NYC transit union leaders raise concerns about "unreliable" bus radio system
Transit union leaders said they are speaking out about what they describe as an "unreliable radio system" put in place by the MTA.
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Transit union leaders said they are speaking out about what they describe as an "unreliable radio system" put in place by the MTA.
In December, CBS News New York transportation reporter Elijah Westbrook looked into complaints about faulty radios for MTA bus drivers. Now, one driver says when she needed help in an emergency, she couldn't reach anyone.
MTA buses and subways are running on a normal schedule as the snow wraps up. MTA chair and CEO Janno Lieber discusses how crews geared up for the storm.
An MTA driver helped deliver a baby when a woman went into labor on his bus Friday morning.
New York City subways and buses will keep running throughout the weekend snowstorm, the MTA said. NJ Transit, however, warned of possible suspensions.
One person was arrested after spitting on a cop and an MTA employee. The person also headbutted another officer, according to police.
Police are looking for the suspect who allegedly punched an MTA conductor on a Queens subway platform.
New York officers are asking for the public's help in identifying a person who allegedly punched an MTA employee in the face on Sunday afternoon.
Police said the transit agency employee was assaulted inside the subway station at 74th Street and Roosevelt Avenue. The suspect is still at large. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
Police say the man is accused of punching a 37-year-old working on a subway in Far Rockaway, Queens.
MetroCards that were retired in New York City on Jan. 1 are appearing on eBay.
Hochul said traffic in the congestion zone is down by 11% since the start of the program.
MTA fare hikes are in effect, upping the cost of NYC subway and bus rides, and trips on the Long Island and Metro-North railroads.
Advocates of the congestion pricing toll say Manhattan traffic fell 11% in the first year.
The MTA's 2026 fare hikes are now in effect on NYC subways, buses and trains. CBS News New York's Aziza Shuler reports.
Subway fares are now $3 per ride, and LIRR and Metro-North fares increased 4.5% for passengers with weekly or monthly tickets. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
For MTA customers, the daily commute will cost more starting Sunday. CBS News New York's Doug Williams reports on the increases.
But as CBS News New York's Tim McNicholas reports, New Yorkers have heard similar proposals before.
Some New York City subway riders say a new gate system designed to cut down on turnstile jumpers is creating chaos, confusion and potential danger.
Mayor Mike Spano said Yonkers loses about $400,000 every year in property taxes because the MTA does not pay for the bus depot.
Mayor Mike Spano said Yonkers loses about $400,000 every year in property taxes because the MTA does not pay for the bus depot. CBS News New York's Tony Aiello reports.
It happened at the corner of Warburton and Ashburton Avenues at around 1:15 p.m.
NYC says center-running bus lanes will speed up commutes and improve safety on one of Brooklyn's busiest corridors, but critics aren't so sure.
MTA officials said the new gates use dozens of sensors to help counteract fare evasion and make stations more accessible.
Gov. Kathy Hochul, the MTA and the NYPD say New York City's subway system is getting safer, despite a recent string of high-profile transit crimes.
If you've been walking around New York City this week, you've probably noticed it -- bags stacked high, bins overflowing, and piles of trash lining the sidewalks.
Carbon monoxide may have killed a New York City veterinarian and dog found dead inside a mobile pet clinic.
Nassau County Police Officer Patricia Espinosa was killed Saturday in a car crash on Long Island.
A plan to restrict how Rockland County employees may interact with ICE agents is causing a stir in New York City's northern suburbs.
The offshore wind project aimed at powering 600,000 New York homes can resume construction off Long Island, a federal judge ruled.
If you've been walking around New York City this week, you've probably noticed it -- bags stacked high, bins overflowing, and piles of trash lining the sidewalks.
Carbon monoxide may have killed a New York City veterinarian and dog found dead inside a mobile pet clinic.
Nassau County Police Officer Patricia Espinosa was killed Saturday in a car crash on Long Island.
A plan to restrict how Rockland County employees may interact with ICE agents is causing a stir in New York City's northern suburbs.
The offshore wind project aimed at powering 600,000 New York homes can resume construction off Long Island, a federal judge ruled.
Bundle up — New York City and the Tri-State Area's stretch of dangerously cold weather continues, and it's sticking around longer than anyone would like.
New York, New Jersey and Connecticut were pivotal during America's birth. This year, as the nation celebrates its 250th birthday, CBS News New York is highlighting the hidden history in our own back yard.
Forecasters are watching for a chance of snow this weekend in New York and New Jersey as harsh winter weather conditions continue.
The First Alert Weather Team is tracking a storm that could bring snow to the New York and New Jersey area. Frigid temperatures will last throughout the week.
Although the snowstorm has passed, the cold weather will linger with temperatures below freezing each day.
