Defense Rests In Bridgegate Trial
Bridget Kelly testified Tuesday that an email she sent saying "time for some traffic problems'' referred to a traffic study and was not indicative of a political retaliation plot.
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Bridget Kelly testified Tuesday that an email she sent saying "time for some traffic problems'' referred to a traffic study and was not indicative of a political retaliation plot.
Bridget Kelly is accused of plotting with two other former Christie allies to close lanes on the bridge as revenge against the Democratic mayor of Fort Lee who wouldn't endorse the Republican governor's re-election effort.
Kelly sent the infamous "Time for some traffic problems in Fort Lee" email. She and former Port Authority executive Bill Baroniare charged with nine federal counts in connection to the case.
Bridgegate defendant Bill Baroni finished up on the stand Wednesday, and another witness testified that Gov. Chris Christie knew of traffic issues caused by the George Washington Bridge lane closures in September 2013.
Greenwich was playing Trumbull on Thursday when the players charged onto the field shouting "Hitler.''
Long Island, Westchester, Rockland, Hudson Valley and Connecticut are also facing drought conditions.
The defense resumed presenting its case Friday in the Bridgegate trial, portraying defendant Bill Baroni as a decent and honest man.
A judge signed the summons Thursday, sending the case to the Bergen County prosecutor's office, which will decide whether the case will lead to an indictment.
NYPD Commissioner James O'Neill said the department is intent on forging better relationships in communities to more effectively fight crime.
Police are investigating several crimes that have many looking over their shoulders in Central Park.
As many in the GOP were trying to distance themselves from presidential nominee Donald Trump over his lewd comments about women, one top Republican has yet to utter a word – pro or con.
Sunday night's presidential debate had many memorable moments, but one debate tweet by a Brooklyn College professor has topped all others.
Two New Jersey lawmakers have called upon Gov. Chris Christie to respond to a government watchdog report questioning how the state spent millions in housing funds after Superstorm Sandy.
NJ TRANSIT rail service into and out of Hoboken Terminal will resume next week for the first time since last Thursday's deadly train crash.
Federal investigators revealed Thursday that a NJ TRANSIT train that crashed into Hoboken's terminal was going twice the speed limit at the moment of impact.
Mayor Bill de Blasio on Thursday made reference to Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton having gone through "more investigations than I can count."
Federal investigators said the crew is cooperating but they still are unable to get to the rail cars following the NJ TRANSIT train crash at the Hoboken terminal that left one woman dead and injured more than 100 people.
Moments after leaving the hospital, a passenger from the first car of the NJ TRANSIT train that slammed into a wall in the Hoboken station Thursday morning shares what he witnessed.
Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump clashed over ways to fight crime in the United States during Monday night's presidential debate.
Former Port Authority of New York and New Jersey executive David Wildstein pleaded guilty for his role in the lane-closing scandal last year and implicated New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie.
The NYPD and other authorities confirmed Thursday afternoon that they are investigating the latest claims against Anthony Weiner.
One of the top men at the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey pointed a finger at the top leaders at the "Bridgegate" trial Wednesday, saying they knew exactly what was going on at the time.
Fort Lee Mayor Mark Sokolich is expected to be one of the first witnesses called by the government in its case against Bridget Kelly and Bill Baroni.
The pigeons were uncaged and flying freely within the home located at Abbott Avenue near the junction of Bangs and Olin avenues, authorities said.
The mother of Eric Garner expressed fury Wednesday night upon learning that an officer involved in her son's death earned $120,000 last year.
Francisco Lindor scored the winning run on a throwing error in the 10th to lead the Mets past the Brewers 3-2 on Tuesday night.
The Houston Astros beat the New York Yankees 9-7 on Tuesday night.
A CBS News New York investigation has found that a car registered to the former police chief of Tuckahoe in Westchester County was involved in multiple reported hit-and-runs within minutes.
New Yorkers have a chance to snag discounted tickets to the U.S. Open.
A 9/11 memorial in Jersey City that's in need of repairs and maintenance is getting help from actor Gary Sinise's foundation.
A CBS News New York investigation has found that a car registered to the former police chief of Tuckahoe in Westchester County was involved in multiple reported hit-and-runs within minutes.
New Yorkers have a chance to snag discounted tickets to the U.S. Open.
The Anne Frank Tree in Liberty Park in Lower Manhattan is struggling to survive.
NYC's Empire State Building paid tribute to music legend Dolly Parton Tuesday night. Parton, 80, died Tuesday in Nashville, her family announced.
State officials sent letters to agencies across New York instructing them to unwind agreements with ICE by Tuesday.
