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Kara Alongi had vanished Sept. 30, 2012 after posting a message on her Twitter account that alluded to an intruder in her house, police said.
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Kara Alongi had vanished Sept. 30, 2012 after posting a message on her Twitter account that alluded to an intruder in her house, police said.
Extensive residual delays were expected as crews continued to complete final repairs to damaged overhead wires.
What Quinn doesn't understand is that MSG is the jewel on top of Penn Station. It is a living, breathing structure that truly lives up to its nickname of "The World's Most Famous Arena."
The Garden had requested to operate at the site in perpetuity. The city planning commission recommended a 15-year extension.
Work on the Harold Interlocking switching complex in Queens begins Monday and will continue through Aug. 16.
Some filthy restrooms in the NJ TRANSIT concourse at Penn Station have yet to be scratched off the "to-do" list for upgrades.
The train derailment that left tracks damaged and passengers stranded on the Long Island Rail Road last week was the fourth to make headlines in the Tri-State Area in a period of a month. An expert has weighed in on what might be causing the problems.
At long last, a "near-normal" commute was expected Wednesday, in the wake of a derailment that damaged tracks and switches.
A Long Island Rail Road train headed to Hempstead derailed early Monday evening just after leaving Penn Station.
The four firms took very different approaches, but each would make the new Penn Station more than just a station stop - variously proposing a spa, a theater, promenades, parks, apartments, and office spaces to go with it.
Starting Friday afternoon, the Long Island Rail Road will be running its new express service to the east end of the island.
Transportation to and from the Boston area was virtually shut down Friday morning as the manhunt continued for the second suspect in the marathon bombings.
Trains will depart from Penn Station at 4:07 p.m. on Fridays and run nonstop to Westhampton. From there, the train will continue eastward, making stops at Southampton, Bridgehampton, East Hampton and Montauk.
There is once again a high terror alert in New York City. Mayor Michael Bloomberg and Police Commissioner Ray Kelly said Tuesday they are taking no chances that an attack similar to the Boston Marathon bombings could happen here.
As authorities continue to probe the bombings that hit the Boston Marathon a day earlier, some runners from the Tri-State Area who took part in the race told their stories of survival on Tuesday.
Stringer said three times more people commute through Penn Station today than when MSG was first approved in 1963. He is calling on the Garden to move in the next 10 years to allow Penn Station to expand.
The LIRR said it is canceling seven trains during the evening rush hour. It will also end one of the trains at Jamaica.
Crews are still working to remove four cars of the derailed train and repair the damaged track, which is one of the four main tracks between Penn Station and Jamaica.
The company said that because of the milk content of its drinks, the fact that customers add their own sugar and still unanswered questions about the rules, it will continue selling 20-ounce ventis at its New York City stores.
Another person was struck and killed on a subway train Friday night, bringing the total number of subway accidents up to five for just this week.
A spokesman says riders can interact with members of NJ TRANSIT's executive management team - including the head of rail operations for Penn Station in Manhattan.
Transit agencies across the Tri-State area are responding to the powerful winter storm which is causing disruptions.
Amtrak service was temporarily suspended between Newark and New York City because of mechanical problems with the Portal Bridge.
An environmental assessment is under way on building an additional track from Ronkonkoma, one of the railroad's busiest stations, to Farmingdale. Only one track runs between the stations, which are about 18 miles apart.
Starting Monday, life after Superstorm Sandy will be back to normal at last for the vast majority of TRANSIT passengers.
Brooklyn residents say loose boards and protruding nails on the Coney Island boardwalk have caused serious injuries.
Westchester County health officials say people should avoid recreational activities along a stretch of the Hudson River until further notice due to a massive raw sewage discharge.
A beachgoer suffered a shark bite at Jones Beach, officials confirmed, a day after multiple shark sightings at Long Island and New York City beaches.
The weigh-in for Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest happened Friday, where Joey Chestnut, Miki Sudo and other competitive eaters were certified for the event.
President Trump hasn't committed to a firm number of people who will receive clemency — he's scheduled to have a meeting on pardons Friday afternoon, sources said.
Brooklyn residents say loose boards and protruding nails on the Coney Island boardwalk have caused serious injuries.
Westchester County health officials say people should avoid recreational activities along a stretch of the Hudson River until further notice due to a massive raw sewage discharge.
A beachgoer suffered a shark bite at Jones Beach, officials confirmed, a day after multiple shark sightings at Long Island and New York City beaches.
The weigh-in for Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest happened Friday, where Joey Chestnut, Miki Sudo and other competitive eaters were certified for the event.
Dozens of ships from around the world have voyaged to New York Harbor to commemorate America's 250th anniversary.
Friday is another day of sweltering temperatures as the extremely hot weather continues.
New York City Thursday tied the record high temperature of 100 degrees set on this date in 1966.
The New York, New Jersey area is dealing with extreme heat as cooling centers, pools, parks and other resources try to keep residents cool.
