Video shows 2 accused of targeting ride-share drivers across NYC
Police are searching for two suspects accused of stealing cell phones from ride-share drivers in at least seven separate incidents in Brooklyn and on Staten Island.
Police are searching for two suspects accused of stealing cell phones from ride-share drivers in at least seven separate incidents in Brooklyn and on Staten Island.
Thousands of drivers for Uber and Lyft were on strike Wednesday, protesting what they call unfair wage practices. The rallies were held in 17 cities across the nation. CBS New York's Christine Sloan spoke to drivers at a rally at Newark Liberty International Airport. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3wh60xf
The drivers say they are not getting any love from the ride-share platforms, so they're taking the holiday off in protest.
The drivers say they are not getting any love from the rideshare platforms, so they're starting a 24-hour strike and taking the holiday off in protest. CBS New York's Christine Sloan reports.
In November, Uber and Lyft agreed to a $328 million settlement for not properly paying drivers for years.
According to Comptroller Brad Lander, the report emphasizes issues such as unusable stations, extended periods of station unavailability, and broken bikes. CBS New York's Chris Wragge reports.
According to city Comptroller Brad Lander, the report emphasizes issues such as unusable stations, extended periods of station unavailability, and broken bikes.
Uber and Lyft drivers will get money from a multimillion dollar settlement. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3saHDQe
A public hearing on the proposal will be held online in September.
New York City could become the first to mandate rideshares go all electric by 2030.
Lyft says a rider's account has been permanently removed after he allegedly stabbed his driver along the FDR on Tuesday. Read more: https://cbsn.ws/43nSTVJ
Police said Ismael English tried to rob his driver Tuesday, stabbed him, then ran off before jumping down several stories to escape police.
Video shows the suspect trying desperately to flee the scene. Eventually, he jumped off the overpass of the FDR before police captured him. CBS New York's Ali Bauman has the story.
Police said it all started just before 3 p.m. A suspect was taken into custody.
Lyft CEO David Risher was hired in April 2023 to save the struggling ride-hailing company. He joins "CBS Mornings" for a closer look at some of the new features Lyft has rolled out and shares his plans for the company going forward.
Ride share drivers in New York City will get a pay raise starting next week.
The new rates will go into effect on Monday.
They're demanding a full raise for operating costs, a stop to unfair driver deactivations, more money for out-of-town trips and 85% of their fare or the full TLC rate. CBS2's Jessica Moore reports.
They're demanding a full raise for operating costs, a stop to unfair driver deactivations, and more.
If you need a ride from LaGuardia Airport on Sunday, your options may be limited.
If you need a ride from LaGuardia Airport on Sunday, your options may be limited, CBS2's Jennifer Bisram reports.
The union representing drivers is telling them to stop all pickups at LaGuardia.
Drivers claim they're losing money because Uber and Lyft won't pay their full raises.
If you're traveling from LaGuardia Airport this Sunday, transportation service may be limited.
Lucius Riccio's findings show it's not trucks or personal cars clogging up Midtown intersections.
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NYC Mayor Eric Adam's liaison to the Turkish community, Rana Abbasova, is cooperating with the federal investigation into his 2021 campaign.
A woman faces DWI charges after allegedly running two red lights and crashing with a 1-year-old in the car without a car seat Monday in Brownsville, Brooklyn.
The Cheez-In Diner, a Cheez-It pop-up restaurant, will be open for just one week a little roughly two hours away from New York City in Woodstock, N.Y.
Fleet Week 2024 starts Wednesday in NYC with ship tours, free concerts in Times Square and Memorial Day parades around the area.
Despite some lingering clouds, Sunday will be a nice finish to the weekend. Highs will reach the low 70s.
Today's weather looks to be the pick of the week, as skies clear and temperatures climb.
Temperatures around New York and New Jersey will rebound nicely Monday, as highs reach the upper 60s and low 70s.
Mother's Day was mostly a gloomy day in New York City and across the Tri-State Area.
Sunday night may offer a chance to see the northern lights in suburban areas of New York City after an "extreme" geomagnetic storm reached Earth on Friday.
