Congestion pricing lawsuits delaying ADA upgrades, MTA says
Potential setbacks include the rollout of new subway cars, upgrades to the signal system and subway stations.
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Potential setbacks include the rollout of new subway cars, upgrades to the signal system and subway stations.
The MTA says potential setbacks include the rollout of new subway cars, as well as upgrades to its signal system and subway stations. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
After four public hearings, the MTA Board is expected to hold a final vote on the congestion pricing program in the spring.
A subway conductor slashed in the neck at a Brooklyn subway station spoke exclusively to CBS New York about the attack.
At Wednesday's board meeting, the agency said the tolls readers are almost fully installed and will be ready to go live in June. CBS New York's Natalie Duddridge has the latest.
Police said a Mercedes collided with the MTA bus, causing a 33-year-old passenger to be ejected from the car.
They are expected to rally at City Hall, demanding the program be halted until a full environmental impact study.
They are expected to rally at City Hall, demanding the program be halted until a full environmental impact study. CBS New York's Doug Williams has the latest.
It's the second deadly subway incident to happen in the Bronx in the past 11 days.
The mayor says the subway system is averaging about six felonies a day, and he wants to see those statistics improve.
The MTA said it geared up by putting chains on bus tires and placing extra crews on subway and commuter lines to respond to issues quickly.
Westbound trains on the main line are bypassing Kew Gardens, Forest Hills and Woodside.
It came as state leaders held a briefing Thursday, saying the city's bus system is currently the slowest in the world. CBS New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
State leaders held a briefing Thursday, saying the city's bus system is currently the slowest in the world.
State leaders held a briefing Thursday, saying the city's bus system is currently the slowest in the world.
Investigators say there was also a track issue near the West 8th Street station, and the two factors combined to cause the derailment.
Concerned advocates are calling on Gov. Hochul to take action after the second subway derailment in a week.
MTA officials say crews worked overnight to remove the trains from the tracks and restore service.
New York City is home to more than 700 bridges, and the MTA owns and operates seven of them connecting all five boroughs.
CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook has a closer look at the efforts to keep the bridge leading into New York City structurally sound.
The multi-billion dollar light rail line would connect Brooklyn and Queens, shortening the travel time between the boroughs.
The multi-billion dollar light rail line would connect Brooklyn and Queens, shortening the travel time between the boroughs. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook has an update on the project.
The plan now heads into a 60-day public comment period, and opposing lawmakers are starting constituent petitions.
Under the plan, most drivers will have to pay to enter Manhattan south of 60th Street from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Under the plan, most drivers will have to pay $15 to enter Manhattan south of 60th Street from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook has the latest developments.
