Queens LIRR accessibility projects halted amid congestion pricing pause
Accessibility improvements at Long Island Rail Road stations in Queens have been put on hold after congestion pricing was paused.
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Accessibility improvements at Long Island Rail Road stations in Queens have been put on hold after congestion pricing was paused.
Accessibility improvements at Long Island Rail Road stations in Queens have been put on hold after congestion pricing was paused. Disability advocates are saying it's time for the MTA to rethink its priorities. CBS New York's Elle McLogan reports.
The Long Island Rail Road has been running more service than ever, but it has also been dealing with more delays, a new report shows.
Thanks to the expansion of the Grand Central Madison terminal, the LIRR has been running more service than ever before, but a new report shows it also has been dealing with more delays, and the pause on congestion pricing could make it worse. CBS New York's John Dias breaks it down.
The Long Island Rail Road is another step closer to full accessibility.
At least one person was injured in a shooting in Long Beach on Thursday. Police say it happened as a massive crowd of young adults was being dispersed from the beach and boardwalk.
LIRR is expanding summer weekend service and offering discounts to area beaches.
The Copiague LIRR station will be made fully ADA accessible in the coming weeks, MTA Chair and CEO Janno Lieber said.
The controversial New York City congestion pricing tolls set to start June 30 are facing another lawsuit, this time from Long Island.
To counter congestion pricing, a 10% discount has been approved for LIRR, Metro-North riders who buy monthly passes.
As New York City prepares for the start of congestion pricing, the MTA says some LIRR and Metro-North riders could see savings.
As New York City prepares for the controversial tolling system, some who ride the rails may get a discount. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
As the MTA rolls out its controversial congestion pricing plan for drivers, sources tell CBS New York it's also considering savings for New York City residents who ride the Long Island and Metro-North railroads.
Proposals are due in June, but officials say commuters will likely start to see stores open in 2025, with hopes of a full concourse by 2026.
Proposals are due in June, but officials say commuters will likely start to see stores open in 2025, with hopes of a full concourse by 2026. CBS New York's John Dias reports.
Eastbound service was suspended for hours between the Jamaica station and Atlantic Terminal due to a downed power line.
Eastbound service is suspended between Jamaica and Atlantic Terminal due to a downed power line. CBS New York's Christina Fan reports.
Service was suspended in both directions between Jamaica and Atlantic Terminal for the early morning commute. CBS New York's Christina Fan reports.
Westbound trains on the main line are bypassing Kew Gardens, Forest Hills and Woodside.
Westbound trains on the main line are bypassing Kew Gardens, Forest Hills and Woodside.
Trains were suspended between Farmingdale and Ronkonkoma, as crews worked to repair the damaged section of rails.
Trains were suspended between Farmingdale and Ronkonkoma, as crews worked to repair the damaged section of rails. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook has the latest update.
Republican lawmakers from Long Island are calling on Gov. Kathy Hochul to end her support for congestion pricing. CBS New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
On Dec. 7, 1993, a gunman opened fire on the Long Island Rail Road 5:33 p.m. train. Six people were killed.
Thirty years ago, a gunman opened fire on a Long Island Rail Road car, turning the evening commute into a massacre on Dec. 7, 1993. Three decades later, the nation grapples with mass shootings on a regular basis. It's the subject of a new CBS New York documentary, "The 5:33 - Legacy of the LIRR Massacre," produced by Carolyn Gusoff, who covered the shooting at the time. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3GxMJcF
Det. Jonathan Diller was fatally shot during a traffic stop in 2024. Opening statements begin Tuesday for Guy Rivera, who is accused of killing him.
An earthquake struck in Sleepy Hollow, N.Y. in Westchester County Tuesday morning.
Hundreds of additional seats for New York City's 3-K program were announced Tuesday by Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
A three-alarm fire was reported Tuesday morning at West Side Elementary School in Laurel Hollow on Long Island.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Tuesday that it would be the "most intense day" of strikes against Iran so far.
An earthquake struck in Sleepy Hollow, N.Y. in Westchester County Tuesday morning.
