MTA 'FASTRACK' Program Beginning Monday Night For 8th Avenue Lines
Starting on Monday night, service will be suspended on the A, C and E lines from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. from Columbus Circle to Jay Street.
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Starting on Monday night, service will be suspended on the A, C and E lines from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. from Columbus Circle to Jay Street.
Police say the shooting happened near 174th Street and Bronx River Ave.
The changes this weekend are for the A,C, D, F, J, N and R lines and then starting Monday, there'll be late night and overnight closures on major lines as part of the MTA's FASTRACK program.
Subway tickets are set to spike 7.5 percent next January in the latest round of fare hikes hitting straphangers where it hurts most.
For five years Iris Marcus had been approved for conditional Access-A-Ride service, meaning that she would take a bus or subway to meet her ride. But Marcus was getting door-to-door service instead. However, Marcus said she's lost that service.
There were predictions the subway stations in an MTA experiment that removed trash cans would become landfills with rails. But there is early evidence the riding public is on board with the concept.
While some neighbors have complained about the blasting, the MTA has released new images showing progress in the construction of the long-awaited new subway line.
Straphangers can expect major subway disruptions in Manhattan starting tonight as the Metropolitan Transportation Authority begins another round of its FASTRACK program.
The wind warning includes New York City, Long Island, eastern portions of northeast New Jersey and coastal portions of southeast Connecticut.
Trains on those lines will be shut down from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m., suspending 6th Avenue service between 57th Street and West 4th Street in Manhattan in both directions from February 27 to March 2.
The MTA says restrictions in the hours of blasting have forced the jack hammering, the drilling, and the other noisy byproducts of the 2nd Avenue Subway into the nighttime hours.
It's not everyday that hundreds of new train station parking spaces open up in Metro-North territory, but that's what has happened at the Cortlandt station.
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is shutting down large sections of the 1, 2, and 3 subway lines from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. in both directions through Friday.
Forecasters are calling for some snow this morning and there could be another snow shower later today and early tonight, but temperatures are expected to hit a high of 41 degrees.
The Federal Transportation bill would change how mass transit is funded by the government, taking away gas tax revenue and instead make a one-time deposit into a mass transit trust fund.
The head of the Association for a Better Long Island doesn't like hearing that the MTA is considering the merits of a plan to operate Metro-North trains into Penn Station, at the possible expense of some Long Island Rail Road service.
Six stations are already wired for service and 30 more stations will come online in groups of five, including Times Square, Herald Square and Columbus Circle, by this summer.
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The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is getting the word out to straphangers to stay alert and keep their cell phones and other electronic devices out of sight when riding the subway.
More than 600 people texted their responses over the last week to Transportation Alternatives on whether their MTA commutes have improved, worsened or remained the same since the agency made major cuts since 2009.
State Senator Bill Perkins plans to propose a $250 fine, saying riders are always complaining to him about rodents.
Cops say a woman was driving on Brentwood Road around 5 p.m. Friday when she accidentally turned onto Long Island Rail Road tracks near Union Boulevard and got stuck.
Upper East Side residents sat through the nearly hour and a half presentation at Hunter College in which the MTA reiterated claims it made last week -- that there was no danger to public health.
The $7.4 billion mega project has been plagued with delays and far-off completion date, putting it on the back burner in the minds of many commuters.
Nancy Shevell officially stepped down from the board of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority on Wednesday.
A child was killed after being hit by a bus Wednesday morning in Ramapo in Rockland County, according to police.
The "Next Stop" plan aims to speed up bus commutes by up to six minutes per ride on at least 50 priority bus corridors across the city.
Firefighters said a person was reported to be down a manhole near Second Avenue and East 108th Street in Harlem on Wednesday.
The Midtown building on East 42nd Street is stable after reports of falling bricks revealed structural damage to the former Pfizer headquarters.
Oil prices surge as President Trump says the ceasefire with Iran is over and the U.S. will "hit them hard again tonight."
The "Next Stop" plan aims to speed up bus commutes by up to six minutes per ride on at least 50 priority bus corridors across the city.
Firefighters said a person was reported to be down a manhole near Second Avenue and East 108th Street in Harlem on Wednesday.
The Midtown building on East 42nd Street is stable after reports of falling bricks revealed structural damage to the former Pfizer headquarters.
The NYPD has released new pictures of a suspect wanted in a sexual assault late last month in Lower Manhattan.
With the number of Legionnaires' disease cases now at 23, New York City is aggressively testing more than 150 cooling towers on Upper East Side buildings.
Severe thunderstorms swept through New York and New Jersey on Saturday night, causing damage amid Fourth of July festivities.
The brutal heat wave caused power problems across New York City on Friday.
New York City Thursday tied the record high temperature of 100 degrees set on this date in 1966.
