Subway weapons detectors met with pushback from civil rights groups
Mayor Eric Adams and the NYPD unveiled the new technology Thursday, which now heads to a mandatory 90-day review period. CBS New York's Christian Fan reports.
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Mayor Eric Adams and the NYPD unveiled the new technology Thursday, which now heads to a mandatory 90-day review period. CBS New York's Christian Fan reports.
The MTA's expanded Fair Fares program offers a 50% discount on rides to certain low-income New Yorkers.
The MTA expanded the eligibility requirements for its Fair Fares program to make it more affordable for people to get around the city. CBS New York's Natalie Duddridge spoke to transit officials and passengers about the changes.
Starting as early as June, most drivers will be charged to enter Manhattan's Central Business District below 60th Street.
The MTA says the new tolling system could start as early as June, but it still faces several lawsuits. CBS New York's Christina Fan has reaction from officials and riders.
New York City will soon have new technology to detect weapons in the subway system, the mayor and police commissioner announced Thursday. Mayor Eric Adams and NYPD Commissioner Edward Caban said the pilot program could start within a few months.
Mayor Eric Adams and NYPD Commissioner Edward Caban said the pilot program could start within a few months.
The MTA held its final vote Wednesday to approve the new tolling plan that will charge most drivers $15 to enter Manhattan below 60th Street.
The MTA voted 11-1 Wednesday to approve congestion pricing. CBS New York's Alecia Reid has the heated reaction.
Starting as early as June, most drivers will be charged to enter Manhattan's Central Business District below 60th Street. CBS New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
The plan would charge most drivers $15 to enter Manhattan's Central Business District below 60th Street.
The MTA is cracking down on toll evaders. Officers conducted a major operation at the Queens Midtown Tunnel on Monday.
The list still does not include city employees who drive heir personal cars into the congestion zone to get to work.
The list still does not include city employees who drive heir personal cars into the congestion zone to get to work. CBS New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
CBS New York has confirmed several kinds of buses will not have to pay the congestion tolls. Lisa Rozner has the latest from the newsroom.
CBS New York has confirmed the agency is looking into full exemptions for government vehicles and yellow school buses.
The MTA wants to stay ahead of Saturday's storm and prevent possible flooding in subway stations.
Nearly two dozen NYPD brass rode the subway Thursday to find how they can make straphangers feel safer.
A Queens community is pushing back against the MTA's redesign plan to speed up bus service in the borough.
Police said the officers saw the man lying unconscious at the Nostrand Avenue station on Saturday and jumped into action. CBS New York's Chris Wragge reports.
A Queens community is pushing back against the MTA's redesign plan to speed up bus service in the borough, saying the streamlining has gone too far. CBS New York's Elle McLogan reports.
The survey found only 49% of New Yorkers say they feel safe in the transit system during the daytime, compared to nearly 82% in 2017. We ask our law enforcement contributor to weigh in on what's being done.
Police said Alexander Wright assaulted MTA cleaner Anthony Nelson while he was on the job at the Pelham Bay subway station in 2022.
Police said Alexander Wright assaulted MTA cleaner Anthony Nelson while he was on the job at the Pelham Bay subway station in 2022. CBS New York's Natalie Duddridge reports.
Police said Alexander Wright assaulted MTA cleaner Anthony Nelson while he was on the job at the Pelham Bay subway station in 2022.
Author Ali Rosen tells Mary Calvi that her new book "The Slow Burn" combines food and romance in Italy.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani issued an executive order he says will protect New Yorkers from "abusive immigration enforcement" by the Trump administration.
New York City police are searching for three suspects accused of trying to break into homes on Staten Island and in one case stealing a luxury car.
Daniss Jenkins scored 18 points in his last game as a two-way player and the Detroit Pistons routed New York 118-80 on Friday night to end the Knicks' winning streak at eight games.
After their building managers were arrested on fraud charges, tenants in Queens say their apartments were left in chaos.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani issued an executive order he says will protect New Yorkers from "abusive immigration enforcement" by the Trump administration.
New York City police are searching for three suspects accused of trying to break into homes on Staten Island and in one case stealing a luxury car.
After their building managers were arrested on fraud charges, tenants in Queens say their apartments were left in chaos.
Police say Amira Aminova, 11, died Thursday after she was struck by a school bus while crossing the street in Bath Beach, Brooklyn.
Mount Sinai and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield failed to reach a contract agreement by Dec. 31, which means about 9,000 Mount Sinai physicians are no longer considered in-network.
Parts of New York and Connecticut could see snow Friday into Saturday. A First Alert Weather Day is in effect for the weekend due to dangerously cold temperatures.
Bundle up — New York City and the Tri-State Area's stretch of dangerously cold weather continues, and it's sticking around longer than anyone would like.
New York, New Jersey and Connecticut were pivotal during America's birth. This year, as the nation celebrates its 250th birthday, CBS News New York is highlighting the hidden history in our own back yard.
Forecasters are watching for a chance of snow this weekend in New York and New Jersey as harsh winter weather conditions continue.
