Peak fares on Long Island Rail Road, Metro-North return March 1
Although peak fares are back, the MTA is offering new discounts.
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Sen. Schumer: With Impending Arrival Of $6 Billion In Federal Aid, New York City's Subway System Is Saved
New York's senior senator said the money will also be used to help the Long Island Rail Road and Metro North recover from losses during the pandemic.
MTA Announces Fare Cap, Additional Changes To Encourage Ridership
The Long Island Rail Road and Metro-North also have changes, including a new 20-trip ticket available on the eTix app, which will save riders 20%.
Woman Accused Of Attacking Metro-North Conductor With Pumpkin Due In Court
Police said 21-year-old Alexis Adams failed to show a ticket and was asked to leave the train.
Metro-North Penn Station Access Project Completes Environmental Review
It calls for four new stations in the Bronx, as well as direct Metro-North service to Penn Station from the Bronx, Westchester and Connecticut.
Ida Aftermath: Flooding Leads To Mudslides In Yonkers
The mud and debris landed on the Metro-North's Hudson Line tracks, causing a disruption in service.
Ida's Impact: LIRR Gets Back On Track; Select Service Resumes For Metro-North, NJ TRANSIT
Ida's historic rainfall left a lot of commuters stranded Wednesday night throughout the Tri-State Area.
Metro-North Penn Station Access Project Allowed To Resume, 4 New Stations To Be Added In The Bronx
The new stops will reduce the current 75-minute commute from Co-Op City to Penn Station to just 25 minutes.
COVID Vaccine: MTA Unveils 8 New Pop-Up Sites In Metro Area, Offering Johnson & Johnson Shot And Incentives
You can now get a COVID-19 vaccine shot while on your commute.
Metro-North Worker Will Pepe Fired After Allegedly Taking Part In U.S. Capitol Riot
Pepe allegedly called in sick on the day of the riots. Meanwhile, a picture posted on social media shows him inside the Capitol.
Exclusive: Sources Say MTA's 4% Fare Hike Off The Table
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is reportedly planning a little coronavirus pandemic surprise for millions of mass transit riders later this week.
MTA Outlines Layoffs, Massive Service Cuts That Could Happen Without Significant Funding From Federal Government
As CBS2 first reported Tuesday night, big budget cuts could be coming to the MTA, impacting jobs and service. That is, unless the federal government steps in.
LIRR, Metro-North Will Have Positive Train Control By 2021
The safety system can slow down a train's speed or stop a train in the operator fails to take the right action.
Tropical Storm Isaias: Mass Transit Nightmare Hits Tri-State Area After Storm Causes Service Suspensions
There were a lot of frustrated commuters in the city on Tuesday night.
Discounts Coming For LIRR, Metro-North Riders Traveling Within New York City
It's only in New York City - like taking the LIRR from Woodside, Queens to Penn Station, or riding a Metro-North train from a station in the Bronx to Grand Central.
First Of 500 New MTA Police Officers Sworn In
The new officers will be assigned to New York City transit, the Long Island Railroad and Metro-North.
Caught On Camera: Metro-North Train Strikes Tractor-Trailer In Rockland County
It happened in Sloatsburg, New York, around 6:30 p.m. at Route 17 and Washington Avenue.
NTSB: LIRR, Metro North Have Implemented All Safety Recommendations
The National Transportation Safety Board is applauding the MTA for improving safety on the rails.
NTSB: 2017 Metro-North Train Derailment Blamed On Engineer Speeding
The National Transportation Safety Board is now blaming the train's engineer for a 2017 Metro-North train derailment in Westchester.
MTA Board Agrees To Nearly $52 Billion Capital Spending Plan
The plan calls for $51.5 billion to fix the subways, buses, Metro-North and Long Island Rail Road over the next five years.
MTA Announces Plans To Spend $51.5 Billion To Fix Subways, Buses, Trains
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority has unveiled a mega-plan for creating a mass transit system for the 21st century.
Metro North Workers Seen Ignoring Giant Trash Pile Growing Dangerously Close To New York Train Tracks
A quick search of Metro North's Twitter feed would lead you to believe the agency considers trash on the tracks a safety issue. Metro North said a tiny bit of trash "isn't safe or pretty."
Metro-North Resumes New Haven Main Line Train Service
Metro-North is restoring full service Monday on its New Haven main line.
Transit Troubles Plague Memorial Day Weekend Commute
Service got back to normal on Metro North and the Long Island Railroad Friday night, after a series of separate disruptions earlier in the evening brought the holiday travel rush to a halt.
