First section of LIRR's third track expansion opens Monday
The project started in 2018. The MTA said it will boost LIRR capacity by as much as 50 percent, CBS2's John Dias reports.
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The project started in 2018. The MTA said it will boost LIRR capacity by as much as 50 percent, CBS2's John Dias reports.
Vanessa Murdock has the Tri-State Area's updated First Alert forecast on CBS2 News This Morning.
The bugs have swarmed parts of New York City and Long Island, putting trees and plant life at risk.
CBS2's John Elliott visited students in Brooklyn for some First Alert Weather 101 summer fun.
The parade will form on 36th, 37th and 38th streets between Broadway and Fifth Avenue. It kicks off at 1 p.m.
Rushdie has been taken off a ventilator and is able to talk after he was stabbed before a lecture in western New York.
The victim was rushed to Harlem Hospital, but he did not survive.
Kutin Gyimah was less than two hours into his shift when he was killed. Taxi drivers and his family are expected to gather Sunday morning, CBS2's Christina Fan reports.
John Elliott has the Tri-State Area's updated First Alert forecast on CBS2 News This Morning.
Voters will get to choose candidates for the U.S. House of Representatives and state Senate.
Early voting in New York's Aug. 23 election began Saturday.
A bomb shelter in Ukraine provided the unlikely space for a theatrical performance. Now, the remarkable cast of children is coming to Brooklyn for a special performance, CBS2's Dana Tyler reports.
The virus that causes polio – a disease which had not been seen in the U.S. in nearly a decade – has recently been detected in New York City. Elaine Quijano has more.
The FDNY firefighter is hospitalized in critical, but stable condition, CBS2's Christina Fan reports.
John Elliott has the Tri-State Area's updated First Alert forecast on CBS2 News This Morning.
This Brooklyn nonprofit has rescued more than 3,400 dogs from high-kill shelters in rural parts of the country.
Bushwick Bark is big on animal welfare and heavily focused on healthy pet foods and diets, CBS2's John Elliott reports.
"Free Puppies!" premiered at Cinema Village in Bushwick, CBS2's John Elliott reports.
Sam Wishman's new movie takes a thoughtful and unique look at the crisis involved in rescuing dogs. It's in theaters now, CBS2's John Elliott reports.
The artistry of Coney Island's sand sculptors will be on display for the first time since 2019.
John Elliott has the Tri-State Area's updated First Alert forecast on CBS2 News This Morning.
At least one person had to be rescued after the fire at a home in Bulls Head, CBS2's Christina Fan reports.
Early voting in New York's Aug. 23 election begins Saturday.
Gov. Kathy Hochul traveled to Republican opponent Lee Zeldin's backyard to tout the early success of the state's new laws to keep guns out of the hands of dangerous people. CBS2 political reporter Marcia Kramer says that with one poll tightening, the governor is fighting back against an onslaught of criticism about the state's bail laws.
Two Tri-State Area baseball teams are vying for a spot in the Little League World Series. Toms River East and the Massapequa Coast Little League are playing in the Metro Region Championship game in Connecticut on Friday. CBS2's Jenna DeAngelis has all the excitement.
Nearly two weeks into the Legionnaires' outbreak in Manhattan, officials said Tuesday the bacteria that causes the disease has been found at dozens of more buildings.
The number of cyclosporiasis cases in the state of New York keeps growing.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said Tuesday homeless encampments along Manhattan's far West Side will be cleaned up.
A Freehold Township High School teacher faces charges for allegedly having a sexual relationship with a student, prosecutors said Tuesday.
Capt. Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger, who famously landed a passenger jet on the Hudson River in 2009, said he has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease.
Nearly two weeks into the Legionnaires' outbreak in Manhattan, officials said Tuesday the bacteria that causes the disease has been found at dozens of more buildings.
The number of cyclosporiasis cases in the state of New York keeps growing.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said Tuesday homeless encampments along Manhattan's far West Side will be cleaned up.
Specialized New York City public school programs Nest, Horizon, AIMS, Path and ACES will become available in 14 districts across the five boroughs starting in the fall.
A woman died after she was shot multiple times Monday night in the Wakefield section of the Bronx, according to police.
The Tri-State Area is dealing with extreme heat as cooling centers, pools, parks and other resources try to keep residents cool.
A heat advisory is in effect until Wednesday night for the Tri-State Area, with feels-like temperatures reaching into the 100s.
A heat advisory goes into effect from Tuesday to Wednesday for NYC and the surrounding area, as feels-like temperatures could reach the 100s.
People in the New York City area should brace for more extreme weather this week.
Some storms returned to the New York City and New Jersey area on Friday.
