Hugh L. Carey Tunnel Turns 70
An iconic piece of New York City infrastructure is 70 today.
Hugh L. Carey Tunnel
Superstorm Sandy Restoration Work At Queens Midtown & Hugh L. Carey Tunnels Finished Ahead Of Schedule
Superstorm Sandy restoration work at the Hugh L. Carey and Queens Midtown tunnels has been completed ahead of schedule, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Friday.
Cashless Tolls In Place At Hugh L. Carey Tunnel
The cashless tolls on the MTA's seven bridges and two tunnels are part of a $100 billion transportation overhaul.
Car Fire Shuts Down Brooklyn-Bound Hugh L. Carey Tunnel
All Brooklyn-bound lanes of the Hugh L. Carey Tunnel were closed for a period of time Monday night due to a car on fire.
FEMA Provides $400 Million For Sandy-Related Repairs At 2 MTA Tunnels
The Hugh L. Carey Tunnel and the Queens Midtown Tunnel both took on millions of gallons of water when the Oct. 2012 storm roared ashore.
LaHood Delivers Check For New York Sandy Transportation Rebuilding
U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood stopped by the Battery Friday to bring New York a check for $287 million to rebuild roads, bridges, and tunnels damaged by superstorm Sandy and other storms.
MTA Approves Fare, Toll Hikes; Changes Take Effect March 1
The MTA board voted on the proposed increases on Wednesday. Members unanimously approved the fare hikes. Only one member voted against increasing tolls.
Stories From Main Street: Tunnel To Towers 9/11 Charity Shifts To Hurricane Relief
Most people probably know the Stephen Siller Tunnel To Towers Foundation for its 9/11-related charities, but superstorm Sandy has them extending their efforts.
Hugh L. Carey Tunnel Back To Normal Traffic Flow For Monday Morning Commute
Three lanes in both directions will be fully operational in time for the Monday morning commute, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced.
Hugh L. Carey Tunnel Returning To Normal Operations Monday
For the first time since before superstorm Sandy filled it end-to-end, the Hugh L. Carey Tunnel will be returning to normal operations.
Both Sides Of Hugh Carey Brooklyn-Battery Tunnel To Be Open Monday
When commuters hit the roads Monday morning, both tubes of the Hugh L. Carey Tunnel -- formerly known as the Brooklyn-Battery Tunnel -- will be open to traffic in both directions.
Hugh L. Carey Tunnel Will Reopen To Traffic In Both Directions Monday Morning
Trucks, however, will not be able to use the tunnel until further notice. The tunnel was one of the hardest hit transportation links during Sandy.
Brooklyn-Battery Tunnel Reopens To Limited Traffic Tuesday
At 4 p.m. Tuesday, one lane in the Manhattan-bound tube opened for buses and one lane for cars, the MTA said.
Queens-Midtown Tunnel To Reopen Friday After Being Flooded By Sandy
For those trying to cross the East River, there is good news.
Brooklyn-Battery Tunnel Renamed After Late Gov. Hugh Carey
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority officially renamed the tunnel, nearly two years after Albany gave the name change the green light.
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FDNY: 14 people injured in crash involving MTA bus in Brooklyn
It happened at around 8:30 p.m. at New Lots Avenue and Essex Street in East New York.
15-year-old boy dies after being pulled from the water off Jersey Shore
Five other people were rescued. There was no immediate word on their ages or conditions.
Mets blow big early lead, drop series to Rockies
Francisco Alvarez hit a three-run homer in the Amazins' six-run fourth, but they fell 11-10 on Sunday.
New display in N.J. town honors local Marine killed in Vietnam in 1966
Memorial Day is taking on more meaning for the people of Hawthorne -- remembering Lance Cpl. Billy Dutches.
Veterans memorial unveiled in East Meadow's Eisenhower Park
It honors those who served and those who were killed in the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.
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FDNY: 14 people injured in crash involving MTA bus in Brooklyn
It happened at around 8:30 p.m. at New Lots Avenue and Essex Street in East New York.
