N.Y., N.J. bridges on NTSB list for risk assessment
A new report from the NTSB is raising questions about the safety of dozens of bridges across the country, including several in New York.
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A new report from the NTSB is raising questions about the safety of dozens of bridges across the country, including several in New York.
You may have seen photos and videos of the "House of the Dragon" banners circulating on social media, but you can't find the banners in person.
Police arrested pro-Palestinian protesters after they blocked the Manhattan Bridge on Saturday. CBS New York's Derick Waller reports.
A number of pro-Palestinian protesters were arrested Saturday night after blocking traffic on the Manhattan Bridge.
All three roadways have since reopened after police say more than 100 people were taken into custody. As CBS New York's Jessica Moore reports, the protests were mostly peaceful but caused major disruptions for drivers.
Pro-Palestinian demonstrators shut down three of Manhattan's key entry points during the morning rush Monday, leading to more than 100 arrests.
Traffic appears to be flowing again after dozens of demonstrators blocked the major entry points into Manhattan.
CBS New York spoke with demonstrators, who said they're willing to be arrested to make their voices heard.
Citizen video shows officers guiding the climbers off the bridge around 8:30 p.m. Saturday.
They're calling for unemployment assistance for people with nontraditional jobs, like freelancers and those who are self-employed. CBS2's Natalie Duddridge reports.
The Unemployment Bridge Program would add $500 million to help freelance, self-employed and undocumented workers.
A group of workers are marching across the Manhattan Bridge to raise awareness for the Unemployment Bridge Program.
Police say dozens of arrests were made on both sides of the bridges.
It's an iconic shot -- the Manhattan Bridge framing the Empire State Building -- and every day, tourists flock to Washington Street in DUMBO with cameras in hand.
The NYPD removed the banner, which never fully unraveled.
It happened early Wednesday morning on the outbound, upper level.
Police say the driver was speeding and lost control of the car shortly after exiting the Manhattan Bridge.
The large banner was draped from the walkway of the bridge.
New York Police Department officers rescued a 22-year-old man who was threatening to jump off the Manhattan Bridge Wednesday morning.
Ardent protests erupted Friday against the latest attempt to put tolls on the free East River bridges as part of a congestion pricing plan.
Demonstrators are expected to gather in Union Square Friday afternoon, a day after an estimated 10,000 people marched across New York City on Thursday.
A young couple in New York City decided they spent so much time on the subway they might as well get married there.
The website of the National Action Network is calling for noontime rallies around the country, including in New York City and in New Jersey in Newark, Atlantic City, Paterson and Camden.
The imposing archway in the Manhattan Bridge anchorage in DUMBO, Brooklyn, has been transformed into a brilliant showcase of light.
Sen. Charles Schumer announced legislation to make it a federal crime to trespass at places like the Statue of Liberty and Indian Point with the intent to commit a crime.
Bruce Springsteen announced "Tracks II: The Lost Albums" will feature seven full-length albums that were never released from 1983-2018.
New York issued a travel advisory as measles cases in the U.S. and around the world are rising.
The Dow opened sharply lower as investors fret over the potential economic impact of President Trump's latest tariffs.
U.S. financial markets look set to crater in early as trade, with Dow future down nearly 1,300 points.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams will skip the Democratic primary and run for reelection as an independent, he announced Thursday.
New York issued a travel advisory as measles cases in the U.S. and around the world are rising.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams will skip the Democratic primary and run for reelection as an independent, he announced Thursday.
There is outrage over the Trump administration's decision to lay off staff at the World Trade Center Health Program, with many saying the cuts will impact health care for 9/11 survivors.
A Queens man is accused of performing an illegal medical procedure on a woman that police say has left her in the hospital.
Tenants at NYCHA's Borinquen Plaza Houses in Brooklyn say they're plagued by constant elevator outages and malfunctions.
New photos show a first look inside the Waterbury, Connecticut home where a man claims his stepmother held him captive for two decades.
Monday's powerful storm triggered a severe thunderstorm warning and tornado warning for parts of New Jersey.
A man who told police his stepmother held him captive in their Waterbury home for two decades asked why she is not in jail while awaiting trial, a state prosecutor says.
A weekend filled with roller coaster temperatures and elevated pollen levels is here in the Tri-State Area.
In NYC and beyond, the spring 2025 allergy season is striking earlier -- and sticking around longer -- than usual this year.
Bruce Springsteen announced "Tracks II: The Lost Albums" will feature seven full-length albums that were never released from 1983-2018.
A New Jersey man was sentenced to six months in jail for breaking into a Rutgers University Islamic center and vandalizing it on Eid-al-Fitr.
A New Jersey family bought an expensive solar panel system from one of the most established companies in the country, but then, last year, that company suddenly filed for bankruptcy just as the family's system broke down.
