MTA deploying "Eagle Teams" to crack down on bus fare evasion
The Eagle Teams will be deployed at bus hubs and be on local buses.
The Eagle Teams will be deployed at bus hubs and be on local buses.
The MTA is deploying so-called "Eagle Teams" in the agency's latest effort to crack down on bus fare evasion.
The MTA says several passengers were injured in the derailment Thursday morning in Jamaica, Queens.
The MTA is preparing for construction to bring the line to East Harlem. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook has been following the project and speaks with the community that will be impacted.
The MTA says in order to accommodate entrances and facilities, approximately 170 residents will be displaced, along with hundreds of employees.
The MTA is preparing for construction to bring the line to East Harlem. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook has been following the project and speaks with the community that will be impacted.
Staten Island officials are citing health concerns as another reason to put the brakes on congestion pricing.
Fare hikes don't start for another three weeks, but some people were already getting charged more on Monday.
Staten Island officials plan to file a lawsuit to stop plans to charge drivers entering Manhattan's central business district.
The contest invited New Yorkers to vote for their favorite subway performers.
A first-of-its-kind award was handed out in New York City.
A new report finds you don't have to be a top transit officials to take home a big paycheck from the MTA. More than 1,100 workers doubled their salaries because of overtime, costing the agency nearly $1.3 billion. CBS New York political reporter Marcia Kramer reports. Read more: a href="https://cbsloc.al/44LbTPs" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"https://cbsloc.al/44LbTPs/a
Empire Center's new study shows 566 collected more than $100,000 in overtime and many tripled their pay.
Sources tell CBS New York the board hopes to have a toll plan in place by the fall.
The MTA panel empowered to set the toll rates for congestion pricing is pushing ahead despite lawsuit and second thoughts expressed by some New York politicians. CBS New York political reporter Marcia Kramer has the story.
It happened at around 7 p.m. on East 180th near Mohegan Avenue, officials said.
The crash happened at around 7 p.m. in the West Farms section of the borough. Witnesses described the violent collision to CBS New York's Kristie Keleshian.
Borough President Vito Fossella says the borough has been overlooked by the MTA.
Friday, the MTA started laying the groundwork, installing new cashless toll scanners on the city's West Side.
New Jersey politicians have filed a lawsuit to stop the MTA's congestion pricing plan, but it may be just a stalling tactic. CBS political reporter Marcia Kramer explains. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3Y1FFgo
New Jersey is suing the federal government to block the controversial plan to charge drivers who enter Manhattan below 60th Street.
It's not clear how much, but sources said it could be as much as half the original price during the day.
It's going to cost you more to get around New York City. The MTA board voted to raise fares for nearly all its customers in August. This comes as we're getting new information about the recommended tolls for congestion pricing. CBS New York's Alecia Reid reports. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3NY3dxZ
If you take public transit in the city, starting later in August you'll feel the squeeze every time you ride.
The winners will get a recording session with Atlantic Records. Voting takes place online through July 26.
The Pirates hit five homers in a win that delayed New York from clinching home-field advantage throughout the playoffs.
The Global Citizen Festival returns to Central Park's Great Lawn on Saturday.
It won't rain nonstop in the Tri-State Area, but you'll want an umbrella handy Saturday and Sunday.
Adams briefly spoke to a gaggle of reporters waiting for him outside the cathedral in Queens, where the mayor was attending an event to celebrate a new reverend.
The festival, which runs through Oct. 14, features new films starring Adrien Brody, Daniel Craig, Tilda Swinton, Julianne Moore, Saoirse Ronan, Naomi Watts and Bill Murray.
The Global Citizen Festival returns to Central Park's Great Lawn on Saturday.
It won't rain nonstop in the Tri-State Area, but you'll want an umbrella handy Saturday and Sunday.
Adams briefly spoke to a gaggle of reporters waiting for him outside the cathedral in Queens, where the mayor was attending an event to celebrate a new reverend.
Knicks to trade Julius Randle, Donte DiVincenzo and first-round pick to Timberwolves for Karl-Anthony Town, report says
The New York City Council recently passed a bill that would make jaywalking legal.
It won't rain nonstop in the Tri-State Area, but you'll want an umbrella handy Saturday and Sunday.
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.
New York and New Jersey could see the first significant rainfall in weeks over the next couple days. See the maps.
