MTA threatens to file lawsuit over Second Avenue subway funding
The MTA says the U.S. Department of Transportation owes them nearly $60 million for Phase 2 of the Second Avenue subway project.
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The MTA says the U.S. Department of Transportation owes them nearly $60 million for Phase 2 of the Second Avenue subway project.
New York City Police arrested a person of interest Tuesday who is accused of pushing two men onto the subway tracks on the Upper East Side Sunday.
It happened just after 11:30 a.m. on Sunday at the 63rd Street and Lexington Avenue subway station on the Upper East Side. No arrests have been made. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
Christopher Accettulli helped deliver the baby and kept the newborn warm in his coat until first responders arrived.
The MTA is accusing the federal government of withholding nearly $60 million for Phase 2 of the Second Avenue subway.
The MTA is accusing the federal government of withholding nearly $60 million for Phase 2 of the Second Avenue subway, which would extend the Q line into East Harlem. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
The Long Island Rail Road, NJ Transit and other commuter rails are running Tuesday but with modified schedules after a major snowstorm hit the Tri-State Area.
Tuesday could be a challenge for millions of residents who rely on transit as service slowly comes back. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook has the latest details.
MTA Chair and CEO Janno Lieber gave an update Monday morning on subway service throughout New York City as the powerful nor'easter brought blizzard conditions to the area.
The mayor announced the plan to redesign Fordham Road was back on during a comically tight press conference aboard an MTA bus.
Mamdani announced the traffic plans were back on during a comically tight press conference aboard an MTA bus. CBS News New York's Ali Bauman reports.
Some say you find love where you least expect it, and that's the case for some New Yorkers who found the one on the subway. CBS News New York's Kristie Keleshian introduces us to couples who say they wouldn't have met if not for the MTA.
Transit union leaders said they are speaking out about what they describe as an "unreliable radio system" put in place by the MTA.
In December, CBS News New York transportation reporter Elijah Westbrook looked into complaints about faulty radios for MTA bus drivers. Now, one driver says when she needed help in an emergency, she couldn't reach anyone.
MTA buses and subways are running on a normal schedule as the snow wraps up. MTA chair and CEO Janno Lieber discusses how crews geared up for the storm.
An MTA driver helped deliver a baby when a woman went into labor on his bus Friday morning.
New York City subways and buses will keep running throughout the weekend snowstorm, the MTA said. NJ Transit, however, warned of possible suspensions.
One person was arrested after spitting on a cop and an MTA employee. The person also headbutted another officer, according to police.
Police are looking for the suspect who allegedly punched an MTA conductor on a Queens subway platform.
New York officers are asking for the public's help in identifying a person who allegedly punched an MTA employee in the face on Sunday afternoon.
Police said the transit agency employee was assaulted inside the subway station at 74th Street and Roosevelt Avenue. The suspect is still at large. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
Police say the man is accused of punching a 37-year-old working on a subway in Far Rockaway, Queens.
MetroCards that were retired in New York City on Jan. 1 are appearing on eBay.
Hochul said traffic in the congestion zone is down by 11% since the start of the program.
MTA fare hikes are in effect, upping the cost of NYC subway and bus rides, and trips on the Long Island and Metro-North railroads.
"Sinners" earned 16 nominations, the most ever, and is looking for a historic night at the 2026 Oscars. Here are all the winners and nominees at the 98th annual Academy Awards.
St. John's, Hofstra and LIU are playing in the 2026 NCAA men's basketball tournament as March Madness gets in full swing.
Hollywood's biggest stars are gearing up for the 98th annual Academy Awards. Here is what to know and how to watch the 2026 Oscars.
Nicolas Fernández scored twice in the first half and Talles Magno scored late in the second to propel New York City FC to a 3-1 victory over the Colorado Rapids at Yankee Stadium on Saturday night.
The New Jersey Devils edged the Los Angeles Kings 6-4 on Saturday night.
St. John's, Hofstra and LIU are playing in the 2026 NCAA men's basketball tournament as March Madness gets in full swing.
A taxi driver struck two pedestrians before crashing into a building on the Lower East Side on Saturday.
Bronx Week is back on. Last week, Borough President Vanessa Gibson said the multi-day event had been put on pause this year to the budget deficit.
The first case of mpox clade I has been detected in New York City, health officials said Friday. Of the two types of mpox, clade I is known to cause more severe disease and death.
More than 30,000 people participated in the United Airlines New York City half-marathon on Sunday, the New York Road Runners said.
The New York area is in for a mild weekend before the weather takes a turn to start the work week.
It will be rainy on Thursday morning, and the weather will change to snow as temperatures drop across the Tri-State Area.
Thunderstorms are expected in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut this weekend after severe weather hit the Midwest.
Periods of rain will move through the New York area Thursday, but spring temperatures are on the way for the weekend.
Snow and rain will make for messy morning and evening commutes for New Yorkers on Tuesday. It's a First Alert Weather Day.
