MTA employee killed on tracks at 34th Street-Herald Square station
The NYPD said a 57-year-old worker was struck by a northbound D train at around 12:30 a.m. CBS New York's Alice Gainer reports.
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The NYPD said a 57-year-old worker was struck by a northbound D train at around 12:30 a.m. CBS New York's Alice Gainer reports.
Local residents say getting around the busy travel hub is anything but easy.
Where the subway, AirTrain, and railroad converge, Jamaica Station is the heartbeat of New York transportation. Burt locals say getting around the travel hub is anything but easy. CBS New York's Elle McLogan reports.
The conductor, a 49-year-old woman, was taken to a local hospital with minor injuries.
Police are looking for three individuals accused of throwing ice at an MTA train conductor. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/47QB8kM
A water main break in Midtown caused delays and a temporary service suspension.
The MTA says the new wireless network covers about 30 miles.
Travelers on the Long Island Rail Road may notice better cell service. The MTA says it upgraded wireless connectivity at Grand Central Madison and its tunnels. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3Rag82R
Gov. Kathy Hochul vowed to help pull New York City back from the edge of the fiscal abyss, but there's one thing she won't do to help the city close a $7 billion budget gap: raise taxes. CBS New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
On Sunday, transit officials opened the renovated entrance at 32nd and Seventh Avenue. CBS New York's Jessica Moore reports.
Lieber questioned Murphy's commitment to fix climate change by saying the governor's actions will cause more pollution while congestion pricing will reduce it.
Rail construction along Park and Second avenues is having major impacts on the neighborhood.
Lieber questioned Murphy's commitment to fix climate change by saying the governor's actions will cause more pollution while congestion pricing will reduce it. CBS New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
Rail construction along Park and Second avenues is having major impacts on the neighborhood. CBS New York Jessi Mitchell reports.
The so-called vacuum train sucks up garbage along hundreds of miles of subway tracks, aiming to prevent service disruptions and improve track safety.
The MTA has a powerful tool, called the VakTrak, that sucks up trash and prevents track fires. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook recently had an exclusive opportunity to ride with crews overnight.
In about eight years, Q trains will haul riders up to 125th Street in East Harlem.
New York leaders and Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced the beginning of phase two of the Second Avenue subway project, which will bring service to East Harlem. Read more here
The long-dormant second phase of the Second Avenue subway project is getting a kick-start from the Biden administration and Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg. CBS New York's Christina Fan reports.
Fort Lee Mayor Mark Sokolich joined forces with Rep. Josh Gottheimer in sounding the alarm on the controversial plan.
Fort Lee Mayor Mark Sokolich joined forces with Rep. Josh Gottheimer on Wednesday in sounding the alarm on the controversial plan. CBS New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
The LIRR appears to be inching closer to its goal of having 60% of commuters utilize Penn Station, while 40% travel through the new terminal.
This past February, the MTA made its biggest schedule change to the LIRR in its history, by opening the $11 billion terminal. CBS New York's John Dias checks in on how it's going.
The number of assaults on transit workers has been on the rise for at least the past four years.
The number of assaults on transit workers has been on the rise for at least the past four years. CBS New York's Tim McNicholas has the story.
Police say they were called to a home in Kearny, N.J., on Saturday night after receiving a report that a man fatally shot another man with a bow and arrow.
Chris Olave caught two touchdown passes, Charlie Smyth tied a club record with five field goals, and the Saints rolled to a 29-6 victory over the Jets on Sunday.
J.J. McCarthy ran for a touchdown before leaving with an injury to his throwing hand, but backup Max Brosmer helped the Vikings top the Giants 16-13 on Sunday.
Rep. Ro Khanna said the release of an initial tranche of files and photos related to late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein was a "slap in the face of survivors," while Rep. Thomas Massie said the DOJ is "flouting the spirit and the letter of the law."
Totowa Police Chief Carmen Veneziano was indicted for allegedly confining and attacking a woman in a Boston hotel room.
Mamdani's inauguration as New York's mayor on Jan. 1 will be highlighted by a public block party on Broadway, his transition team says.
NYPD officers fatally shot a man in Queens after he allegedly charged at them with a knife during an argument with his father.
Snow and rain will return to the New York City area before Christmas. The weather could cause some travel problems.
Police said Zhu Hou, 76, was found dead in her Lower East Side apartment Friday evening. She had suffered trauma to the head and body.
Lawyers for Luigi Mangione continue to push for the removal of the death penalty in his federal murder case.
Snow and rain will return to the New York City area before Christmas. The weather could cause some travel problems.
Today is a First Alert Weather Day as heavy rain and 50-60 mph wind gusts cause coastal flooding, downed trees and power outages.
Thursday will bring even more relief, with highs near 50° and a taste of early spring in December. But don't get too comfortable—changes are brewing.
Some of the highest totals were on Long Island and in New Jersey, where greater than 6 inches of snow was measured.
A large water main break in Waterbury, Connecticut, is impacting tens of thousands of residents.
