Future Manhattan flood gates on display on Lower East Side
New York City officials say they'll soon be able to deploy flip-up flood gates that are being placed underneath the FDR Drive to protect Manhattan from extreme floodwaters.
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New York City officials say they'll soon be able to deploy flip-up flood gates that are being placed underneath the FDR Drive to protect Manhattan from extreme floodwaters.
Tom Foley, the commissioner of the city's Department of Design and Construction, said the 90 barriers will be activated days before a storm. CBS News New York's Zinnia Maldonado reports.
The FDR Drive southbound lanes have reopened following a deadly crash that shut down a section of the road overnight. CBS News New York's Kristie Keleshian reports from Manhattan's East Side.
Police say one person was killed and another was hospitalized after a deadly crash overnight in the northbound lanes near 70th Street. CBS News New York's Kristie Keleshian is live on the scene.
A deadly crash on the FDR Drive has shut down a section of the roadway in both directions. CBS News New York's Kristie Keleshian has the latest from the scene.
The FDR Drive in NYC was closed for several hours following a deadly accident that backed up traffic in Manhattan.
The NYPD says a woman was killed in a hit-and-run on the FDR Drive near East Houston Street early Saturday morning.
Part of the FDR Drive in Manhattan closed to traffic Saturday night but has since reopened.
Drivers who use the FDR should get ready for a detour this weekend. Northbound and southbound lanes between the exits for the Brooklyn and Williamsburg bridges will close starting at 11 p.m. Saturday through Sunday at 8 a.m.
Traffic was at a standstill for hours this morning when a tractor-trailer struck an overpass and ripped its roof off near 91st Street.
Authorities have the road blocked at 91st Street after a tractor-trailer hit an overpass overnight.
Drivers had to use the Henry Hudson Parkway as an alternate route.
Authorities have the road blocked at 91st Street after a tractor-trailer hit an overpass.
Gov. Kathy Hochul called the flooding "historic," saying the state was on track to set a new record for rainfall.
Police said Ismael English tried to rob his driver Tuesday, stabbed him, then ran off before jumping down several stories to escape police.
Video shows the suspect trying desperately to flee the scene. Eventually, he jumped off the overpass of the FDR before police captured him. CBS New York's Ali Bauman has the story.
The violence erupted on the FDR Drive on Tuesday afternoon. CBS New York's Ali Bauman has the latest.
Police said it all started just before 3 p.m. A suspect was taken into custody.
Sources said the suspect was a passenger in an Uber when he stabbed his driver while trying to rob him.
Jim Smith reports from Chopper 2.
Police say a 36-year-old man was killed when he crashed into the divider on the southbound side at Grand Street.
CBS2's John Dias reports on a fiery crash that killed two women and hospitalized a man.
CBS2's John Dias has the latest on how it's affecting the morning commute.
The northbound lanes remain closed, making for a mess of a morning commute.
Investigators said the man was riding a motor scooter when he collided with a car around 10 p.m. Sunday.
The San Antonio Spurs upended the New York Knicks 120-105 on Wednesday night.
Yankee Stadium has unveiled new dining menu items ahead of the upcoming season.
A man is facing charges after allegedly breaking into several temples in New York City's Chinatown and damaging religious statues this week.
Plans to close and consolidate schools in Middletown, New Jersey, have angered parents and students who feel blindsided by the news.
The MTA has replaced traditional wooden benches with metal leaning benches at one popular Manhattan subway station.
Yankee Stadium has unveiled new dining menu items ahead of the upcoming season.
A man is facing charges after allegedly breaking into several temples in New York City's Chinatown and damaging religious statues this week.
The MTA has replaced traditional wooden benches with metal leaning benches at one popular Manhattan subway station.
Gabby Petito's grandmother announced a new fundraiser in her granddaughter's name Wednesday to mark what would have been Petito's 26th birthday.
The Trump administration is threatening to cut billions of dollars in federal funding to the MTA over subway crime, but MTA officials, the governor and the mayor say they're not worried because crime is already down.
Stormy weather arrived overnight around the NYC area, bringing heavy rain and high winds.
We have a First Alert Weather Day coming our way, starting Sunday afternoon.
Gusts between 30-40 mph combined with dry fuels and low humidity levels will lead to a continued risk of wildfire development through the rest of the weekend.
A wind advisory is in effect for New York City and the surrounding area Friday due to gusts of up to 50 mph.
From flooding to downed trees, Wednesday's rain wreaked havoc on some parts of the Tri-State Area.
Plans to close and consolidate schools in Middletown, New Jersey, have angered parents and students who feel blindsided by the news.
Another sinkhole on I-80 forced drivers to take detours Wednesday in Wharton, New Jersey.
