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The safety system can slow down a train's speed or stop a train in the operator fails to take the right action.
Designers were asked to give the 19th century marvel a 21st century makeover.
The CDC also recalled foods made with the onions, including cheese dips and salsas.
The state is still threatening to terminate PSEG's contract and revoke franchises for Con Edison and Orange & Rockland if they do not make immediate fixes.
Only 5% of eligible residents took part in early voting for the June primary.
A second-story bedroom was ripped open by a car that went airborne, striking the upstairs level of the house on Bellport Avenue.
Kelly faces a Sept. 29th trial in Brooklyn on racketeering charges. But Kelly's planned trial in Chicago for alleged sexual abuse of women and girls, and other charges, has just been delayed due to concerns over the pandemic.
It happened at the Ravenswood NYCHA Housing Complex on 35th Street in Astoria around 4:45 p.m. Tuesday.
Investigators say the suspects extorted lottery winners by threatening to torture and kill their families.
Revel shut down its service in New York City in July but continues to operate in Miami, Washington and San Francisco.
City Comptroller Scott Stringer says rat sightings are up by 60%.
Mayor Bill de Blasio and the city's Test and Trace Corps visited Sunset Park, Brooklyn, for "Get Tested Tuesday."
The grand slam tennis event is scheduled to start Aug. 31 without fans at the Billie Jean Tennis Center in Queens.
Residents say the project was approved in secret and in violation of zoning codes.
Police say there have been 21 hate crimes against Asian Americans reported since March. Seventeen of those led to arrests.
It's scheduled to be released Oct. 13.
Amazon says it has already invested more than $7 billion in New York and has 24,000 workers across the state.
Students in the classroom will wear masks and observe social distancing rules.
Advocates say there are still voting hurdles, ranging from issues involving the Voting Rights Act to mail delivery.
Many are blaming new Postmaster General Louis DeJoy and President Donald Trump, who they say wants to compromise mail-in voting for the November election.
If you've been riding the bus in New York City during the coronavirus pandemic, get ready for some changes that will make your ride more like it used to be.
Some owners are asking the mayor and governor to allow them to open now and give them more time to fulfill the mandatory health inspection.
According to his employer, David Altamirano, a father of two, was on his way to work when he was shot in the arm at Grand Central Terminal over the weekend.
The statement thanked fans for their support and said they hope the indictments are a step toward getting justice for his murder.
Police say 41-year-old Derrick Garner was shot several times in Stuyvesant Heights, Brooklyn Monday night.
Two persons of interest were being questioned Monday night after a 15-year-old boy was shot on an Manhattan-bound A train, the NYPD said.
Megan Thee Stallion has decided to end her run with "Moulin Rouge! The Musical" early, the Broadway show announced on Monday.
A woman was killed when two vehicles crashed into a laundromat at a strip mall on Irvington Avenue in Newark on Monday afternoon, officials said.
The woman accusing Harvey Weinstein of raping her at a Manhattan hotel room in 2013 took the stand Monday as the third trial of the disgraced movie mogul continued for a second week.
Air taxis are expected to soon fly regularly between John F. Kennedy International Airport and Manhattan in less than 10 minutes.
Two persons of interest were being questioned Monday night after a 15-year-old boy was shot on an Manhattan-bound A train, the NYPD said.
Megan Thee Stallion has decided to end her run with "Moulin Rouge! The Musical" early, the Broadway show announced on Monday.
The woman accusing Harvey Weinstein of raping her at a Manhattan hotel room in 2013 took the stand Monday as the third trial of the disgraced movie mogul continued for a second week.
Air taxis are expected to soon fly regularly between John F. Kennedy International Airport and Manhattan in less than 10 minutes.
Brooklyn College seniors are frustrated after learning they won't walk across the stage during their commencement at Barclays Center.
Some residual showers may linger into early Sunday morning, but the majority of the rainfall should be over by sunrise.
Amtrak announced Thursday it is suing Metro-North for allegedly blocking nonrevenue trains on a portion of the busy Northeast Corridor for over two months.
The Tri-State Area has the dirtiest air in the U.S. east of Texas, according to The American Lung Association's newly released "State of the Air" report.
Colder weather returns to the New York City area this week with sub-freezing temperatures in the suburbs.
New York City's balmy weather proved to be record-breaking for the date of April 15.
A woman was killed when two vehicles crashed into a laundromat at a strip mall on Irvington Avenue in Newark on Monday afternoon, officials said.
