Subways reopen, streets under repair after Times Square main break
It's believed that 1.8 million gallons entered the system and it took about 90 minutes for water to be shut off.
Watch CBS News
It's believed that 1.8 million gallons entered the system and it took about 90 minutes for water to be shut off.
As crews continue to make repairs to fix the water main that broke Tuesday morning in Times Square, trains are back running, but there are still street level delays. CBS New York's Alecia Reid reports. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3ss4mqt
The 1, 2 and 3 trains are back in service after a water main break in Times Square caused the MTA to shut down the lines briefing Tuesday morning. CBS New York's Alice Gainer reports. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3ss4mqt
On average, at least one water main break happens every day across the five boroughs.
A 127-year-old water main under New York's Times Square gave way early Tuesday morning, flooding Midtown streets and the city's busiest subway station. CBS New York's Alice Gainer reports. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3ss4mqt
A major water main break flooded Times Square overnight, turning streets and subways into a river. CBS New York's Alice Gainer has the latest from crews on the scene.
Subway service has been restored but riders are facing heavy delays after water seeped into the system for hours.
As streets and subways remain closed in the area, CBS New York's John Dias has an update from the Department of Environmental Protection commissioner.
A water main break flooded Times Square overnight, turning streets into a river for the early morning commute.
More than 100,000 people, a record high, died from drug overdoses in the U.S. in 2022, according to the CDC.
A group of activists and grieving family members who've lost loved ones to fentanyl are putting their pain on full display at one of the most iconic landmarks in the country. CBS New York's Tim McNicholas reports.
According to the CDC, more than 100,000 people died from drug overdoses in the U.S. in 2022, a record high.
The new CBS series "Superfan" premiered Wednesday. It combines top music hitmakers and their superfans with some competition thrown into the mix. CBS New York's Dave Carlin was in Times Square for a watch party attended by VIPs and a special surprise guest. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/45gqBhX
Several big name stars were on hand for the demonstration, including actor and New York native Steve Buscemi.
SAG-AFTRA's largest demonstration since their strike began took place Tuesday in Times Square. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3rPDn7V
Striking Hollywood actors held their largest demonstration to date Tuesday in Times Square.
Police sources believe this was a planned meetup to settle some sort of argument, but it's unclear what the fight was about.
Police are searching for the gunman who wounded three teens overnight in the popular tourist area. CBS New York's John Dias has reaction.
Police sources believe this was a planned meetup to settle some sort of argument, but it's unclear what the fight was about. CBS New York's John Dias is live in Times Square with the latest on the search for the shooter.
It happened just after 8 p.m. Saturday at the Times Square station on the 1/2/3 lines.
Police say a man was stabbed in the Times Square subway station Saturday night. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3NSkuZp
To date, about 69 million Broadway tickets have been sold at 20-50% off, more than all 10 area pro sports teams.
The booth has been selling discounted Broadway tickets for decades. CBS New York's Natalie Duddridge takes us there.
The 2023 Juneteenth Legacy Award was presented to Tony Award-winning director Kenny Leon.
The MTA said the gates will help prevent people from falling or being pushed onto the tracks.
Odell Avenue in White Plains is shut down as authorities investigate a device at the scene of a reported transformer explosion.
UConn's jaw-dropping buzzer beater catapulted them to the Final Four.
A man was hospitalized after a shooting Monday afternoon in New York City's Flatiron District, according to the NYPD.
Nerdeen Kiswani, the pro-Palestinian activist targeted in what she calls an assassination plot in NYC, spoke out Monday.
Bridgeport firefighter Terrence Cramer was killed after his girlfriend's ex shot him in a fit of rage at a Connecticut home, according to an arrest warrant.
Odell Avenue in White Plains is shut down as authorities investigate a device at the scene of a reported transformer explosion.
A man was hospitalized after a shooting Monday afternoon in New York City's Flatiron District, according to the NYPD.
Nerdeen Kiswani, the pro-Palestinian activist targeted in what she calls an assassination plot in NYC, spoke out Monday.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced municipal workers across the city will be able to get free child care at a new center being built.
The New York City Police Department is investigating a triple stabbing at the Van Dyke Houses apartment complex in Brooklyn.
UConn's jaw-dropping buzzer beater catapulted them to the Final Four.
Bridgeport firefighter Terrence Cramer was killed after his girlfriend's ex shot him in a fit of rage at a Connecticut home, according to an arrest warrant.
Jabari Bush is accused of fatally shooting active-duty Bridgeport Firefighter Terrence Cramer in Shelton, police said.
Warmer weather will return to New York City and the surrounding area soon.
It may not feel like spring right away, but Friday's weather does deliver a clear shift in the air in New York City.
Nerdeen Kiswani, the pro-Palestinian activist targeted in what she calls an assassination plot in NYC, spoke out Monday.
