NYPD briefing after woman shoved into subway
A woman was shoved into a moving subway train in Midtown Wednesday, injuring her head. NYPD and MTA officials gave a briefing.
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A woman was shoved into a moving subway train in Midtown Wednesday, injuring her head. NYPD and MTA officials gave a briefing.
Police said the girl suffered a medial episode and collapsed around 6:30 a.m. at the Jackson Heights-Roosevelt Avenue station. CBS New York's Natalie Duddridge has reaction from MTA officials and other passengers.
The man allegedly approached the 19-year-old passenger and said, "We don't wear that in this country and take that mask off."
The MTA is also taking extra measures to keep the public safe, even though officials said there's no credible threat at this time.
Extra measures are being taken city-wide to ensure the public's safety even though they said there are no credible threats. CBS New York's Doug Williams reports.
According to police, the man assaulted four people at three subway stations in just 12 minutes.
MTA officials made an announcement about the station Re-New-Vation project in Queens.
It comes after a 13-year-old was recently stabbed to death on an MTA bus and a 17-year-old was shot in the ankle.
It comes after a 13-year-old was recently stabbed to death on an MTA bus on Staten Island and a 17-year-old was shot in the ankle in Brooklyn. CBS New York's Naveen Dhaliwal has the story.
In July, Gov. Phil Murphy filed a lawsuit to put a stop to the MTA's congestion pricing plan.
The MTA has requested to join the federal government's fight against New Jersey over congestion pricing. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/46CEYgA
Police took a 14-year-old boy into custody for the stabbing death of another teenager on an MTA bus on Staten Island on Friday. CBS New York's Ali Bauman reports. Read more: https://cbsn.ws/3RR5MFI
Police sources said the boy was stabbed multiple times during a dispute on the bus. CBS New York's Ali Bauman reports.
Police say the bus was getting towed by a tow truck when it became unhooked and started to roll onto the sidewalk.
An MTA bus struck two pedestrians on the sidewalk in the Fordham section of the Bronx on Wednesday. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3tfe1kB
CEO Janno Lieber sounded a call about the need to repair an aging $1.5 trillion system over the next 20 years.
Gates in both the Jamaica and Howard Beach stations will have the contactless payment readers.
The MTA is once again expanding its tap-and-go payment system. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3RIqkA7
The agency said Wednesday that without an infusion of billions of dollars, there's a good chance the agency's aging infrastructure could begin to crumble. CBS New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
Chairman and CEO Janno Lieber on Wednesday sounded a call about the daunting need to repair an aging $1.5 trillion regional transportation system over the next 20 years. CBS New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
Transit officials released a report Wednesday outlining the agency's needs for the next 20 years, by which time it's possible 1 million additional commuters will be taking trains and buses. CBS New York's Jessica Moore reports.
The MTA has said it will charge anywhere from $9 to $23 to enter Manhattan's Central Business District when congestion pricing takes effect next spring.
An MTA panel that will set congestion pricing fees met Monday, and MTA Chair Janno Lieber seemed to indicate it will fall somewhere in the middle of the proposed range. CBS New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
Trains are now running with normal weekend service, Hochul said as she thanked crews for their hard work to restore the lines.
Gov. Kathy Hochul provided an update on Saturday. CBS New York's Jessica Moore reports.
The Blue Jackets beat the Rangers 6-3 on Thursday night, keeping alive hopes for their first playoff berth since the 2019-20 season.
A New York City high school student who was detained by ICE and spent nearly a year in a detention center is finally home.
Last year, electricity rates in New Jersey spiked more than almost any other state, according to a new congressional report.
Child care provider Bright Horizons has agreed to give up its permit for a Manhattan day care center.
The family of a man killed in a crash involving an FDNY truck and an Access-A-Ride bus in Brooklyn last week is planning to take legal action.
A New York City high school student who was detained by ICE and spent nearly a year in a detention center is finally home.
Child care provider Bright Horizons has agreed to give up its permit for a Manhattan day care center.
The family of a man killed in a crash involving an FDNY truck and an Access-A-Ride bus in Brooklyn last week is planning to take legal action.
A driver was indicted on manslaughter and assault charges Thursday in a deadly crash that killed two teenagers on Long Island back in January.
Parents in Queens said they were left wondering where their kids were for hours Monday after the bus picked them up from school.
The New York City area will be under a wind advisory Monday with periods of heavy rain and severe thunderstorms expected across the region.
The New York area is in for a mild weekend before the weather takes a turn to start the work week.
It will be rainy on Thursday morning, and the weather will change to snow as temperatures drop across the Tri-State Area.
Thunderstorms are expected in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut this weekend after severe weather hit the Midwest.
