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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Hochul, Zeldin projected winners in gubernatorial primary election
Gov. Kathy Hochul and Congressman Lee Zeldin will go toe-to-toe in November.
Exclusive video: Man pulls out gun on subway after allegedly being threatened
Police say no shots were fired but both men were taken into custody.
Crime Without Punishment: A closer look at disparities in NYPD's homicide clearance rates
According to data analyzed by CBS News, the national homicide clearance rate has been improving for cases involving white victims, but falling for Black and Hispanic victims.
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.
First Alert Weather: Wednesday 6/29 CBS2 morning weather headlines
Wednesday will be mostly sunny and a touch warmer with highs in the low to mid 80s.
Tour bus driver slashed in Midtown near Times Square
It happened Wednesday night at about 11:30 p.m. near 42nd Street and Eighth Avenue.
Nassau County rolling out "vaxmobile" for children
The CDC and FDA recently approved Moderna and Pfizer COVID vaccines for children 6 months of age and older.
Former aide on Jan. 6 warnings, pardon requests, and Trump trying to grab the wheel
Cassidy Hutchinson, an aide to former chief of staff Mark Meadows, testified that Trump said about the crowd at the Ellipse "something to the effect of, 'I don't effing care that they have weapons.'"
Sources: New York City to sue gun manufacturer over "ghost gun" parts
The parts are shipped to New York City, where they are used to build untraceable "ghost guns."
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Crime Without Punishment: A closer look at disparities in NYPD's homicide clearance rates
According to data analyzed by CBS News, the national homicide clearance rate has been improving for cases involving white victims, but falling for Black and Hispanic victims.
Tour bus driver slashed in Midtown near Times Square
It happened Wednesday night at about 11:30 p.m. near 42nd Street and Eighth Avenue.
Nassau County rolling out "vaxmobile" for children
The CDC and FDA recently approved Moderna and Pfizer COVID vaccines for children 6 months of age and older.
Sources: New York City to sue gun manufacturer over "ghost gun" parts
The parts are shipped to New York City, where they are used to build untraceable "ghost guns."
Exclusive video: Man pulls out gun on subway after allegedly being threatened
Police say no shots were fired but both men were taken into custody.
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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.
For first time ever, average gas prices in New York hits $5
Drivers across the Tri-State Area continue to feel the squeeze at the pump.
Drivers hoping for relief as gas prices again hit record highs
The national average for a gallon of regular reached $4.87 on Monday. It's even more expensive in the Tri-State Area.
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1-year-old critical after near drowning in N.J., police say
The incident happened around 7 p.m. Monday at a home on Beechwood Drive.
Harassing packages sent to former NJ home of Samuel Alito
Authorities say erroneous information on the internet claims Alito still lives in West Caldwell.
Port Authority asks flyers to pre-book parking at airports
The Port Authority says travelers who do not pre-book parking spots will be charged a summer peak period surcharge.
In wake of tragedy, attorneys urge caution when renting swimming pools
Words of advice offered following tragic drowning death of 7-year-old girl in Teaneck, New Jersey.
Newark rolls out book vending machines at libraries and rec centers
Instead of buying soda or snacks, the digital vending machine at Van Buren Library offers food for thought.
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Nassau County rolling out "vaxmobile" for children
The CDC and FDA recently approved Moderna and Pfizer COVID vaccines for children 6 months of age and older.
Police: Missing 10-year-old from North Bellport found safe
The girl had been reported missing after she was dropped off by a rideshare in Hempstead on Monday.
Navy SEAL museum in honor of Lt. Michael Murphy opens on Long Island
It was named for a native son from Patchogue, who was awarded the Medal of Honor for extraordinary bravery.
Authorities: Carbon monoxide leak sickens Long Island campers
The incident happened at the Chabad of Great Neck on East Shore Road early Tuesday morning.
Suffolk County closes dozens of beaches to bathing
Health officials say depending on testing, the beaches could re-open Wednesday.
