Homelessness Crisis Is On The Rise Under De Blasio, Statistics Indicate
Despite campaign promises the homelessness problem in New York City appears to have gotten worse under the watch of Mayor Bill de Blasio.
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Despite campaign promises the homelessness problem in New York City appears to have gotten worse under the watch of Mayor Bill de Blasio.
Commuters say the homeless situation underground at Penn Station has grown out of control, and with cooler temperatures on their way, they expect to see even more move in.
The Taxi and Limousine Commission issued a warning Friday night about a taxi scam at Penn Station.
The LIRR said on its website that crews were able to make temporary repairs to restore power to the signal system and that it anticipates providing normal evening rush hour service.
The meeting about the proposed Amtrak Gateway project at Sen. Cory Booker's office in Newark included the chairman of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx and U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez.
City Department of Transportation officials said the move was in an effort to alleviate heavy flows of foot traffic around the transportation hub.
Lawmakers and NJ TRANSIT commuters are demaning answers after a week plagued by problems caused by Amtrak overhead wire issues.
For the third day in a row, Amtrak power problems on Wednesday delayed thousands of commuters from getting to and from New York City.
NJ TRANSIT and Amtrak service headed toward New Jersey was halted at Penn Station late Wednesday afternoon, after a person was struck by a train in New Brunswick.
No other city in North America reminds visitors of Paris and European culture than Montreal, less than an hour drive from the U.S.-Canadian border.
NJ TRANSIT and Amtrak trains were delayed for up to an hour at Penn Station late Wednesday afternoon, after an overhead wire came down.
The blasts occurred at the corner of Eighth Avenue and 35th Street at around 10:16 a.m.
The winning ticket for the March 24 drawing was purchased at Carlton Cards in Penn Station, where the group met up Thursday to receive their oversized ceremonial check.
Long Island Rail Road service was shut down at Penn Station as the Thursday afternoon rush began, amid reports of a person under a train.
A brush fire in Kearny, New Jersey caused major delays on NJ TRANSIT trains from Penn Station during the evening rush Thursday.
The winning numbers were 2, 23, 32, 45, 55 and Mega Ball 12.
Trains are running on or close to schedule again after a track condition in one of the East River tunnels snarled the morning commute for Long Island Rail Road riders.
Severe and bitter cold took a toll on transit systems around the Tri-State Area Friday, with track trouble leading to extended delays for thousands of commuters at Penn Station.
Long Island Rail Road and NJ TRANSIT commuters faced significant delays Friday morning due to power problems and icing in the tunnels.
The MTA said LIRR service was temporarily suspended in and out of Penn Station due to fire department activity. Service has since been restored.
A woman was struck and injured by an ambulance in Midtown late Friday.
The FDNY said the fire was in an area of temporary wiring used for lighting in an underground construction site at 34th Street and Eighth Avenue.
Firefighters were sent to Penn Station late Wednesday afternoon, after smoke filled an electrical room.
A fire in a freight elevator at Penn Station caused delays on both NJ TRANSIT and Long Island Rail Road trains during the Friday evening commute.
NJ TRANSIT said one of its employees found white powder on board one of its trains and alerted authorities.
Many dangers lurk when the temperature plummets, including hypothermia, frostbite and even a heart attack.
Dillon Brooks scored 27 points, Devin Booker had 23 and the Suns beat the Nets 126-117 on Monday night.
Puppet shows, peaceful protests and acts of service helped families reflect on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy through a child's perspective.
Students in New Jersey will soon learn cursive in school, thanks to a law signed by Gov. Phil Murphy.
New Jersey will soon have its first female Democratic governor. Mikie Sherrill will be sworn into office Tuesday, succeeding Gov. Phil Murphy.
Many dangers lurk when the temperature plummets, including hypothermia, frostbite and even a heart attack.
Puppet shows, peaceful protests and acts of service helped families reflect on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy through a child's perspective.
Nearly 100 tenants from three different buildings managed by A&E Real Estate on the Upper West Side rallied on Monday.
New York City police seized one of two vehicles in the hit-and-run death of former Nickelodeon child star Kianna Underwood in Brooklyn.
More than 100 people marched across the Brooklyn Bridge to support Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy and speak out against federal immigration enforcement.
Many dangers lurk when the temperature plummets, including hypothermia, frostbite and even a heart attack.
