Man with metal pipe suspected in attack on MTA worker
Police say the man swung the pipe at an MTA worker at a subway station in Park Slope, Brooklyn, but missed and punched the worker in the chest.
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Police say the man swung the pipe at an MTA worker at a subway station in Park Slope, Brooklyn, but missed and punched the worker in the chest.
MTA board members convened for their monthly meetings on Wednesday, just a day after a judge sided with the agency on congestion pricing.
CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook told you back in September about service on the S train. Now, the MTA wants to expand even more.
CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook has learned the latest round of work includes upgrades to camera systems, cable improvements, and upgrades to public announcements, emergency systems and facilities.
The MTA board is set to meet Wednesday, one day after a judge granted a temporary restraining order in the ongoing congestion pricing battle with the Trump administration. CBS News New York's Derick Waller reports.
New York won a legal victory Tuesday in the ongoing congestion pricing battle with the Trump administration.
A judge ruled the feds cannot penalize New York for keeping the cameras on while the legal battle plays out. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
The MTA filed a preliminary injunction to fight efforts by the Trump administration to end the controversial tolling program. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook explains.
As a sweeping $500 million overhaul of Brooklyn's Broadway Junction begins, some community leaders are concerned it will lead to gentrification.
The Trump administration appointed Andy Byford to oversee the federal rebuild of Penn Station.
The MTA released video of the birds that hatched in a special nesting box on top of the bridge.
The three-year East River Tunnel repair project is set to begin Friday night.
The Trump administration says New York must end congestion pricing or risk losing federal funding.
Subway service is officially back to the Rockaways on the A train after the line was shut down for four months for repairs.
Subway service is officially back to the Rockaways on the A train after the line was shut down for four months for repairs.
CBS News New York got a rare look inside the East River Tunnels before Amtrak's $1.6 billion project to repair Superstorm Sandy damage begins.
Two Amtrak rail tunnels under the East River are about to undergo a massive rehabilitation project, but as CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports there are concerns about the work's impact on LIRR service.
The MTA held its annual audition Wednesday to recruit musicians to play in the subway system. CBS News New York's Nick Caloway gives us a look and a listen.
The violence erupted happened just before 2 p.m. on Sunday near Crescent and Etna streets in Cypress Hills. CBS News New York's Jessica Moore reports.
Subway service to the Rockaways on the A line will be restored before the end of the month, the MTA says.
Subway riders are breathing a sigh of relief as the MTA inches closer to reopening train service to the Rockaways on the A line. It's been shut down for months. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook got a behind-the-scenes look and spoke with commuters who say its reopening can't come soon enough.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul says the new state budget agreement commits to making the subway system safer.
The governor touted her efforts to improve subway safety despite federal threats to cut aid to New York in less than three weeks. CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
The governor and top MTA officials held a briefing Thursday morning at Grand Central Station to outline the safety measures in the new state budget. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is outlining the investments in the state budget to make the subways safer.
John F. Kennedy International Airport will become one of four airports that will screen passengers traveling from three African countries affected by the Ebola outbreak.
A sixth grader from Long Island's Sag Harbor died in a rafting accident on a school trip, officials said.
Two people were killed in a bike lane crash on the Queensboro Bridge Thursday morning.
A stolen ambulance sideswiped a vehicle in the Bronx Thursday morning, injuring two people, police sources said.
An NYPD officer found a text that helped a Queens woman recover thousands of dollars after she fell victim to an alleged wire transfer scam over the phone.
John F. Kennedy International Airport will become one of four airports that will screen passengers traveling from three African countries affected by the Ebola outbreak.
A sixth grader from Long Island's Sag Harbor died in a rafting accident on a school trip, officials said.
Two people were killed in a bike lane crash on the Queensboro Bridge Thursday morning.
A stolen ambulance sideswiped a vehicle in the Bronx Thursday morning, injuring two people, police sources said.
An NYPD officer found a text that helped a Queens woman recover thousands of dollars after she fell victim to an alleged wire transfer scam over the phone.
It's unseasonably warm in New York City on Wednesday as humidity adds to the summer-like weather. There's also a slight chance for showers in parts of the Tri-State Area.
It's back to feeling like spring, and even summer on some days, as warm weather and sunshine return to the New York area.
A final round of showers is moving through the New York area in the morning before the rest of the week turns much drier and warmer.
The New York area is off to a soggy start to the unofficial kickoff of summer with rainy weather this Memorial Day Weekend.
It's a gloomy day with rain lingering across the Tri-State Area as Memorial Day weekend shapes up to be unsettled.
Protests overnight ended with more clashes, pepper spray and arrests as members of Congress describe dire conditions inside Delaney Hall in Newark.
Protesters gathered again Wednesday in front of Delaney Hall immigration detention center in Newark.
After fans reported they may have been misled about where the seats they bought were actually located, the attorneys general of New York and New Jersey are investigating FIFA over World Cup ticketing practices for matches at MetLife Stadium.
