Gov. Christie Put On The Defensive Over GWB 'Traffic Study' Scandal
A state Assembly panel has been holding hearings into the closing that took place leading to the GWB in September. Baroni said they were closed for a traffic study.
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A state Assembly panel has been holding hearings into the closing that took place leading to the GWB in September. Baroni said they were closed for a traffic study.
A major traffic jam on the southbound lanes of Interstate 95 caused a backup of up to three hours before clearing up just after 7 p.m.
Crew worked feverishly through the night to repair a metal plate that shifted near the middle of the bridge where two large potholes had developed.
Emergency construction was creating delays on the George Washington Bridge in both directions Wednesday night.
Three Port Authoritiy officials testified Monday that there was no traffic study being conducted while access lanes from Fort Lee on the George Washington Bridge were closed in September, as was originally claimed.
Shutting down the access lanes from Fort Lee onto the bridge caused hours-long delays for four straight days beginning Sept. 9 and infuriated local officials who said they hadn't been notified in advance.
Repairs on the bridge were expected to last through Tuesday morning.
Tyler Clementi's mother, Jane, and brother, James, linked arm in arm with the walkers and made their way across the span for the first time since Tyler jumped from the bridge in 2010.
Clementi was a victim of cyberbullying. The 18-year-old committed suicide in 2010 after he learned that two students recorded him on a webcam kissing another man.
A Washington state man was allegedly driving drunk early Sunday, as he plowed over a lamp post, a street sign, a flood light, several bushes and a parking meter before finally being pulled over on the George Washington Bridge.
New Yorkers who see a low flying airplane along the Hudson River on Wednesday morning will have no need to panic.
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey came under fire Monday for unannounced lane closures at the George Washington Bridge last month, which caused massive traffic headaches.
Sections of the Holland Tunnel, George Washington Bridge, Battery Park Underpass to the northbound FDR Drive/Harlem River Drive, Henry Hudson Parkway, and Mosholu Parkway were scheduled to be closed for the 2013 MS Bike Tour.
Earlier this week the Port Authority announced that the lower level of the bridge would be closed from 9 p.m. on Saturday until 7 a.m. on Sunday for an emergency response drill.
Two of the three lanes approaching the GWB tolls caused gridlock over four straight days beginning Sept. 9. The lanes were reopened following rush hour on Sept. 13.
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey says construction on the George Washington Bridge and Outerbridge Crossing was suspended Friday and won't resume until Tuesday.
The suspect, identified as Juan Mendez, should be considered armed and dangerous, authorities said.
Three lanes of the inbound upper deck were closed due to the tanker leak. The incident happened around 3:15 p.m., authorities said. The tanker was cleared as of 4 p.m. but delays remained, authorities said.
Three of four eastbound upper level lanes will be closed Monday through Thursday from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m., and from midnight to 8 a.m. Friday into Saturday.
Port Authority of New York and New Jersey workers will replace sections of the steel beams that support the roadway. The cranes needed for the project require three of the four lanes to be closed.
Construction will go on from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m., Monday through Friday on the upper level. On Saturdays, the span won't re-open until 10 a.m., officials said.
On Friday night road crews shut down Rt. 4 East, it will remain closed on Saturday, that closure will be followed by a major shut down on the George Washington Bridge.
Port Authority of New York and New Jersey officials are preparing for roadwork scheduled to begin Monday night on the George Washington Bridge.
Port Authority police have arrested a truck driver, who they say has cheated the agency of $28,000 in tolls. Marcus Tifa is charged with theft of services and tampering with public records.
The Port Authority said the traffic nightmare all started when an RV caught fire on lower level of the bridge.
It comes after last week's deadly storm brought damaging winds that knocked down trees around the city and the Tri-State Area.
Zohran Mamdani made free buses one of his signature policy proposals during the New York City mayor's race.
McGreevey will take on James Solomon in a Dec. 2 runoff election in the race for mayor of Jersey City, the state's second-largest city.
The 34-year-old Queens Assemblyman will be the 111th mayor of New York City, and the city's first Muslim and first Indian American mayor.
The former New York governor's attempt at a political comeback fell short in the race to occupy Gracie Mansion.
It comes after last week's deadly storm brought damaging winds that knocked down trees around the city and the Tri-State Area.
Zohran Mamdani made free buses one of his signature policy proposals during the New York City mayor's race.
The 34-year-old Queens Assemblyman will be the 111th mayor of New York City, and the city's first Muslim and first Indian American mayor.
The former New York governor's attempt at a political comeback fell short in the race to occupy Gracie Mansion.
The 34-year-old Democratic socialist defeated Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa and former Gov. Andrew Cuomo.
