Uber driver lauded for helping tenant escape Bed-Stuy building fire
Fritz Sam said it was a split-second decision to stop his cab and run into a brownstone at 489 Classon Ave.
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Fritz Sam said it was a split-second decision to stop his cab and run into a brownstone at 489 Classon Ave.
An Uber driver is being called a hero after helping people escape a building fire. CBS2's Thalia Perez spoke to the driver about the brave rescue.
The option was put on pause for two years because of the pandemic.
Daniel Enriquez, the victim in the Q train shooting, was apparently on the subway because Uber was too expensive.
The tragic shooting of the Goldman Sachs researcher on a Q train has become an unusual political football, as the city's Taxi and Limousine Commission is considering increasing the pay for the drivers of for-hire vehicles. As CBS2's Marcia Kramer reports, the victim was apparently on the subway because Uber became too expensive.
New York City is considering a fare hike for taxi and rideshare drivers getting squeezed by record high inflation. CBS2's Natalie Duddridge speaks with drivers at a rally outside City Hall.
The TLC is holding public hearings on driver expenses and income.
They say surging fuel prices and ride-share company's commission on driver trips are crippling their livelihoods.
They say surging fuel prices and Uber's commission on driver trips are crippling their livelihood.
"It's never too late to make things right," said Fernando Mateo of the New York State Federation of Taxi Drivers.
From enemies to partners -- Uber and yellow taxis in New York City will now work together; CBS2's Alice Gainer reports.
It's part of a 2018 law that requires the city to adjust the minimum earnings for ride share drivers based on inflation.
Dozens of these workers gathered in Foley Square to announce the new alliance and its six demands.
When rideshares hit the streets years ago, they promised more affordable, equitable trips. But now, as demand for rides is surging, CBS2 wanted to check in on the most cost-effective ways to get around.
Ping Han said he was supposed to be picking up a passenger when the suspect tried to hail his vehicle. Han refused, but the suspect wouldn't take no for an answer.
Surveillance video appears to show the suspect running through the middle of the street trying to hail a ride.
The service is available to access essential services, like grocery shopping and medical appointments.
His wife said the attack, captured on the Uber dashboard camera, left him in pain and depressed.
If you've noticed your Uber or Lyft ride costs more lately, you're not alone. The rideshare companies admit prices have been surging and experts warn this could just be the start.
Both Uber and Lyft tell CBS2 they encourage drivers to install cameras for everyone's safety.
The incident happened just after midnight at 138th Street and Jamaica Avenue on Sunday.
Police said the man slashed the driver's plastic partition with a knife, then pulled out a gun and stole the victim's bookbag.
To help those who must rideshare, scientists at the University of Massachusetts studied airflow inside vehicles using a smoke visualization.
They say a man punched a driver in the head during an argument over a travel route on Monday in East Williamsburg.
Before the coronavirus pandemic, New York's taxi industry was battling a suicide epidemic, with drivers drowning in debt taking their own lives.
Jack Smith, the special counsel appointed by Attorney General Merrick Garland in November 2022 to take over two investigations into President-elect Donald Trump, has resigned.
The man charged with murdering Caleb Rijos, 14, in the Bronx has a history of arrests, violence and mental health problems, NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch says.
From sizzling shrimp to grilling chicken, the culinary arts students at Newark Vocational High School know they way around a kitchen.
NYPD officers shot an armed suspect in the stomach in Brooklyn on Friday night, police say.
The Nuggets beat the Nets on Friday night.
The man charged with murdering Caleb Rijos, 14, in the Bronx has a history of arrests, violence and mental health problems, NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch says.
NYPD officers shot an armed suspect in the stomach in Brooklyn on Friday night, police say.
Senior citizens in Brighton Beach say they're fed up after paying thousands of dollars a year for parking spots that are often taken by unauthorized drivers.
The retail giant Macy's is shutting down 10 stores in New York and New Jersey this year, calling it a turnaround strategy.
The MTA says it does not have data as yet on how much money the congestion pricing toll has generated in its first week.
Tributes were held for former President Jimmy Carter on Thursday across the greater New York City area.
People in the Tri-State Area are asking how they can help those who have lost everything in the Los Angeles wildfires.
Hate groups are not only promoting that content on popular social media sites, but a CBS News New York investigation shows they're actively trying to recruit kids into their ideology.
The New York City area will see one more day of windy, cold weather before temperatures return to normal.
The cold weather continues around NYC, and there's more snow on the way. But the question is, how much?
