NJ TRANSIT Trains Back On Schedule After Facing 30 Minute Delays In/Out NYC
Northeast Corridor and North Jersey Coast Line trains were delayed up to 30 minutes and Midtown Direct trains were diverted to Hoboken for about an hour Tuesday.
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Northeast Corridor and North Jersey Coast Line trains were delayed up to 30 minutes and Midtown Direct trains were diverted to Hoboken for about an hour Tuesday.
The revenue-boosting measure was part of Gov. Chris Christie's economic reform plan and is expected to bring the state an additional $1.6 million annually, according to the agency.
New Jersey Transit plans to add plastic safety shields to protect drivers from violence on its fleet of 2,170 buses.
The free rides would still remain in the contracts for 9,000 unionized workers, but ending the perk for non-union workers could help save the state money, officials said.
As of 10:50 p.m., all North Jersey Coast Line and Northeast Corridor trains leaving New York-Penn Station were subject to 60-90 minute delays because of Amtrak signal issues, NJ TRANSIT spokesman John Durso told WCBS 880.
Kara Alongi was found walking along the side of the Turnpike near Exit 1. She was taken to a hospital for an evaluation and reunited with her family, who have since taken her home, Clark Police Chief Alan Scherb said.
A missing New Jersey teenager who posted a disturbing message online that prompted thousands of calls to 911 over the weekend was seen on surveillance video buying a train ticket in Rahway.
A new rail safety system has been put in place at a NJ TRANSIT station in Garfield that officials hope will prevent future injuries or death to people crossing the tracks.
Two brothers, ages seven and nine years, were almost thrown in front of a train right in front of their mother, who also called authorities.
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The two boys, ages 7 and 9, were sitting on a bench at the NJ TRANSIT Main Street Station with their mother and grandmother, waiting for the 2:20 p.m. train to Glen Rock when they were attacked, police said.
A review by the Wall Street Journal found that for the first half of this year 12% of NJ TRANSIT buses at the terminal are departing late. Spokesman John Durso said the agency is looking for solutions.
New Jersey liquor officials have busted a ring which had been supplying illegal drinks to stores. The state Alcoholic Beverage Control was first made aware of Extracto De Malta in stores when a NJ TRANSIT bus driver tested positive for alcohol during a routine test. Store owners have to get Extracto De Malta off their shelves by Sept. 1 or face citation.
These days you can buy just about anything online and now that includes NJ TRANSIT train tickets.
New York-bound motorists who use the tunnel during the overnight hours will face detours and delays.
Drivers who use the Lincoln Tunnel during the overnight hours will face detours and delays beginning Monday.
The shopping and entertainment center formerly known as Xanadu could see up to 150,000 visitors a day.
About $46 million will go to replace aging NJ TRANSIT buses with newer, more fuel-efficient models that could allow the agency to hold the line on fares.
NJ TRANSIT officials were at Newark Penn Station Monday to warn customers that there is no free ride, WCBS 880's Marla Diamond reported.
Amtrak's Cliff Cole told WCBS 880 that workers began replacing the entire cooling system last week, but that it's not completely up and running.
A gust of wind also caused a man in his 60s to be injured in Bryant Park after he got hit in the head by a falling tree limb, CBS 2' s Derricke Dennis reported.
There are two major concerts in New Jersey this weekend, not to mention Game 3 of the NHL Eastern Conference Finals. So, of course, this is the perfect weekend to start a big road-construction project that will snarl NJ Transit bus routes.
NJ TRANSIT will hold two hearings next month on planned changes to bus routes that the agency says will save more than $3 million a year.
Commuters who ride buses from New Jersey into Manhattan are facing delays of up to 30 minutes getting to the Port Authority Bus Terminal.
The Port Authority announced Tuesday the $270 million first phase of the project that includes expanded concourses and extra entryways on the western end of the station.
Tony Herbert, a former aide in Eric Adams' administration, was arrested Tuesday morning, accused of accepting $16,000 in bribes and kickbacks.
Information trickling out of Iran suggests a far deadlier crackdown on protesters than previously reported.
Republican Rep. James Comer of Kentucky, the committee's chairman, said the panel will move next week on holding them in contempt.
Back in September, Judge Timothy Mazzei ruled all seven murder cases against him will be tried together.
It'll happen at 3 p.m. at the New Jersey State House.
Tony Herbert, a former aide in Eric Adams' administration, was arrested Tuesday morning, accused of accepting $16,000 in bribes and kickbacks.
Back in September, Judge Timothy Mazzei ruled all seven murder cases against him will be tried together.
Hochul laid out plans to move New York toward universal child care, and restrict 3-D printed ghost guns in the state.
Nurses say healthcare benefits and workplace safety are their main reasons for striking, and are refusing to go back to work until their demands are met.
A three-year pilot run by the Brooklyn Justice Initiative and the Mayor's Office of Criminal Justice aims to improve court compliance and reduce recidivism by meeting participants where they live.
