NYC road closures and subway outages to know for your commute amid ongoing flooding
Gov. Kathy Hochul called the flooding "historic," saying the state was on track to set a new record for rainfall.
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Passenger banned from Lyft after allegedly stabbing driver, leaping from FDR Drive
Police said Ismael English tried to rob his driver Tuesday, stabbed him, then ran off before jumping down several stories to escape police.
Man accused of stabbing Lyft driver on FDR taken into custody
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.
Uber driver critically injured after being stabbed by passenger
The violence erupted on the FDR Drive on Tuesday afternoon. CBS New York's Ali Bauman has the latest.
NYPD: Ride-share driver stabbed by passenger on FDR Drive
Police said it all started just before 3 p.m. A suspect was taken into custody.
Uber driver stabbed on the FDR
Sources said the suspect was a passenger in an Uber when he stabbed his driver while trying to rob him.
Heavy delays on FDR Drive due to 2 crashes
Jim Smith reports from Chopper 2.
Fatal motorcycle crash snarls FDR for hours
Police say a 36-year-old man was killed when he crashed into the divider on the southbound side at Grand Street.
Deadly crash snarls commute on FDR Drive
CBS2's John Dias reports on a fiery crash that killed two women and hospitalized a man.
2 dead, 1 injured after fiery crash on FDR Drive
CBS2's John Dias has the latest on how it's affecting the morning commute.
2 dead, 1 injured after fiery crash on FDR Drive
The northbound lanes remain closed, making for a mess of a morning commute.
Police: Man Critically Hurt In FDR Drive Hit-And-Run
Investigators said the man was riding a motor scooter when he collided with a car around 10 p.m. Sunday.
NYPD Makes Arrest In Alleged Sexual Assault Near FDR Drive, Searches For Person Of Interest In Attack On Woman In Central Park
The NYPD provided an update Thursday afternoon on two sexual assaults that happened earlier in the morning.
Protesters Calling For Climate Action Block FDR Drive
The demonstration brought traffic to a standstill Monday on the northbound FDR Drive.
FDR Drive Reopens After Tractor-Trailer Hits Overpass
Southbound lanes were closed from 96th Street for cleanup, and reopened around 3 a.m.
Black Lives Matter Protesters Stop Traffic On FDR Drive
The NYPD ultimately had to shut down the highway, forcing countless drivers to sit in their cars because of the demonstration.
Police: Carjacking Suspect Stole 3 Vehicles, Forced Lane Closures On FDR Drive
She eventually got off the FDR near the Brooklyn Bridge and hit a fence around Park Row and Centre Street, where police arrested her.
Good Samaritan Chases Lost Dog Onto FDR Drive, Helps Reunite Him With Owner
The Shiba Inu's owner said 4-year-old Daiki broke away from his leash while they were on the pedestrian walkway near the Manhattan Bridge.
Man In His Underwear Struck And Killed Walking Across FDR Drive
It happened just before 4 a.m. Saturday on the FDR Drive near Houston Street.
Off-Duty NYPD Officer Killed, 2 Injured In Crash On FDR Drive
Officers were called to the FDR Drive at East 23rd Street around 2:40 a.m. for a report of a single-vehicle crash.
Whose Bright Idea Was This? NYC Crams Bike Lane Onto Narrow Path For Pedestrians, Removes Emergency Lane On FDR
A walkway near the FDR Drive, between 33rd and 34th Streets, used to be just for people. Now the city has crammed in a bike lane, allowed cyclists to ride on the path too.
Woman Charged After Allegedly Hitting Officers Faces Judge
The woman accused of hitting two NYPD officers with her car was arraigned on Saturday.
Woman Arrested, Man In Custody After Officer Struck During Chase On FDR Drive
The NYPD is searching for two additional suspects involved in the incident.
NYPD Searching For Suspects After Driver Strikes Officer During Traffic Stop On FDR Drive
Police say the vehicle was found abandoned near Houston Street with its back passenger window blown out by gunfire.
Driver Struck And Killed After Fender Bender On FDR Drive
A fender bender on the Upper East Side turned fatal early Saturday morning.
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Yankees top Royals, clinch 31st consecutive winning season
Making his first appearance of the season, Frankie Montas got the win out of the bullpen in the 5-2 victory.
Tylor Megil channels Kodai Senga, Mets sweep Phillies
The right-hander shined in the 4-3 win in the doubleheader opener. Alvarez had 6 RBIs in 11-4 win in nightcap.
Gov. Ned Lamont touts New Connecticut gun laws that take effect Sunday
It includes a ban on openly carrying firearms in public, which Lamont said will make a difference in public safety.
