Advocates call on NY lawmakers to pass "Fix the MTA" package
The spending bill includes freezing fares at $2.75 and free buses.
The spending bill includes freezing fares at $2.75 and free buses.
Local leaders and advocates gathered in Albany on Tuesday, calling on lawmakers to pass the so-called Fix the MTA Package.
Service is suspended in New Canaan after a train partially went off the tracks.
Authorities say a non-passenger train partially derailed Tuesday morning.
About 270 trains will be added per day, increasing LIRR service more than 40%.
The MTA says the changes were in response to customer feedback looking for better online and app-based service.
The victim says he punched her when she refused to let him get into the crew room at the Coney Island station.
We now have an official start date for full Long Island Rail Road service at Grand Central Madison.
An MTA conductor assaulted on the job faced her alleged attacker in court Wednesday.
The MTA is investing in technology to make improvements for its access-a-ride customers.
The agency says 12 additional centers will open at stations around the city later this year.
The MTA on Tuesday unveiled its brand new customer service centers at three busy subway stations.
Mayor Eric Adams says the new state budget proposal leaves New York City holding the bag with some $4 billion in unanticipated new costs, including $500 million a year for the MTA.
Reporter Elijah Westbrook took an M-9 train on the roughly 20-minute trip, and then explored the new terminal.
Janno Lieber said lawmakers in Albany need to approve a massive bailout plan to prevent the transit agency from falling off a fiscal cliff.
From the crisis with asylum seekers to saving the MTA, it's been a week full of news in New York.
From the possibility of an MTA fare hike to what to do about the flood of asylum seekers in New York City, there were a lot of issues for voters to chew on.
It's the first of six weekend closures for construction to make Queensboro Plaza more accessible.
It's the first of six weekend closures for construction to make Queensboro Plaza more accessible.
Brand new subway cars are about to hit the tracks! The R211 trains are not in service yet, but they are being tested. Friday, CBS2's Jenna DeAngelis hopped on board as MTA officials provided a glimpse of what they have to offer.
Brand new subway cars are about to hit the tracks this year. The MTA took members of the media for a test ride, and CBS2's Jenna DeAngelis hopped on board.
Riders will be able to walk from one car to the next without going through doors.
Officials say the new design will let passengers move between cars more easily.
The city comptroller says rather than hitting up the cash-strapped city, the governor should find some other way.
There's pushback on Gov. Kathy Hochul's plan to rescue the MTA from going over a fiscal cliff.
The B&B Carousell on the famous Coney Island Boardwalk is the oldest of the antique amusement park rides in Brooklyn.
Rain will be more "off" than "on," but it'll still be a gray, damp and cool kind of day Sunday.
Hezbollah confirmed his death, making him the seventh senior Hezbollah leader slain in Israeli strikes in a little over a week. They include founding members who had evaded death or detention for decades.
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 B&B Carousell on the famous Coney Island Boardwalk is the oldest of the antique amusement park rides in Brooklyn.
Rain will be more "off" than "on," but it'll still be a gray, damp and cool kind of day Sunday.
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.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams spoke publicly Saturday for the first time since pleading not guilty to charges.
Rain will be more "off" than "on," but it'll still be a gray, damp and cool kind of day 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?
Rain will be more "off" than "on," but it'll still be a gray, damp and cool kind of day 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.
Rain will be more "off" than "on," but it'll still be a gray, damp and cool kind of day 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.
The B&B Carousell on the famous Coney Island Boardwalk is the oldest of the antique amusement park rides in Brooklyn.
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.
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.
Taking a page from former Mayor Ed Koch and his famous "How am I doing?" question, we we asked New Yorkers the same thing about Eric Adams. These interviews took place a few days before Adams was indicted.
A tumultuous week in New York City politics ended with Adams being indicted for corruption. It begs the question, how much longer can he continue calling himself mayor?
The intricately carved and bejeweled gilded steed on the Brooklyn boardwalk bears a legend's autograph and an iconic president's face. CBS News New York's Hannah Kliger reports.
The Jewish holiday is full of symbolism. Apples and honey express hope and sweetness to greet the new year with.
The man died at the hospital after two were shot in the Fordham section, police said.