President Trump's first round of auto tariffs start Wednesday, and a New Jersey car dealership says people are rushing to buy now before prices rise.
The Trump administration has halted several dozen federal research grants at Princeton University in New Jersey.
A widower on Long Island says the Internal Revenue Service has him marked down as dead for the second year in a row.
A community on Long Island is waiting to hear if a Nicaraguan church member and his family will deported after the humanitarian immigration program they were admitted to was terminated.
The legal battle over whether a new type of DNA evidence against accused Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann will be thrown out continued on Wednesday.
School officials on Long Island are united in their effort to combat unacceptable behavior in high school sports, including derogatory language, racial slurs and taunts.
Hundreds of cats remain unaccounted for in the deadly fire at Happy Cat Sanctuary on Long Island. The sanctuary's founder Chris Arsenault was killed in the blaze.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams will skip the Democratic primary and run for reelection as an independent, he announced Thursday.
President Trump announced new reciprocal tariffs on Wednesday, which he dubbed "Liberation Day."
New York City Mayor Eric Adams' federal corruption case was dropped Wednesday, as Judge Dale Ho ruled it should be dismissed with prejudice.
NYC Mayor Eric Adams' federal corruption case was formally dropped Wednesday, months after he became the city's first mayor to be indicted.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams' historic federal corruption case has been dropped with prejudice, meaning Adams cannot be re-tried on the same charges at a later time.
New York issued a travel advisory as measles cases in the U.S. and around the world are rising.
The Ulster County clerk refused to file a $113,000 fine from Texas against a doctor accused of prescribing abortion pills to a woman near Dallas.
In NYC and beyond, the spring 2025 allergy season is striking earlier -- and sticking around longer -- than usual this year.
Sleep apnea screenings will be free for New Yorkers under a new law passed at City Hall on Wednesday.
One of Mayor Eric Adams' signature mental health care programs is in question after a City Council report suggested it's ineffective.
Bruce Springsteen announced "Tracks II: The Lost Albums" will feature seven full-length albums that were never released from 1983-2018.
Tony Bennett's children are in a legal battle over the singer's estate.
Nintendo has announced a June 5 launch date for its latest gaming console, the Switch 2.
A unique talent, Val Kilmer was praised as an acting chameleon who took on varied and challenging roles, and the results were often memorable.
Monday is opening night on Broadway for the star-studded revival of the modern classic "Glengarry Glen Ross."
Costa Rica authorities confirmed that carbon monoxide poisoning was the cause of death of Miller Gardner, the 14-year-old son of former New York Yankees outfielder Brett Gardner.
Vincent Trocheck scored at 24 seconds of overtime to give the Rangers a 5-4 victory over the Wild on Wednesday night.
Zac Gallen tied his career high with 13 strikeouts while extending his scoreless streak over the Yankees to 18 2/3 innings.
The Cavaliers matched the second-most wins in franchise history, defeating the Knicks 124-105 on Wednesday night.
Pete Alonso launched a three-run homer that tied the score with two outs in the eighth inning and the New York Mets scored twice in the 11th to beat the Miami Marlins 6-5.
Tenants at NYCHA's Borinquen Plaza Houses in Brooklyn say they're plagued by constant elevator outages and malfunctions.
Several Bronx residents are claiming they haven't been able to take a hot bath or shower for months, due to extremely low water pressure or no water at all.
New York City is preparing to roll out an unconventional strategy for tackling its rodent problem: rat birth control.
As Gov. Kathy Hochul pushes for a "bell-to-bell" ban on cellphones inside classrooms, two schools in the Bronx got ahead of the curve and are seeing benefits.
Coney Island's amusements are set to open Saturday as the Brooklyn Borough President weighs in on a casino proposal.
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.
Tens of thousands of people flooded Manhattan streets on June 2, 2024 for the 60th annual Israel Day on Fifth Parade.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
The 50th Annual Village Halloween Parade drew massive crowds, celebrating the theme "Upside/Down:Inside/OUT."
A new documentary is shedding light on the volunteer search for survivors at Ground Zero. "Five Days on the Pile" chronicles the search efforts of two local steam fitters and how they rushed into chaos to help, after the twin towers collapsed. The film's creator and director, Paul Wagner, talks about the inspiring story and what he learned talking to those who stepped on that day.
A federal judge agreed to the U.S. Department of Justice's request to drop the charges against the mayor with prejudice. That means the Mayor cannot be retried on the same charges. Civil and Criminal attorney, Donte Mills, details what this means for the Mayor and any future charges.
The children were posing for a picture in front of the cherry blossoms when Obama walked behind them.
A New Jersey man was sentenced to six months in jail for breaking into a Rutgers University Islamic center and vandalizing it on Eid-al-Fitr.
President Trump's new tariffs against more than 60 countries sent markets tumbling in Asia. CBS News New York's Jared Hill reports.
