Working coming along on North Portal Bridge for NJ commuters
The more-than-century-old bridge over the Hackensack River has always had to swing open when boats that can't fit underneath need to pass.
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The more-than-century-old bridge over the Hackensack River has always had to swing open when boats that can't fit underneath need to pass.
As you ride on an Amtrak or NJ Transit train into Penn, commuters can see the construction currently being done to replace the more-than-century-old bridge over the Hackensack River. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook has an update on the work.
Service was suspended to and from the station after what the agency called "a minor slow-speed derailment."
New Jersey Transit riders heading to Penn Station faced major disruptions Tuesday morning. Service was suspended to and from the station after what the agency called "a minor slow speed derailment." CBS New York's Jessica Moore has the latest.
Service is suspended due to what the agency described as "a minor slow speed derailment."
There were delays Friday night for some New Jersey Transit riders after a tree fell on the tracks. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3EsQ3F7
A downed tree affected some New Jersey Transit lines Friday evening.
The governor says the federal money will go toward building a pedestrian bridge, upgrading train stations, refitting buses and more.
NJ Transit crew members have been working without a new contract for nearly four years.
New Jersey Transit workers have voted unanimously to authorize a strike. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/45Ra57H
The union representing New Jersey Transit workers is expected to announce the results of a strike authorization vote Thursday.
For a third morning in a row, New Jersey Transit service was suspended due to overhead wire issues.
For a third morning in a row, New Jersey Transit service was suspended due to overhead wire issues. CBS New York's Natalie Duddridge spoke with people trying to get their day started.
New Jersey Transit's Northeast Corridor line was suspended between Trenton and Metropark at around 7 a.m. Thursday.
Service was suspended on two lines Wednesday morning, stranding two cars of people. CBS New York's Jessica Moore has the latest.
Police are trying to identify a woman who was struck by a train in June 2008 in Monmouth County.
The delays appear to be due to a switch problem.
New Jersey Transit service in and out of New York City was suspended Thursday morning due to a signal issue at the Portal Bridge.
Amtrak initially called it a "track condition," then said a "dip in the rail" was to blame. The only thing riders knew was they were stalled on tracks and on platforms, starting their work week with pain. CBS2's Dave Carlin reports.
New Jersey Transit has implemented emergency bus service to accommodate most displaced riders in Essex County.
CBS2's Natalie Duddridge spoke with commuters trying out the New Jersey Transit bus route from West Orange to Midtown, Manhattan after DeCamp Bus Lines shut down last Friday.
NJ Transit has implemented emergency bus service after the company announced it was closing.
Brush fires brought one NJ TRANSIT line to a standstill at the worst possible time Wednesday. CBS2's Alecia Reid reports.
Brush fires burning throughout New Jersey threatened cars and property and caused one big headache for commuters Wednesday evening. CBS2's Alecia Reid reports.
Brush fires sparked cancellations for New Jersey Transit on Wednesday. CBS2's Alecia Reid reports.
Prosecutors say Edwin Cruz Gomez propositioned 16-year-old Jhoanny Saray Gomez Alvarez and her mother before hitting them with his SUV.
The New York City area has one more summer-like day on tap. But then as they say, all good things must come to an end.
A woman was sexually assaulted in her Brooklyn home by a stranger who climbed through an unlocked window, police said.
The FDNY said a rubbish fire broke out during the morning rush at the Jay Street-MetroTech station in Brooklyn.
Airports in several U.S. states are seeing flight delays as the government shutdown enters a second week.
The New York City area has one more summer-like day on tap. But then as they say, all good things must come to an end.
A woman was sexually assaulted in her Brooklyn home by a stranger who climbed through an unlocked window, police said.
The FDNY said a rubbish fire broke out during the morning rush at the Jay Street-MetroTech station in Brooklyn.
It's been two years since the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel that sparked the war in Gaza and continues to reverberate across the Middle East.
County legislators voted unanimously for first responders to be trained to carry the life-saving device used to treat severe allergic reactions.
The New York City area has one more summer-like day on tap. But then as they say, all good things must come to an end.
Kristen Hogan faces an attempted murder charge after police said she laced a bottle of wine with a toxic chemical and her partner drank it.
The October 2025 supermoon appeared in the skies over NYC, Long Island, New Jersey and beyond Monday night.
The U.S. Drought Monitor rates most of New York, northern New Jersey and Connecticut as "abnormally dry."
Rubin's personal assistant, who was arrested in a Dallas-Fort Worth area suburb, allegedly arranged for the women to fly to New York for the encounters.
The New York City area has one more summer-like day on tap. But then as they say, all good things must come to an end.
