MTA waives fee for OMNY cards as MetroCard phase out looms
The MTA waived the $1 fee for customers who transferred their balances Tuesday.
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The MTA waived the $1 fee for customers who transferred their balances Tuesday.
MetroCards will soon be a thing of the past, and the MTA is working to ensure all subway riders are making the switch to the OMNY card.
When New York City drivers don't pay their tolls, small debts can explode into tens of thousands of dollars.
Just one nasty rainstorm can put New York City's subway system underwater, sending people scrambling to safety. Here's what can be done to prevent the flooding and protect riders.
The New York City subway system has faced many challenges in its more than a century of existence, but now there's another -- torrential rain storms that seem to pop up out of nowhere. In this edition of "Question Everything," CBS News New York's Dick Brennan asks what can be done to keep the subway safe from the next storm?
Residents and transit advocates call for for more transparency and community input before the plan is finalized.
CBS News New York's Hannah Kliger has been following this story for more than a year, and has this update.
Zohran Mamdani's promise to make buses fast and free during his tenure as New York City mayor has hit a bit of a speed bump.
The M42 was dubbed New York City's slowest bus for 2025, and the Q8 was dubbed the most unreliable in the annual Pokey and Schleppie Awards.
The M42 was dubbed the city's slowest bus for 2025, and the Q8 was dubbed the most unreliable. CBS News New York's Dave Carlin reports.
The not-so-coveted Pokey Award and Schleppie Award for the slowest and least reliable bus lines in NYC will be announced Monday.
Zohran Mamdani made free buses one of his signature policy proposals during the New York City mayor's race.
Two of New York City's busiest subway lines are getting a boost 10 months after the MTA started collecting congestion pricing tolls.
Two of New York City's busiest subway lines are getting boosted service 10 months after the MTA started collecting congestion pricing tolls.
Under the MTA's current system, a few thousand dollars in unpaid tolls can snowball into tens of thousands of dollars in debt.
Across New York, some drivers say missed tolls have spiraled into an overwhelming financial burden. Behind every toll bill is a system few understand and even fewer can fight alone. In the new series "Driven into Debt," CBS News New York investigator Mahsa Saeidi looks at how the MTA's toll system works and who's paying the price.
For riders, the agency blame game doesn't change the commute they potentially face Thursday with heavy rain expected.
The MTA is ramping up its warning about subway flooding. Wednesday, transit officials laid out new resiliency work, but also pointed a finger at the city's DEP for not doing enough. As CBS News New York transportation reporter Elijah Westbrook reports, the DEP is now pushing back.
CBS News New York got an exclusive first look Tuesday at a subtle new deterrent meant to stop people from climbing on top of trains.
The MTA told Elijah Westbrook the barriers are first being installed on No. 7 trains and should act as a deterrent to keep riders inside cars.
An electrical fire sparked after a train struck a large metal object on the tracks days after a train car carrying passengers detached.
An electrical fire sparked after a train struck a large metal object on the tracks days after a train car carrying passengers detached. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
A southbound 6 subway train struck a piece of metal, causing a fire Monday morning. It happened around 9:39 a.m. near the 68th Street and Lexington Avenue stop.
The baby, wrapped in a blanket, was found on the subway stairs. CBS News New York's Jenna DeAngelis has more on the investigation.
Service on the 4 line returned to normal after part of a southbound train decoupled as it was approaching a station. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
The New York Yankees beat the Texas Rangers 7-4 on Tuesday night for their fifth straight win and 15th in 17 games.
After summer-like warmth, rainy weather and cooler temperatures return to the New York City area mid-week.
A teenager has been sentenced to nearly 40 years in prison for an East Harlem shooting that left an innocent bystander dead.
Two people have been charged in connection to a shooting inside the Freehold Borough Public Library in New Jersey.
A man accused of trying to break into the Met Gala on Monday is facing multiple charges.
After summer-like warmth, rainy weather and cooler temperatures return to the New York City area mid-week.
A teenager has been sentenced to nearly 40 years in prison for an East Harlem shooting that left an innocent bystander dead.
A man accused of trying to break into the Met Gala on Monday is facing multiple charges.
A New York City man was reunited with his loving community Tuesday after spending five months in ICE custody.
Brookhaven town residents are anxious and worried about the underwater toxic plume created by the landfill.
After summer-like warmth, rainy weather and cooler temperatures return to the New York City area mid-week.
A cool weekend is ahead for the New York City area before warmer weather returns.
Some residual showers may linger into early Sunday morning, but the majority of the rainfall should be over by sunrise.
Amtrak announced Thursday it is suing Metro-North for allegedly blocking nonrevenue trains on a portion of the busy Northeast Corridor for over two months.
