02Logo WFAN 1010WINS WCBS tiny WLNYLogo

Peter Haskell

Starting line of 2013 TD 5 Boro Bike Tour. (credit: Monica Miller/WCBS 880)

Thousands Of Cyclists Take To The Streets For Five Borough Bike Tour

In all, organizers expect 32,000 riders to take on the course through all five boroughs. It is the biggest bike ride in the U.S.

2013/05/05

TD Five Boro Bike Tour (Credit: Monica Miller/ WCBS 880)

Strong Support For Boston At Expo In Advance Of 5 Boro Bike Tour

A bike expo was held Friday and Saturday in advance of the Five Boro Bike Tour, and plenty of people were making a point of showing support for Boston.

2013/05/04

Jason Collins (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

Advocacy Group: Jason Collins’ Coming Out Is ‘Tipping Point’ For Pro Sports

Now that NBA player Jason Collins has come out as gay, activists say the next step is not just about which player will come out next, but also about which players stand up and support those who are gay.

2013/05/04

Superstorm Sandy's destruction seen in the Rockaways - Dec. 7, 2012 (credit: Mario Tama/Getty Images)

NYC Sandy Report Gives Recommendations For Future Storm Preparedness

A new report prompted by Superstorm Sandy says New York City should buy more
police boats and develop a system to track patients after hospital evacuations.

2013/05/03

Citi Bike racks at 11th Street and 6th Avenue (credit: Peter Haskell / WCBS 880)

Greenwich Village Community Board Meeting Focuses On Bike Share Program

Over 300 people showed up Thursday night for a community board meeting in Greenwich Village and the topic was the upcoming Citi Bike program.

2013/05/03

A screenshot from a video allegedly showing Bob Levinson since his disapperance (credit: Help Bob Levinson)

Missing Ex-FBI Agent’s Wife Being Honored In Queens

The wife of a retired FBI agent missing since a 2007 trip to Iran is being honored in Queens Wednesday night by the National Police Defense Foundation.

2013/05/01

Cubacan Restaurant in Asbury Park (credit: Cubacan)

More Jersey Shore Businesses Reopening After Sandy

Beginning today, businesses in New Jersey that were impacted by superstorm Sandy can apply for grant money. But some businesses at the Jersey Shore have already re-opened.

2013/05/01

Reconstructed Belmar Boardwalk, April 30, 2013. (credit: Peter Haskell/WCBS 880)

New Belmar Boardwalk Nearly Complete As Summer Approaches

The 1.3-mile boardwalk was completely destroyed in the storm. Now, the boards are down and just the finishing touches remain.

2013/04/30

Jason Collins of the Washington Wizards rebounds against the Chicago Bulls at the United Center on April 17, 2013 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Jason Collins Becomes 1st Active Male Athlete In 4 Major American Pro Sports To Come Out

“I didn’t set out to be the first openly gay athlete playing in a major American team sport,” Collins wrote in Sports Illustrated. “But since I am, I’m happy to start the conversation.”

2013/04/29

Hoboken Boys and Girls Club gym reopens thanks to a donation from the NFL and the Super Bowl Host Committee. (credit: Peter Haskell/WCBS 880)

‘Super’ Donation Helps Hoboken Boys And Girls Club Reopen Six Months After Sandy

When the storm washed through Hoboken six months ago, the gym at the Hudson County kids center was destroyed. Money for the repairs came from the NFL and the New York/New Jersey Super Bowl Committee.

2013/04/29

A piece of wreckage believed to be from one of the planes destroyed in the 9/11 attacks. (NYPD)

Investigators Probe Area Near World Trade Center After Plane Part Discovery

Investigators on Saturday were searching the area around the World Trade Center, after a part believed to be from one of the planes in the 9-11 attacks was discovered in Lower Manhattan.

2013/04/27

Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, 19 (FBI)

Kelly Wishes FBI Warned NYC Sooner Of Possible Times Square Attack

Kelly said the FBI apparently learned of the suspects’ supposed plan at least 48 hours prior to telling the NYPD.

2013/04/26

New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg (R) speaks during a news conference as Police Commissioner Raymond Kelly listens at City Hall announcing that the two men accused of carrying out last week's bombing of the Boston Marathon planned an additional bomb attack on New York's Times Square on April 25, 2013 in New York City.   (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

Bloomberg: New York City Was Next Target For Boston Bombing Suspects

They weren’t coming to party. The NYPD said Thursday that the Boston Marathon bombing suspects were planning to come to New York City to detonate their remaining explosives in Times Square.

2013/04/25

Bayonne Bridge (file/credit: Steve Sandberg/1010 WINS)

Port Authority Board Approves Construction On 3 Staten Island-To-N.J. Spans

The work on the three bridges, to begin this year, will create more than 5,000 jobs and more than $600 million in wages, according to Cuomo and Christie’s offices.

2013/04/24

JFK Airport (file / credit: Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

Overtime Payouts For First 3 Months Of 2013 Skyrocket At Port Authority

Most of the increase for non-police employees is blamed on continuing cleanup from Superstorm Sandy and a higher-than-usual number of snowstorms that affected area airports.

2013/04/24

more

previous

Listen Live!

Follow CBS New York

Like us on foursquare

New York City Guides

 New York City Guides
Food & Drink
The latest on New York City’s diverse dining scene: Restaurant openings, the best meals, and fun takes on food.
 New York City Guides
Nightlife & Bars
From events to the latest cocktail creations, all you need to navigate the extensive NYC nightlife scene.
 New York City Guides
Family & Pets
Plan a weekend getaway with the kids, share tips with fellow parents or find a groomer that suits your pooch.