Brooklyn Bridge car fire delays traffic for hours
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The fire sent smoke billowing into the sky above the bridge.
The New York Inspector General says there have been numerous complaints about tee times being taken seconds after they are released.
Some voters are eager to get to the ballot box as the campaigns heat up in the sprint to Election Day. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
Investigators hope the event leads to clues in dozens of unsolved cases in the borough. CBS News New York's Alice Gainer reports.
A Long Island man suffocated his estranged wife by dousing her face with a chemical mixture at her home in Herricks, Nassau County Police said. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
The New York attorney general was indicted on bank fraud charges by the Trump administration.
New York City's new 15 mph speed limit applies to all e-bikes, e-scooters and pedal-assist commercial bicycles, according to City Hall. CBS News New York's Doug Williams has the details.
New York Attorney General Letitia James was indicted by the Justice Department in October on bank fraud charges.
Mayor Eric Adams is throwing his support behind former Gov. Andrew Cuomo as voters get ready to hit the polls this weekend. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook has the latest.
James is set to make her first court appearance Friday after being indicted on federal charges. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
Police said surveillance video shows the 30-year-old woman holding her newborn baby wrapped in a sheet.
The endorsement came just two days before the start of early voting. CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups is accused of helping crime families rig poker games in Manhattan and the Hamptons, federal authorities said. CBS News New York's Alice Gainer reports.
Musicians Local 802 Vice President Dan Point told CBS News New York he thinks many of the union's musicians will be happy with the new contract and happy to stay at work.
A construction worker plunged down a 60-foot hole Thursday morning on Manhattan's West Side.
It happened just before 9 a.m. at a construction site at the rail yards at 12th Avenue and 30th Street.
The Broadway League and Musicians Local 802 announced the deal early Thursday morning. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
Democrat Zohran Mamdani, independent Andrew Cuomo and Republican Curtis Sliwa each made their case to New Yorkers why they deserve the vote. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
"You will never see me in the studios of WABC ever again," Sliwa said during the interview with Sid Rosenberg.
Curtis Sliwa, the Republican candidate for New York City mayor, said he's done with the station where he worked for years after coming under pressure to bow out of the mayor's race. CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
Those fireworks were caught on surveillance video - at one point they flew right into a family's home. CBS News New York's Jennifer Bisram reports.
A Queens woman is facing charges in the case of a newborn left unattended earlier this week at Penn Station.
ICE agents were seen rolling into Lower Manhattan on military style trucks to target vendors on Canal Street, then later clashing with New Yorkers protesting against the sweep. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
Police sources tell CBS News New York's Aziza Shuler the fire may be related to Diwali fireworks in the area.
Chopper 2 flew over the scene following significant law enforcement activity over two locations on Canal Street. CBS News New York's Dan Rice reports from Chopper 2.
A father and son died in an overnight fire on Long Island. Kenneth Roberts, 42, and his son Mekhi, 12, were trapped in intense smoke inside a basement apartment.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani says he's unleashing a citywide pothole repair blitz this weekend.
Here's how New Yorkers can go solar while protecting their pocketbooks.
Overhead wire problems at the Portal Bridge forced the suspension of some NJ Transit service Friday morning.
The U.S. military has confirmed that all six crew members were killed when an American KC-135 refueling plane taking part in the Iran war crashed in western Iraq.
A father and son died in an overnight fire on Long Island. Kenneth Roberts, 42, and his son Mekhi, 12, were trapped in intense smoke inside a basement apartment.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani says he's unleashing a citywide pothole repair blitz this weekend.
Here's how New Yorkers can go solar while protecting their pocketbooks.
Overhead wire problems at the Portal Bridge forced the suspension of some NJ Transit service Friday morning.
Two towing companies were forced to pay back thousands after City Hall said they overcharged New Yorkers last year, so how are they still able to tow cars on behalf of the city?
It will be rainy on Thursday morning, and the weather will change to snow as temperatures drop across the Tri-State Area.
Thunderstorms are expected in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut this weekend after severe weather hit the Midwest.
Periods of rain will move through the New York area Thursday, but spring temperatures are on the way for the weekend.
Snow and rain will make for messy morning and evening commutes for New Yorkers on Tuesday. It's a First Alert Weather Day.
The Tri-State Area's weekend is looking like a tale of two seasons with both snow and sunshine.
Overhead wire problems at the Portal Bridge forced the suspension of some NJ Transit service Friday morning.
A New Jersey toddler's death after falling more than 20 stories has prompted new legislation designed to ensure windows are properly guarded in apartment buildings across the state.
