Furlough Day Stalls Pothole Repairs Across City
A major pothole problem has been plaguing the city this winter and the situation is only getting worse as fewer workers are around to deal with the issue due to furloughs.
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A major pothole problem has been plaguing the city this winter and the situation is only getting worse as fewer workers are around to deal with the issue due to furloughs.
In this Eye on New York segment, New Yorkers Mouth off to 1010 WINS' John Montone about the lack of hot water, the F Train, MTA Metro Cards and more.
"You can spin out in a heartbeat. You know, you never know with black ice, so I'm concerned about accidents happening," said Matt Faivre of Tenafly.
The city's own weather-predicting groundhog emerged from his solar-powered home at the Staten Island Zoo and delivered the news Wednesday morning.
No matter where you went in the Tri-State Area on Thursday there was no escaping the aftermath of a Wednesday snowstorm that dropped as much as 20 inches in certain spots.
It's been a week full of cheering and trash talk between Jets and Steelers fans, but on Sunday night the talking ends and the playing begins.
In Pittsburgh's sea of black and gold, Jets fans were making their landing. By mid-afternoon Saturday, it was a show of green and white invading the Steel City.
After a Christmas weekend blizzard dumped 20 inches of snow on New York City, Mayor Michael Bloomberg was criticized for the slow cleanup. This time his Department of Sanitation says it has salt spreaders ready.
Under the bill proposed by Essex County Assemblywoman Cleopatra Tucker, riders or their parents would have to pay $10 a year to register their bikes with the state.
In a frantic effort to avoid another chaotic and dangerous situation, the mayor and top agencies released a 15-point action plan to combat future storms, including the one expected to hit Tuesday.
With more bike lanes across the city and more cyclists using them, police are now cracking down on cyclists for violating traffic laws.
For many residents the stench from rotting garbage is getting to be worse than the mounds of dirty snow.
The doors to a Toys 'R' Us in the Bronx opened Tuesday morning as promised for an 88-hour pre-Christmas shop-til'-you-drop marathon.
The collision of a United Air Lines DC-8 and a TWA propeller plane left a legacy of improved air safety in its wake after crashing one mile above Park Slope on Dec. 16, 1960.
Beginning in the spring, nearly 400 New York City buses will be equipped with surveillance cameras. If the program is successful, a total of 1,150 buses will have the security cameras by 2014.
New York City has become more bicycle-friendly but at what cost? The City Council was holding a hearing Thursday to figure it out.
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey approved a $7.2 billion budget that holds the line on tolls and will eliminate 200 jobs through attrition next year.
Do you have a college degree, masters, and PHD and still can't find a job? The economy has been tough on many but Ian Maksik says there's money to be made if you're willing to become a waiter.
The unseasonably cold temperatures blew into our area over the weekend. Snow flurries fell off and on Monday and continued through the night, getting some into the holiday spirit.
In this Eye On New York segment, New Yorkers mouth off to 1010 WINS' John Montone about rising gas prices, bedbug hysteria and overcrowded subway trains.
It's a unique way to get to and from Manhattan. After a nine-month overhaul the new Roosevelt Island Tramway debuted Tuesday.
In this Eye on New York segment, tri-state residents mouth off to 1010 WINS' John Montone about travel.
Travelers opposed to the invasive new security measures are hoping their online calls for a nationwide protest will create long lines and teach the Transportation Security Administration a lesson.
WCBS 880 and 1010 WINS reporters are keeping an eye on the roads, rails and skies to help make your holiday getaway as smooth as possible.
In this Eye on New York segment, tri-state residents mouth off to 1010 WINS' John Montone about bedbugs, the MTA's upcoming Metro Card and more.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani signed an executive order Friday establishing the first-ever Mayor's Office of LGBTQIA+ Affairs.
Jews and Muslims came together at Temple Emanu-El on the Upper East Side in a shared call for peace Friday night.
The New York Knicks beat the Indiana Pacers 101-92 on Friday night.
The New York area is in for a mild weekend before the weather takes a turn to start the work week.
The Los Angeles Kings held off the New York Islanders 3-2 on Friday night.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani signed an executive order Friday establishing the first-ever Mayor's Office of LGBTQIA+ Affairs.
Jews and Muslims came together at Temple Emanu-El on the Upper East Side in a shared call for peace Friday night.
The New York area is in for a mild weekend before the weather takes a turn to start the work week.
Prosecutors said Matthew Smith fended off efforts to hand over his car keys before the crash that killed Nassau County police officer Patricia Espinosa.
A former New York state trooper has been found guilty of manslaughter in a high-speed crash that killed an 11-year-old child in 2020.
