MTA ends free-fare program on bus routes
An MTA pilot program that gave New Yorkers free bus rides on certain routes ended after a report found high fare evasion systemwide. CBS News New York's Kristie Keleshian reports.
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An MTA pilot program that gave New Yorkers free bus rides on certain routes ended after a report found high fare evasion systemwide. CBS News New York's Kristie Keleshian reports.
A man suspected of abducting a little girl and sexually assaulting her in Queens was killed in a crash fleeing police, officials said.
From a kidnapping to a crash all in less than 24 hours — police say the man who sexually assaulted a child in Queens Thursday night died while trying to flee from officers Friday afternoon. CBS News New York's Ali Bauman has the latest details on the investigation.
It happened after New York City police spotted a gray Honda Civic that matched the description of the car the girl was assaulted in. CBS News New York's Ali Bauman reports.
A man suspected of kidnapping a little girl and sexually assaulting her in Queens died in a crash trying to get away from police. CBS News New York's Derick Waller reports.
A child was reunited with her grandmother after being abducted from a Queens supermarket Thursday, police sources say.
A child was reunited with her grandmother after being abducted from a Queens supermarket Thursday, but police are still searching for the suspect, police sources say.
A group of neighbors in Queens banded together to rescue a Canada goose last week. Now, he's on the mend at the Wild Bird Fund.
As CBS News New York's Steve Overmyer reports, this athlete is proving that the best medicine is laughter ... and a good surgeon.
A Brooklyn house fire that injured nine people and a Queens barge fire this week were sparked by lithium-ion batteries, FDNY said.
A massive house fire that injured nine people and a huge barge fire were sparked by lithium-ion batteries, the FDNY determined. CBS News New York's Natalie Duddridge reports.
The FDNY says two fires in Ocean Hill, Brooklyn and Long Island City, Queens were caused by lithium-ion batteries.
A Brooklyn mother is desperately seeking answers after her son's body was found in a branch of the East River after leaving a nearby nightclub. CBS New York's Christina Fan has the story.
A fire broke out overnight on a barge near the Newtown Creek in Queens.
Some Queens residents were hit with unexpected violations after reporting rat sightings, a City Councilmember says.
Rats are an all-too-familiar sight in New York City neighborhoods, but some Queens residents say that when they reported rodents to the city, they faced unexpected consequences. CBS News New York's Elle McLogan reports.
Queens resident Lou Harris is on a mission to make the sport of surfing more inclusive.
NYPD officials say while there are no specific or credible threats to the tournament, police are prepared for a safe and smooth event.
The US Open starts Monday in New York City, and NYPD Commissioner Edward Caban is holding a press conference to discuss security for this year's tournament.
A Queens man has been arrested for the deadly shooting of a woman in New Rochelle. She was found dead Saturday morning inside her apartment on Clinton Place.
Firefighters were called to a massive fire at a commercial building in South Richmond Hill overnight.
It's been months since we first told you about Rego Park residents who are battling recurring overflow of raw sewage into their homes. This week's flooding is sparking new controversy in the neighborhood. CBS News New York's Elle McLogan reports.
Police arrested a driver nearly five years after Ainsley Dalrymple was struck and killed in South Ozone Park in 2019.
A Queens e-bike shop went up in flames overnight Wednesday, a New York City fire official said. It's the second time there's been a fire at the shop.
Filthy kennels and leaky ceilings – those are just some of the claims leveled at the first public animal shelter in Queens. It cost tens of millions of taxpayer dollars to build. CBS News New York's Dave Carlin reports.
The New York man is accused by federal prosecutors of making AI-generated nudes of the Georgia student as well as fake accounts to make it seem like his victim was racist.
The Knicks' NBA championship was vitally important because it marked the first title for a major North American sports league franchise based in the New York City area in 14 years.
Knicks fans will remember the 2025-26 NBA season forever, but there are a handful of moments that stand above the rest.
The New York Knicks went up New York City's famous Canyon of Heroes for a massive ticker-tape parade celebrating the 2026 NBA champions.
The Obama Presidential Center's grand opening ceremony featured a star-studded lineup of tributes, speeches and musical performances.
The Knicks' NBA championship was vitally important because it marked the first title for a major North American sports league franchise based in the New York City area in 14 years.
Knicks fans will remember the 2025-26 NBA season forever, but there are a handful of moments that stand above the rest.
The New York Knicks went up New York City's famous Canyon of Heroes for a massive ticker-tape parade celebrating the 2026 NBA champions.
A New York Knicks documentary series is in the works from director and Knicks superfan Ben Stiller.
A Brooklyn mother and her boyfriend have been charged with murder in the 2025 death of her 3-year-old son.
Dangerous heat is building across the Tri-State Area with the threat of severe storms, making Thursday and Friday First Alert Weather Days.
