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The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is reporting a major surge in New York City subway crime. The agency said pick pockets and other thieves are bumping up the crime rate by more than 20 percent this year compared to last.
Former Gov. David Paterson has worn many different hats and now he's trying on a new one.
The Tri-state area is drying out after a slow-moving coastal storm delivered much-needed rain to the region.
Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer wants the New York State Legislature to revive the long-dead New York City commuter tax, WCBS 880's Paul Murnane reported Tuesday.
Police say a 33-year-old, who was driving without a licence, crashed through a chain-link fence and onto the tracks in Wyandanch. The wreck caused damage to about 300 feet of the third rail which supplies power to the trains.
On Sept. 29, 2011, a lightning strike caused a power surge, crippling the railroad's signal system and triggering hours of delays during the evening rush.
If you live on the Upper East Side, be prepared for some shaking. There is new blasting under way for the 2nd Avenue Subway.
From now until Monday, April 16, there is no Manhattan-bound service on the E and F lines between Parsons Boulevard and 71st Avenue in Forest Hills. The Transit Authority says it will make track repairs 24 hours a day until the 16th.
The building inspector who didn't check a cable involved in a crane collapse last week was the same one who performed the inspection on a crane involved in a fatal accident in 2008.
A 12-inch water main dating back to the 1800s burst at the corner of West Broadway and Murray streets around 3 a.m. The main flooded the street and the Chambers Street subway station.
The MTA said that all work on the site of the crane collapse has been suspended until further notice as officials from the Department of Buildings, OSHA, NYPD and the District Attorney's office investigate.
Metropolitan Transportation Authority Chairman Joseph Lhota told business leaders he couldn't see extending the system underneath the Hudson River.
It was a conflict at the New York City-owned Cross River Reservoir in northern Westchester County. A man on a bike apparently ignored the sign on a barrier and rode across the top of the dam.
The subcontractor was working underneath the bridge around 8 a.m. when he slipped and fell from a work platform to the water below, officials said.
Many cities around the world, including Paris, have glass barriers on at least some of their train platforms.
Albany leaders have agreed to fund the last three years of the MTA's current five-year capital plan, but it could mean fare hikes down the line.
The idea of prohibiting individuals who have committed crimes underground -- much like department stores ban thieves -- was tossed around at Monday's MTA meeting.
The poems, which will be accompanied by a work of art, will be featured in subway cars and, for the first time, on the backs of select MetroCards.
New data shows that 147 subway riders were struck by a train last year, 50 of them fatally.
Sam Schwartz, known as "Gridlock Sam" to many, wasn't kidding Friday when said his new plan to raise $1.2 billion a year tolling the East River bridges will hit a lot of people.
The exercise will simulate a steam release in Grand Central Terminal and will result in some street closures.
Police say Amos Veloz, 21, was struck by an MTA bus while he was trying to cross East 23rd Street.
The majestic transit hub opened at the stroke of midnight on Feb. 1, 1913 and MTA Executive Director Joe Lhota announced on Tuesday that some grand plans are in the works for its 100th birthday.
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration found three times the permissible level of silica underground at the site at 69th Street and Second Avenue during an inspection last November.
The MTA said a Meals On Wheels van ran a red light and slammed into a B11 bus around 10 a.m. this morning at Ocean Avenue and Avenue J.
More than 100 firefighters are responding to a blaze at a deli in the Mott Haven section of the Bronx Wednesday morning.
Firefighters are still working to put out hot spots at a burnt-out industrial complex in Belleville, New Jersey, three days after a massive fire.
The New York Yankees beat the Texas Rangers 7-4 on Tuesday night for their fifth straight win and 15th in 17 games.
After summer-like warmth, rainy weather and cooler temperatures return to the New York City area mid-week.
A teenager has been sentenced to nearly 40 years in prison for an East Harlem shooting that left an innocent bystander dead.
More than 100 firefighters are responding to a blaze at a deli in the Mott Haven section of the Bronx Wednesday morning.
After summer-like warmth, rainy weather and cooler temperatures return to the New York City area mid-week.
A teenager has been sentenced to nearly 40 years in prison for an East Harlem shooting that left an innocent bystander dead.
A man accused of trying to break into the Met Gala on Monday is facing multiple charges.
A New York City man was reunited with his loving community Tuesday after spending five months in ICE custody.
After summer-like warmth, rainy weather and cooler temperatures return to the New York City area mid-week.
A cool weekend is ahead for the New York City area before warmer weather returns.
Some residual showers may linger into early Sunday morning, but the majority of the rainfall should be over by sunrise.
Amtrak announced Thursday it is suing Metro-North for allegedly blocking nonrevenue trains on a portion of the busy Northeast Corridor for over two months.