Police say they were called to a home in Kearny, N.J., on Saturday night after receiving a report that a man fatally shot another man with a bow and arrow.
Totowa Police Chief Carmen Veneziano was indicted for allegedly confining and attacking a woman in a Boston hotel room.
Snow and rain will return to the New York City area before Christmas. The weather could cause some travel problems.
If you're flying out for the holidays, this is the time when airports flip the switch from busy to brutal.
NJ Transit, New Jersey Transit Police and the NTSB are investigating what caused two trains to collide at the Bay Street station in Montclair.
Researchers on Long Island say they've found physical evidence of PTSD in World Trade Center first responders.
In New York, cases of flu, RSV and COVID have spiked since Thanksgiving.
The suspect in the 1997 murder of a woman and her daughter whose bodies were found near Gilgo Beach appeared before a judge in Mineola on Thursday morning.
The car appeared to plow into the garage of a home on East Broadway in Woodmere just before 3 a.m. Thursday.
Today is a First Alert Weather Day as heavy rain and 50-60 mph wind gusts cause coastal flooding, downed trees and power outages.
Rep. Ro Khanna said the release of an initial tranche of files and photos related to late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein was a "slap in the face of survivors," while Rep. Thomas Massie said the DOJ is "flouting the spirit and the letter of the law."
Mamdani's inauguration as New York's mayor on Jan. 1 will be highlighted by a public block party on Broadway, his transition team says.
More see Trump's policies responsible for economy today than Biden's; there are also concerns about AI impact on jobs.
The episode has deepened concerns that had already emerged from the Justice Department's much-anticipated document release.
President Trump initially signaled he would not make an endorsement at this stage, but Rep. Elise Stefanik's exit cleared the way for him to show his support for Bruce Blakeman.
A spike in measles cases in Rockland County has New York health officials urging families to get vaccinated.
Researchers on Long Island say they've found physical evidence of PTSD in World Trade Center first responders.
In New York, cases of flu, RSV and COVID have spiked since Thanksgiving.
There are at least 500 sudden and unexpected deaths in the city each year, and in roughly a fifth of those cases, a genetic cause can be detected.
UnitedHealthcare and NewYork-Presbyterian have roughly two weeks to reach an agreement or thousands of Medicare Advantage members could be forced to find care elsewhere.
Comedian and actor Bowen Yang performed his final sketch on "SNL" Saturday night, after announcing his unexpected mid-season exit from the show.
A judge Friday voided the conviction of one of the two men found guilty of the 2002 killing of Run-D.M.C. star Jam Master Jay.
The special features interviews with Kathy Bates, Annette Bening, Albert Brooks, Michael Douglas, Kiefer Sutherland, Jerry O'Connell and Mandy Patinkin.
Jake and Romy Reiner released a statement on Wednesday, remembering their parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner, as their best friends.
The Oscars ceremony is moving to YouTube starting in 2029, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced on Wednesday.
Chris Olave caught two touchdown passes, Charlie Smyth tied a club record with five field goals, and the Saints rolled to a 29-6 victory over the Jets on Sunday.
J.J. McCarthy ran for a touchdown before leaving with an injury to his throwing hand, but backup Max Brosmer helped the Vikings top the Giants 16-13 on Sunday.
Josh Norris got the deciding goal in the shootout and the Sabres beat the Islanders 3-2 on Saturday for their fifth straight win.
The Rangers killed off two penalties in overtime on the way to beating the Flyers 5-4 in a shootout on Saturday.
Stefan Noesen and Connor Brown each scored goals, Nico Hischier had two assists, and the New Jersey Devils beat the Utah Mammoth 2-1 on Friday night.
Nine Brooklyn Football Club partner bars are collecting shelf-stable food and winter coats to benefit 10 local schools.
The Davis Center in Harlem is now open for its first winter season after technical delays.
After losing his mother to a stroke in 2022, a Brownsville native is turning personal grief into a grassroots foundation, offering counseling and mentorship to children and young adults.
A Brooklyn startup and a national nonprofit are teaming up to turn everyday mail lockers into easy donation hubs, delivering thousands of toys to hospital rooms this holiday season.
The city is sharing new details about the historic $1 billion investment announced for the Coney Island Boardwalk, the largest in its century-long history
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 Vanessa Murdock is tracking a little snow on Tuesday, but Christmas Day looks like a rain event for most.
It was a packed house at Our Lady of Sorrows in Corona on Sunday as Father Manuel de Jesus Rodriguez presided over Mass. CBS News New York' Allen Devlin reports.
More than a dozen files briefly disappeared from the Department of Justice's website, and many were entirely redacted. CBS News New York's Shanelle Kaul has the story.
The nephew of Rabbi Eli Schlanger led the Hanukkah blessing Sunday night at Grand Army Plaza. Schlanger was one of 15 people killed last week at an event at Bondi Beach. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
It happened in front of a six-story building on Grand Concourse in the Mount Hope section. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
