Metro-North crash survivor remembers disaster 10 years later
It's been 10 years since the worst accident in the history of the Metro-North Railroad happened in Valhalla, New York.
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It's been 10 years since the worst accident in the history of the Metro-North Railroad happened in Valhalla, New York.
It's been 10 years since the worst accident in the history of the Metro-North Railroad happened in Valhalla, New York. CBS News New York's Tony Aiello reports.
Gov. Kathy Hochul celebrated the renovation of a Putnam County Metro-North station Wednesday, presenting it as an example of the service upgrades suburban commuters can look forward to because of congestion pricing.
Gov. Kathy Hochul celebrated the renovation of a Putnam County Metro-North station Wednesday, presenting it as an example of the service upgrades suburban commuters can look forward to because of congestion pricing. CBS News New York political reporter Marcia Kramer says it's part of a public relations blitz ahead of the upcoming start of the controversial program.
A jury ruled Tuesday that Metro-North Railroad was mostly to blame for the 2015 crash in Valhalla that killed six.
Mark Anthony Giordano, 13, fell to his death while riding an e-bike at the parking garage by the Metro-North station in Harrison.
Mark Anthony Giordano, 13, fell to his death while riding an e-bike at the parking garage by the Metro-North station in Harrison. CBS New York's Tony Aiello reports.
The brand new, 400,000-square-foot facility is now operating at what the MTA calls the Harmon Shop in Croton-on-Hudson.
To counter congestion pricing, a 10% discount has been approved for LIRR, Metro-North riders who buy monthly passes.
As New York City prepares for the start of congestion pricing, the MTA says some LIRR and Metro-North riders could see savings.
As the MTA rolls out its controversial congestion pricing plan for drivers, sources tell CBS New York it's also considering savings for New York City residents who ride the Long Island and Metro-North railroads.
The MTA will invest $6 billion over the next decade to make mass transit more resilient to flooding during inclement weather.
It happened behind a $3 million mansion, sending tons of dirt and rock onto tracks and impacting service for weeks.
The MTA says it's working to ease your ride this season by testing equipment well before the first snowflakes start falling.
Winter arrives in just a few short weeks, and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority says it's already testing new equipment to be ready. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook has the story.
A closed parking garage continues to cause Amtrak trains to be suspended between New York City and Westchester.
It is a lose-lose situation for drivers who cannot get to their cars and train commuters who are now stranded.
Dozens of flooded-out New Rochelle co-op residents are still out of their homes and pleading for help before the next big storm.
The MTA Board provided new information about the mudslide that impacted Metro-North service over the weekend and how to make sure it never happens again.
The MTA says crews have been working to clear debris and stabilize the hillside after the mudslide broke through a retaining wall in the back of a home. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook has the latest.
Service resumed at 5 a.m. Monday, using two of the four tracks between Croton-Harmon and Tarrytown in Westchester County. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook has the latest for the morning commute.
Service resumed at 5 a.m. Monday, using two of the four tracks between Croton-Harmon and Tarrytown.
CBS New York's Jenna DeAngelis spoke to the tenant of the Westchester County home where the mudslide started on Saturday.
Saturday's rain caused the slide in Scarborough, which resulted in suspended service between Croton-Harmon and Tarrytown in Westchester County. CBS New York's Kristie Keleshian reports.
Service between Croton-Harmon and Tarrytown had been suspended Sunday.
Peter Zisopoulos, 36, was found guilty of second degree murder and weapons possession in the killing of FDNY paramedic Alison Russo.
NJ Transit and the engineers union reached a tentative deal Sunday to end the strike, but trains are still not running until tomorrow.
Subway service is officially back to the Rockaways on the A train after the line was shut down for four months for repairs.
The Sean "Diddy" Combs sex trafficking and racketeering trial resumed Monday in NYC with Dawn Richard back on the stand.
Federal investigators looking into the Mexican navy ship that crashed into the Brooklyn Bridge provided an update today.
Peter Zisopoulos, 36, was found guilty of second degree murder and weapons possession in the killing of FDNY paramedic Alison Russo.
Subway service is officially back to the Rockaways on the A train after the line was shut down for four months for repairs.
The Sean "Diddy" Combs sex trafficking and racketeering trial resumed Monday in NYC with Dawn Richard back on the stand.
Federal investigators looking into the Mexican navy ship that crashed into the Brooklyn Bridge provided an update today.
Tom Cruise is proving the sky is the limit for the eighth time in nearly three decades in "Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning."
Saturday turned out to be a nicer day than expected, despite a threat of isolated strong-to-severe thunderstorms.
The rainy weather lets up some today around NYC, but thunderstorms are back in the forecast to close out the week.
