Caught On Camera: DOT Worker Forced To Jump On Hood Of Vehicle While Directing Traffic On Palisades Parkway
The worker had minor injuries. It's unclear if the driver is facing any charges.
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The worker had minor injuries. It's unclear if the driver is facing any charges.
The ongoing initiative Operation Hard Hat aims to prevent speeding and distracted driving near work areas.
More city streets are being closed to cars, and the city plans to add more bike lanes for people to use during the pandemic, but some commuters are worried what that will do to traffic once things start to reopen.
Stunned neighbors were distraught to learn a crash Thursday afternoon in Chester killed their friend 73-year-old Mariamma Thomas and her five-year-old granddaughter.
It's chaos on the concrete. CBS2's cameras caught pedestrians running in the bike lane during rush hour at Eighth Avenue and 45th Street.
Some trucks traveling through Red Hook, Brooklyn have run into a problem.
Friday marked eight days since a snowstorm struck New York City, and the city was still dealing with it.
With bumps, pebbles, and sidewalk ledges about two extra inches deep, street milling can wear on your patience and your wheels.
The city has repainted the pavement at Asch Loop and Adler Place in Co-Op City.
Mayor Bill de Blasio said Wednesday that the downward trend in traffic deaths shows his Vision Zero traffic-safety campaign is working.
On Gridlock Alert Days, the DOT recommends walking, biking or taking public transportation when traveling for work, shopping or recreation.
CBS2 asked transportation officials on Thursday why a first-class city such as New York has to put up with such third-world streets.
A man was told to fix his cracked sidewalk or pay a fine, and now he may have wasted his money replacing it.
Drivers describe road construction and traffic jams across the city as a disaster, and complaints have spiked across the five boroughs.
The city is shutting down an office that coordinates construction projects in Lower Manhattan. But in light of recent accidents, some think that's a bad idea.
Lost luggage, delays, and cancellations may have some wanting to complain, but are those complaints ever heard?
It's part of Mayor Bill de Blasio's 'Vision Zero' plan to make the streets safer for pedestrians, but it has many asking 'whose bright idea was this?'
An odd sign has the residents of on Carroll Gardens block very confused.
A NYC community board approved a series of street safety proposals, including the addition of bike lanes on Amsterdam Avenue and 6th Avenue.
There was a victory Thursday, for a community doing battle against extra-long trucks.
According to the DOT, the bike lane would run northbound on Amsterdam Avenue from West 72nd Street to West 110th Street.
Residents living near the Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge have been suffering through long, sleepless nights lately.
Racks set up to hold as many as 60 bikes have taken up prime real estate on Riverside Drive, West 82nd Street and West 76th Street -- just to name a few.
In the lawsuit filed on Wednesday, Daniel Martins argues his First Amendment rights were violated when he was arrested in June 2014.
There are more people, bicycles and cars in New York City than ever before, but one new form of transportation has prompted confusion.
The New York Islanders are facing criticism for promoting a fundraiser for a former New York City police sergeant who was convicted of manslaughter.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani spoke with "CBS Mornings" on Thursday and reflected on his first 100 days in office.
Voters will decide between three candidates in Thursday's special election to fill a New Jersey House seat.
With the Iran war frozen by a ceasefire but oil still not moving through the Strait of Hormuz, there are burgeoning efforts to build a diplomatic off-ramp.
Shohei Ohtani pitched six strong innings, striking out 10, as the Los Angeles Dodgers routed the New York Mets 8-2.
A teenager was killed and two others were hurt in a gang-related shooting in Eisenhower Park on Long Island, police say.
A Long Island woman accused of attempting to kidnap a toddler in Long Beach earlier this month was back in court on Wednesday.
A Long Island-based survey has found more than 1 in 4 registered voters does not think the Holocaust should be required teaching in schools.
Parking at MetLife Stadium will not be allowed during the FIFA World Cup games there this summer.
A new initiative from New York state is putting about $70 million up for grabs to community organizations that are more vulnerable to hate crimes and attacks.
New York City's balmy weather proved to be record-breaking for the date of April 15.
Parts of the New York area could see record high temperatures during a summerlike stretch of weather this week.
A major warmup, featuring summer-like temperatures in the 80s, will take over the Eastern Seaboard beginning Monday.
New York City and the Tri-State Area are finally turning the corner to warmer weather this week.
