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Jurors saw Penny's voluntary precinct interview, where he told detectives he wasn't trying to injure Jordan Neely, he was trying to keep him from injuring someone else. CBS News New York's Christina Fan has an update on the case.
The MTA says A train service to the Rockaways is shutting down for five months starting in 2025, impacting thousands of riders.
Penny is charged in the subway chokehold death of Jordan Neely last year in an F train in SoHo.
Opening statements in the trial of Daniel Penny, who is charged in the chokehold death of Jordan Neely on a subway in 2023, are set to begin. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
New York City is turning to technology and young people to help put an end to the dangerous epidemic of subway surfing.
A man was stabbed to death on the platform of the Stillwell Avenue station overnight in Coney Island, Brooklyn. CBS News New York's Derick Waller has the details.
The subway undoubtedly could use some much-needed attention – from crippling infrastructure to outdated and dirty subway cars that are older than some of the people who ride them to elevated structures that appear to be on their last legs. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
One girl was killed and another was critically injured while subway surfing Sunday night in Queens, police sources say. CBS News New York's Natalie Duddridge reports from the 7 line.
One girl was killed and another was critically injured while subway surfing Sunday night in Queens, police say.
Police have not released many details other than to say two females were involved in the incident. One died and the other was rushed to the hospital in critical condition. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports from Queens.
The New York City subway system opened to the public 120 years ago Sunday, and over the course of those decades, it has transformed neighborhoods.
As we celebrate the New York City subway's 120th anniversary, CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook gives us a look at the culture underground and what it means to millions of riders who rely on the subway.
Jury selection is underway in the trial of Daniel Penny, charged with placing Jordan Neely into a deadly chokehold on the subway in May 2023. CBS News New York's Doug Williams reports from court.
A pilot program to use scanners to detect weapons in New York City's subway system has ended. Critics say the data shows the program was "objectively a failure." CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
A 30-day pilot program of using scanners to detect weapons in the subway is over. According to the NYPD, some 2,749 scans done during the pilot program. There were 118 false positives, the NYPD said. Twelve knives were recovered.
The trial of Daniel Penny continues. The marine veteran is on trial for the 2023 death of Jordan Neely. A Subway performer who Penny says was talking gibberish, throwing things, and threatening to kill everyone on an f train when penny placed him in a fatal chokehold. The case has raised many questions, should Penny be charged with murder if he says he was acting in defense of others? Did the city fail to get neely the help he needed and where was law enforcement throughout the incident? Law enforcement expert Richard Esposito breaks down the case.
Daniel Penny is facing charges for placing Jordan Neely in a deadly chokehold on the subway in May 2023. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports from the courthouse.
Jury selection began Monday in the trial of Daniel Penny, who is accused of putting Jordan Neely into a deadly chokehold on the subway. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports from the courthouse.
Penny is accused of putting Jordan Neely into a deadly chokehold on the F train in SoHo last year. CBS News New York's Christina Fan has the latest on the case.
Tens of thousands of commuters have been dealing with ongoing issues at one of the busiest subway stations in New York City. Two broken escalators at Columbus Circle have been causing chaos, and commuters have had enough. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
Tens of thousands of commuters have been dealing with ongoing issues at one of the busiest subway stations in New York City: Two broken escalators at Columbus Circle.
A New York City subway conductor who was stabbed by a rider remains hospitalized days after getting attacked on a train in Brooklyn.
Daniel Penny returned to court Thursday for a pre-trial hearing in the 2023 subway chokehold death of Jordan Neely. CBS News New York's Tim McNicholas has an update from the courthouse.
Penny faces manslaughter charges in the subway chokehold death of Jordan Neely on an F train in SoHo last year.
The MTA board just voted in favor of their proposed $68.5 billion capital plan which they say will keep the transit system from falling into disrepair following the pause in congestion pricing. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
Burn bans in New Jersey have been lifted after significant rainfall in the state.
The new soccer stadium across from Citi Field will be called Etihad Park, NYCFC and the United Arab Emirates airline announced.
Amid an unprecedented uptick in brush fires and a drought warning, it's raining in New York City for the first time in weeks.
The leaders are accused of crimes against humanity and war crimes over the war in Gaza and the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel.
Dnipro bears the brunt of Moscow's first retaliatory strike after Ukraine fires U.S.-made missiles into Russia, and Ukraine claims Moscow may have used an ICBM.
The new soccer stadium across from Citi Field will be called Etihad Park, NYCFC and the United Arab Emirates airline announced.
Amid an unprecedented uptick in brush fires and a drought warning, it's raining in New York City for the first time in weeks.