The Tri-State Area has the dirtiest air in the U.S. east of Texas, according to The American Lung Association's newly released "State of the Air" report.
Firefighters are still working to put out hot spots at a burnt-out industrial complex in Belleville, New Jersey, three days after a massive fire.
After summer-like warmth, rainy weather and cooler temperatures return to the New York City area mid-week.
Two people have been charged in connection to a shooting inside the Freehold Borough Public Library in New Jersey.
A man accused of trying to break into the Met Gala on Monday is facing multiple charges.
A New Jersey Lyft driver has been charged with luring and sexually harassing two female Princeton University students.
Brookhaven town residents are anxious and worried about the underwater toxic plume created by the landfill.
It's a mixed bag for Gov. Kathy Hochul in the latest poll.
Police identified the suspect in the deadly stabbing of two women on Long Island, saying he lived with one of them and worked with the other.
A suspect is in custody after two people were stabbed to death on Long Island early Friday morning, Nassau County police said.
Suffolk County officials say contamination from a former Grumman Navy site is far worse than previously acknowledged and is still spreading.
Tenants in Brooklyn are entering the fifth month of a rent strike over what they call unlivable conditions.
Billionaire Ken Griffin says being New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's poster boy for a tax-the-rich campaign put his life in danger.
It's a mixed bag for Gov. Kathy Hochul in the latest poll.
Murders in New York City hit a record low for the first four months of 2026, the NYPD said Monday. It comes amid a citywide drop in major crime of 9.5%, police said.
The 81-year-old former New York City mayor has been hospitalized for pneumonia, his spokesperson said.
There's been a confirmed measles case in Manhattan, health officials said Tuesday.
Keyport residents say they're on edge because of dozens of cancer cases over the years in a neighborhood near the former Aeromarine landfill.
The B.R.O. Experience Foundation uses cognitive behavioral therapy, mentorship and creative expression to support men of color navigating identity.
Travelers at Newark Airport may have been exposed to an individual with measles, New Jersey health officials warn.
The Tri-State Area has the dirtiest air in the U.S. east of Texas, according to The American Lung Association's newly released "State of the Air" report.
Uzo Aduba and Darren Criss announced the 2026 Tony nominees for select categories on "CBS Mornings" on Tuesday.
Rihanna, Sabrina Carpenter, Madonna, and Beyoncé all wore their best looks to celebrate the "Costume Art" theme at the 2026 Met Gala. Here are some of the best moments, photos, and more from the night.
Firefighters responded to Broadway's Eugene O'Neill Theater Monday morning after a blaze broke out.
The 2026 Met Gala's dress code is "Fashion is Art," which goes hand-in-hand with the theme of "Costume Art."
The 2026 Met Gala's theme, "Costume Art," aims to make the connection between fashion and art.
The New York Yankees beat the Texas Rangers 7-4 on Tuesday night for their fifth straight win and 15th in 17 games.
Jalen Brunson scored 27 of his 35 points in the first half and the Knicks emphatically overwhelmed the 76ers 137-98 on Monday night in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.
Aaron Judge put the Yankees ahead in the first inning with his major league-leading 14th home run as part of a four-RBI night, and they went on to rout the Orioles 12-1 on Monday for a four-game sweep.
Carson Benge homered leading off the sixth inning for the Mets' first hit against Tomoyuki Sugano, and they went on to beat the skidding Rockies 4-2 on Monday.
With support from NFL teams in Philadelphia and New York, New Jersey has approved flag football for high school girls.
Residents displaced by a deadly apartment building fire in Inwood say it was only a matter of time before their building went up in flames.
In New York City, where land is at a premium, a stockpile of pristine soil unearthed at construction sites helps lower emissions and support urban farmers.
Have you ever wondered what happens to a restaurant's leftover or unsold food at the end of the day? Food access advocates say it could make a big difference if it were served to the community.
A new report finds a shortage of courts, fields and swimming pools in some New York City neighborhoods.
Residents living near New York City's busiest airports say the noise overhead has escalated from a nuisance to a health concern.
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.
After summer-like warmth, rainy weather and cooler temperatures return to the New York City area Wednesday and Thursday. CBS News New York Meteorologist Tony Sadiku has the forecast.
Hot spots are still burning at a warehouse that went up in flames over the weekend, destroying an entire block in New Jersey. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn has your First Alert Forecast for May 5 at 11 p.m.
It was a near disaster when a plane's landing gear hit a truck on the New Jersey Turnpike. Now, we're hearing from that driver's father, who says his son is out of the hospital but may never drive a delivery truck again. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
The Rolling Stones held an event in Brooklyn on Tuesday to celebrate their upcoming album.
