LIRR bridge described as "accident waiting to happen"
Some say the bridge in Queens is in urgent need of repair, CBS2's Dave Carlin reports.
Some say the bridge in Queens is in urgent need of repair, CBS2's Dave Carlin reports.
MTA and elected officials were joined by Mr. & Mrs. Met for a news conference as the Mets host their home opener.
Police said Isiah Collazo and another young man got into some sort of fight, leading to the stabbing.
The agency has installed new wide aisle fare gates at one station in Queens and one station in Brooklyn.
The MTA wants to know what riders think of wider subway turnstiles.
A bridge on Long Island that was repeatedly hit by trucks has now been raised.
It originally had a 10-foot-4-inch clearance and was hit by trucks more than any other bridge in the system.
Subway station workers are coming face-to-face with customers for the first time. They're no longer in those iconic booths. Instead, they're answering questions and helping riders with the OMNY tap-to-pay system, which will soon replace MetroCards. CBS2's Alice Gainer checked in with one MTA worker to see how day one was going.
Some Yankee fans got a special ride to Yankee Stadium for Opening Day on Thursday.
The more than 2,200 agents will provide face-to-face customer service to passengers.
The workers are expected to interact with customers and help them navigate their way around town. CBS2's Elijah Westbrook reports.
The growing calls for better service were a hot topic at an MTA board meeting on Wednesday.
They say there are as many as 30 elevators a day out of commission. CBS2's Elijah Westbrook hears more of their concerns.
Among them, two free lines of bus service in each borough, which would come with a $50 million price tag.
Gov. Kathy Hochul's MTA bail-out plan still has some bumps to overcome, but MTA Chair Janno Lieber says he's open to free bus service. CBS2 political reporter Marcia Kramer talked to Lieber after he lobbied lawmakers.
"I have the right to same and equal service as every single taxpayer," one disabled rider told CBS2.
The agency also announced the opening of three new customer service centers.
As part of the effort, station agents will now be out of the booths to provide customer service.
The New York state comptroller says before COVID, the MTA saw well over 125 million riders per month.
Riders have returned to the subway, but the MTA says numbers are still below pre-pandemic levels.
The MTA is announcing the second phase of its Open Stroller pilot program for the city.
Officials say the vehicles belong to drivers responsible for nearly $600,000 in unpaid tolls and fees.
Officials say these vehicles belong to drivers responsible for nearly $600,000 in unpaid tolls.
The state's Taylor Law makes it illegal for them to strike.
The Transport Workers Union Local 100 is looking for the right to strike.
New York fell one game behind Atlanta in the NL wild card race when the Braves beat Kansas City 2-1.
New York City FC beat the New York Red Bulls 5-1 in the Hudson River Derby to snap a nine-game winless streak.
The 23rd Annual Tunnel to Towers 5K Run and Walk is being held today in New York City.
The Pirates hit five homers in a win that delayed New York from clinching home-field advantage throughout the playoffs.
Thousands gathered at Central Park's Great Lawn on Saturday for the annual Global Citizen Festival.
The 23rd Annual Tunnel to Towers 5K Run and Walk is being held today in New York City.
Thousands gathered at Central Park's Great Lawn on Saturday for the annual Global Citizen Festival.
It won't rain nonstop in the Tri-State Area, but you'll want an umbrella handy Saturday and Sunday.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams spoke publicly Saturday for the first time since pleading not guilty to charges.
Knicks to trade Julius Randle, Donte DiVincenzo and first-round pick to Timberwolves for Karl-Anthony Town, report says
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."
Thousands gathered at Central Park's Great Lawn on Saturday for the annual Global Citizen Festival.
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.
New York fell one game behind Atlanta in the NL wild card race when the Braves beat Kansas City 2-1.
New York City FC beat the New York Red Bulls 5-1 in the Hudson River Derby to snap a nine-game winless streak.
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.
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.
CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock has your weather forecast for September 28 at 11 p.m.
Thousands gathered in Central Park for a good cause Saturday. As CBS News New York's Alecia Reid reports, the 12th Annual Global Citizen Festival highlighted talent from different genres of music with a call to end extreme hunger.
Connecticut lawmakers are pushing for Boar's Head to be held accountable for a deadly listeria outbreak linked to recalled deli meat.
The Tunnel to Towers 5K Run and Walk will be held Sunday in Brooklyn and Lower Manhattan.
Police are searching for two individuals accused of robbing a Bronx home after posing as repairmen.