Summer of Hell: Commuters turn to ridesharing
As Amtrak goes into summer repair mode, Penn Station is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you're going to get. With train service that commuters have to patchwork their way through and subway delays they may or may not have time for, it is easy to see why they turning toward rideshare services.
As Amtrak goes into summer repair mode, Penn Station is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you're going to get. With train service that commuters have to patchwork their way through and subway delays they may or may not have time for, it is easy to see why they turning toward rideshare services.
9/11 NYPD hero's family
Police Officer Moira Smith was the only female member of the NYPD killed in the World Trade Center attacks. She died helping survivors escape the south tower as it collapsed. Now her family is facing down her accused killers. Last month, they were among a select group of victims' relatives who traveled to Guantanamo Bay to attend pre-trial hearings for the detainees accused of plotting the attacks.
Police Officer Moira Smith was the only female member of the NYPD killed in the World Trade Center attacks. She died helping survivors escape the south tower as it collapsed. Now her family is facing down her accused killers. Last month, they were among a select group of victims' relatives who traveled to Guantanamo Bay to attend pre-trial hearings for the detainees accused of plotting the attacks.
Detective Miosotis Familia eulogized
A New York City police officer who was shot and killed while sitting inside her police vehicle last week was laid to rest Tuesday morning. Officer Miosotis Familia was remembered Tuesday at a Bronx church for her smiles and kindness. Gov. Andrew Cuomo, Mayor Bill de Blasio and New York Police Department Commissioner James O'Neill were among those who paid their respects. They were joined by members of the rank and file and neighborhood residents.
A New York City police officer who was shot and killed while sitting inside her police vehicle last week was laid to rest Tuesday morning. Officer Miosotis Familia was remembered Tuesday at a Bronx church for her smiles and kindness. Gov. Andrew Cuomo, Mayor Bill de Blasio and New York Police Department Commissioner James O'Neill were among those who paid their respects. They were joined by members of the rank and file and neighborhood residents.
Summer of Hell Day 2: Commute not too bad
On Day 2 of what was dubbed the "Summer of Hell" hasn't quite lived up to its name. And for that, LIRR commuters are grateful. Many of the LIRR riders that spoke to Fox 5 said they usually commute in and out of Penn Station but have changed their plans because of the service disruptions.
On Day 2 of what was dubbed the "Summer of Hell" hasn't quite lived up to its name. And for that, LIRR commuters are grateful. Many of the LIRR riders that spoke to Fox 5 said they usually commute in and out of Penn Station but have changed their plans because of the service disruptions.
Paying cash rate despite E-ZPass
Drive over the RFK, Throgs Neck, and Whitestone Bridges with an E-ZPass issued in New York and you will pay $5.76. But use an out-of-state tag and it'll cost you cash rate, $8.50. Robert Sinclair Jr. with AAA Northeast says drivers are being unfairly targeted and many don't even know.
Drive over the RFK, Throgs Neck, and Whitestone Bridges with an E-ZPass issued in New York and you will pay $5.76. But use an out-of-state tag and it'll cost you cash rate, $8.50. Robert Sinclair Jr. with AAA Northeast says drivers are being unfairly targeted and many don't even know.
Funeral for fallen NYPD officer
During the funeral service for NYPD Officer Miosotis Familia, her children remembered the single mother of three in a touching tribute. Addressing city officials, NYPD officers, family, friends and neighbors, a tearful Genesis Vilella, 20, told the 4,000-seat World Changers Church in the Fordham section of the Bronx that her mother believed being an NYPD officer was her calling in life.
During the funeral service for NYPD Officer Miosotis Familia, her children remembered the single mother of three in a touching tribute. Addressing city officials, NYPD officers, family, friends and neighbors, a tearful Genesis Vilella, 20, told the 4,000-seat World Changers Church in the Fordham section of the Bronx that her mother believed being an NYPD officer was her calling in life.
Summer of Hell: NJ Transit commute
Longer commutes on New Jersey are due to the massive repair work Amtrak is doing on Penn Station tracks used by the Morris and Essex NJ Transit lines. An official said about 8,700 extra riders came through the Hoboken terminal Monday. Commuters are urged to take a PATH train or ferry to Hoboken and then hop on another train home. They can also take a bus directly from Port Authority in Manhattan to New Jersey.