Aaron Rodgers, still recovering from an Achilles injury, was a full participant at the Jets' Tuesday practice.
Ghada Abukuwaik, a pharmacist from New Jersey, is back home in the U.S. after being stranded at a hospital in Gaza for weeks. She's already planning her next mission.
Power outages were reported in Elizabeth, New Jersey after a train hit overhead wires on Division Street on Monday afternoon.
Despite some lingering clouds, Sunday will be a nice finish to the weekend. Highs will reach the low 70s.
Today's weather looks to be the pick of the week, as skies clear and temperatures climb.
Their return comes after authorities spread out across Manorville, and beyond, in April as part of an evidence search.
Despite some lingering clouds, Sunday will be a nice finish to the weekend. Highs will reach the low 70s.
A federal judge is considering if lawsuits against NYC congestion pricing should proceed after hours of arguments from people suing to stop the new tolls.
Eight Cricket World Cup matches will be held at Nassau County's International Cricket Stadium in June 2024.
There's an intense debate on whether to arm school security after Farmingdale schools became the latest on Long Island to plan to hire armed guards.
Arizona is one of seven states that Trump lost in 2020 where his allies are accused of schemes to put up alternate electors.
Former President Donald Trump's defense rested its case at his "hush money" trial after calling two witnesses to the stand.
NYC Mayor Eric Adam's liaison to the Turkish community, Rana Abbasova, is cooperating with the federal investigation into his 2021 campaign.
Robert Costello, a witness called by former President Donald Trump's defense team, was severely admonished by the judge over his behavior on the stand.
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A new report from Orkin ranks the worst cities for mosquitoes, with New York coming in second and Los Angeles taking the top spot.
Leonette Belfield-Carson, whose daughter Jalissa Nadine Carson died of cancer, is now an advocate for other moms with children battling cancer.
A new report from New Jersey's Department of Health shows lead levels in children are dropping but not gone.
Kyle McMorrow was just 36 years old when he suffered a stroke last year. He woke up with neck pain one day, not realizing what was happening.
Panera is phasing out a highly caffeinated selection of lemonade beverages that's at the center of several lawsuits.
Hip-hop mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs posted a video on social media apologizing for his "inexcusable" behavior and that he takes "full responsibility" for his actions.
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Jim Parsons and Mayim Bialik are reprising their roles from "Big Bang Theory" in part one of the "Young Sheldon" series finale.
Aaron Rodgers, still recovering from an Achilles injury, was a full participant at the Jets' Tuesday practice.
The Mariners ended the Yankees' seven-game winning streak with a big inning against Clay Holmes, who blew his second save in 15 chances.
Francisco Lindor, who spent six seasons with the Guardians, went 0 for 4 in his first game at Progressive Field since being traded to the Mets in 2021.
Jalen Brunson suffered a fracture hand in the second half of the Knicks' 130-109 loss to the Pacers on Sunday.
The Mets did not use struggling closer Edwin Diaz in a save situation during Sunday's 7-3 win over the Marlins.
A community of people are helping a community of bees in Far Rockaway, Queens. They're drawing inspiration from a professional model-turned-beekeeper.
Migrant women from Honduras, Mexico and other countries share their experiences while making the art they enjoy.
Traffic safety advocates in Brooklyn say the redesign of McGuinness Boulevard is inadequate, and they want changes to be implemented.
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The 50th Annual Village Halloween Parade drew massive crowds, celebrating the theme "Upside/Down:Inside/OUT."
As much of the northeast experiences heavy rains, parts of New York City are beginning to flood.
Thousands of people flooded Union Square on Friday for a PlayStation giveaway promoted by livestreamer Kai Cenat.
A crane went up in flames high above Manhattan, then partially collapsed onto the street below.
Three firefighter were taken to the hospital after a fire ripped through a row of businesses in the Bronx, and two apartments nearby also caught fire. CBS New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports.
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Former President Donald Trump's defense rested its case at his "hush money" trial on Tuesday, opening the final chapter of proceedings before the jury begins deliberations next week. CBS New York's Alice Gainer reports.
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