Amtrak's new Acela fleet picks up passengers at Penn Station
The first public trip from New York was scheduled to pick up passengers and depart New York City just before 10 a.m. Thursday.
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The first public trip from New York was scheduled to pick up passengers and depart New York City just before 10 a.m. Thursday.
Amtrak is launching its NextGen Acela trains on Thursday, with stops in the New York City area. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook has the details.
The Penn Station redevelopment project in NYC is set to start construction in 2027, DOT Secretary Sean Duffy announced Wednesday.
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said Wednesday that President Trump is impatient and ready to get the project up and running. CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy visited New York City on Wednesday to announce the next steps in the $7 billion plan to renovate Penn Station.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is on his way to New York City to share an update on the Penn Station redevelopment project. CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer has the background.
United States Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy tour New York's Penn Station on Friday along with former New York City Transit president Andy Byford.
The Trump administration appointed Andy Byford to oversee the federal rebuild of Penn Station.
NJ Transit rail engineers went on strike Friday, shutting down train service for more than 100,000 daily riders across the state.
NJ Transit engineers walked off the job at midnight and train service is fully suspended across the state. CBS News New York has team coverage for the morning commute.
New Jersey commuters faced PATH and NJ Transit delays for the morning commute Thursday into New York City.
NJ Transit and PATH riders faced delays Thursday for the morning commute into New York City.
LIRR riders were hit with delays and disruptions for the Wednesday morning commute into New York City. CBS News New York's Natalie Duddridge reports from Penn Station.
CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer asks New Yorkers to weigh in on Penn Station and the planned renovations.
The MTA sounded the alarm on potential service cuts if Amtrak goes ahead with its plan to shut down one of Penn Station's most vital rail tunnels. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said his agency and Amtrak will work together to deliver a world-class Penn Station.
The Trump administration says it is taking control of the $7 billion plan to renovate New York City's Penn Station and sidelining the MTA.
The MTA is out and the feds will take over the multi-billion dollar project to revamp Penn Station. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports.
As CBS News New York's Natalie Duddridge reports, the proposal includes a park, and improved commuter experience, and moving Madison Square Garden.
New York City leaders unveiled a plan Thursday to bring affordable housing to the Penn Station area, along with a green space.
Train service was suspended out of New York City's Penn Station on Friday night after Amtrak had signal problems.
A man remains in critical condition after he suffered serious burns at Penn Station on Friday.
Police responded to a call reporting a person on fire in Penn Station on Friday night.
Issues continued on the rails on Monday as Amtrak riders tried to get to their holiday destinations.
Amtrak and NJ Transit commuters were moving again late Monday afternoon after a major disruption.
Javier Sanoja and Griffin Conine homered to power the Marlins to a 6-2 victory over the Mets on Saturday.
Under the new initiative, restaurants will no longer automatically provide plastic utensils, napkins or condiments in takeout orders.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
Savannah Guthrie said she and her family have been "in agony and despair ever since" her mother Nancy's disappearance in February.
Disgraced former Congressman George Santos has agreed to pay $35,000 to settle a federal investigation into his suspicious trades on the prediction marketplace Kalshi.
Disgraced former Congressman George Santos has agreed to pay $35,000 to settle a federal investigation into his suspicious trades on the prediction marketplace Kalshi.
New York City's Summer Streets celebration returned to Manhattan on Saturday for the 2026 season.
For some Long Island families, the cost of supplies, clothes and other back-to-school essentials is becoming a growing challenge.
Doctors in Suffolk County have reported three cases of a rare tick-borne disease known as rabbit fever so far this summer. A 9-year-old boy shared his experiences with the illness.
There are new questions about who's looking out for New York City's children after a Bronx mother and grandmother were charged in the death of a teenager with autism.
There's been a report of a bigfoot sighting near the Pachaug State Forest in Connecticut.
Heavy rain is complicating efforts to recover a teenage boy from the West River in New Haven. Strong currents and an increased flow have made the job even more difficult.