Four people, including two teens and two construction workers, were hurt in a house explosion in Newark, New Jersey, on Saturday.
Heights University Hospital, formerly known as Christ Hospital, shuttered its emergency room Saturday night.
The New York area is in for a mild weekend before the weather takes a turn to start the work week.
At least 10 dead geese were recently found at Verona Park in Essex County, New Jersey.
Overhead wire problems at the Portal Bridge forced the suspension of some NJ Transit and Amtrak trains Friday.
St. John's, Hofstra and LIU are playing in the 2026 NCAA men's basketball tournament as March Madness gets in full swing.
Prosecutors said Matthew Smith fended off efforts to hand over his car keys before the crash that killed Nassau County police officer Patricia Espinosa.
A Manorville breeder was charged with animal neglect after dogs and puppies were allegedly left alone in poor conditions as a blizzard struck New York.
A father and son died in an overnight fire on Long Island. Kenneth Roberts, 42, and his son Mekhi, 12, were trapped in intense smoke inside a basement apartment.
Jones Beach will host a series of special events commemorating America's 250th birthday this summer.
With oil markets paralyzed by the U.S.-Iran war, the Trump administration says it could escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz — a massive undertaking that experts say could already be in the preparatory stages.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani signed an executive order Friday establishing the first-ever Mayor's Office of LGBTQIA+ Affairs.
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani denounced Republican Sen. Tommy Tuberville's anti-Muslim social media post during a Ramadan event.
The war, which shows no signs of ending soon, has upended global air travel, disrupted oil exports from the region and sent fuel prices rising across the world.
A New Jersey toddler's death after falling more than 20 stories has prompted new legislation designed to ensure windows are properly guarded in apartment buildings across the state.
The first case of mpox clade I has been detected in New York City, health officials said Friday. Of the two types of mpox, clade I is known to cause more severe disease and death.
Heights University Hospital, formerly known as Christ Hospital, shuttered its emergency room Saturday night.
New Jersey Sen. Andy Kim is opening up about his father's Alzheimer's diagnosis in hopes of helping others struggling like him to care for their loved ones.
A new study shows toxic forever chemicals known as PFAS may be entering the food chain on Long Island through contaminated soil, water and air.
Erik Lochtefeld is back to acting and marathon training after a glioblastoma diagnosis and complex surgery at NYU Langone.
"Sinners" earned 16 nominations, the most ever, and is looking for a historic night at the 2026 Oscars. Here are all the winners and nominees at the 98th annual Academy Awards.
Hollywood's biggest stars are gearing up for the 98th annual Academy Awards. Here is what to know and how to watch the 2026 Oscars.
Legendary New York City television news anchor Ernie Anastos has died. His wife says he died early Thursday morning of pneumonia.
Ballerina Misty Copeland responded to controversial comments made by actor Timothée Chalamet when he appeared to dismiss the significance of ballet and opera, saying, "No one cares."
A woman was arrested on Sunday for firing multiple shots at the Beverly Hills home of Rihanna, Los Angeles Police Department officials say.
St. John's, Hofstra and LIU are playing in the 2026 NCAA men's basketball tournament as March Madness gets in full swing.
Nicolas Fernández scored twice in the first half and Talles Magno scored late in the second to propel New York City FC to a 3-1 victory over the Colorado Rapids at Yankee Stadium on Saturday night.
The New Jersey Devils edged the Los Angeles Kings 6-4 on Saturday night.
The New York Islanders raced to an early lead and held on to beat the Calgary Flames 3-2 on Saturday.
Igor Shesterkin made 46 saves and Vladislav Gavrikov had a goal and two assists as the New York Rangers extended their winning streak to four games with a 4-2 win over the Minnesota Wild.
The NYC DEP has announced plans to clean Flushing Creek with chlorine, sparking outrage among some environmentalists.
Neighbors and local businesses in Long Island City, Queens, say rental trucks parked on streets are impacting daily operations.
Erik Lochtefeld is back to acting and marathon training after a glioblastoma diagnosis and complex surgery at NYU Langone.
Manhattan historians recently discovered a link to the Underground Railroad at the Merchant's House Museum.
The National Dance Institute in Harlem hosts a special camp twice a year to bring together dancers with and without special needs for a dance camp, proving anyone can take center stage.
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.
Hollywood's biggest night gets underway soon, and it's shaping up to be a blockbuster showdown. This year's Oscars aim to make movie history as two powerhouse films lead the pack. Gwen Baumgardner reports.
CBS News New York's John Elliott spends the morning at the 9th annual Manalapan Veterans Train Show in New Jersey.
After a brutally cold season, with no shortage of snow, we asked New Yorkers if they're ready for spring.
Gillibrand is chair of the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee, laying out a strategy to flip the balance of power in Washington, D.C. Watch the full interview on "The Point with Marcia Kramer."
Hochul wants to be the affordability governor, a tough road to follow when everything seems to be getting more expensive. Watch the full interview on "The Point with Marcia Kramer."