Veterans memorial unveiled in East Meadow's Eisenhower Park
It honors those who served and those who were killed in the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.
The Point: NYC gun czar on what's driving 24 percent decrease in shootings
Mayor Eric Adams named AT Mitchell the city's gun czar almost a year ago. So far, there have been about 396 shootings in 2023, almost a 24 percent decrease from 2022.
Bronx mom charged after death of 6-year-old Jalayah Eason
Police found her daughter bruised and unresponsive in their Morrisania apartment on Friday.
Suspects attacked 75-year-old man in elevator at Brooklyn station, NYPD says
Investigators said the suspects punched the 75-year-old man in the head during an argument.
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Memorial Day Weekend mass exodus begins as residents flee Tri-State Area
Area airports saw their usual crowds and highways filled up with cars as people took off on vacation.
Lamont wants Arizona Coyotes to move to Hartford
Connecticut hasn't had an NHL team since the Hartford Whalers left for North Carolina in 1997.
United ending service at Westchester County Airport on July 1
The airline said a shortage of planes and pilots forced its hand, but there's no shortage of passengers.
Police: 10-year-old shot in the face by gel pellet gun
It happened as the boy was walking home from his bus stop in Middletown, Connecticut this week.
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15-year-old boy dies after being pulled from the water off Jersey Shore
Five other people were rescued. There was no immediate word on their ages or conditions.
New display in N.J. town honors local Marine killed in Vietnam in 1966
Memorial Day is taking on more meaning for the people of Hawthorne -- remembering Lance Cpl. Billy Dutches.
Taylor Swift rocks MetLife Stadium: "This is our Super Bowl"
Swifties didn't care about the cost. They just wanted to see their girl and she didn't disappoint.
Memorial Day Weekend mass exodus begins as residents flee Tri-State Area
Area airports saw their usual crowds and highways filled up with cars as people took off on vacation.
Student and service dog get diplomas at Seton Hall graduation
The audience cheered loudly as Grace Mariani and her dog Justin accepted their diplomas from the Seton Hall University president.
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Veterans memorial unveiled in East Meadow's Eisenhower Park
It honors those who served and those who were killed in the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Thousands pack Jones Beach for the amazing Bethpage Air Show
The unforgettable exhibition showcases a variety of military aircrafts, along with defensive tactics.
L.I. man charged in death of man suspected of stealing tires off his SUV
Detectives said Luis Pena was stealing tires off Jacob Mejia's Toyota Highlander before Mejia fatally stabbed him in Bellerose Village.
Air Force Thunderbirds headlining this year's Bethpage Air Show
Crowds poured into Jones Beach on Friday to watch practice runs of the Bethpage Air Show's high-flying fun.
Judge rules letter from Brian Laundrie's mom can be used in civil suit
The Petito's attorneys say the letter proves Roberta Laundrie knew her son killed Gabby Petito and offered to help cover it up.
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What's in the debt ceiling deal — and what's not
Congress may vote as soon as this week on the debt ceiling deal reached by the White House and House Republicans.
The Point: NYC gun czar on what's driving 24 percent decrease in shootings
Mayor Eric Adams named AT Mitchell the city's gun czar almost a year ago. So far, there have been about 396 shootings in 2023, almost a 24 percent decrease from 2022.
Hakeem Jeffries expects Dem support for debt ceiling deal
The House Democratic leader said he can guarantee the U.S. will not default on its debt.
Tentative debt ceiling deal reached to avert default
After days of intense negotiations and weeks of talks, an agreement in principle has been reached to raise the debt ceiling.
VP Kamala Harris praises cadets in West Point's 1st commencement speech by a woman
"It is clear you graduate into an increasingly unsettled world where longstanding principles are at risk," Harris said.
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New York lifts COVID vaccine mandate for health care workers
The state's Department of Health says the change is "due to the changing landscape of the COVID-19 pandemic."
