Video shows 2 accused of targeting ride-share drivers across NYC
Police are searching for two suspects accused of stealing cell phones from ride-share drivers in at least seven separate incidents in Brooklyn and on Staten Island.
Police are searching for two suspects accused of stealing cell phones from ride-share drivers in at least seven separate incidents in Brooklyn and on Staten Island.
Thousands of drivers for Uber and Lyft were on strike Wednesday, protesting what they call unfair wage practices. The rallies were held in 17 cities across the nation. CBS New York's Christine Sloan spoke to drivers at a rally at Newark Liberty International Airport. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3wh60xf
The drivers say they are not getting any love from the ride-share platforms, so they're taking the holiday off in protest.
The drivers say they are not getting any love from the rideshare platforms, so they're starting a 24-hour strike and taking the holiday off in protest. CBS New York's Christine Sloan reports.
In November, Uber and Lyft agreed to a $328 million settlement for not properly paying drivers for years.
According to Comptroller Brad Lander, the report emphasizes issues such as unusable stations, extended periods of station unavailability, and broken bikes. CBS New York's Chris Wragge reports.
According to city Comptroller Brad Lander, the report emphasizes issues such as unusable stations, extended periods of station unavailability, and broken bikes.
Uber and Lyft drivers will get money from a multimillion dollar settlement. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3saHDQe
A public hearing on the proposal will be held online in September.
New York City could become the first to mandate rideshares go all electric by 2030.
Lyft says a rider's account has been permanently removed after he allegedly stabbed his driver along the FDR on Tuesday. Read more: https://cbsn.ws/43nSTVJ
Police said Ismael English tried to rob his driver Tuesday, stabbed him, then ran off before jumping down several stories to escape police.
Video shows the suspect trying desperately to flee the scene. Eventually, he jumped off the overpass of the FDR before police captured him. CBS New York's Ali Bauman has the story.
Police said it all started just before 3 p.m. A suspect was taken into custody.
Lyft CEO David Risher was hired in April 2023 to save the struggling ride-hailing company. He joins "CBS Mornings" for a closer look at some of the new features Lyft has rolled out and shares his plans for the company going forward.
Ride share drivers in New York City will get a pay raise starting next week.
The new rates will go into effect on Monday.
They're demanding a full raise for operating costs, a stop to unfair driver deactivations, more money for out-of-town trips and 85% of their fare or the full TLC rate. CBS2's Jessica Moore reports.
They're demanding a full raise for operating costs, a stop to unfair driver deactivations, and more.
If you need a ride from LaGuardia Airport on Sunday, your options may be limited.
If you need a ride from LaGuardia Airport on Sunday, your options may be limited, CBS2's Jennifer Bisram reports.
The union representing drivers is telling them to stop all pickups at LaGuardia.
Drivers claim they're losing money because Uber and Lyft won't pay their full raises.
If you're traveling from LaGuardia Airport this Sunday, transportation service may be limited.
Lucius Riccio's findings show it's not trucks or personal cars clogging up Midtown intersections.
An instructor at Nassau County's Fire Service Academy was badly burned during a training exercise Thursday.
StubHub says the Knicks and Rangers are headlining the best-selling series in the NBA and NHL Playoff second rounds.
Stormy Daniels gave defiant testimony Thursday as the defense accused her of fabricating details of the alleged sexual encounter between her and former President Donald Trump.
Trevor Bickford was sentenced to 27 years Thursday for attacking NYPD officers with a machete on New Year's Eve in 2022 near Times Square.
New York City's comptroller is calling on the Adams administration to end its 60-day shelter limit for asylum seekers, calling it not only "cruel" but "hollow" and "inadequate."
An instructor at Nassau County's Fire Service Academy was badly burned during a training exercise Thursday.
Trevor Bickford was sentenced to 27 years Thursday for attacking NYPD officers with a machete on New Year's Eve in 2022 near Times Square.
New York City's comptroller is calling on the Adams administration to end its 60-day shelter limit for asylum seekers, calling it not only "cruel" but "hollow" and "inadequate."
Gov. Kathy Hochul signed Sammy's Law Thursday, which grants New York City the authority to lower the citywide speed limit from 25 MPH to 20 MPH.
Harvey Weinstein will remain jailed in New York City while the Manhattan DA works to retry his 2020 rape case that was overturned last month.
Traffic was flowing on I-95 in Norwalk Monday after being shut down in both directions due to a fiery tractor-trailer crash last week.
I-95 fully reopened in both directions Sunday in Norwalk, Connecticut, days after a tanker truck caught fire and badly damaged a bridge.
Northbound lanes of I-95 have reopened in Norwalk, Connecticut after crews demolished a bridge that was damaged in a tanker truck fire.
As we progress into Sunday, light showers will become a steady rain, which may be moderate to heavy at times.
The I-95 overpass in Norwalk, Connecticut that was damaged in a fiery tanker truck crash is being demolished, but the highway remains partially closed.
Jewish students and leaders are not happy with Rutgers University's agreement with pro-Palestinian protesters.
The American Cancer Society is trying to find out why Black women have the highest death rate for most cancers.
New Jersey leaders announced Tuesday the expansion of its partnership with mental health and wellness platform Uwill for two more years.