Witnesses cited in court documents said Lumberton Mayor Gina LaPlaca drove across multiple lanes and almost hit a utility pole.
Mercy House, a ministry of the Archdiocese of Newark, hosted a big celebration for mothers-to-be in need. It's the first time it has hosted one.
A New Jersey family says they would be heavily impacted by any proposed cuts to Medicaid.
Gabby Petito's grandmother announced a new fundraiser in her granddaughter's name Wednesday to mark what would have been Petito's 26th birthday.
Hempstead was once one of the most active business districts on Long Island. It now appears to be on the way to recovery.
Three Long Island fire departments that displayed the Confederate flag have now reached a settlement over alleged discrimination.
It's been four years since an acid attack left a Long Island college student disfigured. Nafiah Ikram was attacked in her Elmont driveway.
As Americans live longer, there's a dire need to create an age-friendly health care system. But right now, there aren't enough doctors specializing in geriatrics to care for older adults.
The Trump administration is threatening to cut billions of dollars in federal funding to the MTA over subway crime, but MTA officials, the governor and the mayor say they're not worried because crime is already down.
The Trump administration's deadline to Columbia University to make changes is set for the end of the day Thursday.
The Pentagon ordered a digital refresh to remove content featuring DEI, which has led to the removal in some cases of pages recognizing significant figures in the U.S. military's history.
"I myself don't give away anything for nothing," Rep. Nancy Pelosi said about Schumer's handling of last week's government shutdown vote.
During the call, Trump suggested the U.S. could take ownership of and run Ukrainian's nuclear power plants, which he said would help protect Ukraine's energy infrastructure.
A New Jersey family says they would be heavily impacted by any proposed cuts to Medicaid.
As Americans live longer, there's a dire need to create an age-friendly health care system. But right now, there aren't enough doctors specializing in geriatrics to care for older adults.
Saturday marks five years since New York City announced citywide lockdowns due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Two cats in separate New York City households have tested positive for bird flu, the city health department says.
A patient on Long Island is the first in New York to be cured of sickle cell anemia, doctors say.
Tracy Morgan had a health scare and was seen getting sick during the Knicks-Heat game Monday at Madison Square Garden in NYC.
Sean "Diddy" Combs' trial for federal sex trafficking charges will begin a week later than expected, a judge in Manhattan ruled Friday.
Celebrities like Laurence Fishburne, Mark Ruffalo and Matthew Broderick were among those rallying Saturday to keep a 135-year-old church and theater space on the Upper West Side open.
Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa were found dead in their home last week in a gated community in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
The FIFA World Cup final will have a halftime show for the first time in history when it comes to New Jersey's MetLife Stadium in 2026.
The San Antonio Spurs upended the New York Knicks 120-105 on Wednesday night.
Baylor Scheierman scored a career-high 20 points, Kristaps Porzingas had 25 points and the Boston Celtics beat the Brooklyn Nets 104-96 on Tuesday night.
Nazem Kadri and Matt Coronato scored first-period goals and the Flames beat the Rangers 2-1 on Tuesday night.
Pierre Engvall scored the tiebreaking goal in New York's four-goal third period, and the Islanders rallied to beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-2.
Tracy Morgan had a health scare and was seen getting sick during the Knicks-Heat game Monday at Madison Square Garden in NYC.
Yankee Stadium has unveiled new dining menu items ahead of the upcoming season.
Tensions are sparking in southern Brooklyn as residents learn of lithium-ion battery energy storage systems moving into vacant storefronts and lots along industrial corridors, many just steps from residential homes.
At Bronx Charter School for the Arts, students aren't the only ones learning a few lessons.
This Woman's History Month, we're remembering the woman who brought the construction of the Brooklyn Bridge across the finish line.
Residents in parts of Queens say neighborhood streets are being treated like a parking lot for trucks, with trash accumulating among commercial vehicles left on the roadside.
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.
The 50th Annual Village Halloween Parade drew massive crowds, celebrating the theme "Upside/Down:Inside/OUT."
CBS News New York's Rob Marciano has your First Alert Forecast for March 19 at 11 p.m.
Columbia University stands to lose $400 million in federal funding if they don't comply with a list of White House demands by Thursday. One university researcher told CBS News New York's Ali Bauman his life's work to help millions with a chronic illness is now on hold.
The only Planned Parenthood in Manhattan is set to close.
For some time on Wednesday, a webpage saluting Jackie Robinson for his World War II service was removed from the Department of Defense website, apparently the victim of the Trump administration scrubbing DEI references from websites. CBS News New York's Dick Brennan reports.
Loved ones on Wednesday remembered a Brooklyn teenager killed in a drive-by shooting one year ago. They were joined by other community members all connected through grief by gun violence. CBS News New York's Lori Bordonaro reports.
