Plan To Go Ahead For New Train Cars On Metro-North, LIRR
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Wednesday approved a nearly $2 billion contract for new cars on the Metro-North and Long Island Rail Road lines.
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New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Wednesday approved a nearly $2 billion contract for new cars on the Metro-North and Long Island Rail Road lines.
If the $1.8 billion contract for 584 of the Kawasaki-made electric cars is approved by the MTA this week, they'll go into service beginning in 2017.
Falling asleep on the subway can lead to frustrating and embarrassing consequences. But the makers of a new app hope to make sure you never sleep through your stop again.
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority said it had to stop some trains on the A, B, C, and D lines after a power outage at 81st Street on Manhattan's West Side impacted subway signals.
The accident happened at 4:40 p.m. at Albany Avenue and Herkimer Street in the Bedford-Stuyvesant section of the borough, authorities said.
Republican mayoral candidate and former Metropolitan Transportation Authority Chairman Joe Lhota reportedly said this week that he did not think it was "appropriate" to shut down two subway lines for a pair of lost kittens.
The New York City Transit Authority electrician charged in a bizarre incident that left a trail of destruction in a Long Island community is being held on $100,000 bail.
A huge cleanup was under way Tuesday on Long Island following a bizarre incident that left thousands of homes without power earlier in the morning.
The crossing is on private property owned by the Riverbend office complex. The gate would have to be paid for by the property owner.
According to police, Niheim Levy got into an argument with a 49-year-old Freeport man around 4:50 a.m. on Saturday at the Bellmore station. The victim wound up on the tracks and came in contact with the third rail.
Police on Tuesday were asking for the public to help them find a man who attacked a woman as she rode an MTA bus with her children in the Bronx last month.
Service was suspended in both directions between Hunts Point Avenue and 125th Street for a few hours Monday morning.
City Council Speaker Christine Quinn was among the lawmakers Saturday who called on the Metropolitan Transit Authority to make up for the loss of G Train service between Brooklyn and Queens.
New Yorkers who consume stinky food in the subway and other confined spaces apparently have become such a problem that they've been making headlines this weekend.
Passengers found a dead shark on a Queens-bound N train around 12:30 a.m. Wednesday.
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority has reportedly fixed a misspelling on four signs at a No. 7 line subway station in Jackson Heights, Queens.
A dead shark was found on a Queens-bound N train around 12:30 a.m. Wednesday.
No one was seriously injured Wednesday afternoon when a truck and a Metropolitan Transportation Authority bus collided head-on.
The 14-month shutdown of the R train service between Brooklyn and Manhattan has begun.
Starting Friday night, there will be no R trains running between Court Street in Brooklyn and Whitehall Street in Manhattan.
It is only a projection, but an advocacy group warned Tuesday that if the Metropolitan Transportation Authority goes on raising fares as it has the past two times, a single subway or bus ride could cost $3.75 in 10 years.
The smoke was caused by a broken freon line, the Fire Department said. There were no injuries.
Trains on the Metro-North Harlem line were delayed during the evening rush in the Bronx Monday evening, following a disruption by a broken rail.
A New York City Councilman joined residents of the Sunnyside section of Queens Saturday to protest the noise caused by the East Side Access construction project for the Long Island Rail Road.
It's going to be slower going on the rails this weekend, but riders on the G and 6 lines will be spared the headache.
One person is dead and another is in critical condition after being struck by a driver in Harlem on Thursday evening.
The union representing NYU full-time contract faculty say they will begin picketing Monday morning if a deal isn't reached.
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Brady Tkachuk scored with 11.1 seconds left to give the Senators a 3-2 victory over the Islanders on Thursday night.
The Blue Jackets beat the Rangers 6-3 on Thursday night, keeping alive hopes for their first playoff berth since the 2019-20 season.
A New York City high school student who was detained by ICE and spent nearly a year in a detention center is finally home.
One person is dead and another is in critical condition after being struck by a driver in Harlem on Thursday evening.
