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Hidden away behind an enormous blue fence along Grand Street in Williamsburg is a struggling bodega, and an owner worried about losing his business.
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Hidden away behind an enormous blue fence along Grand Street in Williamsburg is a struggling bodega, and an owner worried about losing his business.
Commuters this weekend will hit a snag on 10 subway lines around the city.
A Williamsburg bodega owner says a construction awning put up by the MTA has seriously impacted his business.
A teenager has been arrested for allegedly temporarily blinding a city bus driver with a laser pointer.
The man was riding a Bx15 bus when he aimed the laser pointer at the driver's rearview mirror, police said.
A set of controversial subway ads featuring what appear to be Nazi symbols has been removed, following a livid response.
If environmental reviews are expedited, the agency will look to fund the money to start the second phase of construction sooner.
Cellphone and Wi-Fi service is coming to more New York City subway stations.
The MTA said the line is closed for track and infrastructure work.
The MTA proposed a $1 billion cut to work on the new Second Avenue subway line as part of a new capital plan that is facing opposition from some city officials.
The woman was riding the B13 bus on Wyckoff Avenue between Harman Street and Green Avenue when shots were fired.
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority has revealed how it plans to spend the billions of dollars the city and state have agreed to give the transit agency.
MTA spokesman Kevin Ortiz said riders should notice a difference once the agency adds 31 more roundtrips on the 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, A, C, E, J, M, N and S lines.
The driver, a 58-year-old male, was taken to Jacobi Medical Center for irritation to his face and eyes.
The attorney's for Breitkopf's wife, Paula, filed a lawsuit against many parties, including the MTA because it was found that an MTA officer had fired the fatal shot.
Federal funding could be down the road to help college students who commute to school.
The city is quadrupling its contribution to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority in exchange for assurances that the $2.5 billion will go directly to capital improvements.
Cuomo, de Blasio and MTA Chairman Tom Prendergast announced on Saturday that the state will pick up $8.3 billion of the $26.1 billion tab, while New York City will commit $2.5 billion.
A federal judge on Wednesday ordered that a pair of Muslim comedians must be allowed to post their ads on the subway.
An MTA spokesperson said the delay is because Amtrack, which shares the rail junction, has not provided the necessary employees.
A financial fight is threatening to shut down some Metropolitan Transportation Authority projects.
With thousands expected to attend the pope's Central Park procession and Mass at Madison Square Garden, the MTA and Port Authority have ramped up service.
It happened around 2:30 a.m. in the Kingsbridge section near the corner of West 231st street and Kingsbridge Avenue.
A man has been arrested and charged with exposing himself to a woman on a Brooklyn subway train – in an incident that led to a viral social media post.
Neighbors say an overpass in Brooklyn is an accident waiting to happen, as many trucks cannot clear its low height.
Looking overseas, there is wide opposition to the idea of taking Greenland by force.
The Phoenix Suns beat the slumping New York Knicks 106-99 on Saturday night.
The Carolina Hurricanes beat the New Jersey Devils 4-1 on Saturday night.
Moderate to heavy snow is falling in New York City and across the Tri-State Area on Sunday.
Since October, WestJet had added an extra row of seats to nearly two dozen aircraft.
Moderate to heavy snow is falling in New York City and across the Tri-State Area on Sunday.
John Harbaugh, the 63-year-old former head coach of the Baltimore Ravens, agreed to a five-year contract to coach Big Blue.
Shimamura most recently served as the City Department of Parks and Recreation's Manhattan borough commissioner, Mamdani said.
The New York City Fire Department spent hours battling a raging fire above a tire shop in Queens early Saturday.
A Brooklyn church is demanding answers after they say one of their leaders was detained by ICE agents this week.
Moderate to heavy snow is falling in New York City and across the Tri-State Area on Sunday.
David Grullon Jr. killed a 34-year-old Connecticut man after he fired a gun and the bullet went through the wall.
The first of this weekend's two rounds of snow blanketed the Tri-State Area on Saturday.
Two men posing as Amazon delivery workers held a Connecticut homeowner at gunpoint while robbing him and his wife, police said.
Wednesday night, things begin to change. Showers linger, and areas well north and west may pick up some light snow.
Moderate to heavy snow is falling in New York City and across the Tri-State Area on Sunday.
John Harbaugh, the 63-year-old former head coach of the Baltimore Ravens, agreed to a five-year contract to coach Big Blue.
