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The contest invited New Yorkers to vote for their favorite subway performers.
A first-of-its-kind award was handed out in New York City.
Empire Center's new study shows 566 collected more than $100,000 in overtime and many tripled their pay.
A new report finds you don't have to be a top transit officials to take home a big paycheck from the MTA. More than 1,100 workers doubled their salaries because of overtime, costing the agency nearly $1.3 billion. CBS New York political reporter Marcia Kramer reports. Read more: a href="https://cbsloc.al/44LbTPs" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"https://cbsloc.al/44LbTPs/a
Sources tell CBS New York the board hopes to have a toll plan in place by the fall.
The MTA panel empowered to set the toll rates for congestion pricing is pushing ahead despite lawsuit and second thoughts expressed by some New York politicians. CBS New York political reporter Marcia Kramer has the story.
It happened at around 7 p.m. on East 180th near Mohegan Avenue, officials said.
Borough President Vito Fossella says the borough has been overlooked by the MTA.
The crash happened at around 7 p.m. in the West Farms section of the borough. Witnesses described the violent collision to CBS New York's Kristie Keleshian.
Friday, the MTA started laying the groundwork, installing new cashless toll scanners on the city's West Side.
New Jersey politicians have filed a lawsuit to stop the MTA's congestion pricing plan, but it may be just a stalling tactic. CBS political reporter Marcia Kramer explains. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3Y1FFgo
New Jersey is suing the federal government to block the controversial plan to charge drivers who enter Manhattan below 60th Street.
It's not clear how much, but sources said it could be as much as half the original price during the day.
It's going to cost you more to get around New York City. The MTA board voted to raise fares for nearly all its customers in August. This comes as we're getting new information about the recommended tolls for congestion pricing. CBS New York's Alecia Reid reports. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3NY3dxZ
If you take public transit in the city, starting later in August you'll feel the squeeze every time you ride.
The winners will get a recording session with Atlantic Records. Voting takes place online through July 26.
The MTA on Wednesday gave the greenlight to fare hikes for buses, subways and rails and increasing tolls at bridges and tunnels. CBS New York's Christina Fan breaks down what you'll have to pay. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3NSXjOK
The Traffic Mobility Review Board had a chance Wednesday to press the MTA with questions about congestion pricing. CBS New York's Doug Williams reports. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3NY3dxZ
An MTA board held a meeting Wednesday to discuss congestion pricing. CBS New York's Doug Williams has the latest on what was discussed. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3Y0jxmr
The base price of public transit in New York City is going up for the first time in nearly a decade. The MTA just approved new increases, and it's going to affect every form of transportation. CBS New York's Christina Fan reports. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3NSXjOK
The transit authority is considering rate hikes for both single ride and monthly passes on subways and buses. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook has the very latest from the meeting.
There are two major items on the agenda for today's MTA board meeting that could impact your commute. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook breaks it down.
Two passengers on the bus had minor injuries.
Out of over 20 million who live in the Tri-State Area, the nearly 1.3 million who drive into Manhattan's central business district every day will feel the sting of congestion pricing, according to the MTA.
There's new information on a crash involving an MTA bus and a box truck on the Upper East Side. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/43oZVcP
A city-approved plan to rezone a stretch of Atlantic Avenue is expected to bring thousands of new apartments to Brooklyn, but tenant advocates say the deal falls short for lower-income residents and could accelerate displacement.
Opposition is building in the Orange County town of Chester, where U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is reportedly planning to buy a warehouse to use as a detention center.
Members of the New York City Council are calling for a city staffer to be released from federal custody after being detained by immigration officials on Monday.
"We don't want to see what's happening in Iran happen," President Trump said in an exclusive interview airing Tuesday on "CBS Evening News."
Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin has informed the team that he is stepping down from his position.
A city-approved plan to rezone a stretch of Atlantic Avenue is expected to bring thousands of new apartments to Brooklyn, but tenant advocates say the deal falls short for lower-income residents and could accelerate displacement.
Opposition is building in the Orange County town of Chester, where U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is reportedly planning to buy a warehouse to use as a detention center.
Members of the New York City Council are calling for a city staffer to be released from federal custody after being detained by immigration officials on Monday.
Tony Herbert, a former aide in Mayor Eric Adams' administration, was arrested Tuesday morning, accused of accepting $16,000 in bribes and kickbacks.
The trial in the case of accused Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann is finally in sight.
Police in Danbury, Connecticut, are actively looking for a man who they believe fired a deadly gunshot that traveled through a wall and killed his neighbor.
There's plenty of sunshine is on the way to the Tri-State Area, but the First Alert Weather team is also tracking a round of snow later this week.
It was a mostly dry Sunday, until some snow squalls briefly hit the Tri-State Area on Sunday night.
Investigators said the victim was struck by a bullet inside his Danbury, Connecticut, home, and it came from the unit next door.
