Port Authority Police name first female captain of Hispanic heritage
Priscilla Sanchez-Gonzalez is making history as the first female captain of Hispanic heritage in the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Police Department.
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Priscilla Sanchez-Gonzalez is making history as the first female captain of Hispanic heritage in the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Police Department.
This week's dockworker walk-out left a backlog of cargo in the ports of New York and New Jersey, Port Authority officials say.
A port strike has thousands of dockworkers on the picket lines along the East and Gulf coasts, including New York and New Jersey.
The port strike has hit home in New York and New Jersey, as 25,000 dockworkers walked off the job around midnight along the eastern seaboard. CBS News New York's Derick Waller reports form Port Elizabeth.
Both incidents, which police say are unrelated, took place inside the 8th Avenue and 42nd Street subway station.
Drivers should expect lane closures and delays at the Holland Tunnel, Lincoln Tunnel, Bayonne Bridge and Goethals Bridge this week around New York City.
As CBS New York's Vanessa Murdock reports, the goal is to make operations faster and safer.
If you're hitting the road this Memorial Day Weekend, these are the best and worst times, according to the travel experts.
All lanes on the George Washington Bridge reopened Wednesday after drivers faced heavy delays for the morning commute.
A slew of lane closures could cause extra traffic for drivers headed between New York and New Jersey over the next week, the Port Authority said Friday
When the "Dali" rammed the Francis Scott Key Bridge early Tuesday morning, it brought maritime traffic in and out of the port to a standstill.
Pavlos Pallas' courageous work responding to the World Trade Center attack resulted in cancer that took his life in 2011.
The proposed $10 billion terminal is expected to replace the existing 73-year-old, rundown facility.
The proposed $10 billion terminal is expected to replace the existing 73-year-old, rundown facility. It is expected to be completed in 2032. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
The new bus terminal is expected to replace the existing 73-year-old rundown facility. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
Driving into New York City just got more expensive after toll hikes took effect for Port Authority bridges and tunnels.
The increase will impact drivers at the Lincoln and Holland tunnels, as well as the George Washington, Bayonne and Goethals bridges. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook has the details.
Port Authority tolls are going up by $1 on the George Washington, Goethals and Bayonne Bridges. They're going up by the same amount on both the Lincoln and Holland tunnels.
The FDNY responded to a bus fire at Port Authority in Midtown on Tuesday. It happened on the lower level of the bus terminal. No one was hurt.
It will cost nearly $1 billion to replace the 27-year-old monorail system.
Of the big three airports, the Port Authority says the highest number of thefts is at JFK.
Ahead of a busy travel week, flyers are being reminded to keep an eye on their valuables at Tri-State Area airports. The CBS New York Investigative Unit has learned the Port Authority has increased police patrols after seeing the number of thefts rise back to pre-pandemic levels in 2022. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/48hJ3rt
CBS New York's Jessica Moore has the latest.
Although there's no driver behind the wheel, there is a safety driver on board.
In a first for New Jersey, the Port Authority is testing self-driving vehicles. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/45QjdtS
The longtime president of Bard College announced his retirement, months after it was revealed that he had a much deeper relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein than was previously known.
The Yankees beat the Orioles 7-2 on Friday night for their 11th victory in 13 games, overcoming a home run by Pete Alonso in his return to New York.
A cool weekend is ahead for the New York City area before warmer weather returns.
A federal appeals court has restricted access to one of the most common means of abortion in the U.S. by blocking the mailing of mifepristone.
Between the FIFA World Cup and America 250 celebrations, there's a lot going on in New York City this summer, and security will be tight.
A cool weekend is ahead for the New York City area before warmer weather returns.
Between the FIFA World Cup and America 250 celebrations, there's a lot going on in New York City this summer, and security will be tight.
The NYPD has released harrowing bodycam video of a deadly police shooting of a man with a machete who had slashed three people at Grand Central Station.
Thousands rallied on International Workers' Day across the five boroughs, including on Wall Street, where hundreds blocked the New York Stock Exchange.
The Trump Administration is once again taking aim at New York City's congestion pricing program.
A cool weekend is ahead for the New York City area before warmer weather returns.
Some residual showers may linger into early Sunday morning, but the majority of the rainfall should be over by sunrise.
Amtrak announced Thursday it is suing Metro-North for allegedly blocking nonrevenue trains on a portion of the busy Northeast Corridor for over two months.
The Tri-State Area has the dirtiest air in the U.S. east of Texas, according to The American Lung Association's newly released "State of the Air" report.
Colder weather returns to the New York City area this week with sub-freezing temperatures in the suburbs.
