MTA Announces Restoration Of More Than A Dozen Bus Lines Shut Down By 2010 Transportation Cuts
The resurrection of the MTA's B39 bus line between Williamsburg and the Lower East Side has Brooklyn residents ecstatic.
The resurrection of the MTA's B39 bus line between Williamsburg and the Lower East Side has Brooklyn residents ecstatic.
Seventeen routes will return on Sunday, and four others will be back on Jan. 20.
The storm topped the 2012 "best'' list because transit rebounded so quickly that New Yorkers considered it a "near miracle,'' the advocacy group said.
In the wake of the second recent incident in which someone shoved a fellow passenger off a subway platform and left him to be killed by a train, New York City transit officials said they might give more thought to install sliding doors on some platforms.
You can now find out when the next subway train will arrive simply by looking at your smartphone.
There will be no service on the 7 line between Queensboro Plaza and Times Square from 11:45 p.m. on Friday through 5 a.m. Monday.
All residents of the building have been evacuated and the MTA has a bus on scene to help shelter the few dozen evacuees, according to the FDNY.
A and D express trains were running on the local track Saturday, after a train reportedly lost a wheel on the Upper West Side.
Subway service resumed Friday for parts of the New York City Subway system knocked out by superstorm Sandy.
The MTA board voted on the proposed increases on Wednesday. Members unanimously approved the fare hikes. Only one member voted against increasing tolls.
The service would come two months after Superstorm Sandy flooded a tunnel that runs under the East River and connects Brooklyn Heights and the Financial District.
Pamela Geller with the American Freedom Defense Initiative said the group has purchased space beside the roughly 220 clocks that hang above subway platforms in stations throughout the city.
If approved, Long Island Rail Road riders will be hit with increases as high as 15 percent.
It has been 33 years since the fateful day that Renee Katz made headlines for all of the wrong reasons. Katz, 17 at the time, was a talented flute player getting ready for college.
It might be the Metropolitan Transportation Authority's final offer, a fare hike plan for bus and subway riders that spares frequent users and slaps the biggest hikes on those who don't take mass transit very much.
Conservative blogger Pamela Geller has purchased more ad space at New York City subway stops and Metro North stations displaying anti-Islam messages.
Tri-State Area lawmakers and officials made visits to Washington this week to talk to President Barack Obama and members of Congress about the impact of storm and what's needed for recovery.
There is heavy-hitting support for MTA Chairman Joe Lhota, a man who got high marks for his handling of Sandy.
Democrats on Capitol Hill said President Barack Obama plans to ask Congress for about $50 billion in additional emergency aid for states hit by the storm.
J and Z service on Tuesday morning will once again begin serving the Fulton and Broad Street stations in Lower Manhattan, for the first time since Superstorm Sandy.
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is still in a recovery state after the hit it took from superstorm Sandy, but there is some good news for straphangers.
Renovations have been completed at the whispering gallery in Grand Central Terminal, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority announced.
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is considering using floodgates and what one published report calls "giant balloons" as precautions in case a superstorm deluges the subway system again.
Volunteers help restore the train, which runs between Second Avenue and Queens Plaza on the M line.
In an effort to put Sandy in the past and get people moving again, the MTA is resurrecting the long-shuttered H subway line as work continues on the damaged A line.
Newcomer Paul Cotter scored again in Prague as the New Jersey Devils beat the Buffalo Sabres 3-1 to sweep the season-opening series in the Czech capital.
Former New York Gov. David Paterson and his stepson were victims of a "gang assault" in New York City on Friday night, authorities said.
The Devils beat the Sabres in the NHL regular-season opener that was played in the Czech Republic capital.
Long Island homeowners hit by flooding in August have more time to apply for financial assistance, but they might not want to wait.
Carfentanil, a synthetic opioid 100 times more potent than fentanyl, has been seized on Long Island for the first time.
Former New York Gov. David Paterson and his stepson were victims of a "gang assault" in New York City on Friday night, authorities said.
Carfentanil, a synthetic opioid 100 times more potent than fentanyl, has been seized on Long Island for the first time.
Brooklyn families are asking for answers after their loved ones died during childbirth at the city-run Woodhull Hospital.
East Harlem's Sendero Verde is setting a new standard in sustainability for affordable housing.
The NYPD say it's all hands on deck Monday as significant protests are planned to mark one year since Hamas attacked Israel.
The weekend forecast looks perfect for fall fun around New York and New Jersey -- from apple picking, to leaf peeping and more.
Stew Leonard's is recalling dozens of Chocolate Chunk Banana Bread loaves that were sold at its Danbury location in Connecticut.
