LIRR bridge described as "accident waiting to happen"
Some say the bridge in Queens is in urgent need of repair, CBS2's Dave Carlin reports.
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Some say the bridge in Queens is in urgent need of repair, CBS2's Dave Carlin reports.
Police said Isiah Collazo and another young man got into some sort of fight, leading to the stabbing.
MTA and elected officials were joined by Mr. & Mrs. Met for a news conference as the Mets host their home opener.
The agency has installed new wide aisle fare gates at one station in Queens and one station in Brooklyn.
The MTA wants to know what riders think of wider subway turnstiles.
It originally had a 10-foot-4-inch clearance and was hit by trucks more than any other bridge in the system.
A bridge on Long Island that was repeatedly hit by trucks has now been raised.
The more than 2,200 agents will provide face-to-face customer service to passengers.
Subway station workers are coming face-to-face with customers for the first time. They're no longer in those iconic booths. Instead, they're answering questions and helping riders with the OMNY tap-to-pay system, which will soon replace MetroCards. CBS2's Alice Gainer checked in with one MTA worker to see how day one was going.
Some Yankee fans got a special ride to Yankee Stadium for Opening Day on Thursday.
The workers are expected to interact with customers and help them navigate their way around town. CBS2's Elijah Westbrook reports.
The growing calls for better service were a hot topic at an MTA board meeting on Wednesday.
They say there are as many as 30 elevators a day out of commission. CBS2's Elijah Westbrook hears more of their concerns.
Among them, two free lines of bus service in each borough, which would come with a $50 million price tag.
Gov. Kathy Hochul's MTA bail-out plan still has some bumps to overcome, but MTA Chair Janno Lieber says he's open to free bus service. CBS2 political reporter Marcia Kramer talked to Lieber after he lobbied lawmakers.
"I have the right to same and equal service as every single taxpayer," one disabled rider told CBS2.
The agency also announced the opening of three new customer service centers.
As part of the effort, station agents will now be out of the booths to provide customer service.
The New York state comptroller says before COVID, the MTA saw well over 125 million riders per month.
Riders have returned to the subway, but the MTA says numbers are still below pre-pandemic levels.
The MTA is announcing the second phase of its Open Stroller pilot program for the city.
Officials say the vehicles belong to drivers responsible for nearly $600,000 in unpaid tolls and fees.
Officials say these vehicles belong to drivers responsible for nearly $600,000 in unpaid tolls.
The state's Taylor Law makes it illegal for them to strike.
The Transport Workers Union Local 100 is looking for the right to strike.
On Long Island, one woman has started a movement showing people just how important it is to smile every day.
A federal judge has given a onetime truck and bus driver charged in an assassination plot against an Iranian American writer a 10-year prison sentence.
New York City is in for a busy summer, with several major events taking place, including the World Cup, the NBA Finals, and America's 250th birthday celebrations.
A predatory invasive fish that can survive out of water and even cross the street has been found in a Long Island pond.
This weekend, the fastest boats in the world will turn New York Harbor into a racetrack.
On Long Island, one woman has started a movement showing people just how important it is to smile every day.
A federal judge has given a onetime truck and bus driver charged in an assassination plot against an Iranian American writer a 10-year prison sentence.
New York City is in for a busy summer, with several major events taking place, including the World Cup, the NBA Finals, and America's 250th birthday celebrations.
A predatory invasive fish that can survive out of water and even cross the street has been found in a Long Island pond.
This weekend, the fastest boats in the world will turn New York Harbor into a racetrack.
It's unseasonably warm in New York City on Wednesday as humidity adds to the summer-like weather. There's also a slight chance for showers in parts of the Tri-State Area.
It's back to feeling like spring, and even summer on some days, as warm weather and sunshine return to the New York area.
A final round of showers is moving through the New York area in the morning before the rest of the week turns much drier and warmer.
The New York area is off to a soggy start to the unofficial kickoff of summer with rainy weather this Memorial Day Weekend.
It's a gloomy day with rain lingering across the Tri-State Area as Memorial Day weekend shapes up to be unsettled.
Protesters gathered again Wednesday in front of Delaney Hall immigration detention center in Newark.
After fans reported they may have been misled about where the seats they bought were actually located, the attorneys general of New York and New Jersey are investigating FIFA over World Cup ticketing practices for matches at MetLife Stadium.
