LIRR riders hope new third track improves service
Monday's opening of the first portion of the third track marks a major milestone for the Long Island Rail Road, CBS2's John Dias reports.
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Monday's opening of the first portion of the third track marks a major milestone for the Long Island Rail Road, CBS2's John Dias reports.
A subway cleaner jumped into action when a man was harassing customers Thursday morning at the Pelham Bay station.
The president of NYC Transit is calling for swift prosecution and justice after an attack on an MTA worker.
An MTA worker is recovering after he was violently attacked by a man harassing straphangers outside a Bronx subway station. CBS2's Thalia Perez reports.
Different scenarios have trucks, depending on size, paying anywhere from $12 to $82 during peak hours.
CBS2's Lisa Rozner takes a closer look at how the MTA's congestion pricing plan could impact truck drivers and deliveries.
Nassau County leaders are speaking out against the MTA's congestion pricing plan a day after more details were released.
The report maps out where drivers will be tolled and how much they will have to pay.
Commuters who enter Manhattan's Central Business District can expect to pay a toll between $9 and $23. CBS2's Ali Bauman has the story.
We're getting our first idea about how much drivers will have to pay when congestion pricing takes effect. CBS2's Marcia Kramer reports.
A long awaited report has new details about congestion pricing and how much drivers will have to pay. CBS2's Elijah Westbrook explains.
The report maps out where drivers will be tolled and how much they will have to pay, as well as the locations of tolling equipment, and how it will impact taxis, rideshares and delivery services. CBS2's Elijah Westbrook has the details.
The MTA alerted riders Monday morning about delays on the B, W, F and L lines.
CBS2's Astrid Martinez spoke with the MTA president about his plans to address the transit troubles.
Staffing shortages that have plagued the MTA for months are still causing delays in the subway system.
Police confirm the driver of an MTA bus that crashed in the Bronx on Thursday had an apparent medical episode while behind the wheel.
EMS said the bus driver was treated for cardiac arrest, but it was not immediately clear if it happened before or after the crash.
More than a dozen people were hurt Thursday when an MTA bus crashed into an elevated subway column in the Bronx. CBS2's Andrea Grymes reports first responders say they treated the driver for cardiac arrest and are hoping she survives.
Police say the driver suffered a medical emergency, but it's unclear if that happened before or after impact. As CBS2's Andrea Grymes reports, several passengers suffered minor injuries.
Chopper 2 is over the scene in the Bronx, where more than a dozen people were injured.
Some drivers say there should be off-peak options for those who don't have another way around overnight.
After an extremely slow start and years of delays, the congestion pricing plan for Manhattan is now in the fast lane. CBS2's John Dias has reaction from commuters.
Commuters can expect to pay a hefty fee to enter Manhattan's central business district in 2023 or early 2024.
The controversial plan could take effect by late next year or early 2024. CBS2's John Dias has the details.
Facing a sea of red ink and the delayed return of riders, the MTA now says its controversial congestion pricing plan will make its debut in Manhattan by the end of next year or a few months later, allowing it to collect a whopping $15 billion a year. CBS2 political reporter Marcia Kramer has the story.
Hundreds of New York University's non-tenured faculty members say they're prepared to walk off the job, impacting about 25% of classes.
The Trump administration says Iran's autocratic regime is down but not out, and it won't say how long the deadly, costly conflict will go on.
The NYPD said the deadly crash in Harlem happened Thursday night on West 125th Street near Adam Clayton Powell Boulevard.
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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.
Hundreds of New York University's non-tenured faculty members say they're prepared to walk off the job, impacting about 25% of classes.
The NYPD said the deadly crash in Harlem happened Thursday night on West 125th Street near Adam Clayton Powell Boulevard.
A New York City high school student who was detained by ICE and spent nearly a year in a detention center is finally home.
Child care provider Bright Horizons has agreed to give up its permit for a Manhattan day care center.
The family of a man killed in a crash involving an FDNY truck and an Access-A-Ride bus in Brooklyn last week is planning to take legal action.
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.
Periods of rain will move through the New York area Thursday, but spring temperatures are on the way for the weekend.
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.
Video shows firefighters dousing the smoldering roof of the structure on Old York Road in Branchburg, New Jersey.
Grubhub is launching New Jersey's first commercial food delivery by drone. CBS News New York has learned more about the high-tech service and how it's expected to work.
Officials say James Hadley, a New Jersey coach and educator, may have assaulted other victims.
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.
Ten people and six vehicles were involved in the fatal accident on Long Island, according to New York State Police. Two people in their 80s were killed.
St. John's, Hofstra and LIU are scheduled to play Friday in the 2026 NCAA men's basketball tournament.
Prosecutors said Matthew Smith fended off efforts to hand over his car keys before the crash that killed Nassau County police officer Patricia Espinosa.
Last year, electricity rates in New Jersey spiked more than almost any other state, according to a new congressional report.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani is taking the first steps toward overhauling how the city responds to 911 calls involving mental health problems.
The MTA announced plans to replace thousands of New York City's decades-old subway cars with new models.
New York City will no longer criminally enforce minor traffic offenses for cyclists and e-bike riders, the Mamdani administration announced Wednesday.
The Mamdani administration has asked a court to allow them to stop representing former Mayor Eric Adams in a sexual assault case.
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.
A new study shows toxic forever chemicals known as PFAS may be entering the food chain on Long Island through contaminated soil, water and air.
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.
Hollywood's biggest stars were honored at the 98th annual Academy Awards on Sunday. Here is what to know and how to watch the 2026 Oscars.
Legendary New York City television news anchor Ernie Anastos has died. His wife says he died early Thursday morning of pneumonia.
Ballerina Misty Copeland responded to controversial comments made by actor Timothée Chalamet when he appeared to dismiss the significance of ballet and opera, saying, "No one cares."
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.
The Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Brooklyn Nets 121-92 on Wednesday night for their 10th straight win.
The New Jersey Devils beat the New York Rangers 6-3 on Wednesday night for their third straight victory.
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.
Tony Sadiku has the Tri-State Area's updated Friday morning First Alert Forecast on CBS News New York.
Hundreds of New York University's non-tenured faculty members say they're prepared to go on strike. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
The NYPD said the late-night shooting happened on Fulton Street in Bed-Stuy.
Police said it started when a Hyundai driver slammed into two men at 125th Street and Adam Clayton Powell Boulevard. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
St. John's and LIU will take the court Friday in the NCAA men's basketball tournament. CBS News New York's Steve Overmyer and Otis Livingston report.
