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MetroCards will soon no longer be available to pay for rides on the New York City subway, and the OMNY system will fully take over.
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MetroCards will soon no longer be available to pay for rides on the New York City subway, and the OMNY system will fully take over.
Janno Lieber has either the best job in the world or the worst, depending on whether the trains are running on time in New York.
CBS News New York's transportation reporter Elijah Westbrook breaks down what riders can expect in the next year.
Two of New York City's busiest subway lines are getting a boost 10 months after the MTA started collecting congestion pricing tolls.
An electrical fire sparked after a train struck a large metal object on the tracks days after a train car carrying passengers detached.
The judge ruled FEMA and the Department of Homeland Security cut funds because New York is a sanctuary city, calling the move unlawful and improper.
Gov. Kathy Hochul, the MTA and NYPD said Thursday that without those funds, the system is left vulnerable to new terror attacks.
An MTA employee was stabbed in the neck Monday on the southbound tracks at the Nostrand Avenue train station in Crown Heights.
Officials said the 64-year-old employee was working on the tracks at the Nostrand Avenue station when he got into a dispute with a man. CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo has the latest.
The LIRR's largest union has voted to authorize a potential strike, but officials say it will not start later this week as planned.
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority released its plan for commuters if LIRR service is indeed suspended due to a strike.
Tyler Rivera says he unknowingly racked up thousands of dollars in E-ZPass late fees and fines -- nearly five times the cost of the original tolls.
Unions representing half of the LIRR's workforce, including engineers and ticket workers, claim higher wages are three years overdue.
7 train service is limited in Manhattan as police investigate a person struck by a train at Grand Central-42nd Street, the MTA says.
New Yorkers had a chance to weigh in on the MTA's proposed subway and bus fare hikes Tuesday in Brooklyn.
The first of three sessions is scheduled for 6 p.m. Tuesday in Brooklyn. As CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports, it comes after a major update for the Second Avenue Subway expansion.
New York City's first light rail system, which would link Brooklyn and Queens, is another step closer to becoming a reality.
Gov. Kathy Hochul demanded the MTA conduct a full review after extreme heat and rainstorms this week caused more mass transit problems.
NYC subway service was disrupted Thursday in Manhattan after a power outage near the West Fourth Street-Washington Square station, the MTA says.
A subway power outage affected service on the A, B, C, D, E, F and M lines Tuesday morning in NYC.
The Connecticut DOT says it is seeking a pair of 5% fare hikes on Metro-North lines in the state by July 2026.
G train riders in Brooklyn and Queens are facing another round of service disruptions on nights and weekends.
Some NYC subway riders allege the MTA's OMNY system is charging for rides they didn't take, but the agency is pushing back on those claims.
A teen is hospitalized following a subway surfing incident in the Bronx, a week after the MTA launched a campaign against the deadly trend.
MTA board members convened for their monthly meetings on Wednesday, just a day after a judge sided with the agency on congestion pricing.
More than 300 kilos of cocaine were seized in Nassau County in one of the largest drug busts ever on Long Island, officials said Tuesday.
Four Massachusetts residents are accused of using stolen identities in a SNAP and unemployment benefits fraud scheme worth over $1 million.
Hundreds of Brooklyn residents have been without power for four days during this bitter cold streak.
New York Attorney General Letitia James is starting a new effort to observe and document ICE activity in New York state.
Closing arguments are set for Tuesday in the trial of New York police Sgt. Erik Duran, who is accused of killing a man by throwing a cooler at him in the Bronx.
More than 300 kilos of cocaine were seized in Nassau County in one of the largest drug busts ever on Long Island, officials said Tuesday.
Hundreds of Brooklyn residents have been without power for four days during this bitter cold streak.
New York Attorney General Letitia James is starting a new effort to observe and document ICE activity in New York state.
Closing arguments are set for Tuesday in the trial of New York police Sgt. Erik Duran, who is accused of killing a man by throwing a cooler at him in the Bronx.
The Gateway Development Commission is suing the federal government for withholding funding for the critical tunnel project linking New York and New Jersey. Construction will be halted if funding doesn't resume, officials said.
Bundle up — New York City and the Tri-State Area's stretch of dangerously cold weather continues, and it's sticking around longer than anyone would like.
New York, New Jersey and Connecticut were pivotal during America's birth. This year, as the nation celebrates its 250th birthday, CBS News New York is highlighting the hidden history in our own back yard.
Forecasters are watching for a chance of snow this weekend in New York and New Jersey as harsh winter weather conditions continue.
The First Alert Weather Team is tracking a storm that could bring snow to the New York and New Jersey area. Frigid temperatures will last throughout the week.
Although the snowstorm has passed, the cold weather will linger with temperatures below freezing each day.
The Gateway Development Commission is suing the federal government for withholding funding for the critical tunnel project linking New York and New Jersey. Construction will be halted if funding doesn't resume, officials said.
