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Many New Yorkers have, at one time or another, left something in a cab or on a train. But getting it back is often thought of as a futile exercise. Well, it turns out it really isn't.
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Many New Yorkers have, at one time or another, left something in a cab or on a train. But getting it back is often thought of as a futile exercise. Well, it turns out it really isn't.
The licensed drivers include four working for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, one of whom is a mechanic who also drives buses in MTA facilities.
Train service on the Long Island Rail Road has been restored, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority announced on Sunday.
The agency hopes to reap more than $150 million from the deal. The three 20-story buildings are located next to Grand Central Terminal.
If you're looking to get outside and run some errands this weekend, be prepared for some major delays on the subway.
Police said Scott, 17, is responsible for at least seven robberies in upper and lower Manhattan. Scott would allegedly try to talk to his teenage victims before robbing them of their iPods and cell phones.
Replacement work on the bridge will occur from 2012 until 2016. Motorists will not be affected by the work until 2014.
A group of 28 straphangers got the scare of their lives in Washington Heights.
A local artist came up with a creative way to turn old MetroCards into high-end souvenirs, but the MTA is taking a swipe at her budding business.
The newly-released findings by the Citizens Budget Commission, a fiscal watchdog group, cast the LIRR in a harsh light, and contends that the MTA runs one of the most inefficient railroads in the land.
According to detectives, he follows his victims from the train onto the platform or street, engaging them in conversation before displaying a gun or a knife.
There's something new and blue lighting up subway platforms in New York City.
Improvement projects are making for a tough weekend for straphangers.
Police said the teens ganged up on the men aboard a S74 bus on Staten Island and that 17-year-old Jacquille Pender of Staten Island was arrested a short time later.
The results of a 2010 survey released by the Straphangers Campaign found basic announcements on subway cars were clear and not garbled 83 percent of the time.
Those arrested Friday include commercial operators and four Metropolitan Transportation Authority employees.
A New York City subway train severed a man's leg and removed part of his arm as he fled onto tracks to escape police, authorities said Thursday.
Eat, drink and take the subway New York. Walder reportedly said "I'm not sure a ban on food is really practical or enforceable."
Following a string of recent videos showing food fights and vermin on trains, one MTA board member reportedly floated the idea of banning food and drinks in subway cars.
As two 640-ton machine began boring four tunnels to connect Long Island Railroad's main line to the Grand Central Terminal, officials did a little celebrating and bragging.
Manhattan prosecutors say a Metropolitan Transportation Authority worker falsified signal inspection reports on the No. 7 subway line.
A Nassau County police officer was shot and killed in Massapequa Park Saturday night in what may have been a tragic case of friendly fire.
If you planned on taking the 7 train this weekend, you may want to tweak your plans and find another way to get around.
Consider this a "fare warning" about a new way to pay for a bus ride. If you fail to follow the rules you could face a $100 fine. So far, more than 10,000 bus riders have been busted.
A video taken by a passenger when the doors opened showed a narrow walkway beneath the tracks and the street below.
Channing Tatum is bringing "Magic Mike Live" to New York City, promising to "turn up the gas" on the popular show.
The New York Mets acquired Luis Robert Jr. in a trade with the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday, filling a hole in center field.
Goalie Darcy Kuemper has left the Los Angeles Kings' game against the New York Rangers after a collision in the crease late in the first period.
The DMV and the NYPD are investigating a Brooklyn auto repair shop after multiple CBS News New York Investigates reports.
After returning to Joint Base Andrews, President Trump departed for Davos about one hour later aboard a second aircraft.
Channing Tatum is bringing "Magic Mike Live" to New York City, promising to "turn up the gas" on the popular show.
The New York Mets acquired Luis Robert Jr. in a trade with the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday, filling a hole in center field.
The DMV and the NYPD are investigating a Brooklyn auto repair shop after multiple CBS News New York Investigates reports.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul on Tuesday proposed a record $260 billion election-year budget.
NYPD body cam video shows officers chase down and arrest a robbery suspect in Queens last week.
Dangerously cold weather is gripping the Tri-State Area with little relief as the frigid temperatures continue into the weekend.
Many dangers lurk when the temperature plummets, including hypothermia, frostbite and even a heart attack.
The weekend of snow in the New York City area finally wrapped up overnight, but don't let it fool you. Temperatures are about to plummet.
Snow fell in New York City and across the Tri-State Area on Sunday morning and evening, leaving a good amount to measure in its wake.
David Grullon Jr. killed a 34-year-old Connecticut man after he fired a gun and the bullet went through the wall.
A New Jersey family has been reunited with their beloved dog that was lost when their car was stolen.
The New York Giants officially introduced their new head coach John Harbaugh Tuesday.
Dangerously cold weather is gripping the Tri-State Area with little relief as the frigid temperatures continue into the weekend.
Mikie Sherrill was inaugurated on Tuesday morning in Newark, becoming the first Democratic woman to hold New Jersey's highest office.
Many dangers lurk when the temperature plummets, including hypothermia, frostbite and even a heart attack.
Dangerously cold weather is gripping the Tri-State Area with little relief as the frigid temperatures continue into the weekend.
The weekend of snow in the New York City area finally wrapped up overnight, but don't let it fool you. Temperatures are about to plummet.
Snow fell in New York City and across the Tri-State Area on Sunday morning and evening, leaving a good amount to measure in its wake.
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.
After returning to Joint Base Andrews, President Trump departed for Davos about one hour later aboard a second aircraft.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul on Tuesday proposed a record $260 billion election-year budget.
Advocate groups for 9/11 victims say federal staffing cuts and a hiring freeze are making it more difficult for first responders to get help from Zadroga Act programs.
Vice President JD Vance and second lady Usha Vance announced they are expecting their fourth child.
Lindsey Halligan has departed the Justice Department after a federal judge Tuesday barred her from referring to herself as a U.S. attorney in court filings.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders joined striking New York City nurses on the picket line Tuesday.
New York City's largest nurses strike is now in Week 2 and it appears negotiations toward a deal remain at a standstill.
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.
Channing Tatum is bringing "Magic Mike Live" to New York City, promising to "turn up the gas" on the popular show.
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.
The New York Mets acquired Luis Robert Jr. in a trade with the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday, filling a hole in center field.
Goalie Darcy Kuemper has left the Los Angeles Kings' game against the New York Rangers after a collision in the crease late in the first period.
Carlos Beltrán was a nine-time All-Star during his 20-year MLB career. Andruw Jones was a five-time All-Star and won 10 Gold Gloves.
The New Jersey Devils defeated the Calgary Flames 2-1 in an overtime game on Monday night.
The New York Islanders defeated the Vancouver Canucks 4-3 on Monday night in Canada.
Puppet shows, peaceful protests and acts of service helped families reflect on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy through a child's perspective.
Nearly 100 tenants from three different buildings managed by A&E Real Estate on the Upper West Side rallied on Monday.
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.
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.
NYC Commissioner of Emergency Management Zach Iscol is stepping down from his role and his last day is Feb. 11.
An 18-year-old was hospitalized after a man stabbed and robbed him in a Bronx subway station. New York officers are searching for the suspect.
President Trump is on his way to Switzerland for the World Economic Forum, where he plans to hold meetings to discuss acquiring Greenland. CBS News New York's Aziza Shuler talks about his delayed trip.
Wednesday marks another "Code Blue" in New York City due to dangerously cold weather. Officials are urging people to limit their time outside and bundle up. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
It's less bitterly cold on Wednesday, but another stretch of dangerously cold weather is on the way for this weekend. CBS News New York Meteorologist Tony Sadiku talks about the possibility of snow Sunday.
