Potential LIRR strike likely postponed until spring
A potential LIRR strike has likely been postponed until May after unions requested federal intervention.
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A potential LIRR strike has likely been postponed until May after unions requested federal intervention.
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.
The MTA's 2026 fare hikes are now in effect on NYC subways, buses and trains. CBS News New York's Aziza Shuler reports.
Fortunately, the rail was fixed just before 8 a.m., leading to service getting back on track.
Amtrak has been working around the clock to rehabilitate two of the four century-old tubes of the East River Tunnel, which was badly damaged by Superstorm Sandy.
CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook took a tour of the tunnels that are getting a serious makeover after sustaining extensive damage during Superstorm Sandy.
Andy Byford, the former MTA chief, is back in New York with a new role and mission: to rebuild Penn Station, the busiest train hub in North America.
Amtrak Special Advisor Andy Byford said the entire country could benefit from the New York City train station's renovation.
There are Long Island Rail Road service changes this weekend as crews make signal upgrades.
Dr. Christine Riordan looked away from cameras at her court appearance after prosecutors said she drunkenly crashed onto train tracks and caused an electrical explosion.
The LIRR's largest union has voted to authorize a potential strike, but officials say it will not start later this week as planned.
Union leaders instead formally asked President Trump to step in with an emergency board, extending the strike timeline. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff has the latest.
Union representatives say they have requested a Presidential Emergency Mediation Board to weigh in, which will delay the timeline by several months. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen joined representatives from the LIRR Bargaining Coalition to announce the results of Monday's vote. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner has the update.
The potential Long Island Rail Road strike faces a key vote Monday, as the largest union decides whether it will join the work stoppage. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
Some 250,000 golf fans are expected to attend the Ryder Cup at Bethpage State Park, with nearly half taking the LIRR to get there.
A potential strike looms for the LIRR. Three of the five unions have already voted to walk off the job at 12:01 a.m. Thursday if there's no deal. There are now five days to reach an agreement. CBS News New York's Andrew Ramos reports.
In less than a week, more than 270,000 daily riders are bracing for a possible work stoppage. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook has the details.
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority released its plan for commuters if LIRR service is indeed suspended due to a strike.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is blaming the White House for a looming Long Island Rail Road strike.
Unions representing half of the LIRR's workforce, including engineers and ticket workers, claim higher wages are three years overdue.
Metro-North faced delays on the New Haven and Harlem lines, and LIRR service was partially suspended on the Port Jefferson Branch.
Grand Central Madison is back to normal after emergency responders checked out a report of an odor of gas.
Intense storms caused flooding that brought Long Island Rail Road trains to a screeching halt. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
Severe weather flooded roads and left some commuters stranded Thursday night. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook has the latest from Bayside.
John Forté, the Grammy-nominated musician known for his work with the Fugees, was found dead in his home in Massachusetts.
A construction crane fell onto a moving passenger train, causing a fiery derailment that killed at least 22 people and injuring dozens more in northeastern Thailand.
The venerable retailer is seeking protection from its creditors after its $2.65 billion purchase of Nieman Marcus failed to spark growth.
Adam Lowry and Kyle Connor each had a goal and an assist, and the Winnipeg Jets beat the New York Islanders 5-4.
Three people were sentenced Tuesday for their roles in murdering and dismembering a man and a woman in Amityville in February 2024.
Three people were sentenced Tuesday for their roles in murdering and dismembering a man and a woman in Amityville in February 2024.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Tuesday nominated Midori Valdivia to lead the Taxi and Limousine Commission.
President Trump said Tuesday that starting Feb. 1 he will deny federal funding to any states that are home to local governments resisting his administration's immigration policies.
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.
Opposition is building in the Orange County village of Chester, where U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is reportedly planning to buy a warehouse to use as a detention center.
Police in Danbury, Connecticut, are actively looking for a man who they believe fired a deadly gunshot that traveled through a wall and killed his neighbor.
There's plenty of sunshine is on the way to the Tri-State Area, but the First Alert Weather team is also tracking a round of snow later this week.
It was a mostly dry Sunday, until some snow squalls briefly hit the Tri-State Area on Sunday night.
Investigators said the victim was struck by a bullet inside his Danbury, Connecticut, home, and it came from the unit next door.
Enjoy the spring preview while it lasts because umbrellas will be your best friend this weekend!
The New Jersey governor highlighted his achievements during his eight years in office in his final State of the State address.
