MTA Details 13-Point Plan As Phase One Reopening Set For New York City Monday
Subway ridership is expected to be at 10-15% of pre-pandemic levels during Phase One, said MTA Chairman Pat Foye. Bus ridership will be about 30-40% of normal.
Subway ridership is expected to be at 10-15% of pre-pandemic levels during Phase One, said MTA Chairman Pat Foye. Bus ridership will be about 30-40% of normal.
MTA officials say speeding up buses will help alleviate subway congestion.
We're just days away from Phase 1 of reopening in New York City. That means more people using subways and buses to get back to work.
The mayor was asked what he would tell New Yorkers who don't have a car and don't feel comfortable riding mass transit as the city prepares to reopen.
Johnson says one of the most urgent needs is a plan for mass transit.
The MTA says ridership is up this month over last. In April it was 9% of what it would normally see and the uptick this month is to 11.5%.
Officials are prioritizing Long Island Rail Road service for essential workers and say if you are you not an essential worker, find alternate travel.
CBS2 is continuing its series honoring victims of the coronavirus pandemic. Reporter Jessica Moore has more on two public servants who were committed to helping others.
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is using new technology it hopes will stop coronavirus in its tracks.
The Essential Connector app offers a real-time map to navigate the MTA's enhanced overnight bus service.
The MTA chairman says the agency is looking at "everything" when it comes to providing New Yorkers a safe ride on mass transit, even if that means making reservations to ride the subway.
Foye says everything is on the table, including the possibility of reserving spots on trains or buses and social distancing on subway platforms.
The MTA projects an $8.9 billion loss in revenue through 2021.
Service officially shut down between 1 and 5 a.m. at all 472 stations in order to disinfect cars and platforms and to prevent the homeless from riding overnight.
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority plans to shut down overnight subway service Tuesday night for the first time in 115 years.
The mayor has promised a safe bed and support services to every homeless person being displaced by the nightly shutdown of all subway service meant to give MTA crews time to clean trains.
Starting next week, the city's subway system will not be running 24/7 service for the first time ever.
The nightly shut down will commence at 1 a.m. May 6.
The MTA also announced some additional changes to its Code of Conduct on Wednesday.
The flames gutted a northbound 2 train and killed its operator, Garrett Goble.
After weeks of ugly finger pointing about an increase in the number of homeless on the subways, Mayor Bill de Blasio has offered a solution.
The MTA says since early March, the entire fleet of subway cars and buses gets disinfected every 72 hours, but its conductors tell us they're not seeing it.
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority's controversial congestion pricing plan is another victim of the coronavirus pandemic.
The letter cites the high rate of deaths among MTA workers.
The MTA says fewer riders and toll revenues, down more than 60%, will cost it nearly $6 billion.
Mayor Eric Adams' legal team filed suit Tuesday seeking sanctions on federal prosecutors for leaking details of their investigation to the media.
"It's shocking. Our youngest victim at the time of the occurrence was nine years old," Houston-based lawyer Tony Buzbee said.
New York City residents will notice a more visible police presence after Iran's attacks on Israel.
A 70-year-old box turtle with an unusual beak now has a forever home at a Long Island animal rescue.
Dockworkers are walking picket lines at major East and Gulf coast ports, with consumers likely to feel the impact in coming weeks should it continue.
Mayor Eric Adams' legal team filed suit Tuesday seeking sanctions on federal prosecutors for leaking details of their investigation to the media.
New York City residents will notice a more visible police presence after Iran's attacks on Israel.
A 70-year-old box turtle with an unusual beak now has a forever home at a Long Island animal rescue.
Earlier this year, Gianna and Kimberly Gotti were involved in an altercation at Locust Valley High School. Tuesday, the assault charges they faced were dismissed.
Two former FDNY chiefs are facing bribery and corruption charges for allegedly providing preferential treatment to people and companies that needed fire safety reviews and inspections.
A port strike has thousands of dockworkers on the picket lines along the East and Gulf coasts, including New York and New Jersey.
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.
A port strike has thousands of dockworkers on the picket lines along the East and Gulf coasts, including New York and New Jersey.
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 70-year-old box turtle with an unusual beak now has a forever home at a Long Island animal rescue.
Earlier this year, Gianna and Kimberly Gotti were involved in an altercation at Locust Valley High School. Tuesday, the assault charges they faced were dismissed.
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.
Mayor Eric Adams' legal team filed suit Tuesday seeking sanctions on federal prosecutors for leaking details of their investigation to the media.
Two former FDNY chiefs are facing bribery and corruption charges for allegedly providing preferential treatment to people and companies that needed fire safety reviews and inspections.
Vice presidential candidates Gov. Tim Walz and Sen. JD Vance are poised to go head-to-head tonight at their first and only debate, hosted by CBS News.
Former President Jimmy Carter has defied the odds in hospice care and reached his 100th birthday.
A federal judge dismissed the lawsuit over COVID deaths in nursing homes filed against former Gov. Andrew Cuomo.
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."
John Amos was best known for his roles in "Roots" and the 1970s sitcom "Good Times."
Broadway is mourning the death of actor Gavin Creel, a star who shined on stage for more than 20 years.
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.
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.
Recovering turtles by the hundreds make Turtle Rescue of the Hamptons home. However, the one that's turning heads was brought in by a family unsure how to help him. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff has the story.
CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn says the rest of the week is shaping up to be very nice.
CBS News New York's Jessica Moore has more on who will be representing Democrat Tim Walz and Republican JD Vance.
An attorney based in Texas says he is representing 120 accusers who have come forward with sexual misconduct claims against Sean "Diddy" Combs.
Adams' legal team filed suit Tuesday, seeking sanctions on federal prosecutors for leaking details of their investigation to the media. CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer reports.