NJ Turnpike Near GWB Reopens After Downed Pole Creates Traffic Mess
Earlier, both the express and local lanes of the turnpike were shut down in both directions around 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, just west of the George Washington Bridge.
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Earlier, both the express and local lanes of the turnpike were shut down in both directions around 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, just west of the George Washington Bridge.
In a press conference Sunday afternoon, Mayor Bloomberg announced that the carpooling regulations put in place after Superstorm Sandy will not go back into effect for the work week.
"Although, if the city is so clogged the way it was last Wednesday where even emergency vehicles couldn't get around we will reinstitute these," Bloomberg said. "They did make a very big difference. Even though they do impact and inconvenience a lot of people, safety once again is the most powerful thing and the most important thing to us."
Vehicles entering Manhattan by the four East River bridges and the Lincoln Tunnel must have three or more passengers on Thursday and Friday between 6 a.m. and midnight.
The New York City subway system "has never faced a disaster as devastating" as the damage that was caused by Superstorm Sandy, Metropolitan Transportation Authority chairman Joseph Lhota said Tuesday.
The George Washington Bridge will be sporting a new look this month.
New Jersey schools have begun the second annual 'Week Of Respect,' where students are taught how to prevent harassment, intimidation and bullying.
Former Giant George Martin started the Giant Steps for 9/11 Walk four years ago through his foundation, A Journey For 9/11. The New Jersey resident has raised about $5 million since 2007.
A Long Island truck driver tried to do a good deed – and ended up taking a man wanted for murder home for a dinner with his wife and kids.
If you live or work along the Hudson River, you got a treat this morning.
A candlelight vigil was held for the 16-year-old boy killed in a gruesome accident on the George Washington Bridge Friday night. Friends, family and teachers were among the hundreds at the vigil at St. Francis Preparatory School in Queens Saturday night.
"I told them not to open the hatch like three or four times," Alex Franco, a security guard on the bus, said. "But kids, they don't understand."
The bus, operated by Designer Limo, was traveling from Queens to a Sweet 16 party in New Jersey, Port Authority spokesman Al Della Fave said.
Furious drivers said a metal joint on the George Washington Bridge tore their tires, leaving them smack in the middle of bridge. They now want the Port Authority to pay for the damage done during their dangerous drive.
Port Authority crews are currently working to fix an exposed finger joint on the bridge that was responsible for disabling 20 cars. The finger joint is a small piece of exposed metal that resulted in primarily flat tires, officials said.
The parents of Tyler Clementi say they have left their longtime village church due to its views on homosexuality.
Artem Adshevy, 26, fell to his death at Rockefeller Lookout around 9 p.m. Saturday.
Concern over whether participants would get to swim the more than two-mile first leg was outweighed by the fact that one of the participants died after experiencing what race organizers described as distress during the Hudson River swim.
Saturday will mark the first time the Tri-State Area will play host to the event.
How do you top the New York City Marathon as a test of endurance and strength? With the Ironman Triathlon, which makes its NYC debut on Saturday.
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Larry Schwartz, a top aide to Gov. Andrew Cuomo, gave the estimate at a public meeting in Ramapo on Thursday. The new price is nearly three times the current toll cost of $5.
With major construction on the Alexander Hamilton Bridge, it's so far, so good near the George Washington Bridge in Fort Lee. But that could change, and Fort Lee is ready to respond.
Officials expect backups in the eastbound direction across the George Washington Bridge and into Interstates 80, 95 and the Palisades Parkway, which could cause traffic to back up for miles into New Jersey.
A major construction project on the Alexander Hamilton Bridge is now under way, so get ready for some added stress and miles of backups all the way into New Jersey.
A 9-year-old boy is recovering at a Brooklyn hospital after he was shot in the leg Thursday afternoon.
Nico Hischier scored two goals to lead the Devils to a 4-2 victory over the Predators on Thursday night.
The Charlotte Hornets snapped the New York Knicks' seven-game winning streak with a 114-103 victory Thursday night.
Ilya Sorokin made 26 saves to help the Islanders beat the Stars 2-1 on Thursday night.
A New York City schools staffer was killed in Mount Vernon over the weekend, police say.
A 9-year-old boy is recovering at a Brooklyn hospital after he was shot in the leg Thursday afternoon.
A New York City schools staffer was killed in Mount Vernon over the weekend, police say.
Some students in New York City public schools say they feel like they're being spied on as they leave classes on bathroom breaks and other hall pass reasons.
Accused Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann is likely to change his plea to guilty when he next appears in court, a source with knowledge of the case tells CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff.
Just days before the start of Holy Week, the NYPD is investigating two recent incidents of vandalism at churches in Queens as hate crimes.
It may not feel like spring right away, but Friday's weather does deliver a clear shift in the air in New York City.
The New York City area will be under a wind advisory Monday with periods of heavy rain and severe thunderstorms expected across the region.
