MTA To Install Cameras, Audio Recorders On Metro-North, LIRR Trains
The move is in response to safety recommendations put forward by the National Transportation Safety Board following a December derailment that killed four people in the Bronx.
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The move is in response to safety recommendations put forward by the National Transportation Safety Board following a December derailment that killed four people in the Bronx.
In his long-range forecast, CBS 2 meteorologist Lonnie Quinn says the Tri-State area is facing a colder-than-average start to spring,
Amtrak has big plans to improve service on the Northeast Corridor, but said Congress has to get on board first.
The city of Stamford has started testing 5,000 wells in its post northern area. Many of the wells are tucked away in the basements of homes far from public water systems.
Nash contends the state had the authority and obligation to seize the dangerous animal. But a state commissioner last year dismissed Nash's request for permission to sue the state government for $150 million.
Tuesday's jackpot is now the third largest in jackpot in the multistate lottery game's history. It will also be the sixth largest lottery jackpot in U.S. history.
Connecticut's U.S. senators have outlined steps to combat the growing number of fatalities from heroin in the state and nationwide.
President Barack Obama on Monday froze the U.S. assets of seven Russian officials, including top advisers to President Vladimir Putin, for their support of Crimea's vote to secede from Ukraine.
Gov. Dannel Malloy said he supports people having a document that spells out their final wishes, but he's "a little uneasy'' when it comes to enacting state policy that calls for "proactive actions to end life.''
The state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection identified the boater as 24-year-old Jeffrey Young of North Caldwell, N.J. He was pulled from the water unconscious and without a pulse Saturday. He died at Milford Hospital.
"Metro-North must never compromise safety in the interests of the reliability of its train schedule or the efficiency in its railroad operations,'' said the report released Friday.
A Connecticut man who fatally shot a knife-wielding prowler in a ski mask only to learn later it was his 15-year-old son, will not face prosecution.
The balmy spring temperatures that climbed into the 60s will feel like ancient history Thursday, as a biting wind blows in and the high will fall short of the freezing mark.
The lawsuit filed Wednesday in U.S. District Court seeks more than $75,000 in damages Haymond and his firm. In a statement, Judge Judy said she had never filed a lawsuit against anyone before this.
Michael Maida, 44, turned himself into police Monday. He has been charged with sexual assault and risk of injury to a minor -- both felonies.
Matchmaker Walker Ward is connecting singles at random from the backseat of his pedicab.
Police say Sanjay Samuel was shot in the head outside a Dunkin' Donuts in Cambria Heights while he was walking to school.
Attorney Ben Crump represents families of those who died and is filing four wrongful death notices of claim.
New York is looking to jump-start an offense that struggled mightily in last week's loss to the Chiefs.
Brondello led the Liberty to its first WNBA championship in 2024, but injuries this season led to first-round playoffs ouster.
With fall set to officially arrive on Monday, many are wondering when and where they can enjoy the beautiful change in leaves that occurs annually.
The first opportunity to get your hands on FIFA 2026 World Cup tickets started at 11 a.m. on Wednesday and will run until 11 a.m. on Sept. 19.
The threat stems from climate change, loss of habitat, and overharvesting.
A coastal flood advisory is in effect today for parts of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, as rain and cool temperatures take over.
The first opportunity to secure tickets for the 2026 FIFA World Cup matches in East Rutherford, New Jersey, is underway.
Three people were killed in a storm on July 3, and two more died when another severe storm hit the area just 11 days later.
It comes in response to law enforcement saying e-bikes are causing havoc in communities all over the state.
Footage from Ring cameras shows a stunning scene, as the neighbors, surrounded by flames, ring the bell, and bang on doors and windows.
New York is looking to jump-start an offense that struggled mightily in last week's loss to the Chiefs.
Property taxes, schools, and the president were all hot topics during Sunday night's debate.
Accused Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann appeared in court for a hearing Tuesday.
The first night of the Jewish New Year means families are gathering for feasts around the table. The dishes are often passed down through generations.
In a first on Long Island, the East Meadow Fire Department is using new virtual reality training to simulate life or death situations.
The first day of competition between Team USA and Team Europe on the famed Black Course is on Thursday, but practice rounds began Monday.
The grandmother on a fixed income said she dropped three checks into a mailbox outside the North Babylon Post Office, but none made it to the payees.
It comes in response to law enforcement saying e-bikes are causing havoc in communities all over the state.
Ryan Routh was found guilty of all five charges, which included attempted assassination of a major presidential candidate and assaulting a federal officer.
Health organizations from around the globe are joining the chorus of experts rejecting the Trump administration's claim that acetaminophen during pregnancy can be associated with an increased risk of autism.
The White House's autism announcement exaggerates links to Tylenol, misleads on vaccines, and sets back the field by ignoring decades of research, scientists say.
Early analysis shows the network was used for communication between foreign governments and individuals known to U.S. law enforcement.
Attorney Ben Crump represents families of those who died and is filing four wrongful death notices of claim.
His doctors put him on a combination of targeted therapy and immunotherapy.
The agency said it is working to identify and notify people who may have been exposed.
State health officials say the executive directive eliminates barriers to access for New Jersey residents.
The new lungs can triple the length of survival and can even last decades. If not, a second transplant is an option.
Combs faces an Oct. 3 sentencing after his conviction by a Manhattan jury on two charges that outlaw interstate commerce related to prostitution.
"Jimmy Kimmel Live!" had been preempted on Wednesday following comments Kimmel made on the show in response to the shooting death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
Miles Mykkanen has come a long way since his musical theater dreams shifted to opera at the Juilliard School at Lincoln Center.
Saturday's rally was led by artists and comedians who targeted President Trump and called on corporations and the community to stand up for free speech.
British artist Morrissey has canceled two New England concerts, including Saturday's in Boston, after he received a death threat.
The wild-card leading Cubs lost their fifth in a row after dropping all four games at Cincinnati.
The Yankees rallied to beat the White Sox 3-2 Tuesday night, securing their eighth playoff appearance in nine seasons.
New York is looking to jump-start an offense that struggled mightily in last week's loss to the Chiefs.
Brondello led the Liberty to its first WNBA championship in 2024, but injuries this season led to first-round playoffs ouster.
The first day of competition between Team USA and Team Europe on the famed Black Course is on Thursday, but practice rounds began Monday.
As the U.S. approaches its 250th birthday, locals are fighting to preserve the city's only museum on an active military installation.
Christopher Burke estimates he's covered almost the entire western half of the borough, and is more than halfway through.
Neighbors in Queens are baffled by the sudden disappearance of their quirky local landmark.
New York City expects the World's Fair monument to reopen for limited tours by the end of 2026.
Decades later, many members of the Gerritsen Beach Volunteer Fire Department continue to face health consequences from their service.
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.
Tens of thousands of people flooded Manhattan streets on June 2, 2024 for the 60th annual Israel Day on Fifth Parade.
"The Lion King" celebrated 11,000 performances on Broadway over the weekend.
New York City's rat czar is stepping away from the position.
You could call it mobile matchmaking. As CBS News New York's John Dias explains, one man is pedaling his way through the streets of New York City to help singles make real life connections.
Dozens of animals were removed from a home in Orange County, New York, after alleged animal cruelty and neglect.
Excessive force complaints against the NYPD have surged during Mayor Eric Adams' administration, according to a report by the city comptroller.