The weekend of snow in the New York City area finally wrapped up overnight, but don't let it fool you. Temperatures are about to plummet.
Snow fell in New York City and across the Tri-State Area on Sunday morning and evening, leaving a good amount to measure in its wake.
David Grullon Jr. killed a 34-year-old Connecticut man after he fired a gun and the bullet went through the wall.
The first of this weekend's two rounds of snow blanketed the Tri-State Area on Saturday.
Many dangers lurk when the temperature plummets, including hypothermia, frostbite and even a heart attack.
Students in New Jersey will soon learn cursive in school, thanks to a law signed by Gov. Phil Murphy.
New Jersey will soon have its first female Democratic governor. Mikie Sherrill will be sworn into office Tuesday, succeeding Gov. Phil Murphy.
A police officer in Newark, New Jersey, fatally shot one man and injured another Monday afternoon, officials say.
The weekend of snow in the New York City area finally wrapped up overnight, but don't let it fool you. Temperatures are about to plummet.
The weekend of snow in the New York City area finally wrapped up overnight, but don't let it fool you. Temperatures are about to plummet.
Snow fell in New York City and across the Tri-State Area on Sunday morning and evening, leaving a good amount to measure in its wake.
A Long Island nurse was seen on a nanny camera hitting a non-verbal child that he was caring for, leaving bruises on the boy's body.
The first of this weekend's two rounds of snow blanketed the Tri-State Area on Saturday.
A federal judge ruled the Empire Wind project can move forward while he considers the merits of the Trump administration's order to suspend it.
New Jersey will soon have its first female Democratic governor. Mikie Sherrill will be sworn into office Tuesday, succeeding Gov. Phil Murphy.
As his standoff with America's closest allies escalates, President Trump says not getting the Nobel Peace Prize means he's no longer obligated "to think purely of Peace."
Looking overseas, there is wide opposition to the idea of taking Greenland by force.
Shimamura most recently served as the City Department of Parks and Recreation's Manhattan borough commissioner, Mamdani said.
Mr. Trump previously threatened to impose tariffs against countries that do not support his plans to acquire the territory.
New York City's largest nurses strike is now in Week 2 and it appears negotiations toward a deal remain at a standstill.
Negotiators for major New York City hospitals and the state nurses union returned to the bargaining table as the city's largest nurses strike enters a fifth day.
Nurses continue to hold the picket line as the largest nurses' strike in New York City history is on its third day with no end in sight.
Nurses say health care 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.
Kianna Underwood, a former Nickelodeon child actress, was identified as the woman killed in a hit-and-run in Brooklyn.
John Forté, the Grammy-nominated musician known for his work with the Fugees, was found dead in his home in Massachusetts.
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."
Dillon Brooks scored 27 points, Devin Booker had 23 and the Suns beat the Nets 126-117 on Monday night.
The Mavericks rolled to a 114-97 victory Monday over the Knicks, who were booed frequently in the first half while falling behind by 30.
Chicago led 70-51 at the half and the advantage stayed above 20 points for most of the second half.
The Phoenix Suns beat the slumping New York Knicks 106-99 on Saturday night.
The Carolina Hurricanes beat the New Jersey Devils 4-1 on Saturday night.
Puppet shows, peaceful protests and acts of service helped families reflect on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy through a child's perspective.
Nearly 100 tenants from three different buildings managed by A&E Real Estate on the Upper West Side rallied on Monday.
A group in Queens has banded together to revive landlines and give their children a simpler way to socialize.
A city-approved plan to rezone a stretch of Atlantic Avenue is expected to bring thousands of new apartments to Brooklyn, but tenant advocates say the deal falls short for lower-income residents and could accelerate displacement.
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.
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.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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.
CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn has your First Alert Forecast for January 19 at 11 p.m.
A Great Dane in Connecticut has been named the tallest living female dog by Guinness World Records.
A new threat from President Trump on the control of Greenland has European leaders fighting back, and he brought up his failure to win the Nobel Peace Prize as potential justification for activating America's military might, as well. CBS News New York's Dick Brennan reports.
Two firefighters were injured while battling a fire in Flushing, Queens, on Monday.
Newark's mayor is calling for patience as the state Attorney General's office investigates a police shooting. One man is dead, another injured. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports.
