MTA makes digital upgrades to help access-a-ride customers
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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.
Officials talked about how big of an impact Grand Central has on the city's history.
Grand Central Terminal just celebrated 110 years.
Commuters may soon pay more to take the train or bus. Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a bailout for the MTA on Wednesday, but it may not be enough. CBS2's Tim McNicholas reports on a plan that's drawing the ire of lawmakers and commuters.
The MTA says they're sticking to a plan to raise fares by about 5% this year.
Hochul unveiled her $227 billion budget, which includes a detailed plan for bailing out the transit agency.
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Wednesday unveiled a new budget that includes her plan for the cash-strapped MTA. The governor wants to funnel state dollars to the transit authority, but as CBS2 political reporter Marcia Kramer shows us, you may still have to pay more for a ride.
The MTA says the $2 billion project risks being delayed by six-to-nine months because of Amtrak.
The more than $2 billion project could be delayed by as much as nine months. CBS2's Elijah Westbrook explains.
They told CBS2's Tim McNicholas they have concerns about the Brooklyn Cruise Terminal in Red Hook.
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade steps off in NYC today. Here's everything to know about the 2024 start time, route map and lineup.
Tired from your Thanksgiving feast? You're not alone. But is it the tryptophan in turkey that leads to our food comas? Here's what experts say.
Can cats and dogs eat turkey and other Thanksgiving foods? Here's what experts say about what is safe and not.
Need to shop on Thanksgiving? Here's what stores, restaurants, and other businesses are open and closed on Turkey Day.
The injury-depleted Brooklyn Nets beat the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday night.
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade steps off in NYC today. Here's everything to know about the 2024 start time, route map and lineup.
The New York City Police Department said it's ready to keep everyone safe at the 2024 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.
A family on Long Island has been forced out of their home right before Thanksgiving after an alleged drunk driver crashed into it.
A water main break on the Upper West Side disrupted subway service on multiple lines Wednesday afternoon.
A Queens homeowner tells CBS News New York she believes a solar panel company misled her about the cost, which the company denies.
Thanksgiving is here, but will the weather cooperate for the parade and holiday travel plans?
A Thanksgiving winter storm is headed for the New York area, but first we had to deal with some rain Tuesday morning.
A Thanksgiving storm is forecast to bring rain, and even snow, for some parts of New York and New Jersey.
Thanksgiving week starts Monday with partly sunny skies and temps in the mid 50s, but things will change from there.
The MTA announced the Federal Highway Administration has given congestion pricing the green light, clearing the way for it to start on Jan. 5, 2025.
The City of Hoboken was targeted in a ransomware attack Wednesday morning, officials said. The cyber attack forced the closure of City Hall, and shut down all online city services.
Thanksgiving is here, but will the weather cooperate for the parade and holiday travel plans?
A New Jersey minister who has spent over two decades helping people experiencing homelessness says his efforts have been put on hold right before Thanksgiving.
Airport staffing issues and weather slowed down one of the busiest holiday travel days across the Tri-State Area on Tuesday.
The first of three arches for the Portal North Bridge arrived at the construction site in Kearny Tuesday.
A Long Island family says they caught porch pirates swiping a package from their home earlier this month, but they weren't the ones who had ordered the item.
A family on Long Island has been forced out of their home right before Thanksgiving after an alleged drunk driver crashed into it.
Love the idea or hate it, the Long Island Thanksgiving turkey pizza pie is going viral at Pino's Pizza in Deer Park.
A Babylon boat yard went up in flames after an intoxicated woman drove the wrong way and crashed into boats, police said.
New Jersey Sen. George Helmy said congestion pricing could drive businesses out of New York City and into the Garden State on "The Point with Marcia Kramer."
Former Sen. Bob Menendez, a Democrat from New Jersey, was convicted of 16 felony counts in July.
President Biden has been briefed on the incidents and "unequivocally" condemns threats of political violence, the White House said.
United States Rep. Ritchie Torres says he's "open to" running for governor in New York after questioning the actions of Gov. Kathy Hochul and Mayor Eric Adams.
Americans are most thankful for family and friends, which may be why they'll try to steer away from politics at Thanksgiving.
President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden made a rare visit to Staten Island on Monday to honor service members and their families ahead of Thanksgiving.
Whole Foods Market stores in five states sold recalled carrots and celery sticks that could contain E. coli.
Lattes and other espresso-based drinks may not be available at some McDonald's restaurants due to a glitch with coffee machines.
The packaging label omitted a key ingredient, prompting a Food and Drug Administration recall.
The manufacturer of tumblers sold at Wawa stores says it has received four reports of cuts from the product's metal drinking straws.
Decision to cut topping comes as officials work to confirm source of E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders.
Sean "Diddy" Combs' lawyers again asked the rapper be released on bond ahead of his trial, but the request was denied.
Harvey Weinstein's lawyers filed a legal claim alleging that he is receiving substandard medical treatment in unhygienic conditions while in custody at Rikers Island.
New York's iconic Blue Man Group is packing it in after more than 30 years on stage.
Chuck Woolery was inducted into the American TV Game Show Hall of Fame in 2007 and earned a daytime Emmy nomination in 1978.
Lawyers for actor Jonathan Majors and Grace Jabbari agreed to dismiss the case with prejudice, according to a joint filing in Manhattan federal court.
The injury-depleted Brooklyn Nets beat the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday night.
The Boston Bruins defeated the New York Islanders on Wednesday night.
Kyrie Irving scored 23 points and the Dallas Mavericks beat the New York Knicks on Wednesday night.
Jordan Binnington set the St. Louis franchise record with his 152nd victory as the Blues beat the Devils on Wednesday night.
The Carolina Hurricanes rallied to beat the New York Rangers on Wednesday night.
A Queens homeowner tells CBS News New York she believes a solar panel company misled her about the cost, which the company denies.
Tenants in a six-story building in Queens say they were forced to climb stairs amid a six-week-long elevator outage.
The new Davis Center will bring back the wonder of skating and swimming alongside Harlem Meer in Central Park.
Thursday marks exactly 60 years since the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge opened to much fanfare.
Nov. 29 is the last day for New York City restaurants to remove roadway dining sheds, which will now be seasonal under new regulations set by the City Council.
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.
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."
CBS News New York's John Elliott has your weather forecast for November 27 at 11 p.m.
Officials say two acres of Prospect Park were damaged in a brush fire in November.
Family members confirm remains found in Georgia belong to a Scarsdale couple who vanished 44 years ago.
Final preparations were put in place Wednesday ahead of the 98th annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. CBS News New York's Alecia Reid reports.
An investigation is underway after a woman boarded a plane at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York City and flew to France without a ticket.