A nice stretch of weather kicks off the week in the New York City area before a heightened chance of rain returns.
Along with the increasingly humid conditions comes another chance of showers and storms overnight Saturday into Sunday.
Rainy weather returns to the New York City area Sunday, bringing with it the threat of flooding.
Bayonne, New Jersey, is heading to the Little League World Series after beating Darien, Connecticut, in the Metro Region Tournament on Friday.
We're in great shape on this Friday as we gear up for another weekend.
A 9/11 memorial in Jersey City that's in need of repairs and maintenance is getting help from actor Gary Sinise's foundation.
Bayonne, New Jersey, is out of the Little League World Series after losing to Hamilton, Ohio, on Tuesday night.
Dozens of syringes and other debris were found on the beach in Manasquan on the Jersey Shore over the weekend.
A New Jersey woman is trying to understand how a shocking message was left on her birthday dessert at a local restaurant.
A small earthquake was detected in Morris County, New Jersey, on Saturday, officials say.
Starting in September, the Long Island Rail Road will offer year-round service to Montauk.
After years in the making, a team of surgeons successfully performed the first pancreas-kidney transplant on Long Island. Despite complicated risks, the first patient selected was all in. As CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports, the patient says the double transplant saved his life.
The names include people who died from 9/11-related illnesses.
A man was arrested after investigators said they found 23 guns and hundreds of grams of various illegal drugs at his Long Island home.
A funeral was held Sunday for a Long Island woman who died after her SUV plunged into a backyard pool.
State officials sent letters to agencies across New York instructing them to unwind agreements with ICE by Tuesday.
A coalition representing 1,000 minority-owned bodegas and supermarkets is suing to stop New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's plan to build five city-run grocery stores.
The Supreme Court divided 6-3 in granting the Trump administration's request for emergency relief.
The meeting came with Democrats expected to take control of the House in the November elections, which would put Jeffries in line to become the next House speaker.
Neel Kashkari, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, said the tariff fight with Canada could extend U.S. inflation, should the tense trade dynamic between the historically allied countries continue.
Pennsylvania has recorded its first two deaths connected to measles in 35 years.
This year, ER visits for tick bites have increased dramatically, corresponding with a new threat: a rise in Alpha-gal syndrome (AGS), where one bite from a lone star tick can make you violently allergic to red meat. How can you best avoid tick bites?
A New Yorker has tested positive for West Nile virus, the city health department announced Wednesday.
Researchers say an alarming study on cognitive decline is specific to the African American community in Newark, New Jersey.
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
President Trump said that he would be "lowering the American flag" throughout the nation for one week in Dolly Parton's honor.
NYC's Empire State Building paid tribute to music legend Dolly Parton Tuesday night. Parton, 80, died Tuesday in Nashville, her family announced.
Dolly Parton became an icon over her six-decade career as a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, movie and TV star and theme park owner who donated millions to help others.
The AMC Kips Bay 15 on Second Avenue has been open since 1999 but will shut down at the end of 2026, according to a spokesperson.
"Today, Elwood and I lost a great friend and collaborator, and the world lost one of the most naturally innovative drummers and a great and true son of Texas," ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons said in a statement.
Francisco Lindor scored the winning run on a throwing error in the 10th to lead the Mets past the Brewers 3-2 on Tuesday night.
The Houston Astros beat the New York Yankees 9-7 on Tuesday night.
New Yorkers have a chance to snag discounted tickets to the U.S. Open.
Bayonne, New Jersey, is out of the Little League World Series after losing to Hamilton, Ohio, on Tuesday night.
Defender James Sands made a spectacular goal clearance before scoring in first-half stoppage time to help NYCFC earn a 1-1 draw with the New England Revolution on Sunday.
The DSNY reported an increase in needle stick injuries for New York City sanitation workers.
A Queens homeowner says that overgrown city trees on her block are creating a safety hazard at night.
Neighbors say Flushing Meadows Corona Park has been falling into disrepair for years.
The owner of a beloved Harlem food truck known for its burgers under $5 is retiring and selling the business.
The historic Art Deco bathhouse at Jacob Riis Park is getting a new life as the Rockaway Ocean Club. But as the long-dormant building reopens, some locals are questioning who will have access to its amenities.
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 part of a race on the Lower East Side this weekend, two winners will walk away with one month of free rent, up to $4,000.
CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn has your First Alert Forecast for August 25 at 11 p.m.
Starting in September, the Long Island Rail Road will offer year-round service to Montauk.
Police are searching for a gunman accused of killing two men in separate shootings just two days apart. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports.
The NYPD says a 16-year-old has turned himself in for the deadly shooting of another teenager.