The rainy weather returns today around NYC, with a chance of showers for the rest of the week. Here's when it will be the worst.
Plan on plenty of sunshine and warm temperatures in the mid to upper 70s for Mother's Day.
The forecast shows more rounds of rain, which may be heavy at times, Friday around the NYC area.
NJ Transit and the engineers union reached a tentative deal Sunday to end the strike, but trains are still not running until tomorrow.
NJ Transit and the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen reached a tentative deal Sunday that will end the strike.
NJ Transit trains are still not running Sunday as the engineer strike entered its third day.
Two lanes of I-80 in Wharton, N.J. will reopen next week after months of sinkhole repairs, the state DOT says.
As the NJ Transit strike continues, state officials and the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen said they had constructive talk on Saturday.
The Long Island Rail Road is warning riders to prepare for possible service disruptions next week when Amtrak starts repairing the East River Tunnels.
Two young men deported to El Salvador after living on Long Island for nearly a decade are pleading for a second chance.
CBS News New York got a rare look inside the East River Tunnels before Amtrak's $1.6 billion project to repair Superstorm Sandy damage begins.
Hospitals are already seeing an unusually high number of emergency room visits for tick bites, which are raising concerns about tick-borne illnesses.
New York is sending inflation refund checks to eligible residents. Gov. Kathy Hochul says they're expected to hit the mail this fall.
Republican leadership is committed to putting the legislation on the floor before Memorial Day.
Former President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an "aggressive form" of prostate cancer that has spread to his bones, his office said in a statement on Sunday.
New York City Public Advocate Jumaane Williams and Deputy Mayor Fabien Levy spoke with Marcia Kramer on this week's episode of "The Point."
New technology and a change to New York state law could help protect social workers who visit clients in the field.
Five Republicans on the House Budget Committee blocked the legislation from advancing on Friday.
The 40th Annual AIDS Walk New York drew approximately 10,000 people to Central Park on Sunday, organizers said.
A traveler with measles was at Newark Liberty International Airport for several hours while infectious Monday, health officials said.
Disparity in mental health care can take many forms, but there is help, and no one should have to suffer in silence.
The Food and Drug Administration's food safety labs and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's World Trade Center Health Program were reinstated.
Long Island's only remaining duck farm is raising a new generation of ducklings after a bird flu outbreak forced it to euthanize an entire flock.
Tom Cruise is proving the sky is the limit for the eighth time in nearly three decades in "Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning."
Cassie Ventura took the stand again in Sean "Diddy" Combs' trial for her final day of cross-examination.
Cassie Ventura, Sean "Diddy" Combs' former girlfriend, was on the witness stand for a third day Thursday as defense attorneys began their cross examination.
Singer Chris Brown has been arrested in England for allegedly hitting someone with a bottle in a London nightclub in 2023.
Cassie Ventura was back on the stand for cross-examination in the Sean "Diddy" Combs trial after accusing him of raping her in 2018.
Cody Bellinger hit a grand slam that capped a six-run eighth inning, sending the Yankees to an 8-2 victory over the Mets in the Subway Series.
Scottie Scheffler has won the PGA Championship for his third major title.
Alonso Martínez had a goal and an assist and New York City FC defeated the New York Red Bulls 2-0 in the 26th edition of the Hudson River Derby.
After finishing as runner-up at the Kentucky Derby earlier this month, the heavy-favorite Journalism earned a thrilling come-from-behind victory in the Preakness Stakes.
Francisco Lindor hit a tiebreaking sacrifice fly in the ninth inning and the Mets beat the Yankees 3-2 in the Subway Series on Saturday.
Two Jewish matchmakers are preparing for an upcoming event to connect people with physical disabilities looking to find love.
Jacqueline Kimmelstiel, a 97-year-old Holocaust survivor, achieved a goal by attending the University of Mount saint Vincent for one day.
An organization called The Doe Fund is bringing three new affordable housing buildings to the Bronx
Bringing nature into classrooms is one of the missions of a nonprofit organization called New York Sun Works.
More than a century ago, Chinese Americans in New York City were tired of demeaning portrayals of their culture in film. So they created a film company in Brooklyn.
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."
CBS News New York's Tony Sadiku has the latest weather forecast.
Support is pouring in from across part lines for the former president who revealed over the weekend he's battling prostate cancer.
A disturbing health trend for people under 50 shows a rise in cancer rates. But doctors are getting close to developing a blood test to help catch the disease. Dr. Mallika is on call with a look at the testing and what is causing the rates to climb
Subway service is officially back to the Rockaways on the A train after the line was shut down for four months for repairs.
Investigators looking into the Mexican navy ship that crashed into the Brooklyn Bridge are expected to provide an update Monday. CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo reports.
