System-Wide Underground MTA Wi-Fi, Cell Service To Start Monday
Cellphone and wi-fi coverage for AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile and Verizon Wireless customers will be available across underground subway stations as of Monday, a year ahead of schedule.
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Cellphone and wi-fi coverage for AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile and Verizon Wireless customers will be available across underground subway stations as of Monday, a year ahead of schedule.
A person familiar with the agreement but not authorized to speak publicly confirmed the agreement on the condition of anonymity to The Associated Press on Friday.
Governor Andrew Cuomo granted Judith Clark -- an imprisoned radical jailed in the infamous Brinks robbery of 1981 -- clemency on New Year's Eve. As CBS2's Lou Young reports, the decision is not sitting well with some in the Rockland community who are still scarred by the bloodshed.
Cuomo announced a blueprint Wednesday to upgrade or build new terminals with world class amenities at the heavily trafficked hub.
The cashless tolls on the MTA's seven bridges and two tunnels are part of a $100 billion transportation overhaul.
The plan would provide free tuition to a State University of New York or City University of New York college, including two-year community colleges, for residents whose families earn less than $125,000.
Things were already looking up for minimum wage workers in New York and New Jersey when the new year arrived -- they got a pay raise to kick off 2017.
Three new stations on the new Second Avenue line opened to the public at noon Sunday.
Judith Clark, a former Weather Underground member, has served 35 years of a 75-years-to-life sentence for her role in the robbery at a mall in suburban Rockland County.
The new rates go into effect Dec. 31 and the state has launched 1-888-4-NYSDOL to assist with any issues.
Commuters finally got a look at the 2nd Ave subway, the new line has been decades in the making, and 200,000 riders are expected to use the subway every day.
The deer's death came after the city said despite its concerns, it would hand over the deer to the state Department of Environmental Conservation to be relocated upstate.''
Earlier this year Governor Andrew Cuomo promised to invest billions of dollars into solving the growing homeless problem in New York.
The historic TWA Terminal at John F. Kennedy International Airport is one step closer to getting new life.
The sounds of jack-hammering and drilling has become constant noise along Second Avenue and on 69th Street, even at 4 a.m., road pavers were fast at work.
State officials say construction crews have topped off the eight main bridge towers, each 419 feet high. The final concrete is also expected to be poured this week.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo says it looks like phase one will open on schedule by the end of this month.
The newspaper reports that black prisoners were punished at higher rates and subjected to solitary confinement more often than white inmates.
The memorial is located across the street from the old Saint Vincent's Hospital, which was once home to the city's first and largest AIDS ward.
Joseph Percoco and seven others were indicted last week on bribery, extortion and fraud conspiracy charges.
FHA officials say the signs don't conform to federal standards and are dangerous because they contain so much information that drivers can become distracted.
Governor Andrew Cuomo announced Sunday, that he has ordered the New York State Police to establish a hate crimes unit.
Cuomo told reporters that he is still planning to run for re-election and wants "to be the best governor'' he can.
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo published an open letter to the residents of New York State regarding the results of the presidential election, promising to "fight against the targeting of Muslims, immigrants, the LGBTQ community, and for the rights of all Americans."
The signs were deemed unsafe and violated federal and state laws, because they distracted drivers, were filled with too much information and were considered advertisements, a federal spokesperson told CBS2.
New Jersey auto body shops may be expecting to see more business after this weekend's winter storm.
An all-electric air taxi was on display for the public to check out at New York City's Pier 76 on Friday.
Can they plow the snow? It's a question that every New Yorker uses to judge their mayors, and many have failed the test.
The Connetquot Central School District has been threatened with funding cuts unless it reinstates its old mascot name.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill declared a state of emergency as weather forecasts project a major snowstorm this weekend.
An all-electric air taxi was on display for the public to check out at New York City's Pier 76 on Friday.
Can they plow the snow? It's a question that every New Yorker uses to judge their mayors, and many have failed the test.
The Connetquot Central School District has been threatened with funding cuts unless it reinstates its old mascot name.
An off-duty New York City police sergeant driving the wrong way on the Taconic State Parkway crashed into an oncoming car and killed the driver, New York State Police said.
New York City subways and buses will keep running throughout the weekend snowstorm, the MTA said. NJ Transit, however, warned of possible suspensions.
New Yorkers could see 6-12 inches of snow from Sunday to Monday as feels-like temperatures drop below 0. A winter storm watch has been issued.
