Police: MTA worker shoots man after being followed, threatened
More than 270 armed workers assist other employees while the MetroCard vending machines are being worked on.
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More than 270 armed workers assist other employees while the MetroCard vending machines are being worked on.
Police say an emotionally disturbed man was following the worker before shots were fired. The suspect was hospitalized with critical injuries. CBS2's Elijah Westbrook reports.
CBS2's Jennifer Bisram has the late-breaking details.
Chopper 2 is over the scene at 14th Street in Manhattan.
Police say the suspect entered the station's train dispatch room and confronted a 51-year-old assistant dispatcher.
It happened shortly before 2 a.m. Tuesday inside a station in Chelsea.
If the plan sticks, the MTA said it will go into effect in June and save $1.5 million.
The MTA announced plans to increase some weekend subway trips in Brooklyn and Queens and decrease service on other days, CBS2's Tim McNicholas reports.
The changes are meant to meet post-COVID travel needs, the MTA said.
The outage went unnoticed for 24 hours, and two more days went by before repairs started, due to limited staffing.
Eight months after a gunman opened fire inside a subway car in Sunset Park, Brooklyn, we're getting more details about the failure of security cameras that day. A new report finds some cameras in the station went out days before the shooting. CBS2's Alice Gainer spoke with the president of NYC Transit.
The outage went unnoticed for 24 hours, and two more days went by before repairs started, due to limited staffing.
It happened not long after a 65-year-old man was stabbed during an argument at the Bowling Green Station.
It happened not long after a 65-year-old man was stabbed during an argument at the Bowling Green station, CBS2's Lisa Rozner reports.
The latest crime comes ahead of today's City Council hearing on subway safety. CBS2's Zinnia Maldonado has more.
The MTA and NJ Transit are enforcing alcohol restrictions.
The project includes four new stations in the Bronx and will cut travel times from Westchester and Connecticut.
New York's congestion pricing plan calls for charging drivers a fee to travel below 60th Street in Manhattan.
The MTA and NJ Transit are banning alcohol over the weekend as SantaCon comes to town.
New Jersey lawmakers are stepping up their fight against the MTA's congestion pricing plan.
MTA training in customer service, de-escalation and more are underway.
It's the end of an era for subway token booths. The MTA announced Thursday transit officials will no longer be sitting inside. As CBS2's Kristie Keleshian reports, they're taking on a new role and stepping out of the box.
The MTA says the agents will no longer be stationary starting next year.
It happened just before midnight on the 1 train at 14th Street.
Police say a man hit the 38-year-old woman in the face with the can just before midnight at 14th Street station.
Brooklyn residents say loose boards and protruding nails on the Coney Island boardwalk have caused serious injuries.
Westchester County health officials say people should avoid recreational activities along a stretch of the Hudson River until further notice due to a massive raw sewage discharge.
A beachgoer suffered a shark bite at Jones Beach, officials confirmed, a day after multiple shark sightings at Long Island and New York City beaches.
The weigh-in for Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest happened Friday, where Joey Chestnut, Miki Sudo and other competitive eaters were certified for the event.
President Trump hasn't committed to a firm number of people who will receive clemency — he's scheduled to have a meeting on pardons Friday afternoon, sources said.
Brooklyn residents say loose boards and protruding nails on the Coney Island boardwalk have caused serious injuries.
Westchester County health officials say people should avoid recreational activities along a stretch of the Hudson River until further notice due to a massive raw sewage discharge.
A beachgoer suffered a shark bite at Jones Beach, officials confirmed, a day after multiple shark sightings at Long Island and New York City beaches.
The weigh-in for Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest happened Friday, where Joey Chestnut, Miki Sudo and other competitive eaters were certified for the event.
Dozens of ships from around the world have voyaged to New York Harbor to commemorate America's 250th anniversary.
Friday is another day of sweltering temperatures as the extremely hot weather continues.
New York City Thursday tied the record high temperature of 100 degrees set on this date in 1966.
The New York, New Jersey area is dealing with extreme heat as cooling centers, pools, parks and other resources try to keep residents cool.
Dangerously hot weather is beginning in the New York City area, with an Extreme Heat Warning about to go into effect.
Monday's severe weather has come and gone, but that doesn't mean the system is leaving the area.
Friday is another day of sweltering temperatures as the extremely hot weather continues.
It was not immediately clear how many Delaney Hall detainees were impacted by the air conditioning issue or whether repairs were complete.
New York City Thursday tied the record high temperature of 100 degrees set on this date in 1966.
