VIDEO: Father With Young Son Pulls Knife On Another Straphanger On Subway
Cellphone video shows the suspect going on an expletive-laced tirade, waving the weapon and spitting at the straphanger before getting off the train.
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Cellphone video shows the suspect going on an expletive-laced tirade, waving the weapon and spitting at the straphanger before getting off the train.
The MTA hopes it will reduce the time it takes riders to get on and off the trains.
The mouse scurried around the E train headed to Jamaica station in Queens Thursday, as several riders shrieked and stood on their sets.
It happened just before 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 11 on a northbound E train between Queens Plaza and Roosevelt Avenue.
A younger woman repeatedly punched a 64-year-old woman in the face on an E Train in Jackson Heights, Queens this week during a quarrel over a seat, police said.
The new entrance opens Monday on the second level in the northeast corner of the Oculus, providing direct access for PATH riders without going outside.
Police were searching late Tuesday for a suspect who attacked a subway train conductor in a SoHo station.
The 33-year-old female victim was sitting on a Manhattan-bound E train near Broadway and Roosevelt Avenue when a man sat next to her and threatened to slap her, police say.
Police are investigating the death of a man who was found unconscious and unresponsive on a subway train in Queens.
Police were searching Monday for a street performer who allegedly punched a man on the E Train in Queens after he caught the man recording him.
The entire subway system was hit with numerous problems Thursday evening, from power outages and a manhole fire to doors that opened onto the tracks.
The cartoonlike bronze sculptures that adorn the 14th Street-Eighth Avenue subway station were joined by a rogue addition by a different creator Friday morning, alluding to an infamous scandal surrounding the original artist.
A 2-year-old child rolled onto the subway tracks in Queens Monday and survived, thanks to the quick action of the little girl's mother and that of a subway cleaner who helped the frightened mother grab her child before a train arrived.
Police on Thursday were asking the public to help find four suspects – only one of them identified – who are wanted in connection with three robberies in and around the 42nd Street-Port Authority Bus Terminal subway station.
Verizon Wireless customers can now use their cellphones in 35 of New York City's underground subway stations.
Police have asked the public to help them find a man who groped a woman on an E Train in Queens in the middle of the day this week.
The NYPD has sent out officers to investigate, after a teenager snapped a photo of someone resembling the missing autistic teen Avonte Oquendo.
The 42nd Street-Port Authority Bus Terminal subway station was briefly closed Monday, as police investigated a suspicious-looking item that turned out to be a toy lantern.
Overnight train service between Queens and Manhattan on the E, F, M and R subway lines will be disrupted this week for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority's FASTRACK repair program.
You might find relief in a nice, cool air-conditioned subway car Saturday, or you might not – given that construction work is altering service for 14 lines than not this weekend.
Police on Sunday were seeking help from the public in finding two teenage girls who tried to rob a woman at the Jamaica Center subway station in Queens.
Signal maintenance worker Louis Moore, 58, was walking on a catwalk near the entrance to the station when it appears his tool belt got caught, causing him to slip and fall onto tracks below.
If you're planning to take the subway this weekend, expect a monkey wrench to be thrown into your plans.
A man's legs were severed by a subway train in the Bronx Saturday night, and another man was killed by a train in Manhattan Sunday morning – bringing the total number of subway-related deaths or injuries to seven in the past week.
Police Tuesday arrested a rape suspect in Queens, after they allegedly caught him trying to jump the turnstile at the Jamaica Center subway terminal.
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Overhead wire problems at the Portal Bridge forced the suspension of NJ Transit service in both directions between Newark Penn Station and New York's City's Penn Station Friday morning.
The U.S. military has confirmed that at least four crew members were killed when an American KC-135 refueling plane taking part in the Iran war crashed in western Iraq.
Two towing companies were forced to pay back thousands after City Hall said they overcharged New Yorkers last year, so how are they still able to tow cars on behalf of the city?
Alexis Lafreniere had a goal and an assist to lead the New York Rangers to a 6-3 victory over the Winnipeg Jets on Thursday night.
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Overhead wire problems at the Portal Bridge forced the suspension of NJ Transit service in both directions between Newark Penn Station and New York's City's Penn Station Friday morning.
Two towing companies were forced to pay back thousands after City Hall said they overcharged New Yorkers last year, so how are they still able to tow cars on behalf of the city?
The NYC DEP has announced plans to clean Flushing Creek with chlorine, sparking outrage among some environmentalists.
Tens of thousands of dollars worth of walnuts were stolen in the Bronx earlier this month, New York State Police say.
It will be rainy on Thursday morning, and the weather will change to snow as temperatures drop across the Tri-State Area.
Thunderstorms are expected in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut this weekend after severe weather hit the Midwest.
Periods of rain will move through the New York area Thursday, but spring temperatures are on the way for the weekend.
Snow and rain will make for messy morning and evening commutes for New Yorkers on Tuesday. It's a First Alert Weather Day.
The Tri-State Area's weekend is looking like a tale of two seasons with both snow and sunshine.