A port strike has thousands of dockworkers on the picket lines along the East and Gulf coasts, including New York and New Jersey.
Drizzle and a spot shower are possible through Monday morning.
Lawsuits seeking to force congestion pricing to start will move forward, a New York Supreme Court judge ruled in a potential blow to the governor's "indefinite" pause.
This week's dockworker walk-out left a backlog of cargo in the ports of New York and New Jersey, Port Authority officials say.
The weekend forecast looks perfect for fall fun around New York and New Jersey -- from apple picking, to leaf peeping and more.
The New York Jets (2-2) are in London for an NFL Week 5 showdown with the undefeated Minnesota Vikings (4-0).
A company hired for $10 million to replace lead pipes in Newark lied about getting the work done, federal prosecutors say.
Democrat Andy Kim and Republican Curtis Bashaw discuss the issues in New Jersey U.S. Senate race
Long Island homeowners hit by flooding in August have more time to apply for financial assistance, but they might not want to wait.
Carfentanil, a synthetic opioid 100 times more potent than fentanyl, has been seized on Long Island for the first time.
A funeral is being held today for Babylon teen Bella Trezza, following last month's deadly crash on Long Island.
A Long Island man says he was scammed out of $25,000 by someone impersonating a real business online.
A Suffolk County community that was isolated by a road collapse in August's devastating storms and floods finally has relief.
Rock star Bruce Springsteen spoke out in a video and said Trump should be disqualified from ever being president again.
Trump is returning Saturday to Butler, Pennsylvania, for a rally at the site of the first assassination attempt against him.
Most NYC residents want Mayor Eric Adams to resign following his federal indictment on bribery charges, according to a new poll.
"The ugly practice of blackface was the furthest thing from my mind," the New York Republican said.
Democrat Andy Kim and Republican Curtis Bashaw discuss the issues in New Jersey U.S. Senate race
Carfentanil, a synthetic opioid 100 times more potent than fentanyl, has been seized on Long Island for the first time.
Brooklyn families are asking for answers after their loved ones died during childbirth at the city-run Woodhull Hospital.
Ten deaths have been linked to now-recalled Boar's Head products.
New York state announced Monday that someone in Ulster County has died from eastern equine encephalitis, or EEE.
Parents of kids injured at birth due to medical malpractice say New York is denying their claims under the state's Medical Indemnity Fund, which promises lifelong health care.
Rock star Bruce Springsteen spoke out in a video and said Trump should be disqualified from ever being president again.
John Amos was best known for his roles in "Roots" and the 1970s sitcom "Good Times."
Broadway is mourning the death of actor Gavin Creel, a star who shined on stage for more than 20 years.
There are five new stadium dates for next summer in Toronto, Chicago, New Jersey, Los Angeles and Mexico City.
Kris Kristofferson, a songwriter who became a country star and A-list actor, died at his home on Maui surrounded by family on Saturday, a spokesperson said in an statement.
Newcomer Paul Cotter scored again in Prague as the New Jersey Devils beat the Buffalo Sabres 3-1 to sweep the season-opening series in the Czech capital.
The Devils beat the Sabres in the NHL regular-season opener that was played in the Czech Republic capital.
Kodai Senga, who threw only 5 1/3 innings for the New York Mets this year, will start Game 1 of the NL Division Series against the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday.
The New York Jets (2-2) are in London for an NFL Week 5 showdown with the undefeated Minnesota Vikings (4-0).
The New York Mets defeated the Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday night to win their NL Wild Card Series.
East Harlem's Sendero Verde is setting a new standard in sustainability for affordable housing.
Moshe Lavi and Leat Corinne Unger say they've been giving a voice to their family members still in Hamas captivity one year after being kidnapped by Hamas.
As Jewish communities around the world are preparing for the holiday of Rosh Hashana, Masbia Soup Kitchen launches massive campaign to help feed thousands.
Residents in Glen Oaks, Queens say squirrels are wreaking havoc on their cars.
A partnership between one of the commissioners of the Department of City Planning and the Brooklyn Public Library looks to educate people about issues around housing.
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."
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.
Aaron Rodgers and the New York Jets take on the undefeated Minnesota Vikings in London this week.
The play features music and lyrics by "Guster" frontman Ryan Miller, who scored the original film, and Nkeki Obi-Melekwe.
Tony Sadiku has the Tri-State Area's updated Saturday morning forecast on CBS News New York.
Former New York Gov. David Paterson and his stepson were hospitalized after a "gang assault" on the Upper East Side, officials said. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
Police are searching for several suspects after the former governor and his stepson were attacked on the Upper East Side. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.