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Artist rendering of the Hudson Yards Development Project (credit: Flickr/ NYC Mayors Office)

Ground Broken On Project That Will Change NYC’s Skyline Forever

Ground was broken on a 26-acre site on the far West Side — the largest undeveloped site in New York — to create a new neighborhood from scratch, a city within a city.

2012/12/04

Construction worker Michael Simmermeyer was killed in a crane collapse between 33rd and 34th streets on the east side of 11th Avenue. (credit: Personal Photo | background: CBS 2)

Crane Involved In Deadly Manhattan Collapse Was Due To Be Inspected Thursday

The MTA said that all work on the site of the crane collapse has been suspended until further notice as officials from the Department of Buildings, OSHA, NYPD and the District Attorney’s office investigate.

2012/04/04

The Norwegian Gem is seen docked on the West Side - New York, NY - Jan 18, 2012 (credit: Marla Diamond / WCBS 880)

Cruise Passengers Disembarking In NYC React To Catastrophe Off Italy

Out at sea on an eastern Caribbean cruise it was hard to escape news of the catastrophe where a cruise ship ran aground off of Italy.

2012/01/18

Mayor Michael Bloomberg with anchor Michael Wallace in WCBS Newsradio 880 Studio 11A - New York, NY - Dec 8, 2011 (credit: Evan Bindelglass / WCBS 880)

Mayor Michael Bloomberg Talks Cabs, Education, More In Interview At WCBS 880′s New Studios

Bloomberg visited WCBS Newsradio 880′s new studios at 345 Hudson Street this morning and participated in an extensive interview with anchors Michael Wallace and Pat Carroll, as well as veteran political reporter Rich Lamb.

2011/12/08

American soldiers serving in Afghanistan (file / credit: TAUSEEF MUSTAFA/AFP/Getty Images)

Jobs Fair For Veterans Held At Intrepid Museum

A special event was held today for those who put their lives on the line for our country and are now returning to civilian life.

2011/11/07

Senate Approves $15 Million For New Hudson Rail Tunnel

It would essentially be the same route of the ARC Tunnel – the controversial plan that New Jersey Governor Chris Christie canceled because of funding concerns.

2011/11/02

The U.S.S. New York sails up the Hudson River (with Jersey City behind her) - New York, NY - Sep 8, 2011 (credit: Mike Xirinachs / WCBS 880)

U.S.S. New York Returns To Her Namesake

She rose like a phoenix from the ashes of the Twin Towers and now she’s paying a visit.

2011/09/08

New York City Police Commissioner Ray Kelly (file / credit: Ramin Talaie/Getty Images)

WCBS 880 9/11 Series: Ray Kelly And NYPD Prepare For 9/11 Anniversary

The world will turn its attention to Ground Zero on Sunday and police commissioner Ray Kelly calls the run-up to the 9/11 anniversary “a major security event.”

2011/09/08

Construction continues at the World Trade Center site. (credit: Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

9/11 Commemoration To Promote Unity Day Before 10th Anniversary Of Attacks

“Hand in Hand — Remembering 9/11″ will be held along the West Side waterfront this Sept. 10, the day before the 10th anniversary of the attacks.

2011/08/09

Pumps Now Working At Harlem Sewage Plant; Beaches Could Open Soon

New York City health officials hope to lift advisories at some area beaches forced to close due to a massive sewage spill in the Hudson River.

2011/07/22

Parents protest conditions at P.S. 51 on the West Side - New York, NY - Jun 22, 2011 (credit: Marla Diamond / WCBS 880)

P.S. 51 Parents Demand City Move Their Students While Construction Underway Next Door

“Relocate now!” was the cry from parents at P.S. 51 in Hell’s Kitchen who say their children are getting sick from contaminated soil at a construction site near the school.

2011/06/22