LIRR, unions meet face to face as strike threat continues
The MTA and five of its unions are embroiled in a contract dispute that could trigger the LIRR's first work stoppage in more than 30 years.
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The MTA and five of its unions are embroiled in a contract dispute that could trigger the LIRR's first work stoppage in more than 30 years.
The NYPD arrested a man after saying he picked up a person and threw him onto the subway tracks at the East 149th Street station in the Bronx.
CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan has reaction from both sides, and from commuters who complain they have been left in the dark.
The MTA is cracking down on bus fare evasion.
The man convicted of pushing a woman into a moving New York City subway car, leaving her paralyzed, was sentenced on Wednesday to 20 years in prison.
Kamal Semrade was convicted of attempted murder and assault for the incident that happened in May 2023. Police say the victim Emine Oszoy was left paralyzed after she was attacked.
The Long Island Rail Road, MTA and five unions representing 3,500 workers will resume contract negotiation talks to avoid a strike.
The man accused of attacking an MTA bus driver after a fender-bender is now charged with first-degree assault.
Rumblings of a possible LIRR strike are putting commuters on edge. The MTA says it's preparing for a potential walkout, while union leaders say they're fighting for a fair deal.
If a work stoppage happens, it would be the LIRR's first since June of 1994, a two-day walkout that disrupted commutes across the region. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
A subway station elevator on the Upper West Side has been out of service for months, and one fed-up mom turned to social media to try to get help.
The MTA is planning numerous weekend closures and more than two dozen overnight shutdowns this year, according to Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso.
Riders who rely on the line have faced problems for nearly two years now, and this new mess could last months. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
The MTA is planning 10 weekend closures and more than two dozen overnight shutdowns for the G train, according to the Brooklyn borough president. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
A new report shows weekend ridership on MTA buses and subways has yet to bounce back from the pandemic.
Amtrak announced Thursday it is suing Metro-North for allegedly blocking nonrevenue trains on a portion of the busy Northeast Corridor for over two months.
Amtrak announced it is suing the Metro-North Railroad for allegedly blocking nonrevenue trains from running on a portion of the busy Northeast Corridor for over two months.
An MTA bus crashed into a dining shed and several parked cars overnight at First Avenue and East 82nd Street.
The suspect, who is believe to be in his teens, fled the scene after the train pulled into the Wall Street station early Tuesday afternoon. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
An MTA bus driver is recovering in the hospital after what his union calls a brutal, unprovoked attack on the job.
New video shows an MTA bus driver getting assaulted by another driver on the border of the Bronx and Yonkers.
The MTA announced it's made upgrades to several elevators and escalators at subway stations.
An MTA bus driver is recovering in the hospital after what his union calls a brutal, unprovoked attack. CBS News New York's Tony Aiello reports.
The New York City Council wants to make subways and buses free for some low-income riders through the city-run Fair Fares Program.
The search is on for the person who assaulted and robbed an MTA employee in the Bronx on Saturday morning.
A federal appeals court is giving former Columbia University graduate student Mahmoud Khalil more time to fight the Trump administration's efforts to deport him.
Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin, Astrolab, Lunar Outpost and Firefly Aerospace are awarded with hundreds of millions of dollars in NASA contracts for the first phase of its moon base plans.
There's no vaccine for the Bourbon virus, nor medicine to treat it, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
A high-ranking member of the NYPD is on modified duty as police in Rockland County investigate his involvement in a shooting incident.
A little-known story of six Chinese passengers who survived the sinking of the Titanic is adding to the legend of the famous shipwreck.
A federal appeals court is giving former Columbia University graduate student Mahmoud Khalil more time to fight the Trump administration's efforts to deport him.
A high-ranking member of the NYPD is on modified duty as police in Rockland County investigate his involvement in a shooting incident.
A little-known story of six Chinese passengers who survived the sinking of the Titanic is adding to the legend of the famous shipwreck.
For the first time since 1949, Katz's Deli is welcoming customers back inside an historic dining room.
Monitor Point proposal in Greenpoint would bring 1,150 apartments, including 460 affordable units, to former industrial waterfront site.
It's back to feeling like spring, and even summer on some days, as warm weather and sunshine return to the New York area.
A final round of showers is moving through the New York area in the morning before the rest of the week turns much drier and warmer.
The New York area is off to a soggy start to the unofficial kickoff of summer with rainy weather this Memorial Day Weekend.
It's a gloomy day with rain lingering across the Tri-State Area as Memorial Day weekend shapes up to be unsettled.
Severe storms caused damage and flooding across New York and New Jersey on Wednesday.
Protesters came face-to-face with ICE agents Tuesday outside Delaney Hall immigration detention facility in Newark, New Jersey.
