Despite rise in transit crime, MTA head says subway riders feel safer
Janno Lieber said ridership hit a post-pandemic high recently.
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Janno Lieber said ridership hit a post-pandemic high recently.
Despite the rise in transit crime, the head of the MTA says subway riders are feeling safer in the system.
A 44-year-old man was taken into custody after police say he hijacked an MTA bus with a BB gun. CBS2's Elijah Westbrook has the latest.
Police are lauding the driver after an armed man jumped onto the bus in Cambria Heights on Thursday morning. The driver got everyone off and later escaped, himself. CBS2's Tim McNicholas has the story.
The MTA says the worker suffered some sort of medical emergency on the scaffolding and became unconscious.
Fare evasion costs the MTA tens of millions of dollars per year.
The NYPD held a news conference shortly after noon to share the latest on the investigation and timeline.
The MTA says the worker suffered a medical emergency and lost consciousness on the scaffolding.
The unarmed guards will be rotating through stations, with the idea being that cracking down on minor offensives could help prevent other crimes. CBS2's Natalie Duddridge has the details.
Police say the 41-year-old suspect was arrested and faces a slew of charges.
Police say a man hijacked an MTA bus during the morning commute in Queens.
The NYPD is stepping up its presence at stations as part of the city-state initiative "Cops, Cameras, Care." CBS2's Jenna DeAngelis has the latest.
Investigators said the 62-year-old victim was punched in what appeared to be part of a game, CBS2's Jenna DeAngelis reports.
Gov. Hochul, Mayor Adams, MTA and NYPD officials addressed subway safety at a Saturday afternoon news conference.
Queens residents are increasing calls for better transportation options to Brooklyn. As CBS2's Elijah Westbrook reports, the long talked about Interborough Express could be the solution.
Commuters say they're often stranded without a direct subway link between the boroughs.
Queens commuters who use the MTA's subways and buses say they're often stranded without a direct link to Brooklyn by train. CBS2's Elijah Westbrook has a closer look at the proposal.
The suspect was charged with murder. A memorial continues to grow at the victim's home. CBS2's Alecia Reid reports.
Police say an 18-year-old has been charged with murder and criminal possession of a weapon in the killing of Jayjon Burnett on Friday in Queen. CBS2's Alecia Reid reports.
Officials say the killing marked the eighth homicide in the MTA system this year, and fourth in the last two weeks. CBS2's Alecia Reid reports.
There are new developments in the gruesome stabbing death of a man who was attacked on a bus in the Bronx, CBS2's Elijah Westbrook reports.
A bus ride turned deadly after police say an argument between passengers escalated into murder. Now, investigators are trying to figure out what started the fight and bring those responsible to justice. CBS2's John Dias has the details.
Police are searching for a man and woman they say took off running from the scene. CBS2's John Dias has the latest from the Bronx.
Subways are back up and running in Midtown and Lower Manhattan after police say someone sprayed an unknown substance during a dispute.
CBS2's Political Reporter Marcia Kramer dives into both issues with the Brooklyn DA and MTA chairman.
The New York Yankees extended their winning streak to seven games with a 12-4 win over the Houston Astros on Friday night.
The Colorado Rockies held off the slumping New York Mets 4-3 on Friday night.
A rainy weekend is in store for the New York City area.
A suspected gunman was injured in a shooting involving NYPD officers and second gunman in Harlem on Friday evening, the NYPD says.
Marie Benedict's new novel reimagines the lives of a woman who was key in the discovery of King Tut's tomb and a female Pharoah of Egypt.
A rainy weekend is in store for the New York City area.
A suspected gunman was injured in a shooting involving NYPD officers and second gunman in Harlem on Friday evening, the NYPD says.
There is a backlog of thousands of applicants who have been waiting years for approval to open legalized dispensaries in New York.
The B.R.O. Experience Foundation uses cognitive behavioral therapy, mentorship and creative expression to support men of color navigating identity.
The threat of losing a $6 billion economic development project will not make NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani apologize for making hedge fund owner Ken Griffin the poster boy for his tax-the-rich proposals.
A rainy weekend is in store for the New York City area.
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.
Colder weather returns to the New York City area this week with sub-freezing temperatures in the suburbs.
