Mayor Mamdani to rely on DOT Commissioner Flynn in quest for faster buses
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is banking on his pick to lead the Department of Transportation to help him with his plan to make buses faster.
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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is banking on his pick to lead the Department of Transportation to help him with his plan to make buses faster.
NYC says center-running bus lanes will speed up commutes and improve safety on one of Brooklyn's busiest corridors, but critics aren't so sure.
Residents on East 57th Street say reckless drivers have caused life-altering injuries and even death, but despite petitions and years of advocacy, the city has yet to install a speed bump.
Windsor Terrace neighbors are growing concerned the city's plan to redesign the busy four-lane corridor with bike lanes will make it less safe.
The NYC DOT is reinstating dozens of free parking spots on Manhattan's Upper West Side.
Dozens of free parking spots off Columbus Avenue in Manhattan were switched to metered spaces, the New York City Department of Transportation said.
Waymo will be allowed to test autonomous vehicles in Manhattan and Downtown Brooklyn until late September, New York City says.
The New York City Department of Transportation released a limited edition sign Wednesday reading, "Leaving Brooklyn: Fuhgeddaboudit."
Outdoor dining officially begins Tuesday, April 1 in New York City. CBS News New York's Natalie Duddridge has a look at some of the changes this year.
The New York City Department of Transportation wants to expand more bike lanes along Sixth Avenue by taking out a car lane.
The proposed Queens Waterfront Greenway would be a federally funded linear park boasting 16 miles of continuous pedestrian and bicycle paths from Long Island City to Whitestone.
But as CBS News New York's Elle McLogan reports, not everyone is on board with the vision.
Several speed cameras across Staten Island have been blocked by fake flowers to keep those cameras from catching speeders.
New York City Councilwoman Joann Ariola is not happy with the long-awaited Cross Bay Boulevard repaving job.
The end result is upsetting folks along Cross Bay Boulevard. CBS News New York's Elle McLogan went to Broad Channel to find out how the mistakes happened and what's being done about it.
The speed limit on Canal Street in New York City has been reduced to 20 mph as part of Sammy's Law.
NYC started lowering the speed limit to 20 mph Wednesday in part of Brooklyn, as Sammy's Law takes effect.
New York City started lowering the speed limit to 20 miles per hour Wednesday in part of Brooklyn, the first of many places to see the change. CBS News New York's Zinnia Maldonado reports.
Despite being billed as a popular initiative aimed to create vibrant public spaces, some NYC business owners are pushing back against Open Streets.
Taylor Swift has long called NYC's Greenwich Village home, and the city is celebrating with limited edition "Cornelia Street" signs.
New York City's Summer Streets program is back for 2024, with even longer hours.
Local leaders applaud this week's DOT announcement about safety upgrades coming to Cobble Hill, Brooklyn.
CBS News New York's Hannah Kliger has more on the changes coming to the streets of Cobble Hill.
Mayor Adams, the DOT and the FDNY on Monday announced a series of e-bike initiatives designed for safety.
Excessive heat caused the Third Avenue Bridge to remain in the open position for several hours on Monday.
Nico Hischier scored his second goal of the game on a breakaway at 3:42 of overtime to give the Devils a 3-2 victory over the Kraken on Wednesday.
A shooting occurred Wednesday night in north Minneapolis after ICE officers were attacked by men with shovels during an arrest operation, three U.S. officials told CBS News.
Illnesses linked to the New York-based Live it Up Super Greens brand powder were reported in 21 states from Aug. 22 to Dec. 30, 2025.
John Harbaugh interviewed in person with the Giants on Wednesday for their head coaching vacancy, a report says.
Border czar Tom Homan said no decision had been made about the exact nature of the cuts, which are supposed to take effect in two weeks.
Border czar Tom Homan said no decision had been made about the exact nature of the cuts, which are supposed to take effect in two weeks.
A school in Manhattan was placed on lockdown Wednesday afternoon after shots were fired in a nearby park.
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.
The trial of NYPD Sgt. Erik Duran got underway Wednesday in the Bronx. Duran faces manslaughter charges in the death of 30-year-old Eric Duprey in Aug. 2023.
Wednesday night, things begin to change. Showers linger, and areas well north and west may pick up some light snow.
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.
There's plenty of sunshine is on the way to the Tri-State Area, but the First Alert Weather team is also tracking a round of snow later this week.
It was a mostly dry Sunday, until some snow squalls briefly hit the Tri-State Area on Sunday night.
Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop is reflecting on his public career as he moves to New York for his next job.
Priyatharsini Natarajan, 35, of Hillsborough, N.J. faces two first-degree murder charges in the death of her two boys, 5 and 7.
Wednesday night, things begin to change. Showers linger, and areas well north and west may pick up some light snow.
The New Jersey governor highlighted his achievements during his eight years in office in his final State of the State address.
The Paterson School District says the teacher accused of giving special needs students hot sauce as a form of discipline has been relieved of her duties.
Wednesday night, things begin to change. Showers linger, and areas well north and west may pick up some light snow.
Three people were sentenced Tuesday for their roles in murdering and dismembering a man and a woman in Amityville in February 2024.
The trial in the case of accused Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann is finally in sight.
Hochul laid out plans to move New York toward universal child care, and restrict 3-D printed ghost guns in the state.
A new bill proposed in New York would target private businesses that don't quickly turn over surveillance footage after a crime. The legislation is named after the young employee killed at a Long Island CVS on Christmas Day.
A shooting occurred Wednesday night in north Minneapolis after ICE officers were attacked by men with shovels during an arrest operation, three U.S. officials told CBS News.
Border czar Tom Homan said no decision had been made about the exact nature of the cuts, which are supposed to take effect in two weeks.
Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop is reflecting on his public career as he moves to New York for his next job.
The FBI's search is part of a probe into a federal employee suspected of mishandling classified information, Attorney General Pam Bondi said.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Tuesday nominated Midori Valdivia to lead the Taxi and Limousine Commission.
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.
The largest nurses strike ever in New York City is underway as thousands of NYSNA members walk off their jobs at major hospitals.
John Forté, the Grammy-nominated musician known for his work with the Fugees, was found dead in his home in Massachusetts.
The 2026 Golden Globes honored the standouts in both film and television from last year. See the full list of winners and nominees.
Here is everything you need to know about how to watch and stream the 2026 Golden Globes.
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.
Nico Hischier scored his second goal of the game on a breakaway at 3:42 of overtime to give the Devils a 3-2 victory over the Kraken on Wednesday.
John Harbaugh interviewed in person with the Giants on Wednesday for their head coaching vacancy, a report says.
Adam Lowry and Kyle Connor each had a goal and an assist, and the Winnipeg Jets beat the New York Islanders 5-4.
Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin has informed the team that he is stepping down from his position.
Jesper Bratt and Ondrej Palat each scored twice and the New Jersey Devils beat the Minnesota Wild 5-2 to snap a four-game skid.
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 people and businesses of Ridgewood, Queens, have banded together to help those impacted by the recent apartment building fire.
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.
If you borrowed money from the Department of Education to pay for college and are behind on those student loan payments, the Trump administration is cracking down. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger explains what's happening and steps you can take.
Wednesday was opening day for 3-K and pre-K applications in New York City. Mayor Zohran Mamdani was on hand at a child care center in Brooklyn.
A New Jersey mother is continuing to demand answers after she claims her child was given hot sauce as a means of discipline in school.
The fiancée of a man killed by a stray bullet in Danbury, Connecticut, spoke out Wednesday as police continue to search for a suspect.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani signed an executive order Wednesday aimed at cutting red tape for small businesses.