A neighbor broke up the fight by tackling the attacker. Police took the 40-year-old suspect into custody.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy appeared at the New Jersey airport to say the federal government shutdown is already affecting air traffic controller staffing and sick calls.
The October 2025 supermoon appeared in the skies over NYC, Long Island, New Jersey and beyond Monday night.
The multi-vehicle accident happened early this morning in the westbound lanes of Rt. 80.
It appeared an officer leading the motorcade was struck moments after pulling out of the church in Lindenhurst.
There has been a 42% surge in reports of domestic violence on Long Island since 2019.
The "DQ Sisters" say their employees are part of their family, so they were blindsided by a blizzard of claims that they were breaking the law.
Democrats were trying to get another candidate on the ballot instead, but Republicans filed a lawsuit against the change.
The U.S. Drought Monitor rates most of New York, northern New Jersey and Connecticut as "abnormally dry."
County legislators voted unanimously for first responders to be trained to carry the life-saving device used to treat severe allergic reactions.
The mayor of New York City from 1994 until 2001 endorsed Republican Curtis Sliwa for the same position in the upcoming 2025 election.
The NYPD welcomed more than 1,000 recruits into the academy over the summer. Community leaders say, however, thousands more officers are needed to keep crime down.
Sharon Edri's family started a petition begging the Israeli government not to release Jamal Al-Hur, a member of Hamas serving three life sentences.
The former governor also called into question why Mamdani maintains dual citizenship with Uganda, where he was born.
Juan Namnun, the baseball coach at Frankford High School, is in the small group of men diagnosed with breast cancer each year.
The 2-year-old facility is breaking the stigma when it comes to addressing mental illness.
With time running out to avert a government shutdown, millions of Americans who get health insurance under the Affordable Care Act could soon face sharply higher premiums.
In handwritten notes he left behind, the gunman repeatedly referenced CTE and asked for his brain to be studied.
Attorney Ben Crump represents families of those who died and is filing four wrongful death notices of claim.
FCI Fort Dix, one of several dozen federal prisons with a residential drug treatment program, will best allow Sean "Diddy" Combs "to address drug abuse issues," his lawyer said.
Five years after their influential drummer Neil Peart died of glioblastoma, the Canadian band Rush have announced a reunion tour Monday.
Taylor Swift's new album, "The Life of a Showgirl," became Spotify's most-streamed album in a single day this year. The company said it only took 11 hours to hit that mark.
Taylor Swift's 12th studio album, "The Life of a Showgirl," was released at midnight Friday. Swift wrote and produced the album with Swedish producers Max Martin and Shellback.
Thousands of "Swifties" have been flocking to a Spotify pop-up experience in Chelsea that brings the new recording to life.
Mark Sanchez was hospitalized with multiple stab wounds following a violent altercation over the weekend.
Toronto rookie right-hander Trey Yesavage mowed down the Bombers into the sixth inning of an eventual 13-7 victory on Sunday.
Spencer Rattler threw an 87-yard touchdown pass, safety Jordan Howden returned a fumble 86 yards for a score, and the Saints beat the Giants 26-14 on Sunday.
With Sunday's 37-22 loss, the Jets became the first team in NFL history to start 0-5 and have no takeaways on defense, according to ESPN Research.
The Red Bulls fall to 10-4-3 at home, while Cincinnati improves to 11-4-2 on the road.
The park's carefully designed gardens and habitats make visitors forget they're in the middle of Brooklyn.
The beloved Coney Island landmark was recognized for its role in shaping Brooklyn's heritage and identity.
The Delivering Together program offers repair kits, restrooms, language classes, and much more to support app-based delivery workers.
Neighbors along Newtown Creek say the acrid smog it regularly pumps out looks anything but clean.
As the U.S. approaches its 250th birthday, locals are fighting to preserve the city's only museum on an active military installation.
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.
Remembrances are being held around the New York City area Tuesday marking two years since the Oct. 7, 2023 Hamas attack on Israel that sparked the war in Gaza and continues to reverberate across the Middle East. CBS News New York's Christina Fan and Lisa Rozner have team coverage.
The FDNY said a rubbish fire broke out during the morning rush at the Jay Street-MetroTech station in Brooklyn. CBS News New York's Jenna DeAngelis reports.
It happened just before 4 a.m. Monday near Pilling Street and Evergreen Avenue in Bushwick. CBS News New York's Zinnia Maldonado reports.
Tuesday marks two years since the Hamas-led Oct. 7 attack on Israel that led to more than 1,200 people killed that day and more than 250 others taken hostage. CBS News New York's Christina Fan has the latest on the situation in the Middle East.
CBS News New York's Tony Sadiku has the latest weather forecast.