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Former aide on Jan. 6 warnings, pardon requests, and Trump trying to grab the wheel
Cassidy Hutchinson, an aide to former chief of staff Mark Meadows, testified that Trump said about the crowd at the Ellipse "something to the effect of, 'I don't effing care that they have weapons.'"
Hochul, Zeldin projected winners in N.Y. primary election
Gov. Kathy Hochul and Congressman Lee Zeldin will go toe-to-toe in November.
Harassing packages sent to former NJ home of Samuel Alito
Authorities say erroneous information on the internet claims Alito still lives in West Caldwell.
Mayor Eric Adams says Rudy Giuliani should be investigated in slap probe
Adams told reporters on Tuesday that the district attorney should investigate Giuliani for falsely reporting a crime.
Reagan shooter John Hinckley, Jr.: "I have true remorse for what I did"
Hinckley spoke exclusively with CBS News in his first interview.
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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.
Westchester County passes law allowing women safe access to abortion
The Reproductive Health Care Facilities Access Act passed the county Board of Legislators on Monday night.
Health officials await additional monkeypox vaccines; Cases climb to 48 in New York City
The demand was overwhelming, and all appointments were booked through Monday.
Second day of long lines for monkeypox vaccine at Chelsea health clinic
The Chelsea Sexual Health Clinic opened at 11 a.m., but the line for a vaccine started forming outside about three hours earlier.
Hundreds line up for monkeypox vaccine in New York City
Demand was so high that it overwhelmed capacity and forced the city cut off walk-ins.
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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.
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.
Mary Mara, "ER" and "Law & Order" actress, dies at 61 in apparent drowning
Preliminary investigations suggested that Mara died while swimming, state police said.
Alec Baldwin to interview Woody Allen on Tuesday
Actor to sit down with famed-yet-controversial director at 10:30 a.m. on Instagram Live
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Sears pitches major league-best Yankees past lowly A's
Sears (3-0) made his second spot start and limited the A's to three hits in 5 2/3 innings.
Tucker homers, Valdez goes 8 in Astros' romp over Mets
Carlos Carrasco (8-4) had a second straight rocky outing against Houston.
Yankees score 6 in the 7th, take down struggling Athletics
Trailing by four runs early, Bombers rally for 23rd come-from-behind victory of the season, 9-5 on Monday night.
Report: Kyrie Irving returning to Nets in 2022-23
The seven-time All-Star averaged 27.4 points and 5.8 assists this past season.
Thousands join Achilles Hope and Possibility Run
New York Road Runners partner with Achilles International to produce an event for people of all abilities.
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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.
'The melting pot starts' at Kalustyan's in Midtown
For hard-to-find flavors from faraway continents, professional chefs and home cooks flock to a specialty food store founded in 1944.
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New York City Pride March draws crowd of thousands
Thousands came out for the 2022 New York City Pride March through Manhattan on Sunday.
Juneteenth celebrations held across New York City
Juneteenth celebrations took place across New York City on June 19.
Mermaid Parade returns to Coney Island for 40th anniversary
The famous Mermaid Parade returned to Coney Island on Saturday for its 40th anniversary.
Stars hit the red carpet at the 75th Annual Tony Awards
Stars of stage and screen hit the red carpet for the 75th Annual Tony Awards on Sunday night.
Remembering Ray Liotta through the years
Actor Ray Liotta has died. He was 67.
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R. Kelly faces sentencing
Kelly was accused of using his celebrity status and a network of people to target girls, boys and young women for sex.
First Alert Weather: Wednesday morning 6/29 CBS2 weather headlines
CBS2's John Elliott has a look at the forecast.
Gov. Kathy Hochul chats with Chris Wragge and Mary Calvi after Primary win
Gov. Kathy Hochul spoke with Chris Wragge and Mary Calvi after winning the Democratic primary for governor in New York.
Crime Without Punishment: A closer look at disparities in NYPD's homicide clearance rates
In a collaboration with CBS News, we examine a crime often going without punishment in our country. CBS2's Ali Bauman takes a closer look at racial disparities in homicide closure rates at the NYPD.
Tour bus driver slashed in Midtown
Police say the driver suffered cuts to his face and chest.
