Report: LIRR Readying Snow Storm Schedule
The railroad was working on a timetable that would take effect only in emergencies, like when service was completely suspended during last month's blizzard.
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The railroad was working on a timetable that would take effect only in emergencies, like when service was completely suspended during last month's blizzard.
Rockland County Assemblywoman Ellen Jaffe is proposing a ban on smoking on Metro-North Railroad and Long Island Railroad platforms where she says you are bound to get a face full of second hand smoke.
Residents woke up Wednesday to a fresh batch of snow and a new set of headaches for their commute.
MTA chairman Jay Walder said the agency has reviewed vulnerabilities in the system and have improved weather monitoring, notification, and interagency coordination.
Workers on Long Island already started pre-treating the major state roadways with a salt and sand mixture to help the first layers of snow melt.
Amtrak service was expected to resume Wednesday along the busy northeast corridor.
Mass transit around the Tri-State finally began to move again after the blizzard brought the commute to a standstill but many suffered a long ride to work this morning and were prepared to face much of the same this afternoon.
Travelers are hitting the roads, rails, and skies and there is information you need to know!
It found Metro-North commuters are happier with their service overall compared with the LIRR, but passengers said bathrooms on Metro-North trains are in worse shape than those on its sister railroad.
The new timetables take effect next Monday, November 15, and continue through March 6.
LIRR President Helena Williams said the completion "signals a new era of switch control for the LIRR at a critical junction" and meant "better reliability for our customers."
Amtrak and NJ Transit are discussing the possibility of a partnership to revive a huge train tunnel project that Gov. Chris Christie killed last month, according to officials.
Service was severely disrupted all weekend as workers completed a new switching station at the railroad's hub in Jamaica.
Disruptions on the Long Island Rail Road continued on Sunday at only a third of its schedule.
The cuts come as the LIRR runs a final battery of tests to bring its World War I-era signal system into the new century.
Passengers will again be dealing with a weekend of extremely limited service - but this time, the disruption coincides with one of the city's most popular events.
New York is seeking $3 billion that the federal government had committed to the Hudson River rail tunnel that New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie scrapped.
The LIRR will run only a third of its usual trains in and out of Penn Station.
At the Ronokonkoma LIRR station, the Republican and Tea Party candidate for governor was clearly irritated by any mention of poll numbers.
An optimistic spike in ridership over the summer on the Long Island Rail Road has turned into disappointment.
Cocktail hour on the suburban commuter rail lines was likely to get a little more expensive Monday.
Over the weekend, the railroad's $56 million upgrade project left a long trail of frustration.
After a weekend of delays and cancelled trains, it appears the Long Island Rail Road will be back on track to start the work week – but this won't be the end to the ambitious upgrade work.
The LIRR, the nation's oldest commuter railroad modernizing an aging infrastructure means fewer trains and longer delays this weekend.
If you're planning to ride the Long Island Rail Road this weekend, brace yourself for big delays as the system gets a serious upgrade.
A slow but hopeful recovery effort is continuing with the planting native vegetation and restoration of damaged woodlands.
Suffolk County police say 90-100 teens were at the party when a fight broke out.
Many are wondering if the status quo will remain or if major shake-ups are coming.
Members of the community are feeling both a sense of pride, and some hesitancy.
Some of those New Yorkers say his words struck a chord with communities that often feel overlooked.
A slow but hopeful recovery effort is continuing with the planting native vegetation and restoration of damaged woodlands.
Many are wondering if the status quo will remain or if major shake-ups are coming.
Members of the community are feeling both a sense of pride, and some hesitancy.
Some of those New Yorkers say his words struck a chord with communities that often feel overlooked.
Maria Coto was attempting a home visit at a Peekskill apartment building and mistakenly knocked on Haseem Jenkins' door.
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.
Mikie Sherrill shared plans for her term as New Jersey governor, including a freeze on utility costs.
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.
Suffolk County police say 90-100 teens were at the party when a fight broke out.
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.
Many are wondering if the status quo will remain or if major shake-ups are coming.
Members of the community are feeling both a sense of pride, and some hesitancy.
Some of those New Yorkers say his words struck a chord with communities that often feel overlooked.
Mikie Sherrill shared plans for her term as New Jersey governor, including a freeze on utility costs.
Mamdani said he will form his administration, including deputy mayors and commissioners, in the near future.
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.
A slow but hopeful recovery effort is continuing with the planting native vegetation and restoration of damaged woodlands.
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.
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.
Nearly a year after a brush fire damaged parts of Prospect Park, workers and volunteers have been restoring the charred hillside. CBS News New York's Hannah Kliger shows us how their dedication planted the seeds for recovery and renewal.
The dust has settled at the Jets training facility after the whirlwind of trade deals. CBS News New York's Otis Livingston has reaction.
New Jersey voters elected a new governor Tuesday. Despite what polls indicated, Democrat Mikie Sherrill won big and made significant gains across the state. CBS News New York's Christine Sloan reports.
The grieving parents of a Long Island teen are sharing what they believe may have led up to the tragic death of their son. As CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports, the 15-year-old was stabbed at a house party Monday night.
Two law enforcement sources tell CBS News two New Jersey residents have been arrested in a suspected terror plot in Michigan.