The New York area is in for a mild weekend before the weather takes a turn to start the work week.
It will be rainy on Thursday morning, and the weather will change to snow as temperatures drop across the Tri-State Area.
Thunderstorms are expected in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut this weekend after severe weather hit the Midwest.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill signed three bills into law Wednesday limiting the power of ICE agents in New Jersey.
A 16-year-old boy is fighting for his life after he was stabbed Tuesday in Hackensack, New Jersey, his family told CBS News New York.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill signed an executive order Tuesday that pushes NJ Transit to improve the rider experience.
ICE agents began patrolling at JFK Airport in NYC and Newark Airport in New Jersey on Monday.
The air traffic control tower at Newark Liberty airport in New Jersey was evacuated early Monday, after a report of smoke inside the tower.
Accused Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann is likely to change his plea to guilty when he next appears in court, a source with knowledge of the case tells CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff.
A second person was arrested Tuesday in connection with a 2021 acid attack on Long Island college student Nafiah Ikram.
High school students are helping residents in assisted living in Long Island, New York feel a bit more confident with makeovers.
Two of the most storied programs in men's college basketball, St. John's and Kansas, will battle it out later Sunday.
A Long Island teenager accused of killing his ex-girlfriend in November allegedly plotted to burglarize the victim's home.
The New York City Council has passed legislation to allow the NYPD to set up buffer zones around schools and houses of worship.
The Senate agreed early Friday to fund most of the Department of Homeland Security in an effort to end a standoff in Congress that led to massive lines and wait times at airports around the country.
Deposed Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and his wife appeared Thursday in federal court in Manhattan. Here's a look at his life behind bars.
A Trump administration official has made new criminal referrals against New York Attorney General Letitia James to federal prosecutors in Miami and Chicago for two cases of possible homeowner's insurance fraud, sources told CBS News.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill signed three bills into law Wednesday limiting the power of ICE agents in New Jersey.
What started as a sinus infection left a Long Island teenager fighting for his life, requiring emergency brain surgery.
Older adults in New Jersey recorded the highest number of suspected overdose deaths in 2025, according to the New Jersey Department of Health.
The first case of mpox clade I has been detected in New York City, health officials said Friday. Of the two types of mpox, clade I is known to cause more severe disease and death.
Heights University Hospital, formerly known as Christ Hospital, shuttered its emergency room Saturday night.
New Jersey Sen. Andy Kim is opening up about his father's Alzheimer's diagnosis in hopes of helping others struggling like him to care for their loved ones.
Rapper Megan Thee Stallion made her Broadway debut Tuesday night, adding some of her own big hits to "Moulin Rouge! The Musical."
CBS News announced Friday that CBS News Radio will be shutting down this spring after nearly 100 years of broadcasting, citing "challenging economic realities."
Bodycam video footage of Justin Timberlake's June 2024 DWI arrest on Long Island was released to the media Friday.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
ABC has canceled its already filmed season of "The Bachelorette" starring Taylor Frankie Paul after video surfaced of a 2023 incident in which she was charged with assault.
Nico Hischier scored two goals to lead the Devils to a 4-2 victory over the Predators on Thursday night.
The Charlotte Hornets snapped the New York Knicks' seven-game winning streak with a 114-103 victory Thursday night.
Ilya Sorokin made 26 saves to help the Islanders beat the Stars 2-1 on Thursday night.
The Mets chased Paul Skenes in the first inning of his worst major league start, beating the Pirates 11-7 on Thursday.
Aaron Judge went hitless on opening day for the first time and struck out four times for the first time since September 2024, but the New York Yankees still produced plenty of offense and beat San Francisco 7-0 in the debut of Giants manager Tony Vitello as the major league season began.
From World War II to modern mixology, women in Brooklyn fought for their place behind the bar. This Women's History Month, their legacy continues to influence the city's nightlife.
A new performing arts venue with a focus on immigrant stories is opening in Upper Manhattan this fall. CBS News New York's Noëlle Lilley got an exclusive tour of the construction that will give The People's Theatre its first home in more than 15 years.
Members of the Apollo Theater, where Kiki Shepard left her mark for 15 years, reflect on her legacy after the Harlem icon's death at age 74.
The Rev. Al Sharpton is calling on New York City to help protect the Merchant's House Museum in Manhattan after a recent discovery revealed connections to the Underground Railroad.
A Harlem school is teaching students how to love, honor and care for their natural hair.
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.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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.
CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn has your First Alert Forecast for March 26 at 11 p.m.
A New Jersey family says missteps by school administrators led a 14-year-old to take his own life, but the district denies that claim. CBS News New York's Andrew Ramos reports.
An ICE agent is credited with saving a baby's life at John F. Kennedy International Airport.
A dead whale washed ashore at Rockaway Beach on Thursday.
NYPD has announced increased security measures for Passover, which starts Wednesday at sundown.