Tensions are running high after reports of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents arresting several people in Hoboken and Jersey City earlier Sunday.
New York Giants co-owner Steve Tisch said he had a brief association with Jeffrey Epstein but denied taking him up on any of his invitations and said he never went to Epstein's island.
The extreme cold temperatures have been causing water main breaks across New York and New Jersey.
Bundle up — New York City and the Tri-State Area's stretch of dangerously cold weather continues, and it's sticking around longer than anyone would like.
We're learning more about Dan Sohail, the man charged with repeatedly ramming his car into Chabad Headquarters in Brooklyn on Jan. 28.
Nassau County Police Officer Patricia Espinosa was killed Saturday in a car crash on Long Island.
The offshore wind project aimed at powering 600,000 New York homes can resume construction off Long Island, a federal judge ruled.
Authorities say online threats like sextortion are exploding, with predators increasingly pushing violence.
An off-duty Nassau County police officer was killed in a car crash with an alleged drunk driver Saturday morning, police say.
The suspect accused of killing his ex-girlfriend on Long Island in November 2025 has been deemed not competent to stand trial.
If you've been walking around New York City this week, you've probably noticed it -- bags stacked high, bins overflowing, and piles of trash lining the sidewalks.
A plan to restrict how Rockland County employees may interact with ICE agents is causing a stir in New York City's northern suburbs.
The offshore wind project aimed at powering 600,000 New York homes can resume construction off Long Island, a federal judge ruled.
Hypothermia played a role in more than a dozen deaths in NYC during the dangerous run of cold weather, Mayor Zohran Mamdani says.
Tensions are running high after reports of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents arresting several people in Hoboken and Jersey City earlier Sunday.
In New Jersey, nearly half a million people lost enhanced Affordable Care Act tax credits this year, but the impact goes far beyond those who got the credits.
Starting July 1, as many as 450,000 New Yorkers will lose EP coverage and be forced into marketplace health care plans.
Striking New York City nurses returned to the bargaining table Thursday, the New York State Nurses Association said.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders joined striking New York City nurses on the picket line Tuesday.
New York City's largest nurses strike is now in Week 2 and it appears negotiations toward a deal remain at a standstill.
Popular singer-songwriter Noah Kahan will be bringing his tour to New York City this summer. "The Great Divide" tour will stop at Citi Field on July 18.
Bad Bunny used his Grammy acceptance speech on Sunday to denounce U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and call for the end of the ongoing immigration crackdown.
The 2026 Grammy Awards recognized the best of the best in music from last year, with big wins for Kendrick Lamar and Bad Bunny. Here's the full list of winners and nominees.
Complete closure of the performing arts center in Washington, D.C., will start on July 4, Mr. Trump said. It's not yet clear how extensive the changes to the building might be.
Music's biggest night returned Sunday with the 68th annual Grammy Awards. Here is how to watch and stream and what to know.
OG Anunoby scored 25 points, Landry Shamet added 23 and the Knicks beat the Lakers 112-100 on Sunday night.
Jalen Duren had 21 points and 10 rebounds after being added to the All-Star Game on Sunday night as an Eastern Conference reserve, and the Detroit Pistons routed the Brooklyn Nets 130-77 in the most-lopsided victory in franchise history.
New York Giants co-owner Steve Tisch said he had a brief association with Jeffrey Epstein but denied taking him up on any of his invitations and said he never went to Epstein's island.
The Senators beat the Devils 4-1 on Saturday night.
Roman Josi scored with 1:14 remaining in the game to lift the Predators past the Islanders 4-3 on Saturday night.
Jamaica Colosseum Mall is set to close for good on Jan. 31.
A volunteer effort launched during the winter storm paired younger residents with elderly homeowners, offering snow removal assistance while creating new community ties across generations.
A home-visit initiative in Brooklyn connects aging Holocaust survivors with social workers as war abroad and antisemitism at home reopen old wounds.
A critical seasonal blood shortage is prompting renewed calls for New Yorkers to donate.
Puppet shows, peaceful protests and acts of service helped families reflect on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy through a child's perspective.
The Halloween tradition strolled through Manhattan's East Village on Sunday, with furry friends dressed in colorful costumes.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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.
Brian McGuinness said he moved the herd of six goats inside once temperatures started tumbling below freezing.
The group is calling for more protections for homeowners in New York.
The latest NYPD statistics shows murders are down 60% and shootings are down 20% compared to the same time in 2025.
Bad Bunny took home the Grammy for 2026 Album of the Year, the first all-Spanish language album to win the biggest award of the night. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
A plan to restrict how Rockland County employees may interact with ICE agents is causing a stir in New York City's northern suburbs. CBS News New York's Tony Aiello reports.