Tensions are running high after reports of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents arresting several people in Hoboken and Jersey City earlier Sunday.
New York Giants co-owner Steve Tisch said he had a brief association with Jeffrey Epstein but denied taking him up on any of his invitations and said he never went to Epstein's island.
The extreme cold temperatures have been causing water main breaks across New York and New Jersey.
Bundle up — New York City and the Tri-State Area's stretch of dangerously cold weather continues, and it's sticking around longer than anyone would like.
More than 300 kilos of cocaine were seized in Nassau County in one of the largest drug busts ever on Long Island, officials said Tuesday.
Nassau County Police Officer Patricia Espinosa was killed Saturday in a car crash on Long Island.
The offshore wind project aimed at powering 600,000 New York homes can resume construction off Long Island, a federal judge ruled.
Authorities say online threats like sextortion are exploding, with predators increasingly pushing violence.
An off-duty Nassau County police officer was killed in a car crash with an alleged drunk driver Saturday morning, police say.
New York Attorney General Letitia James is starting a new effort to observe and document ICE activity in New York state.
The Gateway Development Commission is suing the federal government for withholding funding for the critical tunnel project linking New York and New Jersey. Construction will be halted if funding doesn't resume, officials said.
The Clintons made a last-ditch effort to avoid a contempt vote.
If you've been walking around New York City this week, you've probably noticed it -- bags stacked high, bins overflowing, and piles of trash lining the sidewalks.
All federal immigration agents in Minneapolis will begin wearing body cameras, Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem said Monday, a policy that could be rolled out nationwide.
In New Jersey, nearly half a million people lost enhanced Affordable Care Act tax credits this year, but the impact goes far beyond those who got the credits.
Starting July 1, as many as 450,000 New Yorkers will lose EP coverage and be forced into marketplace health care plans.
Striking New York City nurses returned to the bargaining table Thursday, the New York State Nurses Association said.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders joined striking New York City nurses on the picket line Tuesday.
New York City's largest nurses strike is now in Week 2 and it appears negotiations toward a deal remain at a standstill.
Chuck Negron, a founding member of Three Dog Night whose lead vocals powered a string of hits for one of the top rock acts of the late 1960s and early '70s has died. He was 83.
Popular singer-songwriter Noah Kahan will be bringing his tour to New York City this summer. "The Great Divide" tour will stop at Citi Field on July 18.
Bad Bunny used his Grammy acceptance speech on Sunday to denounce U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and call for the end of the ongoing immigration crackdown.
The 2026 Grammy Awards recognized the best of the best in music from last year, with big wins for Kendrick Lamar and Bad Bunny. Here's the full list of winners and nominees.
Complete closure of the performing arts center in Washington, D.C., will start on July 4, Mr. Trump said. It's not yet clear how extensive the changes to the building might be.
The NFL released a statement Monday on New York Giants co-owner Steve Tisch, whose name showed up more than 400 times in files released by the U.S. Justice Department regarding Jeffrey Epstein.
Martin Fehervary and Anthony Beauvillier scored 31 seconds apart in the second period, and the Capitals beat the Islanders 4-1 on Monday night.
OG Anunoby scored 25 points, Landry Shamet added 23 and the Knicks beat the Lakers 112-100 on Sunday night.
Jalen Duren had 21 points and 10 rebounds after being added to the All-Star Game on Sunday night as an Eastern Conference reserve, and the Detroit Pistons routed the Brooklyn Nets 130-77 in the most-lopsided victory in franchise history.
New York Giants co-owner Steve Tisch said he had a brief association with Jeffrey Epstein but denied taking him up on any of his invitations and said he never went to Epstein's island.
Jamaica Colosseum Mall is set to close for good on Jan. 31.
A volunteer effort launched during the winter storm paired younger residents with elderly homeowners, offering snow removal assistance while creating new community ties across generations.
A home-visit initiative in Brooklyn connects aging Holocaust survivors with social workers as war abroad and antisemitism at home reopen old wounds.
A critical seasonal blood shortage is prompting renewed calls for New Yorkers to donate.
Puppet shows, peaceful protests and acts of service helped families reflect on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy through a child's perspective.
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.
Investigators say officers seized more than 300 kilograms of cocaine.
The Tri-State Area could see light snow Friday into Saturday with freezing temperatures and strong winds. CBS News New York Meteorologist Tony Sadiku has the latest forecast.
The Gateway Development Commission is suing the federal government for withholding funding for the critical tunnel project. If the federal government doesn't resume funding, the construction will stop.
Closing arguments in the bench trial of Sgt. Erik Duran are underway as he faces manslaughter charges in the death of 30-year-old Eric Duprey.
A little bit of blood was found inside the Arizona home of "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie's mother, Nancy Guthrie, who was last seen Saturday night. CBS News New York's Jessica Moore reports.
