Some NYC students will get digital OMNY cards
The education department is launching a pilot program for digital student OMNY cards, downloaded onto the students' phones.
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The education department is launching a pilot program for digital student OMNY cards, downloaded onto the students' phones.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani says a new era of bus service is coming to New York, and the city is teaming up with the state to kickstart the change. CBS News New York political reporter Marcia Kramer has the details.
The governor and mayor unveiled a new partnership between the city, state and MTA to improve the bus system.
Bus rides across New York City will become faster under a new plan that will implement road redesigns, traffic enforcement, new routes and other improvements.
The FDNY responded to the reported crash Monday morning between West Street and East First Street in Gravesend.
A MTA bus collided with a truck on Monday morning in Gravesend, Brooklyn, according to the FDNY.
The CEO of the MTA is giving riders some advice as rain, flooding, concerns and service disruptions could be possible during extreme weather.
In order to avoid a massive headache, the city will be checking subways and buses. CBS News New York's Andrew Ramos reports.
There was a debate about ads for the Museum of Sex on New York City buses at Wednesday's MTA board meeting.
A debate over what's appropriate for public transit is taking center stage at the MTA. Several speakers at Wednesday's board meeting took issue with advertisements for the Museum of Sex appearing on city buses, arguing children shouldn't be exposed to them on their daily commute. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
The governor was on site as the MTA broke ground on construction for new subway tunnels connecting 120th and 125th Street.
A 41-year-old man was shot on a Bx36 bus at the intersection of East Tremont Avenue and White Plains Road in Van Nest, the NYPD said.
A 41-year-old man was shot on a Bx36 bus at the intersection of East Tremont Avenue and White Plains Road in Van Nest, the NYPD said. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports.
The New York Senate has passed a bill that requires the MTA to keep two operators on each subway train.
City leaders are urging visitors and residents to plan ahead as there will be many transportation changes during the tournament. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
Also, as CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer reports, law enforcement is adding what's called an "anti-terrorism overlay."
Governor Kathy Hochul, Mayor Zohran Mamdani, MTA CEO Janno Lieber and other officials discussed the upcoming preparations in place for World Cup matches in the Tri-State Area.
CBS News New York's Kristie Keleshian heard from transit riders who now have to find different ways to get around.
MTA CEO Janno Lieber held a news conference to discuss the fire that broke out on a train car, causing NJ Transit and Amtrak to be suspended at Penn Station Friday morning.
Two teenagers were arrested Sunday after an MTA bus driver was shot with a pellet gun in Brooklyn, police say.
MTA officials say they've been conducting a pilot program to combat fare evasion on New York City buses. It's a more European-style method of checking for fare evasion.
The Long Island Rail Road is now back up and running after the MTA and unions reached a tentative deal to end the strike.
After a tentative contract agreement was announced late Monday night, the railroad spent the first half of Tuesday building up to regular service, which was in place by 4 p.m. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff and Ali Bauman report.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said the MTA and LIRR unions reached "a fair deal" to end the strike after three days.
The Long Island Rail Road strike is coming to an end after the MTA and unions reached a tentative agreement. CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo and Naveen Dhaliwal report.
