Subway Cleaners Returning After MTA Trash Plan Backfires
Many late night subway riders haven't seen subway cleaners since the MTA made a series of budget cuts however, the cost has been a smelly mess for the agency's customers.
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Many late night subway riders haven't seen subway cleaners since the MTA made a series of budget cuts however, the cost has been a smelly mess for the agency's customers.
Subway riders, some relief is on the way. At least according to New York City Transit Authority President Andy Byford, who sat down with 60 Minutes' Bill Whitaker on Sunday night.
A representative for the MTA board suggests the growing number of delays and service changes due to "track and signal work" are causing commuters to get discouraged with taking public transportation.
Of the 3,500 bus shelters across the five boroughs, 1,400 are closed for safety inspections after corroded bolts caused one stop to partially collapse.
JCDecaux says of the first one thousand bus stops inspected, 30 of them had corrosion.
An arrest has been made in the case of a man exposing himself to young girls on at least two separate occasions within the last week in Brooklyn.
"It was very intense. It was very hot, sweaty," said commuter Talia Kovacs. "A lot of people were feeling very upset and anxious and agitated."
"You should expect the shop window, the station, to look good. You don't turn up at an airport an expect it to be in a pigsty state," Byford said.
CBS2's Hazel Sanchez was at the Kingsbridge Bus Depot in Inwood Tuesday, where MTA workers in protective jumpsuits placed covers bus seats marked "on hold for bed bugs."
There is concern in one Westchester County town over a new cellphone tower.
Major subway meltdowns stranded thousands of commuters again Monday and there were angry demands for Gov. Andrew Cuomo to do something about it.
Earlier this year, the New York City comptroller called on-time performance "unacceptable." Now, the numbers show it's getting worse.
There a $325 million funding shortfall coming for the MTA, but no one wants to get stuck with the check.
New York City Transit posted pictures of the pair on social media.
So how did it get there, and why wasn't it cleaned up right away? For some, it was just another day at the beach for the MTA.
There is an angry fight brewing between Mayor Bill de Blasio and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority over plans to postpone new rapid bus service routes.
Bacteria found in showers at the Verrazano Narrows infects one worker, unknown where Queens employee caught disease.
A bride and groom heading uptown on an often-delayed 2 train broke into an impromptu public dance party beneath Manhattan's streets this week.
The MTA is holding a public meeting Monday on the looming L train shutdown.
Police say the passengers called authorities after the bus came in contact with something that brought it to a stop.
Parked cars are driving people crazy in part of Brooklyn. Residents say MTA employees are taking up space and getting a pass, when they should really be getting tickets.
The transport workers union put out a poster Thursday, showing the suspects wanted in four different attacks on bus drivers, a subway conductor and subway cleaner.
As the MTA announces plans to increase fares twice over the next three years, a new report finds more customers are opting for rideshare services, which is also causing increased congestion.
Despite the delays, the breakdowns, and the frustrations, fares are going up for subways, commuter lines, and buses.
A new study from a local watchdog group says the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) needs to spend billions more on subway cars.
John Harbaugh, the 63-year-old former head coach of the Baltimore Ravens, agreed to a 5-year contract to coach Big Blue, CBS News New York learned Saturday.
Kianna Underwood, a former Nickelodeon child actress, was identified as the woman killed in a hit-and-run in Brooklyn.
Shimamura most recently served as the City Department of Parks and Recreation's Manhattan borough commissioner, Mamdani said.
Mr. Trump previously threatened to impose tariffs against countries that do not support his plans to acquire the territory.
The New York City Fire Department spent hours battling a raging fire above a tire shop in Queens early Saturday.
John Harbaugh, the 63-year-old former head coach of the Baltimore Ravens, agreed to a 5-year contract to coach Big Blue, CBS News New York learned Saturday.
Shimamura most recently served as the City Department of Parks and Recreation's Manhattan borough commissioner, Mamdani said.
The New York City Fire Department spent hours battling a raging fire above a tire shop in Queens early Saturday.
A Brooklyn church is demanding answers after they say one of their leaders was detained by ICE agents this week.
Dozens of people have been displaced after a fire spread to multiple buildings in Yonkers on Friday, causing at least one to collapse.
David Grullon Jr. killed a 34-year-old Connecticut man after he fired a gun and the bullet went through the wall.
Multiple counties in New York and New Jersey are under winter weather advisories Saturday.
Two men posing as Amazon delivery workers held a Connecticut homeowner at gunpoint while robbing him and his wife, police said.
Wednesday night, things begin to change. Showers linger, and areas well north and west may pick up some light snow.