Dangerously hot weather is beginning in the New York City area, with an Extreme Heat Warning about to go into effect.
Monday's severe weather has come and gone, but that doesn't mean the system is leaving the area.
Friday is another day of sweltering temperatures as the extremely hot weather continues.
It was not immediately clear how many Delaney Hall detainees were impacted by the air conditioning issue or whether repairs were complete.
New York City Thursday tied the record high temperature of 100 degrees set on this date in 1966.
New Jersey is set to charge companies whose workers have Medicaid health coverage.
Jersey City Mayor James Solomon is now lowering a proposed tax hike from 20% to 15%, but many residents says it's still a painful pill to swallow.
A beachgoer suffered a shark bite at Jones Beach, officials confirmed, a day after multiple shark sightings at Long Island and New York City beaches.
Friday is another day of sweltering temperatures as the extremely hot weather continues.
From Long Island to the World Cup, Joe Scally is making his hometown proud playing with the U.S. men's national team.
New York City Thursday tied the record high temperature of 100° set on this date in 1966. That was the last time we hit 100° in Central Park was in 2012. CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn, Doug Williams, Mahsa Saeidi, Dave Carlin and Christine Sloan have team coverage.
New York City Thursday tied the record high temperature of 100 degrees set on this date in 1966.
Brooklyn residents say loose boards and protruding nails on the Coney Island boardwalk have caused serious injuries.
President Trump hasn't committed to a firm number of people who will receive clemency — he's scheduled to have a meeting on pardons Friday afternoon, sources said.
It was not immediately clear how many Delaney Hall detainees were impacted by the air conditioning issue or whether repairs were complete.
New York City Zohran Mamdani remained unperturbed after taking a viral roasting for telling sweat-soaked New Yorkers in the middle of an expected heat wave to set their thermostats to 78° to protect the power grid.
New Jersey is set to charge companies whose workers have Medicaid health coverage.
Westchester County health officials say people should avoid recreational activities along a stretch of the Hudson River until further notice due to a massive raw sewage discharge.
New Jersey is set to charge companies whose workers have Medicaid health coverage.
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Justice Department from executing subpoenas in a criminal probe that sought transgender care records for patients treated at New York hospitals.
An off-duty EMT jumped into action at the Knicks parade Thursday when a man appeared to be suffering from an overdose.
New York broadcast giant Bill Ritter announced Friday he is stepping down from the WABC anchor desk after being diagnosed with early stage Alzheimer's.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are expected to welcome around 1,000 guests at Madison Square Garden to celebrate their wedding, sources say.
The NYPD has announced street closures around Madison Square Garden for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce donated to 20 local and national charities ahead of their wedding Friday.
Two elite event designers shared their thoughts on how Taylor Swift's team might transform Madison Square Garden.
Victor Willis, lead singer of the disco group Village People, whose hit "Y.M.C.A." became a fixture at rallies for President Trump, has died at the age of 74, his wife and the band said.
Folarin Balogun got the scoring going with a goal in the 45th minute, but was sent off with a controversial red card in the 64th minute.
Camilo Doval forced in the go-ahead run with a bases-loaded walk in a four-run 11th inning that gave the Tigers a 6-2 victory over the Yankees on Wednesday.
Sean Keys hit his first career home run, Myles Straw added a pinch-hit shot and the Blue Jays beat the Mets 9-3 in a Canada Day matinee Wednesday.
The Boston Celtics have reportedly signed NBA free agents Mitchell Robinson and Mike Conley Jr.
Riley Greene hit two of Detroit's four homers off Cam Schlittler as the Tigers beat the Yankees 9-3 on Tuesday night and sent New York to its season-worst sixth straight loss.
Brooklyn residents say loose boards and protruding nails on the Coney Island boardwalk have caused serious injuries.
The World Cup is renewing the call for ferry service from West Harlem.
As children cooled off in a splash pad steps from the empty Red Hook Pool, families in the neighborhood said they are once again waiting for answers about when the public pool will open for the summer.
Miss Subways was a citywide contest that highlighted everyday New York women doing amazing things. The competition no longer exists but former titleholders say the message still rings true.
Fans gathered at the Brooklyn Public Library on Thursday for limited-edition card marking 30 years of "Reasonable Doubt."
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.
As people flocked to Jones Beach to try to cool off, one swimmer wound up in the hospital with a shark bite. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
They call it the International Naval Review – a parade of naval and tall ships you only get a chance to see a few times in your life. As we look forward to Saturday's event, CBS News New York's Dick Brennan takes a look back.
At least two people on the Upper East Side have been diagnosed with Legionnaires' disease. New York City Health Commissioner Dr. Alister Martin joined CBS News New York to talk about signs and symptoms of the disease.
Record travel is expected as the U.S. marks its 250th birthday. AAA says about 72 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more during the Fourth of July holiday weekend. CBS News transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave reports.
A fleet of Class B tall ships from around the world sailed down the East River for Sail4th 250, the largest maritime gathering in U.S. history.
