NYC transit union leaders raise concerns about "unreliable" bus radio system
Transit union leaders said they are speaking out about what they describe as an "unreliable radio system" put in place by the MTA.
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Transit union leaders said they are speaking out about what they describe as an "unreliable radio system" put in place by the MTA.
In December, CBS News New York transportation reporter Elijah Westbrook looked into complaints about faulty radios for MTA bus drivers. Now, one driver says when she needed help in an emergency, she couldn't reach anyone.
MTA buses and subways are running on a normal schedule as the snow wraps up. MTA chair and CEO Janno Lieber discusses how crews geared up for the storm.
An MTA driver helped deliver a baby when a woman went into labor on his bus Friday morning.
New York City subways and buses will keep running throughout the weekend snowstorm, the MTA said. NJ Transit, however, warned of possible suspensions.
One person was arrested after spitting on a cop and an MTA employee. The person also headbutted another officer, according to police.
Police are looking for the suspect who allegedly punched an MTA conductor on a Queens subway platform.
New York officers are asking for the public's help in identifying a person who allegedly punched an MTA employee in the face on Sunday afternoon.
Police said the transit agency employee was assaulted inside the subway station at 74th Street and Roosevelt Avenue. The suspect is still at large. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
Police say the man is accused of punching a 37-year-old working on a subway in Far Rockaway, Queens.
MetroCards that were retired in New York City on Jan. 1 are appearing on eBay.
Hochul said traffic in the congestion zone is down by 11% since the start of the program.
MTA fare hikes are in effect, upping the cost of NYC subway and bus rides, and trips on the Long Island and Metro-North railroads.
Advocates of the congestion pricing toll say Manhattan traffic fell 11% in the first year.
The MTA's 2026 fare hikes are now in effect on NYC subways, buses and trains. CBS News New York's Aziza Shuler reports.
Subway fares are now $3 per ride, and LIRR and Metro-North fares increased 4.5% for passengers with weekly or monthly tickets. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
For MTA customers, the daily commute will cost more starting Sunday. CBS News New York's Doug Williams reports on the increases.
But as CBS News New York's Tim McNicholas reports, New Yorkers have heard similar proposals before.
Some New York City subway riders say a new gate system designed to cut down on turnstile jumpers is creating chaos, confusion and potential danger.
Mayor Mike Spano said Yonkers loses about $400,000 every year in property taxes because the MTA does not pay for the bus depot.
Mayor Mike Spano said Yonkers loses about $400,000 every year in property taxes because the MTA does not pay for the bus depot. CBS News New York's Tony Aiello reports.
It happened at the corner of Warburton and Ashburton Avenues at around 1:15 p.m.
NYC says center-running bus lanes will speed up commutes and improve safety on one of Brooklyn's busiest corridors, but critics aren't so sure.
MTA officials said the new gates use dozens of sensors to help counteract fare evasion and make stations more accessible.
Gov. Kathy Hochul, the MTA and the NYPD say New York City's subway system is getting safer, despite a recent string of high-profile transit crimes.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani conceded late Tuesday that the city does not have the authority to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
The New York Mets blanked the Milwaukee Brewers 4-0 on Tuesday night.
Andrew Arrabaca, the U.S. Army veteran arrested after allegedly shooting off a pellet gun and setting a fire outside 26 Federal Plaza, was in court Tuesday afternoon.
Tuesday's storms flooded roads and brought down trees across New York City and its suburbs.
The death of a woman who visited a Bronx lifestyle center for a popular anti-aging injection is raising questions about the safety of treatments used to keep people beautiful.
Andrew Arrabaca, the U.S. Army veteran arrested after allegedly shooting off a pellet gun and setting a fire outside 26 Federal Plaza, was in court Tuesday afternoon.
Tuesday's storms flooded roads and brought down trees across New York City and its suburbs.
The death of a woman who visited a Bronx lifestyle center for a popular anti-aging injection is raising questions about the safety of treatments used to keep people beautiful.
Thirty-four cooling towers at 33 buildings on the Upper East Side tested positive for live Legionella bacteria, the New York City Health Department announced Tuesday.
Despite promises of action from Mayor Zohran Mamdani, the blocks-long homeless encampments on the West Side of Manhattan continue to stir controversy.
Severe weather impacted the entire region on Tuesday, with watches and warnings throughout the CBS News New York viewing area.
Stormy weather will return to the New York City area Tuesday after a brief reprieve.
Storms brought flooding rains, damaging winds, hail and lightning to New York and New Jersey on Saturday.
While the air quality is improving, haze still lingers as New Yorkers brace for upcoming rain and possibly severe storms Saturday.
