Crash on Queensboro Bridge snarls traffic during morning commute
A crash on the Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge left drivers sitting in their cars Wednesday morning.
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A crash on the Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge left drivers sitting in their cars Wednesday morning.
As New York City ushers in Pride Month, an LGBTQ+ democratic club is mounting a campaign to have former Mayor Ed Koch's name removed from the 59th Street Bridge.
As CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer reports, it's a demand that is roiling the New York City political world.
Two people were killed in a bike lane crash on the Queensboro Bridge Thursday morning.
The collision in the bike lane of the Queensboro Bridge that left two people dead Thursday is shedding light on a lack of enforcement for e-bikes and scooters, and in particular illegal ones that exceed the speed limit. CBS News New York's Ali Bauman reports.
Two people were killed in a collision on the Queensboro Bridge on Thursday. The incident has sparked questions over safety and speed in bike lanes. CBS News New York's Naomi Ruchim reports.
Two people are killed after a crash involving a stand-up scooter and a bicycle on the Queensboro Bridge. CBS News New York's Jim Smith reports from Chopper 2.
Two teens were arrested in connection with the incident where a 16-year-old fell 50 feet into a shaft of the Queensboro Bridge in New York City.
Two teens were arrested in connection with the incident where a 16-year-old fell 50 feet into a shaft of the Queensboro Bridge in New York City.
A teenager who fell 50 feet into a shaft of the Queensboro Bridge on Monday was trying to perform a TikTok challenge, police sources say.
A teenager who fell 50 feet into a shaft of New York City's Queensboro Bridge Monday was trying to perform a TikTok challenge, police sources say. CBS News New York's Tim McNicholas reports.
The teen is in critical condition after falling 50 feet down a shaft on the Queensboro Bridge, according to the FDNY and NYPD.
The departments said a man fell down a shaft on Monday night, but it's not clear what led to it. CBS News New York's Kristine Johnson reports.
The Queensboro Bridge will soon have more space for everyone. Starting Sunday, cyclists and pedestrians will no longer share a single cramped lane. CBS News New York's Elle McLogan tells us what the changes mean for all bridge users.
Some drivers on the Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge are being charged because of congestion pricing, whether they know it or not.
The Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge has been toll-free since it first opened to traffic back in 1909, but some drivers are now being charged because of congestion pricing, whether they know it or not. CBS News New York's Doug Williams reports.
The site under the Queensboro Bridge in Long Island City is set to close at the end of next month. CBS New York's Shosh Bedrosian reports.
Locals have been fighting for years for a safer way to cross without a car.
Connecting Manhattan to Queens at 59th Street, the Queensboro Bridge is less than a mile in length and serves some of the busiest arteries in New York, and CBS New York viewers have told us there isn't enough space on the bridge for all. Elle McLogan reports. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3Pqt7MO
The closures started 9 p.m. Friday.
There soon could be more room for bikes and less space for cars on two of New York City' s major bridges. That's one headline from Mayor Bill de Blasio's final State of the City address.
De Blasio's desire to, in his words, "drive a recovery" also means, as he put it, leaving the era of the automobile behind.
Bike lanes are coming to the Brooklyn and Queensboro bridges. That's going to mean a tighter squeeze for drivers.
The entire time, he was on a social media app as thousands of viewers watched and paid him money, encouraging the teen to continue his daring venture in the air.
Many told CBS2's Marc Liverman the current designated area is too narrow and dangerous. One cyclist said the tight space almost cost him his life.
The man who shot and killed Monroe University basketball player Amira McLeod has been sentenced to 20 years to life in prison.
AI-powered technology is helping expand what is possible for people who are blind or have low vision.
New Yorkers who buy their own health insurance could pay more as insurers file requests with the State Department of Financial Services to increase premiums.
The NYPD touted progress in its fight against illegal guns in New York City Tuesday, announcing that so far this year more than 3,000 guns have been seized so far this year.
A mother and child were hit by a car Tuesday morning in New Jersey, according to police.
The man who shot and killed Monroe University basketball player Amira McLeod has been sentenced to 20 years to life in prison.
AI-powered technology is helping expand what is possible for people who are blind or have low vision.
New Yorkers who buy their own health insurance could pay more as insurers file requests with the State Department of Financial Services to increase premiums.
The NYPD touted progress in its fight against illegal guns in New York City Tuesday, announcing that so far this year more than 3,000 guns have been seized so far this year.
