Subway Riders Contend With Increasing Train Delays
According to the latest MTA figures, straphangers are waiting longer for nearly every single train in the city, with the worst delays being found on the 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, and N lines.
According to the latest MTA figures, straphangers are waiting longer for nearly every single train in the city, with the worst delays being found on the 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, and N lines.
Forest City Ratner, the developer behind Brooklyn's Barclays Center, and the Nets want to ensure car traffic won't be an issue when the team makes their first official Prospect Heights tipoff in 2012.
Police responding to a 911 call Wednesday found an 18-year-old African-American man shot once in the torso on a B60 bus at Stanhope Street and Central Avenue in Bushwick.
There will be no 7 train service between Times Square and Queensboro Plaza from May 20-23. There will also be similar service changes on the weekends of June 24-27 and July 29-August 1.
Commuters who were dreading their subway commute home can breathe a sigh of relief.
Authorities say he was killed after driving through crossing gates. One person aboard the train was hospitalized with a shoulder injury.
When a reporter asking about cell phones on the subway mentioned panhandlers, the Mayor quipped "there aren't very many panhandlers left in all fairness to the MTA, come on."
New Yorkers will get the opportunity to show what mass transit looks like to them - whether it's good, bad or just plain old ugly.
Many New Yorkers have, at one time or another, left something in a cab or on a train. But getting it back is often thought of as a futile exercise. Well, it turns out it really isn't.
The licensed drivers include four working for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, one of whom is a mechanic who also drives buses in MTA facilities.
Train service on the Long Island Rail Road has been restored, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority announced on Sunday.
The agency hopes to reap more than $150 million from the deal. The three 20-story buildings are located next to Grand Central Terminal.
If you're looking to get outside and run some errands this weekend, be prepared for some major delays on the subway.
Police said Scott, 17, is responsible for at least seven robberies in upper and lower Manhattan. Scott would allegedly try to talk to his teenage victims before robbing them of their iPods and cell phones.
Replacement work on the bridge will occur from 2012 until 2016. Motorists will not be affected by the work until 2014.
A group of 28 straphangers got the scare of their lives in Washington Heights.
A local artist came up with a creative way to turn old MetroCards into high-end souvenirs, but the MTA is taking a swipe at her budding business.
The newly-released findings by the Citizens Budget Commission, a fiscal watchdog group, cast the LIRR in a harsh light, and contends that the MTA runs one of the most inefficient railroads in the land.
According to detectives, he follows his victims from the train onto the platform or street, engaging them in conversation before displaying a gun or a knife.
There's something new and blue lighting up subway platforms in New York City.
Improvement projects are making for a tough weekend for straphangers.
Police said the teens ganged up on the men aboard a S74 bus on Staten Island and that 17-year-old Jacquille Pender of Staten Island was arrested a short time later.
The results of a 2010 survey released by the Straphangers Campaign found basic announcements on subway cars were clear and not garbled 83 percent of the time.
Those arrested Friday include commercial operators and four Metropolitan Transportation Authority employees.
A New York City subway train severed a man's leg and removed part of his arm as he fled onto tracks to escape police, authorities said Thursday.
Minnesota stayed undefeated by holding on for a 23-17 win over the New York Jets in London on Sunday.
A chance of showers returns to the Tri-State Area early this week before spectacular weather takes over.
The writer famous for fairy-tale rom-coms is making her Broadway debut with "Left on Tenth," a play adapted from her bestselling memoir about a widow pursuing another chance at love, just when she is diagnosed with leukemia.
Just weeks before the presidential election, new rules are going into effect in some states that can jeopardize people's right to vote, from challenges to voter registrations, to limits on when and how ballots may be cast.
Two youths have been arrested in connection to Friday night's attack on former New York Gov. David Paterson and his stepson Anthony Sliwa.
Minnesota stayed undefeated by holding on for a 23-17 win over the New York Jets in London on Sunday.
A chance of showers returns to the Tri-State Area early this week before spectacular weather takes over.
Two youths have been arrested in connection to Friday night's attack on former New York Gov. David Paterson and his stepson Anthony Sliwa.
Thousands of cyclists will flood the streets today for the 2024 Tour de Bronx, which is marking its 30th year.
Carfentanil, a synthetic opioid 100 times more potent than fentanyl, has been seized on Long Island for the first time.
A chance of showers returns to the Tri-State Area early this week before spectacular weather takes over.
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.
A chance of showers returns to the Tri-State Area early this week before spectacular weather takes over.
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.
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.
Billionaire Elon Musk also appeared with Trump on stage, calling the November election "the most important of our lifetime."
Rock star Bruce Springsteen spoke out in a video and said Trump should be disqualified from ever being president again.
Trump returned 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.
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.
The writer famous for fairy-tale rom-coms is making her Broadway debut with "Left on Tenth," a play adapted from her bestselling memoir about a widow pursuing another chance at love, just when she is diagnosed with leukemia.
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.
Minnesota stayed undefeated by holding on for a 23-17 win over the New York Jets in London on Sunday.
Alex Verdugo helped boost the Yankees over the Royals on Saturday night in their AL Division Series opener.
The Mets rallied past the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 1 of their Division Series on Saturday.
Atlanta United kept its playoff hopes alive with a 2-1 victory over the New York Red Bulls on Saturday night.
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.
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.
CBS News New York's John Elliott spoke to Nyjah Walters, with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, about the Out of the Darkness Walk and environmental risk factors for suicide. If you or someone you know is in emotional distress or a suicidal crisis, you can reach the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988.
Starting Sunday, compost collection expands to all of New York City's five boroughs.
The AFSP Out of the Darkness Walk is taking place Sunday in Manhattan. Scott Horvitz, a board member for the New York City chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, speaks with CBS News New York's John Elliott. If you or someone you know is in emotional distress or a suicidal crisis, you can reach the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988.
Police are investigating a double shooting in Coney Island that left two 18-year-olds injured. Police say it happened just after midnight Sunday.
The AFSP Out of the Darkness Walk is taking place Sunday in Manhattan. CBS News New York's John Elliott spoke with a volunteer. If you or someone you know is in emotional distress or a suicidal crisis, you can reach the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988.