Woman lit on fire and killed on NYC subway identified, NYPD says
CBS News New York's Cindy Hsu has more on the 61-year-old victim from New Jersey.
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CBS News New York's Cindy Hsu has more on the 61-year-old victim from New Jersey.
New York says the controversial tolling plan will begin as scheduled on Sunday, but New Jersey has drawn a different conclusion from the judge's opinion. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
Congestion pricing will start this weekend as planned, the MTA says, despite a New Jersey judge partially siding with some who sought to delay it.
The MTA says congestion pricing can start this Sunday as planned, but New Jersey claims it cannot move forward after a judge's recent ruling. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook explains.
Both New York and New Jersey are declaring victory, with the controversial tolling plan set to start on Sunday. CBS News New York's Derick Waller reports.
The tolling program will charge most drivers $9 to enter Manhattan below 60th Street during peak hours, starting Jan. 5. CBS News New York's Natalie Duddridge reports.
The MTA is unveiling its Winter Weekend discount program for Long Island Rail Road and Metro-North riders as congestion pricing is set to begin.
With congestion pricing set to start on Jan. 5, the MTA now says it has the right to hike the prices even more on gridlock alert days.
However, Gov. Kathy Hochul says "under no circumstances" will she allow it to happen. The controversial tolling plan begins on Jan. 5. CBS News New York's Kristie Keleshian has the story.
The MTA says much of the revenue it expects to get from congestion pricing will go towards solving subway station accessibility issues.
A century-old problem impacts a significant number of subway riders in New York City -- the lack of access to stations for people with disabilities. The MTA says much of the revenue it expects to get from congestion pricing will go towards solving the issue. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook got an exclusive look at the work being done.
Sebastian Zapeta, 33, was charged with murder and arson after a woman sleeping on the New York City subway was set on fire and died, police say.
New York City congestion pricing cleared late legal challenges in Manhattan and Rockland County, keeping it on track to start Jan. 5, 2025.
A federal judge denied requests for an injunction that would have delayed the start of congestion pricing in New York City.
Commissioner Jessica Tisch and other members of the NYPD announced a person of interest in the case was taken into custody on Sunday afternoon.
New York City congestion pricing is facing a last-ditch effort in federal court to delay the Jan. 5 implementation new tolls in Manhattan.
Congestion pricing in New York City is supposed to start Jan. 5, 2025, but it could get delayed because of a last-ditch legal effort. CBS News New York's Alice Gainer reports.
New York City congestion pricing is facing a last-ditch effort to delay the implementation new tolls. CBS News New York's Doug Williams reports.
Parts of the MTA's emergency exit infrastructure are in a hazardous state of disrepair, according to a new audit report.
A power outage last week left thousands of subway riders in Brooklyn stranded underground. Some had to use emergency exits, and now, a report finds parts of that infrastructure is in a hazardous state of disrepair. As CBS News New York's Elle McLogan reports, the findings are raising safety questions.
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced 250 more National Guard troops will join the effort to help keep the subways safe as officials announced every subway car now is equipped with a camera.
During its final board meeting of the year, the MTA on Wednesday approved a financial plan that includes a fare hike.
Meeting for the final time in 2024, the board also discussed congestion pricing's impending rollout. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
The MTA board will hold its final meeting of the year Wednesday and it's set to discuss the new toll and possibly a fare hike. CBS News New York's Derick Waller has a preview.
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority announced Monday the upcoming rollout of more than 400 new cars.
Arriving and departing flights at Newark Liberty International Airport are delayed due to an equipment outage, the FAA says.
A 34-year-old man was conducting an experiment in his Mineola apartment when the mixture reacted violently, according to law enforcement officials.
The city's Department of Transportation announced the alert is in effect from Monday through Friday, when traffic is expected to be at its slowest and most congested
Presley Gerber, the son of Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, has died at 27, a family spokesperson has confirmed.
Part of a Lavallette, New Jersey, liquor store was boarded up and a bouquet of flowers was left outside Sunday night, somber reminders of a horrific crash that killed a woman a day earlier.
Arriving and departing flights at Newark Liberty International Airport are delayed due to an equipment outage, the FAA says.
The city's Department of Transportation announced the alert is in effect from Monday through Friday, when traffic is expected to be at its slowest and most congested
The world is coming together at the United Nations this week and that means New York City is on high alert.
Trey Smack kicked a 26-yard field goal in overtime and the Packers snapped a six-game skid with a 20-17 victory over the Jets on Sunday.
Longtime NFL executive Ernie Accorsi, who built the New York Giants core that won the Super Bowl twice after his retirement has died. He was 84.
The Beardsley Zoo in Bridgeport announced it welcomed its first-ever red panda cub, marking an important achievement for the endangered species.
Rain totals on Sunday were much less substantial compared to last Sunday's prolific totals, generally averaging less than 1 inch in most locations.
