LIRR Service Restored On Montauk Branch
Service was disrupted when one train side-swiped another early Saturday morning.
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Service was disrupted when one train side-swiped another early Saturday morning.
LIRR has suspended service in both directions between Patchogue and Hampton Bays through Sunday and is using buses to get people around the affected routes.
Service got back to normal on Metro North and the Long Island Railroad Friday night, after a series of separate disruptions earlier in the evening brought the holiday travel rush to a halt.
Problems plaguing the Long Island Rail Road appear to be getting worse. The newest fleet of trains are delayed again, due to ongoing testing.
According to the MTA, overtime costs were up $122 million last year.
LIRR service is running again after a tractor-trailer rig was struck by a train during Tuesday evening's commute.
A tractor-trailer rig trying to cross the railroad tracks at the Merrits Road grade crossing in Farmingdale was struck by an LIRR train May 8, 2019, during the busy commuter rush hour.
Witnesses say it was a miracle no one was hurt in the crossing crash in Farmingdale on May 8, 2019.
Amtrak says repairs will start on Friday, June 28 and run through Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 2.
MTA police responded to the call and say the debris fell from an overpass around 3:30 p.m.
$250,000 every three months, for years. That's how much LIRR contractors can earn as extra incentives for a job well done.
Congestion pricing got some push-back on Thursday from lawmakers on one side of the aisle.
With congestion pricing coming to New York City, lawmakers want more drivers to ditch their cars and ride the rails. But can the system handle it?
The Long Island Rail Road will have to change the way it reports on-time performance thanks to the new state budget.
Congestion pricing could get the green light as soon as Monday, as part of the state's new budget.
"The railroad is turning a sleepy little bedroom community into Jamaica Station," said Blue Point homeowner Michael Keil.
Service on the Ronkonkoma, Huntington, Port Jefferson, and Oyster Bay branches has been temporarily suspended due to a downed power line in Hicksville.
The Long Island Rail Road has started the massive project of building a third track in Nassau County between Floral Park and Hicksville.
MTA officials continue to investigate what led to the driver's deadly decision to go around the gate and onto the tracks.
Police said the vehicle drove around lowered safety gates and was hit by the two trains moving in opposite directions.
Long Island Rail Road commuters should expect service changes and delays Wednesday, following last night's deadly collision in Westbury.
Tri-State area residents woke up to extreme cold Thursday, with highs feeling like they were well below zero thanks to whipping winds.
Long Island Rail Road riders have a stern message for Metropolitan Transportation Authority management: Cancel the fare hikes.
One of the smallest train stations in our area is on the move.
What was supposed to help with the homelessness problem in and around Long Island Rail Road train stations, may be causing more problems for people in need and commuters alike.
Moderate to heavy snow is expected in New York City and across the Tri-State Area on Sunday.
Adam Klapka had a goal and an assist as the Calgary Flames beat the New York Islanders 4-2 on Saturday.
Mika Zibanejad became the Rangers' all-time leader in power-play goals in New York's 6-3 win over Philadelphia.
John Harbaugh, the 63-year-old former head coach of the Baltimore Ravens, agreed to a 5-year contract to coach Big Blue.
Kianna Underwood, a former Nickelodeon child actress, was identified as the woman killed in a hit-and-run in Brooklyn.
Moderate to heavy snow is expected in New York City and across the Tri-State Area on Sunday.
John Harbaugh, the 63-year-old former head coach of the Baltimore Ravens, agreed to a 5-year contract to coach Big Blue.
Shimamura most recently served as the City Department of Parks and Recreation's Manhattan borough commissioner, Mamdani said.
The New York City Fire Department spent hours battling a raging fire above a tire shop in Queens early Saturday.
A Brooklyn church is demanding answers after they say one of their leaders was detained by ICE agents this week.
Moderate to heavy snow is expected in New York City and across the Tri-State Area on Sunday.
David Grullon Jr. killed a 34-year-old Connecticut man after he fired a gun and the bullet went through the wall.
The CBS News New York Weather Team has issued a First Alert Weather Day for Sunday due to moderate-to-heavy snow.
Two men posing as Amazon delivery workers held a Connecticut homeowner at gunpoint while robbing him and his wife, police said.
Wednesday night, things begin to change. Showers linger, and areas well north and west may pick up some light snow.
Moderate to heavy snow is expected in New York City and across the Tri-State Area on Sunday.
John Harbaugh, the 63-year-old former head coach of the Baltimore Ravens, agreed to a 5-year contract to coach Big Blue.
