Rep. Israel Calls On Colleagues To Extend LIRR Commuter Benefits
LIRR riders can receive a pre-tax benefit of $245 each month through most employers, but that benefit is set to expire at the end of the year.
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LIRR riders can receive a pre-tax benefit of $245 each month through most employers, but that benefit is set to expire at the end of the year.
According to police, Niheim Levy got into an argument with a 49-year-old Freeport man around 4:50 a.m. on Saturday at the Bellmore station. The victim wound up on the tracks and came in contact with the third rail.
Early reports said a man who fell onto the third rail and died at the Bellmore Long Island Rail Road station had suffered a seizure, but police said Saturday evening that he was attacked.
Long Island Rail Road commuters faced a rough start to the work week after a train became disabled in one of the four East River tunnels, prompting heavy delays and cancellations.
Three defendants were convicted Tuesday in a scheme to help Long Island Rail Road employees receive disability payments by exaggerating or making up ailments.
He went to work and never came home, a Long Island family has spent the past two months searching for their father and husband, now a reward has been offered by the heartsick family.
Two people were struck by a Long Island Rail Road train Monday night, and may have been killed.
A New York City Councilman joined residents of the Sunnyside section of Queens Saturday to protest the noise caused by the East Side Access construction project for the Long Island Rail Road.
The planned "scoot" trains would offer faster, more frequent service from places like Brooklyn to Jamaica, Oyster Bay to Mineola, and Ronkonkoma to Riverhead.
A construction project at a switching complex in Sunnyside, Queens will cause service changes on the LIRR for the next three weeks.
In a press release, New York's senior senator said last week's heat wave highlighted the need to strengthen the equipment and make the transit systems more resilient.
Overhead wire problems and track issues caused major headaches for commuters Wednesday evening. Most service issues were resolved by 7 p.m. Trains were expected to be running on schedule for Thursday morning's commute.
Smoking is not allowed on Long Island Rail Road and Metro-North trains, and officials have decided electronic cigarettes are included in that ban.
The train, on the railroad's Port Washington branch, takes just 19 minutes from Penn Station and 17 minutes from Great Neck, LIRR president Helena Williams said.
The Long Island Rail Road's Elmhurst station closed in 1985, but the railroad thinks there might be a reason to reopen it.
A track issue was likely to blame for a derailment on the Long Island Rail Road that left hundreds of commuters stranded this week, Amtrak announced Wednesday.
The train derailment that left tracks damaged and passengers stranded on the Long Island Rail Road last week was the fourth to make headlines in the Tri-State Area in a period of a month. An expert has weighed in on what might be causing the problems.
At long last, a "near-normal" commute was expected Wednesday, in the wake of a derailment that damaged tracks and switches.
A Long Island Rail Road train headed to Hempstead derailed early Monday evening just after leaving Penn Station.
Two people were killed by Long Island Rail Road commuter trains in separate incidents Saturday, according to a published report.
Five LIRR workers were hurt; three refused medical aid and two others were taken to nearby hospitals for non life-threatening injuries.
A Long Island doctor was sentenced to eight years in prison this week for his part in a massive scheme enabling Long Island Rail Road workers to collect disability fraudulently.
Starting Friday afternoon, the Long Island Rail Road will be running its new express service to the east end of the island.
Trains will depart from Penn Station at 4:07 p.m. on Fridays and run nonstop to Westhampton. From there, the train will continue eastward, making stops at Southampton, Bridgehampton, East Hampton and Montauk.
NYPD Deputy Police Commissioner Paul Browne said the city is stepping up security at hotels and other prominent locations through deployment of the NYPD's critical response vehicles.
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.
Marat Khusnutdinov tied it late in regulation and then scored the only goal in the shootout in Boston's 4-3 victory on Tuesday.
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.
Zohran Mamdani, a 34-year-old democratic socialist state assemblyman from Queens, will be New York City's 111th mayor.
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.
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.
Several polls have given Sherrill, a Democrat, a narrow lead, but a recent one shows a virtual tie.
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.
