Project to expand roadways over Cross Bronx Expressway suspended
The $900 million proposal was designed to ease traffic but there was widespread opposition that it would increase toxic emissions and pollution.
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The $900 million proposal was designed to ease traffic but there was widespread opposition that it would increase toxic emissions and pollution.
The $900 million proposal would have expanded the Cross Bronx Expressway by 50 feet in an effort to ease traffic.
A crash on the eastbound lanes of the bridge near the Cross Bronx Expressway is causing traffic delays.
The Port Authority is making emergency repairs after concrete fell onto the expressway on the approach to the George Washington Bridge.
A 56-year-old man was hospitalized Wednesday morning after debris fell from a Cross Bronx Expressway overpass onto a car below, sources said.
The incident forced the closure of the lanes leading to the outbound George Washington Bridge. CBS News New York's Tony Aiello reports.
One person was injured after debris fell on a vehicle, injuring one person, on the Cross Bronx Expressway. CBS News New York's Tony Aiello reports.
An earlier crash on the Cross Bronx Expressway has made a mess of traffic for the morning commute.
Officers responded just after 6 p.m. on Sunday to the service road and Ellis Avenue in the Unionport neighborhood. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
Drivers faced major delays at the George Washington Bridge on Friday morning following a tractor-trailer crash on the Cross Bronx Expressway.
The crash led to major delays for the morning commute around the area, with some drivers struck in traffic for hours. CBS News New York's Nick Caloway has the latest.
The FDNY says five vehicles were involved, and two people were taken to local hospitals with minor injuries.
A $1 billion plan to fix up the Cross Bronx Expressway has reached a roadblock with some residents. They took CBS News New York's Tony Aiello on a tour to explain why they're worried.
Drivers are facing delays at the George Washington Bridge from earlier construction on the Cross Bronx Expressway.
A crash involving four vehicles has the westbound lanes of the Cross Bronx Expressway closed for the Monday a.m. commute.
Traffic suffered a major tie-up on the George Washington Bridge and Cross Bronx Expressway Friday morning due to a fuel spill.
Drivers faced upwards of 90-minute delays, as the eastbound lanes were closed for several hours.
As of 6 a.m., drivers were facing a 90-minute delay and counting.
Drivers are dealing with delays in and around New York City as people try to return home following the long holiday weekend.
CBS New York's Jenna DeAngelis has the latest on the holiday exodus at LaGuardia Airport.
The Bronx is a complex borough with a complex set of issues. Borough President Vanessa Gibson joined "The Point" for an exclusive conversation with Marcia Kramer.
Watch Marcia Kramer's conversation with Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson on "The Point."
Fausto Rodriguez was fatally shot on Aug. 25 after he was involved in a crash on the expressway.
A wake was held Saturday evening for a man killed in a suspected road rage shooting on the Cross Bronx Expressway. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3Z4tzUs
Police are trying to figure out if a deadly shooting on the Cross Bronx Expressway on Friday night was the result of road rage.
Three New Jersey beaches were shut down after state environmental officials discovered high levels of fecal bacteria in the water.
An NYPD inspector who was the commanding officer of the 46th Precinct has been indicted on attempted rape and a host of other charges.
New York City's popular Summer Streets events are back for 2026, with new hours in some boroughs based on community feedback.
Prince Harry and Meghan have a rocky relationship with the prince's father.
New York City's Health Department says it identified 31 cooling towers where Legionella bacteria has been detected on the Upper East Side.
An NYPD inspector who was the commanding officer of the 46th Precinct has been indicted on attempted rape and a host of other charges.
New York City's popular Summer Streets events are back for 2026, with new hours in some boroughs based on community feedback.
New York City's Health Department says it identified 31 cooling towers where Legionella bacteria has been detected on the Upper East Side.
Anyone who double-parks, blocks a bus stop, or idles in bus lanes part of the Automated Camera Enforcement Program is likely getting a ticket.
Scattered flash flooding, some severe thunderstorms and downpours are returning to the New York and New Jersey area Friday.
Scattered flash flooding, some severe thunderstorms and downpours are returning to the New York and New Jersey area Friday.
Thursday's flood warnings have been canceled for New York City and New Jersey, but storms are expected to return Friday.
Severe thunderstorms swept through New York and New Jersey on Saturday night, causing damage amid Fourth of July festivities.
The brutal heat wave caused power problems across New York City on Friday.
New York City Thursday tied the record high temperature of 100 degrees set on this date in 1966.
Three New Jersey beaches were shut down after state environmental officials discovered high levels of fecal bacteria in the water.
