Some New Yorkers Say Hacking Of MTA Shows How Vulnerable The City And Riding Public Are
For the first time, the MTA has publicly disclosed details about a cyber attack believed to have links to the Chinese government.
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For the first time, the MTA has publicly disclosed details about a cyber attack believed to have links to the Chinese government.
MTA officials says there were notified of the breach on April 20th at 8 p.m. by federal authorities, who also suggested fixes and patches.
Video shows the men exchanging words before the alleged assailant punched the employee in the face, knocking him to the ground.
Police said the 32-year-old worker was arguing with another man, when the suspect punched him in the face.
Not satisfied with the police presence in the subway, the transit agency performed its own review, visiting more than 2,900 stations from May 15 to 24.
Garrett Goble was a Brooklyn native, six-year transit veteran and father of two.
The peregrine is an endangered species, and this is one of three falcon families being watched by the city.
For months, there has been a tug of war between the city and the MTA, with transit leadership begging for more police officers.
With transit crime on the rise and service returning 24/7, New York City is mounting a new and concerted effort to get the homeless off the subway, flooding three key locations with extra outreach workers.
The next challenge for the MTA is getting riders back to mass transit. Subway ridership surpassed 2.2 million passengers per day in May, but overall ridership is still down 63.5%.
The Big Apple has taken another step in its comeback. The subway system is about to resume 24-hour service. But concerns remain about safety following a string of violent crimes.
Police took four teens into custody Friday, but police sources told CBS2 one was released after questioning. New video shows a fifth person connected to the slashings.
The victims were slashed in a 12-minute span on 4 and 6 trains Friday morning, according to police.
The incident happened around 7:35 a.m. Wednesday inside the Times Square/West 42nd Street subway station.
You can now get a COVID-19 vaccine shot while on your commute.
Lucy somehow ended up at the Chambers Street subway station, spending the next 10 hours running herself haggard up and down the 1 line.
A war of words has erupted between the mayor and the head of the Transit Authority about the need for more cops to make people feel safe.
A Harlem man was pushed onto the subway tracks while on his way to work last weekend. The suspect was arrested, but the victim says the city needs to do much more to keep riders safe.
The incident happened Saturday night at Jennings Street and Southern Boulevard in the Longwood section of the borough.
It happened around 9 p.m. Saturday on Jennings Street.
The mayor says the city has already added about 600 officers underground, but the MTA says it needs about 1,500 more.
MTA conductor Gerard Sykes' face is bandaged and he's in the ICU. Transit leaders say the off-duty worker could have been blinded after being slashed multiple times on the J train.
Police said a 23-year-old woman was leaving the station when a man approached her from behind, punched her in the side of the head and stole her backpack.
During the pandemic, service has been shut down from 2 a.m. to 4 a.m. for crews to clean the subway system.
Subway ridership is the highest its been since the coronavirus pandemic began and there's a new push for the MTA to return to 24-hour subway service.
The deadly shooting of a deli worker late Saturday night in Lower Manhattan has left a community in mourning.
The Rockies defeated the Mets 3-1 and 3-0 on Sunday to sweep the rain-interrupted weekend series at Citi Field.
Spencer Arrighetti allowed one run over seven innings, Christian Walker homered and drove home a season-high four runs, and the Astros beat the Yankees 7-4 on Sunday.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul's running mate says having two women atop the Democratic ticket sends a strong message to voters.
The suspect was identified to CBS News by law enforcement sources as 31-year-old Cole Allen of Torrance, California.
The deadly shooting of a deli worker late Saturday night in Lower Manhattan has left a community in mourning.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul's running mate says having two women atop the Democratic ticket sends a strong message to voters.
The NYPD is adding extra security outside Trump Tower in Midtown Manhattan after Saturday's shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner.
Runners are taking off in the NYCRuns Brooklyn Experience Half Marathon on Sunday.
New York City police charged alleged gunman Zahir Davis, 18, with the murder of 15-year-old Jaden Pierre at a park in St. Albans, Queens.
Some residual showers may linger into early Sunday morning, but the majority of the rainfall should be over by sunrise.
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 New Jersey man has been convicted in the 2015 murder of professional basketball player Michael Wright.
A woman is dead and two people are critically injured after the fire on Schley Street in Newark, New Jersey.
Some residual showers may linger into early Sunday morning, but the majority of the rainfall should be over by sunrise.
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.
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.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul's running mate says having two women atop the Democratic ticket sends a strong message to voters.
The suspect was identified to CBS News by law enforcement sources as 31-year-old Cole Allen of Torrance, California.
President Trump was evacuated from the White House Correspondents' Dinner after shots rang out at the hotel where the event was taking place.
President Trump was safely evacuated from the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner Saturday night after shots were fired outside the ballroom of the Washington Hilton Hotel.
The Republican president did not attend during his first term or the first year of his second.
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 Rockies defeated the Mets 3-1 and 3-0 on Sunday to sweep the rain-interrupted weekend series at Citi Field.
Spencer Arrighetti allowed one run over seven innings, Christian Walker homered and drove home a season-high four runs, and the Astros beat the Yankees 7-4 on Sunday.
The Yankees extended their winning streak to eight games with an 8-3 victory over the Astros on Saturday night.
Kévin Denkey scored twice in the first half to back Roman Celantano and FC Cincinnati blanked the Red Bulls 2-0 on Saturday.
The Knicks recovered after back-to-back losses to beat the Hawks 114-98 on Saturday night.
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.
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CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock says the last week of April will feature rain here and there, with temperatures ranging from the upper 50s to the upper 60s.
Rep. Jerry Nadler and other lawmakers and advocates gathered at the transportation hub on Sunday and said they have been left in the dark about the renovations, including the full cost and the selection of a developer. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
They are preparing for a busy summer in the Tri-State Area, with the World Cup and the nation's 250th birthday celebration. CBS News New York's Kristie Keleshian reports.
A jury found Guy Rivera guilty of aggravated manslaughter earlier this month, while acquitting him of murder. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
Jay Bryant is scheduled to appear in Brooklyn Federal Court on Monday afternoon. Two other men, Ronald Washington and Karl Jordan Jr., have already been found guilty. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
