Bill Would Mandate MTA Reporting Of Bedbug Incidents Within 24 Hours
Two city lawmakers are proposing a bill to require the Metropolitan Transportation Authority to immediately inform riders of any bedbug incidents within 24 hours.
Two city lawmakers are proposing a bill to require the Metropolitan Transportation Authority to immediately inform riders of any bedbug incidents within 24 hours.
Riders are weighing in on findings from a new report saying Metro-North has sacrificed safety for on-time performance.
Bedbugs were reported on yet another subway train Monday, when a conductor reported she was bitten on an N Train.
The operator didn't come to a stop until after the train passed the Spring Street station and saw the headlights of a downtown train at West 4th Street.
The worker was about 100 feet below ground between two tunnels when a pipe fell on his leg, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority said.
Astorino says the MTA's five-year plan is expiring this year, and there still isn't a proposal to replace it.
Members of the unions representing most Long Island Rail Road workers have approved the four-year contract that was negotiated last month.
The MTA is upgrading the software used for credit and debit cards so only cash will be accepted at machines.
The spike in arrests of subway dancers has performers fighting back, speaking on the steps of City Hall Tuesday.
The MTA announced Tuesday it has joined forces with the New York City Department of Transportation to install new neighborhood-specific maps in all city subway stations.
According to published reports, bedbugs have transferred to a new subway line in New York City.
The fire broke out around 6:30 a.m. at a building on 51st Avenue near the Queens Midtown Tunnel in Long Island City.
Straphangers Campaign spokesman Gene Russianoff told D'Auria the worst line is the No. 2, which runs from Brooklyn College to Pelham in the Bronx.
The MTA said there will be no service between the Nassau Avenue station in Greenpoint and Court Square in Long Island City until Sept. 2.
Starting Friday night the "G" will be shut down between Greenpoint, Brooklyn and Long Island City, Queens for a total of five weeks.
A 2-year-old child rolled onto the subway tracks in Queens Monday and survived, thanks to the quick action of the little girl's mother and that of a subway cleaner who helped the frightened mother grab her child before a train arrived.
The accident happened just after 5 p.m. on Columbia Street in the Cobble Hill section of the borough.
Commuters call it a love-hate relationship, but after bracing for life without the railroad, riders say the busiest commuter rail line in the nation is still the best bet to get to and from the city.
There was handshaking and back-patting all around on Thursday, after Gov. Andrew Cuomo helped broker a deal between the Metropolitan Transportation Authority and the Long Island Rail Road unions to avoid a potentially crippling strike.
Commuters let out a big sigh of relief Thursday, after Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced an agreement that has averted a crippling Long Island Rail Road strike.
With a Long Island Rail Road strike potentially set to start on Sunday, the unions and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority returned to the bargaining table Wednesday and talked for several hours without reaching a deal.
If a strike goes ahead for the Long Island Rail Road, how long will it take for the trains to stop running?
Businesses along West Park Avenue right near the Long Beach train station say a strike will hurt, even if it's short.
There are no plans to restart talks between the MTA and workers' unions after negotiations broke down on Monday with both sides walking away from the table.
Long Island Rail Road unions say talks with the Metropolitan Transportation Authority have collapsed with just six days left before a potential walkout of 5,400 workers.
The annual Global Citizen Festival on Central Park's Great Lawn should be moved, a New York City Councilmember said Thursday.
Stew Leonard's is recalling dozens of Chocolate Chunk Banana Bread loaves that were sold at its Danbury location in Connecticut.
A bystander who was shot by NYPD officers at a Brooklyn subway station in September plans to sue the city for $80 million.
The New York Mets defeated the Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday night to win their NL Wild Card Series.
A woman who says she worked as a hair-and-makeup stylist for Garth Brooks alleged in a lawsuit that he raped her in a Los Angeles hotel in 2019.
The annual Global Citizen Festival on Central Park's Great Lawn should be moved, a New York City Councilmember said Thursday.
A bystander who was shot by NYPD officers at a Brooklyn subway station in September plans to sue the city for $80 million.
The New York Mets defeated the Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday night to win their NL Wild Card Series.
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.
Stew Leonard's is recalling dozens of Chocolate Chunk Banana Bread loaves that were sold at its Danbury location in Connecticut.
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.
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 funeral 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.
The New York Mets defeated the Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday night to win their NL Wild Card Series.
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.
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.
Janice Canfield, pancreatic cancer survivor and Dr. William Nealon, Surgical Oncologist at Northwell Health Cancer Institute joins CBS New York to discuss this Sunday's walk.
Vicki Salemi, career expert for Monster joins CBS New York to discuss how to get a seasonal job in time for the fall holidays.
The International Longshoremen's Association reached a tentative deal Thursday to suspend its strike until Jan. 15. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook has the latest.
CBS News New York's Tony Sadiku has the latest weather forecast.
CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn has your First Alert Forecast for October 3 at 11 p.m.