Doctors at Elmhurst Hospital reach agreement to end strike
More than 150 unionized physicians walked off the job Monday for a planned five-day strike.
Park in East Meadow helps families affected by dementia-related illnesses
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Elmhurst Hospital doctors on strike over claims of unequal pay
Residents claim Mount Sinai pays them $7,000 less each year compared to their counterparts at the Manhattan campus.
On Call with Dr. Kumar: What is HIIT Training?
Dr. Kumar explains what makes high intensity interval training different from other kinds of workouts.
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Broadway showstopper Lillias White on giving audiences "my entire heart"
For the 71-year-old Tony-winner, now appearing in "Hadestown," it all began as a child in Brooklyn, N.Y., when relatives encouraged her to dance and sing on her grandmother's dining room table.
Taylor Swift rocks MetLife Stadium: "This is our Super Bowl"
Swifties didn't care about the cost. They just wanted to see their girl and she didn't disappoint.
Taylor Swift concerts, Memorial Day Weekend travel could mean traffic disaster
Pop superstar's shows at MetLife expected to compound what's expected to be busiest travel weekend in years.
Taylor Swift fans wait overnight for Eras Tour merch at MetLife Stadium
Taylor Swift kick's off a three-night run at MetLife Stadium on Friday.
Broadway attendance recovers to pre-pandemic levels
Broadway was shuttered by the pandemic for about a year-and-a-half.
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Mets blow big early lead, drop series to Rockies
Francisco Alvarez hit a three-run homer in the Amazins' six-run fourth, but they fell 11-10 on Sunday.
Yankees hammer Yu Darvish, take 2 of 3 from Padres
The Bombers erupted for seven runs in the third on their way to a 10-7 win on Sunday.
McMahon's go-ahead homer in 7th lifts Rockies over Mets
Pete Alonso hit his MLB-best 20th home run of the season and rookie Francisco Álvarez knocked a three-run blast in the loss.
NYCFC doomed by 2 goals during first-half stoppage time, loses to Union
With the 3-1 victory on Saturday, the Union has beaten the Boys in Blue four straight times.
IKF comes through in 10th, Yankees edge Padres
DJ LeMahieu, who had an RBI double in the first, homered in the seventh in the Bombers' 3-2 win.
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Fleet Week rolls into NYC with Parade of Ships
The annual tradition returned Wednesday in New York Harbor, ahead of Memorial Day.
"Ladies and Gentlemen... The Beatles!" exhibit at Grammy Museum Experience Prudential Center
The exhibit focuses on the key period between 1964 and 1966, when the Beatles became international superstars.
2023 Met Gala
This year's theme centered on Karl Lagerfeld, best known for his work as creative director of Chanel.
Remembering Harry Belafonte through the years
The groundbreaking singer, actor and activist died Tuesday at the age of 96 in his New York home.
2023 Mets home opener
The Mets unveiled a massive new scoreboard and defeated the Marlins in their home opener at Citi Field.
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First Alert Weather: Memorial Day is looking fantastic
CBS2's Vanessa Murdock is calling for mostly sunny skies with a high in the low 80s on Monday, and many days to follow also look outstanding.
Mother charged in death of 6-year-old girl in the Bronx
Police found Jalaeyah Eason bruised and unresponsive in their Morrisania apartment on Friday. CBS2's Naveen Dhaliwal has the latest.
All eyes on Congress as it considers debt ceiling agreement
CBS2's Cristian Benavides has more on what's in the deal.
15-year-old boy dies after being pulled from the ocean on the Jersey Shore
Officials say five other people were rescued from the waters off Sandy Hook Beach on Sunday afternoon. CBS2's Kristie Keleshian has the latest.
FDNY: 14 people injured in crash involving MTA bus in Brooklyn
It happened at around 8:30 p.m. at the intersection of Essex Street and New Lots Avenue in East New York. Investigators say multiple vehicles were involved. CBS2's Lisa Rozner reports.
