MTA Bans Alcohol Advertising On Subways And Buses
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is banning the advertising of alcohol beverages on all New York City buses, subway cars and stations.
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is banning the advertising of alcohol beverages on all New York City buses, subway cars and stations.
The new payment system would begin in 2019 with the creation of a website and installation of contactless readers at 500 subway turnstiles and 600 buses.
Mayor Bill de Blasio and the NYPD were on the defensive Monday, after being slammed by the governor and head of the MTA for not doing enough to deal with the homeless problem in the subways.
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is threatening to cut back emergency subway repairs if the city does not cough up hundreds of millions of dollars.
The fare payment system would let riders tap into the turnstile or bus.
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority has introduced a new program in hopes of making bus service faster and safer.
Problems with MetroCard vending machines this weekend have been fixed and should not affect the Monday morning commute, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority said Sunday.
Earlier in the day, it was cash-only citywide. Station agents said the outage was due to a problem with the phone lines.
The days of the subway station clerk appear to be numbered.
The MTA hopes it will reduce the time it takes riders to get on and off the trains.
The Bronx-Whitestone and Throgs Neck bridges were the last two crossing to go cashless Saturday.
The city of Yonkers said the MTA is putting the brakes on its waterfront revitalization plans.
At the first MTA board meeting since the so-called "Summer of Hell," there was anger, frustration and worry on the part of board members about how to pay for subway improvements.
Even people on the MTA board in charge of the $100 million towers can't say why they're being used or what's in them.
She said the face has haunted her for 10 years, and told CBS2's Bauman about the day the stranger sat down next to her on the subway.
It could be the most recognizable phrase in New York: "Stand clear of the closing doors, please." You know his voice, but his name?
It happened at 6:18 a.m. Monday on Main Street and Northern Boulevard.
New York state Gov. Andrew Cuomo called for an immediate investigation Sunday, after a Con Edison substation failure in Brooklyn led to outages across the borough and snagged the subway system.
One addition at a newly reopened Brooklyn subway station has some riders scratching their heads asking, "What is this?"
Tram troubles have been upsetting people on Roosevelt Island. Commuters complained that construction is causing long lines and long waits.
When we started this series eight weeks ago, the warning signs had already piled up – on paper, in statistics and if you're a commuter – probably in your experience. So how have we responded?
The study also found a 30 percent increase in lost hours due to subway delays over the past few years.
New Yorkers have offered a 'to-do' list for the next mayor of New York City; they're things whoever wins in November should address ASAP.
After collecting more than 2,000 commuter responses, the survey found that nearly 50 percent of riders say delays are the biggest issue while 75 percent say they missed appointments due to subway delays in the last two weeks.
Frequently repeated announcements are hardly music to the ears of drivers at one busy East River crossing.
Garrett Mitchell delivered a two-run shot to give the Brewers a victory over the Mets that evened their NL Wild Card Series.
A Long Island man says he was scammed out of $25,000 by someone impersonating a real business online.
The Elizabeth Street Garden in New York City's Little Italy has been served an eviction notice by city officials.
John Tolkin, Lewis Morgan and Elias Manoel each scored a goal in the second half and the New York Red Bulls beat Toronto FC 4-1.
Teenager Mitja Ilenic and Santiago Rodríguez led NYCFC to a victory over FC Cincinnati.
The Elizabeth Street Garden in New York City's Little Italy has been served an eviction notice by city officials.
Moshe Lavi and Leat Corinne Unger say they've been giving a voice to their family members still in Hamas captivity one year after being kidnapped by Hamas.
New York City Schools Chancellor David Banks will be stepping down in October, not at the end of December as originally announced.
Rosh Hashanah is supposed to be a celebration of the new year, but the pain of the past year is palpable for many Jews.
Survivors of sex abuse in Brooklyn and Bronx juvenile detention facilities told traumatic stories on Wednesday.
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.
Fort Lee community members are calling for transparency in the investigation into the death of Victoria Lee, who was shot and killed by police officers in July.
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.
A Long Island man says he was scammed out of $25,000 by someone impersonating a real business online.
A Suffolk County community that was isolated by a road collapse in August's devastating storms and floods finally has relief.
Suffolk County Police have a new tool in their fight against the fentanyl epidemic: Five TruNarc devices that can quickly identify hundreds of illegal drugs in one simple test.
The woman convicted of luring five young men into a Long Island park where they were attacked by MS-13 gang members was sentenced to 50 years in prison Tuesday.
Nassau County public and private schools have been dealing with dozens of false threats this year.
Survivors of sex abuse in Brooklyn and Bronx juvenile detention facilities told traumatic stories on Wednesday.
Judge Tanya Chutkan unsealed an expansive new filing in special counsel Jack Smith's case against former President Donald Trump in Washington, D.C.
NYC Mayor Eric Adams may face additional charges, along with possible co-conspirators, in a superseding indictment, federal prosecutors say.
The 2024 vice presidential nominees, Republican JD Vance and Democrat Tim Walz, sparred over a wide range of issues in the VP debate, hosted by CBS News.
Read the full transcript of the vice presidential debate hosted by CBS News between Sen. JD Vance and Gov. Tim Walz.
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.
Garrett Mitchell delivered a two-run shot to give the Brewers a victory over the Mets that evened their NL Wild Card Series.
John Tolkin, Lewis Morgan and Elias Manoel each scored a goal in the second half and the New York Red Bulls beat Toronto FC 4-1.
Teenager Mitja Ilenic and Santiago Rodríguez led NYCFC to a victory over FC Cincinnati.
The indefatigable Mets continued their thrilling week by beating the Brewers in an NL Wild Card Series opener.
Pete Rose, Major League Baseball's all-time hit leader who was later banned for betting on games, has died.
Moshe Lavi and Leat Corinne Unger say they've been giving a voice to their family members still in Hamas captivity one year after being kidnapped by Hamas.
As Jewish communities around the world are preparing for the holiday of Rosh Hashana, Masbia Soup Kitchen launches massive campaign to help feed thousands.
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.
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 has your First Alert Forecast for October 2 at 11 p.m.
From Tuesday's missile attack in Israel to the High Holy Days and the upcoming one-year mark of the Oct. 7 attacks, law enforcement isn't taking any chances. The FBI says the U.S. is in a heightened threat environment and urged vigilance for threats against religious communities. CBS News New York's Alecia Reid has more on what New York City is doing to keep everyone safe.
New York City Schools Chancellor David Banks is retiring earlier than expected. The announcement comes nearly a month after the raid on his home by federal investigators, and Wednesday, prosecutors revealed more people could soon be charged alongside Mayor Eric Adams. CBS News New York's Ali Bauman is following the developments.
A Long Island man thought he was buying a rare classic car online, but he says he ended up sending $25,000 to a scammer impersonating a real business. The real business owner says he reported the imposter website to federal law enforcement weeks ago, so why is the listing still up? CBS News New York investigative reporter Tim McNicholas went searching for answers.
The beloved Elizabeth Street Garden in Little Italy has been told it must close in two weeks as the city prepares to use the space for affordable housing, but some say the fight isn't over yet. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal has the story.