NYC Expanding 'Fair Fares' Program, Letting More Low-Income Residents Get Discounted MetroCards
Those living at or below the federal poverty line can apply online during the open enrollment period that starts on Jan. 27.
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Those living at or below the federal poverty line can apply online during the open enrollment period that starts on Jan. 27.
We now know what caused sewage to flood several homes over Thanksgiving weekend in Queens.
A Brooklyn politician says an ice cream vendor is taking advantage of veterans in order to qualify for a legal loophole.
The loss still runs deep for their widows, but they're honoring their lives by giving to others.
New York residents with an E-Z Pass would see tolls rise from $4.75 to $5.25 in 2021 and then to $5.75 in 2022.
John Kucko of CBS-affiliate WROC captured the amazing scene as the shoreline in Webster, New York was frozen solid by the ice-cold conditions along Lake Ontario.
CBS2's Hazel Sanchez talked to the experts to find out who you should be tipping and ways to determine how much.
The Department of Buildings is fresh off an inspection blitz in the wake of Erica Tishman's death by debris at the corner of Seventh Avenue and West 49th Street.
A surveillance camera filmed two people wearing ski masks breaking into a Rockland County home.
For the past 107 years, "Operation Santa" has allowed the public to respond to children's letters to Santa.
The indoor venue in Williamsburg holds a special appeal that promises shoppers "will be rewarded for wandering."
Police said the suspect used a brick to break into the victim's basement apartment near Central Avenue and Madison Street at around 4:30 a.m. on Wednesday.
Kaja Sokol's attorneys say her case is the only known suit against Weinstein that were brought under the Child Victims Act and the only one with claims against Disney as well.
The bitter blast follows yesterday's fast-moving snow squalls that caught many off guard.
From a Long Island classroom to cutthroat beaches in Fiji, one Bayview native has gone on to become the winner of the 39th season of "Survivor: Island Of The Idol" on CBS.
The search is on for a suspect police say shot and killed a 45-year-old man in Queens.
"She started cursing at us and telling how Jews should be killed and Allah will kill them," Lihi Aharon said.
If you were indoors when a snow squall passed through your area Wednesday you could have easily missed it all together. The snow came and went so quickly.
Surfers say the whale was bobbing up and down Wednesday afternoon, doing several back flips in the chilly waters.
Police say 50-year-old Daniel Cammerman, a doctor and professor at Mount Sinai, was hit by a school bus on the Upper East Side.
Protesters argue the proposal could lead to some riders being unfairly targeted and the money should be spent on improving service instead.
The DOB swept some 1,300 buildings since Tuesday that needed immediate facade work, but why did it take a tragedy for one building to act?
The NYPD shut down Broadway near 58th Street, and 57th and 60th streets between Seventh and Eighth avenues.
The play stars actor Ed Harris and Jeff Daniels and soon thousands of school students will see the beloved play for free.
If you've lived in New York City for the past decade, chances are good your neighborhood has changed, a lot.
The number of cyclosporiasis cases in the state of New York keeps growing.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said Tuesday homeless encampments along Manhattan's far West Side will be cleaned up.
A Freehold Township High School teacher faces charges for allegedly having a sexual relationship with a student, prosecutors said Tuesday.
Capt. Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger, who famously landed a passenger jet on the Hudson River in 2009, said he has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease.
New estimates call for a 3.6% to 3.8% benefit increase next year, although the final adjustment will depend on inflation readings released this summer.
The number of cyclosporiasis cases in the state of New York keeps growing.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said Tuesday homeless encampments along Manhattan's far West Side will be cleaned up.
Specialized New York City public school programs Nest, Horizon, AIMS, Path and ACES will become available in 14 districts across the five boroughs starting in the fall.
A woman died after she was shot multiple times Monday night in the Wakefield section of the Bronx, according to police.
The Tri-State Area is dealing with extreme heat as cooling centers, pools, parks and other resources try to keep residents cool.
The Tri-State Area is dealing with extreme heat as cooling centers, pools, parks and other resources try to keep residents cool.
A heat advisory is in effect until Wednesday night for the Tri-State Area, with feels-like temperatures reaching into the 100s.
A heat advisory goes into effect from Tuesday to Wednesday for NYC and the surrounding area, as feels-like temperatures could reach the 100s.
People in the New York City area should brace for more extreme weather this week.
Some storms returned to the New York City and New Jersey area on Friday.
A Freehold Township High School teacher faces charges for allegedly having a sexual relationship with a student, prosecutors said Tuesday.