A tornado warning was issued in parts of New Jersey on Thursday evening.
There were two confirmed tornadoes in northern New Jersey on Tuesday.
Severe weather impacted the entire region on Tuesday, with watches and warnings throughout the CBS News New York viewing area.
There have been major developments in the case of a social media influencer who was gunned down last summer on the Cross County Parkway in Westchester.
Two young children were killed during the crash in Barnegat Bay between Berkeley Township and Seaside Heights on Sunday night.
Madonna, Justin Bieber, BTS and Shakira each brought a bit of one of their hits to the World Cup's first halftime show in a whirlwind performance Sunday that also squeezed in Burna Boy, Ted Lasso and many Muppets.
An electrical transformer caught fire outside the Nassau County Court Building on Long Island on Tuesday.
There was a special celebration at Long Island Children's Hospital on Tuesday for two facility dogs who bring comfort to young patients. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
Studies show older adults are among the safest drivers on the road, but crashes involving seniors are on the rise.
Severe weather impacted the entire region on Tuesday, with watches and warnings throughout the CBS News New York viewing area.
Matthew Smith, 21, pleaded guilty to driving drunk and crashing his pickup truck into Patricia Espinosa's car, killing her.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani conceded late Tuesday that the city does not have the authority to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Despite promises of action from Mayor Zohran Mamdani, the blocks-long homeless encampments on the West Side of Manhattan continue to stir controversy.
An attorney representing an Upper East Side woman whose husband just died from Legionnaires' disease is planning to take legal action.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill said a preliminary analysis showed that fewer than 400 of the people registered that way went on to cast ballots.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is doubling down on his promise to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu when he arrives for the United Nations General Assembly in a few weeks.
Thirty-four cooling towers at 33 buildings on the Upper East Side tested positive for live Legionella bacteria, the New York City Health Department announced Tuesday.
An attorney representing an Upper East Side woman whose husband just died from Legionnaires' disease is planning to take legal action.
Studies show older adults are among the safest drivers on the road, but crashes involving seniors are on the rise.
For the third day in a row, the NYC Health Department has announced a death in the Upper East Side Legionnaires' disease cluster.
A second death has been reported in connection to the Legionnaires' disease cluster on the Upper East Side, health officials said Saturday.
Madonna, Justin Bieber, BTS and Shakira each brought a bit of one of their hits to the World Cup's first halftime show in a whirlwind performance Sunday that also squeezed in Burna Boy, Ted Lasso and many Muppets.
Brenda Fricker won an Academy Award for 1989's "My Left Foot," played the Pigeon Lady in "Home Alone 2" and appeared in "A Time to Kill" and "So I Married an Axe Murderer."
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
The final show of Jay-Z's anniversary concert series at Yankee Stadium was delayed for hours after hundreds of ticketless fans flooded the gates and breached security, according to officials.
Jay-Z and some very special guests took over Yankee Stadium on Friday night, performing to a sold-out crowd.
The New York Mets blanked the Milwaukee Brewers 4-0 on Tuesday night.
Jazz Chisholm Jr. homered in consecutive at-bats against All-Star Braxton Ashcraft and drove in five runs, powering the Yankees to an 8-5 victory over the Pirates on Monday night.
Cooper Pratt hit his first major league homer to help spoil Freddy Peralta's return to Milwaukee as the Brewers defeated the Mets 8-3 on Monday night.
Five Yankees pitchers combined on a four-hitter as New York edged the Dodgers 2-1 to split their day-night doubleheader Sunday.
The New York Mets won a series in Philadelphia for the first time in nearly four years, beating the Phillies 6-1 on Sunday.
A specialized program from God's Love We Deliver is serving nearly 400 veterans with medically tailored meals, while helping combat isolation and ease the challenges of life after military service.
The Newtown Creek Alliance community science project gives students hands-on experience monitoring the health of one of the most polluted waterways in the U.S.
The FIFA World Cup is delivering a business boost for many bars and restaurants across New York City, but not every industry is seeing the same payoff.
Two Upper West Side children went on a mission to visit 40 playgrounds in one day, hoping to set a record.
Eddie Palmieri, the East Harlem legend who revolutionized Latin music, now has a street renamed in his honor.
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 July 21 at 11 p.m.
An electrical transformer caught fire outside the Nassau County Court Building on Long Island on Tuesday.
New York City health officials say there is now a fifth death in the Legionnaires' disease cluster on the Upper East Side.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is now saying his administration does not have the legal authority to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
The third U.S. service member killed during an Iranian attack in Jordan is from Ozone Park, Queens.
