NYC Summer Streets program set to return in July
More than 20 miles of car-free streets will be returning to New York City this summer, courtesy of the Summer Streets program.
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More than 20 miles of car-free streets will be returning to New York City this summer, courtesy of the Summer Streets program.
New York City will have to shut off all speed cameras unless state lawmakers renew the program, DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodríguez says.
Other local officials, including NYC DOT Commissioner and Dominican Republic native Ydanis Rodriguez, accompanied the mayor. More than 200 people died early Tuesday morning when the ceiling crashed down on a crowd during a concert. CBS News New York's Jessica Moore reports.
The Department Of Transportation launches a new podcast to connect with the community and highlight new initiatives being put in place by the agency. Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez previews the new show
The idea is to transform the stretch from East 46th Street to East 57th Street into a more welcoming public space with wider medians and more greenery. CBS News New York's Cindy Hsu reports.
Parts of New York City will have 20 mph and even 10 mph zones come September, the DOT says.
New York City is turning to Pay-By-Plate paperless technology for all parking meters.
The Department of Transportation says Pay-By-Plate paperless technology will make things easier for New Yorkers and will help the environment.
An emotional plea is being made to state lawmakers to renew and expand the red light camera program in New York City.
According to recent Department of Transportation numbers, bicycle deaths are at a 24-year high.
According to recent Department of Transportation numbers, bicycle deaths are at a 24-year high. CBS New York's John Dias reports.
New York City's Department of Transportation commissioner speaks about Halloween safety around the city.
The pandemic-era outdoor dining program is here to stay in New York City, and officials recently drafted rules for restaurants to follow.
The pandemic-era outdoor dining program is here to stay in New York City, and officials recently drafted rules for restaurants to follow.
He said closures for interim repairs will cause big traffic problems, especially heading towards Queens.
He said closures for interim repairs will cause big traffic problems, especially heading towards Queens. CBS New York's Vanessa Murdock reports.
FDNY officials said aside from the excessive heat, they also faced limited water hookups in the area.
Construction will give pedestrians more space and drivers less up to West 32nd Street.
The action has many wondering why the community wasn't involved in the decision.
They say making it look similar to Second Avenue will do nothing more than create more congestion.
The commissioner of the Department of Transportation says the move will make the avenue safer, but opponents say it will only cause more congestion. CBS2's Dick Brennan reports.
Joel Embiid will return to the lineup for Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinals vs. the New York Knicks Friday in Philadelphia.
A new proposal on Long Island could change how quickly a business has to hand over surveillance video to police during an investigation.
A northern Westchester County reservoir may soon be home to a floating solar panel array. The proposal is raising interest, and concern, in Peekskill.
"The Pitt" star Isa Briones is bringing heightened pride and Filipino presence to both stage and screen.
The owners of Boulevard Drinks in Jersey City's Journal Square said new building owners gave them until May 27 to get out.
A new proposal on Long Island could change how quickly a business has to hand over surveillance video to police during an investigation.
A northern Westchester County reservoir may soon be home to a floating solar panel array. The proposal is raising interest, and concern, in Peekskill.
"The Pitt" star Isa Briones is bringing heightened pride and Filipino presence to both stage and screen.
A 76-year-old man died after being shoved down subway entrance steps in Chelsea Thursday night, the NYPD said. Police believe they know who did it, because they say he was taken into custody earlier that very day.
A New York City man pleaded guilty to creating explosives, storing them on apartment building rooftops and throwing at least one onto the subway tracks on the Williamsburg Bridge.
After summer-like warmth, rainy weather and cooler temperatures return to the New York City area mid-week.
A cool weekend is ahead for the New York City area before warmer weather returns.
Some residual showers may linger into early Sunday morning, but the majority of the rainfall should be over by sunrise.
Amtrak announced Thursday it is suing Metro-North for allegedly blocking nonrevenue trains on a portion of the busy Northeast Corridor for over two months.
The Tri-State Area has the dirtiest air in the U.S. east of Texas, according to The American Lung Association's newly released "State of the Air" report.
The owners of Boulevard Drinks in Jersey City's Journal Square said new building owners gave them until May 27 to get out.
A New Jersey neighborhood is under a shelter-in-place order as police investigate at a home in Bridgewater Township.