The New York, New Jersey area is dealing with extreme heat as cooling centers, pools, parks and other resources try to keep residents cool.
Dangerously hot weather is beginning in the New York City area, with an Extreme Heat Warning about to go into effect.
Homes and roads were inundated with floodwaters as strong storms swept through the Tri-State Area on Monday.
A roof partially collapsed Monday morning at a BJ's Wholesale Club amid heavy flooding in Ocean Township, N.J.
A whale that surfaced for air slammed into a New Jersey fire department's boat, capsizing it as it headed back from helping with Fourth of July security near New York City.
While the rain has taken place throughout the day, the possibility of thunderstorms in the New York City area will remain for the rest of the night.
A community in Bergen County, New Jersey, was hit hard by Saturday's thunderstorms. Sheer devastation was visible in one Paramus neighborhood.
The mother of the little girl who prosecutors say endured months of torture before her death is now accusing Suffolk County and her school district of failing to protect her.
Two Long Island children were burned while trying a viral challenge involving a popular squishy toy, officials say. As a result, the Nassau County fire marshal has issued a warning.
A little girl was on vacation in Southampton when she was swept away by a creek and drowned in a Long Island bay, according to police.
The FourLeaf Air Show at Jones Beach was canceled Monday as organizers cited weather concerns.
While the rain has taken place throughout the day, the possibility of thunderstorms in the New York City area will remain for the rest of the night.
The mother of the little girl who prosecutors say endured months of torture before her death is now accusing Suffolk County and her school district of failing to protect her.
Brooklyn residents say loose boards and protruding nails on the Coney Island boardwalk have caused serious injuries.
CBS News previously reported President Trump was weighing pardons of a slate of people convicted of emissions and clean air-related violations.
President Trump hasn't committed to a firm number of people who will receive clemency — he's scheduled to have a meeting on pardons Friday afternoon, sources said.
It was not immediately clear how many Delaney Hall detainees were impacted by the air conditioning issue or whether repairs were complete.
A cluster of Legionnaires' disease cases on New York City's Upper East Side is under investigation, health officials say.
Dozens of cyclosporiasis cases were reported across New York state between May 1 and June 16, the CDC says.
Westchester County health officials say people should avoid recreational activities along a stretch of the Hudson River until further notice due to a massive raw sewage discharge.
New Jersey is set to charge companies whose workers have Medicaid health coverage.
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Justice Department from executing subpoenas in a criminal probe that sought transgender care records for patients treated at New York hospitals.
"Dolly: A True Original Musical" will take viewers on a journey of the singer's life at the St. James Theatre on West 44th Street.
The Empire State Building lit up in blue for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding Friday night.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married as they celebrated their wedding with hundreds of guests Friday at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
The NYPD has announced street closures around Madison Square Garden for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce donated to 20 local and national charities ahead of their wedding Friday.
Tyler Tolbert tied an MLB record with hits in 12 consecutive plate appearances, finishing 5-for-6 on Tuesday night and powering the Royals to a 16-12 win over the Mets.
Hunter Feduccia and Yandy Diaz hit consecutive home runs in the fourth inning, Ian Seymour struck out 12 and the Rays beat the Yankees 6-4 on Tuesday night.
Luis Torrens doubled in two runs with two outs in the 10th inning and the last-place Mets beat the NL East-leading Braves 7-6 on Monday night to split the four-game series.
Belgium defeated the U.S. Men's National Team 4-1 on Monday night in the World Cup round of 16 knockout match in Seattle, ending the Americans' hopes of reaching the quarterfinals for the first time in 24 years.
Cam Schlittler pitched eight innings, José Caballero homered twice and the Yankees beat the Rays 5-1 on Monday night in the opener of a four-game series.
Religious institutions across the country are exploring how their properties can help address the affordable housing crisis, with a Brooklyn development offering a model for blending community needs with faith-based missions.
The Classical Theatre of Harlem's artistic director says Shakespeare's famous tragedy is more relevant today, though audiences can always expect a twist.
Brooklyn residents say loose boards and protruding nails on the Coney Island boardwalk have caused serious injuries.
The World Cup is renewing the call for ferry service from West Harlem.
As children cooled off in a splash pad steps from the empty Red Hook Pool, families in the neighborhood said they are once again waiting for answers about when the public pool will open for the summer.
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.
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The county says there are still residual effects from the power failure at a Yonkers waste facility.
Police are looking for a pair of suspects who assaulted a man in the Morrisania section of the Bronx.
Police said a Cadillac and BMW collided before a car crashed into a building Tuesday night in Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn.
Efforts to test cooling towers are ramping up as the number of confirmed cases reaches 28 across three zip codes. CBS News New York's Aziza Shuler reports.
Cres appear to be making progress shoring up a building after the FDNY responded to falling bricks Tuesday. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