The union representing NYU full-time contract faculty say they will begin picketing Monday morning if a deal isn't reached.
A New York City high school student who was detained by ICE and spent nearly a year in a detention center is finally home.
Child care provider Bright Horizons has agreed to give up its permit for a Manhattan day care center.
The family of a man killed in a crash involving an FDNY truck and an Access-A-Ride bus in Brooklyn last week is planning to take legal action.
The New York City area will be under a wind advisory Monday with periods of heavy rain and severe thunderstorms expected across the region.
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.
Last year, electricity rates in New Jersey spiked more than almost any other state, according to a new congressional report.
Montclair School District Board of Education members broke down in tears as they voted to close Renaissance Middle School.
Video shows firefighters dousing the smoldering roof of the structure on Old York Road in Branchburg, New Jersey.
Grubhub is launching New Jersey's first commercial food delivery by drone. CBS News New York has learned more about the high-tech service and how it's expected to work.
Officials say James Hadley, a New Jersey coach and educator, may have assaulted other victims.
A driver was indicted on manslaughter and assault charges Thursday in a deadly crash that killed two teenagers on Long Island back in January.
Tens of thousands of customers lost power across the New York-New Jersey area as severe weather whipped through the region.
Ten people and six vehicles were involved in the fatal accident on Long Island, according to New York State Police. Two people in their 80s were killed.
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.
Last year, electricity rates in New Jersey spiked more than almost any other state, according to a new congressional report.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani is taking the first steps toward overhauling how the city responds to 911 calls involving mental health problems.
The MTA announced plans to replace thousands of New York City's decades-old subway cars with new models.
New York City will no longer criminally enforce minor traffic offenses for cyclists and e-bike riders, the Mamdani administration announced Wednesday.
The Mamdani administration has asked a court to allow them to stop representing former Mayor Eric Adams in a sexual assault case.
Older adults in New Jersey recorded the highest number of suspected overdose deaths in 2025, according to the New Jersey Department of Health.
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.
Michael B. Jordan's best actor win at Sunday night's Academy Awards resonated at his alma mater, Arts High School in Newark.
"One Battle After Another" took home several big awards, including Best Picture, Best Director and the newly created Best Casting.
Hollywood's biggest stars were honored at the 98th annual Academy Awards on Sunday. 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."
Brady Tkachuk scored with 11.1 seconds left to give the Senators a 3-2 victory over the Islanders on Thursday night.
The Blue Jackets beat the Rangers 6-3 on Thursday night, keeping alive hopes for their first playoff berth since the 2019-20 season.
Howie Rose, the longtime play-by-play voice of the New York Mets on the radio, says the upcoming 2026 season will be his last.
The Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Brooklyn Nets 121-92 on Wednesday night for their 10th straight win.
The New Jersey Devils beat the New York Rangers 6-3 on Wednesday night for their third straight victory.
Members of the Apollo Theater, where Kiki Shepard left her mark for 15 years, reflect on her legacy after the Harlem icon's death at age 74.
The Rev. Al Sharpton is calling on New York City to help protect the Merchant's House Museum in Manhattan after a recent discovery revealed connections to the Underground Railroad.
A Harlem school is teaching students how to love, honor and care for their natural hair.
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.
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.
Performances began Wednesday for "CATS: The Jellicle Ball," a reimagined revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber's classic musical, and we're getting our first look at Megan Thee Stallion in "Moulin Rouge! The Musical."
We're hearing from the New York City high school student who was just released after spending nearly a year in ICE detention. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
A Molotov cocktail mystery is under investigation on Staten Island after three devices were hurled at a home in New Dorp. As CBS News New York's Dave Carlin reports, it was a stroke of luck for the homeowner that the explosives didn't start a fire.
The MTA announced it's ordering a record number of new subway cars.
New York City Mayor Mamdani is taking the first steps toward overhauling how the city responds to mental health-related 911 calls, but it's a pared down version of his campaign promise to create a Department of Community Safety with a robust budget. CBS News New York political reporter Marcia Kramer explains.