Periods of rain will move through the New York area Thursday, but spring temperatures are on the way for the weekend.
Last year, electricity rates in New Jersey spiked more than almost any other state, according to a new congressional report.
Montclair School District Board of Education members broke down in tears as they voted to close Renaissance Middle School.
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Grubhub is launching New Jersey's first commercial food delivery by drone. CBS News New York has learned more about the high-tech service and how it's expected to work.
Officials say James Hadley, a New Jersey coach and educator, may have assaulted other victims.
A driver was indicted on manslaughter and assault charges Thursday in a deadly crash that killed two teenagers on Long Island back in January.
Tens of thousands of customers lost power across the New York-New Jersey area as severe weather whipped through the region.
Ten people and six vehicles were involved in the fatal accident on Long Island, according to New York State Police. Two people in their 80s were killed.
St. John's, Hofstra and LIU are playing in the 2026 NCAA men's basketball tournament as March Madness gets in full swing.
Prosecutors said Matthew Smith fended off efforts to hand over his car keys before the crash that killed Nassau County police officer Patricia Espinosa.
Last year, electricity rates in New Jersey spiked more than almost any other state, according to a new congressional report.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani is taking the first steps toward overhauling how the city responds to 911 calls involving mental health problems.
The MTA announced plans to replace thousands of New York City's decades-old subway cars with new models.
New York City will no longer criminally enforce minor traffic offenses for cyclists and e-bike riders, the Mamdani administration announced Wednesday.
The Mamdani administration has asked a court to allow them to stop representing former Mayor Eric Adams in a sexual assault case.
Older adults in New Jersey recorded the highest number of suspected overdose deaths in 2025, according to the New Jersey Department of Health.
The first case of mpox clade I has been detected in New York City, health officials said Friday. Of the two types of mpox, clade I is known to cause more severe disease and death.
Heights University Hospital, formerly known as Christ Hospital, shuttered its emergency room Saturday night.
New Jersey Sen. Andy Kim is opening up about his father's Alzheimer's diagnosis in hopes of helping others struggling like him to care for their loved ones.
A new study shows toxic forever chemicals known as PFAS may be entering the food chain on Long Island through contaminated soil, water and air.
Michael B. Jordan's best actor win at Sunday night's Academy Awards resonated at his alma mater, Arts High School in Newark.
"One Battle After Another" took home several big awards, including Best Picture, Best Director and the newly created Best Casting.
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Legendary New York City television news anchor Ernie Anastos has died. His wife says he died early Thursday morning of pneumonia.
Ballerina Misty Copeland responded to controversial comments made by actor Timothée Chalamet when he appeared to dismiss the significance of ballet and opera, saying, "No one cares."
The Blue Jackets beat the Rangers 6-3 on Thursday night, keeping alive hopes for their first playoff berth since the 2019-20 season.
Howie Rose, the longtime play-by-play voice of the New York Mets on the radio, says the upcoming 2026 season will be his last.
The Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Brooklyn Nets 121-92 on Wednesday night for their 10th straight win.
The New Jersey Devils beat the New York Rangers 6-3 on Wednesday night for their third straight victory.
Mets fans got a sneak peek Wednesday at the new food coming to Citi Field's menu for the 2026 season.
Members of the Apollo Theater, where Kiki Shepard left her mark for 15 years, reflect on her legacy after the Harlem icon's death at age 74.
The Rev. Al Sharpton is calling on New York City to help protect the Merchant's House Museum in Manhattan after a recent discovery revealed connections to the Underground Railroad.
A Harlem school is teaching students how to love, honor and care for their natural hair.
The NYC DEP has announced plans to clean Flushing Creek with chlorine, sparking outrage among some environmentalists.
Neighbors and local businesses in Long Island City, Queens, say rental trucks parked on streets are impacting daily operations.
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.
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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.
Performances began Wednesday for "CATS: The Jellicle Ball," a reimagined revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber's classic musical, and we're getting our first look at Megan Thee Stallion in "Moulin Rouge! The Musical."
We're hearing from the New York City high school student who was just released after spending nearly a year in ICE detention. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
A Molotov cocktail mystery is under investigation on Staten Island after three devices were hurled at a home in New Dorp. As CBS News New York's Dave Carlin reports, it was a stroke of luck for the homeowner that the explosives didn't start a fire.
The MTA announced it's ordering a record number of new subway cars.
New York City Mayor Mamdani is taking the first steps toward overhauling how the city responds to mental health-related 911 calls, but it's a pared down version of his campaign promise to create a Department of Community Safety with a robust budget. CBS News New York political reporter Marcia Kramer explains.
