LIRR suspended between Queens and Brooklyn due to downed power line
Service was suspended in both directions between Jamaica and Atlantic Terminal for the early morning commute. CBS New York's Christina Fan reports.
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Service was suspended in both directions between Jamaica and Atlantic Terminal for the early morning commute. CBS New York's Christina Fan reports.
Chopper 2 was over the scene on I-87, where the truck was overturned onto its side.
Drivers faced upwards of 90-minute delays, as the eastbound lanes were closed for several hours.
As of 6 a.m., drivers were facing a 90-minute delay and counting.
It came as state leaders held a briefing Thursday, saying the city's bus system is currently the slowest in the world. CBS New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
A water main break is slowing the morning commute for drivers in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
The White House did not release the exact times or locations of the campaign receptions, but wherever the president goes, drivers can expect road closures and traffic delays. CBS New York's Christina Fan reports.
At least two vehicles were involved in a crash around 1:30 a.m. Tuesday near 225th Street, causing one truck to burst into flames.
Pro-Palestinian demonstrators shut down three of Manhattan's key entry points during the morning rush Monday, leading to more than 100 arrests.
Traffic appears to be flowing again after dozens of demonstrators blocked the major entry points into Manhattan.
This holiday season is expected to be the busiest since 2020, and new records are being set despite bad weather in some regions. According to AAA, more than 115 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more from their home, and a record 7.5 million people are set to fly between today and New Year's Day. CBS News' Astrid Martinez has everything you need to know.
Lawmakers say Long Island commuters could end up paying up to $36 a day.
AAA is encouraging families to check in with their loved ones before they get behind the wheel.
Under the plan, most drivers will have to pay $15 to enter Manhattan south of 60th Street from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook has the latest developments.
The board will vote today on whether to approve the Transit Mobility Review Board's recommended $15 toll for most cars entering Manhattan. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook has the details.
The board will vote today on whether to approve the Transit Mobility Review Board's recommended $15 toll for most cars entering Manhattan. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook has the details.
Supporters of congestion pricing rallied Tuesday in Manhattan in the face of fierce opposition to the toll.
MTA officials continued to emphasize the money that drivers are expected to pay is meant to help better the city's transit system. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook reports on this morning's rally.
Today we expect to hear from MTA officials about the plan that would charge most drivers $15 to enter Manhattan below 60th Street. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook has the details.
The MTA's latest plan for congestion pricing is getting some bad reviews from commuters, lawmakers and small business owners, and the new toll could impact people who don't even drive. CBS New York's John Dias has the details.
Mayor Eric Adams says the city is working to redesign thousands of intersections with raised crosswalks and expanded pedestrian spaces.
We're getting the first look at what drivers could have to pay to enter Manhattan's Central Business District below 60th Street. CBS New York's Natalie Duddridge has reaction from drivers and subway riders alike.
For the first time, Tri-State Area commuters know what they could be charged to get into New York's Central Business District once congestion pricing goes into effect. CBS New York's John Dias has the details.
It's that time of year when many more people are in Midtown, and there are some changes to traffic in the area. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook has what you need to know to plan ahead if you want to see the sights and sounds of the season.
AAA predicts today will be the busiest day on the roads this holiday season, with more than 49 million Americans getting behind the wheel. CBS New York's John Dias is live at the Long Island welcome center in Dix Hills.
Your choices for Club Calvi's next book are "Mazywood" by Tananarive Due, "The True Confessions of First Lady Freeman" by Deesha Philyaw, and "The Three Graces of Pearl Street" by Elizabeth Wellington Rollins.
The alert is in effect through Friday, as street closures and disruptions are causing traffic congestion on Manhattan's East Side.
President Trump is addressing the United Nations General Assembly as the war with Iran approaches its seventh month.
Adams had eight catches for 195 yards and two touchdowns as the Rams cruised past New York after Jaxson Dart's early exit due to a knee injury on Monday night.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani and President Trump held a high-profile meeting in New York City on Monday. It marked the third time they have met, but the first at Gracie Mansion.
The alert is in effect through Friday, as street closures and disruptions are causing traffic congestion on Manhattan's East Side.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani and President Trump held a high-profile meeting in New York City on Monday. It marked the third time they have met, but the first at Gracie Mansion.
Two children in the New York City area have taken on adult responsibilities by caring for a loved one as they try to juggle their own lives.
A man stabbed at a Queens subway station on Sunday evening is sharing details about the traumatic moment he was attacked.
Flights at Newark Liberty International, John F. Kennedy International and LaGuardia airports were delayed due to an equipment outage, the FAA says.
The Beardsley Zoo in Bridgeport announced it welcomed its first-ever red panda cub, marking an important achievement for the endangered species.
Rain totals on Sunday were much less substantial compared to last Sunday's prolific totals, generally averaging less than 1 inch in most locations.