It's another rainy day in the Tri-State Area with a flood watch for parts of New York and Connecticut.
There was a tornado warning in Sussex and Warren Counties in New Jersey as more severe weather passed through our area.
Weather conditions go downhill Tuesday and Wednesday with rain and potentially strong storms on deck for the New York area.
Under the new initiative, restaurants will no longer automatically provide plastic utensils, napkins or condiments in takeout orders.
The body of a missing girl was found in the Passaic River in New Jersey after a two-day search, officials said.
A New Jersey police department is getting creative when it comes to cracking down on distracted drivers.
Three children were swept into the Passaic River Wednesday night. A little boy was later found dead, and a young girl is still missing.
Three kids entered the Passaic River Wednesday night. A little boy was later found dead, and investigators are still searching for one of the girls.
John Elliott reports from Glen Cove, Long Island, for Swim Across America Open Water Swim.
Some homeowners on Long Island say teenage pranks have escalated into vandalism. A game of ding-dong ditch is keeping residents up at night and, in at least one case, has done damage. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
For some Long Island families, the cost of supplies, clothes and other back-to-school essentials is becoming a growing challenge.
Doctors in Suffolk County have reported three cases of a rare tick-borne disease known as rabbit fever so far this summer. A 9-year-old boy shared his experiences with the illness.
For some Long Island families, the cost of supplies, clothes and other back-to-school essentials is becoming a growing challenge. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
A Brooklyn grandmother went to the dentist hoping to fix her smile. Instead, her daughter says she lost her teeth, her health, and her independence.
President Trump said Todd Blanche will remain acting attorney general as a holdup on his nomination continues.
Republican New York gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman is deploying a campaign strategy that echoes the national GOP playbook — attack Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
Dr. Anthony Fauci appeared before the Senate to testify on the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic but invoked his Fifth Amendment rights in answering all questions.
Letters have been sent to thousands of New York City homeowners, stating they may have to pay the new controversial pied-à-terre tax. But some residents say they shouldn't be on that list.
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.
An attorney representing an Upper East Side woman whose husband just died from Legionnaires' disease is planning to take legal action.
Studies show older adults are among the safest drivers on the road, but crashes involving seniors are on the rise.
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.
Carly Simon, the singer known for 1970s hits like "You're So Vain," announced she has Parkinson's disease and also was treated for basal cell carcinoma.
Paramount Skydance on Friday said it would delay the deal until as late as June 2027.
Madonna, Justin Bieber, BTS and Shakira each brought a bit of one of their hits to the World Cup's first halftime show in a whirlwind performance Sunday that also squeezed in Burna Boy, Ted Lasso and many Muppets.
Javier Sanoja and Griffin Conine homered to power the Marlins to a 6-2 victory over the Mets on Saturday.
Kyle Stowers homered for the second straight night Friday, powering the Marlins to a 5-2 win over the Mets.
Toronto FC earned a 1-1 draw with New York City FC at Yankee Stadium on Friday night, but saw its winless streak reach 11 matches.
Will Warren pitched four-hit ball into the seventh inning, Amed Rosario and rookie Spencer Jones each homered and the New York Yankees beat the Chicago Cubs 2-0.
Luis Robert Jr. had a two-run single to cap an eighth-inning rally in the Mets' 4-2 victory over the Marlins on Thursday night.
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.
The FIFA World Cup is delivering a business boost for many bars and restaurants across New York City, but not every industry is seeing the same payoff.
Two Upper West Side children went on a mission to visit 40 playgrounds in one day, hoping to set a record.
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.
CBS News New York's John Elliott has your First Alert Forecast for August 1 at 6 p.m.
Saturday was the first day of Jets camp with fans. CBS News New York's Steve Overmyer reports.
K-pop boy band BTS will play MetLife Stadium on Saturday night for the first of two concerts in New Jersey.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has extended the deadline for the pied-à-terre tax exemption application.
Community leaders came together in Queens on Saturday to demand action that would put a stop to human trafficking and prostitution in the area.