Northern Valley Regional High School at Old Tappan went into lockdown after one student reported another might have had a weapon, police said.
Soccer fans in New York City will be able to watch FIFA World Cup matches for free this summer at five official fan events.
A New Jersey man has been convicted in the 2015 murder of professional basketball player Michael Wright.
A woman is dead and two people are critically injured after the fire on Schley Street in Newark, New Jersey.
Diana Kutateladze had nearly twice the legal limit of of alcohol in her system when she caused a deadly, high-speed six-car wreck on the Southern State Parkway in Hempstead, prosecutors said.
We're in for a mild weather day in NYC Friday, but a First Alert Weather Day is right around the corner, with rounds of rain on tap for Saturday.
Sister Francis Piscatella, New York's oldest person, celebrated her 113th birthday and Pope Leo XIV sent a blessing from the Vatican for the occasion.
A father and son were arrested after police said they found chemicals to make explosives at their home on New York's Long Island.
Scientists say New York's coastal waters are experiencing some of the most severe threats on record, and they're not just environmental.
Soccer fans in New York City will be able to watch FIFA World Cup matches for free this summer at five official fan events.
King Charles III and Queen Camilla are aiming to strengthen the "special relationship" the U.S. and United Kingdom have had since World War II.
Cole Allen was charged Monday in federal court with three counts including attempt to assassinate the president.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul's running mate says having two women atop the Democratic ticket sends a strong message to voters.
CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang was sitting next to President Trump at the White House Correspondents' Dinner when the chaos unfolded.
The B.R.O. Experience Foundation uses cognitive behavioral therapy, mentorship and creative expression to support men of color navigating identity.
Travelers at Newark Airport may have been exposed to an individual with measles, New Jersey health officials warn.
The Tri-State Area has the dirtiest air in the U.S. east of Texas, according to The American Lung Association's newly released "State of the Air" report.
The 16th Annual Lustgarten Foundation New York City Walk for Pancreatic Cancer Research was held Sunday in Battery Park City.
Advocates fear New York state could be taking a step back when it comes to biomarker testing access for those with Medicaid.
Megan Thee Stallion has decided to end her run with "Moulin Rouge! The Musical" early, the Broadway show announced on Monday.
The woman accusing Harvey Weinstein of raping her at a Manhattan hotel room in 2013 took the stand Monday as the third trial of the disgraced movie mogul continued for a second week.
Ticketmaster will be rereleasing tickets for Harry Styles' upcoming concerts in New York City that were originally purchased by scalpers, the company says.
The upcoming fashion exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art includes 25 mannequins based on real bodies.
A previously unreleased song is one of many ways Prince is being honored a decade after his death.
Soccer fans in New York City will be able to watch FIFA World Cup matches for free this summer at five official fan events.
The Rockies defeated the Mets 3-1 and 3-0 on Sunday to sweep the rain-interrupted weekend series at Citi Field.
Spencer Arrighetti allowed one run over seven innings, Christian Walker homered and drove home a season-high four runs, and the Astros beat the Yankees 7-4 on Sunday.
The Yankees extended their winning streak to eight games with an 8-3 victory over the Astros on Saturday night.
Kévin Denkey scored twice in the first half to back Roman Celantano and FC Cincinnati blanked the Red Bulls 2-0 on Saturday.
The B.R.O. Experience Foundation uses cognitive behavioral therapy, mentorship and creative expression to support men of color navigating identity.
An out-of-service escalator at Jamaica Station in Queens is reviving complaints that date back years.
The head of a housing nonprofit in Harlem was arrested after residents complained over delayed repairs.
A 2009 New York City law requiring most roll-down security gates to be at least 70% transparent is set to take effect this summer.
Recurring elevator problems are back and worse than ever at one New York City high-rise, according to tenants.
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 Lonnie Quinn says the next chance to get some needed rain will come during the second half of Wednesday.
The Grammy Award-winning rapper's final performance will be on Friday, even though she was scheduled to perform through May 17. CBS News New York's Kristine Johnson reports.
Federal investigators say the alleged gunman carefully planned the attack and traveled across the country to get to the Washington hotel where the event was hosted. CBS News New York's Dick Brennan reports.
Newark police say a pick-up truck plowed into an SUV on Monday afternoon, sending both vehicles into a laundromat. CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo reports.
Police sources say the suspect is in the hospital after he was hit by a ricocheted bullet that he fired from his own gun on Saturday night. CBS News New York's Kristine Johnson reports.
