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The focus has pointed increasingly to human error in the investigation into the deadly Metro-North train derailment in the Bronx, after a union officials said the engineer "nodded off" at the controls and "zoned out" before the accident.
Safety officials have championed what's known as positive train control technology for decades, but the railroad industry has sought to postpone having to install it because of the high cost and technological issues.
Attorneys for one of the passengers on the Metro-North train that derailed in the Bronx this past weekend has announced plans to file a lawsuit against the railroad.
Survivors of the deadly Metro-North train derailment say they feel lucky to have gotten out alive. One of those survivors describes the horror-- and the severity -- of the accident.
The MTA identified the victims Sunday as Donna L. Smith, 54, of Newburgh; James G. Lovell, 58, of Cold Spring; James M. Ferrari, 59, of Montrose; and Ahn Kisook, 35, of Queens.
The Metro-North Rail Road will continue to provide shuttle buses and direct Hudson Line commuters to subway trains Tuesday, following the derailment in the Bronx that left four people dead.
For the thousands of people in the Tri-State area who use a train to commute the question of where to sit doesn't usually involve safety concerns.
Four people were killed and more than 60 were injured in the early Sunday morning crash when a train from Poughkeepsie to Grand Central traveling on the Hudson line derailed.
Rita Anya Nara, author of The Anxious Traveler said Monday that it is a common reaction for crash survivors to have trouble getting back on a train.
Jim Cameron complains the railroad has not been open and honest about the fact that scheduled routes have increased by anywhere from two to 10 minutes because of track work.
Niculae Petre, Dorin Husa, Valer Zaharia, and Teodora Zaharia, are accused of stealing customers' PIN numbers and other financial information.
Chief Engineer Robert Puciloski, who appeared at the National Transportation Safety Board hearing in Washington, D.C., said the railroad is "behind in several areas,'' including a five-year schedule of cyclical maintenance that had not been conducted in the area of the Bridgeport derailment since 2005.
Nassau County District Attorney Kathleen Rice said the suspects placed "skimming'' devices and hidden cameras near ticket vending machines in Chappaqua, Sea Cliff, Bayside, Great Neck, Merillon Avenue, and Greenvale stations.
Nearly two weeks after a failed electrical circuit cut power to the New Haven line, service returned to a full schedule of trains for rush-hour Monday morning to Grand Central Terminal.
Crews were preparing this weekend for the full resumption of service on the Metro-North New Haven Line, nearly two weeks after a power meltdown caused a major service disruption.
Metro-North will conduct a test running trains on the rails this weekend as the final stage to ensure the repairs were successful.
Commuters waiting for the train have always had plenty to worry about and now they can add raccoons to their list of concerns.
Under the plan, much of the 109-year-old subway system would get an upgraded signal system similar to what's already is use on the L and 7 lines.
Metro North says trains will be operating at about 65 percent capacity beginning Wednesday with five additional peak trains. That's up from 50 percent since the disruption began.
The line the MTA was counting on failed just outside what was called the freeze pit.
Gov. Dan Malloy said Metro-North commuters can expect a "very reduced schedule'' on Monday compared with a normal peak period. Trains are expected to run at 50 percent capacity on the New Haven line.
It has been a mess for anyone trying to ride the New Haven Line on the Metro-North Railroad, with the massive power outage earlier this week.
Gov. Dannel P. Malloy said he's expecting a plan from the Metropolitan Transit Authority and Metro-North Railroad to reimburse Connecticut commuters for the lack of service caused by a failed high-voltage feeder cable.
Tens of thousands of commuters traveling into and out of New York City are scrambling to devise alternative routes after a power failure on Metro-North's New Haven line brought service to a creep.
After experiencing power problems, it doesn't appear service will be returning to normal any time soon on Metro-North's New Haven line, leaving tens of thousands of commuters traveling in and out of New York City scrambling to devise alternative routes to and from work.We're here to help. Here, find links and info to help you navigate the changes to your commute.
Police say the victim, 17, was attacked by a fellow student following an argument at El Puente Academy for Peace and Justice.
O'Shae Sibley was killed at a Brooklyn gas station in 2023 following an argument. Dmitriy Popov, 20, was convicted of manslaughter as a hate crime and other charges.
A Nordic bar in Soho called KABIN is preparing to host Norway's loyal fans as they return to the tournament for the first time since 1998.
NASA's Artemis III astronauts plan to carry out rendezvous and docking procedures with commercial moon landers being built by SpaceX and Blue Origin.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill announced the free tickets will go to certain groups, including National Guard members, pediatric hospital patients and healthcare workers, among others.
A Nordic bar in Soho called KABIN is preparing to host Norway's loyal fans as they return to the tournament for the first time since 1998.
The NYPD took more than 20 people into custody after a Knicks watch party in the area of Bryant Park became violent.
The Knicks' 13-game win streak may be over, but fans still believe a championship title is on the horizon.
Three people are injured, including a teenager, after a shooting at a home on East 140th Street in the Mott Haven section of the Bronx Monday night, police said.
Victor Wembanyama had 32 points, eight rebounds and six assists in his first NBA Finals win, carrying the Spurs to a 115-111 victory over the Knicks in Game 3 on Monday night.
The Stamford Fire Department said high winds ripped the 3,000-square-foot flag off the pole atop the WWE building and sent it flying into electrical wires.
Storms hit the New York City area on Saturday, bringing damaging winds, hail and downpours across the region.