Police in Danbury, Connecticut, are actively looking for a man who they believe fired a deadly gunshot that traveled through a wall and killed his neighbor.
There's plenty of sunshine is on the way to the Tri-State Area, but the First Alert Weather team is also tracking a round of snow later this week.
It was a mostly dry Sunday, until some snow squalls briefly hit the Tri-State Area on Sunday night.
Investigators said the victim was struck by a bullet inside his Danbury, Connecticut, home, and it came from the unit next door.
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It'll happen at 3 p.m. at the New Jersey State House.
The Paterson School District says the teacher accused of giving special needs students hot sauce as a form of discipline has been relieved of her duties.
Dozens of people were displaced as a result of the 6 a.m. Sunday blaze at the building on Washington and Hillyer Streets.
Prosecutors say Caneiro killed the family over his brother's plans to remove him from a technology company they shared after money allegedly disappeared from the firm.
There's plenty of sunshine is on the way to the Tri-State Area, but the First Alert Weather team is also tracking a round of snow later this week.
Back in September, Judge Timothy Mazzei ruled all seven murder cases against him will be tried together.
Hochul laid out plans to move New York toward universal child care, and restrict 3-D printed ghost guns in the state.
A new bill proposed in New York would target private businesses that don't quickly turn over surveillance footage after a crime. The legislation is named after the young employee killed at a Long Island CVS on Christmas Day.
There's plenty of sunshine is on the way to the Tri-State Area, but the First Alert Weather team is also tracking a round of snow later this week.
New York state is taking legal action against the Trump administration for halting construction of five offshore wind farms.
Tony Herbert, a former aide in Eric Adams' administration, was arrested Tuesday morning, accused of accepting $16,000 in bribes and kickbacks.
Republican Rep. James Comer of Kentucky, the committee's chairman, said the panel will move next week on holding them in contempt.
It'll happen at 3 p.m. at the New Jersey State House.
Hochul laid out plans to move New York toward universal child care, and restrict 3-D printed ghost guns in the state.
The New York City Council said one of its employees was detained on Monday by federal immigration officials during a routine immigration appointment in Nassau County.
Nurses say healthcare benefits and workplace safety are their main reasons for striking, and are refusing to go back to work until their demands are met.
Loved ones of patients at hospitals in New York City are concerned about care as nurses continue to strike due to failed contract negotiations on Monday.
The New York State Nurses Association said it called for the strike as negotiations stalled with the city's wealthiest hospitals.
The largest nurses strike ever in New York City is underway as thousands of NYSNA members walk off their jobs at major hospitals.
The potential for a major nurses strike in New York City is growing by the minute, with major hospitals and the New York State Nurses Association failing to get a deal done before Sunday's midnight deadline.
The 2026 Golden Globes honored the standouts in both film and television from last year. See the full list of winners and nominees.
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Bob Weir wrote or co-wrote and sang lead vocals on Grateful Dead classics including "Sugar Magnolia," "One More Saturday Night" and "Mexicali Blues."
Video of an angry confrontation during intermission at a performance of "Mamma Mia!" on Broadway is going viral on social media.
Weinstein's defense attorney told the judge he'd like to pursue plea negotiations after last year's mistrial on a rape charge.
Jesper Bratt and Ondrej Palat each scored twice and the New Jersey Devils beat the Minnesota Wild 5-2 to snap a four-game skid.
Cooper Flagg scored 27 points and matched a season high with three blocks, and Naji Marshall had three straight baskets down the stretch and finished with 22 points as the depleted Dallas Mavericks beat the Brooklyn Nets 113-105.
Berkly Catton scored the tiebreaking goal in the third period, and the Kraken rallied from two goals down and beat the Rangers 4-2 on Monday night.
Jalen Brunson had 26 points and the Knicks snapped the Trail Blazers' five-game winning streak with a 123-114 victory Sunday.
Cedric Coward hit two late 3-pointers and scored 21 points to help the Grizzlies hold off the Nets 103-98 on Sunday.
A three-year pilot run by the Brooklyn Justice Initiative and the Mayor's Office of Criminal Justice aims to improve court compliance and reduce recidivism by meeting participants where they live.
Harlem native Teyana Taylor wins her first major acting honor at the 83rd Golden Globes Awards for her performance in Paul Thomas Anderson's "One Battle After Another." Locals say it's a win for the whole neighborhood.
Legislation would protect and expand hunger programs and improve benefit security as New York pantries see rising demand.
The people and businesses of Ridgewood, Queens, have banded together to help those impacted by the recent apartment building fire.
Student athletes at a high school in Queens have won both state and national video game championships.
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.
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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 Gov. Kathy Hochul delivered her 2026 State of the State address where she focused on affordability.
Herbert, who worked in Eric Adams' administration, is accused of accepting $16,000 in bribes and kickbacks. CBS News New York's Cindy Hsu reports.
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Nurses say healthcare benefits and workplace safety are their main reasons for striking, and are refusing to go back to work until their demands are met. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
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