From sizzling shrimp to grilling chicken, the culinary arts students at Newark Vocational High School know they way around a kitchen.
The retail giant Macy's is shutting down 10 stores in New York and New Jersey this year, calling it a turnaround strategy.
The California fires are highlighting a serious issue across the nation as insurance carriers drop coverage or decide not to renew policies based on risk.
A new audit has found nearly 400 New Jersey police departments spent over $1 million total on a controversial training program known as "Street Cop."
The fate of a former New Jersey school bus aide charged in the death of a special needs student is in the hands of a jury.
The retail giant Macy's is shutting down 10 stores in New York and New Jersey this year, calling it a turnaround strategy.
Congestion pricing is causing parking problems at Long Island Rail Road stations as commuters ditch driving into Manhattan.
A couple says some of their 23 cats alerted them to a raging fire in the middle of the night at their home in Copiague, New York.
Disgraced former Rep. George Santos had his February sentencing delayed until April so he can keep making new episodes of his podcast.
Ray Tierney, the district attorney credited for the arrest of Rex Heuermann in the Gilgo Beach serial killer case, will be running for re-election next year.
Jack Smith, the special counsel appointed by Attorney General Merrick Garland in November 2022 to take over two investigations into President-elect Donald Trump, has resigned.
President-elect Donald Trump has been sentenced in his New York "hush money" trial. Here's what happened with the case.
New York could become the next state to offer universal free school meals under a proposal by Gov. Kathy Hochul.
Prosecutors say former U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez should be imprisoned for 15 years after the Democrat became the first to be convicted of abusing a Senate committee leadership position and the first public official to be convicted of serving as a foreign agent.
A grand jury looking into corruption charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams has heard from more witnesses, court papers reveal.
New York Blood Center's newest donation site just opened to the public Thursday in Midtown at a critical time for donations.
Lower immunity to the new GII.17 strain could be leading to more infections.
In New York City alone, there were nearly 1,300 cases in December. That's almost triple the number during same time in 2023.
The Louisiana patient was hospitalized with a severe case of bird flu in the first death in the U.S. caused by the H5N1 virus.
Gov. Kathy Hochul says the recent surge in violence in the subway "cannot continue." She says she will include new legislation in the executive budget to change New York's involuntary commitment standards.
"Inside Edition" correspondent Alison Hall opens up about her breast cancer battle and how Olivia Munn's own experience with early detection inspired her to take a life-saving risk assessment test.
New York City's Broadway Week is back, offering two tickets for the price of one to select Broadway shows in January and February.
Peter Yarrow was a singer-songwriter and a social activist, but he was best known as one-third of the folk-music group Peter, Paul and Mary.
The actor Aubrey Plaza has spoken out for the first time since her husband Jeff Baena's death last week. He was 47.
Here is the full list of winners who took home awards at the 2025 Golden Globe Awards.
The Nuggets beat the Nets on Friday night.
The Thunder emphatically bounced back to rout the Knicks on Friday night.
The two Yankees fans who interfered with Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts in the World Series have been banned from all 30 MLB stadiums, according to a league official.
Ilya Sorokin made 30 saves as the New York Islanders beat the Vegas Golden Knights 4-0 on Thursday night.
Sam Carrick scored in overtime and Igor Shesterkin made 21 saves as the Rangers beat the Devils on Thursday night.
Senior citizens in Brighton Beach say they're fed up after paying thousands of dollars a year for parking spots that are often taken by unauthorized drivers.
Two eighth graders in Queens are being hailed as heroes after their quick thinking helped a woman who had taken a bad fall near their school.
Neighbors were left baffled and heartbroken after an unknown perpetrator left slash marks across two street trees in Ridgewood, Queens.
Musicians and student groups marched through the snowy streets of East Harlem on Monday to celebrate Three Kings Day.
New Yorkers can now be fined $50 if they fail to secure their trash bins properly, but some Brooklyn residents say the city is failing to maintain the same standards.
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."
Police announced charges against the man accused of murdering 14-year-old Caleb Rijos in the Bronx.
It’s a cheese lover’s paradise in the heart of Greenwich Village. Choose from over 300 different types and learn what to pair it with or how to make your own!
"Newark Chops" is the second reality show produced by Newark Public Schools. CBS News New York's Nick Caloway reports.
It's your last weekend to check out the Museum of the City of New York's Gingerbread NYC: The Great Borough Bake-Off 2024.
The woman was standing near the group of teenagers when she was shot in the thigh, police said.