Fire departments were hard at work in Paterson, New Jersey, and Fairfield County, Connecticut, due to flash flooding on Sunday morning.
Rainy weather makes a return to the New York City area this weekend.
After a week filled with periods of storminess and high humidity, a calmer and drier weather pattern is settling in for the holiday weekend.
Arriving and departing flights at Newark Liberty International Airport are delayed due to an equipment outage, the FAA says.
Part of a Lavallette, New Jersey, liquor store was boarded up and a bouquet of flowers was left outside Sunday night, somber reminders of a horrific crash that killed a woman a day earlier.
Trey Smack kicked a 26-yard field goal in overtime and the Packers snapped a six-game skid with a 20-17 victory over the Jets on Sunday.
Longtime NFL executive Ernie Accorsi, who built the New York Giants core that won the Super Bowl twice after his retirement has died. He was 84.
Ahead of the beatification of Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen on Sept. 24, the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Newark, New Jersey, will be displaying items from his life and work.
A 34-year-old man was conducting an experiment in his Mineola apartment when the mixture reacted violently, according to law enforcement officials.
CBS News New York's John Elliott reports from the Brain Aneurysm Foundation Long Island Run/Walk at Jones Beach State Park on Sept. 19, 2026.
The ground beneath a Long Island woman opened up, swallowing her into the earth below.
The ground beneath a Long Island woman opened up, swallowing her into the earth below. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
Racing returned to Belmont Park Friday afternoon, more than three years after the iconic Long Island track was shut down for renovations. The redevelopment cost $450 million. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
The world is coming together at the United Nations this week and that means New York City is on high alert.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and President Trump have met at least twice since Mamdani was elected last year.
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Reps. Ro Khanna and Maria Elvira Salazar join Margaret Brennan.
President Trump said that he has agreed to convert plans for a massive triumphal arch into a "top grade Military Complex," equipped with snipers and drone storage.
The Democratic congressman has partnered with Republican New York Rep. Mike Lawler to introduce the Stop Rogue AI Act.
NYU Langone has reached an agreement with the Justice Department to end gender-affirming care for minors.
A second person has died in the Legionnaires' disease cluster in the South Bronx.
Some people in Keyport, New Jersey, claim the site of a former aircraft manufacturing plant is to blame for a growing number of cancer diagnoses, but the state says otherwise.
Affordable Care Act recipients in 30 states are set to receive the $500 checks starting in October. Here's why.
One person has died and a total of five people have been sickened by Legionnaires' disease in the Bronx.
Presley Gerber, the son of Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, has died at 27, a family spokesperson has confirmed.
Duncan Sheik died on Thursday night, his family said.
A truck driver who spent two decades building a massive scale model of his native New York City was delighted when it went viral on TikTok.
The Feast of San Gennaro is filling New York City's Little Italy with faith, music, games and many treats starting Thursday.
The iconic Peanuts character Snoopy is getting a new look for the 100th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City.
Nolan Arenado hit his third grand slam of the season top help the Diamondbacks beat the Yankees 8-4 on Sunday.
Cristopher Sánchez earned his major league-leading 18th win Sunday, leading the Phillies to a 7-2 victory over the Mets.
Trey Smack kicked a 26-yard field goal in overtime and the Packers snapped a six-game skid with a 20-17 victory over the Jets on Sunday.
Longtime NFL executive Ernie Accorsi, who built the New York Giants core that won the Super Bowl twice after his retirement has died. He was 84.
Pavin Smith hit a two-run homer in the ninth inning to lift the Diamondbacks over the Yankees 5-3 on Saturday night.
Neighbors have been waiting since 2021 for the bridge over the Belt Parkway to be rebuilt and reconnect Bath Beach with the waterfront.
The People's Theatre now has its first permanent home in more than 15 years, thanks to help from theater legends from the neighborhood, like Lin-Manuel Miranda.
Brooklyn Greenway Initiative's 1.8-acre native plant sanctuary marks 10 years at a site where historians believe hundreds of human remains still lie
At a Bay Ridge school, students who were born years after the attacks are learning about Sept. 11 through the stories of parents, teachers and first responders who lived through it.
Former Mets players from the 2001 season were at Ladder 25 on the Upper West Side on Tuesday.
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.
The ground stop was ordered after an equipment outage, according to the FAA. CBS News New York's Christine Sloan reports.
Alan Eyre, a distinguished diplomatic fellow at the Middle East Institute, discusses what could be on the table as world leaders meet for the U.N. General Assembly.
The city and state have ramped up security around synagogues and in Jewish communities during the high holy day.
Patrick Clancy spoke about his ex-wife Lindsay's trial, his grief and moving forward while facing intense public scrutiny on 60 Minutes.CBS News New York's Aziza Shuler reports.
Presley Gerber, the son of supermodel Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, died at a rehab facility in Los Angeles, according to a spokesperson.