New York City's balmy weather proved to be record-breaking for the date of April 15.
A rainy weekend is in store for the New York City area.
Lawmakers in New York are pushing for a ferry service from the West Harlem Piers to World Cup games, as transportation to and from the matches comes with a big price tag.
The team identified Robert Dean Irelan as the man whose body was found in a shallow grave in Salem County, New Jersey, in 1979.
The New York Giants selected Ohio State linebacker Arvell Reese with the No. 5 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh.
The Jets selected Texas Tech defensive end David Bailey with the No. 2 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh.
Diana Kutateladze had nearly twice the legal limit of of alcohol in her system when she caused a deadly, high-speed six-car wreck on the Southern State Parkway in Hempstead, prosecutors said.
We're in for a mild weather day in NYC Friday, but a First Alert Weather Day is right around the corner, with rounds of rain on tap for Saturday.
Sister Francis Piscatella, New York's oldest person, celebrated her 113th birthday and Pope Leo XIV sent a blessing from the Vatican for the occasion.
A father and son were arrested after police said they found chemicals to make explosives at their home on New York's Long Island.
Scientists say New York's coastal waters are experiencing some of the most severe threats on record, and they're not just environmental.
The threat of losing a $6 billion economic development project will not make NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani apologize for making hedge fund owner Ken Griffin the poster boy for his tax-the-rich proposals.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani launched an Office of Deed Theft Prevention on Friday.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said he is vetoing a bill that would have allowed police to create a security perimeter around educational facilities during protests.
U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are expected to head to Islamabad Saturday for Iran peace talks, although it is unclear if direct talks with Iran will take place.
A redevelopment project that is projected to add some $6 billion into Midtown may not happen after all, following a video put out by Mayor Zohran Mamdani last week.
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.
The 16th Annual Lustgarten Foundation New York City Walk for Pancreatic Cancer Research was held Sunday in Battery Park City.
Advocates fear New York state could be taking a step back when it comes to biomarker testing access for those with Medicaid.
Ticketmaster will be rereleasing tickets for Harry Styles' upcoming concerts in New York City that were originally purchased by scalpers, the company says.
The upcoming fashion exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art includes 25 mannequins based on real bodies.
A previously unreleased song is one of many ways Prince is being honored a decade after his death.
Singer-songwriter Gavin DeGraw turned to social media for help reconnecting with a New York City bartender after a memorable performance this week.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and his wife Rama Duwaji will not attend this year's Met Gala, sources said.
The New York Yankees extended their winning streak to seven games with a 12-4 win over the Houston Astros on Friday night.
The Colorado Rockies held off the slumping New York Mets 4-3 on Friday night.
The Mets survived a ninth-inning bullpen mix-up, then hung on to beat the Twins 10-8 Thursday night behind Bo Bichette's tiebreaking, three-run double.
CJ McCollum hit a fadeaway jumper with 12.5 seconds left, leading the Hawks to a 109-108 victory over the Knicks on Thursday and a 2-1 series lead in their first-round playoff series.
Cam Schlittler limited the team he rooted for growing up to four hits over eight innings, and the New York Yankees rallied twice to beat the Boston Red Sox 4-2 on Thursday night for a three-game sweep and a season-high six-game winning streak.
The B.R.O. Experience Foundation uses cognitive behavioral therapy, mentorship and creative expression to support men of color navigating identity.
An out-of-service escalator at Jamaica Station in Queens is reviving complaints that date back years.
The head of a housing nonprofit in Harlem was arrested after residents complained over delayed repairs.
A 2009 New York City law requiring most roll-down security gates to be at least 70% transparent is set to take effect this summer.
Recurring elevator problems are back and worse than ever at one New York City high-rise, according to tenants.
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 April 24 at 11 p.m.
New York City's Sanitation Department is refreshing its fleet of trucks with new artwork.
New York City topped Terminix's 2026 list of cities with the most mosquito activity.
The Southern State Parkway is widely considered one of the most dangerous highways in New York. Officials on Friday launched what they are calling "Operation Southern Shield," which aims at increasing police presence across the corridor, cracking down on distracted and impaired drivers. CBS News New York's Andrew Ramos reports.
The NYPD said officers found a loaded rifle in a vehicle during a traffic stop in the Bronx on Thursday.
