Schumer: Gateway Tunnel project to get $6.88B in federal funds
It's the largest transportation grant ever and the largest single transportation grant ever awarded to New York.
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It's the largest transportation grant ever and the largest single transportation grant ever awarded to New York.
He says this major step forward will allow planners to start looking for building companies.
West Siders want it back on the Hudson River, but Macy's says many factors go into determining the spot yearly.
It has been a while since the West Side of Manhattan has hosted the fireworks show. Residents are hopeful Macy's will one day bring the spectacle back. CBS New York's Dave Carlin reports.
The sailors made it clear they enjoyed their time in the Big Apple during Fleet Week.
First commissioned in 1989, it holds combat vehicles below, and helicopters and fighter jets on the flight deck.
The body of 11-year-old Alfa Barrie was found last week after he disappeared with a friend.
Garrett Warren's body was pulled from the Harlem River on Thursday. The body of his friend, Alfa Barrie, was pulled from the Hudson River on Saturday. CBS2's Jessica Moore reports.
CBS2's Vanessa Murdock catches up with people along the Hudson River in Hoboken.
The former nuclear power plant is being dismantled and the wastewater contains traces of radioactive tritium.
Environmental groups are alarmed by a plan to discharge wastewater from Indian Point into the Hudson River. The former nuclear power plant is being dismantled and the wastewater contains traces of radioactive tritium. CBS2's Tony Aiello reports the company in charge of the plant is trying to ease the worries.
It will give city dwellers a place to lay out on the sand and catch some rays, but not go swimming.
Biden spoke from inside the tunnel where the construction project is taking place.
Work is finally set to begin on the long-delayed tunnels under the Hudson River, which are critical to the region and the nation's economy. An important announcement about the Gateway Tunnel Project brought President Joe Biden to New York City on Tuesday. CBS2 political reporter Marcia Kramer has more.
Work is finally set to begin on the long-debated new rail tunnels under the Hudson River that are critical to the national economy. That's because President Joe Biden is in New York, announcing a $300 million infrastructure grant. CBS2 political reporter Marcia Kramer explains what the latest developments mean.
Biden spoke from inside the tunnel where the construction project is taking place.
CBS2 spoke to NY Waterway Capt. Vince Lombardi about that day, Jan. 15, 2009. CBS2's Jessica Moore reports.
U.S. Airways flight 1549 took off from LaGuardia and lost power when it struck geese on Jan. 15, 2009.
U.S. Airways flight 1549 took off from LaGuardia Airport and lost engine power when it struck a flock of geese on Jan. 15, 2009.
While on a walk near the Hudson on the Upper West Side on Saturday, Bear got spooked and ran off.
A dog who went for a wild swim across the Hudson is now back home with his family in Manhattan.
Synchronized drones over the Hudson recreated elements from Candy Crush to mark the game's 10th anniversary.
An elaborate drone show illuminated the sky over the Hudson River on Thursday night, but it didn't take off without controversy.
There is controversy over an elaborate drone show scheduled to light up the sky over the Hudson River on Thursday. It's to celebrate the 10-year anniversary of the popular game Candy Crush. Some tell CBS2's Lisa Rozner they love the idea, but others say the show is a threat to public safety.
The oysters help filter out pollution and build up the over-500 miles of coastline.
The New York Knicks routed the Chicago Bulls 136-96 on Friday night in a game they led by 47 points.
The surging Hawks routed the Nets 141-107 on Friday night for their fourth straight victory and 18th in 20 games.
The Flyers beat the Islanders 3-1 on Friday night to move within one point of the Islanders for third place in the Metropolitan Division.
Easter weekend kicks off with May-like weather in the New York area before rain returns for the holiday.
With just over one square mile of land, the City of Hoboken says the 2026 FIFA World Cup could be a once-in-a-generation opportunity for homeowners.
Easter weekend kicks off with May-like weather in the New York area before rain returns for the holiday.
New York City's attempt to reduce class sizes will likely be pushed back for two years, a state senator told CBS News New York.
Stony Brook University professor Timothy Glotch is one of 10 scientists selected to shape research plans for NASA's next Artemis missions.
The struggle for some dementia patients and caregivers just to get through the day can be daunting and stressful, but some programs in New York are helping alleviate stress.