Fire departments were hard at work in Paterson, New Jersey, and Fairfield County, Connecticut, due to flash flooding on Sunday morning.
Rainy weather makes a return to the New York City area this weekend.
After a week filled with periods of storminess and high humidity, a calmer and drier weather pattern is settling in for the holiday weekend.
Flights at Newark Liberty International, John F. Kennedy International and LaGuardia airports were delayed due to an equipment outage, the FAA says.
Part of a Lavallette, New Jersey, liquor store was boarded up and a bouquet of flowers was left outside Sunday night, somber reminders of a horrific crash that killed a woman a day earlier.
Trey Smack kicked a 26-yard field goal in overtime and the Packers snapped a six-game skid with a 20-17 victory over the Jets on Sunday.
Longtime NFL executive Ernie Accorsi, who built the New York Giants core that won the Super Bowl twice after his retirement has died. He was 84.
Ahead of the beatification of Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen on Sept. 24, the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Newark, New Jersey, will be displaying items from his life and work.
A 34-year-old man was conducting an experiment in his Mineola apartment when the mixture reacted violently, according to law enforcement officials.
CBS News New York's John Elliott reports from the Brain Aneurysm Foundation Long Island Run/Walk at Jones Beach State Park on Sept. 19, 2026.
The ground beneath a Long Island woman opened up, swallowing her into the earth below.
The ground beneath a Long Island woman opened up, swallowing her into the earth below. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
Racing returned to Belmont Park Friday afternoon, more than three years after the iconic Long Island track was shut down for renovations. The redevelopment cost $450 million. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
The alert is in effect through Friday, as street closures and disruptions are causing traffic congestion on Manhattan's East Side.
President Trump is addressing the United Nations General Assembly as the war with Iran approaches its seventh month.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani and President Trump held a high-profile meeting in New York City on Monday. It marked the third time they have met, but the first at Gracie Mansion.
The city's Department of Transportation announced the alert is in effect from Monday through Friday, when traffic is expected to be at its slowest and most congested
The three news organizations, which were banned from White House grounds by President Trump, are arguing that the ban is unconstitutional.
NYU Langone has reached an agreement with the Justice Department to end gender-affirming care for minors.
A second person has died in the Legionnaires' disease cluster in the South Bronx.
Some people in Keyport, New Jersey, claim the site of a former aircraft manufacturing plant is to blame for a growing number of cancer diagnoses, but the state says otherwise.
Affordable Care Act recipients in 30 states are set to receive the $500 checks starting in October. Here's why.
One person has died and a total of five people have been sickened by Legionnaires' disease in the Bronx.
Presley Gerber, the son of Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, has died at 27, a family spokesperson has confirmed.
Duncan Sheik died on Thursday night, his family said.
A truck driver who spent two decades building a massive scale model of his native New York City was delighted when it went viral on TikTok.
The Feast of San Gennaro is filling New York City's Little Italy with faith, music, games and many treats starting Thursday.
The iconic Peanuts character Snoopy is getting a new look for the 100th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City.
Adams had eight catches for 195 yards and two touchdowns as the Rams cruised past New York after Jaxson Dart's early exit due to a knee injury on Monday night.
Nolan Arenado hit his third grand slam of the season top help the Diamondbacks beat the Yankees 8-4 on Sunday.
Cristopher Sánchez earned his major league-leading 18th win Sunday, leading the Phillies to a 7-2 victory over the Mets.
Trey Smack kicked a 26-yard field goal in overtime and the Packers snapped a six-game skid with a 20-17 victory over the Jets on Sunday.
Longtime NFL executive Ernie Accorsi, who built the New York Giants core that won the Super Bowl twice after his retirement has died. He was 84.
Neighbors have been waiting since 2021 for the bridge over the Belt Parkway to be rebuilt and reconnect Bath Beach with the waterfront.
The People's Theatre now has its first permanent home in more than 15 years, thanks to help from theater legends from the neighborhood, like Lin-Manuel Miranda.
Brooklyn Greenway Initiative's 1.8-acre native plant sanctuary marks 10 years at a site where historians believe hundreds of human remains still lie
At a Bay Ridge school, students who were born years after the attacks are learning about Sept. 11 through the stories of parents, teachers and first responders who lived through it.
Former Mets players from the 2001 season were at Ladder 25 on the Upper West Side on Tuesday.
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.
Transportation officials say the new facility was built to serve the millions of people who visit the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island every year.
Health officials are expanding their outreach to two additional zip codes after cases were identified within blocks of the cluster.
The television press pool system that covers President Trump was suspended after the president banned CNN, MS NOW and Politico from covering the White House. CBS News New York's Aziza Shuler reports.
The animals are vying for the title of fattest bear at a national park in Alaska as they bulk up for hibernation.
The choices for the next book are "Mazywood" by Tananarive Due, "The True Confessions of First Lady Freeman" by Deesha Philyaw, and "The Three Graces of Pearl Street" by Elizabeth Wellington Rollins.
