The Point: Controversial plan to treat mentally ill & looming MTA fare hikes
Treating the mentally ill, whether they agree or not, and the need to raise transit fares are two controversies facing New York City right now.
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Treating the mentally ill, whether they agree or not, and the need to raise transit fares are two controversies facing New York City right now.
In an exclusive conversation on CBS News New York, MTA Chair Janno Lieber answers New Yorkers' burning questions about how the MTA can improve service.
You can watch the entire interview with Lieber on "The Point," airing Sunday at 11:30 a.m. on CBS2.
MTA Chair Janno Lieber says despite public fears of taking the subway, crime is finally starting to come down.
The MTA got $15 billion in COVID relief funds from the federal government. It has just about a third of that left.
Struggling transit agency could ask the state Legislature to hike state tax funds to fill the gap.
However, the mayor and MTA are not declaring victory because crime underground is up 33.5 percent year to date.
Janno Lieber said ridership hit a post-pandemic high recently.
CBS2's Political Reporter Marcia Kramer dives into both issues with the Brooklyn DA and MTA chairman.
MTA Chairman and CEO Janno Lieber has to convince skeptical residents in the Tri-State Area that congestion pricing is good for them. He joins CBS2's Political Reporter Marcia Kramer with an update on the plan's timeline.
Janno Lieber made the disclosure on CBS2's political talk show, "The Point with Marcia Kramer."
Congestion pricing could be getting pushed back again. The head of the MTA told CBS2 exclusively he expects it to be delayed as officials work through environmental and other concerns. Janno Lieber made the disclosure on CBS2's political talk show, "The Point with Marcia Kramer."
MTA chair and CEO Janno Lieber is once again calling for action to keep riders and workers safe after a subway cleaner was attacked trying to break up a fight.
It took decades of debate and four years of construction, but finally on Monday Long Island Rail Road trains began using a brand new third track on the main line through Nassau County.
Different scenarios have trucks, depending on size, paying anywhere from $12 to $82 during peak hours.
Work is expected to begin right away, but the $1 billion project could take a decade to complete.
Janno Lieber said the $1 billion investment also includes Wi-Fi service at all above-ground stations.
At one point, the boy punches an officer, then wrestles him to the ground and puts him in a chokehold.
There have been 542 incidents of harassment on buses this year, and 15 assaults.
Subway safety is top of mind for many New Yorkers following the Sunset Park mass shooting and Monday's deadly shooting at a station in Queens.
Cameras at the Sunset Park station failed to transmit on the day of the subway mass shooting.
Subway safety is top of mind for many New Yorkers following the Sunset Park mass shooting and Monday's deadly shooting at a station in Queens. CBS2's Alice Gainer reports.
The MTA's goal is to have an entirely zero-emission bus fleet by 2040.
Borough President Richards will be the first to tell you the current design is not keeping up with the times.
A Doberman pinscher named Penny won best in show at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show.
Hundreds of people came together in Rockland County on Tuesday night to voice their opinions over a possible change to how county employees interact with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
The sheriff says the note was sent to a local Arizona news station, which agreed not to report on it, following the disappearance of "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie's mother, Nancy Guthrie.
Bo Horvat scored his second goal of the game 52 seconds into overtime and the Islanders beat the Penguins 5-4 on Tuesday night.
Mathieu Olivier scored twice in the third period, and Elvis Merzlikins made 23 saves for his first shutout of the season as the Blue Jackets beat the Devils 3-0 on Tuesday night.
Hundreds of people came together in Rockland County on Tuesday night to voice their opinions over a possible change to how county employees interact with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
The NYPD on Tuesday released video of the recent police shooting of a man wielding a knife. Mayor Zohran Mamdani said it makes the case to change the way the city responds to mental health calls.
The Archdiocese of New York is preparing for a new archbishop for the first time in almost 17 years.
The Trump administration was set to end temporary protected status for immigrants from Haiti on Tuesday, but a federal judge blocked the move.
A flooded manhole has turned a loading dock into an ice rink in Queens.
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.
New Jersey has a few programs that can help residents set up payment plans as they deal with skyrocketing utilities bills.
Dozens of residents of a New Jersey nursing home had to be evacuated Tuesday due to a serious water issue.
The Gateway Development Commission is suing the federal government for withholding funding for the critical tunnel project linking New York and New Jersey. Construction will be halted if funding doesn't resume, officials said.
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.
More than 300 kilos of cocaine were seized in Nassau County in one of the largest drug busts ever on Long Island, officials said Tuesday.
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.
Hundreds of people came together in Rockland County on Tuesday night to voice their opinions over a possible change to how county employees interact with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
The NYPD on Tuesday released video of the recent police shooting of a man wielding a knife. Mayor Zohran Mamdani said it makes the case to change the way the city responds to mental health calls.
New Jersey has a few programs that can help residents set up payment plans as they deal with skyrocketing utilities bills.
The Trump administration was set to end temporary protected status for immigrants from Haiti on Tuesday, but a federal judge blocked the move.
Hillary Clinton will appear for a deposition on Feb. 26, while former President Bill Clinton will appear on Feb. 27, according to the House Oversight Committee.
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.
The sheriff says the note was sent to a local Arizona news station, which agreed not to report on it, following the disappearance of "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie's mother, Nancy Guthrie.
Chuck Negron, a founding member of Three Dog Night whose lead vocals powered a string of hits for one of the top rock acts of the late 1960s and early '70s has died. He was 83.
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.
Bo Horvat scored his second goal of the game 52 seconds into overtime and the Islanders beat the Penguins 5-4 on Tuesday night.
Mathieu Olivier scored twice in the third period, and Elvis Merzlikins made 23 saves for his first shutout of the season as the Blue Jackets beat the Devils 3-0 on Tuesday night.
LeBron James scored 25 points, Luka Doncic had 24 and the Lakers rolled to a 125-109 victory over the Nets on Tuesday night in Austin Reaves' first game since Christmas.
Karl-Anthony Towns had 19 points and 15 rebounds, and the Knicks rolled to their seventh straight victory, 132-101 over the Wizards on Tuesday night.
The NFL released a statement Monday on New York Giants co-owner Steve Tisch, whose name showed up more than 400 times in files released by the U.S. Justice Department regarding Jeffrey Epstein.
A flooded manhole has turned a loading dock into an ice rink in Queens.
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.
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.
State officials accuse the federal government of illegally withholding billions of dollars in critical funding that could shut the project down within days. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
A teen was stabbed at 7:45 p.m. Tuesday on a southbound J train at Canal Street, police said.
A ransom note was sent to a local Arizona news station following the disappearance of "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie's mother. CBS News New York's Aziza Shuler reports.
There's relief on Wednesday through Friday but this weekend will be bitterly cold. CBS News New York Meteorologist has this morning's forecast.
CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn is calling for a minor snow event on Friday and temperatures in the teens on Sunday.