The announcement comes after dozens of New Jersey groups petitioned the governor to issue a ban on artificial intelligence data centers.
It's unseasonably warm in New York City on Wednesday as humidity adds to the summer-like weather. There's also a slight chance for showers in parts of the Tri-State Area.
A sixth grader from Long Island's Sag Harbor died in a rafting accident on a school trip, officials said.
Loved ones of a 7-year-old girl allegedly murdered by her caretaker say they're haunted by how they learned of the little girl's death.
On Long Island, one woman has started a movement showing people just how important it is to smile every day.
A predatory invasive fish that can survive out of water and even cross the street has been found in a Long Island pond.
It's unseasonably warm in New York City on Wednesday as humidity adds to the summer-like weather. There's also a slight chance for showers in parts of the Tri-State Area.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani may be taking a page from President Trump and Elon Musk. Thursday morning, Mamdani announced the creation of a Commission on Government Efficiency, or COGE.
Protests overnight ended with more clashes, pepper spray and arrests as members of Congress describe dire conditions inside Delaney Hall in Newark.
The Justice Department is conducting a criminal investigation into whether author E. Jean Carroll committed perjury in connection with her civil lawsuits against President Trump, sources familiar with the matter said.
A software engineer at Google is facing federal charges after allegedly betting on confidential company information on Polymarket, netting more than $1.2 million in profits.
The law, signed Tuesday by Gov. Kathy Hochul, expressly allows police to establish 50-foot security perimeters outside houses of worship where protests are not allowed.
There's no vaccine for the Bourbon virus, nor medicine to treat it, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Marie Francillion was diagnosed with lung cancer after she was feeling heartburn and shoulder pain. She said she's able to remain hopeful and spend more time with her family because of a different type of treatment.
New York City's Department of Health is evaluating an East Village apartment complex after two residents were diagnosed with Legionnaires' disease over the course of a year.
Thousands of people showed up bright and early for AIDS Walk New York 2026, the largest HIV and AIDS fundraiser in the U.S., in Central Park on Sunday.
A New York doctor who contracted and survived Ebola more than a decade ago says he is worried for healthcare workers who are at the center of treating the latest outbreak.
Sonny Rollins, the legendary tenor saxophonist known for his bold tone and constant experimentation, has died at 95.
Stephen Colbert made a surprise appearance hosting the "Only in Monroe" community access show broadcast in Monroe, Michigan, on Friday, one night after he recorded his final episode of "The Late Show."
Rob Base, the MC whose lyrics lit up the dancefloor classic "It Takes Two" and got countless people moving worldwide, passed away Friday.
"Romeo and Juliet" is being shown at Central Park starting Friday night through June 28. Free tickets can be attained through a lottery.
After nearly a century on the air, CBS News Radio signed off, with the final reports airing on Friday, May 22.
As the World Cup gets closer and closer, nobody is more excited than the staff at Classic Football Shirts New York in Lower Manhattan, a store that literally has something for everyone.
The Mets pieced together a 4-2 victory over the Reds that snapped a five-game losing streak Wednesday night.
The New York Yankees beat Kansas City on Wednesday night to run their winning streak to 14 straight over the Royals.
This weekend, the fastest boats in the world will turn New York Harbor into a racetrack.
President Trump said Wednesday he expects to attend one of the NBA Finals games at Madison Square Garden.
Monitor Point proposal in Greenpoint would bring 1,150 apartments, including 460 affordable units, to former industrial waterfront site.
Gold Star families, veterans and thousands of spectators gathered in Bay Ridge to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
The grassroots group pushed for bilingual policing, victim support and anti-gang efforts as Brooklyn's Chinatown rapidly grew.
Advocates estimate one-third of the 200-acre park in Flushing is still without functioning drinking fountains and bathrooms.
Ahead of the 2026 RBC Brooklyn Half Marathon, some athletes are showing how simply reaching the starting line is a victory.
People dressed in elaborate headgear and paraded up Fifth Avenue for New York City's Easter Sunday tradition.
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.
The annual Easter Parade and Easter Bonnet Festival was held in Manhattan on April 20, 2025.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Lily is a 1.5-year-old dachshund who is 8 pounds, gets along with other small dogs and is looking for a loving family.
It's an overall great day with an afternoon of sun and clouds. Highs will top out in the mid-70s, and it'll be breezy. CBS News New York Meteorologist John Elliott has the forecast.
The "For the Win" exhibit features more than 70 iconic sports objects. Visitors can also watch select World Cup matches on big screens and test their soccer skills inside an interactive "Goal Zone."
The Roosevelt Island Tram connects Lenox Hill on the Upper East Side to Roosevelt Island in Queens.
Iran accused the U.S. of another ceasefire violation and said it retaliated by targeting an American base after a second round of what the Pentagon calls "purely defensive" strikes against drone operations.