Longer commutes on New Jersey are due to the massive repair work Amtrak is doing on Penn Station tracks used by the Morris and Essex NJ Transit lines. An official said about 8,700 extra riders came through the Hoboken terminal Monday. Commuters are urged to take a PATH train or ferry to Hoboken and then hop on another train home. They can also take a bus directly from Port Authority in Manhattan to New Jersey.
Services for fallen NYPD officer
A seemingly endless stream of officers, friends, family, and even people just from the neighborhood came by to pay their respects to fallen Police Officer Miosotis Familia, an NYPD hero gone far too soon. On a solemn day, hundreds came to the wake for Familia at World Changers Church in the Fordham section of the Bronx. From the time the wake began until it ended, the line of people waiting to go inside stretched several blocks down Grand Concourse.
A seemingly endless stream of officers, friends, family, and even people just from the neighborhood came by to pay their respects to fallen Police Officer Miosotis Familia, an NYPD hero gone far too soon. On a solemn day, hundreds came to the wake for Familia at World Changers Church in the Fordham section of the Bronx. From the time the wake began until it ended, the line of people waiting to go inside stretched several blocks down Grand Concourse.
Summer of Hell: Day 1 mostly smooth
Amtrak has begun 8 weeks of extensive track and equipment replacements at Penn Station, which is shutting down several tracks per day. MTA Chairman Joe Lhota said 7,000 fewer LIRR commuters came into Penn Station Monday morning. Instead, they got off at terminals in Brooklyn and Long Island City and then took either the subway, bus, or a ferry into Manhattan.
Amtrak has begun 8 weeks of extensive track and equipment replacements at Penn Station, which is shutting down several tracks per day. MTA Chairman Joe Lhota said 7,000 fewer LIRR commuters came into Penn Station Monday morning. Instead, they got off at terminals in Brooklyn and Long Island City and then took either the subway, bus, or a ferry into Manhattan.
Summer of Hell: LIRR commute
The LIRR is running on a modified schedule through August as Amtrak makes critical track repairs at Penn Station. The system has been plagued by a series of high-profile meltdowns including derailments and power outages. LIRR commuter John Tomecek's prediction on how long it'd take to get to Penn Station from Mineola was near perfect.
The LIRR is running on a modified schedule through August as Amtrak makes critical track repairs at Penn Station. The system has been plagued by a series of high-profile meltdowns including derailments and power outages. LIRR commuter John Tomecek's prediction on how long it'd take to get to Penn Station from Mineola was near perfect.
Summer of Hell: Penn Station repairs begin
Amtrak has begun much-needed repair work on tracks and switches at Penn Station. Those repairs mean service cutbacks and changes. The doomsday commuting scenario that had been predicted failed to materialize Monday morning. But commuters are not totally in the clear. This is just the beginning. Amtrak's CEO said that all riders will benefit when new tracks are installed by the fall.
Amtrak has begun much-needed repair work on tracks and switches at Penn Station. Those repairs mean service cutbacks and changes. The doomsday commuting scenario that had been predicted failed to materialize Monday morning. But commuters are not totally in the clear. This is just the beginning. Amtrak's CEO said that all riders will benefit when new tracks are installed by the fall.
Penn Station repairs set to begin
The countdown to the nightmare for hundreds of thousands of commuters is on. A huge repair project starts Monday, July 10, at Penn Station. The two-month repair project will cost Amtrak about $40 million. Penn Station greets about 600,000 passengers a day. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo predicted a "summer of hell." Commuters can't even begin to comprehend that it could get any worse. But it can and it will.
The countdown to the nightmare for hundreds of thousands of commuters is on. A huge repair project starts Monday, July 10, at Penn Station. The two-month repair project will cost Amtrak about $40 million. Penn Station greets about 600,000 passengers a day. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo predicted a "summer of hell." Commuters can't even begin to comprehend that it could get any worse. But it can and it will.
NYPD: Shooter was 'erratic' before killing cop
Only a few hours before a fatal ambush of a New York Police Department officer, the shooter's girlfriend called 911 to report that she was worried about his unstable behavior, police officials said Thursday.
Only a few hours before a fatal ambush of a New York Police Department officer, the shooter's girlfriend called 911 to report that she was worried about his unstable behavior, police officials said Thursday.
LIRR commute before track work begins
Jodi Goldberg took Long Island Rail Road into New York City Thursday and will again on Monday to compare the travel time once Amtrak begins crucial work at Penn Station. Morning commuters packed the platform. Officials estimate nearly 10,000 riders will be affected by the disruptions caused by the repair work.
