MTA Union Head: Cuts To Maintenance Is A Danger
The MTA is facing a major budget cut, maintenance union leader worries it will hit his department hard.
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The MTA is facing a major budget cut, maintenance union leader worries it will hit his department hard.
In this segment of Eye on New York, New Yorkers mouth off to 1010 WINS' John Montone about everything from public tennis court fees to alternate side of the street parking.
It all began when Chris Ebel purchased five Long Island Rail Road tickets for $12.50.
An increase in ridership on Metro-North Railroad doesn't make its riders any happier.
It's a jungle down there. Lately the Internet has been agog at the variety of varmints caught popping up on the New York City subway system.
New York's passenger rail system -- the largest in the nation -- has suffered through a brutal winter.
In this Eye on New York segment, New Yorkers Mouth off to 1010 WINS' John Montone about the lack of hot water, the F Train, MTA Metro Cards and more.
After a winter of frozen tracks, delayed trains and fare hikes, commuters who use Metro-North's New Haven line are now getting hit with a major service reduction.
Frozen rain, sleet and ice are turning the Tri-State area into a skating rink for both drivers and pedestrians.
Last year, subways killed 40 people in New York City. In the future, sliding mechanical doors at the platform's edge could save lives, preventing people from falling, jumping, or getting pushed.
Spokesmen with ConEd, PSE&G and LIPA said they're monitoring the storm and will beef up staffing as needed. Tree contact with power lines is the number one cause of power interruptions.
Mayor Michael Bloomberg ignited another firestorm of controversy on Friday over East River tolls. Just when you thought the plan was out of gas the mayor is bringing it back.
Commuting to work with up to 19 inches of fresh snow on the ground was no picnic for anyone.
About a hundred subway riders refused to leave their train after being ordered off during the massive snowstorm that raged just outside their doors.
New York City public schools will be closed Thursday after a fast-moving storm moved full-force into the region overnight bringing an icy mix of snow and rain.
Mayor Michael Bloomberg's controversial plan to charge people to drive into key parts of Manhattan during the week was back on the highway on Wednesday.
The hardest hit lines include the B36 bus in Brooklyn and M22 bus in Manhattan, both of which would see fewer weekend buses.
New York City sets aside $38 million a year for snow removal, but the Bloomberg Administration admits they spent more than that digging out of the post-Christmas blizzard alone.
The agency said it will save $300,000 a year with the cost-cutting plan.
The Henry Hudson Bridge is expected to be a cashless crossing in 2012.
Due to ongoing repairs, there are some changes to service on the Metro-North Railroad New Haven Line.
The MTA was to begin the latest phase of the "Culver Viaduct Rehabilitation Project" on Monday.
MTA officials said crews were doing track and signal work part of an $11 billion upgrade plan.
New York City's transportation officials are being grilled over what went wrong in the cleanup of last month's blizzard. The City Council is holding a hearing Friday on the Metropolitan Transportation Authority's slow response to the storm that dumped more than 2 feet of snow on parts of the city.
MTA chairman Jay Walder said the agency has reviewed vulnerabilities in the system and have improved weather monitoring, notification, and interagency coordination.
The White Sox stayed 1 1/2 games ahead of Cleveland in the AL Central.
The Atlanta Braves beat the Mets 1-0 on Wednesday to split a day/night doubleheader.
One child was found dead Wednesday night after going missing in the Passaic River in New Jersey, officials say.
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani is responding to criticism from some New York attorneys over the lack of Jewish representation on his judicial panel.
Republican New York gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman is deploying a campaign strategy that echoes the national GOP playbook — attack Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani is responding to criticism from some New York attorneys over the lack of Jewish representation on his judicial panel.
Republican New York gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman is deploying a campaign strategy that echoes the national GOP playbook — attack Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
Just months after the last MTA fare hike took effect, the agency is already looking ahead to the next one.
Santiago's Beer Garden in East Harlem is bouncing back thanks to support from the community after a devastating fire in November.
A teen on an illegal e-bike died in a crash with an SUV in Lower Manhattan Wednesday, police said.
It's another rainy day in the Tri-State Area with a flood watch for parts of New York and Connecticut.
There was a tornado warning in Sussex and Warren Counties in New Jersey as more severe weather passed through our area.
Weather conditions go downhill Tuesday and Wednesday with rain and potentially strong storms on deck for the New York area.
Severe weather impacted the entire region on Tuesday, with watches and warnings throughout the CBS News New York viewing area.
Stormy weather will return to the New York City area Tuesday after a brief reprieve.
One child was found dead Wednesday night after going missing in the Passaic River in New Jersey, officials say.
A utility pole came toppling down and dragged power lines down with it, sparking a fire that spread to several cars on Wednesday morning.
