MTA issues dire warning about condition of its infrastructure
CEO Janno Lieber sounded a call about the need to repair an aging $1.5 trillion system over the next 20 years.
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CEO Janno Lieber sounded a call about the need to repair an aging $1.5 trillion system over the next 20 years.
The agency said Wednesday that without an infusion of billions of dollars, there's a good chance the agency's aging infrastructure could begin to crumble. CBS New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
Chairman and CEO Janno Lieber on Wednesday sounded a call about the daunting need to repair an aging $1.5 trillion regional transportation system over the next 20 years. CBS New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
Transit officials released a report Wednesday outlining the agency's needs for the next 20 years, by which time it's possible 1 million additional commuters will be taking trains and buses. CBS New York's Jessica Moore reports.
Trains are now running with normal weekend service, Hochul said as she thanked crews for their hard work to restore the lines.
Gov. Kathy Hochul called the flooding "historic," saying the state was on track to set a new record for rainfall.
Rinaldi also serves as president of Metro-North Railroad and will remain in that role.
Rinaldi also serves as president of Metro-North Railroad and will remain in that role.
The base fare for a subway or bus ride jumped from $2.75 to $2.90, the first fare hike in eight years.
Get ready to dig a little deeper to pay for your commute.
It's retail and residential attached to a Metro-North Railroad station. Gov. Kathy Hochul called it a template for the future.
The MTA said a bridge girder buckled at a Bronx River Parkway overpass above the tracks.
If you take public transit in the city, starting later in August you'll feel the squeeze every time you ride.
Gov. Kathy Hochul praised crews for being able to restore service in a short amount of time.
The MTA says its new text alert system will help frustrated riders.
Bus service will replace Metro-North trains in areas where the tracks were washed out by floods, CBS New York's Christine Sloan reports.
The Hudson line between Croton-Harmon and Poughkeepsie suffered extensive damage.
Limited bus service will be available on the Hudson Line between Croton Harmon and Poughkeepsie.
Metro-North, Amtrak and local airports were all impacted by heavy rain and flash flooding on Sunday.
CBS2's Elijah Westbrook sat in on the MTA board meeting for the latest updates on congestion pricing and beyond.
Ravitch, a lifelong New Yorker, was called upon frequently to untangle some of the region's knottiest problems, earning a reputation as a public sector fixer
The MTA is replacing the Metro-North Park Avenue Viaduct, a major inconvenience to a well known business sitting underneath the tracks.
Metro-North's Park Avenue Viaduct in Upper Manhattan continues to show signs of aging and distress. The MTA says it's replacing the entire stretch over the next few years, but it's a major inconvenience to a well known business sitting underneath the tracks. CBS2's Elijah Westbrook reports.
Tuesday, more than 227,000 people took the LIRR, the most since the pandemic.
The new contactless payment system for transportation throughout the region is facing new delays based.
The Supreme Court on Wednesday said it will take up a challenge to a new law that could lead to a ban on TikTok in the U.S.
Cold, rainy weather returns to NYC and the surrounding area today, and it's time to track some more snow later this week.
A complete and well-preserved jaw that once belonged to an ancient mastodon has been unearthed from the yard of a home in New York's Hudson Valley.
The MTA is holding its final board meeting of the year Wednesday, just weeks before congestion pricing takes effect in NYC.
The Long Island Expressway has reopened hours after a deadly crash caused major delays for the morning commute.
Cold, rainy weather returns to NYC and the surrounding area today, and it's time to track some more snow later this week.
The MTA is holding its final board meeting of the year Wednesday, just weeks before congestion pricing takes effect in NYC.
The Long Island Expressway has reopened hours after a deadly crash caused major delays for the morning commute.
A Brooklyn native who spent nearly 30 years behind bars for a murder he did not commit is adjusting to life outside of prison after his exoneration.
A former New York City real estate finance executive pleaded guilty Tuesday to drugging and raping a teenage girl for months.
Cold, rainy weather returns to NYC and the surrounding area today, and it's time to track some more snow later this week.
We're going for nearly 60 Tuesday, which flirts with the record of 62 set back in 2000. The normal high is 44, and we'll be nowhere near that.
A wintry mix and rain made a mess on the roads in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.
The New York Mets introduced Juan Soto at Citi Field, after the four-time MLB All-Star signed a record 15-year, $765 million deal.
A storm bringing heavy rain and strong winds could lead to flooding and power outages, especially on Long Island.
Cold, rainy weather returns to NYC and the surrounding area today, and it's time to track some more snow later this week.
A New Jersey congressman got a top secret briefing in Washington, D.C. on the drone sightings across the region as state residents and lawmakers demand more transparency from the federal government.