New Jersey officials are warning residents to be careful after a resident reported their small dog was possibly attacked by a coyote.
The first of this weekend's two rounds of snow blanketed the Tri-State Area on Saturday.
A data company is finding that some Airbnb hosts in New Jersey are charging a lot for the time period around upcoming World Cup matches.
Moderate to heavy snow is falling in New York City and across the Tri-State Area on Sunday.
A Long Island nurse was seen on a nanny camera hitting a non-verbal child that he was caring for, leaving bruises on the boy's body.
The first of this weekend's two rounds of snow blanketed the Tri-State Area on Saturday.
A federal judge ruled the Empire Wind project can move forward while he considers the merits of the Trump administration's order to suspend it.
Hochul said she would commit $1.7 billion in the next budget to expand child care in New York in her 2026 state of the state address.
Looking overseas, there is wide opposition to the idea of taking Greenland by force.
Shimamura most recently served as the City Department of Parks and Recreation's Manhattan borough commissioner, Mamdani said.
Mr. Trump previously threatened to impose tariffs against countries that do not support his plans to acquire the territory.
New York City Council Speaker Julie Menin announced a five-point plan to combat hate crimes against Jewish New Yorkers.
New York City Comptroller Mark Levine said NYC faces a budget shortfall of $2.2 billion this fiscal year, and $10.4 billion in FY2027.
Negotiators for major New York City hospitals and the state nurses union returned to the bargaining table as the city's largest nurses strike enters a fifth day.
Nurses continue to hold the picket line as the largest nurses' strike in New York City history is on its third day with no end in sight.
Nurses say health care benefits and workplace safety are their main reasons for striking, and are refusing to go back to work until their demands are met.
Loved ones of patients at hospitals in New York City are concerned about care as nurses continue to strike due to failed contract negotiations on Monday.
The New York State Nurses Association said it called for the strike as negotiations stalled with the city's wealthiest hospitals.
Kianna Underwood, a former Nickelodeon child actress, was identified as the woman killed in a hit-and-run in Brooklyn.
John Forté, the Grammy-nominated musician known for his work with the Fugees, was found dead in his home in Massachusetts.
The 2026 Golden Globes honored the standouts in both film and television from last year. See the full list of winners and nominees.
Here is everything you need to know about how to watch and stream the 2026 Golden Globes.
Bob Weir wrote or co-wrote and sang lead vocals on Grateful Dead classics including "Sugar Magnolia," "One More Saturday Night" and "Mexicali Blues."
The Phoenix Suns beat the slumping New York Knicks 106-99 on Saturday night.
The Carolina Hurricanes beat the New Jersey Devils 4-1 on Saturday night.
Adam Klapka had a goal and an assist as the Calgary Flames beat the New York Islanders 4-2 on Saturday.
Mika Zibanejad became the Rangers' all-time leader in power-play goals in New York's 6-3 win over Philadelphia.
John Harbaugh, the 63-year-old former head coach of the Baltimore Ravens, agreed to a five-year contract to coach Big Blue.
A group in Queens has banded together to revive landlines and give their children a simpler way to socialize.
A city-approved plan to rezone a stretch of Atlantic Avenue is expected to bring thousands of new apartments to Brooklyn, but tenant advocates say the deal falls short for lower-income residents and could accelerate displacement.
A three-year pilot run by the Brooklyn Justice Initiative and the Mayor's Office of Criminal Justice aims to improve court compliance and reduce recidivism by meeting participants where they live.
Harlem native Teyana Taylor wins her first major acting honor at the 83rd Golden Globes Awards for her performance in Paul Thomas Anderson's "One Battle After Another." Locals say it's a win for the whole neighborhood.
Legislation would protect and expand hunger programs and improve benefit security as New York pantries see rising demand.
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.
John Elliott has the latest on Sunday's snowstorm across the Tri-State Area on CBS News New York.
For World Snow Day, CBS News New York's John Elliott spend the morning at Mountain Creek Resort in Vernon, New Jersey.
1,500 active-duty soldiers are on standby in Alaska for possible deployment to Minneapolis, a U.S. defense official told CBS News. Cristian Benavides reports.
Police released a photo of the person they're looking for after the vehicle idling near 44th Drive and 23rd Street in Hunters Point was stolen.
The NYPD said officers found Elquan Tillman with multiple gunshot wounds on Stockton Street in Brooklyn.