It's another rainy day in the Tri-State Area with a flood watch for parts of New York and Connecticut.
Severe storms in New Jersey brought lightning and heavy rain, with several towns experiencing flash flooding Tuesday.
Radar estimated rainfall totals in portions of Morris County were up to 6.4 inches at around 11 p.m. In Essex County, the same estimate found 4.7 inches of rain.
Nassau lawmakers have unanimously approved a new program aimed at supporting neurodivergent drivers if they're pulled over by police. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
A school music teacher allegedly raped and strangled his sister-in-law in a "planned, twisted attack" last month on Long Island, prosecutors said. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
A school music teacher allegedly raped and strangled his sister-in-law in a "planned, twisted attack" last month on Long Island, prosecutors said Wednesday.
It's another rainy day in the Tri-State Area with a flood watch for parts of New York and Connecticut.
Auto repair and detailing have long been a male-dominated world. On Long Island, a growing business run by women is helping to change that.
Republican New York gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman is deploying a campaign strategy that echoes the national GOP playbook — attack Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
Dr. Anthony Fauci appeared before the Senate to testify on the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic but invoked his Fifth Amendment rights in answering all questions.
Letters have been sent to thousands of New York City homeowners, stating they may have to pay the new controversial pied-à-terre tax. But some residents say they shouldn't be on that list.
Family members who lost loved ones on 9/11 have started an online petition calling for New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani not to attend the 25th 9/11 remembrance ceremony.
A memorial tribute was held in Central Park on Monday afternoon for Romanch Mahajan, the teenage tourist who died last month in a runaway horse carriage accident.
Thirty-four cooling towers at 33 buildings on the Upper East Side tested positive for live Legionella bacteria, the New York City Health Department announced Tuesday.
An attorney representing an Upper East Side woman whose husband just died from Legionnaires' disease is planning to take legal action.
Studies show older adults are among the safest drivers on the road, but crashes involving seniors are on the rise.
For the third day in a row, the NYC Health Department has announced a death in the Upper East Side Legionnaires' disease cluster.
A second death has been reported in connection to the Legionnaires' disease cluster on the Upper East Side, health officials said Saturday.
A new Broadway show based on Prince's movie and album "Purple Rain" will take the stage at Broadway's Majestic Theatre in March.
Carly Simon, the singer known for 1970s hits like "You're So Vain," announced she has Parkinson's disease and also was treated for basal cell carcinoma.
Paramount Skydance on Friday said it would delay the deal until as late as June 2027.
Madonna, Justin Bieber, BTS and Shakira each brought a bit of one of their hits to the World Cup's first halftime show in a whirlwind performance Sunday that also squeezed in Burna Boy, Ted Lasso and many Muppets.
Brenda Fricker won an Academy Award for 1989's "My Left Foot," played the Pigeon Lady in "Home Alone 2" and appeared in "A Time to Kill" and "So I Married an Axe Murderer."
The White Sox stayed 1 1/2 games ahead of Cleveland in the AL Central.
The Atlanta Braves beat the Mets 1-0 on Wednesday to split a day/night doubleheader.
Carson Benge hit a tie-breaking RBI double in the seventh inning Wednesday, lifting the Mets to a 3-2 victory over the Braves.
The New York Yankees beat the Chicago White Sox on Monday night in the opener of a four-game series between playoff contenders.
Francisco Lindor homered twice and tripled off the top of the fence, driving in six runs as the Mets pulled away for a 14-3 victory over the Braves on Monday night.
Parents in Harlem say their children's walk to summer camp is littered with trash, illegal dumping and a growing encampment.
A specialized program from God's Love We Deliver is serving nearly 400 veterans with medically tailored meals, while helping combat isolation and ease the challenges of life after military service.
The Newtown Creek Alliance community science project gives students hands-on experience monitoring the health of one of the most polluted waterways in the U.S.
The FIFA World Cup is delivering a business boost for many bars and restaurants across New York City, but not every industry is seeing the same payoff.
Two Upper West Side children went on a mission to visit 40 playgrounds in one day, hoping to set a record.
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.
One child was found dead Wednesday night and another remains unaccounted for after going missing in the Passaic River in New Jersey, officials say. CBS News New York's Andrew Ramos reports.
Hundreds gathered in Central Park on Wednesday to watch the story of a beloved New York bird on the big screen. A new documentary premiered celebrating Flaco the owl's extraordinary journey. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports.
Crews cleared a tree from a home in Maplewood, New Jersey, after it crashed through the roof during Tuesday's storms.
The man who tried to kill author Salman Rushdie in 2022 was convicted on federal terrorism charges Wednesday.
Parents, teachers and students rallied in New York City on Wednesday to fight artificial intelligence in the classroom.
