Transit union says National Guard subway bag checks fall short
The union that represents MTA workers says Gov. Hochul's plan to combat subway crime is not enough. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
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The union that represents MTA workers says Gov. Hochul's plan to combat subway crime is not enough. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
She plans to sue over pictures taken of her late husband at the scene in Brooklyn. She alleges some MTA workers took those photos and shared them. CBS New York's Alice Gainer reports.
The former governor told CBS New York he's not comfortable with where New York is right now to ask people to pay the fee.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is facing criticism from the state's transit workers union over her deployment of the National Guard to help combat subway crime. CBS New York's Lisa Rozner has the latest from the newsroom.
John Samuelsen, head of the National Transport Workers Union, is turning his back on the MTA's congestion pricing program.
The MTA's controversial congestion pricing plan now has a new and important foe -- the head of the MTA's largest union, who says that broken promises about service enhancements will hurt the working class. CBS New York political reporter Marcia Kramer has the story.
Data analyzed by CBS New York Investigates shows many of the most-traveled stations are also where the most felony assaults happen.
Data analyzed by CBS New York Investigates shows many of the most-traveled stations are also where the most felony assaults happen. Tim McNicholas reports.
Another subway rider was attacked overnight, this time after police say he tried to stand up for an elderly woman in the Bronx.
New York City subway riders saw the National Guard and other agencies out in force Thursday morning, as random bag checks return. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook has reaction from commuters.
Hochul announced that a combined 1,000 personnel would be deployed to help the NYPD conduct bag checks.
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a five-point plan Wednesday to keep subway riders safe after recent attacks. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook explains.
Mayor Eric Adams admits the city knows "people feel unsafe" due to recent rash of violence underground.
The governor announced a new subway safety plan Wednesday, following several violent incidents underground in the past week and rising subway crime numbers so far this year. CBS New York's Doug Williams has the details.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announces a new subway safety plan, following several violent incidents underground in the past week and rising subway crime numbers so far this year.
Mayor Eric Adams spoke with CBS News New York about the city's response Wednesday morning, ahead of the governor's subway safety announcement.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is expected to announce a new subway safety plan Wednesday, following several violent incidents underground in the past week and rising subway crime numbers this year. CBS New York's Doug Williams reports.
Attacks underground have MTA officials desperately looking for solutions.
As weather becomes more severe, experts say there's a greater need to invest in green job training.
Recently, there has been a series of violent incidents on the subway, including an attack on a 17-year-old who was defending her pregnant sister. CBS New York's Doug Williams has the latest from elected leaders and riders.
Gov. Kathy Hochul said she plans on making an announcement Wednesday about new strategies to fight subway crime.
A series of violent incidents underground is prompting a response from state and city leaders. CBS New York's Doug Williams has the latest.
The MTA says new tolls are needed to keep the transit system running, but there's been a lot of pushback at the public hearings.
The attack happened Sunday in Washington Heights. It was just the latest in a series of underground attacks in recent days. CBS New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports.
Nearly 300 people -- both for and against the controversial plan -- made their voices heard. CBS New York's Dick Brennan reports.
