MTA giving away OMNY cards as MetroCard is phased out
MetroCards will soon be a thing of the past, and the MTA is working to ensure all subway riders are making the switch to the OMNY card.
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MetroCards will soon be a thing of the past, and the MTA is working to ensure all subway riders are making the switch to the OMNY card.
When New York City drivers don't pay their tolls, small debts can explode into tens of thousands of dollars.
Just one nasty rainstorm can put New York City's subway system underwater, sending people scrambling to safety. Here's what can be done to prevent the flooding and protect riders.
The New York City subway system has faced many challenges in its more than a century of existence, but now there's another -- torrential rain storms that seem to pop up out of nowhere. In this edition of "Question Everything," CBS News New York's Dick Brennan asks what can be done to keep the subway safe from the next storm?
Residents and transit advocates call for for more transparency and community input before the plan is finalized.
CBS News New York's Hannah Kliger has been following this story for more than a year, and has this update.
Zohran Mamdani's promise to make buses fast and free during his tenure as New York City mayor has hit a bit of a speed bump.
The M42 was dubbed New York City's slowest bus for 2025, and the Q8 was dubbed the most unreliable in the annual Pokey and Schleppie Awards.
The M42 was dubbed the city's slowest bus for 2025, and the Q8 was dubbed the most unreliable. CBS News New York's Dave Carlin reports.
The not-so-coveted Pokey Award and Schleppie Award for the slowest and least reliable bus lines in NYC will be announced Monday.
Zohran Mamdani made free buses one of his signature policy proposals during the New York City mayor's race.
Two of New York City's busiest subway lines are getting a boost 10 months after the MTA started collecting congestion pricing tolls.
Two of New York City's busiest subway lines are getting boosted service 10 months after the MTA started collecting congestion pricing tolls.
Under the MTA's current system, a few thousand dollars in unpaid tolls can snowball into tens of thousands of dollars in debt.
Across New York, some drivers say missed tolls have spiraled into an overwhelming financial burden. Behind every toll bill is a system few understand and even fewer can fight alone. In the new series "Driven into Debt," CBS News New York investigator Mahsa Saeidi looks at how the MTA's toll system works and who's paying the price.
For riders, the agency blame game doesn't change the commute they potentially face Thursday with heavy rain expected.
The MTA is ramping up its warning about subway flooding. Wednesday, transit officials laid out new resiliency work, but also pointed a finger at the city's DEP for not doing enough. As CBS News New York transportation reporter Elijah Westbrook reports, the DEP is now pushing back.
CBS News New York got an exclusive first look Tuesday at a subtle new deterrent meant to stop people from climbing on top of trains.
The MTA told Elijah Westbrook the barriers are first being installed on No. 7 trains and should act as a deterrent to keep riders inside cars.
An electrical fire sparked after a train struck a large metal object on the tracks days after a train car carrying passengers detached.
An electrical fire sparked after a train struck a large metal object on the tracks days after a train car carrying passengers detached. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
A southbound 6 subway train struck a piece of metal, causing a fire Monday morning. It happened around 9:39 a.m. near the 68th Street and Lexington Avenue stop.
The baby, wrapped in a blanket, was found on the subway stairs. CBS News New York's Jenna DeAngelis has more on the investigation.
Service on the 4 line returned to normal after part of a southbound train decoupled as it was approaching a station. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
The incident happened at around 5:15 p.m. Sunday on the southbound tracks between 161st and 149th streets.
Many dangers lurk when the temperature plummets, including hypothermia, frostbite and even a heart attack.
Dillon Brooks scored 27 points, Devin Booker had 23 and the Suns beat the Nets 126-117 on Monday night.
Puppet shows, peaceful protests and acts of service helped families reflect on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy through a child's perspective.
Students in New Jersey will soon learn cursive in school, thanks to a law signed by Gov. Phil Murphy.
New Jersey will soon have its first female Democratic governor. Mikie Sherrill will be sworn into office Tuesday, succeeding Gov. Phil Murphy.
Many dangers lurk when the temperature plummets, including hypothermia, frostbite and even a heart attack.
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.
New York City police seized one of two vehicles in the hit-and-run death of former Nickelodeon child star Kianna Underwood in Brooklyn.
More than 100 people marched across the Brooklyn Bridge to support Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy and speak out against federal immigration enforcement.
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.
The first of this weekend's two rounds of snow blanketed the Tri-State Area on Saturday.
Many dangers lurk when the temperature plummets, including hypothermia, frostbite and even a heart attack.
Students in New Jersey will soon learn cursive in school, thanks to a law signed by Gov. Phil Murphy.
New Jersey will soon have its first female Democratic governor. Mikie Sherrill will be sworn into office Tuesday, succeeding Gov. Phil Murphy.
A police officer in Newark, New Jersey, fatally shot one man and injured another Monday afternoon, officials say.
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.
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.
A federal judge ruled the Empire Wind project can move forward while he considers the merits of the Trump administration's order to suspend it.
New Jersey will soon have its first female Democratic governor. Mikie Sherrill will be sworn into office Tuesday, succeeding Gov. Phil Murphy.
As his standoff with America's closest allies escalates, President Trump says not getting the Nobel Peace Prize means he's no longer obligated "to think purely of Peace."
Looking overseas, there is wide opposition to the idea of taking Greenland by force.
Shimamura most recently served as the City Department of Parks and Recreation's Manhattan borough commissioner, Mamdani said.
Mr. Trump previously threatened to impose tariffs against countries that do not support his plans to acquire the territory.
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.
Loved ones of patients at hospitals in New York City are concerned about care as nurses continue to strike due to failed contract negotiations on Monday.
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.
Bob Weir wrote or co-wrote and sang lead vocals on Grateful Dead classics including "Sugar Magnolia," "One More Saturday Night" and "Mexicali Blues."
Dillon Brooks scored 27 points, Devin Booker had 23 and the Suns beat the Nets 126-117 on Monday night.
The Mavericks rolled to a 114-97 victory Monday over the Knicks, who were booed frequently in the first half while falling behind by 30.
Chicago led 70-51 at the half and the advantage stayed above 20 points for most of the second half.
The Phoenix Suns beat the slumping New York Knicks 106-99 on Saturday night.
The Carolina Hurricanes beat the New Jersey Devils 4-1 on Saturday night.
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.
CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn has your First Alert Forecast for January 19 at 11 p.m.
A Great Dane in Connecticut has been named the tallest living female dog by Guinness World Records.
A new threat from President Trump on the control of Greenland has European leaders fighting back, and he brought up his failure to win the Nobel Peace Prize as potential justification for activating America's military might, as well. CBS News New York's Dick Brennan reports.
Two firefighters were injured while battling a fire in Flushing, Queens, on Monday.
Newark's mayor is calling for patience as the state Attorney General's office investigates a police shooting. One man is dead, another injured. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports.