Jodi Goldberg took Long Island Rail Road into New York City Thursday and will again on Monday to compare the travel time once Amtrak begins crucial work at Penn Station. Morning commuters packed the platform. Officials estimate nearly 10,000 riders will be affected by the disruptions caused by the repair work.
Slain cop remembered as humble, dedicated
In what the NYPD commissioner called an assassination, a New York City police officer has died after being shot in the head in a police vehicle in the Bronx. Officer Miosotis Familia, 48, died at a hospital early Wednesday. Familia was a 12-year veteran of the NYPD. She was about to end her shift for the night when the shooting took place. Officers gathered outside her precinct Wednesday morning and the flag on top of the building was lowered to half-staff.
In what the NYPD commissioner called an assassination, a New York City police officer has died after being shot in the head in a police vehicle in the Bronx. Officer Miosotis Familia, 48, died at a hospital early Wednesday. Familia was a 12-year veteran of the NYPD. She was about to end her shift for the night when the shooting took place. Officers gathered outside her precinct Wednesday morning and the flag on top of the building was lowered to half-staff.
NYPD cop assassinated in the Bronx
In what the NYPD commissioner called an assassination, a New York City police officer has died after being shot in the head in a police vehicle in the Bronx. Officer Miosotis Familia, 48, died at a hospital early Wednesday. Police say other officers shot and killed the suspect a short time later after he drew a revolver on them.
In what the NYPD commissioner called an assassination, a New York City police officer has died after being shot in the head in a police vehicle in the Bronx. Officer Miosotis Familia, 48, died at a hospital early Wednesday. Police say other officers shot and killed the suspect a short time later after he drew a revolver on them.
Cop killer had long rap sheet
Police sources close to the investigation said that cop killer Alexander Bonds has an extensive criminal history with more than half a dozen arrests, including one for assaulting a police officer with brass knuckles in 2002. Bonds made numerous rants against police officers on what is believed to be his Facebook page. Sources said Bonds was on parole for a robbery in Syracuse, after doing seven years. His past arrests include drug arrests and other offenses.
Police sources close to the investigation said that cop killer Alexander Bonds has an extensive criminal history with more than half a dozen arrests, including one for assaulting a police officer with brass knuckles in 2002. Bonds made numerous rants against police officers on what is believed to be his Facebook page. Sources said Bonds was on parole for a robbery in Syracuse, after doing seven years. His past arrests include drug arrests and other offenses.
What to buy in July
Smart shopping expert for SlickDeals.net Trae Bodge says this is a great time to shop, especially for athletic apparel. She expects good sales on sportswear and fitness at department stores like Macy's and also at Nike and Puma.
Smart shopping expert for SlickDeals.net Trae Bodge says this is a great time to shop, especially for athletic apparel. She expects good sales on sportswear and fitness at department stores like Macy's and also at Nike and Puma.
NYC traffic is terrible and getting worse
Transportation engineer Sam Schwartz would know. Known as "Gridlock Sam," he is one of the leading transportation experts in the country. He says a major contributor is the surge of car services such as Uber, Lyft, and Via in the past two years. Schwartz said these services have grown by 500 percent and have now eclipsed the number of trips that yellow taxi drivers make.
Transportation engineer Sam Schwartz would know. Known as "Gridlock Sam," he is one of the leading transportation experts in the country. He says a major contributor is the surge of car services such as Uber, Lyft, and Via in the past two years. Schwartz said these services have grown by 500 percent and have now eclipsed the number of trips that yellow taxi drivers make.
Nightmare commute on MTA railroads
On the same day Gov. Andrew Cuomo declared a state of emergency for the MTA, the agency's two major commuter railroads suffered frustrating suspensions and delays. The Long Island Rail Road and Metro-North Railroad's services went off course, right on cue. These are the busiest commuter railroads in the nation. The delays remained on Metro-North through most of the evening commute. Trains were cancelled and condensed, leaving extra crowded conditions.
On the same day Gov. Andrew Cuomo declared a state of emergency for the MTA, the agency's two major commuter railroads suffered frustrating suspensions and delays. The Long Island Rail Road and Metro-North Railroad's services went off course, right on cue. These are the busiest commuter railroads in the nation. The delays remained on Metro-North through most of the evening commute. Trains were cancelled and condensed, leaving extra crowded conditions.