New Jersey officials are warning residents to be careful after a resident reported their small dog was possibly attacked by a coyote.
The CBS News New York Weather Team has issued a First Alert Weather Day for Sunday due to moderate-to-heavy snow.
A data company is finding that some Airbnb hosts in New Jersey are charging a lot for the time period around upcoming World Cup matches.
Moderate to heavy snow is expected in New York City and across the Tri-State Area on Sunday.
A Long Island nurse was seen on a nanny camera hitting a non-verbal child that he was caring for, leaving bruises on the boy's body.
The CBS News New York Weather Team has issued a First Alert Weather Day for Sunday due to moderate-to-heavy snow.
A federal judge ruled the Empire Wind project can move forward while he considers the merits of the Trump administration's order to suspend it.
Hochul said she would commit $1.7 billion in the next budget to expand child care in New York in her 2026 state of the state address.
Shimamura most recently served as the City Department of Parks and Recreation's Manhattan borough commissioner, Mamdani said.
Mr. Trump previously threatened to impose tariffs against countries that do not support his plans to acquire the territory.
New York City Council Speaker Julie Menin announced a five-point plan to combat hate crimes against Jewish New Yorkers.
New York City Comptroller Mark Levine said NYC faces a budget shortfall of $2.2 billion this fiscal year, and $10.4 billion in FY2027.
Denmark, Greenland and other NATO allies remain staunchly opposed to President Trump's efforts to acquire Greenland.
Negotiators for major New York City hospitals and the state nurses union returned to the bargaining table as the city's largest nurses strike enters a fifth day.
Nurses continue to hold the picket line as the largest nurses' strike in New York City history is on its third day with no end in sight.
Nurses say health care benefits and workplace safety are their main reasons for striking, and are refusing to go back to work until their demands are met.
Loved ones of patients at hospitals in New York City are concerned about care as nurses continue to strike due to failed contract negotiations on Monday.
The New York State Nurses Association said it called for the strike as negotiations stalled with the city's wealthiest hospitals.
John Forté, the Grammy-nominated musician known for his work with the Fugees, was found dead in his home in Massachusetts.
The 2026 Golden Globes honored the standouts in both film and television from last year. See the full list of winners and nominees.
Here is everything you need to know about how to watch and stream the 2026 Golden Globes.
Bob Weir wrote or co-wrote and sang lead vocals on Grateful Dead classics including "Sugar Magnolia," "One More Saturday Night" and "Mexicali Blues."
Video of an angry confrontation during intermission at a performance of "Mamma Mia!" on Broadway is going viral on social media.
Adam Klapka had a goal and an assist as the Calgary Flames beat the New York Islanders 4-2 on Saturday.
Mika Zibanejad became the Rangers' all-time leader in power-play goals in New York's 6-3 win over Philadelphia.
John Harbaugh, the 63-year-old former head coach of the Baltimore Ravens, agreed to a 5-year contract to coach Big Blue.
The Nets beat the Bulls 112-109 on Friday night.
Infielder Bo Bichette and the New York Mets have agreed to a $126 million, 3-year contract, a source tells The Associated Press.
A group in Queens has banded together to revive landlines and give their children a simpler way to socialize.
A city-approved plan to rezone a stretch of Atlantic Avenue is expected to bring thousands of new apartments to Brooklyn, but tenant advocates say the deal falls short for lower-income residents and could accelerate displacement.
A three-year pilot run by the Brooklyn Justice Initiative and the Mayor's Office of Criminal Justice aims to improve court compliance and reduce recidivism by meeting participants where they live.
Harlem native Teyana Taylor wins her first major acting honor at the 83rd Golden Globes Awards for her performance in Paul Thomas Anderson's "One Battle After Another." Locals say it's a win for the whole neighborhood.
Legislation would protect and expand hunger programs and improve benefit security as New York pantries see rising demand.
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 Scott Padgett has your First Alert Forecast for January 17 at 6 p.m.
A recent study proves man's best friend is even smarter than we thought. Michael George shows us how our dogs can pick up on what we're thinking even when we're not saying a word.
The wait is over and the deal is done. John Harbaugh is the new head coach of the New York Giants, CBS News New York has learned. Steve Overmyer reports.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has appointed Tricia Shimamura as the new city parks commissioner.
The victim in a deadly hit-and-run in Brooklyn has been identified as Kianna Underwood, a former child actress who appeared on Nickelodeon shows.