When UConn plays Michigan for the NCAA Men's Basketball championship tonight in Indianapolis, there are a few places in New York City where fans can root on their schools.
Voters will decide between three candidates in Thursday's special election to fill a New Jersey House seat.
Parking at MetLife Stadium will not be allowed during the FIFA World Cup games there this summer.
CBS News New York is investigating the cashless tolling system in New York and New Jersey. Unpaid tolls can spiral into crushing debt — but that's just one of many issues drivers face.
New York City's balmy weather proved to be record-breaking for the date of April 15.
Ashly Robinson, an influencer who went by Ashlee Jenae online, died on a trip with her fiancé in Zanzibar. Now, her family is searching for answers.
A teenager was killed and two others were hurt in a gang-related shooting in Eisenhower Park on Long Island, police say.
A Long Island woman accused of attempting to kidnap a toddler in Long Beach earlier this month was back in court on Wednesday.
A Long Island-based survey has found more than 1 in 4 registered voters does not think the Holocaust should be required teaching in schools.
CBS News New York is investigating the cashless tolling system in New York and New Jersey. Unpaid tolls can spiral into crushing debt — but that's just one of many issues drivers face.
New York City's balmy weather proved to be record-breaking for the date of April 15.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani spoke with "CBS Mornings" on Thursday and reflected on his first 100 days in office.
Voters will decide between three candidates in Thursday's special election to fill a New Jersey House seat.
A new initiative from New York state is putting about $70 million up for grabs to community organizations that are more vulnerable to hate crimes and attacks.
The man at the center of an arrest video that has drawn the ire of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and other elected officials spoke out on Wednesday afternoon.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani proposed a pied-à-terre tax on second homes in New York City that are worth more than $5 million.
Advocates fear New York state could be taking a step back when it comes to biomarker testing access for those with Medicaid.
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.
The Rock And Roll Hall of Fame unveiled its list of inductees for 2026, and it includes the Wu-Tang Clan, the legendary, local hip-hop collective.
Jury selection for Harvey Weinstein's rape retrial in a Manhattan courtroom began Tuesday. He is being accused of raping actress Jessica Mann in 2013.
Afrika Bambaataa, a rapper and producer, was best known for breakthrough tracks like 1982's "Planet Rock" and for founding the Universal Zulu Nation art collective.
A federal judge in New York has tossed out actor Blake Lively's sexual harassment claims against actor Justin Baldoni over their roles in the movie "It Ends With Us," but left intact a claim for retaliation.
Atlanta rapper Gucci Mane was lured to a Dallas studio for a meeting, then allegedly kidnapped and robbed by a group including rappers Pooh Shiesty and Big30.
The New York Islanders are facing criticism for promoting a fundraiser for a former New York City police sergeant who was convicted of manslaughter.
Shohei Ohtani pitched six strong innings, striking out 10, as the Los Angeles Dodgers routed the New York Mets 8-2.
The New York Rangers beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-2 on Wednesday night in the regular-season finale for both teams.
José Caballero laced a two-run double in the bottom of the ninth inning that gave the Yankees a 5-4 victory over the Angels on Wednesday night.
Parking at MetLife Stadium will not be allowed during the FIFA World Cup games there this summer.
Brooklyn officials announced a first-of-its-kind initiative to build sensory rooms in every District 75 elementary school.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's administration unveiled a dramatic traffic redesign at Brooklyn's Grand Army Plaza.
New York City business owners are pushing on the State Legislature to pass Gov. Kathy Hochul's reforms that would roll back some of the climate legislation passed by New York state in 2019.
Ismael Ox lost his right hand as a child in a grenade attack, survived homelessness in the U.S., and became a citizen, all while training to represent Team USA in para Taekwondo.
These kids from Brooklyn are playing tennis in their school hallways, cafeterias and auditoriums, to make the most of limited space and resources.
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.
Applications are now open for New York's cooling assistance benefit. See if you qualify: https://cbsloc.al/4taKD9n
"Proof" will be on Broadway for its first show Thursday night with Ayo Edebri and Don Cheadle who are making their Broadway debuts.
CBS News New York's Mary Calvi, Chris Wragge and Tony Sadiku take a look back on old fashion trends.
Thousands of flowers and plants will be on display at the Macy's store in Herald Square for the annual flower show.
Democrat Analilia Mejia and Republican Joe Hathaway will face off in the special election to fill a New Jersey House seat.