The Tri-State Area is dealing with extreme heat as cooling centers, pools, parks and other resources try to keep residents cool.
A heat advisory is in effect until Wednesday night for the Tri-State Area, with feels-like temperatures reaching into the 100s.
Robots called "Daxbots" will be roaming around Hoboken to collect data on sidewalks, curb ramps and other pedestrian infrastructure.
The car owner started the vehicle, and it exploded, launching debris into homes, yards and across a road on Monday morning.
Authorities on Long Island are warning about a scheme in which victims are being urged to convert their savings into gold bars, then hand them over for "safekeeping."
Authorities on Long Island are warning about a scheme in which victims are being urged their savings into gold bars, and to then hand over those gold bars over for "safekeeping." CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
Some storms returned to the New York City and New Jersey area on Friday.
The Smithtown Library on Long Island opened all of its doors Thursday, nearly two years after a wave of water flowed through the building during catastrophic flooding. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
Some people who watched the FourLeaf Air Show at Jones Beach over the weekend are claiming the colorful smoke from the performing planes damaged their boats.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said Tuesday homeless encampments along Manhattan's far West Side will be cleaned up.
Specialized New York City public school programs Nest, Horizon, AIMS, Path and ACES will become available in 14 districts across the five boroughs starting in the fall.
A jury concluded in 2023 that Trump should pay Carroll $5 million in damages.
Building new data centers in New York will be paused for a year in order to allow state officials to establish guidelines protecting residents and the environment, Gov. Kathy Hochul said.
An NYPD parking lot in the East Village in Lower Manhattan will soon transform into more affordable housing.
The number of cyclosporiasis cases in the state of New York keeps growing.
As the number of cases of Legionnaires' disease on the Upper East Side continues to rise, City Council Speaker Julie Menin is blasting the Mamdani administration over its handling of the outbreak.
All of the Upper East Side buildings with cooling towers that tested positive for Legionella bacteria have completed necessary cleaning, New York City health officials said Sunday.
Thirty-one people who were hospitalized with Legionnaires' disease on the Upper East Side have been discharged, New York City health officials said Saturday.
New Jersey is one of more than a dozen states that are working to collect, remove and destroy all of their aqueous film-forming foam.
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
The final show of Jay-Z's anniversary concert series at Yankee Stadium was delayed for hours after hundreds of ticketless fans flooded the gates and breached security, according to officials.
Jay-Z and some very special guests took over Yankee Stadium on Friday night, performing to a sold-out crowd.
Bonnie Tyler, the Welsh pop star best known for singing the chart-topping power ballad "Total Eclipse of the Heart" in 1983, has died. She was 75.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married in a place that generates plenty of garbage, and one man figured out there is a market for it if you package it just right.
Jordan Walker played spoiler in Philadelphia and homered on his last six swings to defeat Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber at Citizens Bank Park.
The New York Mets have stumbled into the All-Star break after their worst first half in 31 years.
Ben Rice hit a two-run triple in the top of the eighth inning to give the Yankees their third straight come-from-behind victory over the Nationals, 5-3 on Sunday.
The Red Sox extended their winning streak to nine by beating the New York Mets 3-2 Sunday.
The surging Red Sox extended their winning streak to eight games with a 4-0 victory over the Mets on Saturday.
Two Upper West Side children went on a mission to visit 40 playgrounds in one day, hoping to set a record.
Eddie Palmieri, the East Harlem legend who revolutionized Latin music, now has a street renamed in his honor.
Services for the UnderServed's urban gardens and beehives provide therapeutic opportunities for New Yorkers with intellectual and developmental disabilities and behavioral health challenges
Religious institutions across the country are exploring how their properties can help address the affordable housing crisis, with a Brooklyn development offering a model for blending community needs with faith-based missions.
The Classical Theatre of Harlem's artistic director says Shakespeare's famous tragedy is more relevant today, though audiences can always expect a twist.
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.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
A heat wave is welcome anytime in the ice cream business. CBS News New York's Nick Caloway reports.
Capt. Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger, who famously landed a passenger jet on the Hudson River in 2009, shared Tuesday he has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. CBS News New York's Dick Brennan reports.
A woman died after she was shot multiple times in the Wakefield section of the Bronx, according to police. Now, officers are looking for a suspect. CBS News New York's Tony Aiello reports.
But as CBS News New York's Ali Bauman reports, some contractors argue the AI boom will leave the Empire State behind.
Spain defeated France 2-0 on Tuesday and will face the winner of Wednesday's semifinal between Argentina and England in Sunday's Final at MetLife Stadium. CBS News New York's Larry Ridley reports.
