East River Tunnel repairs could impact LIRR service
Amtrak plans to close portions of the tunnel to make repairs needed after Superstorm Sandy. CBS2s Elijah Westbrook reports.
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Amtrak plans to close portions of the tunnel to make repairs needed after Superstorm Sandy. CBS2s Elijah Westbrook reports.
Grand Central Madison service is fully up and running, connecting commuters to the East Side. CBS2's John Dias has the details.
The new terminal marks the first time in 100 years the LIRR has expanded service. CBS2's Jessica Moore reports.
After years of work and delays, LIRR commuters finally have East Side access, CBS2's Christina Fan reports.
The LIRR is starting a new schedule Monday after beginning service to Grand Central Madison on the East Side.
Long Island Rail Road riders will see new train schedules beginning next week. This comes after the launch of expanded service with the new Grand Central Madison terminal. But as CBS2's Carolyn Gusoff reports, some riders say the changes may actually be making their commutes worse.
We spoke with residents along the LIRR's Atlantic Branch about their concerns.
Starting next week, the MTA says your trip will change no matter where or when you ride. CBS2's Elijah Westbrook reports on concerns being voiced by residents along the Atlantic Branch.
About 270 trains will be added per day, increasing LIRR service more than 40%.
We now have an official start date for full Long Island Rail Road service at Grand Central Madison.
Reporter Elijah Westbrook took an M-9 train on the roughly 20-minute trip, and then explored the new terminal.
The newly unveiled Grand Central Madison terminal has one small problem – the misspelled name of a famous artist etched into its walls.
After more than two decades and $11 billion spent, the East Side is ready to welcome thousands of LIRR commuters.
Some Long Island Rail Road riders are celebrating a quicker commute. Service to Grand Central on the East Side began Wednesday. CBS2's Jenna DeAngelis spoke with the first commuters entering the brand new station.
Gov. Kathy Hochul was on board for the long awaited first ride Wednesday. CBS2's Jenna DeAngelis has the details.
Gov. Kathy Hochul and MTA officials make remarks after riding the Grand Central Madison direct train.
The new terminal will finally open after years of delays. CBS2's Elijah Westbrook has the latest.
The new station will connect LIRR customers directly to the east side of Manhattan.
Long Island Rail Road service to Grand Central Madison begins Wednesday.
The car went through a fence, plunged 30 feet into the rail yard and landed on its side.
The annual bar crawl returns to New York City on Saturday.
Officials say the new track between Floral Park and Hicksville will increase service by 40%.
The walkway has been widened to ease congestion, and the ceilings have been raised to 18 feet.
An MTA police spokesperson says one person in the car was killed.
The nearly 10-mile span will eventually reach all the way to Hicksville.
New York wildlife advocates are calling for a ban on underpass netting, saying pigeons are getting trapped and dying.
Less than eight months after being sworn in, New Jersey Lt. Governor Dale Caldwell has come under scrutiny.
The Sounders and Red Bulls played to a 0-0 draw on Saturday night.
The New York Yankees beat the San Diego Padres 5-1 on Saturday.
NYPD Officer John William Perry was killed when the north tower collapsed on Sept. 11, 2001.
NYPD Officer John William Perry was killed when the north tower collapsed on Sept. 11, 2001.
A man was stabbed to death in Brooklyn on Saturday afternoon.
Demolition started Saturday on a Queens home that was devastated by flooding back in May.
Trinity Church is commemorating 9/11 with a large-scale origami installation at St. Paul's Chapel in Lower Manhattan.
After a week filled with periods of storminess and high humidity, a calmer and drier weather pattern is settling in for the holiday weekend.
After a week filled with periods of storminess and high humidity, a calmer and drier weather pattern is settling in for the holiday weekend.
Severe storms returned to the Tri-State Area, making it a soggy Thursday morning.
The rain returns Tuesday with the possibility of severe storms and downpours that can cause flash flooding in the New York City area.
Activity by ICE agents is putting a chill on the economy in parts of Connecticut after an estimated 100 people were recently grabbed off the streets of Danbury and other communities.
A First Alert Weather Day has been issued for Tuesday and Wednesday due to the threat of strong to severe thunderstorms.
