Man accused of groping women on subway
Investigators said the man groped at least two women, including one at the 23rd Street station in Chelsea on Aug. 23.
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Investigators said the man groped at least two women, including one at the 23rd Street station in Chelsea on Aug. 23.
Police charged Samuel Junker, 41, with felony assault after he allegedly pushed Xu Yanan, 34, onto the tracks.
Police say the victim made it back onto the platform and was taken to the hospital with a minor leg injury.
Good Samaritans helped the woman back onto the platform, and she was taken to the hospital with a minor leg injury. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook has the latest on the search for her attacker.
Police say the victim was able to pull herself back onto the platform and was taken to the hospital with a minor leg injury. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook speaks with other riders for their reaction.
Police say the victim was able to pull herself back onto the platform and was taken to the hospital with a minor leg injury. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook has the latest from the scene.
A major water main break flooded Times Square overnight, turning streets and subways into a river. CBS New York's Alice Gainer has the latest from crews on the scene.
Subway service has been restored but riders are facing heavy delays after water seeped into the system for hours.
A water main break flooded Times Square overnight, turning streets into a river for the early morning commute.
Monday's commute looks different for subway riders on the F and M lines, due to track work in the 63rd Street Tunnel between Manhattan and Queens. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook has what to know before you go.
Service changes take effect this morning for subway riders in Manhattan and Queens, and it could impact the commute for months ahead. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook is live in Long Island City with the latest for your ride.
Police are searching for a man accused of stabbing a subway rider in the head early Thursday morning in Manhattan.
Soon the commute between Brooklyn and Queens is going to look and sound different thanks to the MTA's Interborough Express project. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook has been tracking how the project is shaping up, and spoke with a train expert to understand how this will look for your commute.
Today, the MTA is slashing wait times by two minutes -- one of several service improvements happening this year. CBS New York's Christina Fan reports.
It started when the man grabbed the victim from behind on the J train platform at Myrtle Avenue in Brooklyn.
Police said the man got into an argument with a woman on a J train before he punched her.
The base fare for a subway or bus ride jumped from $2.75 to $2.90, the first fare hike in eight years.
Millions of riders have to dig deeper into their wallets now that the MTA's latest fare hikes are in effect. CBS New York's Christina Fan reports.
Police said the dog got loose and ran onto the tracks near 86th Street and Lexington Avenue.
Police said the dog got loose and caused extensive delays on the 4/5/6 lines.
The base fare for a subway or bus ride is jumping from $2.75 to $2.90, the first fare hike in eight years. CBS New York's Zinnia Maldonado reports.
Get ready to dig a little deeper to pay for your commute.
Get ready to dig a little deeper to pay for your commute. On Sunday, the MTA is raising subway, bus and train fares. CBS New York's Zinnia Maldonado reports.
It happened Monday afternoon on the 7 line. Police said the victim suffered non-life-threatening injuries.
The MTA announced track reconstruction work that will require the M line to shut down for several days.
There is growing concern among the police over an increase in Venezuelan gang activity across New York City.
A Washington Heights home invasion that ended with a fatal fall early Saturday morning is under investigation.
It's Thanksgiving week and what is expected to be a record number of people will be hitting the road or taking to the sky to celebrate.
The Buccaneers rushed for four touchdowns in a 30-7 victory over the Giants and new starting quarterback Tommy DeVito on Sunday.
The Potter's House Church said in a statement that Jakes is stable and under the care of healthcare professionals.
There is growing concern among the police over an increase in Venezuelan gang activity across New York City.
A Washington Heights home invasion that ended with a fatal fall early Saturday morning is under investigation.
It's Thanksgiving week and what is expected to be a record number of people will be hitting the road or taking to the sky to celebrate.
New Jersey Sen. George Helmy said congestion pricing could drive businesses out of New York City and into the Garden State on "The Point with Marcia Kramer."
Thanksgiving week starts Monday with partly sunny skies and temps in the mid 50s, but things will change from there.
Thanksgiving week starts Monday with partly sunny skies and temps in the mid 50s, but things will change from there.
The MTA announced the Federal Highway Administration has given congestion pricing the green light, clearing the way for it to start on Jan. 5, 2025.
After a long period of drought and fire hazards, we're getting an early taste of winter. New York, New Jersey and Connecticut have been desperate for rain.
The first major snowstorm of the season brought school closures, power outages, and heavy snow to our region, including to areas that badly needed it.
Jodi Rell, who became Connecticut's second female governor when John Rowland resigned in a corruption scandal, has died at 78.
It's Thanksgiving week and what is expected to be a record number of people will be hitting the road or taking to the sky to celebrate.