Enjoy the spring preview while it lasts because umbrellas will be your best friend this weekend!
The New Jersey governor highlighted his achievements during his eight years in office in his final State of the State address.
The Paterson School District says the teacher accused of giving special needs students hot sauce as a form of discipline has been relieved of her duties.
Dozens of people were displaced as a result of the 6 a.m. Sunday blaze at the building on Washington and Hillyer Streets.
Prosecutors say Caneiro killed the family over his brother's plans to remove him from a technology company they shared after money allegedly disappeared from the firm.
There's plenty of sunshine is on the way to the Tri-State Area, but the First Alert Weather team is also tracking a round of snow later this week.
The trial in the case of accused Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann is finally in sight.
Hochul laid out plans to move New York toward universal child care, and restrict 3-D printed ghost guns in the state.
A new bill proposed in New York would target private businesses that don't quickly turn over surveillance footage after a crime. The legislation is named after the young employee killed at a Long Island CVS on Christmas Day.
There's plenty of sunshine is on the way to the Tri-State Area, but the First Alert Weather team is also tracking a round of snow later this week.
New York state is taking legal action against the Trump administration for halting construction of five offshore wind farms.
Opposition is building in the Orange County town of Chester, where U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is reportedly planning to buy a warehouse to use as a detention center.
Members of the New York City Council are calling for a city staffer to be released from federal custody after being detained by immigration officials on Monday.
"We don't want to see what's happening in Iran happen," President Trump said in an exclusive interview airing Tuesday on "CBS Evening News."
President Trump defended his tariffs at a speech in Michigan, after he visited a factory in Dearborn.
Tony Herbert, a former aide in Mayor Eric Adams' administration, was arrested Tuesday morning, accused of accepting $16,000 in bribes and kickbacks.
Nurses say health care benefits and workplace safety are their main reasons for striking, and are refusing to go back to work until their demands are met.
Loved ones of patients at hospitals in New York City are concerned about care as nurses continue to strike due to failed contract negotiations on Monday.
The New York State Nurses Association said it called for the strike as negotiations stalled with the city's wealthiest hospitals.
The largest nurses strike ever in New York City is underway as thousands of NYSNA members walk off their jobs at major hospitals.
The potential for a major nurses strike in New York City is growing by the minute, with major hospitals and the New York State Nurses Association failing to get a deal done before Sunday's midnight deadline.
The 2026 Golden Globes honored the standouts in both film and television from last year. See the full list of winners and nominees.
Here is everything you need to know about how to watch and stream the 2026 Golden Globes.
Bob Weir wrote or co-wrote and sang lead vocals on Grateful Dead classics including "Sugar Magnolia," "One More Saturday Night" and "Mexicali Blues."
Video of an angry confrontation during intermission at a performance of "Mamma Mia!" on Broadway is going viral on social media.
Weinstein's defense attorney told the judge he'd like to pursue plea negotiations after last year's mistrial on a rape charge.
Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin has informed the team that he is stepping down from his position.
Jesper Bratt and Ondrej Palat each scored twice and the New Jersey Devils beat the Minnesota Wild 5-2 to snap a four-game skid.
Cooper Flagg scored 27 points and matched a season high with three blocks, and Naji Marshall had three straight baskets down the stretch and finished with 22 points as the depleted Dallas Mavericks beat the Brooklyn Nets 113-105.
Berkly Catton scored the tiebreaking goal in the third period, and the Kraken rallied from two goals down and beat the Rangers 4-2 on Monday night.
Jalen Brunson had 26 points and the Knicks snapped the Trail Blazers' five-game winning streak with a 123-114 victory Sunday.
A city-approved plan to rezone a stretch of Atlantic Avenue is expected to bring thousands of new apartments to Brooklyn, but tenant advocates say the deal falls short for lower-income residents and could accelerate displacement.
A three-year pilot run by the Brooklyn Justice Initiative and the Mayor's Office of Criminal Justice aims to improve court compliance and reduce recidivism by meeting participants where they live.
Harlem native Teyana Taylor wins her first major acting honor at the 83rd Golden Globes Awards for her performance in Paul Thomas Anderson's "One Battle After Another." Locals say it's a win for the whole neighborhood.
Legislation would protect and expand hunger programs and improve benefit security as New York pantries see rising demand.
The people and businesses of Ridgewood, Queens, have banded together to help those impacted by the recent apartment building fire.
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.
As CBS News New York's Bradley Blackburn explains, some communities are turning to PooPrints for help.
A potential LIRR strike has likely been postponed until May after unions requested federal intervention.
New York City's Department of Health is monitoring two buildings in Harlem over concerns of Legionnaires'.
CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn says the real story as the week draws to a close will be a mass of Arctic air that will take over the Tri-State Area.
A woman who says she is the sister of former Giants player Sam Beal is asking for his safe return.
