Sen. Schumer Calls On MTA To Restore 24-Hour Subway Service
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.
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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.
While transit crime overall is down citywide compared to this time last year, felony assaults in transit is up 17.3% for the year and up 54.5% for the month.
The DOT says 181st Street is one of the busiest and most congested corridors in Manhattan.
The Transport Workers Union says in three of the incidents, the workers were spit on, and in the fourth, a conductor was assaulted with a cigarette lighter.
MTA officials say since ridership has declined during the pandemic, crimes-per-rider have gone up and felony assaults spiked in March, as well.
According to police, it started off as an argument before escalating to physical violence that left the driver with pain and swelling.
The frightened bus driver called for help and fortunately wasn't hurt.
The MTA is working to repave the roads.
A new MTA survey found people who ride the subway feel less safe than they did six months ago.
The MTA says one tunnel will stay open with one lane in each direction during the closures.
Another change means drivers whose E-ZPass is not properly mounted - and does not scan - will be charged a new mid-tier rate.
After years of roadblocks, the Biden administration gave New York the green light to start charging drivers entering Manhattan below 60th Street.
Toll hikes at major crossings including the Verrazzano Bridge, RFK Bridge and Queens-Midtown Tunnel take effect this weekend.
A person on the platform allegedly spit on the conductor and kicked them in the knee.
The free masks are also at every subway station booth, and at the St. George Staten Island railway station.
Surveillance video shows a man standing in the road as the BX6 bus approaches. He walks up and swings at the driver through an open window, then spits in the driver's face.
At the height of the pandemic, ridership was down to about 5%, but transit officials say it's now up to 31% and climbing.
Sen. Chuck Schumer says money has been secured for this project and that the MTA submitted a grant application to the Federal Transit Administration.
The agency says in 2020, workers were able to install more than 900 new digital timers on track signals.
The MTA says it's also important to note while ridership is increasing, it's still just a fraction of what it was pre-pandemic.
According to police, a 47-year-old man was sitting on the bus when a stranger approached him and started talking to him. The stranger then allegedly pulled out a knife and stabbed the man in the neck.
Commuters have been complaining about crowded trains and little social distancing since cuts took effect Monday.
Commuters on the Long Island Rail Road say service reductions that took affect Monday are causing crowded trains and putting them at risk.
According to the MTA, ridership remains down due to the pandemic.
President Joe Biden's COVID-19 relief bill is one step closer to becoming law, and once signed, money from the plan will help New York City get back on its feet.
Storm chances could disrupt some fireworks displays in the Tri-State Area as the heat wave throughout the New York, New Jersey area continues.
Reigning champion Joey Chestnut ate 66 hot dogs and buns to win the 2026 Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest while Miki Sudo ate 38 3/4 to win the women's competition.
Macy's 4th of July fireworks show in New York City is set to celebrate America's 250th birthday this Saturday.
Forty ships from the United States and around the world set sail at 9:30 a.m. from the Verrazzano Bridge, marking the largest parade of tall ships ever assembled.
The New York Yankees ended a seven-game losing streak with a 5-2 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Friday night.
Storm chances could disrupt some fireworks displays in the Tri-State Area as the heat wave throughout the New York, New Jersey area continues.
Reigning champion Joey Chestnut ate 66 hot dogs and buns to win the 2026 Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest while Miki Sudo ate 38 3/4 to win the women's competition.
Macy's 4th of July fireworks show in New York City is set to celebrate America's 250th birthday this Saturday.
Forty ships from the United States and around the world set sail at 9:30 a.m. from the Verrazzano Bridge, marking the largest parade of tall ships ever assembled.
A cluster of Legionnaires' disease cases on New York City's Upper East Side is under investigation, health officials say.
Storm chances could disrupt some fireworks displays in the Tri-State Area as the heat wave throughout the New York, New Jersey area continues.
The brutal heat wave caused power problems across New York City on Friday.
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.
Storm chances could disrupt some fireworks displays in the Tri-State Area as the heat wave throughout the New York, New Jersey area continues.
The brutal heat wave caused power problems across New York City on Friday.
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.
Storm chances could disrupt some fireworks displays in the Tri-State Area as the heat wave throughout the New York, New Jersey area continues.
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 brutal heat wave caused power problems across New York City on Friday.
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.
Brooklyn residents say loose boards and protruding nails on the Coney Island boardwalk have caused serious injuries.
CBS News previously reported President Trump was weighing pardons of a slate of people convicted of emissions and clean air-related violations.
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.
A cluster of Legionnaires' disease cases on New York City's Upper East Side is under investigation, health officials say.
Dozens of cyclosporiasis cases were reported across New York state between May 1 and June 16, the CDC says.
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.
The Empire State Building lit up in blue for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding Friday night.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married as they celebrated their wedding with hundreds of guests Friday at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
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The New York Yankees ended a seven-game losing streak with a 5-2 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Friday night.
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.
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.
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People at Jones Beach say they aren't deterred after a shark bit a man's foot the day before the Fourth of July. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
An aircraft parade flew in formations over the Hudson River and the Verrazzano Bridge ahead of the Sail4th 250 event.
It's going to be another extremely hot day, and stormy weather could disrupt some fireworks displays in the Tri-State Area. CBS News New York Meteorologist John Elliott has the forecast.
CBS News New York's Aziza Shuler is in Ridgewood, New Jersey and Meteorologist John Elliott is at the Intrepid.
Some went early to get a good beach spot while others are awaiting the annual Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest. CBS News New York's Jennifer Bisram reports.