New Jersey is set to charge companies whose workers have Medicaid health coverage.
Jersey City Mayor James Solomon is now lowering a proposed tax hike from 20% to 15%, but many residents says it's still a painful pill to swallow.
A beachgoer suffered a shark bite at Jones Beach, officials confirmed, a day after multiple shark sightings at Long Island and New York City beaches.
Friday is another day of sweltering temperatures as the extremely hot weather continues.
From Long Island to the World Cup, Joe Scally is making his hometown proud playing with the U.S. men's national team.
New York City Thursday tied the record high temperature of 100° set on this date in 1966. That was the last time we hit 100° in Central Park was in 2012. CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn, Doug Williams, Mahsa Saeidi, Dave Carlin and Christine Sloan have team coverage.
New York City Thursday tied the record high temperature of 100 degrees set on this date in 1966.
Brooklyn residents say loose boards and protruding nails on the Coney Island boardwalk have caused serious injuries.
President Trump hasn't committed to a firm number of people who will receive clemency — he's scheduled to have a meeting on pardons Friday afternoon, sources said.
It was not immediately clear how many Delaney Hall detainees were impacted by the air conditioning issue or whether repairs were complete.
New York City Zohran Mamdani remained unperturbed after taking a viral roasting for telling sweat-soaked New Yorkers in the middle of an expected heat wave to set their thermostats to 78° to protect the power grid.
New Jersey is set to charge companies whose workers have Medicaid health coverage.
Westchester County health officials say people should avoid recreational activities along a stretch of the Hudson River until further notice due to a massive raw sewage discharge.
New Jersey is set to charge companies whose workers have Medicaid health coverage.
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Justice Department from executing subpoenas in a criminal probe that sought transgender care records for patients treated at New York hospitals.
An off-duty EMT jumped into action at the Knicks parade Thursday when a man appeared to be suffering from an overdose.
New York broadcast giant Bill Ritter announced Friday he is stepping down from the WABC anchor desk after being diagnosed with early stage Alzheimer's.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are expected to welcome around 1,000 guests at Madison Square Garden to celebrate their wedding, sources say.
The NYPD has announced street closures around Madison Square Garden for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce donated to 20 local and national charities ahead of their wedding Friday.
Two elite event designers shared their thoughts on how Taylor Swift's team might transform Madison Square Garden.
Victor Willis, lead singer of the disco group Village People, whose hit "Y.M.C.A." became a fixture at rallies for President Trump, has died at the age of 74, his wife and the band said.
Folarin Balogun got the scoring going with a goal in the 45th minute, but was sent off with a controversial red card in the 64th minute.
Camilo Doval forced in the go-ahead run with a bases-loaded walk in a four-run 11th inning that gave the Tigers a 6-2 victory over the Yankees on Wednesday.
Sean Keys hit his first career home run, Myles Straw added a pinch-hit shot and the Blue Jays beat the Mets 9-3 in a Canada Day matinee Wednesday.
The Boston Celtics have reportedly signed NBA free agents Mitchell Robinson and Mike Conley Jr.
Riley Greene hit two of Detroit's four homers off Cam Schlittler as the Tigers beat the Yankees 9-3 on Tuesday night and sent New York to its season-worst sixth straight loss.
Brooklyn residents say loose boards and protruding nails on the Coney Island boardwalk have caused serious injuries.
The World Cup is renewing the call for ferry service from West Harlem.
As children cooled off in a splash pad steps from the empty Red Hook Pool, families in the neighborhood said they are once again waiting for answers about when the public pool will open for the summer.
Miss Subways was a citywide contest that highlighted everyday New York women doing amazing things. The competition no longer exists but former titleholders say the message still rings true.
Fans gathered at the Brooklyn Public Library on Thursday for limited-edition card marking 30 years of "Reasonable Doubt."
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.
The century-old Coney Island boardwalk is iconic, but its rundown conditions are being blamed for causing serious injuries. CBS News New York's Hannah Kliger reports.
The Annual Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest is Saturday, but Friday, the top dogs hit the scales for the ceremonial weigh-in. CBS News New York's Kristie Keleshian spoke to the competitive eaters.
There will be eight ball drops in Times Square to mark the Fourth of July in every American time zone, including U.S. territories.
America's 250th birthday is very personal for one New Yorker. A lifelong quest for his family lineage revealed his bloodline runs through our nation's founding. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
The parade of ships sailed down the East River to celebrate America 250. CBS News New York's Nick Caloway reports.