The Tri-State Area has the dirtiest air in the U.S. east of Texas, according to The American Lung Association's newly released "State of the Air" report.
After summer-like warmth, rainy weather and cooler temperatures return to the New York City area mid-week.
Two people have been charged in connection to a shooting inside the Freehold Borough Public Library in New Jersey.
A man accused of trying to break into the Met Gala on Monday is facing multiple charges.
A New Jersey Lyft driver has been charged with luring and sexually harassing two female Princeton University students.
A New Jersey crossing guard was hit by a car and killed while helping two kids cross the street in Woodland Park.
Brookhaven town residents are anxious and worried about the underwater toxic plume created by the landfill.
It's a mixed bag for Gov. Kathy Hochul in the latest poll.
Police identified the suspect in the deadly stabbing of two women on Long Island, saying he lived with one of them and worked with the other.
A suspect is in custody after two people were stabbed to death on Long Island early Friday morning, Nassau County police said.
Suffolk County officials say contamination from a former Grumman Navy site is far worse than previously acknowledged and is still spreading.
Tenants in Brooklyn are entering the fifth month of a rent strike over what they call unlivable conditions.
Billionaire Ken Griffin says being New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's poster boy for a tax-the-rich campaign put his life in danger.
It's a mixed bag for Gov. Kathy Hochul in the latest poll.
Murders in New York City hit a record low for the first four months of 2026, the NYPD said Monday. It comes amid a citywide drop in major crime of 9.5%, police said.
The 81-year-old former New York City mayor has been hospitalized for pneumonia, his spokesperson said.
There's been a confirmed measles case in Manhattan, health officials said Tuesday.
Keyport residents say they're on edge because of dozens of cancer cases over the years in a neighborhood near the former Aeromarine landfill.
The B.R.O. Experience Foundation uses cognitive behavioral therapy, mentorship and creative expression to support men of color navigating identity.
Travelers at Newark Airport may have been exposed to an individual with measles, New Jersey health officials warn.
The Tri-State Area has the dirtiest air in the U.S. east of Texas, according to The American Lung Association's newly released "State of the Air" report.
Uzo Aduba and Darren Criss announced the 2026 Tony nominees for select categories on "CBS Mornings" on Tuesday.
Rihanna, Sabrina Carpenter, Madonna, and Beyoncé all wore their best looks to celebrate the "Costume Art" theme at the 2026 Met Gala. Here are some of the best moments, photos, and more from the night.
Firefighters responded to Broadway's Eugene O'Neill Theater Monday morning after a blaze broke out.
The 2026 Met Gala's dress code is "Fashion is Art," which goes hand-in-hand with the theme of "Costume Art."
The 2026 Met Gala's theme, "Costume Art," aims to make the connection between fashion and art.
The New York Yankees beat the Texas Rangers 7-4 on Tuesday night for their fifth straight win and 15th in 17 games.
Jalen Brunson scored 27 of his 35 points in the first half and the Knicks emphatically overwhelmed the 76ers 137-98 on Monday night in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.
Aaron Judge put the Yankees ahead in the first inning with his major league-leading 14th home run as part of a four-RBI night, and they went on to rout the Orioles 12-1 on Monday for a four-game sweep.
Carson Benge homered leading off the sixth inning for the Mets' first hit against Tomoyuki Sugano, and they went on to beat the skidding Rockies 4-2 on Monday.
With support from NFL teams in Philadelphia and New York, New Jersey has approved flag football for high school girls.
Residents displaced by a deadly apartment building fire in Inwood say it was only a matter of time before their building went up in flames.
In New York City, where land is at a premium, a stockpile of pristine soil unearthed at construction sites helps lower emissions and support urban farmers.
Have you ever wondered what happens to a restaurant's leftover or unsold food at the end of the day? Food access advocates say it could make a big difference if it were served to the community.
A new report finds a shortage of courts, fields and swimming pools in some New York City neighborhoods.
Residents living near New York City's busiest airports say the noise overhead has escalated from a nuisance to a health concern.
People dressed in elaborate headgear and paraded up Fifth Avenue for New York City's Easter Sunday tradition.
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.
The annual Easter Parade and Easter Bonnet Festival was held in Manhattan on April 20, 2025.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn has your First Alert Forecast for May 5 at 11 p.m.
It was a near disaster when a plane's landing gear hit a truck on the New Jersey Turnpike. Now, we're hearing from that driver's father, who says his son is out of the hospital but may never drive a delivery truck again. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
The Rolling Stones held an event in Brooklyn on Tuesday to celebrate their upcoming album.
We're learning more about the victims of a fire in an Inwood apartment building. Three people died, and more than a dozen were hurt. CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo reports.
There were clashes during a protest near a synagogue on the Upper East Side.
