NYC subway, Metro-North ridership hits new post-pandemic high
Gov. Kathy Hochul says ridership on the New York City subway and on Metro-North has reached its highest level since the start of the pandemic in 2020.
Gov. Kathy Hochul says ridership on the New York City subway and on Metro-North has reached its highest level since the start of the pandemic in 2020.
The MTA wants New Yorkers to ditch their cars and take mass transit Friday.
Gov. Kathy Hochul and the MTA say they are installing two cameras on every subway car -- about 12,000 total. CBS2's John Dias has the detail.
Gov. Kathy Hochul and MTA leaders unveiled a new initiative Tuesday that they hope will stop the bad guys in their tracks, or at the very least convince them to think twice. The MTA plans to install security cameras on every single subway car in the entire fleet. CBS2 political reporter Marcia Kramer has more on how this will work.
Gov. Kathy Hochul and the MTA say big brother will be watching you on the subway.
The governor and transit officials said crime underground is down 21% since the start of the summer.
Gov. Kathy Hochul and the MTA are making a subway safety announcement.
The MTA will roll out a new pilot program to allow open strollers on city buses.
Under current policy, strollers have to be folded before boarding a bus.
Security for Queen Elizabeth II's funeral is tight, but the man in charge of keeping London's transit system running is a familiar face to New Yorkers.
Wednesday, they saw 5.6 million riders on subways and buses, the highest for both since the start of the pandemic.
The MTA is celebrating some milestones reached this week.
Gov. Kathy Hochul is facing pressure from a group of lawmakers who have come out against the plan, saying it will have a negative impact on the outer boroughs. CBS2's Elijah Westbrook reports.
London is supposed to be the shining beacon of success, but City Councilman Joe Borelli says otherwise.
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Wednesday masks will now be optional for mass transit riders. CBS2's Elijah Westbrook has reaction.
If you're heading to school or work on an MTA bus, train or subway Thursday, you can leave your mask at home. CBS2's Dick Brennan has details on Gov. Kathy Hochul's announcement and how commuters are reacting.
"People are choosing mass transit. That continues to be a really strong trend," MTA chair Janno Lieber said.
The MTA says ridership numbers on subways, trains and buses are getting closer to pre-pandemic levels.
The governor was joined by MTA officials for her announcement at Penn Station.
By the end of 2023, the brightly colored machines will go the way of the subway token.
The MTA is telling subway riders to prepare to say goodbye to MetroCard machines.
Ride-share drivers are rallying against congestion pricing, saying they'll be taxed twice if the controversial tolling plan takes effect. CBS2's Natalie Duddridge spoke to furious for-hire drivers as they rallied outside MTA headquarters demanding an exemption from the fees.
Organizers say 23,000 ride-share drivers have already submitting complaints about what they call a double tax.
The drivers say they'll be outside the MTA headquarters all week hoping to make themselves heard. CBS2's Natalie Duddridge has more.
The nearly 10-mile span will eventually reach all the way to Hicksville.
Israel said it killed Nabil Kaouk, the deputy head of Hezbollah's Central County, in an airstrike Saturday. President Biden said a regional conflict "has to be avoided."
Helene has left at least 116 people dead, CBS News has confirmed, and caused widespread destruction and knocked out power to several million people.
The NYPD is searching for a man who they say raped a woman inside of her Upper East Side apartment Saturday morning.
The New York Yankees ended the regular season with a victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday.
The New York Mets moved within one win of a playoff berth with a victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday.
The NYPD is searching for a man who they say raped a woman inside of her Upper East Side apartment Saturday morning.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams is leaning on faith leaders for their support after his indictment on corruption charges.
The B&B Carousell on the famous Coney Island Boardwalk is the oldest of the antique amusement park rides in Brooklyn.
Drizzle and a spot shower are possible through Monday morning.
Thousands participated in the 23rd Annual Tunnel to Towers 5K Run and Walk in New York City on Sunday.
Drizzle and a spot shower are possible through Monday morning.
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?
Drizzle and a spot shower are possible through Monday morning.
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.
Drizzle and a spot shower are possible through Monday morning.
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.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams is leaning on faith leaders for their support after his indictment on corruption charges.
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.
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.
The New York Yankees ended the regular season with a victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday.
The New York Mets moved within one win of a playoff berth with a victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday.
The Broncos held on to beat a banged-up Aaron Rodgers and the sloppy New York Jets in a defensive standoff on Sunday.
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.
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.
CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock has your weather forecast for September 29 at 11 p.m.
An organist played live music while silent movies were projected on a large screen inside the historic United Palace Theater in Washington Heights on Sunday.
The Great Lawn at Central Park will be closed until Wednesday as crews remove equipment from Saturday's Global Citizen Festival and assess the lawn's condition.
A stabbing at a dance studio in Crown Heights, Brooklyn sent four people to the hospital Sunday.
The death toll from Hurricane Helene is climbing as supplies are airlifted to isolated, flood-stricken areas in the Southeast. Help with the clean-up is coming from around the country, including many organizations in the Tri-State Area. CBS News New York's Hannah Kliger shows us how they're part of the recovery efforts.