Expensive Commute? Schumer's New Proposal May Give Students A Lift
Federal funding could be down the road to help college students who commute to school.
Federal funding could be down the road to help college students who commute to school.
The city is quadrupling its contribution to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority in exchange for assurances that the $2.5 billion will go directly to capital improvements.
Cuomo, de Blasio and MTA Chairman Tom Prendergast announced on Saturday that the state will pick up $8.3 billion of the $26.1 billion tab, while New York City will commit $2.5 billion.
A federal judge on Wednesday ordered that a pair of Muslim comedians must be allowed to post their ads on the subway.
An MTA spokesperson said the delay is because Amtrack, which shares the rail junction, has not provided the necessary employees.
A financial fight is threatening to shut down some Metropolitan Transportation Authority projects.
With thousands expected to attend the pope's Central Park procession and Mass at Madison Square Garden, the MTA and Port Authority have ramped up service.
It happened around 2:30 a.m. in the Kingsbridge section near the corner of West 231st street and Kingsbridge Avenue.
A man has been arrested and charged with exposing himself to a woman on a Brooklyn subway train – in an incident that led to a viral social media post.
Neighbors say an overpass in Brooklyn is an accident waiting to happen, as many trucks cannot clear its low height.
The MTA says service has been fully restored on the G line following a minor derailment that snarled Friday morning's commute and threatened to upend weekend service.
Crews inspect and repair the G line following a minor derailment that snarled service on Sept. 10, 2015.
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority on Thursday said it was "reviewing protocols" after a straphanger's encounter with a flasher on the subway.
Police said the man got into a verbal dispute with the driver before throwing the can.
A recent report said it will take more than half a century to repair all the problems in the city's subway stations, but the Metropolitan Transportation Authority reiterated Thursday that it disagrees with the group's recommendations.
A new report said the Metropolitan Transportation Authority is on track to repair and spruce up all of its subway stations – by 2067.
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority says the 34th Street-Hudson Yards station will debut on Sept. 13.
The audit found on-time performance in 2014 dropped to 74 percent on weekdays and 81 percent on weekends compared to 81 percent and 85 percent in 2013.
After a series of deadly train crashes, Congress mandated all railroads to install new technology to make trains safer by the end of the year.
The incident took place at around noon Tuesday at 170th Street and Inwood Avenue.
The July 4 incident started after the driver told the suspect he was not allowed on the bus with his bike, police said.
The incident happened around 1:15 p.m.
Among other projects, the money would help pay for the next phase of the Second Avenue subway line.
If you thought this plan had left the station, well, it just rode the rails back from oblivion.
Mayor Bill de Blasio's administration wants the Metropolitan Transportation Authority to work with New York City to figure out how to fund a $14 billion gap in the transportation agency's capital plan.
"The ugly practice of blackface was the furthest thing from my mind," the New York Republican said.
The strike, the first by East and Gulf Coast dockworkers since 1977, had shut down 14 ports since Tuesday.
Many New York City Public Schools parents and students say city school buses are often arriving too early, too late or not at all.
A company hired for $10 million to replace lead pipes in Newark lied about getting the work done, federal prosecutors say.
A group trying to save Little Italy's Elizabeth Street Garden from eviction proposed alternate sites for an affordable housing complex.
Many New York City Public Schools parents and students say city school buses are often arriving too early, too late or not at all.
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.
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 company hired for $10 million to replace lead pipes in Newark lied about getting the work done, federal prosecutors say.
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.
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.
"The ugly practice of blackface was the furthest thing from my mind," the New York Republican said.
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.
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.
A woman was stabbed to death in a store on the Bronx on Thursday afternoon. No arrests have been made. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports.
We continue our Hispanic History Month coverage with a small business you may have seen on street corners across New York City. CBS News New York's Kristie Keleshian tells us more about an iconic family-owned business in the Bronx that brings flavored ice to all five boroughs.
We continue to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, and a huge part of the Hispanic culture, as many know, is music. CBS News New York's Zinnia Maldonado brings us a story exploring how some folks are working to keep the salsa genre alive and thriving.
The International Longshoremen's Association, the union representing striking U.S. dockworkers at East and Gulf coast ports, reached a tentative deal Thursday to suspend its strike until Jan. 15 to negotiate a new contract.
The Jets are heading across the pond, where they'll face the Vikings on Sunday for the 2024 NFL London Games. It's a seven-hour trip with a five-hour time difference. The team says the key is trying to stay on a New York schedule. CBS News New York's Steve Overmyer reports.