City Comptroller Stringer Sides With Uber On Day For-Hire Car Service Holds Job Fair
Uber kicked off a citywide jobs tour at Queensbridge Park in Long Island City on Tuesday.
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Uber kicked off a citywide jobs tour at Queensbridge Park in Long Island City on Tuesday.
The de Blasio administration is trying to slow down Uber's rapid expansion.
The New York City Council is expected to vote on a measure that would number of new for-hire vehicle licenses.
Officials who are looking to limit Uber's growth point to increases in traffic and pollution.
A survey of 200 New Yorkers conducted for a taxi medallion group found the app-based car service tops yellow taxis.
Uber and similar car services may hit a roadblock at City Hall.
According to the city's Department of Transportation, average Manhattan traffic speeds declined from 9.35 mph to 8.51 mph between 2010 and 2014.
Councilman Stephen Levin, D-Brooklyn, is sponsoring a bill he calls a "timeout."
The Electronic Privacy Information Center, a Washington, D.C.-based public interest research group, filed the complaint Monday with the Federal Trade Commission.
The commission initially required companies such as Uber and Lyft to submit any proposed app changes for its approval. The providers said that would stifle innovation.
Four credit unions lending the buyers of yellow cab medallions are filing a lawsuit, as the Taxi and Limousine Commission considers new regulations on Uber and similar operations.
A woman said she had escaped from an Uber car early Thursday, after the driver started to assault her.
Restaurants, hotels, even your favorite car service could be rating you and your behavior and it could cost you down the road.
Republican Assemblyman Jack Ciatarelli said it's all about having an even playing field.
At first the Fernando Mateo, head of the taxi drivers federation, was willing to cut Det. Patrick Cherry some slack.
Cabbies rallied outside Penn Station on Friday, calling for policy changes and more police training after video of an NYPD detective unleashing a tirade on an Uber driver went viral.
Taxi drivers have been meeting with NYPD brass after video of a detective unleashing a tirade on an Uber driver went viral.
A Civil Complaint Review Board is expected to hear from an Uber driver Wednesday after video surfaced of a NYPD detective berating him.
The group of yellow taxi cab garages and medallion owners claims the city's embrace of Uber has taken millions from their pockets.
An Uber cab driver was caught on video getting berated by an NYPD detective in the West Village this week.
David Horvitz got an Uber cab after his wife, Zanna Gilbert, woke up with contractions Monday morning. He said his wife did not realize she was in labor until they were close to the hospital.
New York City's storied yellow cabs are taking a back seat to black cars.
The Taxi and Limousine Commission has decided to try letting the older cars turn yellow.
Officials with the ride-sharing service Uber defended the operation with city council members Monday morning.
The ride-hailing app expects this New Year's Eve to be its busiest night ever.
Israel and the Iran-backed group Hezbollah have apparently reached an agreement to end their year-long war in Lebanon.
A Thanksgiving winter storm is headed for the New York area, but first we had to deal with some rain Tuesday morning.
An Osprey being used to ferry White House staff and government officials from an event in New York was grounded Monday.
Dennis Schroder scored 31 points, and the undermanned Brooklyn Nets rallied to beat Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors on Monday night.
OG Anunoby scored a career-high 40 points, and the Knicks rode a torrid start to a 145-118 rout of the Denver Nuggets.
A Thanksgiving winter storm is headed for the New York area, but first we had to deal with some rain Tuesday morning.
An Osprey being used to ferry White House staff and government officials from an event in New York was grounded Monday.
A CBS News New York investigation found online loopholes may be putting New York City's effort to prevent lithium-ion battery fires at risk.
President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden made a rare visit to Staten Island on Monday to honor service members and their families ahead of Thanksgiving.
The mystery behind a wealthy New York couple's 1980 disappearance is starting to unravel after a team found their missing car in a Georgia pond.
A Thanksgiving winter storm is headed for the New York area, but first we had to deal with some rain Tuesday morning.
A Thanksgiving storm is forecast to bring rain, and even snow, for some parts of New York and New Jersey.
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.
A Thanksgiving winter storm is headed for the New York area, but first we had to deal with some rain Tuesday morning.
New data shows car thefts at Port authority parking lots are spiking by more than 50% this quarter amid the annual holiday travel surge.
A fire in Newark Saturday left more than 80 people - mostly senior citizens - homeless just days before Thanksgiving.
A Thanksgiving storm is forecast to bring rain, and even snow, for some parts of New York and New Jersey.
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.
A Babylon boat yard went up in flames after an intoxicated woman drove the wrong way and crashed into boats, police said.
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.
President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden made a rare visit to Staten Island on Monday to honor service members and their families ahead of Thanksgiving.
U.S. Attorney for the Southern District Damian Williams announced plans to resign Monday.
Special counsel Jack Smith asked a federal judge to toss out the charges against President-elect Donald Trump in the case stemming from the 2020 election.
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.
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.
New York's iconic Blue Man Group is packing it in after more than 30 years on stage.
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.
Dennis Schroder scored 31 points, and the undermanned Brooklyn Nets rallied to beat Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors on Monday night.
OG Anunoby scored a career-high 40 points, and the Knicks rode a torrid start to a 145-118 rout of the Denver Nuggets.
Nico Hischier recorded his first career hat trick to give the New Jersey Devils a 5-2 win over the Nashville Predators.
Lucas Raymond scored the go-ahead goal in the third period and the Red Wings rallied to beat the Islanders 4-2.
The St. Louis Blues beat the New York Rangers 5-2 in Jim Montgomery's coaching debut.
Tenants in a six-story building in Queens say they were forced to climb stairs amid a six-week-long elevator outage.
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.
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."
Jessica Tisch is taking the position of police commissioner while a pile of scandals is continuing to plague the mayor's office, but she says one of her top focuses will be building public confidence and trust in the NYPD. CBS News Law Enforcement Contributor Richard Esposito details what's next.
The rain that made travel a bit more complicated Tuesday morning is clearing out, but Thanksgiving looks like it'll be a washout. CBS News New York's Tony Sadiku has a look at the First Alert Weather forecast.
Rain is impacting the holiday travel rush, and more rain is on the way for Thanksgiving. CBS News New York's Tony Sadiku has a look at the First Alert Weather forecast.
It's the busiest day of the year at the Hunts Point Produce Market in the Bronx, as families get ready for their Thanksgiving feasts. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
Newark Liberty International Airport says FAA staffing issues may cause flight delays for this holiday travel rush. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook has a look at conditions.