New York wildlife advocates are calling for a ban on underpass netting, saying pigeons are getting trapped and dying.
Less than eight months after being sworn in, New Jersey Lt. Governor Dale Caldwell has come under scrutiny.
After a week filled with periods of storminess and high humidity, a calmer and drier weather pattern is settling in for the holiday weekend.
Tennis player Michael Zheng grew up playing at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. Now, he's back on those same courts as one of the final 32 men at the U.S. Open.
A passenger on a flight to Newark Airport in New Jersey was so disruptive, he had to be duct-taped to his seat.
Police in Suffolk County, Long Island, say a woman found dead inside her home Thursday was murdered. Her body was found by a family member inside her Sayville home. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
A Sayville woman was found dead Thursday night, and police said they believe she was a victim of violence. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
A 62-year-old woman was found dead inside her Sayville home Thursday night. Police say she was a victim of violence.
Police on Long Island recently impounded an imitation presidential limousine that was part of a mock motorcade and carrying a President Trump look-alike.
Massive whale sharks were recently spotted surfacing right next to a boat near New York City, turning an ordinary day on the water into an extraordinary encounter.
Less than eight months after being sworn in, New Jersey Lt. Governor Dale Caldwell has come under scrutiny.
NYC Mayor Mamdani is facing questions about the city's use of an encrypted messaging channel to send information to social media influencers.
Police on Long Island recently impounded an imitation presidential limousine that was part of a mock motorcade and carrying a President Trump look-alike.
Police in North Brunswick, New Jersey, say ICE agents detained a driver who crashed into another vehicle on Wednesday morning.
New York City Council members announced an investment in how future generations learn about 9/11 and hosted a wreath-laying ceremony to mark 25 years since the attack.
A new study from NYU shows that the number of American children taking GLP-1s for weight loss has increased 300-fold since 2019.
A report released Tuesday is offering a new glimpse into the health impact the 9/11 attacks continue to have on FDNY first responders.
Two more people who were sickened in the Upper East Side Legionnaires' disease cluster have died, health officials announced Friday.
A new electronic device that's the size of a grain of rice is making a big difference for heart patients.
Pennsylvania has recorded its first two deaths connected to measles in 35 years.
The Met's decision to highlight the work by designer John Galliano sparked widespread controversy due to his history of antisemitic and racist comments.
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
President Trump said that he would be "lowering the American flag" throughout the nation for one week in Dolly Parton's honor.
NYC's Empire State Building paid tribute to music legend Dolly Parton Tuesday night. Parton, 80, died Tuesday in Nashville, her family announced.
Dolly Parton became an icon over her six-decade career as a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, movie and TV star and theme park owner who donated millions to help others.
The Sounders and Red Bulls played to a 0-0 draw on Saturday night.
The New York Yankees beat the San Diego Padres 5-1 on Saturday.
Rafael Devers and Christian Koss each homered twice Saturday, powering the Giants to a 9-5 win over the Mets.
The Padres beat the Yankees 3-2 on Friday night to move back into the third National League wild-card spot.
Francisco Alvarez hit two of New York's five home runs Friday night, leading Nolan McLean and the Mets to a 10-6 win over the Giants.
The Brooklyn family traces its roots to Pieter Claesen Wyckoff, who arrived in the New World 400 years ago. Today, descendants connect through reunions, Zoom calls and a massive genealogical database.
An off-duty volunteer EMT was honored Wednesday for saving a man's life at the 2026 New York Knicks Championship parade.
With tickets to the U.S. Open skyrocketing, tennis advocates in the Harlem community are working to make the sport more accessible for New Yorkers.
The DSNY reported an increase in needle stick injuries for New York City sanitation workers.
A Queens homeowner says that overgrown city trees on her block are creating a safety hazard at night.
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.
New York wildlife advocates are calling for a ban on underpass netting, saying pigeons are getting trapped and dying. CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo reports.
Police are searching for the suspects involved in a deadly stabbing in Brooklyn. CBS News New York's Andrew Ramos reports.
CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock has your weather forecast for September 5 at 11 p.m.
A man is dead after an incident involving an MTA bus in Brooklyn on Saturday night.
Hundreds of firefighters from around the world came together Saturday for a 9/11 memorial stair climb in Atlanta.