Overnight Shutdowns Planned On Brooklyn-Queens Expressway For Repairs
Two eastbound lanes on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway were set to shut down Monday night, as state Department of Transportation crews began a resurfacing project.
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Two eastbound lanes on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway were set to shut down Monday night, as state Department of Transportation crews began a resurfacing project.
CBS 2's Hazel Sanchez was on the Palisades Parkway in Bergen County, N.J. Wednesday night and it didn't take long before she was dodging pothole after pothole.
Parents claim the stretch of East 109th Street between Second and Third avenues is like a raceway, even though foot traffic is always heavy.
Several snowstorms forced city officials to suspend the rules for much of February, but now enough snow has been removed or melted.
State Assemblyman Tom Abinanti has called on the state Department of Transportation to shift repairs into emergency mode.
Potholes have been claiming tire after tire and car after car around the Tri-State area. The situation has gotten so bad that one highway had to be shut down for part of the weekend to undergo repairs.
The DOT said it filled 1,100 potholes Thursday, focusing on the Belt Parkway in Brooklyn. The swings in temperature have carved out craters in roads across the Tri-State area.
It may have happened to you. After you pay for parking you put the receipt on your dashboard but it doesn't always stay.
After the New Year's confetti was cleared away, a snowstorm could dump 8 inches or more of accumulation on the Tri-State Area Thursday into Friday.
The closure comes after area several fatal accidents in the area of the off-ramp, most recently on Dec. 10, which claimed the life of an off-duty police officer.
A list of the meanest red light cameras in New Jersey has been released with a surprising intersection in the No. 2 spot.
The Department of Transportation ads warn motorists that "reckless driving kills" and feature family members holding pictures of loved ones killed by reckless drivers.
New York state Sen. Mike Gianaris and Councilman Jimmy Van Bramer have demanded changes at what they're calling a dangerous off-ramp following a fatal car accident.
Snow fell across much of the Tri-State area Tuesday, causing traffic, school closures and concerns about icy roads as temperatures drop.
The 10-year veteran and mother of two was driving home from her shift when her car struck a guard rail and then a cement barrier on the Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge ramp just before 2 a.m. Tuesday morning.
An audit claims the state Department of Transportation lacks the records to show updated and adequate safety plans for railroad bridges statewide.
The city has decided to take down the signs warning dog owners not to leave their pets' feces lying behind, and will not be replacing them, according to a published report.
City Island residents pride themselves on living in one of the city's few fishing enclaves. But, the aging bridge to the island is about to be replaced with a design that has some of them concerned.
If you use the CitiBikes that are parked around the city, you are advised to be careful because you could hurt yourself before you even get going.
The Queens-bound right lane on the upper level of the bridge has been closed since a 40-foot tractor-trailer carrying wooden, plastic and metal clothes hangers burst into flames last month.
Chancellor Dennis Walcott said the city has opened 76 new schools this year and delivered 1.5 million new textbooks.
A downtown Brooklyn coffee vendor has been in a David-vs.-Goliath battle with the city Department of Transportation, but some powerful officials have decided to step in on his behalf.
Citi Bike users – many of them already frustrated by other problems with the program – have now learned that their personal information has been compromised.
New York State lawmakers have approved a bill allowing the city to install speed cameras in front of New York City schools.
The new Citi Bike bicycle sharing program has surpassed 250,000 rides in less than three weeks of operation, the city announced Sunday.
Polling locations in New York City and New Jersey received bomb threats early Tuesday morning.
Today marks Election Day 2025 in NYC, and the mayoral race between Zohran Mamdani, Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa is coming down to the wire.
Former Vice President Dick Cheney, one of the most powerful people to hold the office, has died, his family says. He was 84.
Club Calvi had three choices for its next book: "This is the Next Kingdom" by Jaquira Díaz, "Bad Bad Girl" by Gish Jen, and "Workhorse" by Caroline Palmer.
"Wicked" star Jonathan Bailey has been named People magazine's 2025 Sexiest Man Alive.
Today marks Election Day 2025 in NYC, and the mayoral race between Zohran Mamdani, Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa is coming down to the wire.
It's Election Day 2025 in New York City today, when polls open and people start voting for the next mayor of America's largest city.
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.
Developers and advocates believe that within a decade the Gowanus Canal in Brooklyn will be "transformed."
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.
Polling locations in New York City and New Jersey received bomb 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.
Gov. Phil Murphy sent members of the National Guard to emergency food organizations after funding for SNAP benefits lapsed.
Officials there said a staffing shortage was to blame for delays Sunday of up to three hours and a ground stoppage.
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.
Today marks Election Day 2025 in NYC, and the mayoral race between Zohran Mamdani, Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa is coming down to the wire.
Former Vice President Dick Cheney, one of the most powerful people to hold the office, has died, his family says. He was 84.
It's Election Day 2025 in New York City today, when polls open and people start voting for the next mayor of America's largest city.
After a failed $13 million attempt to launch ferry service from Kaiser Park, the city is testing new waters off Steeplechase Pier.
Several polls have given Sherrill, a Democrat, a narrow lead, but a recent one shows a virtual tie.
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.
Towns also grabbed 13 rebounds as the Knicks stayed perfect at home with a 119-102 victory on Monday.
Cam Thomas had 25 points and Nic Claxton chipped in 19 in the 125-109 loss on Monday as Brooklyn fell to 0-7.
The fifth-ranked Red Storm got balanced scoring an big contribution from their prized transfers in a 108-74 win on Monday.
Nick Mangold's family, friends and former New York Jets teammates celebrated his life and legacy.
Cutter Gauthier and Beckett Sennecke each had a goal and an assist, goalie Lukas Dostal made 32 saves, and the Anaheim Ducks beat the New Jersey Devils 4-1 on Sunday night.
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.
State leaders say law enforcement investigated and determined "there are no credible threats. CBS News New York's Christina Fan has more on Election Day in the Garden State.
CBS News New York's Tony Sadiku has the latest weather forecast.
From the New York City mayoral election to New Jersey's race for governor, voters are casting their ballots in some closely watched races this Election Day. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook, Aziza Shuler and Christina Fan have the latest.
Democratic Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill and former state Assemblyman Jack Ciattarelli are in a tight race to lead the Garden State. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
Polls are now open across New York City for the final day of voting in the race for mayor, along with several other city offices and six ballot proposals. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