The Paterson School District says the teacher accused of giving special needs students hot sauce as a form of discipline has been relieved of her duties.
Dozens of people were displaced as a result of the 6 a.m. Sunday blaze at the building on Washington and Hillyer Streets.
Prosecutors say Caneiro killed the family over his brother's plans to remove him from a technology company they shared after money allegedly disappeared from the firm.
There's plenty of sunshine is on the way to the Tri-State Area, but the First Alert Weather team is also tracking a round of snow later this week.
Three people were sentenced Tuesday for their roles in murdering and dismembering a man and a woman in Amityville in February 2024.
The trial in the case of accused Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann is finally in sight.
Hochul laid out plans to move New York toward universal child care, and restrict 3-D printed ghost guns in the state.
A new bill proposed in New York would target private businesses that don't quickly turn over surveillance footage after a crime. The legislation is named after the young employee killed at a Long Island CVS on Christmas Day.
There's plenty of sunshine is on the way to the Tri-State Area, but the First Alert Weather team is also tracking a round of snow later this week.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Tuesday nominated Midori Valdivia to lead the Taxi and Limousine Commission.
President Trump said Tuesday that starting Feb. 1 he will deny federal funding to any states that are home to local governments resisting his administration's immigration policies.
Opposition is building in the Orange County village of Chester, where U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is reportedly planning to buy a warehouse to use as a detention center.
Members of the New York City Council are calling for a city staffer to be released from federal custody after being detained by immigration officials on Monday.
"We don't want to see what's happening in Iran happen," President Trump said in an exclusive interview that aired Tuesday on "CBS Evening News."
Nurses say health care benefits and workplace safety are their main reasons for striking, and are refusing to go back to work until their demands are met.
Loved ones of patients at hospitals in New York City are concerned about care as nurses continue to strike due to failed contract negotiations on Monday.
The New York State Nurses Association said it called for the strike as negotiations stalled with the city's wealthiest hospitals.
The largest nurses strike ever in New York City is underway as thousands of NYSNA members walk off their jobs at major hospitals.
The potential for a major nurses strike in New York City is growing by the minute, with major hospitals and the New York State Nurses Association failing to get a deal done before Sunday's midnight deadline.
John Forté, the Grammy-nominated musician known for his work with the Fugees, was found dead in his home in Massachusetts.
The 2026 Golden Globes honored the standouts in both film and television from last year. See the full list of winners and nominees.
Here is everything you need to know about how to watch and stream the 2026 Golden Globes.
Bob Weir wrote or co-wrote and sang lead vocals on Grateful Dead classics including "Sugar Magnolia," "One More Saturday Night" and "Mexicali Blues."
Video of an angry confrontation during intermission at a performance of "Mamma Mia!" on Broadway is going viral on social media.
Adam Lowry and Kyle Connor each had a goal and an assist, and the Winnipeg Jets beat the New York Islanders 5-4.
Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin has informed the team that he is stepping down from his position.
Jesper Bratt and Ondrej Palat each scored twice and the New Jersey Devils beat the Minnesota Wild 5-2 to snap a four-game skid.
Cooper Flagg scored 27 points and matched a season high with three blocks, and Naji Marshall had three straight baskets down the stretch and finished with 22 points as the depleted Dallas Mavericks beat the Brooklyn Nets 113-105.
Berkly Catton scored the tiebreaking goal in the third period, and the Kraken rallied from two goals down and beat the Rangers 4-2 on Monday night.
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.
A three-year pilot run by the Brooklyn Justice Initiative and the Mayor's Office of Criminal Justice aims to improve court compliance and reduce recidivism by meeting participants where they live.
Harlem native Teyana Taylor wins her first major acting honor at the 83rd Golden Globes Awards for her performance in Paul Thomas Anderson's "One Battle After Another." Locals say it's a win for the whole neighborhood.
Legislation would protect and expand hunger programs and improve benefit security as New York pantries see rising demand.
The people and businesses of Ridgewood, Queens, have banded together to help those impacted by the recent apartment building fire.
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.
CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn has your First Alert Forecast for January 13 at 11 p.m.
A Bronx bodega worker was assaulted on the job by a man with a baseball bat earlier this month, police say.
There's no end in sight for the New York City nurses strike. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani stood with taxi drivers Tuesday night to announce his pick to lead the city's Taxi and Limousine Commission. CBS News New York's Ali Bauman reports.
A rally was held in New Jersey on Tuesday for a high school senior detained by ICE over the weekend.
