LIRR Looks To Avoid Repeat Of Last Year's Commuting Chaos After Belmont Stakes
Last year, some fans waited more than three hours to catch a train home on the Long Island Rail Road after the Belmont Stakes.
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Last year, some fans waited more than three hours to catch a train home on the Long Island Rail Road after the Belmont Stakes.
Prendergast indicated the first place PTC would likely be installed is n the Metro-North's New Haven line.
Maintenance work will affect AirTrain service at Newark and JFK airports.
Repair work is expected to cause major disruptions for some 40,000 Long Island Rail Road riders this weekend.
The Far Rockaway branch of the Long Island Rail Road was suspended late Friday afternoon, after a train clipped a car in Hewlett.
From the track to the rest of the grounds, staffers are putting the finishing touches on Belmont Park before the place comes alive Wednesday for Opening Day.
The Long Island Rail Road and the Belmont Park racetrack are promising fans that they won't see a repeat of last year's commuter fiasco after the Belmont Stakes.
Long Island Rail Road service was shut down at Penn Station as the Thursday afternoon rush began, amid reports of a person under a train.
Some Long Island Rail Road riders can expect a tough commute Wednesday after rail officials discovered problems on the Ronkonkoma line.
Your commute into New York City is going to cost you more as MTA fare and toll hikes went into effect Sunday.
The service disruptions are due to the derailment of a non-passenger train in the railroad's Westside Yard.
A Long Island Rail Road train has hit and killed a person, disrupting service on the Montauk branch.
The Long Island Rail Road will excavate nearly 5,000 tons of contaminated soil at seven substations in Queens and Nassau County.
One person in the car was injured and taken to Brookhaven Memorial Hospital.
A woman shared her frightening story Tuesday about getting struck by a Long Island Rail Road train at a crossing this week.
A deteriorating, heavily-used Long Island bridge over railroad tracks is going to be replaced. But that means a year of detoured traffic, and snarled road closures near the busy Roosevelt Field Mall in Nassau County.
The couple has 10,000 love notes filled with endless 'I love yous.' Bill Bresnan has written a letter to his wife Kris every day since they met in 1974.
The Bergen County Rail Line on the NJ TRANSIT system was partially shut down late Wednesday afternoon, after a man was struck by a train in Garfield, New Jersey.
Bitter cold temperatures and ice caused some early morning delays for rail commuters across the Tri-State area on Tuesday.
A winter storm is dumping snow and ice across the Tri-State area Monday, causing some dangerous driving conditions.
Travel bans were lifted Tuesday morning, a day after officials barred drivers from streets throughout the Tri-State area.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo declared a state of emergency Monday from Sullivan and Ulster counties down south.
Whether you travel by road or rail, your commute could soon get more expensive.
Another swastika was found etched into a glass panel at the Long Island Rail Road station in Cedarhurst on Monday.
Firefighters were sent to Penn Station late Wednesday afternoon, after smoke filled an electrical room.
The gathering comes as we're learning new details about how the police tracked down the suspect.
President Trump expressed his apparent distaste for the man New York Republicans chose as their standard bearer in the mayor's race.
For homebound, food-insecure seniors, flooding can mean more than inconvenience. It can mean complete isolation.
A six month investigation has resulted in dozens of guns being pulled of the streets in Queens.
The American Museum of Natural History in NYC is giving visitors a chance to spend the night and sleep under the iconic blue whale.
The gathering comes as we're learning new details about how the police tracked down the suspect.
President Trump expressed his apparent distaste for the man New York Republicans chose as their standard bearer in the mayor's race.
For homebound, food-insecure seniors, flooding can mean more than inconvenience. It can mean complete isolation.
A six month investigation has resulted in dozens of guns being pulled of the streets in Queens.
The American Museum of Natural History in NYC is giving visitors a chance to spend the night and sleep under the iconic blue whale.
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.
Doctors say more young women are being diagnosed with breast cancer.
More than 700 New Jersey residents were killed on 9/11.
Veolia Water said emergency repairs were completed on the water mains that broke earlier this week in Hoboken.
A Humpty Dumpty statue on a Jersey Shore golf course had a great fall — and police say two unknown vandals are to blame.
Nadine Menendez, the wife of former Sen. Bob Menendez, was convicted of accepting cash and gold bars in exchange for political favors.
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 ceremony is held on 9/11 every year in Lido Beach, where people watched the horror in Lower Manhattan unfold in the distance.
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority released its plan for commuters if LIRR service is indeed suspended due to a strike.
The threat stems from climate change, loss of habitat, and overharvesting.
With the world's greatest professional golfers set to arrive at Bethpage Black for the biannual battle between the U.S. and Europe, local residents are busy renting out their homes and driveways.
The new lungs can triple the length of survival and can even last decades. If not, a second transplant is an option.
President Trump expressed his apparent distaste for the man New York Republicans chose as their standard bearer in the mayor's race.
In an interview on "Fox and Friends" Friday morning, President Trump said he is no longer sending the National Guard to Chicago, saying instead that they'll be deployed to Memphis.
A person has been arrested in connection with the shooting that killed conservative activist Charlie Kirk, sources said.
Walden was running as an independent, but last week, he announced he was suspending his campaign.
Members of Congress are curtailing outdoor events and public appearances in the wake of the assassination of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk.
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.
This year marks 35 years of Koman's annual event raising money for breast cancer research, advocacy and support.
Doctors say more young women are being diagnosed with breast cancer.
For Dr. Ellen Mandel, supporting the mission to end breast cancer is personal.
Comedian Nate Bargatze spoke to "CBS Mornings" about preparing to host the 77th Emmy Awards on Sunday.
Shortly after pranking listeners over exit, Howard Stern said SiriusXM has approached him about keeping his show on the air.
Rick Davies, lead singer and co-founder of Supertramp, has died of cancer at 81. The British band says he left "an indelible mark on rock music history."
See the full list of winners and nominees for the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards.
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The Tigers were unable to complete their first sweep of the Yankees in New York since 2008.
Jesús Luzardo retired 22 straight batters after giving up four runs in the first inning, and the Phillies stormed back to beat the reeling Mets to complete a four-game sweep.
Detroit has outscored New York 23-3 over the past two nights and won four of five against the Yankees this year with one meeting left.
Max Kepler homered and drove in five runs and Bryce Harper also went deep as the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the New York Mets 11-3.
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.
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.
The 17th Avenue pedestrian bridge reconstruction is now at least two years behind schedule.
The history of Caribbean immigrants who helped shape Jamaica, Queens is on display at the King Manor Museum.
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.
A teacher is walking every block in Brooklyn, and he's made some interesting discoveries along the way. CBS News New York's Hannah Kliger joined him in Williamsburg.
Citymeals on Wheels is stepping up, trying to distribute life-saving meals across New York City in case of emergencies. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
In recent ads, both candidates have focused on an issue that residents aren't happy about: Skyrocketing electricity bills. Many New Jersey residents say it has been difficult keeping up with them. CBS News New York's Christine Sloan reports.
Frank Olton, 76, and Maureen Olton, 77, are being honored at their home, where they were both killed earlier this week. CBS News New York's Alecia Reid reports.
From the sausage and peppers to the sounds of Frank Sinatra, the Feast of San Gennaro has returned to Little Italy. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