A woman died Wednesday after being struck by an unmarked police vehicle in Brooklyn, police sources say.
A banana duct-taped to a wall sold for $6.2 million at an art auction in New York on Wednesday.
A Brooklyn woman who was wrongly marked as deceased by the government in 2022 says the problem has caused a years-long struggle.
The weather is shifting and bringing much-needed rain to the Tri-State Area. There may even be snow in parts of New York.
It looks like the Tri-State Area will get a substantial soaking of rain later this week, something it definitely needs due to the risk of wildfires.
The risk of wildfire development will remain elevated across the Tri-State Area through the next several days.
A Red Flag Warning is in effect today across the entire Tri-State Area until 6 p.m.
Service is finally restored after a transformer explosion and fire along Amtrak tracks in the Bronx caused service suspensions throughout the region Tuesday and Wednesday.
Burn bans in New Jersey have been lifted after significant rainfall in the state.
A crane accident in Montville, New Jersey turned a routine tree trimming job into a chaotic mess when the machine fell onto a house.
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy updated commuters Wednesday on what's being done to correct issues on the rails.
The weather is shifting and bringing much-needed rain to the Tri-State Area. There may even be snow in parts of New York.
New Jersey Rep. Josh Gottheimer is trying to throw a monkey wrench into Gov. Kathy Hochul's congestion pricing plan.
The iconic Stella Ristorante in Floral Park, Long Island will close on Dec. 31 after 64 years in business.
The weather is shifting and bringing much-needed rain to the Tri-State Area. There may even be snow in parts of New York.
Dozens of Suffolk County homeowners are shocked after they say FEMA denied their requests for aid after storms caused devastating damage in August.
Leaders in Nassau and Suffolk counties rolled out a strategy Monday to try and stop congestion pricing.
A cellphone company worker says he was attacked by a Long Island law enforcement officer while doing his job.
New York City special education students are not getting the services they were promised, according to the United Federation of Teachers.
Jessica Tisch, the head of the Department of Sanitation, was appointed New York City's new police commissioner on Wednesday.
New Jersey Rep. Josh Gottheimer is trying to throw a monkey wrench into Gov. Kathy Hochul's congestion pricing plan.
Linda McMahon is a co-chair of President-elect Donald Trump's transition team and was the Small Business Administrator in his first term.
President-elect Donald Trump's six-year New York criminal odyssey might need to continue for at least another four, prosecutors said Tuesday.
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.
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Tuesday announced a $150 million investment in a new state-of-the-art cell and gene therapy hub to be built on Long Island.
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 leader of a New York City church where pop star Sabrina Carpenter filmed scenes for a music video has been stripped of his duties.
With the release of part one of her new memoir, Cher talks about her relationship - on stage and off - with Sonny Bono, and why their TV partnership survived beyond their marriage.
Sean "Diddy" Combs has tried to reach out to prospective witnesses and sway public opinion from jail in NYC to influence potential jurors in his sex trafficking trial, prosecutors say.
Betty White will be honored with a stamp in 2025, the U.S. Postal Service announced on Friday.
The new soccer stadium across from Citi Field will be called Etihad Park, NYCFC and the United Arab Emirates airline announced.
Jalen Brunson scored 36 points, Karl-Anthony Towns added 34 and the Knicks beat the Suns 138-122 for their fourth straight win.
Mika Zibanejad scored and added an assist as the New York Rangers edged the Vancouver Canucks on Tuesday night.
Speedy center fielder Jose Siri has been acquired by the New York Mets from the Tampa Bay Rays for reliever Eric Orze.
The Calgary Flames rallied to a victory over the New York Islanders on Tuesday night.
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.
The Hispanic Society's new exhibit traces how different cultures influenced the women of Spain as they found their own voices throughout history.
Brooklyn transit riders are worried about an ongoing proposal to cut bus stops as part of a redesign project.
A Long Island man's life savings were stolen from his bank account, and he says he's been waiting a year to get it back.
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."
Political analyst Sean Pittman explains what's in store for President-elect Donald Trump's cabinet nominees.
Amid an unprecedented uptick in brush fires and a drought warning, it's raining in New York City for the first time in weeks. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
Gov. Phil Murphy met with NJ Transit and Amtrak officials after a problematic summer of delays and cancelations.
A New York City Council committee is voting on Mayor Eric Adams' proposal to change the city's housing regulations.
New York City's first rainfall in weeks comes after the mayor enacted drought restrictions amid an unprecedented uptick in brush fires. CBS News New York's Tony Sadiku and Elijah Westbrook report.