New Jersey's six-day early voting period in the 2026 primary election is underway. Here's a guide with what you need to know.
It's back to feeling like spring, and even summer on some days, as warm weather and sunshine return to the New York area.
Protests escalated outside Delaney Hall, an ICE detention center in Newark, after DHS denied Gov. Sherrill's request to enter the facility.
A final round of showers is moving through the New York area in the morning before the rest of the week turns much drier and warmer.
There's no vaccine for the Bourbon virus, nor medicine to treat it, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
It's back to feeling like spring, and even summer on some days, as warm weather and sunshine return to the New York area.
The Jones Beach Memorial Day drone show lit up the night sky Monday after it was postponed due to dreary weather over the weekend.
Memorial Day parades and events are taking place all across New York on Monday.
At Jones Beach, Memorial Day Weekend may be more of a washout than beach weather.
The New York City Council and Mamdani administration are beginning negotiations this week to hammer out the city's budget. The Council's first ask is an increase in funding for the FDNY.
New Jersey's six-day early voting period in the 2026 primary election is underway. Here's a guide with what you need to know.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced a new "block by block" initiative to tackle the city's affordable housing crisis Tuesday morning.
President Trump on Tuesday underwent a "6 month physical" at Walter Reed National Military Hospital, he posted on social media.
Protests escalated outside Delaney Hall, an ICE detention center in Newark, after DHS denied Gov. Sherrill's request to enter the facility.
There's no vaccine for the Bourbon virus, nor medicine to treat it, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Marie Francillion was diagnosed with lung cancer after she was feeling heartburn and shoulder pain. She said she's able to remain hopeful and spend more time with her family because of a different type of treatment.
New York City's Department of Health is evaluating an East Village apartment complex after two residents were diagnosed with Legionnaires' disease over the course of a year.
Thousands of people showed up bright and early for AIDS Walk New York 2026, the largest HIV and AIDS fundraiser in the U.S., in Central Park on Sunday.
A New York doctor who contracted and survived Ebola more than a decade ago says he is worried for healthcare workers who are at the center of treating the latest outbreak.
Sonny Rollins, the legendary tenor saxophonist known for his bold tone and constant experimentation, has died at 95.
Stephen Colbert made a surprise appearance hosting the "Only in Monroe" community access show broadcast in Monroe, Michigan, on Friday, one night after he recorded his final episode of "The Late Show."
Rob Base, the MC whose lyrics lit up the dancefloor classic "It Takes Two" and got countless people moving worldwide, passed away Friday.
"Romeo and Juliet" is being shown at Central Park starting Friday night through June 28. Free tickets can be attained through a lottery.
After nearly a century on the air, CBS News Radio signed off, with the final reports airing on Friday, May 22.
The squad was announced during an event in New York City on Tuesday after U.S. Men's National Team manager Mauricio Pochettino spent months evaluating players to finalize the roster.
Celebrity fans attended the Knicks game in Cleveland as they celebrated a historic win to earn their spot in the NBA Finals.
The Panini World Cup sticker album is a massive phenomenon amongst fans, and it's selling fast in New York City.
The Knicks knocked out Cleveland in the Eastern Conference finals and will play for an NBA championship for the first time in 27 years.
Nick Lodolo won for the first time in four starts since returning from a blister, JJ Bleday and Tyler Stephenson homered off an ineffective Nolan McLean, and the Cincinnati Reds extended the New York Mets' losing streak.
Monitor Point proposal in Greenpoint would bring 1,150 apartments, including 460 affordable units, to former industrial waterfront site.
Gold Star families, veterans and thousands of spectators gathered in Bay Ridge to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
The grassroots group pushed for bilingual policing, victim support and anti-gang efforts as Brooklyn's Chinatown rapidly grew.
Advocates estimate one-third of the 200-acre park in Flushing is still without functioning drinking fountains and bathrooms.
Ahead of the 2026 RBC Brooklyn Half Marathon, some athletes are showing how simply reaching the starting line is a victory.
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 Book of Mormon" resumes Broadway performances Wednesday, and "Chess" announces a new closing date in Tuesday's Broadway & Beyond.
A helicopter made an emergency landing on a high school field in Westchester County on Tuesday afternoon.
The Knicks have reached the NBA Finals for the first time in 27 years. Their playoff run is taking fans on a journey that is making league history. CBS News New York's Otis Livingston and Jenna DeAngelis report.
A family is mourning after a father of three was fatally shot inside a Brooklyn laundromat Monday. CBS News New York's Hannah Kliger reports.
CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn has your First Alert Forecast for May 26 at 6 p.m.