A cool weekend is ahead for the New York City area before warmer weather returns.
A man who was shot inside the Freehold Borough Public Library in New Jersey on Thursday remains in critical condition, officials say.
A suspect in a deadly shooting at a Chick-fil-A in New Jersey has been arrested, police say.
FIFA and NJ Transit said unsanctioned shuttle and bus companies will not be allowed to drop off ticketholders at MetLife Stadium.
A shooting at a library in Freehold, New Jersey, is under investigation.
A suspect is in custody after two people were stabbed to death on Long Island early Friday morning, Nassau County police said.
Suffolk County officials say contamination from a former Grumman Navy site is far worse than previously acknowledged and is still spreading.
The Suffolk County Police Department has converted a seized 2020 Corvette Stingray Coupe into a full-fledged police car, with lights and siren, to raise awareness about driving while under the influence.
Residents said anti-Muslim vandalism was found on at least eight stop signs in the area of Carto Circle in Deer Park.
Rumblings of a possible LIRR strike are putting commuters on edge. The MTA says it's preparing for a potential walkout, while union leaders say they're fighting for a fair deal.
Thousands rallied on International Workers' Day across the five boroughs, including on Wall Street, where hundreds blocked the New York Stock Exchange.
The Trump Administration is once again taking aim at New York City's congestion pricing program.
Negotiations over a $500 million dollar government aid package for Spirit stalled after bondholders balked at the terms.
The New York governor wants confirmation that ICE agent Jonathan Ross was not moved to New York after the Minneapolis killing of Renee Good.
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani is facing pressure from opposing sides regarding a housing voucher program. While some want it to expand, others want to curb its growth.
Keyport residents say they're on edge because of dozens of cancer cases over the years in a neighborhood near the former Aeromarine landfill.
The B.R.O. Experience Foundation uses cognitive behavioral therapy, mentorship and creative expression to support men of color navigating identity.
Travelers at Newark Airport may have been exposed to an individual with measles, New Jersey health officials warn.
The Tri-State Area has the dirtiest air in the U.S. east of Texas, according to The American Lung Association's newly released "State of the Air" report.
The 16th Annual Lustgarten Foundation New York City Walk for Pancreatic Cancer Research was held Sunday in Battery Park City.
"The Ed Sullivan Show" on CBS brought the evolution of rock music into America's living rooms. More than 50 years after Sullivan died, he's getting the ultimate rock 'n' roll honor.
Megan Thee Stallion has decided to end her run with "Moulin Rouge! The Musical" early, the Broadway show announced on Monday.
The woman accusing Harvey Weinstein of raping her at a Manhattan hotel room in 2013 took the stand Monday in the third trial of the disgraced movie mogul.
Ticketmaster will be rereleasing tickets for Harry Styles' upcoming concerts in New York City that were originally purchased by scalpers, the company says.
The upcoming fashion exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art includes 25 mannequins based on real bodies.
The Yankees beat the Orioles 7-2 on Friday night for their 11th victory in 13 games, overcoming a home run by Pete Alonso in his return to New York.
FIFA and NJ Transit said unsanctioned shuttle and bus companies will not be allowed to drop off ticketholders at MetLife Stadium.
The Knicks had their biggest playoff victory in franchise history, overwhelming and eliminating the Hawks 140-89 in Game 6 on Thursday night.
The soccer clinic at the Jamaica YMCA turned into a dream come true when the kids were given free tickets to a World Cup match.
The Nationals beat the Mets 5-4 Thursday, dealing reeling New York its 17th loss in 20 games.
In New York City, where land is at a premium, a stockpile of pristine soil unearthed at construction sites helps lower emissions and support urban farmers.
Have you ever wondered what happens to a restaurant's leftover or unsold food at the end of the day? Food access advocates say it could make a big difference if it were served to the community.
A new report finds a shortage of courts, fields and swimming pools in some New York City neighborhoods.
Residents living near New York City's busiest airports say the noise overhead has escalated from a nuisance to a health concern.
Construction began Tuesday on a major redesign of Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn.
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.
The Empire State Building celebrated its 95th birthday Friday.
Episcopal Health Services opened a new outpatient facility in the Rockaways on Friday.
The 40-mile ride through New York City starts Sunday at around 7:30 a.m.
A man who was shot inside the Freehold Borough Public Library in New Jersey on Thursday remains in critical condition, officials say. As CBS News New York's Kristie Keleshian reports, the investigation is still ongoing, and the incident has left the community shaken.
NJ Transit and the FIFA host committee want fans to stick to the official plan, leaving private car and shuttle companies unhappy they won't benefit from the event. CBS News New York's Christine Sloan reports.