New Jersey Sen. George Helmy said congestion pricing could drive businesses out of New York City and into the Garden State on "The Point with Marcia Kramer."
Thanksgiving week starts Monday with partly sunny skies and temps in the mid 50s, but things will change from there.
A fire in Bayonne displaced several families and caused a day care to evacuate Friday.
A Hudson Valley woman says her car was driven from Queens to New Jersey after she parked at an unlicensed long-term parking lot near John F. Kennedy International Airport.
New Jersey Sen. George Helmy said congestion pricing could drive businesses out of New York City and into the Garden State on "The Point with Marcia Kramer."
Thanksgiving week starts Monday with partly sunny skies and temps in the mid 50s, but things will change from there.
The MTA announced the Federal Highway Administration has given congestion pricing the green light, clearing the way for it to start on Jan. 5, 2025.
After a long period of drought and fire hazards, we're getting an early taste of winter. New York, New Jersey and Connecticut have been desperate for rain.
The first major snowstorm of the season brought school closures, power outages, and heavy snow to our region, including to areas that badly needed it.
New Jersey Sen. George Helmy said congestion pricing could drive businesses out of New York City and into the Garden State on "The Point with Marcia Kramer."
Democrats say they're concerned or scared Trump will threaten their rights, but fewer than half feel motivated to oppose him.
New York has repealed a seldom-used law over a century old that made it a crime to cheat on your spouse.
The New York Department of Motor Vehicles has overhauled its point system, and the points drivers accrue are going to stay on their record longer.
A New York City Councilmember is taking the city's Department of Homeless Services to task, saying it needs to do a better job managing food at the city's migrant shelters.
Whole Foods Market stores in five states sold recalled carrots and celery sticks that could contain E. coli.
Lattes and other espresso-based drinks may not be available at some McDonald's restaurants due to a glitch with coffee machines.
The packaging label omitted a key ingredient, prompting a Food and Drug Administration recall.
The manufacturer of tumblers sold at Wawa stores says it has received four reports of cuts from the product's metal drinking straws.
Decision to cut topping comes as officials work to confirm source of E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders.
Chuck Woolery was inducted into the American TV Game Show Hall of Fame in 2007 and earned a daytime Emmy nomination in 1978.
Lawyers for actor Jonathan Majors and Grace Jabbari agreed to dismiss the case with prejudice, according to a joint filing in Manhattan federal court.
Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, AMC and fans react to the debate over in-theater singing during "Wicked."
A federal judge is deciding whether to release Sean "Diddy" Combs on bail as he awaits trial on sex trafficking and racketeering charges.
Chris Stapleton took home four Country Music Association Awards and hardly left the stage on Wednesday night, while an absent Morgan Wallen won the night's biggest prize, entertainer of the year.
The Buccaneers rushed for four touchdowns in a 30-7 victory over the Giants and new starting quarterback Tommy DeVito on Sunday.
The New York Rangers lost to the Edmonton Oilers 6-2 on Saturday night.
The New York Islanders beat the St. Louis Blues on Saturday night to end a three-game skid.
Tomas Tatar had a goal and an assist and the New Jersey Devils beat the Washington Capitals on Saturday night.
The New York Red Bulls posted a 2-0 victory over New York City FC in an Eastern Conference semifinal on Saturday night.
The new Davis Center will bring back the wonder of skating and swimming alongside Harlem Meer in Central Park.
Thursday marks exactly 60 years since the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge opened to much fanfare.
Nov. 29 is the last day for New York City restaurants to remove roadway dining sheds, which will now be seasonal under new regulations set by the City Council.
A new state-of-the-art trash system in NYCHA's Polo Grounds Towers in Harlem promises to tackle energy, rodent and recycling issues.
Families in Central Harlem will soon settle into their new homes at Marcus Garvey Village, which also brings free gathering spaces to the community and an LGBTQ center.
Dogs got decked out for the annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade in New York City's East Village on Saturday.
Cosplayers flooded New York City's Javits Center in October 2024 for the annual New York Comic Con convention.
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."
Investigators are looking for answers after a man fell to his death during a home invasion in Washington Heights. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
New York City's Sanitation Commissioner Jessica Tisch is set to become the city's newest police commissioner. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
CBS News New York's Tony Sadiku has the latest weather forecast.
CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock say Monday will be nice, with sun and clouds and a high of 55, but after that things will get dicey, especially on Thanksgiving.
Police say Tren de Aragua is the Venezuelan gang that is living in the shelter system and recruiting children. CBS News New York's Jennifer Bisram has the story.
