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Sen. Robert Menendez and other officials in front of the Bayonne Bridge on May 20, 2013 (credit: Monica Miller / WCBS 880)

Officials Announce Details On Bayonne Bridge Lifting

The Bayonne Bridge is about to reach new heights to allow bigger cargo ships up the east coast, such as those that will pass through the new locks of the Panama Canal.

19 hours ago

Sandy storm damage in the Ocean Breeze section of Staten Island. (credit: Peter Haskell, WCBS 880)

Second Small Business Center Opens On Staten Island

The New Dorp Small Business Development Center opened Monday to help small businesses who couldn’t take the time commuting to the other center.

19 hours ago

Trains following a collision on Metro-North Railroad's New Haven Line - May 17, 2013 (credit: Fairfield PD)

Surgeon Recounts Metro-North Railroad Collision

A surgeon from Yale-New Haven Hospital was on one of the trains involved in Friday night’s collision on Metro-North Railroad’s New Haven Line and spoke to WCBS 880 Connecticut Bureau Chief Fran Schneidau about the exprience.

20 hours ago

Kashmire Dawson (credit: Nassau County Police)

L.I. Woman Arrested After Dispute Over Tip At Nightclub

The incident happened early Sunday morning at the Rumors Nightclub on Hempstead Turnpike in West Hempstead.

21 hours ago

Dan Suraci, instructor with Bike New York (credit: Alex Silverman / WCBS 880)

Course Helps Inexperienced Cyclists Prepare For NYC Bike Share

A week from today, Citi Bike stations in Manhattan and Brooklyn will go online, and thousands of inexperienced cyclists rolling out.

21 hours ago

The frame under construction for Ed Jarrett's sand castle in Point Pleasant, N.J. (credit: Ed Jarrett)

Stories From Main Street: Building A Record-Setting Sand Castle In Point Pleasant

Just about every kid has dreamed of it, but Ed Jarrett from Maine is doing it. He’s the king of the castle, the sand castle, that is.

2013/05/20

Sad Graduation Day At Hofstra Following Student’s Death In Home Invasion

Graduation day was bittersweet for students at Hofstra University Sunday, as students carried heavy hearts for a classmate who was shot and killed in a violent home invasion.

2013/05/19

Tens Of Thousands Step Off For AIDS Walk New York

The AIDS Walk New York stepped off Sunday in Central Park, with 30,000 people walking to raise funds for awareness and treatment.

2013/05/19

Girl, 14, Shot And Killed On Bus In Queens

The hunt was on Sunday morning for a gunman who shot and killed a 14-year-old girl on a city bus in Queens.

2013/05/19

2 Others Questioned, Released In Anti-Gay Bias-Driven Murder In Greenwich Village

Police have questioned and released two men who were with a suspect who allegedly shot and killed a man in Greenwich Village this weekend – all because he was gay.

2013/05/19

Last Day Of Great GoogaMooga Festival Called Off For Rain

The last day of the Great GogoaMoooga Festival in Prospect Park was canceled Sunday, as light, but persistent rain drenched the area.

2013/05/19

Assemblyman David Weprin (credit: Flickr/David Weprin)

Assemblyman: Time To Crack Down On Staged Car Accidents

New York State Assemblyman David Weprin (D-Queens) said Sunday that it is time for a crackdown on the practice of staging auto accidents to defraud insurance companies.

2013/05/19

Beach Community Hard Hit By Superstorm Sandy Continues To Recover

Group Rallies For A Full New Boardwalk In The Rockaways

A rally was held Sunday urging the New York City Parks Department to pick up the pace in replacing the Rockaway Beach boardwalk that was destroyed by Superstorm Sandy.

2013/05/19

A doctor wears a stethoscope during an examination (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Long Island Family Fights To Raise Awarness About Tuberous Sclerosis

A Long Island family is seeking to raise awareness about a very rare disease.

2013/05/19

Bridal Gowns New And Used Up For Sale To Fight Cancer

The busy summer wedding season is just about here, and on Sunday, brides-to-be were getting a bargain on gowns while also helping the fight against cancer.

2013/05/19