Police in Danbury, Connecticut, are actively looking for a man who they believe fired a deadly gunshot that traveled through a wall and killed his neighbor.
John Harbaugh, the 63-year-old former head coach of the Baltimore Ravens, agreed to a 5-year contract to coach Big Blue, CBS News New York learned Saturday.
New Jersey officials are warning residents to be careful after a resident reported their small dog was possibly attacked by a coyote.
Multiple counties in New York and New Jersey are under winter weather advisories Saturday.
A data company is finding that some Airbnb hosts in New Jersey are charging a lot for the time period around upcoming World Cup matches.
A pastor in Morristown, New Jersey, says community members are too afraid to go outside after recent ICE activity.
A Long Island nurse was seen on a nanny camera hitting a non-verbal child that he was caring for, leaving bruises on the boy's body.
Multiple counties in New York and New Jersey are under winter weather advisories Saturday.
A federal judge ruled the Empire Wind project can move forward while he considers the merits of the Trump administration's order to suspend it.
Hochul said she would commit $1.7 billion in the next budget to expand child care in New York in her 2026 state of the state address.
Wednesday night, things begin to change. Showers linger, and areas well north and west may pick up some light snow.
Shimamura most recently served as the City Department of Parks and Recreation's Manhattan borough commissioner, Mamdani said.
Mr. Trump previously threatened to impose tariffs against countries that do not support his plans to acquire the territory.
New York City Council Speaker Julie Menin announced a five-point plan to combat hate crimes against Jewish New Yorkers.
New York City Comptroller Mark Levine said NYC faces a budget shortfall of $2.2 billion this fiscal year, and $10.4 billion in FY2027.
Denmark, Greenland and other NATO allies remain staunchly opposed to President Trump's efforts to acquire Greenland.
Negotiators for major New York City hospitals and the state nurses union returned to the bargaining table as the city's largest nurses strike enters a fifth day.
Nurses continue to hold the picket line as the largest nurses' strike in New York City history is on its third day with no end in sight.
Nurses say health care benefits and workplace safety are their main reasons for striking, and are refusing to go back to work until their demands are met.
Loved ones of patients at hospitals in New York City are concerned about care as nurses continue to strike due to failed contract negotiations on Monday.
The New York State Nurses Association said it called for the strike as negotiations stalled with the city's wealthiest hospitals.
John Forté, the Grammy-nominated musician known for his work with the Fugees, was found dead in his home in Massachusetts.
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Bob Weir wrote or co-wrote and sang lead vocals on Grateful Dead classics including "Sugar Magnolia," "One More Saturday Night" and "Mexicali Blues."
Video of an angry confrontation during intermission at a performance of "Mamma Mia!" on Broadway is going viral on social media.
John Harbaugh, the 63-year-old former head coach of the Baltimore Ravens, agreed to a 5-year contract to coach Big Blue, CBS News New York learned Saturday.
The Nets beat the Bulls 112-109 on Friday night.
Infielder Bo Bichette and the New York Mets have agreed to a $126 million, 3-year contract, a source tells The Associated Press.
Ilya Sorokin made 35 saves for his NHL-leading fifth shutout of the season as the New York Islanders edged the Edmonton Oilers 1-0 on Thursday night.
Jimmy Butler had 32 points and eight rebounds, Stephen Curry warmed up in the second half to finish with 27 points and seven assists, and the Golden State Warriors beat the New York Knicks 126-113 on Thursday night.
A group in Queens has banded together to revive landlines and give their children a simpler way to socialize.
A city-approved plan to rezone a stretch of Atlantic Avenue is expected to bring thousands of new apartments to Brooklyn, but tenant advocates say the deal falls short for lower-income residents and could accelerate displacement.
A three-year pilot run by the Brooklyn Justice Initiative and the Mayor's Office of Criminal Justice aims to improve court compliance and reduce recidivism by meeting participants where they live.
Harlem native Teyana Taylor wins her first major acting honor at the 83rd Golden Globes Awards for her performance in Paul Thomas Anderson's "One Battle After Another." Locals say it's a win for the whole neighborhood.
Legislation would protect and expand hunger programs and improve benefit security as New York pantries see rising demand.
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.
Mamdani appointed Tricia Shimamura as NYC's next parks commissioner at High Bridge Park in the Bronx.
Investigators said three people surrounded the 14-year-old on Roosevelt Avenue in Flushing.
FDNY crews spent hours battling the raging fire above a tire shop in Ridgewood, Queens. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
The fire ripped through multiple buildings, leaving dozens of people without a place to call home, authorities said. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
The Justice Department's investigation into the Minnesota governor and Minneapolis mayor comes as tensions continue to escalate in the state. CBS News' Cristian Benavides reports.
