NJ TRANSIT Commuters Cope With Extensive Delays In And Out Of Penn Station
The trouble began at around 9 a.m. and was blamed on Amtrak overhead wire problems.
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The trouble began at around 9 a.m. and was blamed on Amtrak overhead wire problems.
Trains on the Babylon, Hempstead, West Hempstead and Far Rockaway lines are now running on or close to schedule.
New York Waterway and NJ TRANSIT are challenging the city's plan to fully connect the walkways along Sinatra Drive.
Metro-North, Long Island Rail Road and NJ TRANSIT are all planning normal service Thursday, but say weather-related delays are possible.
NJ TRANSIT says trains were suspended during the morning rush after Amtrak's Portal Bridge was stuck in the open position.
Gov. Phil Murphy sat down with CBS2's Meg Baker for a one-on-one interview following NJ TRANSIT's monthly board meeting Wednesday.
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy once called New Jersey Transit a national disgrace. On Tuesday, he unveiled his plan to fix it.
Service was suspended for a time and riders were facing delays of up to 60 minutes during the morning rush.
The second nor'easter in less than a week has disrupted service for Metro-North, NJ TRANSIT and Amtrak.
While flight activity is continuing at area airports, hundreds of flights have been canceled.
NJ TRANSIT says riders are facing delays up to 60 minutes in and out of Penn Station Thursday morning.
The driver of a NJ TRANSIT bus died Tuesday evening after an earlier head-on collision with a garbage truck in Essex County.
Amtrak President and CEO Richard Anderson told a House subcommittee on Thursday Amtrak is worried passengers are being put at risk by delays in installing the technology that's designed to prevent crashes.
Could some relief finally be on the way for NJ TRANSIT riders?
Some train service was suspended into and out of Penn Station late Sunday afternoon due to a power outage.
The NTSB released a report Tuesday on the NJ TRANSIT crash in Hoboken in September 2016 and the LIRR crash at Atlantic Terminal in January 2017.
Kevin Corbett awaits approval by the NJ TRANSIT board.
The New York area has seen derailment after derailment, yet a potentially life saving device still hasn't been installed on the rails.
Murphy signed the executive order calling for an audit of NJ TRANSIT alongside Democratic and Republican lawmakers on Monday at a rail station in Summit.
After the controversial decision to reschedule its board meeting on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, NJ TRANSIT's board of directors didn't have enough votes to support purchasing the site.
New Jersey's governor-elect rode the rails Saturday. Phil Murphy has been critical of New Jersey TRANSIT and is calling for major changes.
A two-alarm fire broke out near Amtrak-owned train tracks in Newark, New Jersey Saturday morning, caused headaches along several NJ TRANSIT lines.
The ongoing repair work at Penn Station and a stuck Portal Bridge over the Hackensack River added up to a rough week for NJ TRANSIT riders.
NJ TRANSIT trains were suspended for a time Thursday afternoon due to the Portal Bridge being stuck in the open position.
NJ TRANSIT commuters were frustrated and angry Wednesday night about yet another service issue – this time, there are not enough seats.
Two adults and a child were killed in a fast-moving fire in Flushing, Queens Monday, the FDNY said.
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The top 16 seeds in the 68-team women's NCAA field will host first- and second-round games, with the regional rounds being played at two neutral sites for the fourth straight year.
New Jersey's new Portal North Bridge opened for NJ Transit on Monday, marking a milestone for commuters after weeks of disruptions.
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Two adults and a child were killed in a fast-moving fire in Flushing, Queens Monday, the FDNY said.
Ten people and six vehicles were involved in the fatal accident on Long Island, according to New York State Police. Two people in their 80s were killed.
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A tornado watch has been issued for several New Jersey counties and a wind advisory along with periods of heavy rain and severe thunderstorms are in store.
A tornado watch has been issued for several New Jersey counties and a wind advisory along with periods of heavy rain and severe thunderstorms are in store.
The New York area is in for a mild weekend before the weather takes a turn to start the work week.
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.
New Jersey's new Portal North Bridge opened for NJ Transit on Monday, marking a milestone for commuters after weeks of disruptions.
A tornado watch has been issued for several New Jersey counties and a wind advisory along with periods of heavy rain and severe thunderstorms are in store.
Four people, including two teens and two construction workers, were hurt in a house explosion in Newark, New Jersey, on Saturday.
Heights University Hospital, formerly known as Christ Hospital, shuttered its emergency room Saturday night.
The New York area is in for a mild weekend before the weather takes a turn to start the work week.
Ten people and six vehicles were involved in the fatal accident on Long Island, according to New York State Police. Two people in their 80s were killed.
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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.
With oil markets paralyzed by the U.S.-Iran war, the Trump administration says it could escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz — a massive undertaking that experts say could already be in the preparatory stages.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani signed an executive order Friday establishing the first-ever Mayor's Office of LGBTQIA+ Affairs.
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The war, which shows no signs of ending soon, has disrupted oil exports from the region, driven fuel prices far higher worldwide and upended global air travel.
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.
The first case of mpox clade I has been detected in New York City, health officials said Friday. Of the two types of mpox, clade I is known to cause more severe disease and death.
Heights University Hospital, formerly known as Christ Hospital, shuttered its emergency room Saturday night.
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.
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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.
The Jets will receive a 2027 sixth-round draft pick from the Chiefs and pick up $7 million of Fields' guaranteed $10 million salary.
The top 16 seeds in the 68-team women's NCAA field will host first- and second-round games, with the regional rounds being played at two neutral sites for the fourth straight year.
The Knicks rallied from a 21-point deficit against a patchwork Golden State lineup to beat the Warriors 110-107 on Sunday night.
St. John's, Hofstra and LIU are playing in the 2026 NCAA men's basketball tournament as March Madness gets in full swing.
Nicolas Fernández scored twice in the first half and Talles Magno scored late in the second to propel New York City FC to a 3-1 victory over the Colorado Rapids at Yankee Stadium on Saturday night.
A Harlem school is teaching students how to love, honor and care for their natural hair.
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.
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Three people were killed in a fast-moving fire that led to a collapse in Flushing, Queens Monday, the FDNY said. Watch the full news conference.
Two firefighters suffered minor injuries. Five civilians were being evaluated.
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New Jersey's new Portal North Bridge officially opened Monday, marking a major milestone for commuters restoring normal NJ Transit routes after commuters dealt with disruptions for weeks.
