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Under the proposed plan, repairs could snarl service for commuters for weeks this summer.
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Under the proposed plan, repairs could snarl service for commuters for weeks this summer.
Amtrak President and CEO Wick Moorman detailed the plans in a conference call Thursday morning, but said he didn't know yet just how bad the potential delays may be.
Recent problems at Penn Station haven't just had commuters seething -- the Long Island Rail Road is ready to sue.
A new report from the controller's office found that the Long Island Rail Road is falling short in on-time performance, and where you get on the train could make all the difference in the world.
Officials in New York and New Jersey are pretty steamed about a series of services disruptions at Penn Station.
The LIRR said it will operate on a reduced morning rush-hour schedule Friday, which impacts 14 trains.
At a news conference Thursday, Amtrak's president and CEO Wick Moorman said he wanted to personally apologize to anyone inconvenienced by Monday's derailment.
Rail officials said it could be days before full service is restored at Penn Station following a second derailment in less than two weeks that has wreaked havoc for hundreds of thousands of commuters.
Long Island Rail Road, NJ TRANSIT, Amtrak and PATH commuters were all facing delays, cancellations and other service changes Tuesday morning.
Fares have gone up for weekly and monthly MetroCards as well as for LIRR and Metro-North riders. Tolls have also gone up for MTA bridges and tunnels.
The LIRR promises a fix could be as soon as six months away, but some in Lynbrook said that is too long to wait.
The MTA will keep the base MetroCard fare for subways and buses at $2.75, but fares will be going up for weekly and monthly cards.
Here's what you need to know about getting to and from Friday's St. Patrick's Day parade in New York City.
Dependable Acme is among several businesses with deep ties to the community that may be uprooted as part of Governor Cuomo's proposal to expand the LIRR main line.
Metro-North is operating on a modified schedule into and out of Grand Central Terminal Wednesday.
Conditions were beginning to return to normal late Tuesday afternoon, after a snowstorm that hit the Tri-State Area caused some major transit changes as well as thousands of flight cancellations.
Mass transit operations across the Tri-State are gearing up for possible changes ahead of a powerful winter storm expected to sweep the area Tuesday.
Long Island Rail Road Service is back to normal after a train slammed into a minivan, disrupting the morning rush.
The storm is expected to dump more than a foot of snow with some areas seeing higher amounts.
Mayors in three communities that would be affected by the Long Island rail Road third track have released their own study of the project.
Switch problems at Penn Station led to delays and cancellations on the Long Island Rail Road early Monday evening.
The blaze broke out at an auto body shop around 11:30 p.m. Thursday.
The LIRR says customers can expect eastbound delays and cancellations out of Penn Station during the evening peak hours.
The derailment happened around 4 a.m. Wednesday when the non-passenger train got off the tracks as it was about to leave the station heading for Long Island for a service run.
The MTA board has voted to keep base MetroCard fares at $2.75 while decreasing rider bonuses.
Club Calvi had three choices for its next book: "This is the Next Kingdom" by Jaquira Díaz, "Bad Bad Girl" by Gish Jen, and "Workhorse" by Caroline Palmer.
"Wicked" star Jonathan Bailey has been named People magazine's 2025 Sexiest Man Alive.
It's Election Day 2025 in New York City today, when polls open and people will start voting for the next mayor of America's largest city.
Towns also grabbed 13 rebounds as the Knicks stayed perfect at home with a 119-102 victory on Monday.
Cam Thomas had 25 points and Nic Claxton chipped in 19 in the 125-109 loss on Monday as Brooklyn fell to 0-7.
It's Election Day 2025 in New York City today, when polls open and people will start voting for the next mayor of America's largest city.
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.
Developers and advocates believe that within a decade the Gowanus Canal in Brooklyn will be "transformed."
The president urged New York City voters to elect former Gov. Andrew Cuomo in Tuesday's mayoral election and threatened to withhold funding if Zohran Mamdani wins.
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.
Nick Mangold's family, friends and former New York Jets teammates celebrated his life and legacy.
Several polls have given Sherrill, a Democrat, a narrow lead, but a recent one shows a virtual tie.
Gov. Phil Murphy sent members of the National Guard to emergency food organizations after funding for SNAP benefits lapsed.
Officials there said a staffing shortage was to blame for delays Sunday of up to three hours and a ground stoppage.
The Republican is in a heated race with Democrat Mikie Sherrill to take over for term-limited Gov. Phil Murphy.
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.
It's Election Day 2025 in New York City today, when polls open and people will start voting for the next mayor of America's largest city.
After a failed $13 million attempt to launch ferry service from Kaiser Park, the city is testing new waters off Steeplechase Pier.
Several polls have given Sherrill, a Democrat, a narrow lead, but a recent one shows a virtual tie.
The president urged New York City voters to elect former Gov. Andrew Cuomo in Tuesday's mayoral election and threatened to withhold funding if Zohran Mamdani wins.
All three NYC mayoral candidates, Zohran Mamdani, Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa, are making the most of the final hours before Election Day.
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.
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.
Towns also grabbed 13 rebounds as the Knicks stayed perfect at home with a 119-102 victory on Monday.
Cam Thomas had 25 points and Nic Claxton chipped in 19 in the 125-109 loss on Monday as Brooklyn fell to 0-7.
The fifth-ranked Red Storm got balanced scoring an big contribution from their prized transfers in a 108-74 win on Monday.
Nick Mangold's family, friends and former New York Jets teammates celebrated his life and legacy.
Cutter Gauthier and Beckett Sennecke each had a goal and an assist, goalie Lukas Dostal made 32 saves, and the Anaheim Ducks beat the New Jersey Devils 4-1 on Sunday night.
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.
Polls are now open across New York City for the final day of voting in the race for mayor, along with several other city offices and six ballot proposals. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
Congratulations to author Caroline Palmer for her debut novel "Workhorse" being voted the club's new Readers' Choice!
CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn is calling for sun and clouds most of the week, but says there are rain chances over the weekend.
Dozens of supporters gathered in Columbus Circle for a vigil in memory of Neutra, whose body was returned to Israel on Sunday. The 22-year-old was a Long Island native and captain in the Israeli Defense Forces. CBS News New York's Kristine Johnson reports.
But as CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports, some people struggling to put food on the table say the help is coming too late.