Nadine Menendez is starting her 54-month sentence for her role in a federal bribery scheme with her husband.
Scattered flash flooding, some severe thunderstorms and downpours are returning to the New York and New Jersey area Friday.
Lightning apparently struck a home and sparked a fire in New Jersey amid torrential storms Thursday.
Thursday's flood warnings have been canceled for New York City and New Jersey, but storms are expected to return Friday.
Scattered flash flooding, some severe thunderstorms and downpours are returning to the New York and New Jersey area Friday.
The Smithtown Library on Long Island opened all of its doors Thursday, nearly two years after a wave of water flowed through the building during catastrophic flooding. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
Some people who watched the FourLeaf Air Show at Jones Beach over the weekend are claiming the colorful smoke from the performing planes damaged their boats.
Thursday's flood warnings have been canceled for New York City and New Jersey, but storms are expected to return Friday.
Three arrests have been made in a large-scale mail-theft scheme that struck over and over again right outside of Long Island post offices.
Nadine Menendez is starting her 54-month sentence for her role in a federal bribery scheme with her husband.
President Trump said Friday he won't sign the law, but a U.S. official said he isn't expected to veto it either.
New York City has tested about 150 cooling towers for Legionella bacteria and detected it in at least one on Manhattan's Upper East side.
Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner is suspending his campaign against GOP Sen. Susan Collins, after a woman accused him of sexually assaulting her five years ago.
The former Pfizer building in Midtown is among the largest office-to-residential building conversions in New York City history. The City Council has recently paved the way for similar projects.
New York City's Health Department says it identified 31 cooling towers where Legionella bacteria has been detected on the Upper East Side.
New York City has tested about 150 cooling towers for Legionella bacteria and detected it in at least one on Manhattan's Upper East side.
Cooling tower testing continues on New York City's Upper East Side as the number of Legionnaires' disease cases continues to grow.
Nearly 300 cases of cyclosporiasis have been reported in New York City alone over the past two months, health officials said Wednesday.
A cluster of Legionnaires' disease cases on New York City's Upper East Side is under investigation, health officials say.
Bonnie Tyler, the Welsh pop star best known for singing the chart-topping power ballad "Total Eclipse of the Heart" in 1983, has died. She was 75.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married in a place that generates plenty of garbage, and one man figured out there is a market for it if you package it just right.
The nominations for the 78th annual Primetime Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday morning in Los Angeles, with the final season of HBO Max's "Hacks" setting a new record for the most nominations in a single year for a comedy series.
"Dolly: A True Original Musical" will take viewers on a journey of the singer's life at the St. James Theatre on West 44th Street.
The Empire State Building lit up in blue for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding Friday night.
Rice hit his 28th homer, a towering three-run shot to right-center, off Casey Legumina in the sixth to extend New York's lead to 10-3.
Sean Manaea had his longest start in 21 months for the Mets, who won a series for just the third time since June 1.
Christian Pulisic was diagnosed with a fractured right leg, the U.S. Soccer Federation announced Thursday.
Jalen Brunson's jersey that he wore during Game 1 of the NBA Finals sold for more than $1 million at an auction Wednesday.
Jared Young was plunked with the bases loaded in the eighth inning, sparking a five-run rally that lifted the Mets to a 6-2 win over the Royals.
Eddie Palmieri, the East Harlem legend who revolutionized Latin music, now has a street renamed in his honor.
Services for the UnderServed's urban gardens and beehives provide therapeutic opportunities for New Yorkers with intellectual and developmental disabilities and behavioral health challenges
Religious institutions across the country are exploring how their properties can help address the affordable housing crisis, with a Brooklyn development offering a model for blending community needs with faith-based missions.
The Classical Theatre of Harlem's artistic director says Shakespeare's famous tragedy is more relevant today, though audiences can always expect a twist.
Brooklyn residents say loose boards and protruding nails on the Coney Island boardwalk have caused serious injuries.
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.
Three popular New Jersey beaches were shut down after state environmental officials discovered high levels of fecal bacteria in the water. CBS News New York's Christine Sloan reports.
The country music star sang yacht rock classics on an East River ferry during the evening commute.
An NYPD inspector who was the commanding officer of the 46th Precinct in the Bronx has been indicted on attempted rape and a host of other charges. This comes as a separate lawsuit was filed against the NYPD by three female officers in that precinct, alleging sexual harassment and a hostile work environment. CBS News New York's Alice Gainer reports.
New video shows a harrowing water rescue in New Jersey during Thursday's storms.
A bill that calls for a ban on horse carriages in Central Park could be a step closer to passing in the City Council.