Overhead wire problems at the Portal Bridge forced the suspension of NJ Transit service in both directions between Newark Penn Station and New York's City's Penn Station Friday morning.
A New Jersey toddler's death after falling more than 20 stories has prompted new legislation designed to ensure windows are properly guarded in apartment buildings across the state.
New Jersey Sen. Andy Kim is opening up about his father's Alzheimer's diagnosis in hopes of helping others struggling like him to care for their loved ones.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill hosted a ceremonial first train ride across the Portal North Bridge, designed to replace the trouble-plagued, 116-year-old Portal Bridge that long caused delays for commuters.
Two of New Jersey's biggest cities, Jersey City and Newark, are joining a push to bring FIFA World Cup celebrations to local streets.
Jones Beach will host a series of special events commemorating America's 250th birthday this summer.
A Long Island woman is reuniting with the NYU Langone medical team that helped deliver her baby after she suffered from kidney failure.
A chilling cold case that goes back 52 years has been solved on Long Island, police say. DNA technology linked a former Oceanside sanitation worker to Barbara Waldman's 1974 murder.
Warmer weather has melted our frozen waterways, but that's giving rise to unusual hazards. The unusually cold winter uprooted docks, and sent debris into the bays and the Long Island Sound.
It will be rainy on Thursday morning, and the weather will change to snow as temperatures drop across the Tri-State Area.
A New Jersey toddler's death after falling more than 20 stories has prompted new legislation designed to ensure windows are properly guarded in apartment buildings across the state.
An aerial refueling tanker crashed in Western Iraq, U.S. officials said.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill hosted a ceremonial first train ride across the Portal North Bridge, designed to replace the trouble-plagued, 116-year-old Portal Bridge that long caused delays for commuters.
President Trump ordered the release of 172 million barrels of oil from the U.S.'s Strategic Petroleum Reserve on Wednesday, after oil prices rocketed to their highest levels in years amid the U.S.'s war with Iran.
About 30 U.S. service members remained hospitalized Tuesday after an Iranian drone strike in Kuwait.
New Jersey Sen. Andy Kim is opening up about his father's Alzheimer's diagnosis in hopes of helping others struggling like him to care for their loved ones.
A new study shows toxic forever chemicals known as PFAS may be entering the food chain on Long Island through contaminated soil, water and air.
Erik Lochtefeld is back to acting and marathon training after a glioblastoma diagnosis and complex surgery at NYU Langone.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Failed contract agreements between Mount Sinai and Anthem have caused thousands of New York patients to lose in-network care.
Legendary New York City television news anchor Ernie Anastos has died. His wife says he died early Thursday morning of pneumonia.
Ballerina Misty Copeland responded to controversial comments made by actor Timothée Chalamet when he appeared to dismiss the significance of ballet and opera, saying, "No one cares."
A woman was arrested on Sunday for firing multiple shots at the Beverly Hills home of Rihanna, Los Angeles Police Department officials say.
Actress Daryl Hannah explains why the depiction of herself in the FX miniseries "Love Story" is unacceptable in an op-ed in Friday's New York Times.
Justin Timberlake is suing Sag Harbor to prevent the release of bodycam video of his 2024 arrest for driving while intoxicated on Long Island.
Alexis Lafreniere had a goal and an assist to lead the New York Rangers to a 6-3 victory over the Winnipeg Jets on Thursday night.
The Hawks extended the NBA's longest current winning streak to eight games, beating the Nets 108-97 on Thursday night.
Mikael Backlund recorded his 600th career NHL point with a third-period goal in the Flames' 5-4 win over the Devils on Thursday night.
Zuby Ejiofor had 21 points as No. 13 St. John's opened the defense of last year's Big East Tournament title with an 85-72 win over Providence in the quarterfinals Thursday.
The New York Knicks rallied to beat the Utah Jazz 134-117 on Wednesday night to snap a two-game losing streak.
The NYC DEP has announced plans to clean Flushing Creek with chlorine, sparking outrage among some environmentalists.
Neighbors and local businesses in Long Island City, Queens, say rental trucks parked on streets are impacting daily operations.
Erik Lochtefeld is back to acting and marathon training after a glioblastoma diagnosis and complex surgery at NYU Langone.
Manhattan historians recently discovered a link to the Underground Railroad at the Merchant's House Museum.
The National Dance Institute in Harlem hosts a special camp twice a year to bring together dancers with and without special needs for a dance camp, proving anyone can take center stage.
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.
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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.
New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection Commissioner Samuel Levine said he thinks solar panels can be a great deal, but he advises consumers to slow down. CBS News New York's Mahsa Saeidi reports.
Prada is the latest luxury retailer to dress up its scaffolding to better match its high-end interiors.
The NYPD is stepping up patrols out of an abundance of caution. CBS News New York's Christina Fan.
Matthew Smith, accused of driving drunk and killing an off-duty Nassau County police officer, is due back in court Friday.
CBS News New York's Tony Sadiku has a look at the First Alert Weather forecast.
