Spike In Homeless Deaths On NYC Subways
Sources tell CBS2 six homeless people have been found dead so far this year.
Sources tell CBS2 six homeless people have been found dead so far this year.
A track fire caused problems on Monday night for riders at a busy Manhattan subway station.
Ridership topped three million for three days in a row last week -- the first time that's happened since the Omicron wave hit.
The MTA hopes this encourages commuters to ride their bikes to their train stations.
Eng has been at the helm of the commuter line since 2018 and has been guiding it through the pandemic.
The MTA says with Omicron receding, it wants to make taking mass transit as attractive as possible.
Police said the incident happened at around 2:15 p.m. An MTA bus was struck in the area of 125th Street and Lexington Avenue. A crack in the windshield was clearly visible.
It happened Thursday on the southbound platform of the Prospect Avenue subway station in the Bronx.
The MTA says it started in a small shopping cart filled with clothes and a propane tank.
At least two suspicious fires were reported inside train cars in less than a week. Now, police are searching for the suspects involved.
In both incidents, police told CBS2 the suspects fled and nobody was injured, but subway fires are not always so benign.
The MTA's acting Chairman and CEO joins CBS2 Saturday Mornings with the latest on mass transit conditions.
The MTA is adjusting service ahead of the winter storm and urging everyone to avoid unnecessary travel.
The MTA is being called upon to install subway platform screen doors to prevent people from falling or being pushed on to the tracks.
Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine and members of the New York City Council are calling for barriers to be placed on subway platforms.
When Lieber talked with CBS2 political reporter Marcia Kramer about his priorities, he said convincing New Yorkers it's safe to ride the trains is his first concern.
Sunday, a 62-year-old man was pushed off a platform at the Fulton Street station in Lower Manhattan.
The Interboro Expressway is one step closer to becoming a reality.
The MTA says no stations lost subway service as a result of the suspensions.
There are renewed calls for increased safety measures in the subway system after a woman was pushed in front of a subway train in Times Square.
It happened around 4:30 p.m. Wednesday in the Van Nest section.
Three New York City subway lines are suspended all week because of COVID-related staffing shortages.
The Department of Sanitation prepared for at least two inches of snow and said it would deploy its fleet of 1,600 plows.
The MTA will have to decide whether the new line will be heavy rail, light rail or bus rapid transit, and it's still unclear how much this will cost riders and taxpayers.
Various New York City services are feeling the strain brought on by the spike in COVID cases brought on by the highly transmissible Omicron variant.
A man who spent more than two decades behind bars for a murder he didn't commit is officially a free man. Jon-Adrian Velazquez was granted clemency in 2021. Monday he was formally exonerated.
Mets rally, give it all away, and then ride Francisco Lindor homer in the 9th to an 8-7 win over Braves and a playoff spot.
A tumultuous week in New York City politics ended with Mayor Eric Adams being indicted for bribery.
Gov. Kathy Hochul said Monday a dockworkers strike shouldn't impact things like pharmaceuticals and the food supply for New Yorkers.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams is asking a judge to dismiss one of the five federal corruption charges against him.
A man who spent more than two decades behind bars for a murder he didn't commit is officially a free man. Jon-Adrian Velazquez was granted clemency in 2021. Monday he was formally exonerated.
Mets rally, give it all away, and then ride Francisco Lindor homer in the 9th to an 8-7 win over Braves and a playoff spot.
A tumultuous week in New York City politics ended with Mayor Eric Adams being indicted for bribery.
Gov. Kathy Hochul said Monday a dockworkers strike shouldn't impact things like pharmaceuticals and the food supply for New Yorkers.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams is asking a judge to dismiss one of the five federal corruption charges against him.
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.
A tumultuous week in New York City politics ended with Mayor Eric Adams being indicted for bribery.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams is asking a judge to dismiss one of the five federal corruption charges against him.
The vice presidential showdown on Oct. 1 is expected to be the last debate before the November election.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams is leaning on faith leaders for their support after his indictment on corruption charges.
Sen. JD Vance and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz will face off on Tuesday in the first and only vice presidential debate of the cycle.
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."
There are five new stadium dates for next summer in Toronto, Chicago, New Jersey, Los Angeles and Mexico City.
Kris Kristofferson, a songwriter who became a country star and A-list actor, died at his home on Maui surrounded by family on Saturday, a spokesperson said in an statement.
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."
Mets rally, give it all away, and then ride Francisco Lindor homer in the 9th to an 8-7 win over Braves and a playoff spot.
Dikembe Mutombo, who was an eight-time NBA All-Star, was diagnosed with a brain tumor in 2022.
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.
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.
It has been weeks since neighbors came together to help the bird. CBS News New York's Elle McLogan has the next step in its journey.
CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn says Wednesday will be the same, but then conditions improve in a big way.
With just 36 days until the election, the candidates are working to win over these types of undecided voters and many of them are first-time voters. CBS News New York's Natalie Duddridge reports.
Aaron Sanchez, a Mexican American chef and restauranteur, was raised in Manhattan and learned the ropes at his mom's famed restaurant Zarela's. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
A man who spent more than two decades behind bars for a murder he didn't commit is officially a free man. CBS News New York's Alice Gainer reports.