New Jersey Sen. Andy Kim is opening up about his father's Alzheimer's diagnosis in hopes of helping others struggling like him to care for their loved ones.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill hosted a ceremonial first train ride across the Portal North Bridge, designed to replace the trouble-plagued, 116-year-old Portal Bridge that long caused delays for commuters.
Two of New Jersey's biggest cities, Jersey City and Newark, are joining a push to bring FIFA World Cup celebrations to local streets.
A father and son died in an overnight fire on Long Island. Kenneth Roberts, 42, and his son Mekhi, 12, were trapped in intense smoke inside a basement apartment.
Jones Beach will host a series of special events commemorating America's 250th birthday this summer.
A Long Island woman is reuniting with the NYU Langone medical team that helped deliver her baby after she suffered from kidney failure.
A chilling cold case that goes back 52 years has been solved on Long Island, police say. DNA technology linked a former Oceanside sanitation worker to Barbara Waldman's 1974 murder.
Warmer weather has melted our frozen waterways, but that's giving rise to unusual hazards. The unusually cold winter uprooted docks, and sent debris into the bays and the Long Island Sound.
A New Jersey toddler's death after falling more than 20 stories has prompted new legislation designed to ensure windows are properly guarded in apartment buildings across the state.
An aerial refueling tanker crashed in Western Iraq, U.S. officials said.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill hosted a ceremonial first train ride across the Portal North Bridge, designed to replace the trouble-plagued, 116-year-old Portal Bridge that long caused delays for commuters.
President Trump ordered the release of 172 million barrels of oil from the U.S.'s Strategic Petroleum Reserve on Wednesday, after oil prices rocketed to their highest levels in years amid the U.S.'s war with Iran.
About 30 U.S. service members remained hospitalized Tuesday after an Iranian drone strike in Kuwait.
New Jersey Sen. Andy Kim is opening up about his father's Alzheimer's diagnosis in hopes of helping others struggling like him to care for their loved ones.
A new study shows toxic forever chemicals known as PFAS may be entering the food chain on Long Island through contaminated soil, water and air.
Erik Lochtefeld is back to acting and marathon training after a glioblastoma diagnosis and complex surgery at NYU Langone.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Failed contract agreements between Mount Sinai and Anthem have caused thousands of New York patients to lose in-network care.
Legendary New York City television news anchor Ernie Anastos has died. His wife says he died early Thursday morning of pneumonia.
Ballerina Misty Copeland responded to controversial comments made by actor Timothée Chalamet when he appeared to dismiss the significance of ballet and opera, saying, "No one cares."
A woman was arrested on Sunday for firing multiple shots at the Beverly Hills home of Rihanna, Los Angeles Police Department officials say.
Actress Daryl Hannah explains why the depiction of herself in the FX miniseries "Love Story" is unacceptable in an op-ed in Friday's New York Times.
Justin Timberlake is suing Sag Harbor to prevent the release of bodycam video of his 2024 arrest for driving while intoxicated on Long Island.
Alexis Lafreniere had a goal and an assist to lead the New York Rangers to a 6-3 victory over the Winnipeg Jets on Thursday night.
The Hawks extended the NBA's longest current winning streak to eight games, beating the Nets 108-97 on Thursday night.
Mikael Backlund recorded his 600th career NHL point with a third-period goal in the Flames' 5-4 win over the Devils on Thursday night.
Zuby Ejiofor had 21 points as No. 13 St. John's opened the defense of last year's Big East Tournament title with an 85-72 win over Providence in the quarterfinals Thursday.
The New York Knicks rallied to beat the Utah Jazz 134-117 on Wednesday night to snap a two-game losing streak.
The NYC DEP has announced plans to clean Flushing Creek with chlorine, sparking outrage among some environmentalists.
Neighbors and local businesses in Long Island City, Queens, say rental trucks parked on streets are impacting daily operations.
Erik Lochtefeld is back to acting and marathon training after a glioblastoma diagnosis and complex surgery at NYU Langone.
Manhattan historians recently discovered a link to the Underground Railroad at the Merchant's House Museum.
The National Dance Institute in Harlem hosts a special camp twice a year to bring together dancers with and without special needs for a dance camp, proving anyone can take center stage.
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.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani says he is unleashing a citywide pothole repair blitz this weekend.
The CDC designates sleep deprivation as a public health epidemic.
Meanwhile, the Trump administration is scrambling to control skyrocketing oil prices by lifting sanctions on Russia. CBS News New York's Jessica Moore reports.
An overhead wire issue near the Portal Bridge forced NJ Transit trains to stop between Newark and Manhattan, causing major delays and confusion. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
John Elliott has the Tri-State Area's updated Friday afternoon First Alert Forecast on CBS News New York.