Former New Jersey assemblyman Alberto Courtinho, 56, served for more than five years, representing parts of Newark.
Warmer weather will return to New York City and the surrounding area soon.
Two teenagers are facing charges in connection to a Hackensack, New Jersey, stabbing that sent one of them to the hospital.
A New Jersey family says missteps by school administrators led a 14-year-old to take his own life, but the district denies that claim.
Members and associates of the Riverhead-based 48 Gang are charged with crimes linked to murders, armed robberies and shootings dating back to 2021, prosecutors said.
The St. John's Red Storm played the No. 1 overall seed Duke in the NCAA Tournament's Sweet 16 on Friday night.
Accused Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann is likely to change his plea to guilty when he next appears in court, a source with knowledge of the case tells CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff.
A second person was arrested Tuesday in connection with a 2021 acid attack on Long Island college student Nafiah Ikram.
High school students are helping residents in assisted living in Long Island, New York feel a bit more confident with makeovers.
Former New Jersey assemblyman Alberto Courtinho, 56, served for more than five years, representing parts of Newark.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced municipal workers across the city will be able to get free child care at a new center being built.
Congress has yet to approve funding for the Department of Homeland Security, which has been shut down for over 40 days.
The Europeans also argue that the war in Ukraine is intertwined with the war in Iran due to the cooperation between Russia and Iran.
Organizers estimated that at least 8 million people took part in more than 3,300 "No Kings" events worldwide.
What started as a sinus infection left a Long Island teenager fighting for his life, requiring emergency brain surgery.
Older adults in New Jersey recorded the highest number of suspected overdose deaths in 2025, according to the New Jersey Department of Health.
The first case of mpox clade I has been detected in New York City, health officials said Friday. Of the two types of mpox, clade I is known to cause more severe disease and death.
Heights University Hospital, formerly known as Christ Hospital, shuttered its emergency room Saturday night.
New Jersey Sen. Andy Kim is opening up about his father's Alzheimer's diagnosis in hopes of helping others struggling like him to care for their loved ones.
The price hike raises the cost of the standard plan with ads by $1 per month and the cost of the standard and premium plans by $2.
Savannah Guthrie stepped back from her NBC duties almost two months ago when her mother, Nancy Guthrie, disappeared. The investigation is ongoing.
Rapper Megan Thee Stallion made her Broadway debut Tuesday night, adding some of her own big hits to "Moulin Rouge! The Musical."
CBS News announced Friday that CBS News Radio will be shutting down this spring after nearly 100 years of broadcasting, citing "challenging economic realities."
Bodycam video footage of Justin Timberlake's June 2024 DWI arrest on Long Island was released to the media Friday.
UConn's jaw-dropping buzzer beater catapulted them to the Final Four.
Down by 19 at one point during the game, Hurley said his team "leaned on our resiliency and fortitude" to make a major comeback against Duke in the Elite Eight.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 30 points, including 10 in the fourth quarter, and the Thunder defeated the Knicks 111-100 on Sunday night.
Jack Hughes finished with two goals and two assists as the Devils rallied for a 5-3 win over the visiting Blackhawks on Sunday night.
Ochai Agbaji scored 18 points in 25 minutes off the bench and the Nets snapped a 10-game losing streak with a 116-99 win over the Kings on Sunday night.
The Center for Brooklyn History showcase examines the Battle of Brooklyn through rare maps, paintings, and historical artifacts from the American Revolutionary War.
From World War II to modern mixology, women in Brooklyn fought for their place behind the bar. This Women's History Month, their legacy continues to influence the city's nightlife.
A new performing arts venue with a focus on immigrant stories is opening in Upper Manhattan this fall. CBS News New York's Noëlle Lilley got an exclusive tour of the construction that will give The People's Theatre its first home in more than 15 years.
Members of the Apollo Theater, where Kiki Shepard left her mark for 15 years, reflect on her legacy after the Harlem icon's death at age 74.
The Rev. Al Sharpton is calling on New York City to help protect the Merchant's House Museum in Manhattan after a recent discovery revealed connections to the Underground Railroad.
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.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Dogs got decked out for the annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade in New York City's East Village on Saturday.
Cosplayers flooded New York City's Javits Center in October 2024 for the annual New York Comic Con convention.
Nerdeen Kiswani, the pro-Palestinian activist who was targeted in what she calls an assassination plot, spoke out Monday. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
There have been more than 150 delays and 130 cancellations Monday. Some arriving flights are delayed by nearly three and a half hours.
NASA is set to launch a historic flight of four astronauts on a trip around the moon and back. The Artemis II mission is scheduled to lift off Wednesday night.
At least three cars were destroyed after heavy flames ripped through a parking garage in Corona, Queens.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced municipal workers across the city will be able to get free child care at a new center being built.