A Freehold Township High School teacher faces charges for allegedly having a sexual relationship with a student, prosecutors said Tuesday.
The Tri-State Area is dealing with extreme heat as cooling centers, pools, parks and other resources try to keep residents cool.
A heat advisory is in effect until Wednesday night for the Tri-State Area, with feels-like temperatures reaching into the 100s.
Robots called "Daxbots" will be roaming around Hoboken to collect data on sidewalks, curb ramps and other pedestrian infrastructure.
The car owner started the vehicle, and it exploded, launching debris into homes, yards and across a road on Monday morning.
Authorities on Long Island are warning about a scheme in which victims are being urged to convert their savings into gold bars, then hand them over for "safekeeping."
Authorities on Long Island are warning about a scheme in which victims are being urged their savings into gold bars, and to then hand over those gold bars over for "safekeeping." CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
Some storms returned to the New York City and New Jersey area on Friday.
The Smithtown Library on Long Island opened all of its doors Thursday, nearly two years after a wave of water flowed through the building during catastrophic flooding. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
Some people who watched the FourLeaf Air Show at Jones Beach over the weekend are claiming the colorful smoke from the performing planes damaged their boats.
Nearly two weeks into the Legionnaires' outbreak in Manhattan, officials said Tuesday the bacteria that causes the disease has been found at dozens of more buildings.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said Tuesday homeless encampments along Manhattan's far West Side will be cleaned up.
Specialized New York City public school programs Nest, Horizon, AIMS, Path and ACES will become available in 14 districts across the five boroughs starting in the fall.
A jury concluded in 2023 that Trump should pay Carroll $5 million in damages.
Building new data centers in New York will be paused for a year in order to allow state officials to establish guidelines protecting residents and the environment, Gov. Kathy Hochul said.
The number of cyclosporiasis cases in the state of New York keeps growing.
As the number of cases of Legionnaires' disease on the Upper East Side continues to rise, City Council Speaker Julie Menin is blasting the Mamdani administration over its handling of the outbreak.
All of the Upper East Side buildings with cooling towers that tested positive for Legionella bacteria have completed necessary cleaning, New York City health officials said Sunday.
Thirty-one people who were hospitalized with Legionnaires' disease on the Upper East Side have been discharged, New York City health officials said Saturday.
New Jersey is one of more than a dozen states that are working to collect, remove and destroy all of their aqueous film-forming foam.
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
The final show of Jay-Z's anniversary concert series at Yankee Stadium was delayed for hours after hundreds of ticketless fans flooded the gates and breached security, according to officials.
Jay-Z and some very special guests took over Yankee Stadium on Friday night, performing to a sold-out crowd.
Bonnie Tyler, the Welsh pop star best known for singing the chart-topping power ballad "Total Eclipse of the Heart" in 1983, has died. She was 75.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married in a place that generates plenty of garbage, and one man figured out there is a market for it if you package it just right.
Jordan Walker played spoiler in Philadelphia and homered on his last six swings to defeat Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber at Citizens Bank Park.
The New York Mets have stumbled into the All-Star break after their worst first half in 31 years.
Ben Rice hit a two-run triple in the top of the eighth inning to give the Yankees their third straight come-from-behind victory over the Nationals, 5-3 on Sunday.
The Red Sox extended their winning streak to nine by beating the New York Mets 3-2 Sunday.
The surging Red Sox extended their winning streak to eight games with a 4-0 victory over the Mets on Saturday.
Two Upper West Side children went on a mission to visit 40 playgrounds in one day, hoping to set a record.
Eddie Palmieri, the East Harlem legend who revolutionized Latin music, now has a street renamed in his honor.
Services for the UnderServed's urban gardens and beehives provide therapeutic opportunities for New Yorkers with intellectual and developmental disabilities and behavioral health challenges
Religious institutions across the country are exploring how their properties can help address the affordable housing crisis, with a Brooklyn development offering a model for blending community needs with faith-based missions.
The Classical Theatre of Harlem's artistic director says Shakespeare's famous tragedy is more relevant today, though audiences can always expect a twist.
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.
CBS News New York's Scott Padgett says the entire Tri-State Area will experience temperatures in the mid-to-upper 90s on hump day.
As CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports, she's trying to save the man who stood by her for five decades.
The Department of Homeless Services took over encampment sweeps from police back in February, starting each job with seven days of outreach. That's what the mayor says will happen first. CBS News New York's Kristine Johnson reports.
CBS News New York's Dave Carlin spoke with a mom who says the decision to do so could make all the difference.
As CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports, the heat means a bit of a financial windfall for ice cream shops, boardwalk stores, and beachside cafes.
