MTA Fare Hike Vote Postponement Buys Time For Beleaguered LIRR To Address Many Complaints
Long Island Rail Road riders have a stern message for Metropolitan Transportation Authority management: Cancel the fare hikes.
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Long Island Rail Road riders have a stern message for Metropolitan Transportation Authority management: Cancel the fare hikes.
One of the smallest train stations in our area is on the move.
What was supposed to help with the homelessness problem in and around Long Island Rail Road train stations, may be causing more problems for people in need and commuters alike.
Great Neck is rolling out a rush-hour shuttle, called Buzz.
Copiague is the only stop on the LIRR's Babylon line where parking is entirely free.
Long Island Rail Road commuters should expect service changes Monday as track work that's expected to last at least three months gets underway.
The Long Island Rail Road will take several tracks out of service while adding lines and trains to help alleviate morning and evening rush hour transit.
Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino announced Sunday that the Hicksville Commuter Parking Garage is reopening on New Year's Eve, starting at 5 a.m.
Local rail lines are adding more trains ahead of what's expected to be a busy weekend of travel for New Year's Eve.
With an explosion of cars and commuters, there's no space for anyone driving to Long Island train stations.
Schumer said the agency plans to ask, as early as Monday, for a two-year extension on its federally mandated deadline to have PTC put on trains by Dec. 31, 2018.
More than 60 bars are officially participating in the event and plan to donate part of their sales to charity.
Long Island Rail Road riders are being crammed into fewer cars during rush hour, and it's all because of wet leaves on the tracks.
The LIRR said PSEG Long Island power problems in Valley Stream were responsible for disrupting service.
There has been a public outcry in one community about the safety at a Long Island Rail Road station. Riders say the station is attracting dangerous vagrants.
Long Island Rail Road service has been restored on the Port Washington branch following an earlier suspension.
An unusual lottery was held Tuesday in the suburbs. Commuters vied to secure a coveted new bicycle locker at Long Island Rail Road train stations.
Parking lots are filled to capacity at Syosset train station, causing commuters to take risks. That's prompted a new crackdown.
Despite the fact that the Long Island Rail Road has had its worst on-time performance in 18 years, a fare hike is coming. Or so it thinks.
Governor Andrew Cuomo has unveiled new plans to spiff up Penn Station for Long Island Rail Road commuters as a new report finds trains are late more than they've been in years.
Earlier this year, the New York City comptroller called on-time performance "unacceptable." Now, the numbers show it's getting worse.
The Long Island Rail Road is on pace to deliver its worst on-time performance in two decades. But that hasn't stopped Gov. Andrew Cuomo from touting the agency's progress.
Commuters are bracing for headaches when the parking garage that services the largest LIRR station on Long Island shuts down beginning Sept. 12.
Long Island Rail Road riders faced hours of delays Wednesday due to signal issued caused by a lightning strike at a substation in New Hyde Park.
Long Island Rail Road riders are facing service changes Monday morning due to two separate incidents.
The software company at the center of a New Jersey noncitizen voting controversy fired back Thursday, saying the state is responsible for the snafu.
An emergency budget meeting will get underway Thursday evening in Edison, one of New Jersey's largest municipalities.
Labor Day is late this year, creating an even longer gap between the end of most summer programs and the start of school.
The lawsuit claims the Trump administration is withholding hundreds of millions of dollars in disaster-preparedness and homeland security grants to pressure states to change policies on elections and immigration.
A suspect is in custody after a double stabbing on the Upper West Side, police say.
Labor Day is late this year, creating an even longer gap between the end of most summer programs and the start of school.
A suspect is in custody after a double stabbing on the Upper West Side, police say.
New security camera footage shows the moments a man set off fireworks, shot an airsoft gun and lit the outside of a federal building in Manhattan on fire.
An old brick sewer collapsed under a street in Yonkers, opening up a big sinkhole Thursday morning.
Police responded just after 5:30 a.m. to an intersection in College Point where they found a 47-year-old man stabbed multiple times.
Severe weather impacted the entire region on Tuesday, with watches and warnings throughout the CBS News New York viewing area.
Stormy weather will return to the New York City area Tuesday after a brief reprieve.
Storms brought flooding rains, damaging winds, hail and lightning to New York and New Jersey on Saturday.
While the air quality is improving, haze still lingers as New Yorkers brace for upcoming rain and possibly severe storms Saturday.
A tornado warning was issued in parts of New Jersey on Thursday evening.
The software company at the center of a New Jersey noncitizen voting controversy fired back Thursday, saying the state is responsible for the snafu.
An emergency budget meeting will get underway Thursday evening in Edison, one of New Jersey's largest municipalities.
