New Yorkers react to subway car security cameras
Gov. Kathy Hochul and the MTA say they are installing two cameras on every subway car -- about 12,000 total. CBS2's John Dias has the detail.
Watch CBS News
Gov. Kathy Hochul and the MTA say they are installing two cameras on every subway car -- about 12,000 total. CBS2's John Dias has the detail.
The governor and transit officials said crime underground is down 21% since the start of the summer.
Gov. Kathy Hochul and MTA leaders unveiled a new initiative Tuesday that they hope will stop the bad guys in their tracks, or at the very least convince them to think twice. The MTA plans to install security cameras on every single subway car in the entire fleet. CBS2 political reporter Marcia Kramer has more on how this will work.
Gov. Kathy Hochul and the MTA say big brother will be watching you on the subway.
Gov. Kathy Hochul and the MTA are making a subway safety announcement.
Under current policy, strollers have to be folded before boarding a bus.
The MTA will roll out a new pilot program to allow open strollers on city buses.
Security for Queen Elizabeth II's funeral is tight, but the man in charge of keeping London's transit system running is a familiar face to New Yorkers.
Wednesday, they saw 5.6 million riders on subways and buses, the highest for both since the start of the pandemic.
The MTA is celebrating some milestones reached this week.
Gov. Kathy Hochul is facing pressure from a group of lawmakers who have come out against the plan, saying it will have a negative impact on the outer boroughs. CBS2's Elijah Westbrook reports.
London is supposed to be the shining beacon of success, but City Councilman Joe Borelli says otherwise.
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Wednesday masks will now be optional for mass transit riders. CBS2's Elijah Westbrook has reaction.
If you're heading to school or work on an MTA bus, train or subway Thursday, you can leave your mask at home. CBS2's Dick Brennan has details on Gov. Kathy Hochul's announcement and how commuters are reacting.
"People are choosing mass transit. That continues to be a really strong trend," MTA chair Janno Lieber said.
The MTA says ridership numbers on subways, trains and buses are getting closer to pre-pandemic levels.
The governor was joined by MTA officials for her announcement at Penn Station.
By the end of 2023, the brightly colored machines will go the way of the subway token.
The MTA is telling subway riders to prepare to say goodbye to MetroCard machines.
Organizers say 23,000 ride-share drivers have already submitting complaints about what they call a double tax.
Ride-share drivers are rallying against congestion pricing, saying they'll be taxed twice if the controversial tolling plan takes effect. CBS2's Natalie Duddridge spoke to furious for-hire drivers as they rallied outside MTA headquarters demanding an exemption from the fees.
The drivers say they'll be outside the MTA headquarters all week hoping to make themselves heard. CBS2's Natalie Duddridge has more.
The nearly 10-mile span will eventually reach all the way to Hicksville.
The MTA announced the opening of a second section of the Long Island Rail Road's new third track Tuesday.
MTA officials have been warning passengers against the risky trend, which is gaining popularity on social media.
A New Jersey teen attending yeshiva school in Israel is back home after a journey that took him through three countries, at times on foot.
New York and New Jersey lawmakers have announced a bipartisan, bi-state bill to address E-ZPass late fees.
The good Samaritan who helped a woman after she was randomly attacked and stabbed in Queens is speaking out.
No. 4 seed Alabama rallied from an early double-digit deficit to beat 13th-seeded Hofstra 90-70 in a first-round game in the Midwest Region of the NCAA Tournament on Friday.
What started as a sinus infection left a Long Island teenager fighting for his life, requiring emergency brain surgery.
New York and New Jersey lawmakers have announced a bipartisan, bi-state bill to address E-ZPass late fees.
The good Samaritan who helped a woman after she was randomly attacked and stabbed in Queens is speaking out.
What started as a sinus infection left a Long Island teenager fighting for his life, requiring emergency brain surgery.
Bodycam video footage of Justin Timberlake's June 2024 DWI arrest on Long Island will be released to the media with redactions, court records show.
The Dark Skies Protection Act is aimed at reducing artificial light between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m. across New York state.
It may not feel like spring right away, but Friday's weather does deliver a clear shift in the air in New York City.
The New York City area will be under a wind advisory Monday with periods of heavy rain and severe thunderstorms expected across the region.
The New York area is in for a mild weekend before the weather takes a turn to start the work week.
It will be rainy on Thursday morning, and the weather will change to snow as temperatures drop across the Tri-State Area.
Thunderstorms are expected in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut this weekend after severe weather hit the Midwest.
A New Jersey teen attending yeshiva school in Israel is back home after a journey that took him through three countries, at times on foot.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill accused ICE of ignoring the concerns of Roxbury residents after it bought the vacant warehouse on Route 46.
It may not feel like spring right away, but Friday's weather does deliver a clear shift in the air in New York City.
Last year, electricity rates in New Jersey spiked more than almost any other state, according to a new congressional report.