It comes after last week's deadly storm brought damaging winds that knocked down trees around the city and the Tri-State Area.
Today is a First Alert Weather Day as we deal with the messy conditions, especially during the evening commute.
The system is expected to arrive sometime between Wednesday night and Thursday morning, with heavy rain, strong winds and coastal flooding.
The weekend is shaping up to be pretty decent, albeit on the cool side.
In the last few years, New York City has not had much snow, due to mild and dry winters.
It comes after last week's deadly storm brought damaging winds that knocked down trees around the city and the Tri-State Area.
McGreevey will take on James Solomon in a Dec. 2 runoff election in the race for mayor of Jersey City, the state's second-largest city.
Democrat Mikie Sherrill is set to be the next governor of New Jersey after she defeated Republican Jack Ciattarelli, CBS News projects.
Polling locations in New York City and New Jersey received threats early Tuesday morning.
Nick Mangold's family, friends and former New York Jets teammates celebrated his life and legacy.
The man with severe cognitive disabilities disappeared on Halloween and was found among the NYC Marathon crowd.
Omer Neutra, a Plainview, N.Y. native, was a captain with the IDF when he was kidnapped and killed by Hamas in the Oct. 7, 2023 attacks.
There's a crackdown in Suffolk County on Long Island on unlicensed limo drivers who aren't properly insured or registered with the state, and don't have safety equipment.
The National Weather Service reported 1.85 inches in Central Park, breaking the previous daily rainfall record of 1.64 inches set in 1917.
Amanda Fraser, 23, is charged with attempted murder in connection to the elder abuse case in Massapequa.
Zohran Mamdani made free buses one of his signature policy proposals during the New York City mayor's race.
McGreevey will take on James Solomon in a Dec. 2 runoff election in the race for mayor of Jersey City, the state's second-largest city.
The 34-year-old Queens Assemblyman will be the 111th mayor of New York City, and the city's first Muslim and first Indian American mayor.
The former New York governor's attempt at a political comeback fell short in the race to occupy Gracie Mansion.
Zohran Mamdani won every borough except Staten Island, which went for Andrew Cuomo.
New York City students interested in medicine are gaining experience before they even graduate, thanks to the program at Maimonides Health in Brooklyn.
Anxiety disorders are the most common mental health challenges in the U.S., according to the National Alliance on Mental Health.
The next time you're buying something sweet at a New York City restaurant, you may notice a new warning comes with it.
The newly expanded facility will serve more than 30,000 children annually and is the borough's only pediatric trauma center.
The Womb Bus offers an opportunity for new and expecting moms to form a special bond.
"Wicked" star Jonathan Bailey has been named People magazine's 2025 Sexiest Man Alive.
Diane Ladd, the actor known for her Oscar-nominated roles in "Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore," "Wild at Heart," and "Rambling Rose" has died.
Prince Andrew is being stripped of his titles and must surrender his lease to Royal Lodge, according to a statement from Buckingham Palace.
Five people have been federally charged in connection with the 2023 overdose death of actor Robert De Niro's grandson and two others, authorities said Thursday.
Tuesday's gathering was designed to celebrate the men and women from across the country who have risked their own lives to save others.
Marat Khusnutdinov tied it late in regulation and then scored the only goal in the shootout in Boston's 4-3 victory on Tuesday.
The Blueshirts were blanked 3-0 on Tuesday and have scored just six goals in six games on home ice this season.
The New York Jets pulled off a stunning trade with the Indianapolis Colts.
Williams was an All-Pro in the 2022 season, recording 12 sacks.
Towns also grabbed 13 rebounds as the Knicks stayed perfect at home with a 119-102 victory on Monday.
New York City students interested in medicine are gaining experience before they even graduate, thanks to the program at Maimonides Health in Brooklyn.
After a failed $13 million attempt to launch ferry service from Kaiser Park, the city is testing new waters off Steeplechase Pier.
Before the days of Google Maps, the Queens-native found street views in library books.
Officials say the site for a new elementary school in Brooklyn is safe, but some are skeptical because of lingering contamination from a decades-old Superfund site.
From Greenpoint community gardens to Governor's Island orchards, New Yorkers are reconnecting with the city's agricultural past through historic fruit trees.
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.
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.
The Democrat, who has served four terms in the House, is celebrating her projected win over Republican Jack Ciattarelli. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
Mamdani is claiming victory after one of the most competitive mayoral races in the city's recent history. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook has the latest on the results, as Aziza Shuler gets reaction from voters.
CBS News New York's Tony Sadiku has the latest weather forecast.
Lonnie Quinn has the Tri-State Area's updated nightly forecast on CBS News New York.
An explosion occurred right after takeoff in Louisville, Kentucky. CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo reports.