In wake of last week's pro-Palestinian protests, all is quiet on Rutgers' New Brunswick campus as students finish up finals.
TSA says Newark Airport security wait times may take longer for the next few weeks as the airport upgrades its screening technology.
An instructor at Nassau County's Fire Service Academy was badly burned during a training exercise Thursday.
An accused international jewelry thief was arrested in New York City after he was allegedly caught on video pocketing a $17,000 watch inside a Long Island store.
The land in East Farmingdale, near Republic Airport, has been vacant since the 1990s.
As we progress into Sunday, light showers will become a steady rain, which may be moderate to heavy at times.
The controversial New York City congestion pricing tolls set to start June 30 are facing another lawsuit, this time from Long Island.
Stormy Daniels gave defiant testimony Thursday as the defense accused her of fabricating details of the alleged sexual encounter between her and former President Donald Trump.
Gov. Kathy Hochul signed Sammy's Law Thursday, which grants New York City the authority to lower the citywide speed limit from 25 MPH to 20 MPH.
Nearly two dozen faculty members at The New School put up tents in the Greenwich Village school's lobby on Wednesday.
Jewish students and leaders are not happy with Rutgers University's agreement with pro-Palestinian protesters.
President Biden said in an interview with CNN he's "made it clear" to Israelis that "they're not going to get our support" if they attack Rafah's population centers.
Kyle McMorrow was just 36 years old when he suffered a stroke last year. He woke up with neck pain one day, not realizing what was happening.
Panera is phasing out a highly caffeinated selection of lemonade beverages that's at the center of several lawsuits.
Hormel Foods says potentially contaminated products were shipped to Publix and Dollar Tree distribution warehouses.
A New Jersey teenager says making music helps bring him to a better place as he fights cancer.
Dutch medical device maker Philips says it's reached a $1.1 billion deal in the United States to settle lawsuits over faulty sleep machines in a case that's rocked the company.
UmaSofia Srivastava resigned as Miss Teen USA on Wednesday, just two days after Noelia Voigt stepped down as Miss USA.
Livestreamer Kai Cenat will not be prosecuted in connection to the riot that broke out after he promoted a meet-and-greet and giveaway in Union Square last year.
The 2024 Met Gala saw hundreds of celebrities looking their best on fashion's biggest night.
The stars came out for the the 2024 Met Gala in New York City. See some of the most eye-catching outfits of the night.
'Bob Hearts Abishola', the acclaimed comedy, is signing off after its fifth season on CBS.
StubHub says the Knicks and Rangers are headlining the best-selling series in the NBA and NHL Playoff second rounds.
Jalen Brunson returned from a right foot injury to score 24 of his 29 points in the second half, leading the New York Knicks to a 130-121 victory over the Indiana Pacers for a 2-0 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinals.
Juan Soto homered and drove in five runs, Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton also went deep and the New York Yankees beat the Houston Astros 9-4.
Vincent Trocheck scored a power-play goal off a rebound at 7:24 of the second overtime to give the New York Rangers a 4-3 win over the Carolina Hurricanes for a 2-0 lead in their second-round playoff series.
Brandon Nimmo hit a three-run homer to spark a six-run fifth inning, and the New York Mets rallied to beat the St. Louis Cardinals 7-5.
Walks in the park just got a lot brighter thanks to Harlem Sculpture Gardens, the largest outdoor public art exhibit ever in the neighborhood.
Riverdale resident Leo Shliselberg says despite the hardships he's experienced in life, the best medicine is laughter.
A Brooklyn firefighter is hailed a hero after officials say he rescued a man out of a burning car in front of his family.
Millions of stamps designed by Brooklyn artist, Kim Parker, are decorating postage envelopes nationwide.
"Swans of Harlem" tells the story of five ballerinas in the early days of Dance Theatre of Harlem.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
The 50th Annual Village Halloween Parade drew massive crowds, celebrating the theme "Upside/Down:Inside/OUT."
As much of the northeast experiences heavy rains, parts of New York City are beginning to flood.
Thousands of people flooded Union Square on Friday for a PlayStation giveaway promoted by livestreamer Kai Cenat.
A crane went up in flames high above Manhattan, then partially collapsed onto the street below.
An instructor at Nassau County's Fire Service Academy was badly burned during a training exercise Thursday. CBS New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
Rutgers University President Jonathan Holloway faced questions from New Jersey lawmakers at a state budget hearing Thursday regarding pro-Palestinian protests on campus. CBS New York's Christine Sloan spoke with him one-on-one.
The man who attacked NYPD officers with a machete on New Year's Eve in 2022 near Times Square was sentenced to 27 years in prison Thursday.
New York City's comptroller released a report Thursday calling a policy limiting shelter stays for asylum seekers "cruel," "hollow" and "inadequate." CBS New York's Doug Williams reports the comptroller is now calling on the Adams administration to end it.
Stormy Daniels was back on the stand Thursday at former President Donald Trump's so-called hush money criminal trial. He's facing 34 felony counts of falsifying records related to a payment to Daniels before the 2016 election, allegedly to keep her quiet about a sexual encounter. CBS New York's Alice Gainer reports.