MTA Approves Controversial Hiring Of 500 Additional Police Officers
Protesters argue the proposal could lead to some riders being unfairly targeted and the money should be spent on improving service instead.
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Protesters argue the proposal could lead to some riders being unfairly targeted and the money should be spent on improving service instead.
Social media has been buzzing about it since the eight cars were spray-painted in Bushwick sometime on Sunday.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo has called for the hiring to crack down on fare beaters and improve public safety.
Based on a glowing report released Monday, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority is boasting improved subway service and on-time performance.
The National Transportation Safety Board is applauding the MTA for improving safety on the rails.
It happened at the 103rd Street station on the Upper West Side Wednesday afternoon.
The MTA is putting on a united front after an outbreak of violence against New York City transit employees.
Andy Byford says a signal transponder can malfunction when it gets slushy in the winter months. The company that makes it, has been working on a fix since March.
On Wednesday, the MTA launched the cutting-edge technology at turn styles at Penn Station.
Stringer said the contract is 35 months behind schedule, and the MTA still hasn't received the full amount of cars.
The MTA says since October, 15,000 drivers were seen blocking lanes on the M-15 and B-44 bus routes alone.
The probe finds that deficiencies in the system are allowing potential candidates to give false information, and even hide criminal histories.
The head of the MTA and the Transport Workers Union are scheduled to meet behind closed doors to hammer out a contract agreement.
AAA predicts 55 million people will travel more than 50 miles for Thanksgiving.
The MTA says the unidentified person was killed between 9 and 9:30 p.m. Saturday night at Queensboro Plaza.
A piece of broken rail was found at the Jamaica station, but it's not clear if it had anything to do with the derailment.
The latest happened last night at the 181st Street subway station in Washington Heights. Police said a 39-year-old man was slashed in the face and neck after he accidentally bumped into another man.
Newer does not necessarily mean better when it comes to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority subway cars.
A rider at the Nevins Street station in Downtown Brooklyn spotted the four-legged commuter hanging out at the edge of the platform Wednesday night.
The entrance to the Broadway G-train station in Williamsburg was completely submerged Wednesday.
Commuters and MTA workers spotted the pair surfing on top of a 7-train in Queens over the weekend.
A bicyclist who was injured by a Metropolitan Transportation Authority officer is sharing his story after being awarded a quarter of a million dollars because of the incident.
In June 2018, chunks of debris fell onto the northbound platform for the 4 and 5 trains. One person was hurt.
All the MTA would say is that safety is a top priority and that the NYPD's numbers reflect the continued need to protect employees and millions of customers.
Police said the passenger sprayed the substance on board a M60 bus on East 125th Street.
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.
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.
CBS News New York's Scott Padgett has your First Alert Forecast for March 19 at 11 p.m.
