Grand Central Madison to begin full service Monday
After years of work and delays, LIRR commuters finally have East Side access, CBS2's Christina Fan reports.
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After years of work and delays, LIRR commuters finally have East Side access, CBS2's Christina Fan reports.
The LIRR is starting a new schedule Monday after beginning service to Grand Central Madison on the East Side.
Long Island Rail Road riders will see new train schedules beginning next week. This comes after the launch of expanded service with the new Grand Central Madison terminal. But as CBS2's Carolyn Gusoff reports, some riders say the changes may actually be making their commutes worse.
We spoke with residents along the LIRR's Atlantic Branch about their concerns.
Starting next week, the MTA says your trip will change no matter where or when you ride. CBS2's Elijah Westbrook reports on concerns being voiced by residents along the Atlantic Branch.
About 270 trains will be added per day, increasing LIRR service more than 40%.
We now have an official start date for full Long Island Rail Road service at Grand Central Madison.
Reporter Elijah Westbrook took an M-9 train on the roughly 20-minute trip, and then explored the new terminal.
The newly unveiled Grand Central Madison terminal has one small problem – the misspelled name of a famous artist etched into its walls.
After more than two decades and $11 billion spent, the East Side is ready to welcome thousands of LIRR commuters.
Some Long Island Rail Road riders are celebrating a quicker commute. Service to Grand Central on the East Side began Wednesday. CBS2's Jenna DeAngelis spoke with the first commuters entering the brand new station.
Gov. Kathy Hochul was on board for the long awaited first ride Wednesday. CBS2's Jenna DeAngelis has the details.
Gov. Kathy Hochul and MTA officials make remarks after riding the Grand Central Madison direct train.
The new terminal will finally open after years of delays. CBS2's Elijah Westbrook has the latest.
The new station will connect LIRR customers directly to the east side of Manhattan.
Long Island Rail Road service to Grand Central Madison begins Wednesday.
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The annual bar crawl returns to New York City on Saturday.
Officials say the new track between Floral Park and Hicksville will increase service by 40%.
The walkway has been widened to ease congestion, and the ceilings have been raised to 18 feet.
An MTA police spokesperson says one person in the car was killed.
The nearly 10-mile span will eventually reach all the way to Hicksville.
Officials say the redesigned TrainTime app combines three apps into one -- LIRR, Metro-North and MTA eTix.
MTA officials called it "a transformational moment" for commuters.
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Once the 1 p.m. hour rolled around Saturday, thunderstorms started erupting all over the Tri-State Area.
NYC and the surrounding area could see rain showers or storms this afternoon into the evening commute.
It's back to a summery feel on Thursday.
As rain chances go up, so too will humidity levels, making it feel more like summer again.
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Two teens were shot after more than 100 cars illegally packed intersections and wreaked havoc in parts of Jersey City over the weekend, police said.
The city of Paterson, N.J. honored community members who helped residents when a major water main break left more than 200,000 people with little to no water.
Chris Boswell kicked a 60-yard field goal with 1:03 left, lifting Pittsburgh to a wild 34-32 victory on Sunday.
Jayden Daniels threw for 233 yards and a touchdown and the Commanders beat the Giants 21-6 on Sunday.
Unions representing half of the LIRR's workforce, including engineers and ticket workers, claim higher wages are three years overdue.
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Schools across New York state were required to come up with their own procedures to implement the full-day ban on cellphones.
Christopher Williams was killed on the Southern State Parkway after walking out of The Martin De Porres School for Exceptional Children, his family says.
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New York Gov. Kathy Hochul's executive order comes as a direct rebuke to the federal government's new guidance on COVID-19 shots.
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. defended firing the director of the CDC at a hearing before a Senate committee on Thursday.
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."
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A jury has ruled in favor of Cardi B in a lawsuit where a security guard accused her of assault during the rapper's first pregnancy.
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Two-time doubles Grand Slam champion Taylor Townsend spoke to "CBS Mornings" about finding her love for tennis again and how this U.S. Open changed her on a personal level.
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Hunter Greene tied a season high with 12 strikeouts and the Reds beat the Mets 3-2 Sunday to take two of three and move back above .500.
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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.
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