Ida In NYC: Gov. Kathy Hochul Questions Why Subways Weren't Closed Earlier, Details Priorities To Avoid Station Flooding
The waters pouring into the 28th Street subway station Wednesday night looked like a mini Niagara Falls.
The waters pouring into the 28th Street subway station Wednesday night looked like a mini Niagara Falls.
A flash flood watch is in effect until 2 p.m. Thursday, and the Office of Emergency Management issued a travel advisory into Thursday morning.
It was the morning after a massive subway meltdown -- 7:15 a.m. -- and if New Yorkers wanted to know where their governor was, the answer was simple.
A battery-powered back-up system engaged to keep the subway system running, but it didn't revert back to Con Ed power when it was available.
The MTA is getting a new conductor, but Hochul says she doesn't want to drive the train, she just wants to make sure it stays on the track.
The MTA, along with the state and city transportation departments, announced they will hold 13 virtual meetings between Sept. 23 and Oct. 13.
Shared rides were suspended in March 2020 due to the pandemic, but earlier this summer, the MTA announced they would return on July 6.
Concerns about the storm prompted the MTA to suspend service in some areas Sunday.
Portions of the Long Island Rail Road and Metro-North will be suspended on Sunday when Hurricane Henri arrives in the Tri-State Area.
Police said he pulled out a knife and told her "I'm going to kill you."
The agency said the employee has been removed from service and will no longer be allowed to drive a train.
It's a question on the minds of many commuters -- will congestion pricing still come to New York City without Gov. Andrew Cuomo steering the train?
Sources told CBS2 news that Terrell Harris' girlfriend posted photos on Instagram showing herself behind the controls, leading MTA workers to contact authorities.
Hochul, a native of Buffalo, is becoming New York's instant governor during turbulent times.
The incident happened at around 9 a.m. on Thursday on a Q8 bus on Jamaica Avenue near 148th Street.
Friday is the last day on the job for Sarah Feinberg, who is stepping down as interim president of the New York City Transit Authority.
Feinberg says she would consider being state MTA chair, a position that would be created if the State Senate decides to split her current role into two jobs.
The MTA has not said what caused the problem.
The mayor presented the MTA with a fake $15 billion check Tuesday, saying that implementing congestion pricing would effectively invest that same amount into the city's mass transit.
It was initially planned to be implemented in March, then November.
Transit advocates argue the MTA's plan to add a lane of traffic to the Belt Parkway would only attract more cars to the road.
The Long Island Rail Road is suffering trough plummeting monthly ridership.
What a difference a day made for commuters entering the 157th Street subway station. On Thursday, they waded through waist deep water while heavy rain pounded the city.
Before the pandemic, Mendez said he was pretty much invisible to riders. But now, all of that has changed.
Police said a red BMW sedan was traveling at a high rate of speed when it hit an express bus on the Staten Island-Manhattan route.
Pete Rose, Major League Baseball's all-time hit leader who was later banned for betting on games, 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, Major League Baseball's all-time hit leader who was later banned for betting on games, 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.
CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn says once this front clears out, the rest of the week, including the weekend, looks really nice.
Daniel Arbeeny filed a federal wrongful death lawsuit against Cuomo two years ago. However, a judge dismissed the case on Monday. Her reason for doing so has not yet been released. CBS News New York's Maurice Dubois reports.
Democratic nominee Tim Walz and Republican JD Vance will square off for 90 minutes, with different rules than the presidential debate. CBS News New York's Dick Brennan has the story.
Tens of thousands of port workers up and down the East Coast were threatening to walk off the job at midnight. CBS News New York's Lori Bordonaro reports.
Pearson spent 30 years in the NYPD and then 11 in the private sector before Adams named him the senior advisor for public safety and COVID recovery. CBS News New York's Ali Bauman reports.