MTA deploying "Eagle Teams" to crack down on bus fare evasion
The Eagle Teams will be deployed at bus hubs and be on local buses.
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The Eagle Teams will be deployed at bus hubs and be on local buses.
The MTA is deploying so-called "Eagle Teams" in the agency's latest effort to crack down on bus fare evasion.
The MTA says in order to accommodate entrances and facilities, approximately 170 residents will be displaced, along with hundreds of employees.
The MTA is preparing for construction to bring the line to East Harlem. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook has been following the project and speaks with the community that will be impacted.
The MTA is preparing for construction to bring the line to East Harlem. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook has been following the project and speaks with the community that will be impacted.
Borough President Vito Fossella says the borough has been overlooked by the MTA.
If you take public transit in the city, starting later in August you'll feel the squeeze every time you ride.
The extension would bring it to East Harlem-125th Street, after making stops at 106th and 116th streets. It's expected to provide direct connections to the 4, 5, and 6 trains, plus Metro-North.
The MTA says phase 2 of the project will be a game changer that more than 300,000 passengers are expected to benefit from once it's complete. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook has a closer look.
This comes one week after another 14-year-old was killed when he was knocked off an L train while subway surfing.
The boy's death comes one week after another 14-year-old was killed when he was knocked off an L train in Brooklyn. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
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The Federal Highway Administration has cleared the way for the city to implement the controversial plan. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook has the details.
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The governor and MTA officials say it decouples it from a previous plan to build 10 super-tall luxury office towers.
The MTA wants to raise the cost of subway, bus and rail tickets, as well as tolls for drivers.
The MTA is replacing the Metro-North Park Avenue Viaduct, a major inconvenience to a well known business sitting underneath the tracks.
Police said an argument turned into a fist fight, and a 42-year-old man was punched in the mouth before being knocked onto the tracks.
Police say it happened after the driver announced the B44 bus was going out of service and asked passengers to exit.
At least 14 people were hurt in the mangled mess on Sunday. Neighbors said the intersection in East New York is a magnet for accidents.
The MTA said a tractor-trailer snagged overhead wires and pulled them down, which brought down two utility poles.
It comes as the MTA is considering hikes for subway, bus and commuter rail fares, as well as tolls at bridges and tunnels.
Commuters and local leaders say it feels like they're getting hit with a lot of financial burdens at once.
For some, it's another financial hit on top of the looming financial pricing. CBS2's John Dias reports from Forest Hills.
The Blue Jackets scored a pair of third-period goals in just over a minute and rallied to beat the Islanders 4-2 on Sunday for their second straight win.
The Raiders moved into position to snag the top pick in next year's draft after losing 34-10 to Jaxson Dart and the Giants on Sunday.
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Drake Maye threw five touchdown passes, and the Patriots finished the regular season undefeated on the road by dominating the Jets 42-10 on Sunday.
New York City's "Good Riddance Day" is a nearly 20-year-old tradition that finds creative ways to figuratively get rid of what's not missed from the past year.
A First Alert Weather Day has been issued Sunday due to the threat of freezing rain in the bulk of the Tri-State Area.
Thousands of new flu cases in New York led to a 38% jump from the previous week, according to state health officials.
New York City wound up with less snow than anticipated, but still the most in nearly four years.
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A First Alert Weather Day has been issued Sunday due to the threat of freezing rain in the bulk of the Tri-State Area.
New York City wound up with less snow than anticipated, but still the most in nearly four years.
A major winter storm pummeled the Tri-State Area with snow and ice after New York and New Jersey declared states of emergency.
Shovels and plows will be out later Friday as people in New York City and the surrounding area prepare for a blast of winter.
It's a First Alert Weather Day for Friday evening into Saturday morning due to accumulating snow that could be heavy at times.
One person was killed and another was critically injured after a helicopter collision
A First Alert Weather Day has been issued Sunday due to the threat of freezing rain in the bulk of the Tri-State Area.
New Jersey state health officials are warning of potential measles exposures at Newark Liberty International Airport before Christmas.
New York City wound up with less snow than anticipated, but still the most in nearly four years.
Roadways across New Jersey got pelted with heavy bands of snow, sleet and freezing rain, putting state officials on high alert.
A First Alert Weather Day has been issued Sunday due to the threat of freezing rain in the bulk of the Tri-State Area.
New York City wound up with less snow than anticipated, but still the most in nearly four years.
A major winter storm pummeled the Tri-State Area with snow and ice after New York and New Jersey declared states of emergency.
Suffolk County Police Commissioner Kevin Catalina blasted CVS for not releasing the surveillance video to police.
Shovels and plows will be out later Friday as people in New York City and the surrounding area prepare for a blast of winter.
President Trump met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Sunday after he said he had a "good and very productive" call with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
As prosecutors contend with a massive trove of Epstein files, President Trump suggested Friday the Justice Department is spending too much time on the issue — but said Democrats should be named.
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Mamdani's team says the group of 48 includes "people from across fields and communities" and are "New Yorkers whose creativity, leadership and lived experience reflect the full life of the city."
The Justice Department said the process of releasing the Epstein files may take "a few more weeks" due to the volume of materials.
New Jersey state health officials are warning of potential measles exposures at Newark Liberty International Airport before Christmas.
Thousands of new flu cases in New York led to a 38% jump from the previous week, according to state health officials.
A spike in measles cases in Rockland County has New York health officials urging families to get vaccinated.
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In New York, cases of flu, RSV and COVID have spiked since Thanksgiving.
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The Patriots and Jets play Sunday as New England eyes a potential AFC East title.
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The Halloween tradition strolled through Manhattan's East Village on Sunday, with furry friends dressed in colorful costumes.
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CBS News New York's Craig Allen says eventually warming temperatures will cause a changeover to plain rain for the NYC area.
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Fire officials said the blaze broke out early Sunday morning on 57th Road in Maspeth. The cause is under investigation. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
