Latest Reason LIRR Trains Are Delayed? Autumn Leaves Fell From Trees
Long Island Rail Road riders are being crammed into fewer cars during rush hour, and it's all because of wet leaves on the tracks.
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Long Island Rail Road riders are being crammed into fewer cars during rush hour, and it's all because of wet leaves on the tracks.
The LIRR said PSEG Long Island power problems in Valley Stream were responsible for disrupting service.
There has been a public outcry in one community about the safety at a Long Island Rail Road station. Riders say the station is attracting dangerous vagrants.
Long Island Rail Road service has been restored on the Port Washington branch following an earlier suspension.
An unusual lottery was held Tuesday in the suburbs. Commuters vied to secure a coveted new bicycle locker at Long Island Rail Road train stations.
Parking lots are filled to capacity at Syosset train station, causing commuters to take risks. That's prompted a new crackdown.
Despite the fact that the Long Island Rail Road has had its worst on-time performance in 18 years, a fare hike is coming. Or so it thinks.
Governor Andrew Cuomo has unveiled new plans to spiff up Penn Station for Long Island Rail Road commuters as a new report finds trains are late more than they've been in years.
Earlier this year, the New York City comptroller called on-time performance "unacceptable." Now, the numbers show it's getting worse.
The Long Island Rail Road is on pace to deliver its worst on-time performance in two decades. But that hasn't stopped Gov. Andrew Cuomo from touting the agency's progress.
Commuters are bracing for headaches when the parking garage that services the largest LIRR station on Long Island shuts down beginning Sept. 12.
Long Island Rail Road riders faced hours of delays Wednesday due to signal issued caused by a lightning strike at a substation in New Hyde Park.
Long Island Rail Road riders are facing service changes Monday morning due to two separate incidents.
A Long Island Rail Road train with two derailed axles caused service changes Wednesday along the Port Washington Branch.
Long Island Rail Road riders are facing more service disruptions for the evening rush after a weekend derailment caused problems for commuters Monday morning.
Crews were racing against the clock on Sunday to make repairs before the start of the work week.
Long Island Rail Road riders are facing delays, cancellations and diversions Friday morning after a person was struck by a train in Woodside, Queens.
A Long Island Rail Road platform is run down with holes, cracks and chunks of concrete all over the place.
Starting Thursday, commuters will be able to get alerts at 10 Long Island Rail Road stations under the new pilot program.
The fire broke out Thursday morning on Hopper Street, sending smoke billowing over nearby Long Island Rail Road tracks.
The Long Island Rail Road is rolling out changes to its schedule and adding cars to some trains to help make the ride a little smoother.
The Long Island Rail Road has announced a timetables change that will go into effect Monday.
GPS apps are apparently causing more confusion around railroad tracks than people realized.
It's a dream come true for a sick teenager, having the chance to tour Long Island's railroad and meet the people behind it. It may also help save his life.
Officials and family members are demanding answers about how a commuter died at a Long Island train station.
Sunny skies drove voters to the polls on Sunday, with some having to wait more than 50 minutes at several voting sites.
McCaffrey caught a touchdown pass from Jones, rushed for another score and the 49ers got back on track by running all over the Giants in a 34-24 victory on Sunday.
The Republican is in a heated race with Democrat Mikie Sherrill to take over for term-limited Gov. Phil Murphy.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said the federal government will "stop traffic" if it becomes a safety issue, adding, "We're not going to let that happen."
The Republican is staying in the New York City mayor's race despite polling in third place and calls for him to drop out.
Sunny skies drove voters to the polls on Sunday, with some having to wait more than 50 minutes at several voting sites.
The Republican is staying in the New York City mayor's race despite polling in third place and calls for him to drop out.
Hellen Obiri set a women's course record to win the NYC Marathon. Her countrymate Benson Kipruto won the men's race by less than a second.
Here are the winners and results in the 2025 NYC Marathon.
The president says his lawyers are asking the courts for legal direction, insisting that ending the shutdown would be the best solution.
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.
A nor'easter that soaked the NYC area Sunday and Monday brought more than 4 inches of rainfall and winds above 60 mph.
The Republican is in a heated race with Democrat Mikie Sherrill to take over for term-limited Gov. Phil Murphy.
The president says his lawyers are asking the courts for legal direction, insisting that ending the shutdown would be the best solution.
Republican Jack Ciattarelli and Democrat Mikie Sherrill are crisscrossing the Garden State in a last push to sway undecided voters.
Strong winds fueled the flames in Paterson as firefighters also battled frigid temperatures.
If you break it down by party, as of Friday, nearly 514,500 Democrats have turned out, followed by roughly 279,000 Republicans and about 177,000 unaffiliated and independent voters.
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.
Hurricane Melissa was the most powerful hurricane to lash the island in recorded history.
The victim's son said surveillance footage shows the mother's overnight home health aide got into bed with her and stab her.
Sunny skies drove voters to the polls on Sunday, with some having to wait more than 50 minutes at several voting sites.
The Republican is in a heated race with Democrat Mikie Sherrill to take over for term-limited Gov. Phil Murphy.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said the federal government will "stop traffic" if it becomes a safety issue, adding, "We're not going to let that happen."
The Republican is staying in the New York City mayor's race despite polling in third place and calls for him to drop out.
President Trump and both parties are drawing negative ratings for their handling of the government shutdown.
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.
Nick Mangold, who spent his entire NFL career with the Jets, is seeking a kidney donor with type O blood.
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.
The legendary rockers will play on July 7, 9, 12 and 14 in New York City -- before heading to Edinburgh, Scotland; Dublin and London.
Hundreds of people waited in line for hours to catch the performance on a livestream.
McCaffrey caught a touchdown pass from Jones, rushed for another score and the 49ers got back on track by running all over the Giants in a 34-24 victory on Sunday.
Hellen Obiri set a women's course record to win the NYC Marathon. Her countrymate Benson Kipruto won the men's race by less than a second.
Cuylle scored on a snap shot to give the New York Rangers their third consecutive win to end the road trip.
Here are the winners and results in the 2025 NYC Marathon.
The Dodgers become the first repeat champion since the 1998-2000 New York Yankees
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.
A new survey found hundreds of illegally parked vehicles in the Downtown Brooklyn every day.
The newly expanded facility will serve more than 30,000 children annually and is the borough's only pediatric trauma center.
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.
CBS News New York's Kristie Keleshian spoke to some runners and their supporters about what the race means to them.
CBS News New York's Allen Devlin has more on what Democrat Mikie Sherrill and Republican Jack Ciattarelli got accomplished on Sunday.
CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer has more on the last-minute stumping by Zohran Mamdani, Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa.
A number of people have asked Sliwa to drop out of the New York City mayor's race, but the Republican nominee says he's in it to win it.
Top tech companies are going all in on artificial intelligence, spending billions on the A.I. race. What do New Yorkers think?
