's "One Battle After Another." Locals say it's a win for the whole neighborhood.
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The Halloween tradition strolled through Manhattan's East Village on Sunday, with furry friends dressed in colorful costumes.
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