Hochul, MTA addressing response to record rain that upended service
Nearly every subway line was at least partially suspended, rerouted or running with delays. CBS New York's Christina Fan reports.
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Nearly every subway line was at least partially suspended, rerouted or running with delays. CBS New York's Christina Fan reports.
Gov. Kathy Hochul called the flooding "historic," saying the state was on track to set a new record for rainfall.
MTA officials said Brooklyn subway lines were most impacted by Friday's deluge, adding they have been able to restore service on several of the impacted lines. CBS New York's Alice Gainer reports.
The MTA said some Metro-North and subway service has been restored Friday evening after major flooding across New York City.
The governor and mayor urged New Yorkers to stay home and avoid travel if possible.
Ophelia's remnants are soaking New York City and the surrounding area with heavy rain for the Friday morning commute. CBS New York's Zinnia Maldonado has a live update from Upper Manhattan.
MTA crews inspected all flood-prone stations, checking storm drains and putting the necessary equipment in place to keep trains moving. CBS New York's Zinnia Maldonado has more.
The MTA is trying to get ahead of the storm that will put the entire Tri-State Area under a flood watch Friday.
The MTA is trying to get ahead of the storm that will put the entire Tri-State Area under a flood watch Friday.
Police said there were passengers on the buses, but fortunately no one was injured.
There will be one fare-free bus route in each borough as part of a pilot program to improve service.
There's one fare-free bus route in each borough as part of a pilot program to improve service.
The NYPD already uses drones and robot dogs, but now it's turning to robots to potentially patrol subway stations.
There will be one fare-free bus route in each borough as part of a pilot program to improve service.
Free MTA bus service rolls out this Sunday in parts of the city. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3EPxJpG
The NYPD already uses drones and robot dogs, but now New York City is turning to robots to potentially patrol subway stations. CBS New York's Alice Gainer reports.
The robot will be accompanied by police officers at all times during the 2-month trial, Mayor Eric Adams said.
The MTA is looking into ways to keep riders cool on subway platforms.
The MTA is looking for cost-effective ways to cool subway stations in response to increasing heat due to climate change.
Baboo Singh, 74, recounted the brutal assault he suffered on a platform in the Wakefield section of the borough.
Baboo Singh, 74, recounted to CBS New York's Nick Caloway the brutal assault he suffered on a platform in the Wakefield section of the borough.
It happened around 9 a.m. Tuesday on a northbound A train near West 4th Street and Sixth Avenue.
State Sen. Joe Addabbo presented Mohabir with a citation for his quick actions.
Pooran Mohabir said he heard shouting on the platform at the 68th Street-Hunter College station before he saw the 74-year-old man on the tracks.
Rinaldi also serves as president of Metro-North Railroad and will remain in that role.
