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.
Loved ones of a 7-year-old girl allegedly murdered by her caretaker say they're haunted by how they learned of the little girl's death.
The Justice Department is conducting a criminal investigation into whether author E. Jean Carroll committed perjury in connection with her civil lawsuits against President Trump, sources familiar with the matter said.
A 3-year-old girl was rushed to a local hospital Wednesday after apparently falling from a window at a Queens building.
A software engineer at Google is facing federal charges after allegedly betting on confidential company information on Polymarket, netting more than $1.2 million in profits.
The Mets pieced together a 4-2 victory over the Reds that snapped a five-game losing streak Wednesday night.
A 3-year-old girl was rushed to a local hospital Wednesday after apparently falling from a window at a Queens building.
Happy, a Bronx Zoo elephant who became the crux of a closely watched animal rights case, has been euthanized at age 55, the zoo said Wednesday.
The law, signed Tuesday by Gov. Kathy Hochul, expressly allows police to establish 50-foot security perimeters outside houses of worship where protests are not allowed.
On Long Island, one woman has started a movement showing people just how important it is to smile every day.
A federal judge has given a onetime truck and bus driver charged in an assassination plot against an Iranian American writer a 10-year prison sentence.
It's unseasonably warm in New York City on Wednesday as humidity adds to the summer-like weather. There's also a slight chance for showers in parts of the Tri-State Area.
It's back to feeling like spring, and even summer on some days, as warm weather and sunshine return to the New York area.
A final round of showers is moving through the New York area in the morning before the rest of the week turns much drier and warmer.
The New York area is off to a soggy start to the unofficial kickoff of summer with rainy weather this Memorial Day Weekend.
It's a gloomy day with rain lingering across the Tri-State Area as Memorial Day weekend shapes up to be unsettled.
Protesters gathered again Wednesday in front of Delaney Hall immigration detention center in Newark.
After fans reported they may have been misled about where the seats they bought were actually located, the attorneys general of New York and New Jersey are investigating FIFA over World Cup ticketing practices for matches at MetLife Stadium.
The announcement comes after dozens of New Jersey groups petitioned the governor to issue a ban on artificial intelligence data centers.
It's unseasonably warm in New York City on Wednesday as humidity adds to the summer-like weather. There's also a slight chance for showers in parts of the Tri-State Area.
Dozens of residents gathered Tuesday to protest an AI data center in Union County, New Jersey.
Loved ones of a 7-year-old girl allegedly murdered by her caretaker say they're haunted by how they learned of the little girl's death.
On Long Island, one woman has started a movement showing people just how important it is to smile every day.
A predatory invasive fish that can survive out of water and even cross the street has been found in a Long Island pond.
It's unseasonably warm in New York City on Wednesday as humidity adds to the summer-like weather. There's also a slight chance for showers in parts of the Tri-State Area.
There's no vaccine for the Bourbon virus, nor medicine to treat it, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The Justice Department is conducting a criminal investigation into whether author E. Jean Carroll committed perjury in connection with her civil lawsuits against President Trump, sources familiar with the matter said.
A software engineer at Google is facing federal charges after allegedly betting on confidential company information on Polymarket, netting more than $1.2 million in profits.
The law, signed Tuesday by Gov. Kathy Hochul, expressly allows police to establish 50-foot security perimeters outside houses of worship where protests are not allowed.
Protesters gathered again Wednesday in front of Delaney Hall immigration detention center in Newark.
The announcement comes after dozens of New Jersey groups petitioned the governor to issue a ban on artificial intelligence data centers.
There's no vaccine for the Bourbon virus, nor medicine to treat it, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Marie Francillion was diagnosed with lung cancer after she was feeling heartburn and shoulder pain. She said she's able to remain hopeful and spend more time with her family because of a different type of treatment.
New York City's Department of Health is evaluating an East Village apartment complex after two residents were diagnosed with Legionnaires' disease over the course of a year.
Thousands of people showed up bright and early for AIDS Walk New York 2026, the largest HIV and AIDS fundraiser in the U.S., in Central Park on Sunday.
A New York doctor who contracted and survived Ebola more than a decade ago says he is worried for healthcare workers who are at the center of treating the latest outbreak.
Sonny Rollins, the legendary tenor saxophonist known for his bold tone and constant experimentation, has died at 95.
Stephen Colbert made a surprise appearance hosting the "Only in Monroe" community access show broadcast in Monroe, Michigan, on Friday, one night after he recorded his final episode of "The Late Show."
Rob Base, the MC whose lyrics lit up the dancefloor classic "It Takes Two" and got countless people moving worldwide, passed away Friday.
"Romeo and Juliet" is being shown at Central Park starting Friday night through June 28. Free tickets can be attained through a lottery.
After nearly a century on the air, CBS News Radio signed off, with the final reports airing on Friday, May 22.
The Mets pieced together a 4-2 victory over the Reds that snapped a five-game losing streak Wednesday night.
The New York Yankees beat Kansas City on Wednesday night to run their winning streak to 14 straight over the Royals.
This weekend, the fastest boats in the world will turn New York Harbor into a racetrack.
President Trump said Wednesday he expects to attend one of the NBA Finals games at Madison Square Garden.
After fans reported they may have been misled about where the seats they bought were actually located, the attorneys general of New York and New Jersey are investigating FIFA over World Cup ticketing practices for matches at MetLife Stadium.
Monitor Point proposal in Greenpoint would bring 1,150 apartments, including 460 affordable units, to former industrial waterfront site.
Gold Star families, veterans and thousands of spectators gathered in Bay Ridge to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
The grassroots group pushed for bilingual policing, victim support and anti-gang efforts as Brooklyn's Chinatown rapidly grew.
Advocates estimate one-third of the 200-acre park in Flushing is still without functioning drinking fountains and bathrooms.
Ahead of the 2026 RBC Brooklyn Half Marathon, some athletes are showing how simply reaching the starting line is a victory.
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.
A Westchester County community is overwhelmed with heartbreak after a fatal house fire. A 15-year-old boy and his 17-year-old sister died. As CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports, friends and neighbors in Cortlandt Manor are sharing their memories of the siblings.
Sad news from the Bronx Zoo – Happy the elephant has died.
"The Book of Mormon" co-creator Trey Parker helped present a proclamation for FDNY Appreciation Day on Wednesday as the Broadway show reopened following a fire at the theater.
CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn has your First Alert Forecast for May 26 at 11 p.m.
A 3-year-old girl was rushed to a local hospital Wednesday after apparently falling from a window at a Queens building. CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo reports.