It's unseasonably warm in New York City on Wednesday as humidity adds to the summer-like weather. There's also a slight chance for showers in parts of the Tri-State Area.
It's back to feeling like spring, and even summer on some days, as warm weather and sunshine return to the New York area.
A final round of showers is moving through the New York area in the morning before the rest of the week turns much drier and warmer.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill announced the free tickets will go to certain groups, including National Guard members, pediatric hospital patients and healthcare workers, among others.
Rescue crews determined the woman fell down the chute and got stuck on a pile of backed-up trash at the Hackensack apartment building.
Tensions rose once again this weekend outside Delaney Hall in Newark after the mayor scaled back local law enforcement.
For half a century, The Valerie Fund has been dedicated to providing care to children with cancer and blood disorders.
Storms hit the New York City area on Saturday, bringing damaging winds, hail and downpours across the region.
Prosecutors on Long Island announced a crackdown on what they're calling serial shoplifting.
An 18-year-old pleaded guilty Thursday to murder and weapons charges in connection to a deadly shooting at a Long Island house party in 2025.
Storms hit the New York City area on Saturday, bringing damaging winds, hail and downpours across the region.
EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin, who is from Long Island, returned to his home turf Friday to spread the word on what is right with the agency.
A Long Island jury found Steven Schwally guilty of 2nd degree murder for ramming his car into a Deer Park nail salon while drunk.
Donald Trump was booed loudly by fans inside Madison Square Garden when he was shown on video screens during the national anthem prior to Game 3 of the NBA Finals on Monday.
"The people are there to see these two teams play," Bill Bradley said of President Trump's plan to attend Game 3 of the NBA Finals on Monday night.
Leaders of the Penn Station renovation unveiled a bold new design with a soaring Eighth Avenue entrance and bright concourses.
The Trump administration on Monday announced it is seeking to revoke the citizenship of 17 U.S. citizens accused of immigration fraud.
Brad Lander is endorsed by Mayor Mamdani and Rep. Dan Goldman is backed by Gov. Hochul in a race that's turned into one of New York's hottest of 2026.
For half a century, The Valerie Fund has been dedicated to providing care to children with cancer and blood disorders.
A New Jersey nonprofit called The Valerie Fund is celebrating 50 years of providing comprehensive care to children with cancer and blood disorders.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill is urging people to donate blood ahead of the summer months.
There's no vaccine for the Bourbon virus, nor medicine to treat it, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Marie Francillion was diagnosed with lung cancer after she was feeling heartburn and shoulder pain. She said she's able to remain hopeful and spend more time with her family because of a different type of treatment.
"Schmigadoon!" — which was tied for the most nominations, with 12 — won Best Musical, and "Liberation" took home the honor of Best Play at the 2026 Tony Awards.
The Broadway revival of the musical (nominated for 11 Tony Awards) depicts drama, joy and heartbreak in the pursuit of the American Dream at the turn of the 20th century, with parallels to the contemporary world, from issues of race to the immigrant experience.
Madonna performed a surprise concert in Times Square weeks before the release of her "Confessions II" album.
Knicks superfan Spike Lee stopped by CBS Mornings to give his thoughts as the Knicks get set to play in the NBA Finals, and he offered his prediction, too.
The 25th edition of the film and media festival opens on Wednesday, showcasing more than 100 world premiere documentaries and narrative features, as well as short films, live music, podcasts and conversations with leading entertainment figures.
A Nordic bar in Soho called KABIN is preparing to host Norway's loyal fans as they return to the tournament for the first time since 1998.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill announced the free tickets will go to certain groups, including National Guard members, pediatric hospital patients and healthcare workers, among others.
The NYPD took more than 20 people into custody after a Knicks watch party in the area of Bryant Park became violent.
The Knicks' 13-game win streak may be over, but fans still believe a championship title is on the horizon.
Victor Wembanyama had 32 points, eight rebounds and six assists in his first NBA Finals win, carrying the Spurs to a 115-111 victory over the Knicks in Game 3 on Monday night.
Harlem's historic Cotton Club recently announced it was up for sale. The news comes as jazz clubs across the borough disappear.
Jasir Gipson was shot by a stray bullet at 5 years old while walking with his mother. More than a decade later, he's graduating from high school with nothing but a smile.
Garbage piling up near freight train tracks is frustrating many Maspeth residents.
Residents and elected officials are urging the MTA to reopen the Long Island Rail Road's former Elmhurst station, arguing that the neighborhood has outgrown its current transit options.
Before there was a Brooklyn, there was a flagpole, and since the earliest days of our country, it stood as a symbol of freedom and self-determination.
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.
James Mercante had the best seat in the house when the Knicks last won the championship. CBS News New York's Alice Gainer reports.
It's another beautiful day with warm temperatures and sunshine but storms could come back to the Tri-State Area later this week. CBS News New York Meteorologist Tony Sadiku has the forecast.
Those tickets will go to certain groups, including the families of National Guard members currently deployed abroad, the Make-A-Wish Foundation, frontline healthcare workers, and pediatric hospital patients, among others. CBS News New York's Christine Sloan reports.
The NYPD took more than 20 people into custody near a Knicks watch party in Bryant Park Monday night, and several officers were injured. CBS News New York's Ali Bauman reports.
Inside Edition Digital Host, Sal Bono, talks with CBS News New York's Aziza Shuler about the new episode of New York Gritty detailing the targeted attacks plaguing New York City nightlife
