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A teenager is dead after surfing the subway on the Williamsburg Bridge on Thursday.
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A teenager is dead after surfing the subway on the Williamsburg Bridge on Thursday.
Investigators say the bullet narrowly missed her child in the backseat.
A woman riding in a car was grazed by a stray bullet Saturday on the Williamsburg Bridge.
The victim was wearing a helmet, but did not survive, police said.
You've heard the excuse "the dog ate my homework," right? What if the dog delayed your train instead?
It was sentencing day Wednesday in a horrific drunken driving crash on the Williamsburg Bridge.
It happened just after 3:30 a.m. Thursday on the bridge's outbound outer roadway.
Police say the car was traveling from Manhattan to Brooklyn on the bridge around 3:15 a.m. Thursday when it crashed into a barrier.
The discovery led to eastbound traffic on the outer roadway of the bridge into Brooklyn being shut down as police investigated.
A disabled train on the Williamsburg Bridge and other problems led to delays and reroutes on multiple subway lines late Thursday afternoon, as New Yorkers prepared for New Year's Eve celebrations.
Cutting-edge technology would filter in natural air and light.
At least two people were spotted by witnesses on top of the Williamsburg Bridge Tuesday night, but no one has been arrested.
Ardent protests erupted Friday against the latest attempt to put tolls on the free East River bridges as part of a congestion pricing plan.
On Saturday, the group Paths To Pier 42 celebrated their summer launch.
An East Village man is dead, after being struck and killed while on his motorcycle on the Williamsburg Bridge.
The traffic trouble was located on the outer roadway of the Brooklyn-bound side of the bridge.
A new proposal would add tolls to East River bridges – all of which are now free – but lower the cost at crossings not well-served by public transit.
As December brings higher tolls to the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey crossings, another effort is in progress to toll crossings across the East River that are currently free.
Police said a 2003 silver Nissan Altima was speeding and heading east on the Williamsburg Bridge in the outer traffic lane when it lost control near the eastbound B.Q.E. interchange.
In a press conference Sunday afternoon, Mayor Bloomberg announced that the carpooling regulations put in place after Superstorm Sandy will not go back into effect for the work week.
"Although, if the city is so clogged the way it was last Wednesday where even emergency vehicles couldn't get around we will reinstitute these," Bloomberg said. "They did make a very big difference. Even though they do impact and inconvenience a lot of people, safety once again is the most powerful thing and the most important thing to us."
Vehicles entering Manhattan by the four East River bridges and the Lincoln Tunnel must have three or more passengers on Thursday and Friday between 6 a.m. and midnight.
The way major parts of New York City are lit is in the midst of a big change, WCBS 880's Rich Lamb reported.
Approximately 40 arrests were made Tuesday on various charges, including disorderly conduct, blocking traffic and resisting arrests, the NYPD said.
Sam Schwartz, known as "Gridlock Sam" to many, wasn't kidding Friday when said his new plan to raise $1.2 billion a year tolling the East River bridges will hit a lot of people.
Longtime chairman of News Corp. and Fox will become its emeritus chairman, the company said in a statement.
Crews are on the scene trying to make repairs, as the water runs out of the ground and floods a nearby parking lot.
The party on Dyckman Street promises delicious dishes, bumping music and more.
Today we'll see mostly sunshine and low humidity with temperatures in the low 70s, but our First Alert Weather team is tracking rain that could impact your weekend plans.
Federal investigators say they were both active participants in the drug running scheme that killed 1-year-old Nicholas Dominici and sent three other children to the hospital with fentanyl poisoning.
The party on Dyckman Street promises delicious dishes, bumping music and more.
Today we'll see mostly sunshine and low humidity with temperatures in the low 70s, but our First Alert Weather team is tracking rain that could impact your weekend plans.
Federal investigators say they were both active participants in the drug running scheme that killed 1-year-old Nicholas Dominici and sent three other children to the hospital with fentanyl poisoning.
Wednesday's demonstration was tame compared to a night earlier when 10 people were arrested.
The NYPD arrested five people after they say they uncovered a large amount of drugs laced with fentanyl.
Today we'll see mostly sunshine and low humidity with temperatures in the low 70s, but our First Alert Weather team is tracking rain that could impact your weekend plans.
Authorities say the thieves are using stolen vehicles from Westport to commit crimes in other areas.
It looks like a picture perfect day with sunshine, low humidity and highs in the mid-70s.
A 39-year-old and a 16-year-old are facing multiple charges.