The U.S. News and World Report college rankings list New York, New Jersey and Connecticut's Ivy League schools among the best for 2025.
NYC's dry spell continued over the weekend, despite the clouds and rain chances in the forecast. How much longer will it last?
It won't rain nonstop in the Tri-State Area, but you'll want an umbrella handy Saturday and Sunday.
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.
New Jersey police found over 100 illegal weapons and ammo stashed inside a home in Totowa after a man shared a picture of himself pointing a gun on social media.
Couples desperate to find a new place to get married after a wedding venue in New Jersey abruptly closed are getting some help.
A popular New Jersey wedding venue recently closed, leaving couples scrambling to find a new place to get married.
It won't rain nonstop in the Tri-State Area, but you'll want an umbrella handy Saturday and Sunday.
The organs of one of the teens who died after a weekend crash in West Babylon have saved three lives, an organ donation organization announced Friday.
There's a tragic update to the weekend crash in West Babylon. Bella Trezza, 17, has died. She had been fighting for her life since the crash.
Long Island Republican Congressman Anthony D'Esposito allegedly gave part-time jobs to both his lover and fiancée's daughter.
A Long Island community is praying for Bella Trezza, her brother Austin, Jack Murphy, Anthony Pagliuca and the family of Riley Goot following a deadly crash.
The New York City Council recently passed a bill that would make jaywalking legal.
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.
Some store owners who got raided during a recent illegal marijuana crackdown say the NYPD shouldn't have seized their cash.
Federal agents seized phones belonging to Ingrid Lewis-Martin, chief advisor to NYC Mayor Eric Adams, in the latest incident involving a member of the mayor's inner circle.
Despite suspending his campaign, the independent presidential candidate was fighting to have his name restored to the state's ballot.
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.
New York City Health Commissioner Dr. Ashwin Vasan is resigning and will step down in January.
The New York resident who tested positive for the mosquito-borne EEE virus has died, prompting state health officials to declare an "imminent threat to the public for EEE."
The Global Citizen Festival returns to Central Park's Great Lawn on Saturday.
The festival, which runs through Oct. 14, features new films starring Adrien Brody, Daniel Craig, Tilda Swinton, Julianne Moore, Saoirse Ronan, Naomi Watts and Bill Murray.
British actress Dame Maggie Smith had an extensive career in theater and movies, gaining international acclaim in later roles in "Harry Potter" and "Downton Abbey."
The adventure begins for 16 ordinary Americans as they embark on their trek to the top of the treacherous New Zealand Alps in 'The Summit.'
The former Beatles drummer was set to play in Philadelphia with his All Starr Band on Sept. 24 and in New York the following night.
The Pirates hit five homers in a win that delayed New York from clinching home-field advantage throughout the playoffs.
Knicks to trade Julius Randle, Donte DiVincenzo and first-round pick to Timberwolves for Karl-Anthony Town, report says
Rhys Hoskins hit a grand slam off Sean Manaea in the first inning and the Mets went on to an 8-4 loss to the NL Central champion Brewers on Friday.
Bryan Reynolds homered twice, lifting the Pirates over the Yankees 4-2 on Friday night.
Rookie receiver Malik Nabers suffered a concussion late in the Giants' 20-15 loss to the Cowboys on Thursday night.
Despite being billed as a popular initiative aimed to create vibrant public spaces, some NYC business owners are pushing back against Open Streets.
Curators of Harlem Sculpture Gardens are revealing their research into climate change on Uptown parks.
We took an inside look at the operations of New York City's primary recycling center during Climate Week 2024.
Frustrated residents in Greenpoint claim a concrete plant in their neighborhood is a bad actor that's polluting their community.
The HOPE Inside Center within the Harlem Wells Fargo has helped more than 500 people increase savings and decrease debt for free.
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.
The New York City mayor spoke to reporters outside a church in Queens, his first public remarks since pleading not guilty to federal bribery, conspiracy and campaign finance charges.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams spoke publicly outside a church in Queens for the first time since pleading not guilty to federal bribery charges. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
Workers were trapped on the roof of New Square Synagogue's expansion after a fire started in the basement laundry room.
Mayor Eric Adams is trying to go about business as usual after his historic day in court. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
Tony Sadiku has the Tri-State Area's updated Saturday forecast on CBS News New York.