MTA report shows 16% drop in subway crimes since Oct. 2022
Gov. Kathy Hochul, Mayor Eric Adams and the MTA say the subway system is getting safer.
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Gov. Kathy Hochul, Mayor Eric Adams and the MTA say the subway system is getting safer.
The MTA reports a double-digit drop in crime on the subway system, but do riders feel safer? CBS2's Kristie Keleshian has reaction and what the city and state are doing to combat crime.
Gov. Hochul and Mayor Adams say the subways are getting safer, CBS2's Kristie Keleshian reports.
Four other existing elevators have also been replaced.
The MTA is doing its part to make it easy for everyone to get around.
Gov. Kathy Hochul was on board for the long awaited first ride Wednesday. CBS2's Jenna DeAngelis has the details.
Gov. Kathy Hochul and MTA officials make remarks after riding the Grand Central Madison direct train.
After more than two decades and $11 billion spent, the East Side is ready to welcome thousands of LIRR commuters.
Many disability advocates initially panned the change, but the MTA says there have been no reported incidents.
The MTA is expanding its pilot program to allow open strollers on New York City buses, but as CBS2's Ali Bauman reports, the move to make parents' and caretakers' lives easier could be making the commute for others more difficult.
The MTA says it's expanding its pilot program allowing open strollers on New York City buses.
DOT says the changes could save commuters two and a half minutes per day.
Klotz said he was punched after telling the teens to stop harassing an older man on the train.
Subway violence turned deadly over the weekend, and now police are investigating an attack on a tv meteorologist on a train in Chelsea. CBS2's John Dias has the details.
An attack on a station platform turned deadly. Now, police are investigating another attack on a tv meteorologist in Chelsea. CBS2's John Dias reports.
The Anti-Congestion Pricing Tax Act would reduce federal dollars going toward the MTA and giving drivers a tax credit if the plan does go through. CBS2's Kristie Keleshian reports.
Congressmen Josh Gottheimer and Mike Lawler are hoping to pump the brakes on the controversial measure.
Today lawmakers from two different states -- and two different parties -- will look to pump the brakes on the controversial plan. CBS2's Elijah Westbrook explains.
Police say the suspect hit the worker in the face with a bottle of unknown liquid. CBS2's Kristie Keleshian reports.
The MTA recently announced it plans to replace the existing structure on the Metro-North's more-than-a-century-old Park Avenue Viaduct, but some nearby businesses fear the worst. CBS2's Elijah Westbrook reports.
The MTA says it needs to repair the more-than-a-century-old elevated tracks going to and from Grand Central.
The move will take effect at nine subway stations across the city on Monday. CBS2's Jessica Moore reports,
The MTA hopes to make 95% of subway stations fully accessible by 2055.
The MTA is getting more money to make the system more accessible.
Sasha Salazar became the 1 billionth rider after heading out to see a movie.
The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade weather forecast is looking wet this year: Steady rain for NYC, plus snow north and west.
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade steps off in NYC today. Here's everything to know about the 2024 start time, route map and lineup.
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The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade weather forecast is looking wet this year: Steady rain for NYC, plus snow north and west.
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.
The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade weather forecast is looking wet this year: Steady rain for NYC, plus snow north and west.
Thanksgiving is a day away, 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 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade weather forecast is looking wet this year: Steady rain for NYC, plus snow north and west.
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 a day away, 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.
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."
TSA and Delta are investigating how the woman managed to sneak onto a flight without a ticket. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook has the details.
CBS News New York's Tony Sadiku has the latest weather forecast.
CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports from the start of the parade, where the final touches are coming together for the annual holiday tradition.
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.