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.
Periods of rain will move through the New York area Thursday, but spring temperatures are on the way for the weekend.
Snow and rain will make for messy morning and evening commutes for New Yorkers on Tuesday. It's a First Alert Weather Day.
The New York area is in for a mild weekend before the weather takes a turn to start the work week.
At least 10 dead geese were recently found at Verona Park in Essex County, New Jersey.
Overhead wire problems at the Portal Bridge forced the suspension of some NJ Transit and Amtrak trains Friday.
A New Jersey toddler's death after falling more than 20 stories has prompted new legislation designed to ensure windows are properly guarded in apartment buildings across the state.
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.
Prosecutors said Matthew Smith fended off efforts to hand over his car keys before the crash that killed Nassau County police officer Patricia Espinosa.
A Manorville breeder was charged with animal neglect after dogs and puppies were allegedly left alone in poor conditions as a blizzard struck New York.
A father and son died in an overnight fire on Long Island. Kenneth Roberts, 42, and his son Mekhi, 12, were trapped in intense smoke inside a basement apartment.
Jones Beach will host a series of special events commemorating America's 250th birthday this summer.
A Long Island woman is reuniting with the NYU Langone medical team that helped deliver her baby after she suffered from kidney failure.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani signed an executive order Friday establishing the first-ever Mayor's Office of LGBTQIA+ Affairs.
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani denounced Republican Sen. Tommy Tuberville's anti-Muslim social media post during a Ramadan event.
President Trump's comments came shortly after he said that the U.S. military had conducted "one of the most power bombing raids" on a vital Iranian oil hub.
A New Jersey toddler's death after falling more than 20 stories has prompted new legislation designed to ensure windows are properly guarded in apartment buildings across the state.
An aerial refueling tanker crashed in Western Iraq, U.S. officials said.
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 new study shows toxic forever chemicals known as PFAS may be entering the food chain on Long Island through contaminated soil, water and air.
Erik Lochtefeld is back to acting and marathon training after a glioblastoma diagnosis and complex surgery at NYU Langone.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Failed contract agreements between Mount Sinai and Anthem have caused thousands of New York patients to lose in-network care.
Legendary New York City television news anchor Ernie Anastos has died. His wife says he died early Thursday morning of pneumonia.
Ballerina Misty Copeland responded to controversial comments made by actor Timothée Chalamet when he appeared to dismiss the significance of ballet and opera, saying, "No one cares."
A woman was arrested on Sunday for firing multiple shots at the Beverly Hills home of Rihanna, Los Angeles Police Department officials say.
Actress Daryl Hannah explains why the depiction of herself in the FX miniseries "Love Story" is unacceptable in an op-ed in Friday's New York Times.
Justin Timberlake is suing Sag Harbor to prevent the release of bodycam video of his 2024 arrest for driving while intoxicated on Long Island.
The New York Knicks beat the Indiana Pacers 101-92 on Friday night.
The Los Angeles Kings held off the New York Islanders 3-2 on Friday night.
Alexis Lafreniere had a goal and an assist to lead the New York Rangers to a 6-3 victory over the Winnipeg Jets on Thursday night.
The Hawks extended the NBA's longest current winning streak to eight games, beating the Nets 108-97 on Thursday night.
Mikael Backlund recorded his 600th career NHL point with a third-period goal in the Flames' 5-4 win over the Devils on Thursday night.
The NYC DEP has announced plans to clean Flushing Creek with chlorine, sparking outrage among some environmentalists.
Neighbors and local businesses in Long Island City, Queens, say rental trucks parked on streets are impacting daily operations.
Erik Lochtefeld is back to acting and marathon training after a glioblastoma diagnosis and complex surgery at NYU Langone.
Manhattan historians recently discovered a link to the Underground Railroad at the Merchant's House Museum.
The National Dance Institute in Harlem hosts a special camp twice a year to bring together dancers with and without special needs for a dance camp, proving anyone can take center stage.
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 13 at 11 p.m.
Jews and Muslims came together at Temple Emanu-El on the Upper East Side in a shared call for peace Friday night. CBS News New York's Naomi Ruchim reports.
A surprise performance by Alicia Keys caught Grand Central Terminal visitors off-guard Friday, stopping hundreds in their tracks. The free concert was part of Apple's 50th anniversary celebration. CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo was there.
The first case of mpox Clade I has been detected in New York City.
In a historic move Friday, Mayor Zohran Mamdani rolled out the Office of LGBTQIA+ Affairs, the first of its kind in the city. CBS News New York's Andrew Ramos reports.
