Santa gives out presents to kids on special NJ Transit train ride
Santa was on hand for the annual Railmen for Children ride with New Jersey Transit on Friday.
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Santa was on hand for the annual Railmen for Children ride with New Jersey Transit on Friday.
Amtrak and NJ Transit commuters were moving again late Monday afternoon after a major disruption.
CBS News New York's Nick Caloway spoke to travelers at Newark Penn Station trying to get home following the Thanksgiving holiday.
Service has been partially restored in and out of New York City's Penn Station due to an overhead wire issues, Amtrak said. CBS News New York's Nick Caloway reports.
Gov. Phil Murphy met with NJ Transit and Amtrak officials after a problematic summer of delays and cancelations.
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy updated commuters Wednesday on what's being done to correct issues on the rails.
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy updated commuters Wednesday on what's been done to correct issues on the rails. CBS News New York's Christine Sloan has more on the plans to fix the aging system.
An investigation by the National Transportation Safety Board reveals that an NJ Transit train operator activated the track brakes and emergency brake before a deadly crash in October.
New Jersey Transit is showing off new train cars that will soon be in use.
Chopper 2 was over the scene of the NJ Transit crash in Lincoln Park, New Jersey.
The CEOs of both Amtrak and NJ Transit were joined by several New Jersey members of Congress for a private tour of the system's northeast corridor Wednesday.
Breakdowns, delays and cancellations are common complaints from NJ Transit riders, but is the agency finally on the right track to make improvements? CBS News New York's Doug Williams spoke to transit leaders.
A New Jersey man was injured Wednesday when a tire on a NJ Transit bus suddenly exploded.
An NJ Transit rider was just trying to a board a bus home Wednesday when a tire flew off, shattering glass and sending shards flying. He spoke exclusively with CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal about the blast he never saw coming.
The train operator who died after a NJ Transit River Line train hit a downed tree has been identified by an attorney for her family as a Bucks County mother of three.
A community is shaken after an NJ Transit River Line train crashed. CBS News New York's Brandon Goldner reports.
Three major transit agencies say Penn Station needs to be expanded if they want to increase train capacity. That's according to a new study conducted by the MTA, Amtrak and NJ Transit.
An Amtrak train partially derailed at New York City's Penn Station Thursday afternoon.
CBS News New York's Ali Bauman has more on how long it will take some to get home.
A motorcycle accident Tuesday morning backed up traffic for hours at the Lincoln Tunnel, and it wasn't much better for NJ Transit riders, when trains were suspended for about an hour because of power issues. CBS News New York's Zinnia Maldonado spoke to frustrated commuters.
Traffic from a crash in the Lincoln Tunnel, followed by NJ Transit delays, made for a nightmare Tuesday morning commute into New York City. CBS News New York's Zinnia Maldonado has the latest.
Some NJ Transit customers affected by recent service disruptions want refunds, but the agency says they won't provide them.
Monday marked the last day of the transit agency's week of free rides and some customers said it wasn't enough. CBS News New York's Tim McNicholas reports.
The NJ Transit fare holiday starts Monday, with free rides on trains and buses all week long.
The New Jersey Transit fare holiday starts Monday, with free rides on trains and buses all week long. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook has the details.
A retired NYPD officer is facing two felony charges after allegedly killing a dog that belonged to a homeless man.
It was the third series sweep for the Mets this season and first on the road.
John Searles reimagines the life of Helen Gurley Brown as she transforms Cosmopolitan magazine into a trendsetting and norm-busting publication for women in the 1960s
Suffolk County health officials confirmed a fourth case of tularemia this year.
James Lackard, the husband of the former Mount Vernon police official who has been accused of attempted murder, was arraigned Thursday morning.
A retired NYPD officer is facing two felony charges after allegedly killing a dog that belonged to a homeless man.
Suffolk County health officials confirmed a fourth case of tularemia this year.
James Lackard, the husband of the former Mount Vernon police official who has been accused of attempted murder, was arraigned Thursday morning.
Some residents of a Queens building say a temporary boiler truck parked outside has become a nearly two-year fixture, emitting smoke they say drifts into their homes.
Investigators are still working to track down the cause of Wednesday's deadly fire in the Bronx.
A 16-year-old boy was killed after he was hit Wednesday night by a Metro-North train going from Danbury to South Norwalk, police said.
Most of the Tri-State Area is under a heat advisory Thursday and Friday, with downpours bringing the risk of flash flooding.
New York City and parts of New Jersey were under a flood watch due to downpours and strong storms Monday.
Stormy weather will return to the New York City area on Monday, bringing the threat of heavy rain and storms that may lead to flash flooding.
