Coronavirus Precautions: MTA Cleaning Subways And Stations To Stop The Spread
Transit officials said this new protocol ensures the full fleet will be sanitized every 72 hours, all to prevent the disease from spreading.
Transit officials said this new protocol ensures the full fleet will be sanitized every 72 hours, all to prevent the disease from spreading.
Police said the 54-year-old driver had exited his Bx 27 bus to check on a school bus that was blocking the road.
The incident happened in Boerum Hill in Brooklyn, and now the MTA is investigating.
They have already disassembled the crib, but still have not made the time to properly let go of their stillborn son's ashes.
One of the most serious citywide problems has manifested itself inside Grand Central Terminal.
It's only in New York City - like taking the LIRR from Woodside, Queens to Penn Station, or riding a Metro-North train from a station in the Bronx to Grand Central.
Byford is credited with improving transit performance, including decreasing subway delays, since he signed on two years ago.
According to officials, almost every week a bus driver is physically assaulted -- and the number of incidents is on the rise.
A 60-day grace period starts Thursday.
There have been several viral videos of subway lawlessness recently.
Last month subways had the best on-time arrival in seven years. Service also improved for Metro-North and the Long Island Rail Road.
It's an action and a presence some restaurateurs say is long overdue.
Business owners want to see more police patrolling the terminal and more help offered to the homeless so they don't have to take up residence there.
Police said the incident happened at around 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday near Fountain Avenue and Linden Boulevard in East New York.
There is possible relief on the horizon for drivers in the city.
Foye joined CBSN New York's political reporter Marcia Kramer for this week's episode of "The Point."
"I think it's appropriate for an advisory group like that to have the ability to meet, on occasion, in private," Foye said.
Signs say parking is allowed on the street except from 7-10 a.m. and 4-7 p.m. when the area is used as a bus lane.
Getting to a subway station during the overnight hours may get easier for people living in the outer boroughs.
One year later, the same sign hangs at the top of the still-broken escalator that sparked the investigation.
Recently, several trains had to be taken out of service after they were covered top to bottom in paint.
Police say the suspect was roaming around underground for about an hour before officers were finally able to get him off the tracks and into custody.
It has led to serious questions about the security of the trains and who is patrolling underground.
Daniari told police she was standing on the C train platform at the West 155th Street and Saint Nicholas Avenue station when a couple yelled anti-sexual orientation slurs, then slapped and spit on her.
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority says the vandalism is happening out of sight of cameras and cops.
Residents in Glen Oaks, Queens say squirrels are wreaking havoc on their cars.
Nassau County public and private schools have been dealing with dozens of false threats this year.
Sumner Redstone, the former executive chairman of CBS, was honored with a street renaming in Midtown on Tuesday.
Sen. JD Vance and Gov. Tim Walz are on stage for the CBS News vice presidential debate in New York.
Mayor Eric Adams' legal team filed suit Tuesday seeking sanctions on federal prosecutors for leaking details of their investigation to the media.
Residents in Glen Oaks, Queens say squirrels are wreaking havoc on their cars.
Sumner Redstone, the former executive chairman of CBS, was honored with a street renaming in Midtown on Tuesday.
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.
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.
Nassau County public and private schools have been dealing with dozens of false threats this year.
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.
Sen. JD Vance and Gov. Tim Walz are on stage for the CBS News vice presidential debate in New York.
Mayor Eric Adams' legal team filed suit Tuesday seeking sanctions on federal prosecutors for leaking details of their investigation to the media.
One of two former FDNY chiefs who were indicted on bribery and corruption charges has agreed to plead guilty.
Vice presidential candidates Gov. Tim Walz and Sen. JD Vance are going 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.
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.
Residents in Glen Oaks, Queens say squirrels are wreaking havoc on their cars.
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.
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.
There's concern at Nassau County schools, which have seen more than triple the number of false threat calls so far this school year compared to last year. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
Gov. Tim Walz and Sen. J.D. Vance are set to face off in a debate at the CBS Broadcast Center on Tuesday. CBS News New York's Dick Brennan, Ali Bauman and Jessica Moore report.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams and Gov. Kathy Hochul both say they're taking steps to protect Jewish New Yorkers in the wake of Iran's attack on Israel. CBS News New York investigative reporter Tim McNicholas shows us what's being done.
There's growing tension in the Middle East as Iran launches missiles at Israel. Nearly 200 missiles have been fired, forcing millions to take cover. CBS News New York investigator Mahsa Saeidi has the latest developments, and Tim McNicholas reports on stepped-up security in New York City.
The life and legacy of Sumner Redstone, the former executive chairman of CBS, was honored Tuesday with the renaming of 44th and Seventh Avenue as Sumner Redstone Way. Family and friends of the Redstones and Paramount Global joined together for the celebration. CBS News New York's Maurice DuBois reports.