Two New Jersey residents were potentially exposed to a person infected with hantavirus, according to health officials.
The Montclair School District Board of Education voted Wednesday to eliminate freshmen sports programs due to budget cuts.
A New Jersey mother claims her son died at a day program for developmentally disabled adults because of negligence.
A new proposal on Long Island could change how quickly a business has to hand over surveillance video to police during an investigation.
The MTA and five of its unions are embroiled in a contract dispute that could trigger the LIRR's first work stoppage in more than 30 years.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a $268 billion budget that includes a pied-à-terre tax targeting wealthy New York City second home owners.
Brookhaven town residents are anxious and worried about the underwater toxic plume created by the landfill.
It's a mixed bag for Gov. Kathy Hochul in the latest poll.
A new proposal on Long Island could change how quickly a business has to hand over surveillance video to police during an investigation.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said in a statement that the documents "have long fueled justified speculation — and it's time the American people see it for themselves."
New York City's Rent Guidelines Board held a preliminary vote Thursday proposing a potential increase for 1 million rent-stabilized apartments across the five boroughs.
Former New York City Mayor Eric Adams is weighing in on the ongoing war of words between Mayor Zohran Mamdani and billionaire Ken Griffin.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a $268 billion budget that includes a pied-à-terre tax targeting wealthy New York City second home owners.
Two New Jersey residents were potentially exposed to a person infected with hantavirus, according to health officials.
Three passengers have been evacuated from a cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak, as related cases are confirmed in Switzerland and South Africa.
The FDA announced its first authorization of fruit-flavored electronic cigarettes intended for adult smokers, a major policy shift after months of appeals to President Trump from the vaping industry.
There's been a confirmed measles case in Manhattan, health officials said Tuesday.
Keyport residents say they're on edge because of dozens of cancer cases over the years in a neighborhood near the former Aeromarine landfill.
"The Pitt" star Isa Briones is bringing heightened pride and Filipino presence to both stage and screen.
Broadway's "The Book of Mormon" has canceled two weeks of performances following a fire at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre.
Uzo Aduba and Darren Criss announced the 2026 Tony nominees for select categories on "CBS Mornings" on Tuesday.
Rihanna, Sabrina Carpenter, Madonna, and Beyoncé all wore their best looks to celebrate the "Costume Art" theme at the 2026 Met Gala. Here are some of the best moments, photos, and more from the night.
Firefighters responded to Broadway's Eugene O'Neill Theater Monday morning after a blaze broke out.
Joel Embiid will return to the lineup for Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinals vs. the New York Knicks Friday in Philadelphia.
Jake McCarthy hit a grand slam and matched a career-high with five RBIs as the Rockies snapped a six-game losing streak with a 6-2 over the Mets on Thursday.
Trent Grisham hit a go-ahead, three-run double in a six-run sixth inning, and the Yankees beat the Rangers 9-2 Thursday for their 16th win in 19 games.
OG Anunoby is dealing with a hamstring issue, but the Knicks forward appears to have avoided a serious injury after leaving late in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.
Joel Embiid has urged 76ers fans not to sell their playoff tickets to Knicks supporters.
For more than four decades, residents living beside Brooklyn's District 13 Sanitation Garage in Coney Island have been waiting for the facility to move away from their homes.
There's a swim club in Harlem teaching kids a lifesaving skill, and they're turning timid swimmers into competitors.
The Davis Center at the Harlem Meer is celebrating one year of providing year-round recreation space to New Yorkers while still spreading the word to residents.
Residents displaced by a deadly apartment building fire in Inwood say it was only a matter of time before their building went up in flames.
In New York City, where land is at a premium, a stockpile of pristine soil unearthed at construction sites helps lower emissions and support urban farmers.
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.
New York Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand says she's secured $1 billion in funding for both the Second Avenue subway extension and the Gateway Tunnel Project.
The World Cup fan hub at the home of the New York Red Bulls will feature watch parties and live entertainment.
The goal is to test the impact of drone deliveries for medical cargo and whether they improve patient outcomes.
New legionella testing regulations took effect in New York City on Friday after last year's deadly outbreak in Harlem.
CBS News New York's Scott Padgett has your First Alert Forecast for May 8 at 6:15 p.m.