There's been a report of a bigfoot sighting near the Pachaug State Forest in Connecticut.
Most of the Tri-State Area is under a heat advisory Thursday and Friday, with downpours bringing the risk of flash flooding.
The Bayonne 12U Little League team from New Jersey is heading to the Metro Region Tournament with their sights set on the Little League World Series.
The family of a man who died at the Delaney Hall immigration detention center in Newark, New Jersey, is demanding justice.
Protesters gathered at the gates of Delaney Hall immigration detention center in Newark, New Jersey, Monday following the death of an ICE detainee.
The power was restored Tuesday morning after going out at the American Dream Mall in East Rutherford, N.J. Monday afternoon.
Suffolk County health officials confirmed a fourth case of tularemia this year.
Most of the Tri-State Area is under a heat advisory Thursday and Friday, with downpours bringing the risk of flash flooding.
The Long Island Aquarium is asking the public to help name its newest resident – a Giant Pacific octopus.
Dangerous rip currents have been reported across New York area beaches in recent weeks, causing dozens of ocean rescues. As CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports, officials in the Town of Hempstead began a safety campaign Wednesday to educate swimmers on how to break the grip of a rip.
Communities across New York City and Long Island came together Tuesday for National Night Out.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is reacting after voters in Michigan chose a progressive Democrat over a moderate.
The Senate Homeland Security Committee voted to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress over his refusal to answer questions during testimony before the committee last week.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill is taking her first major step onto the national stage, endorsing 13 Democrats — as the moderate signals she may jump into the debate over her party's future.
Gov. Kathy Hochul signed new legislation Wednesday to strengthen inspections on cooling towers in New York City.
The Medical Aid in Dying law allows terminally ill adults to request a doctor to prescribe them lethal medication.
Several lawsuits were announced Thursday against New York City and others connected to a deadly 2025 Legionnaires' outbreak in Harlem.
Gov. Kathy Hochul signed new legislation Wednesday to strengthen inspections on cooling towers in New York City.
The source of exposure for the Legionnaires cluster on Manhattan's Upper East Side has been eliminated, according to the New York City Health Department.
A seventh person has died from Legionnaires' disease in connection with the Upper East Side cluster, New York City's health commissioner said Thursday.
Thirty-four cooling towers at 33 buildings on the Upper East Side tested positive for live Legionella bacteria, the New York City Health Department announced Tuesday.
Actor and comedian Bowen Yang will portray Mary Todd Lincoln in Broadway's "Oh, Mary!" for a limited 12-week run starting in September.
Designer John Galliano is known for his theatrical and dramatic designs, but his legacy is also marked by antisemitic and racist comments.
"The Sopranos" actor Vincent Pastore is being remembered as a fixture in his Bronx community.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
A new Broadway show based on Prince's movie and album "Purple Rain" will take the stage at Broadway's Majestic Theatre in March.
It was the third series sweep for the Mets this season and first on the road.
Some lights atop Yankee Stadium briefly went dark a couple of times in the first inning Wednesday night.
Bo Bichette singled off Matt Festa to score automatic runner Francisco Lindor in the 10th inning, helping the Mets to a wild 6-5 victory over the Guardians.
The Bayonne 12U Little League team from New Jersey is heading to the Metro Region Tournament with their sights set on the Little League World Series.
The countdown to the 2026 US Open in New York City is on, but some tennis fans are frustrated by how much it costs to get in.
Some residents of a Queens building say a temporary boiler truck parked outside has become a nearly two-year fixture, emitting smoke they say drifts into their homes.
Harlem Week 2026 brings past and present Harlemites together to honor the neighborhood's legacy.
Parents in Harlem say their children's walk to summer camp is littered with trash, illegal dumping and a growing encampment.
A specialized program from God's Love We Deliver is serving nearly 400 veterans with medically tailored meals, while helping combat isolation and ease the challenges of life after military service.
The Newtown Creek Alliance community science project gives students hands-on experience monitoring the health of one of the most polluted waterways in the U.S.
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.
Author John Searles is known for his suspenseful, bestselling thrillers, but he calls his latest book "Single Girls," a labor of love. He spoke with Mary Calvi about it.
Authors Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray discuss their latest novel, A Pair of Aces. The writing duo shares insights into their creative partnership and the discovery of the remarkable women at the heart of the story.
Investigators are still working to identify the cause of Wednesday's deadly fire in the Bronx. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
Officials say the non-verbal, autistic child was pulled from the water by lifeguards and staff who immediately began lifesaving measures.
Daisy is a 2-year-old Maltese, Shih Tzu, Havanese and poodle mix who likes to play with her toys, gets along with other dogs and is looking for her forever home.