Bronxville residents, business owners not deterred by Friday's storm damage
The clean-up is underway after Friday's heavy rain caused flooding in homes and a landside impacting a pizzeria.
Gas prices in New Jersey set to rise about 2% starting Sunday
Officials said the increase is needed because gas consumption fell below state projections.
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Bronxville residents, business owners not deterred by Friday's storm damage
The clean-up is underway after Friday's heavy rain caused flooding in homes and a landside impacting a pizzeria.
Woodhull Hospital in Brooklyn evacuated due to damage from Friday's storm
Con Edison needs to make necessary repairs, which could mean the facility may not reopen for several days.
3 hurt in Sullivan County house explosion, New York State Police say
The explosion in Kiamesha Lake may have been caused by a propane leak, police said.
First Alert Forecast: Lingering showers, but no flooding expected
Wraparound showers will continue into Saturday afternoon, especially across Long Island, but the worst is behind us.
Hochul, MTA address response to flooding that upended rail service
Trains are now running with normal weekend service, Hochul said as she thanked crews for their hard work to restore the lines.
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Gov. Ned Lamont touts New Connecticut gun laws that take effect Sunday
It includes a ban on openly carrying firearms in public, which Lamont said will make a difference in public safety.
First Alert Forecast: Lingering showers, but no flooding expected
Wraparound showers will continue into Saturday afternoon, especially across Long Island, but the worst is behind us.
First Alert Weather: Red Alert for heavy rain, flood risks
We're on Red Alert today for rain, which could be heavy at times, and the likelihood of scattered flooding/flash flooding.
Red Alert: Storm threatens flood watch across entire Tri-State Area
We're tracking heavy rain Friday due to the remnants of Ophelia.
Government shutdown would have "devastating" effect in Tri-State Area
A government shutdown will affect airports, critical federal aid payments to parents and children, and the ability of officials to get work permits for asylum seekers.
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Gas prices in New Jersey set to rise about 2% starting Sunday
Officials said the increase is needed because gas consumption fell below state projections.
First Alert Forecast: Lingering showers, but no flooding expected
Wraparound showers will continue into Saturday afternoon, especially across Long Island, but the worst is behind us.
New Jersey under state of emergency due to flooding conditions
Parts of the Garden State are under water as Ophelia's remnants flood streets and sidewalks around the area.
First Alert Weather: Red Alert for heavy rain, flood risks
We're on Red Alert today for rain, which could be heavy at times, and the likelihood of scattered flooding/flash flooding.
Red Alert: Storm threatens flood watch across entire Tri-State Area
We're tracking heavy rain Friday due to the remnants of Ophelia.
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First Alert Forecast: Lingering showers, but no flooding expected
Wraparound showers will continue into Saturday afternoon, especially across Long Island, but the worst is behind us.
Long Island flooding doesn't rise to state of emergency, Nassau exec says
Flooding on Long Island wasn't widespread on Friday, but people in some low-lying areas were impacted.
Red Alert: Storm threatens flood watch across entire Tri-State Area
We're tracking heavy rain Friday due to the remnants of Ophelia.
Government shutdown would have "devastating" effect in Tri-State Area
A government shutdown will affect airports, critical federal aid payments to parents and children, and the ability of officials to get work permits for asylum seekers.
Farmingdale band director remembered as "wonderful person"
A funeral was held Thursday in Massapequa Park for beloved band director Gina Pellettiere, who was killed last Thursday when their school bus overturned headed to band camp in Pennsylvania.
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Gov. Ned Lamont touts New Connecticut gun laws that take effect Sunday
It includes a ban on openly carrying firearms in public, which Lamont said will make a difference in public safety.
Rep. Jamaal Bowman pulls fire alarm ahead of funding bill vote
In a statement, Bowman said that he was "rushing to make" the vote and "came to a door that is usually open for votes but today would not open."
Congress passes 45-day funding bill to avert government shutdown
Hours before a midnight deadline, Congress passed a short-term funding bill to keep the government running for 45 days.
Supreme Court to hear cases on guns, online speech, agency power in new term
The Supreme Court convenes Monday for a new term that brings cases on free speech, agency power and the Second Amendment.
Rain slows and floodwaters recede, but New Yorkers' anger grows
Some lawmakers and business owners say the city did not do enough to warn people about Friday's deluge.
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DEA: New York City is hub for drug cartels & fentanyl distribution
The DEA estimates they seized about 1 million lethal doses of fentanyl worth about $1.5 million in a recent drug bust in the Bronx.
Some New Jersey hospitals reinstate mask mandate
Some hospitals in New Jersey are reinstating a mask mandate as COVID cases rise.