Congestion Pricing Plan To Allocate Funds For LIRR, Metro-North, Reports Say
Congestion pricing could get the green light as soon as Monday, as part of the state's new budget.
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Lawmakers debated all day Thursday and into the wee hours of the morning Friday, but still haven't passed anything.
Broadway's mask mandate comes to an end, for now
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Police: American, POW flags cut down at VFW post in Paramus
Paramus Police are trying to find whoever cut down the flag pole at a VFW post.
FDNY battles 5-alarm fire in Brooklyn, at least 14 hurt
The fire was first reported at around 5:40 a.m. Friday and grew to a five-alarm blaze about two hours later.
Brittney Griner "keeping the faith" as Russian court sets next trial date
The latest hearing yielded no real information on the strategy adopted by the WNBA star's legal team, but a U.S. diplomat says she's doing "as well as can be expected."
Monkeypox patient: "I've had COVID. This was way worse."
The man says doctors are ordering him to isolate until his lesions are gone, which can take as long as four weeks.
8 adults, 1 teenager injured in drive-by shooting in Newark
According to police, shots were fired from a stolen SUV.
Myers of Keswick: A British grocery store in the West Village offering 'comforts from home'
"I always like to describe it as a little taste of England," owner Jennifer Myers-Pulidore told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
Suspects wanted after Manhattan jogger robbed at gunpoint
Allegedly, one suspect placed a gun against the man's stomach before others punched him.
First Alert Forecast: Hot and humid, afternoon/evening storms possible
Some showers/thunderstorms are possible late in the day and into tonight. Otherwise it will remain quiet.
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Broadway's mask mandate comes to an end, for now
Masks will no longer be required at most Broadway shows.
Special session in Albany to pass gun control, abortion legislation
Lawmakers debated all day Thursday and into the wee hours of the morning Friday, but still haven't passed anything.
FDNY battles 5-alarm fire in Brooklyn, at least 14 hurt
The fire was first reported at around 5:40 a.m. Friday and grew to a five-alarm blaze about two hours later.
Myers of Keswick: A British grocery store in the West Village offering 'comforts from home'
"I always like to describe it as a little taste of England," owner Jennifer Myers-Pulidore told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
Suspects wanted after Manhattan jogger robbed at gunpoint
Allegedly, one suspect placed a gun against the man's stomach before others punched him.
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Flight delays, cancellations & not enough parking plague July 4 weekend travel
Flight demand is returning to near pre-pandemic levels, according to the experts. So have the travel nightmares, with airlines struggling with pilot and other staffing shortages.
AAA: Record number of travelers expected over July 4 weekend
According to FlightAware, more than 2,300 flights into or within the U.S. were delayed by Thursday afternoon.
Tri-State Area joins effort to boost offshore wind industry
The president aims to be able to power 10 million homes with wind energy by 2030.
Investigators say 6-year-old burned Bridgeport boy was not intentionally set on fire
Officials say there's no evidence any of the children deliberately hurt one another.
Conn. woman dies after being infected with tickborne virus
She is the second person in Connecticut to test positive for the virus this year and the first to die.
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Police: American, POW flags cut down at VFW post in Paramus
Paramus Police are trying to find whoever cut down the flag pole at a VFW post.
Flight delays, cancellations & not enough parking plague July 4 weekend travel
Flight demand is returning to near pre-pandemic levels, according to the experts. So have the travel nightmares, with airlines struggling with pilot and other staffing shortages.
Gov. Phil Murphy approves largest budget in N.J. history
Murphy says this budget makes New Jersey more affordable.
8 adults, 1 teenager injured in drive-by shooting in Newark
According to police, shots were fired from a stolen SUV.
AAA: Record number of travelers expected over July 4 weekend
According to FlightAware, more than 2,300 flights into or within the U.S. were delayed by Thursday afternoon.
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Lawsuit filed by parents of Gabby Petito will move forward
A Florida judge denied a motion to dismiss the case Thursday.
Jacobi Medical Center working on initiatives to combat gun violence
Since the spring of 2020, Jacobi has seen an increase of 181 percent when it comes to gunshot victims.
Where to watch fireworks near you July 4th weekend
Fourth of July weekend is here, and that means it's time to look to the skies for fireworks.
CBS2's John Dias and his mom reflect on when he came out of the closet
Jackie Dias would've liked to have had a crystal ball to see the future would be OK when John came out as a gay man 10 years ago.
Suffolk Co. announces 5 mph boating speed zones for holiday
As many as 1,000 boats are expected in the water off Huntington for the Fourth of July.
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Special session in Albany to pass gun control, abortion legislation
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Gov. Phil Murphy approves largest budget in N.J. history
Murphy says this budget makes New Jersey more affordable.
