Subways reopen, streets under repair after Times Square main break
It's believed that 1.8 million gallons entered the system and it took about 90 minutes for water to be shut off.
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It's believed that 1.8 million gallons entered the system and it took about 90 minutes for water to be shut off.
One lane is now open on Seventh Avenue, more than 24 hours after the water main break flooded streets and subways. CBS New York's John Dias has the latest.
On average, at least one water main break happens every day across the five boroughs.
Residents said they heard a big bang coming from the intersection of University Ave and Macombs Road early Tuesday.
The water flooded basements and a car, also causing a brick wall to collapse. CBS New York's Christina Fan has more on the chaotic cleanup.
A major water main break flooded Times Square overnight, turning streets and subways into a river. CBS New York's Alice Gainer has the latest from crews on the scene.
Subway service has been restored but riders are facing heavy delays after water seeped into the system for hours.
As streets and subways remain closed in the area, CBS New York's John Dias has an update from the Department of Environmental Protection commissioner.
A water main break flooded Times Square overnight, turning streets into a river for the early morning commute.
Crews are on the scene and have a road shut down in Ramapo.
Meanwhile, a boil water advisory remains in effect until further notice. CBS2's Natalie Duddridge has the latest from officials and residents.
Water service has been restored to Hoboken following a massive water main break Monday. But as CBS2's Natalie Duddridge reports, a boil water advisory remains in effect
A water main break has created major problems for the city's 58,000 residents. CBS2's Natalie Duddridge has the latest.
The city is under a state of emergency and schools are closed due to the main that ruptured Monday afternoon. CBS2's Jenna DeAngelis has the latest.
The break happened at Madison Street and Observer Highway on Monday afternoon, flooding the roads.
The inclement weather is hampering repair work on the broken main, meaning water pressure problems will likely persist throughout the city into Tuesday morning. CBS2's Ali Bauman reports.
The gushing water has compromised part of the roadway.
A 16-inch pipe under Observer Highway at Garden Street ruptured early Thursday morning, officials said
A 16-inch pipe under Observer Highway at Garden Street ruptured early Thursday morning, officials said. CBS2's Ali Bauman reports.
The water pressure hasn't returned to normal, and people in the area are being asked to continue conserving water.
The 6-foot main was finally shut down Saturday night.
The break was finally capped on Sunday, four days after it ruptured. Now, many people in the area are dealing with water problems. CBS2's Lisa Rozner reports.
A huge water main break in Nutley has finally been capped -- four days after it started gushing. On Sunday night, thousands of residents were still dealing with water issues. CBS2's Jessica Moore reports.
The water main broke early Wednesday morning and hasn't stopped spewing since. CBS2's Nick Caloway has the latest.
The break happened at around 2 a.m. on Thursday. A boil water advisory remains in effect in that area.
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Today is a First Alert Weather Day as we deal with the messy conditions, especially during the evening commute.
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The Radio City Rockettes celebrated their 100th anniversary with a street renaming ceremony outside Radio City Music Hall.
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