Social media influencers are driving a dangerous trend of people trespassing to explore abandoned buildings, New York State Police say.
Easter weekend kicks off with May-like weather in the New York area before rain returns for the holiday.
UConn's jaw-dropping buzzer beater catapulted them to the Final Four.
Bridgeport firefighter Terrence Cramer was killed after his girlfriend's ex shot him in a fit of rage at a Connecticut home, according to an arrest warrant.
Jabari Bush is accused of fatally shooting active-duty Bridgeport Firefighter Terrence Cramer in Shelton, police said.
Warmer weather will return to New York City and the surrounding area soon.
Easter weekend kicks off with May-like weather in the New York area before rain returns for the holiday.
With just over one square mile of land, the City of Hoboken says the 2026 FIFA World Cup could be a once-in-a-generation opportunity for homeowners.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill and her family are moving into Drumthwacket, the governor's official residence in Princeton.
A pastor in New Jersey was taken into custody by immigration agents while working at his day job, according to church members.
The discovery of a suspicious device forced the cancellation of the Keansburg, New Jersey, St. Patrick's Day Parade last weekend.
Stony Brook University professor Timothy Glotch is one of 10 scientists selected to shape research plans for NASA's next Artemis missions.
A Long Island man accused of shooting his sister in the head with a crossbow pleaded not guilty to attempted murder Thursday.
A Long Island high schooler and his mom are being credited with saving a sleeping neighbor from a house fire.
New York Republican gubernatorial nominee Bruce Blakeman said Tuesday he will sue the state after the Campaign Finance Board denied him matching funds.
The driver accused of striking and killing a Nassau County school crossing guard in February has been arraigned.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill and her family are moving into Drumthwacket, the governor's official residence in Princeton.
The search for the second crew member, a weapons system officer, is continuing, two U.S. officials said.
One of the sources said Hegseth wants someone in the role who will implement President Trump and Hegseth's vision for the Army.
A pastor in New Jersey was taken into custody by immigration agents while working at his day job, according to church members.
President Trump has ousted Pam Bondi as attorney general, saying she will be taking a job in the private sector.
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.
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.
Megan Thee Stallion was released from a New York City hospital after she got sick during a performance of "Moulin Rouge! The Musical."
The price hike raises the cost of the standard plan with ads by $1 per month and the cost of the standard and premium plans by $2.
Savannah Guthrie stepped back from her NBC duties almost two months ago when her mother, Nancy Guthrie, disappeared. The investigation is ongoing.
The New York Knicks routed the Chicago Bulls 136-96 on Friday night in a game they led by 47 points.
The surging Hawks routed the Nets 141-107 on Friday night for their fourth straight victory and 18th in 20 games.
The Flyers beat the Islanders 3-1 on Friday night to move within one point of the Islanders for third place in the Metropolitan Division.
The Yankees beat the Marlins 8-2 in their home opener Friday for their second 6-1 start in three seasons.
San Francisco rookie catcher Daniel Susac went 3 for 3 with a walk in his first four big league at-bats and the Giants rolled over the New York Mets 7-2.
Preparations for Passover in Brooklyn blend centuries-old rituals with modern traditions unique to each family.
New York has filed a lawsuit against solar company Attyx, saying it didn't just sell panels, it sold promises it couldn't keep.
Long before Manhattan's iconic street grid took shape, an English widow planned a Brooklyn community that helped shape the city today.
The Center for Brooklyn History showcase examines the Battle of Brooklyn through rare maps, paintings, and historical artifacts from the American Revolutionary War.
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.
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 April 3 at 11 p.m.
A search-and-rescue operation is underway in the Middle East for an American aviator who is missing after Iran shot down a fighter jet Friday. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
The suspected gunman in the stray bullet shooting of a 7-month-old baby in Brooklyn was arraigned Friday as a second suspect was taken into custody in Pennsylvania. CBS News New York's Andrew Ramos reports.
A second person of interest was taken into custody Friday in connection to the fatal shooting of a 7-month-old baby in Brooklyn. CBS News New York's Andrew Ramos reports.
A police officer in upstate New York helped out a skunk with a cup on its head Friday morning.