Luigi Mangione returned to a New York City courtroom Tuesday morning for a final pretrial hearing in his state murder case.
The potential for severe storms and downpours returns to the Tri-State Area Monday as sweltering temperatures continue.
Monday will be a First Alert Weather Day due to the possibility of afternoon and evening thunderstorms and high heat indices near 100 degrees.
The New York area will get some brief relief Sunday from the humid weather.
Friday evening brought yet another round of prolific thunderstorms to the Tri-State Area.
A 16-year-old boy was killed after he was hit Wednesday night by a Metro-North train going from Danbury to South Norwalk, police said.
A mother and child were hit by a car Tuesday morning in New Jersey, according to police.
New technology is being installed at Newark that will help track planes and vehicles moving around the airport.
Four suspects pulled off a brazen smash-and-grab robbery inside a Woodbridge, New Jersey, jewelry store over the weekend.
The potential for severe storms and downpours returns to the Tri-State Area Monday as sweltering temperatures continue.
Residents of a Newark apartment complex got a startling wakeup call Sunday morning when police in tactical gear, responding to reports of multiple people shot, stormed their building.
The man who shot and killed Monroe University basketball player Amira McLeod has been sentenced to 20 years to life in prison.
The man who shot and killed Monroe University basketball player Amira McLeod has been sentenced to 20 years to life in prison.
A car plowed into a road crew on Long Island Monday morning, killing one worker and seriously injuring two others, Suffolk County police said. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
A construction worker was killed and two others were injured when they were struck by a vehicle in Nesconset on Monday morning, Suffolk County police said.
The potential for severe storms and downpours returns to the Tri-State Area Monday as sweltering temperatures continue.
Back in March 1994, Yossi Spalter traveled on a van with his Yeshiva classmates from Manhattan to Crown Heights over the Brooklyn Bridge. The trip changed his life.
A judge on Staten Island has temporarily blocked implementation of New York City's new pied-à-terre tax.
"This is a choice that I am making to feel more in control of my life," said 36-year-old Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
In a narrow 50-49 vote, President Trump's former defense lawyer was confirmed as attorney general in a vote early Saturday.
New Yorkers who buy their own health insurance could pay more as insurers file requests with the State Department of Financial Services to increase premiums.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
The New York Hotel and Gaming Trades Council claims The High Line Hotel tested positive for Legionella bacteria twice this summer.
Several lawsuits were announced Thursday against New York City and others connected to a deadly 2025 Legionnaires' outbreak in Harlem.
Gov. Kathy Hochul signed new legislation Wednesday to strengthen inspections on cooling towers in New York City.
Actor and comedian Bowen Yang will portray Mary Todd Lincoln in Broadway's "Oh, Mary!" for a limited 12-week run starting in September.
Designer John Galliano is known for his theatrical and dramatic designs, but his legacy is also marked by antisemitic and racist comments.
"The Sopranos" actor Vincent Pastore is being remembered as a fixture in his Bronx community.
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.
LeBron James will return to Los Angeles on Christmas Day in 2026, and the Sixers will open the season in New York against the Knicks.
Brett Baty hit the first grand slam of his career and the Mets held off the Braves 8-5 on Monday night for their sixth win in seven games.
The New York Mets routed the Pittsburgh Pirates 11-1 on Sunday afternoon.
Don Nelson was one of two coaches in NBA history to have at least 250 wins with three different franchises — Milwaukee, Dallas and Golden State.
Michael Harris II opened the 10th inning with an RBI single, and the Braves beat the Yankees 2-1 on Sunday to prevent a three-game sweep.
Some residents of a Queens building say a temporary boiler truck parked outside has become a nearly two-year fixture, emitting smoke they say drifts into their homes.
Harlem Week 2026 brings past and present Harlemites together to honor the neighborhood's legacy.
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.
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.
Bridal designers are already racing to predict the next Taylor Swift-inspired trend.
The humidity is keeping the storm threat in the NYC area, with the potential for showers in the afternoon and evening. CBS News New York Meteorologist Tony Sadiku has the forecast.
Rescue efforts continue as crews search for survivors after the strongest earthquake to ever hit the South American country. CBS News New York's Jessica Moore reports.
New radar technology is being installed at the New Jersey airport to help controllers detect movement on runways. CBS News New York's Tim McNicholas reports.
The man who shot and killed Monroe University basketball player Amira McLeod has been sentenced to 20 years to life in prison.