After yesterday's rain, things are clearing up for the rest of the week. Today will be sunny, breezy and less humid, with highs in the low-to-mid 70s.
Crews are on the scene trying to make repairs, as the water runs out of the ground and floods a nearby parking lot.
Today we'll see mostly sunshine and low humidity with temperatures in the low 70s, but our First Alert Weather team is tracking rain that could impact your weekend plans.
They have opened their second official Kindness Closet, where people can pick up donated clothing and food.
In Newark, where 50% of the population doesn't drive, commuters say they're overwhelmed by the decision.
Authorities say firefighters were able to rescue two adults, an 8-year-old child and an infant.
At least three synagogues in Nassau County and two in Suffolk County received threats during Rosh Hashanah.
Prosecutors said Michael DeAngelo was speeding and high on fentanyl and cocaine when he crashed into two cars last August, killing a 60-year-old man and three children.
Nonprofits and volunteers across our region are helping babies in need.
Volodymyr Zubko, who has only been in the U.S. for four days, heard the collision from his bedroom and took action.
The school district said the troubling racial incident targeted kindergarten and first grade student victims and their parents.
The meeting Tuesday came as Staten Islanders protested the arrival of migrants at a former senior facility.
New York congressional members filed a lawsuit, saying the laws try to remove basic safeguards on absentee voting.
Attorney General Merrick Garland testified before the House for the first time since former President Donald Trump's indictments.
Hizzoner is now considering new limits on the amount of time migrants can stay in city shelters.
They are mulling what to do with Christopher Columbus and Thomas Jefferson statues, among others.
The CDC says more than 1 in 4 older adults falls each year, but fewer than half tell their doctor about it.
The Biden administration is also pouring $600 million into more COVID tests manufacturing across the U.S.
Mount Sinai studied nearly 4,000 preschool students in Harlem; Bogota, Columbia, and Madrid, Spain.
A Yale University professor found fentanyl deaths in kids under 5 jumped 590% from 2018 to 2021.
The variant, which has an unusually large number of mutations, has also been spotted in numerous countries, but remains rare for now.
Did the outfits Rihanna and A$AP Rocky wore to the Met Gala hold a clue to baby Riot Rose's name?
Miller died on Friday, Sept. 15, in Austin, Texas, just two days before what would have been his 44th birthday.
"I have listened to everyone, and I am making the decision to pause the show's premiere until the strike is over," Barrymore wrote on Instagram.
The allegations against Russell Brand were made by four women who knew him over a seven-year period, according to British news organizations.
"The bad boy of entertainment is getting the Key to the City from the bad boy of politics," Mayor Eric Adams announced to the crowd.
New York (76-76) dropped its third straight as its improbable postseason hopes keep dwindling away.
The Mets clinched the three-game series against the playoff-contending Marlins.
The Red Bulls used an own-goal by Austin midfielder Emiliano Rigoni to grab a 1-0 lead in the 7th minute.
NYCFC is 5-0-1 in its last six home matches with Orlando City.
New York City's plan to host the 2024 Cricket World Cup in the Bronx is over after heated opposition from the community.
Studies show nearly half of South Asian people in the United States report experiencing gender-based violence.
Six years after Hurricane Maria, Puerto Ricans are still struggling to rebuild.
Residents and business owners on a stretch of Riverdale Avenue say a retaining wall is causing properties to flood.
Mount Sinai studied nearly 4,000 preschool students in Harlem; Bogota, Columbia, and Madrid, Spain.
As two-wheeled vehicles of all types see a surge in popularity, crowding is leading to controversy.
Thousands of people flooded Union Square on Friday for a PlayStation giveaway promoted by livestreamer Kai Cenat.
A crane went up in flames high above Manhattan, then partially collapsed onto the street below.
The Grammy Award winning singer who graced the stage for generations died at the age of 96.
A suspect has been charged in connection with a long-unsolved string of killings known as the Gilgo Beach murders.
The 47th annual Macy's Fourth of July Fireworks Show lit up the skies over the East River on Tuesday night.
As we celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month, we're highlighting a first-of-its-kind event in New York City. This Friday, the Latin Night Market kicks off in Upper Manhattan.
Crews are working to make repairs as the water floods a nearby parking lot.
CBS New York's John Elliott has the latest weather forecast.
The owner and her cousin-in-law are expected to appear in court to face murder charges in the death of a 1-year-old boy in their care. CBS New York's John Dias has the latest development.
Bus service will continue for an estimated 86,000 students after the school bus drivers' union reached a deal. CBS New York's Doug Williams has the details.