More Wi-Fi, Cell Service Coming To NYC Subway
Gov. Andrew Cuomo detailed the improvements Friday, saying the five-year, $29 billion plan will restore New York's legacy of building big for future generations.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo detailed the improvements Friday, saying the five-year, $29 billion plan will restore New York's legacy of building big for future generations.
A rail problem at Queensboro Plaza left commuters stranded in the bitter cold during the late afternoon rush Tuesday.
The closures will be in effect for 12 weeks.
Starting Monday night, the south tube of the Queens Midtown Tunnel will be shut from 10:30 p.m. to 5:30 a.m.
Several people were injured in an accident involving an MTA bus in Brooklyn on Sunday night.
An MTA bus rolled backwards into an intersection on the Upper West Side, causing a chain collision of several vehicles.
Graffiti was an infamous symbol of the decline and decay of New York City in the 1970s and '80s, and some now say it appears to be making a comeback.
Wayne Alman, 52, has been charged with failure to yield to a pedestrian, police said.
Timeline questions were recently raised by an independent MTA engineer, warning that installation of track, communications and a power system could slow the pace of construction.
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is looking to crack down on toll evaders.
Hidden away behind an enormous blue fence along Grand Street in Williamsburg is a struggling bodega, and an owner worried about losing his business.
Commuters this weekend will hit a snag on 10 subway lines around the city.
A Williamsburg bodega owner says a construction awning put up by the MTA has seriously impacted his business.
A teenager has been arrested for allegedly temporarily blinding a city bus driver with a laser pointer.
The man was riding a Bx15 bus when he aimed the laser pointer at the driver's rearview mirror, police said.
A set of controversial subway ads featuring what appear to be Nazi symbols has been removed, following a livid response.
If environmental reviews are expedited, the agency will look to fund the money to start the second phase of construction sooner.
Cellphone and Wi-Fi service is coming to more New York City subway stations.
The MTA said the line is closed for track and infrastructure work.
The MTA proposed a $1 billion cut to work on the new Second Avenue subway line as part of a new capital plan that is facing opposition from some city officials.
The woman was riding the B13 bus on Wyckoff Avenue between Harman Street and Green Avenue when shots were fired.
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority has revealed how it plans to spend the billions of dollars the city and state have agreed to give the transit agency.
MTA spokesman Kevin Ortiz said riders should notice a difference once the agency adds 31 more roundtrips on the 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, A, C, E, J, M, N and S lines.
The driver, a 58-year-old male, was taken to Jacobi Medical Center for irritation to his face and eyes.
The attorney's for Breitkopf's wife, Paula, filed a lawsuit against many parties, including the MTA because it was found that an MTA officer had fired the fatal shot.
A group trying to save Little Italy's Elizabeth Street Garden from eviction proposed alternate sites for an affordable housing complex.
An innocent man is free after spending eight years in prison for a murder the Brooklyn district attorney says he didn't commit.
Democrat Andy Kim and Republican Curtis Bashaw discuss the issues in New Jersey U.S. Senate race
People on social media are posting photos of empty store shelves as concerns mount over the strike's impact on bathroom tissue supplies.
Daniel Penny returned to court Thursday for a pre-trial hearing in the 2023 subway chokehold death of Jordan Neely.
A group trying to save Little Italy's Elizabeth Street Garden from eviction proposed alternate sites for an affordable housing complex.
An innocent man is free after spending eight years in prison for a murder the Brooklyn district attorney says he didn't commit.
Daniel Penny returned to court Thursday for a pre-trial hearing in the 2023 subway chokehold death of Jordan Neely.
A wake is being held today for Babylon teen Bella Trezza, following last month's deadly crash on Long Island.
The Elizabeth Street Garden in New York City's Little Italy has been served an eviction notice by city officials.
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.
Democrat Andy Kim and Republican Curtis Bashaw discuss the issues in New Jersey U.S. Senate race
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.
A wake is being held today for Babylon teen Bella Trezza, following last month's deadly crash on Long Island.
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.
Democrat Andy Kim and Republican Curtis Bashaw discuss the issues in New Jersey U.S. Senate race
President Biden sought to strike a bipartisan tone as he toured the severe damage wrought by Hurricane Helene.
Woody Johnson repeatedly looped in ethics personnel when wealthy people from both sides of the Atlantic sought favors.
A federal intelligence bulletin, authored by FBI, DHS and NCTC, warns of potential violent extremism in response to the one-year mark of the Oct. 7 attack on Israel.
Survivors of sex abuse in Brooklyn and Bronx juvenile detention facilities told traumatic stories on Wednesday.
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.
Whale tails off the shores of Brooklyn is quite the sight. CBS News New York's John Dias recently joined the journey with a group of sightseers hoping to catch of glimpse.
CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn says there's a slight chance of rain during the latter half of Friday, but otherwise the weekend looks really nice.
An innocent man is free after spending eight years in prison for a murder the Brooklyn district attorney says he didn't commit. CBS News New York's Jennifer Bisram has more on his road to freedom and the increase in exonerations in the borough.
A group trying to save Little Italy's Elizabeth Street Garden from eviction proposed alternate sites for an affordable housing complex. CBS News New York's Kristie Keleshian reports.
The Great Jack O'Lantern Blaze in Croton-on-Hudson, New York attracts thousands every night, so who better to give us pumpkin carving tips than one of their artists? CBS News New York's Steve Overmyer spoke to Carmen Doyon.