Hundreds of additional seats for New York City's 3-K program were announced Tuesday by Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
Data shows a massive increase in pump-and-dump schemes over the last year. Two traders from New York say it cost them tens of thousands of dollars.
NYPD Officer Sorffly Davius, who died in Kuwait over the weekend on deployment for Operation Epic Fury, was honored with a dignified transfer.
The escalating war in Iran is having a serious impact on gas prices. However, there may be hope on the horizon.
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.
Another round of snow is impacting the Tri-State Area Wednesday, just after a major blizzard dumped more than 2 feet of snow in some parts of New York and New Jersey.
Thunderstorms are expected in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut this weekend after severe weather hit the Midwest.
While the money promised by Gov. Mikie Sherrill will help Phillipsburg make sinkhole repairs, it won't be enough to get everyone back in their homes.
The suspect allegedly used Google Translate to threaten to shoot a cashier at Mi Rinconcito Ecuatoriano in Newark.
Americans coming from the Middle East arrived at JFK Airport on Thursday and said the U.S. evacuation plan after attacking Iran was grossly insufficient.
New Jersey E-ZPass users could soon be able to ditch the tags mounted to their windshields to pay tolls.
A three-alarm fire was reported Tuesday morning at West Side Elementary School in Laurel Hollow on Long Island.
Data shows a massive increase in pump-and-dump schemes over the last year. Two traders from New York say it cost them tens of thousands of dollars.
Virtual reality is helping some veterans on Long Island travel the world again without leaving their nursing home.
Many of these Long Islanders believe their section of New York's shoreline is shrinking because of the brutal winter.
John Miro, a 70-year-old Long Island crossing guard who was struck by a driver while on the job last week, has died, police confirm.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Tuesday that it would be the "most intense day" of strikes against Iran so far.
The escalating war in Iran is having a serious impact on gas prices. However, there may be hope on the horizon.
Some say Mamdani's remarks on the "ISIS-inspired" attack were a calculated public relations performance to support the NYPD, an agency he has decried in the past.
At a Miami-area news conference Monday, President Trump said he expects the war in Iran to end "very soon," but also called it "the beginning of building a new country."
Live Nation, the parent company of Ticketmaster, has reached a deal with the Department of Justice as part of a high-stakes antitrust trial.
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.
New York Attorney General Letitia James' office has ordered NYU Langone Health to resume its Transgender Youth Health Program.
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.
Brian Anthony Moreland is a Tony Award-nominated producer who has worked on numerous hit shows and joins a short list of Black producers working on Broadway.
Pokémon fans across New York City waited in live for special events marking the franchise's 30th anniversary.
Mika Zibanejad had two goals and an assist, and the New York Rangers scored on three power plays in a 6-2 win over the Philadelphia Flyers on Monday night.
Baltimore Ravens' tight end Isaiah Likely and All-Pro punter Jordan Stout are following John Harbaugh to the New York Giants, the Associated Press reported.
Minkah Fitzpatrick is coming to the New York Jets and will fill a major need for Aaron Glenn's defense.
John Gibson and Cam Talbot combined to make 31 saves, Dominik Shine scored his first NHL goal and the Red Wings beat the Devils 3-0 on Sunday night.
Wiki Carmona scored two goals against his former team after Prince Owusu found the net on a penalty kick and CF Montreal thumped the Red Bulls 3-0 on Sunday.
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.
Could New York City's harsh winter weather end up curbing the number of rats? Here's why experts are saying don't count on it.
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.
Hundreds of additional seats for New York City's free 3-K program will be opening up this fall.
Former FBI agent Scott Curtis talks about the investigation into the alleged ISIS-inspired attack near Gracie Mansion and the hurdles prosecutors and police could face.
Chris Wragge speaks with host Padma Lakshmi about what’s next in the competition on "America's Culinary Cup."
Police said a 46-year-old was riding an electric scooter when he hit a pothole and fell off the scooter, hitting his head.
A fire broke out at West Side Elementary School in Laurel Hollow on Long Island early Tuesday morning. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