How to get the new COVID vaccine for free, with or without insurance
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NYPD swears in Dr. Lynn O'Connor, first Black female police surgeon
O'Connor, the chief of colorectal surgery at Mercy Hospital on Long Island and a mother of one, comes from a law enforcement family and says service is in her blood.
Free COVID tests available again ahead of expected fall and winter surge
Starting Monday, anyone can go to COVIDtests.gov to order up to four free at-home COVID tests per household.
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Man indicted for murder of Tupac Shakur in 1996 drive-by shooting
A Nevada grand jury indicted Duane "Keffe D" Davis in the long-unsolved killing of rapper Tupac Shakur, prosecutors announced in court Friday.
Judge ending conservatorship between Michael Oher and Memphis couple
Judge Kathleen Gomes said she is terminating the agreement reached in 2004 that allowed Sean and Leigh Anne Tuohy to control Michael Oher's finances.
End of an era: Last Netflix DVDs being mailed out Friday
The once-iconic DVD-by-mail service obliterated Blockbuster video stores and provided a springboard into video streaming that's transformed entertainment.
Jersey City movie theater closed due to rat infestation
City officials said they closed the movie theater at the Newport Centre mall after rats were reportedly spotted getting in through several openings.
Actor Michael Gambon, who played Harry Potter's Dumbledore, dies at 82
Michael Gambon, the British-Irish actor who portrayed Dumbledore in the latter 6 of the 8 "Harry Potter" movies, has died after a bout of pneumonia.
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Yankees top Royals, clinch 31st consecutive winning season
Making his first appearance of the season, Frankie Montas got the win out of the bullpen in the 5-2 victory.
Tylor Megil channels Kodai Senga, Mets sweep Phillies
The right-hander shined in the 4-3 win in the doubleheader opener. Alvarez had 6 RBIs in 11-4 win in nightcap.
Carlos Rodon gets shelled in first inning, Royals beat up Yankees
The veteran lefty allowed eight earned runs and didn't record an out in Friday's 12-5 loss.
Judge ending conservatorship between Michael Oher and Memphis couple
Judge Kathleen Gomes said she is terminating the agreement reached in 2004 that allowed Sean and Leigh Anne Tuohy to control Michael Oher's finances.
Marlins rally in 9th to take lead over Mets before rain forces suspension
The Miami Marlins were foiled by the weather in New York City once again.
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Riverdale dentists' office floods for second time this month
The dentists believe New York City isn't taking the time to properly investigate their recent recurring flood problem.
Inwood alternative high school adapts to asylum seeking students
Teens seeking asylum have found a new home environment at the High School for Excellence and Innovation.
School librarian shortage hitting New York City
Studies show students tend to perform better academically with a certified librarian in school.
New York City's first sustainable playground designed by kids opens
Twenty sustainable playgrounds will be built across the five boroughs by 2027, each unique to its neighborhood.
Ms. Lonnie following in the footsteps of South Bronx legend Ms. Fox to help the community
Residents say Ms. Lonnie is following in the footsteps of Ms. Fox, a legendary Bronx native who worked her whole life to better the community.
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Flooding leaves parts of New York City underwater
As much of the northeast experiences heavy rains, parts of New York City are beginning to flood.
Photos: Crowd turns chaotic during Union Square giveaway
Thousands of people flooded Union Square on Friday for a PlayStation giveaway promoted by livestreamer Kai Cenat.
Photos: Crane catches fire, partially collapses in NYC
A crane went up in flames high above Manhattan, then partially collapsed onto the street below.
Tony Bennett, N.Y. native and music legend, through the years
The Grammy Award winning singer who graced the stage for generations died at the age of 96.
Inside the Gilgo Beach murders investigation
A suspect has been charged in connection with a long-unsolved string of killings known as the Gilgo Beach murders.
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First Alert Weather: Mid-70s and sunny on Sunday
CBS New York's Vanessa Murdock says the nice conditions will continue for several days.
3 injured in house explosion in Sullivan County
Witnesses described the harrowing scene to CBS New York's Christine Sloan.
At least 150 patients transferred after Woodhull Hospital forced to close
The hospital suffered electrical damage during Friday's storm and will be closed so Con Edison can complete work. CBS New York's Jennifer Bisram has the latest.
House and Senate pass short-term funding bill, avert government shutdown
The Senate voted 88-9 to approve the measure on Saturday night. The bill will next go to President Biden's desk to be signed. CBS New York's Michael George reports.
First Alert Weather: Sunday is shaping up to be beautiful
CBS New York's Vanessa Murdock has your extended forecast.
