Commuters Survive First Real Test Of Pulaski Skyway Closure
The first weekday commute with the inbound Pulaski Skyway closed wasn't much different from a normal Monday.
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The first weekday commute with the inbound Pulaski Skyway closed wasn't much different from a normal Monday.
The aging span is scheduled for a major makeover to replace the bridge deck and give the roadway another 75 years of life.
Starting on Sunday at 3 a.m. drivers will have to pay more to cross Port Authority bridges and tunnels.
An annual emergency response drill will cause closures on the New York bound side of the Holland Tunnel on Sunday morning.
A biker cruised through an E-Z Pass lane at the inbound Holland Tunnel with his license plate blacked out by electrical tape on Wednesday morning, according to Port Authority Police.
Sections of the Holland Tunnel, George Washington Bridge, Battery Park Underpass to the northbound FDR Drive/Harlem River Drive, Henry Hudson Parkway, and Mosholu Parkway were scheduled to be closed for the 2013 MS Bike Tour.
In Jersey City, the new mayor - Steve Fulop - can usually be found hard at work behind his desk well before 8 a.m.
The agency says the decrease reflects a program that was established in 1998 to reduce motor vehicle accidents.
Freeman Plaza West -- located on Hudson Street between Broome and Watts streets -- has been furnished with bistro-style tables, umbrellas and chairs.
The non-specific threat was made by phone Thursday morning.
Those traveling between Lower Manhattan and Jersey City will soon notice a difference under the Hudson River.
Nassim Mohammed Elkarhat is 6 pounds, 9 ounces. He arrived Wednesday, not only six weeks early, but in a shocking rush, in rush hour tunnel traffic.
Commuters heading to into New York City from New Jersey are now paying more after the next phase of Port Authority toll hikes kicked in over the weekend.
The AAA has gone to federal court, trying to roll back the Port Authority hikes that will make the toll $15 cash by 2015.
The cash toll the George Washington Bridge, Holland Tunnel, Lincoln Tunnel, Goethals Bridge, Bayonne Bridge and Outerbridge Crossing will increase $1 to $13.
For those trying to cross the East River, there is good news.
The tunnel had been closed to regular traffic since before Superstorm Sandy struck last week.
The tunnel had been closed to regular traffic since before Superstorm Sandy struck last week.
The PATH rail system has been suspended since before Sandy struck and when the storm did, a dramatic image was captured of floodwaters rushing into the Hoboken station. Now comes good news for trans-Hudson commuters.
Limited commuter rail service on Metro-North and the Long Island Rail Road has resumed with limited subway service set to resume Thursday.
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.
Wind gusts up to 89 mph were reported in Surf City on Long Beach Island, after Sandy made landfall.
What is the worst day of the week for traffic in the Tri-State area? The answer might surprise you.
Port Authority spokesman Al Della Fave said 26-year-old Stephen Rivera of Toms River was arrested Tuesday morning.
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.
Britain's King Charles III and Queen Camilla will visit New York City during their trip to the United States later this month.
The Los Angeles Angels beat the New York Yankees 7-1 on Tuesday night.
The Boston Bruins clinched the top wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference with a 4-0 win over the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday night.
The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the New York Islanders 2-1 on Tuesday night.
A man who was convicted in a series of hate crime assaults that took place in New York City in 2023 and 2024 has been sentenced.
Britain's King Charles III and Queen Camilla will visit New York City during their trip to the United States later this month.
A man who was convicted in a series of hate crime assaults that took place in New York City in 2023 and 2024 has been sentenced.
Brooklyn officials announced a first-of-its-kind initiative to build sensory rooms in every District 75 elementary school.
Mental health experts say 1 in 10 men suffer from paternal postpartum depression, and it is not a sign that you don't love your baby or partner.
Three lawsuits have been filed in New York and New Jersey after recalled barbeque grill brushes allegedly caused injuries.
Parts of the New York area could see record high temperatures during a summerlike stretch of weather this week.
A major warmup, featuring summer-like temperatures in the 80s, will take over the Eastern Seaboard beginning Monday.
New York City and the Tri-State Area are finally turning the corner to warmer weather this week.
When UConn plays Michigan for the NCAA Men's Basketball championship tonight in Indianapolis, there are a few places in New York City where fans can root on their schools.
The average price for a gallon of gas in New York City is now $4.11, which is 82 cents higher than a month ago, according to AAA.
Ashly Robinson, an influencer who went by Ashlee Jenae online, died on a trip with her fiancé in Zanzibar. Now, her family is searching for answers.