Montclair School District Board of Education members broke down in tears as they voted to close Renaissance Middle School.
What started as a sinus infection left a Long Island teenager fighting for his life, requiring emergency brain surgery.
Bodycam video footage of Justin Timberlake's June 2024 DWI arrest on Long Island will be released to the media with redactions, court records show.
It may not feel like spring right away, but Friday's weather does deliver a clear shift in the air in New York City.
A driver was indicted on manslaughter and assault charges Thursday in a deadly crash that killed two teenagers on Long Island back in January.
Tens of thousands of customers lost power across the New York-New Jersey area as severe weather whipped through the region.
New York and New Jersey lawmakers have announced a bipartisan, bi-state bill to address E-ZPass late fees.
Border czar Tom Homan is expected back on Capitol Hill later Friday for bipartisan talks.
It is unclear under what circumstances President Trump would authorize the use of U.S. troops on the ground in Iran.
The Dark Skies Protection Act is aimed at reducing artificial light between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m. across New York state.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill accused ICE of ignoring the concerns of Roxbury residents after it bought the vacant warehouse on Route 46.
What started as a sinus infection left a Long Island teenager fighting for his life, requiring emergency brain surgery.
Older adults in New Jersey recorded the highest number of suspected overdose deaths in 2025, according to the New Jersey Department of Health.
The first case of mpox clade I has been detected in New York City, health officials said Friday. Of the two types of mpox, clade I is known to cause more severe disease and death.
Heights University Hospital, formerly known as Christ Hospital, shuttered its emergency room Saturday night.
New Jersey Sen. Andy Kim is opening up about his father's Alzheimer's diagnosis in hopes of helping others struggling like him to care for their loved ones.
Bodycam video footage of Justin Timberlake's June 2024 DWI arrest on Long Island will be released to the media with redactions, court records show.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
ABC has canceled its already filmed season of "The Bachelorette" starring Taylor Frankie Paul after video surfaced of a 2023 incident in which she was charged with assault.
Michael B. Jordan's best actor win at Sunday night's Academy Awards resonated at his alma mater, Arts High School in Newark.
"One Battle After Another" took home several big awards, including Best Picture, Best Director and the newly created Best Casting.
No. 4 seed Alabama rallied from an early double-digit deficit to beat 13th-seeded Hofstra 90-70 in a first-round game in the Midwest Region of the NCAA Tournament on Friday.
Top-seeded Arizona opened its NCAA Tournament run with a 92-58 victory over Long Island on Friday.
![Simon Holmstrom #92, Adam Pelech #3 and Ilya Sorokin #30 of the New York Islanders after Brady Tkachuk #7 of the Ottawa Senators [NOT PICTURED] scores a go ahead goal in the third period on March 19, 2026, at Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa, ON, Canada.](https://assets3.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/r/2026/03/20/4e3a863c-496a-405e-b4cb-9bb704027ac5/thumbnail/640x360/23d7c78f0b2cd82687b7e3ec795c508f/gettyimages-2266947333.jpg#)
Brady Tkachuk scored with 11.1 seconds left to give the Senators a 3-2 victory over the Islanders on Thursday night.
The Blue Jackets beat the Rangers 6-3 on Thursday night, keeping alive hopes for their first playoff berth since the 2019-20 season.
Howie Rose, the longtime play-by-play voice of the New York Mets on the radio, says the upcoming 2026 season will be his last.
Members of the Apollo Theater, where Kiki Shepard left her mark for 15 years, reflect on her legacy after the Harlem icon's death at age 74.
The Rev. Al Sharpton is calling on New York City to help protect the Merchant's House Museum in Manhattan after a recent discovery revealed connections to the Underground Railroad.
A Harlem school is teaching students how to love, honor and care for their natural hair.
The NYC DEP has announced plans to clean Flushing Creek with chlorine, sparking outrage among some environmentalists.
Neighbors and local businesses in Long Island City, Queens, say rental trucks parked on streets are impacting daily operations.
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.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Dogs got decked out for the annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade in New York City's East Village on Saturday.
Cosplayers flooded New York City's Javits Center in October 2024 for the annual New York Comic Con convention.
St. John's made its NCAA tournament debut Friday against Northern Iowa. A watch party was held at Connolly's Pub in Midtown.
Pinball is one of the oldest arcade games around, but now, competitive pinball leagues are determined to keep the ball in play. Bradley Blackburn explains.
Thursday night, "The Book of Mormon" celebrated 15 years on Broadway with appearances by original cast members and the show's creators.
Florida hot spots dominate this year's list of top spring break destinations. Cristian Benavides hit the beach to see what makes the state so popular for travelers.
Easy access to online sports betting can balloon into a gambling addiction. That's left many in search of treatment. Jarred Hill takes us to a recovery center in New Jersey helping with a new approach.