The FBI is warning people about pointing lasers at aircraft after a New Jersey-based pilot was injured.
We're going for nearly 60 Tuesday, which flirts with the record of 62 set back in 2000. The normal high is 44, and we'll be nowhere near that.
New technology is being deployed to find out more information after the spike in drone sightings in New Jersey and beyond.
The Long Island Expressway has reopened hours after a deadly crash caused major delays for the morning commute.
We're going for nearly 60 Tuesday, which flirts with the record of 62 set back in 2000. The normal high is 44, and we'll be nowhere near that.
Accused Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann has been charged with a seventh murder.
A wintry mix and rain made a mess on the roads in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.
A prosecutor tells CBS News New York a loophole in New York law made it difficult to charge a drugged driver who killed four members of a Long Island family last year.
The Supreme Court on Wednesday said it will take up a challenge to a new law that could lead to a ban on TikTok in the U.S.
Rep. Gerry Connolly of Virginia won election to serve as the top Democrat on the House Oversight Committee, defeating Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority announced Monday the upcoming rollout of more than 400 new cars.
Trump's lawyers said his conviction in state court should not stand because he was elected president after his conviction.
The NYPD's use of stop-and-frisk and compliance with the How Many Stops Act was examined at a City Council hearing on Monday.
New York Congressman-elect George Latimer expects "major pushback" to Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s potential vaccine policy if he heads Donald Trump's Health and Human Services Department.
A breakthrough treatment is making a huge difference for stroke survivors, improving hand and arm function, and their quality of life.
CBS News New York's Cindy Hsu's mental illness did not stop her. Now, she's highlighting hope and solutions.
Suffolk County is warning parents about the dangers of co-sleeping after three more infants who shared beds with adults died in the last four weeks.
Anthem will reverse a policy that would have capped insurance coverage for anesthesia after objections from doctors and lawmakers.
A spokesperson for Foxx said that he had to get stitches after he was hit in the face by a glass thrown from someone else in the restaurant.
Sean "Diddy" Combs filed a motion Friday to dismiss his appeal for bail, meaning he will stay in jail until his trial on sex trafficking charges in May 2025.
Jamie Foxx opened up about why he was hospitalized for several weeks in April 2023.
The annual gala at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts features personalized tributes with performances and testimonials from fellow artists.
Mindy Kaling and Morris Chestnut announced the nominations for the 82nd annual Golden Globes, with 10 nominees revealed live on CBS News.
Juuse Saros made 25 saves to lead the Nashville Predators to a victory over the New York Rangers on Tuesday night.
Ondrej Palat and Stefan Noesen scored and the New Jersey Devils beat the St. Louis Blues 4-1.
The Carolina Hurricanes beat the New York Islanders on Tuesday night.
The Yankees reportedly agreed to acquire outfielder Cody Bellinger from the Cubs for right-hander Cody Poteet on Tuesday.
Evan Mobley scored 21 points, Caris LeVert added 19 and the Cavaliers rolled to a 130-101 win over the Nets on Monday night.
As development continues in Gowanus, Powerhouse Arts, housed in an old power station, works to keep artists in the neighborhood.
The Guinness World Record holder for the largest gingerbread village is now on display at the Shops at Columbus Circle.
A Queens couple says they have been waiting for a working stove in their apartment for two and a half years.
Brooklynites are trying to protect the new young trees coming to the borough after an ambitious effort to plant more than 3,000 trees in one district.
Five hundred New York Common Pantry clients received care packages this week from the Robin Hood Foundation through a partnership with Amazon and L'Oreal.
Dogs got decked out for the annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade in New York City's East Village on Saturday.
Cosplayers flooded New York City's Javits Center in October 2024 for the annual New York Comic Con convention.
Tens of thousands of people flooded Manhattan streets on June 2, 2024 for the 60th annual Israel Day on Fifth Parade.
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."
New developments in the Gilgo Beach case as Suffolk County prosecutors say Rex Heuermann has been charged with a seventh murder. The 24-year-old victim is Valerie Mack was killed in 2000, and her body parts were found in Manorville. Heuermann -the 61 year old architect from Massapequa - previously pleaded "not guilty" to murder charges in the deaths of six women between 1993 and 2011. Trial attorney Rich Schoenstein explains the new charges.
Drivers faced major delays on the Long Island Expressway for the Wednesday morning commute due to a deadly crash.
All westbound lanes of the LIE are closed at the Clearview Expressway, and traffic is backed up past Lakeville Road.
A deadly crash on the Long Island Expressway has all westbound lanes closed for the Wednesday morning commute.
The MTA board will hold its final meeting of the year Wednesday and it's set to discuss the new toll and possibly a fare hike. CBS News New York's Derick Waller has a preview.