Edison, one of New Jersey's largest municipalities, has furloughed hundreds of workers as it deals with budget woes.
The National Weather Service on Wednesday confirmed four tornadoes touched down in northern New Jersey and New York during severe storms on Tuesday.
There were two confirmed tornadoes in northern New Jersey on Tuesday.
Labor Day is late this year, creating an even longer gap between the end of most summer programs and the start of school.
There was a public hearing on Tuesday night over a proposed Islamic boarding school and mosque in the Long Island hamlet of Bay Shore.
An electrical transformer caught fire outside the Nassau County Court Building on Long Island on Tuesday.
There was a special celebration at Long Island Children's Hospital on Tuesday for two facility dogs who bring comfort to young patients. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
Studies show older adults are among the safest drivers on the road, but crashes involving seniors are on the rise.
The software company at the center of a New Jersey noncitizen voting controversy fired back Thursday, saying the state is responsible for the snafu.
An emergency budget meeting will get underway Thursday evening in Edison, one of New Jersey's largest municipalities.
The lawsuit claims the Trump administration is withholding hundreds of millions of dollars in disaster-preparedness and homeland security grants to pressure states to change policies on elections and immigration.
The Justice Department withdrew its subpoenas for New York Times reporters during a court heraing Thursday, after a judge grilled government lawyers for making "errors."
New York City says the average bus speed on Fordham Road in the Bronx is 5 mph, which is why ground was broken Wednesday on a major redesign.
Thirty-four cooling towers at 33 buildings on the Upper East Side tested positive for live Legionella bacteria, the New York City Health Department announced Tuesday.
An attorney representing an Upper East Side woman whose husband just died from Legionnaires' disease is planning to take legal action.
Studies show older adults are among the safest drivers on the road, but crashes involving seniors are on the rise.
For the third day in a row, the NYC Health Department has announced a death in the Upper East Side Legionnaires' disease cluster.
A second death has been reported in connection to the Legionnaires' disease cluster on the Upper East Side, health officials said Saturday.
Madonna, Justin Bieber, BTS and Shakira each brought a bit of one of their hits to the World Cup's first halftime show in a whirlwind performance Sunday that also squeezed in Burna Boy, Ted Lasso and many Muppets.
Brenda Fricker won an Academy Award for 1989's "My Left Foot," played the Pigeon Lady in "Home Alone 2" and appeared in "A Time to Kill" and "So I Married an Axe Murderer."
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
The final show of Jay-Z's anniversary concert series at Yankee Stadium was delayed for hours after hundreds of ticketless fans flooded the gates and breached security, according to officials.
Jay-Z and some very special guests took over Yankee Stadium on Friday night, performing to a sold-out crowd.
There were 89 people arrested in the New York area over the course of the World Cup, the NYPD said.
Nicolás Fernández scored on a first-half penalty kick and Agustín Ojeda found the net in the second half to help New York City FC hold off the Columbus Crew 2-1 on Wednesday night.
The Philadelphia Union beat the New York Red Bulls 3-1 on Wednesday night for their first win in more than three months.
The New York Yankees beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 2-0 Wednesday night for a doubleheader split.
Joey Ortiz went 3 for 3 and was a homer away from the cycle to help the Brewers defeat the Mets 4-3 on Wednesday.
Parents in Harlem say their children's walk to summer camp is littered with trash, illegal dumping and a growing encampment.
A specialized program from God's Love We Deliver is serving nearly 400 veterans with medically tailored meals, while helping combat isolation and ease the challenges of life after military service.
The Newtown Creek Alliance community science project gives students hands-on experience monitoring the health of one of the most polluted waterways in the U.S.
The FIFA World Cup is delivering a business boost for many bars and restaurants across New York City, but not every industry is seeing the same payoff.
Two Upper West Side children went on a mission to visit 40 playgrounds in one day, hoping to set a record.
People dressed in elaborate headgear and paraded up Fifth Avenue for New York City's Easter Sunday tradition.
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.
The annual Easter Parade and Easter Bonnet Festival was held in Manhattan on April 20, 2025.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Brendan Ryan's story is one of perseverance, passion, and proving there are no limits. CBS News New York's John Dias has his story.
Research shows the rodents are growing resistant to common poisons. CBS News New York's Michael George spoke with the scientists who made the discovery.
The governor and the software company at the Motor Vehicle Commission engaged in a war of words Thursday over who's to blame. CBS News New York's Christine Sloan reports.
The scramble to book summer camps is familiar to many parents in New York City, but this year brings an additional challenge. Labor Day isn't until Sept. 7, creating an even longer gap between the end of most summer programs and the start of school. CBS News New York's Natalie Duddridge reports.
A congressional attempt to force President Trump to end the war led to a split between the House and the Senate. CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