A report in "The Athletic" says NJ Transit is considering charging more than $100 for round-trip tickets from New York Penn Station to MetLife Stadium for World Cup games.
Emergency responders are on the scene of a freight train derailment in New Jersey.
The Keansburg St. Patrick's Day was shut down just hours before it started after a suspicious device was found. Police arrested the man they say first planted it, and then reported it.
The victim of a deadly shooting at a Chick-fil-A restaurant in Union, New Jersey, has been identified as a 23-year-old customer from New York City.
Three lawsuits have been filed in New York and New Jersey after recalled barbeque grill brushes allegedly caused injuries.
There are some workforce worries at Long Island farm stands and wineries after ICE agents were recently spotted in East End towns.
Fire departments across New York are opening their doors this weekend in a bid to attract sorely needed new volunteers.
A cat was rescued when it was spotted lying on the Long Island Rail Road tracks between Lindenhurst and Babylon Sunday night.
Parts of the New York area could see record high temperatures during a summerlike stretch of weather this week.
President Trump has sparked a religious uproar with his attacks on Pope Leo XIV. On Tuesday, New York Archbishop Ronald Hicks chimed in.
New York City and the Tri-State Area are gearing up for a big summer. Major events include the 2026 FIFA World Cup and America's 250th birthday celebration. In New York City, police say they're prepared to keep everyone safe.
U.S. Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum is urging New York Gov. Kathy Hochul to rethink her overall energy policy.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani went to La Marqueta in East Harlem Tuesday to further discuss his plans for a city-run grocery stores.
Annika Albrecht, Ally Sammarco and influencer Cheyenne Hunt, who helped get their stories out, spoke with CBS News about the unraveling of the Democratic congressman's political career.
Advocates fear New York state could be taking a step back when it comes to biomarker testing access for those with Medicaid.
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.
The Rock And Roll Hall of Fame unveiled its list of inductees for 2026, and it includes the Wu-Tang Clan, the legendary, local hip-hop collective.
Jury selection for Harvey Weinstein's rape retrial in a Manhattan courtroom began Tuesday. He is being accused of raping actress Jessica Mann in 2013.
Afrika Bambaataa, a rapper and producer, was best known for breakthrough tracks like 1982's "Planet Rock" and for founding the Universal Zulu Nation art collective.
A federal judge in New York has tossed out actor Blake Lively's sexual harassment claims against actor Justin Baldoni over their roles in the movie "It Ends With Us," but left intact a claim for retaliation.
Atlanta rapper Gucci Mane was lured to a Dallas studio for a meeting, then allegedly kidnapped and robbed by a group including rappers Pooh Shiesty and Big30.
The Los Angeles Angels beat the New York Yankees 7-1 on Tuesday night.
The Boston Bruins clinched the top wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference with a 4-0 win over the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday night.
The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the New York Islanders 2-1 on Tuesday night.
A report in "The Athletic" says NJ Transit is considering charging more than $100 for round-trip tickets from New York Penn Station to MetLife Stadium for World Cup games.
Justin Wrobleski pitched two-hit ball over a career-high eight innings, Andy Pages launched a three-run homer and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the punchless New York Mets 4-0 in a matchup between two of baseball's biggest spenders.
Brooklyn officials announced a first-of-its-kind initiative to build sensory rooms in every District 75 elementary school.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's administration unveiled a dramatic traffic redesign at Brooklyn's Grand Army Plaza.
New York City business owners are pushing on the State Legislature to pass Gov. Kathy Hochul's reforms that would roll back some of the climate legislation passed by New York state in 2019.
Ismael Ox lost his right hand as a child in a grenade attack, survived homelessness in the U.S., and became a citizen, all while training to represent Team USA in para Taekwondo.
These kids from Brooklyn are playing tennis in their school hallways, cafeterias and auditoriums, to make the most of limited space and resources.
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.
Sensory rooms are coming to every District 75 elementary school in Brooklyn. CBS News New York's Hannah Kliger reports.
Jury selection began Tuesday in Harvey Weinstein's latest retrial on a rape charge in New York City.
We all know about the struggles new mothers often face as they adjust to caring for their babies, but fathers also face challenges. CBS News New York's Cindy Hsu breaks the stigma.
There are some workforce worries at Long Island farm stands and wineries after ICE agents were recently spotted in East End towns. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
The Tri-State Area is gearing up for a big summer from the World Cup to America's 250th birthday celebration. As CBS News New York's Jennifer Bisram reports, the city said it's prepared to keep everyone safe.