A winter storm is headed to the Tri-State Area with heavy snow expected. New Yorkers could see 6-12 inches Saturday night into Monday.
Residents are feeling the cold weather, but there will be a slight break Thursday. All eyes are on the weekend with the possibility of a winter storm.
Dangerously cold weather is gripping the Tri-State Area with little relief as the frigid temperatures continue into the weekend.
Many dangers lurk when the temperature plummets, including hypothermia, frostbite and even a heart attack.
New Jersey auto body shops may be expecting to see more business after this weekend's winter storm.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill declared a state of emergency as weather forecasts project a major snowstorm this weekend.
New Yorkers could see 6-12 inches of snow from Sunday to Monday as feels-like temperatures drop below 0. A winter storm watch has been issued.
As officials across New Jersey prepare for this weekend's expected snowstorm, Piscataway says it hasn't received a salt shipment in weeks.
People filled the New Jersey State House rotunda to pay their respects to former Gov. Richard Codey.
The Connetquot Central School District has been threatened with funding cuts unless it reinstates its old mascot name.
New Yorkers could see 6-12 inches of snow from Sunday to Monday as feels-like temperatures drop below 0. A winter storm watch has been issued.
The gang held a Huntington Station neighborhood under siege for years by funding violence through prostitution and sex trafficking, prosecutors said.
Dramatic video from Suffolk County police shows a deer smashing through a bank window and running around as officers try to wrangle it.
A winter storm is headed to the Tri-State Area with heavy snow expected. New Yorkers could see 6-12 inches Saturday night into Monday.
Can they plow the snow? It's a question that every New Yorker uses to judge their mayors, and many have failed the test.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill declared a state of emergency as weather forecasts project a major snowstorm this weekend.
Staten Island Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis is vowing to fight a court finding that says the lines of her 11th District are unconstitutional.
New York City is expected to employ remote learning on Monday due to the impending snowstorm.
As officials across New Jersey prepare for this weekend's expected snowstorm, Piscataway says it hasn't received a salt shipment in weeks.
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.
Negotiators for major New York City hospitals and the state nurses union returned to the bargaining table as the city's largest nurses strike enters a fifth day.
Pop superstar Harry Styles will open an unprecedented 30-show residency at Madison Square Garden, starting on Aug. 26 and ending on Oct. 31.
The nominees for the 98th annual Academy Awards were announced Thursday morning, and though "One Battle After Another," "Marty Supreme," "Frankenstein" and "Hamnet" were all nominated for plenty, it was "Sinners" that broke through with a record-smashing 16 nominations.
The FCC is warning that daytime talk shows and late-night programs must give equal time to opposing political candidates, taking aim at a genre of TV that has long drawn President Trump's ire.
The 2026 Songwriters Hall of Fame inductees were revealed on "CBS Mornings" on Wednesday. See the full list.
Channing Tatum is bringing "Magic Mike Live" to New York City, promising to "turn up the gas" on the popular show.
Ryan Wedding, a 44-year-old Canadian national, was added to the FBI's Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list last year.
The active New York Mets have acquired ace pitcher Freddy Peralta and right-hander Tobias Myers from Milwaukee in a trade that sent two top prospects to the Brewers.
The Knicks broke a four-game losing streak without breaking a sweat, crushing the Nets 120-66 on Wednesday night.
The Yankees have reportedly agreed to a long-term contract with free agent outfielder Cody Bellinger.
The New York Mets acquired Luis Robert Jr. in a trade with the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday, filling a hole in center field.
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.
Nearly 100 tenants from three different buildings managed by A&E Real Estate on the Upper West Side rallied on Monday.
A group in Queens has banded together to revive landlines and give their children a simpler way to socialize.
A city-approved plan to rezone a stretch of Atlantic Avenue is expected to bring thousands of new apartments to Brooklyn, but tenant advocates say the deal falls short for lower-income residents and could accelerate displacement.
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.
Manuel Boitel died when an off-duty NYPD sergeant drove the wrong way on the Taconic and crashed head-on into his car, New York State Police say. CBS News New York's Kristie Keleshian reports.
CBS News New York's Scott Padgett has your First Alert Forecast for January 23 at 6 p.m.
With a winter storm set to hit New York City this weekend, organizers of some big conventions are grateful to be indoors. CBS News New York's Dave Carlin has more on the Discover Boating New York Boat Show and BroadwayCon.
Can they plow the snow? It's a question that every New Yorker across the five boroughs uses to judge their mayors. CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
An MTA driver helped deliver a baby when a woman went into labor on his bus Friday morning.