The announcement comes after dozens of New Jersey groups petitioned the governor to issue a ban on artificial intelligence data centers.
It's unseasonably warm in New York City on Wednesday as humidity adds to the summer-like weather. There's also a slight chance for showers in parts of the Tri-State Area.
Dozens of residents gathered Tuesday to protest an AI data center in Union County, New Jersey.
On Long Island, one woman has started a movement showing people just how important it is to smile every day.
A predatory invasive fish that can survive out of water and even cross the street has been found in a Long Island pond.
It's unseasonably warm in New York City on Wednesday as humidity adds to the summer-like weather. There's also a slight chance for showers in parts of the Tri-State Area.
There's no vaccine for the Bourbon virus, nor medicine to treat it, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
It's back to feeling like spring, and even summer on some days, as warm weather and sunshine return to the New York area.
Protesters gathered again Wednesday in front of Delaney Hall immigration detention center in Newark.
The announcement comes after dozens of New Jersey groups petitioned the governor to issue a ban on artificial intelligence data centers.
The ICE facility at 26 Federal Plaza in Lower Manhattan has been at the center of widespread criticism from pro-immigration advocates.
The New York City Council and Mamdani administration are beginning negotiations this week to hammer out the city's budget. The Council's first ask is an increase in funding for the FDNY.
New Jersey's six-day early voting period in the 2026 primary election is underway. Here's a guide with what you need to know.
There's no vaccine for the Bourbon virus, nor medicine to treat it, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Marie Francillion was diagnosed with lung cancer after she was feeling heartburn and shoulder pain. She said she's able to remain hopeful and spend more time with her family because of a different type of treatment.
New York City's Department of Health is evaluating an East Village apartment complex after two residents were diagnosed with Legionnaires' disease over the course of a year.
Thousands of people showed up bright and early for AIDS Walk New York 2026, the largest HIV and AIDS fundraiser in the U.S., in Central Park on Sunday.
A New York doctor who contracted and survived Ebola more than a decade ago says he is worried for healthcare workers who are at the center of treating the latest outbreak.
Sonny Rollins, the legendary tenor saxophonist known for his bold tone and constant experimentation, has died at 95.
Stephen Colbert made a surprise appearance hosting the "Only in Monroe" community access show broadcast in Monroe, Michigan, on Friday, one night after he recorded his final episode of "The Late Show."
Rob Base, the MC whose lyrics lit up the dancefloor classic "It Takes Two" and got countless people moving worldwide, passed away Friday.
"Romeo and Juliet" is being shown at Central Park starting Friday night through June 28. Free tickets can be attained through a lottery.
After nearly a century on the air, CBS News Radio signed off, with the final reports airing on Friday, May 22.
This weekend, the fastest boats in the world will turn New York Harbor into a racetrack.
President Trump said Wednesday he expects to attend one of the NBA Finals games at Madison Square Garden.
After fans reported they may have been misled about where the seats they bought were actually located, the attorneys general of New York and New Jersey are investigating FIFA over World Cup ticketing practices for matches at MetLife Stadium.
The Yankees clubbed six home runs and every starter in the lineup had at least two hits for the first time in franchise history
The Reds beat the Mets 7-2, dropping New York 11 games under .500 — tying a season-high.
Monitor Point proposal in Greenpoint would bring 1,150 apartments, including 460 affordable units, to former industrial waterfront site.
Gold Star families, veterans and thousands of spectators gathered in Bay Ridge to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
The grassroots group pushed for bilingual policing, victim support and anti-gang efforts as Brooklyn's Chinatown rapidly grew.
Advocates estimate one-third of the 200-acre park in Flushing is still without functioning drinking fountains and bathrooms.
Ahead of the 2026 RBC Brooklyn Half Marathon, some athletes are showing how simply reaching the starting line is a victory.
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.
President Trump held a Cabinet meeting at the White House on Wednesday, discussing a deal that would bring an end to the war with Iran. Natalie Brand reports.
President Trump said Wednesday he expects to attend one of the upcoming NBA Finals games at Madison Square Garden.
From the Harlem Renaissance to present day, jazz is nearly synonymous with Harlem, but over the last few years, jazz clubs have slowly shut down. CBS News New York's Noëlle Lilley explores how the community is trying to keep jazz alive.
On Long Island, one woman has started a movement showing people just how important it is to smile every day. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signed new legislation that will make city roadways and subways safer.
