W Train Suspended Wednesday Due To COVID Staffing Shortages
The MTA tweeted "like everyone in New York, we've been affected by the COVID surge."
The MTA tweeted "like everyone in New York, we've been affected by the COVID surge."
The mayor said congestion pricing will lead to a $15 billion investment in mass transit and a reduction in traffic.
From Broadway to sports, the surge in Omicron variant cases is continuing to disrupt lives.
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is also experiencing a staff shortage due to a surge in COVID-19 cases.
The Long Island Rail Road and Metro-North also have changes, including a new 20-trip ticket available on the eTix app, which will save riders 20%.
It will have up to 60 electric buses when it's expected to open in summer of 2026.
People are returning to the New York City subway in big numbers. But new statistics show a jump in crime, too.
Now work can proceed on the East River Tunnels and the Penn Access project.
The MTA tells CBS2's Ali Bauman while there are incidents of people being pushed onto subway tracks, the majority of incidents involve people with mental health issues walking on the tracks voluntarily.
It happened around midnight at the Whitlock Avenue station in the Foxhurst section.
If you had trouble getting to your favorite websites or apps Tuesday, you were not alone.
The pandemic took a toll on the agency. More than 170 workers died, and many got sick. Ridership and revenue declines caused a temporary hiring freeze. Plus, retirements.
A fruit stand worker and an MTA conductor were injured in separate attacks.
After being stalled for years, state and federal leaders believe the expansion of the Second Avenue subway is finally going to get the green light.
Mayor Bill de Blasio is urging Gov. Kathy Hochul to impose a COVID vaccine mandate on MTA employees.
Akeem Loney was well known in the soccer community. He volunteered his time with kids, and was always in high spirits.
Hochul will be joined by MTA officials and local lawmakers for a tour of the phase 2 tunnel north of the 96th Street Q train station.
The MTA says the renaming is part of a project to honor the neighborhood's unique Haitian roots and boost economic development in the area.
Newly released video shows the suspects walk up to a 73-year-old man working at a fruit stand and shoot him in the face, while recording it on a cellphone.
Commuters are raising questions about the need to enact congestion pricing, the charging a hefty fee for anyone driving into Manhattan's Central Business District below 60th Street.
At a board meeting Wednesday morning, the agency said 64% of riders surveyed said they feel safer in the presence of uniformed officers.
Just in time for the Islanders' first game in their new home, the Long Island Rail Road on Tuesday opened its first new station in 50 years, adjacent to the new UBS Arena and Belmont Park.
Police said the victim was on the tracks when he was hit by the 7 train.
According to authorities, around 1:45 p.m. Friday on the northbound R train platform, a man allegedly tried to grab the victim's purse and then pushed her onto the tracks.
The MTA is also offering discounts to shows for riders who purchase tickets online.
Pete Rose, the baseball legend who was banned for gambling, has died.
A partnership between one of the commissioners of the Department of City Planning and the Brooklyn Public Library looks to educate people about issues around housing.
A federal judge dismissed the lawsuit over COVID deaths in nursing homes filed against former Gov. Andrew Cuomo.
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 partnership between one of the commissioners of the Department of City Planning and the Brooklyn Public Library looks to educate people about issues around housing.
A federal judge dismissed the lawsuit over COVID deaths in nursing homes filed against former Gov. Andrew Cuomo.
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.
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 federal judge dismissed the lawsuit over COVID deaths in nursing homes filed against former Gov. Andrew Cuomo.
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.
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."
Pete Rose, the baseball legend who was banned for gambling, has died.
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.
A partnership between one of the commissioners of the Department of City Planning and the Brooklyn Public Library looks to educate people about issues around housing.
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.
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's a story told through beautiful postcards and artifacts. CBS News New York's Dave Carlin reports.
A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit alleging the Cuomo administration undercounted the COVID-19 death toll in nursing homes, according to the former governor's lawyer.
The city announced the launch of the final phase of its project to fix the leaking Delaware Aqueduct for good, but it requires more water get sourced from alternate reservoir. CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock reports.
CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan covered the case from the beginning and on Monday spoke to grieving families.
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.