The First Alert Weather Team is tracking a storm that could bring snow to the New York and New Jersey area. Frigid temperatures will last throughout the week.
New York City and the Tri-State Area are preparing for what is expected to be the coldest weather of the season so far this weekend.
The Democratic primary race for the Congressional seat vacated by Gov. Mikie Sherrill is too close to call.
Gateway Tunnel construction may resume after a federal judge temporarily blocked President Trump's funding freeze for New York and New Jersey's $16 billion infrastructure project.
The entire Tri-State Area will be under an Extreme Cold Warning as dangerously cold temperatures settle in, along with some snow.
After a portion of the Keansburg Fishing Pier crashed into the Raritan Bay, there's now concern at other marinas and piers that are being hit by ice chunks.
A Long Island man accused of driving drunk and killing a Nassau County police officer appeared in court Friday. Matthew Smith entered a not guilty plea.
The entire Tri-State Area will be under an Extreme Cold Warning as dangerously cold temperatures settle in, along with some snow.
The goal is to get patients drunk and high at a new research lab on the border of Nassau County and Queens.
The Patchogue-Medford School District said in a letter that the Suffolk County Department of Health alerted them about an infectious person in the school community.
Parts of New York and Connecticut could see snow Friday into Saturday. A First Alert Weather Day is in effect for the weekend due to dangerously cold temperatures.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani issued an executive order he says will protect New Yorkers from "abusive immigration enforcement" by the Trump administration.
President Trump late Friday addressed a video posted to his social media account that included a racist depiction of Barack and Michelle Obama as apes, telling reporters he didn't see the part that showed the former president and first lady.
New York City and the Tri-State Area are preparing for what is expected to be the coldest weather of the season so far this weekend.
The Democratic primary race for the Congressional seat vacated by Gov. Mikie Sherrill is too close to call.
Gateway Tunnel construction may resume after a federal judge temporarily blocked President Trump's funding freeze for New York and New Jersey's $16 billion infrastructure project.
Mount Sinai and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield failed to reach a contract agreement by Dec. 31, which means about 9,000 Mount Sinai physicians are no longer considered in-network.
Brooklyn's Green-Wood Cemetery is set to become the first on the East Coast to offer human composting.
The goal is to get patients drunk and high at a new research lab on the border of Nassau County and Queens.
The Patchogue-Medford School District said in a letter that the Suffolk County Department of Health alerted them about an infectious person in the school community.
Day 25 of the New York City nurses strike saw protests, arrests and some progress in the negotiations.
Two-for-one tickets are returning for New York City's Off-Broadway Week.
The sheriff says the note was sent to a local Arizona news station, which agreed not to report on it, following the disappearance of "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie's mother, Nancy Guthrie.
Chuck Negron, a founding member of Three Dog Night whose lead vocals powered a string of hits for one of the top rock acts of the late 1960s and early '70s has died. He was 83.
Popular singer-songwriter Noah Kahan will be bringing his tour to New York City this summer. "The Great Divide" tour will stop at Citi Field on July 18.
Bad Bunny used his Grammy acceptance speech on Sunday to denounce U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and call for the end of the ongoing immigration crackdown.
Daniss Jenkins scored 18 points in his last game as a two-way player and the Detroit Pistons routed New York 118-80 on Friday night to end the Knicks' winning streak at eight games.
The New York Knicks are acquiring guard Jose Alvarado from the New Orleans Pelicans, according to a person with knowledge of the trade deal.
The New York Islanders went into the Olympic break with a 3-1 win over the New Jersey Devils on Thursday night.
Jalen Suggs had his first career triple-double, leading the Orlando Magic to a 118-98 victory over the Brooklyn Nets.
The Hurricanes topped the Rangers 2-0 on Thursday night to extend their points streak to 10 games.
After their building managers were arrested on fraud charges, tenants in Queens say their apartments were left in chaos.
Harlem's Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture centennial anniversary began last year, and 2026 marks 100 years since the library became owner of its namesake's personal collection, making it a full-fledged research center.
Brooklyn's Green-Wood Cemetery is set to become the first on the East Coast to offer human composting.
Dozens of middle school girls celebrated National Girls and Women in Sports Day at the Brooklyn Basketball Training Center on Wednesday.
A group of senior dancers aged 70 and up shine on stage at the Korean Community Services' center in Queens. They practice in Flushing twice a week and perform at events citywide.
The Halloween tradition strolled through Manhattan's East Village on Sunday, with furry friends dressed in colorful costumes.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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.
Rosen tells Mary Calvi that her new book "The Slow Burn" combines food and romance in Italy.
John Elliott has the Tri-State Area's updated Saturday afternoon First Alert Forecast on CBS News New York.
John Elliott has the Tri-State Area's updated Saturday morning First Alert Forecast on CBS News New York.
Investigators returned to the home of "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie's mom as the high-profile search for her continues. CBS News' Cristian Benavides reports.
Wind chills could dive below zero, making any amount of time outdoors dangerous. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