Ketanji Brown Jackson officially becomes first Black woman on Supreme Court
"On behalf of all of the members of the court, I am pleased to welcome Justice Jackson to the court and to our common calling," Chief Justice John Roberts said.
Lawmakers express concern Supreme Court's concealed carry decision may fuel shootings
Mayor Eric Adams, along with many other lawmakers, fear the recent Supreme Court ruling on guns in New York will have far-reaching implications.
NYC gun violence: CBS2 analyzes how we got to this point
Shootings spiked in June and July of 2020, reaching record levels not seen since 2006. We examine the reasons why.
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Monkeypox patient: "I've had COVID. This was way worse."
The man says doctors are ordering him to isolate until his lesions are gone, which can take as long as four weeks.
Jacobi Medical Center working on initiatives to combat gun violence
Since the spring of 2020, Jacobi has seen an increase of 181 percent when it comes to gunshot victims.
Some NYC mobile COVID test units will now offer Paxlovid
The program have the capacity to perform 6,000 tests and dispense 600 treatments a day.
NYC monkeypox cases rise as city waits for vaccine shipment
The city is still waiting for a shipment from the federal government.
Chokshi details de Blasio-Cuomo tensions during pandemic
Dr. Dave Chokshi says the tensions between Mayor de Blasio and Gov. Cuomo got in the way of public health.
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Broadway's mask mandate comes to an end, for now
Masks will no longer be required at most Broadway shows.
R. Kelly faces sentencing in Brooklyn court
Kelly was accused of using his celebrity status and a network of people to target girls, boys and young women for sex.
Off-Broadway events offer affordable, family-friendly fun
Offerings include some familiar characters and prices that don't strain family budgets, with some shows for free.
Jimmy Awards honor high school musical theater performers
The two winners for Best Performance by an Actor and Actress receive $25,000 scholarships.
Teen reunites with TV crew who helped him after car crash
Back in November, the boy was pinned under a car that jumped the curb in Gravesend.
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Ngoma scores in 89th, Red Bulls beat Atlanta United
Ngoma's goal came six minutes after teammate Lewis Morgan scored on a penalty kick to tie it.
Astros beat Yanks again, Bregman's 2-run double keys 2-1 win
The Yankees managed just two runs combined in the three recent losses to Houston.
Reports: Superstar Kevin Durant requests trade from Nets
The 12-time All-Star and two-time NBA champion, signed a four-year, $194 million extension with Brooklyn last season.
Brenner completes hat trick in 70th, Cincinnati draws NYCFC
NYCFC (8-4-4) got two goals from Héber, another one from Gabriel Pereira and one from Talles Magno.
Verlander dominant, sends Mets to first 3-game losing streak of season
Veteran right-hander throws two-hit ball over eight innings in Astros' 2-0 victory on Wednesday.
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Myers of Keswick: A British grocery store in the West Village offering 'comforts from home'
"I always like to describe it as a little taste of England," owner Jennifer Myers-Pulidore told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
8 Hands Farm: Regenerative farming takes root on the North Fork
"It's one of the few professions where you work with your heart, your hands, and your head at the same time," co-owner Tom Geppel told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
Zaragoza Deli & Grocery: An East Village home for Mexican family recipes
"That was my dream, to open a small business here," co-owner Pompeyo "Papa" Martinez told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
Eddie's Sweet Shop: A '1930s time warp' in Forest Hills where the ice cream is homemade
"We whip the whipped cream by hand. We make our hot fudge, caramel, most of our syrups," owner Vito Citrano told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
The Hungarian Pastry Shop: Purveyor of coffee, cake, and conversation since 1961
"Most of my customers are regulars. They come almost every day, and they feel that this is their home," Panagiotis Binioris said.
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Thousands came out for the 2022 New York City Pride March through Manhattan on Sunday.
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American flag cut down at Paramus VFW post
Paramus police are looking forever who cut down the flag pole at VFW Post 6699, which had the American and POW flags flying on it.
Myers of Keswick: A British grocery store in the West Village offering 'comforts from home'
"I always like to describe it as a little taste of England," owner Jennifer Myers-Pulidore told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
Connecticut commission planning for 250th anniversary of U.S.
Gov. Lamont announced the new commission will prepare for the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 2026.
Suspects wanted after Manhattan jogger robbed at gunpoint
Allegedly, one suspect placed a gun against the man's stomach before others punched him.
WNBA star Brittney Griner to go on trial in Russia
The two-time Olympic gold medalist was arrested at a Moscow airport in February for allegedly carrying cannabis oil.