Thursday and Friday will be First Alert Weather Days in the New York City area, with high temperatures and the chance for strong storms.
The Stamford Fire Department said high winds ripped the 3,000-square-foot flag off the pole atop the WWE building and sent it flying into electrical wires.
Storms hit the New York City area on Saturday, bringing damaging winds, hail and downpours across the region.
It's unseasonably warm in New York City on Wednesday as humidity adds to the summer-like weather. There's also a slight chance for showers in parts of the Tri-State Area.
The Knicks' NBA championship was vitally important because it marked the first title for a major North American sports league franchise based in the New York City area in 14 years.
A man was charged with assaulting an officer after he allegedly rammed his van into a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent in New Jersey, according to prosecutors.
Six women and girls had acid thrown on them in Jersey City Monday night, officials said. It happened around 7:30 p.m. on in front of a house on Wilkinson Avenue near Ocean Avenue.
The Tuesday evening rush coincided with the end of the match between Senegal and France at MetLife Stadium.
New Jersey officials are once again urging World Cup ticket holders to lean on public transportation to get to Tuesday's match between France and Senegal.
The Knicks' NBA championship was vitally important because it marked the first title for a major North American sports league franchise based in the New York City area in 14 years.
Rex Heuermann was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for the series of murders known as the Gilgo Beach serial killings.
Wednesday is sentencing day for Rex Heuermann, long the suspect in Gilgo Beach serial killer case that has loomed over Long Island for more than three decades.
Tuesday was an unusual Election Day in one Long Island village. The job of mayor in Bayville is up for grabs, but no one is officially running.
The best golfers in the world and their passionate fans are descending on Shinnecock Hills Golf Club on Long Island's East End for the 126th U.S. Open.
The New York Knicks are planning to visit the White House, owner James Dolan said Wednesday, marking a first for an NBA Finals winner during President Trump's time in office.
In an exclusive interview with CBS News, retired Justice Arthur Engoron reflected on the highs and lows of the 2023 Trump civil fraud trial.
Tuesday was an unusual Election Day in one Long Island village. The job of mayor in Bayville is up for grabs, but no one is officially running.
There is good news for hard-pressed New York state residents -- 3 million will be receiving tax relief checks in the next few months.
Gov. Kathy Hochul says millions of New York homeowners are set to receive $2 billion in property tax relief.
New York broadcast giant Bill Ritter announced Friday he is stepping down from the WABC anchor desk after being diagnosed with early stage Alzheimer's.
For half a century, The Valerie Fund has been dedicated to providing care to children with cancer and blood disorders.
A New Jersey nonprofit called The Valerie Fund is celebrating 50 years of providing comprehensive care to children with cancer and blood disorders.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill is urging people to donate blood ahead of the summer months.
There's no vaccine for the Bourbon virus, nor medicine to treat it, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
A New York Knicks documentary series is in the works from director and Knicks superfan Ben Stiller.
New York broadcast giant Bill Ritter announced Friday he is stepping down from the WABC anchor desk after being diagnosed with early stage Alzheimer's.
Taylor Swift attended Game 4 of the NBA Finals between the Knicks and Spurs at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday.
"Schmigadoon!" — which was tied for the most nominations, with 12 — won Best Musical, and "Liberation" took home the honor of Best Play at the 2026 Tony Awards.
The Broadway revival of the musical (nominated for 11 Tony Awards) depicts drama, joy and heartbreak in the pursuit of the American Dream at the turn of the 20th century, with parallels to the contemporary world, from issues of race to the immigrant experience.
The Knicks' NBA championship was vitally important because it marked the first title for a major North American sports league franchise based in the New York City area in 14 years.
Knicks fans will remember the 2025-26 NBA season forever, but there are a handful of moments that stand above the rest.
The New York Knicks went up New York City's famous Canyon of Heroes for a massive ticker-tape parade celebrating the 2026 NBA champions.
The surging New York Yankees used another big inning to beat the Chicago White Sox 10-5 on Wednesday night.
The New York Mets averted being swept with a 9-1 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday.
A vending machine in Coney Island is offering something unusual alongside the neighborhood's classic attractions: original artwork from local artists.
A years-long battle is intensifying over the future of an old rail line in Queens that was abandoned after a fire over 50 years ago.
Harlem's historic Cotton Club recently announced it was up for sale. The news comes as jazz clubs across the borough disappear.
Jasir Gipson was shot by a stray bullet at 5 years old while walking with his mother. More than a decade later, he's graduating from high school with nothing but a smile.
Garbage piling up near freight train tracks is frustrating many Maspeth residents.
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.
Watch the Knicks receive their Keys to the City in honor of the 2026 NBA championship.
Watch the Knicks captain and NBA Finals MVP speak at the championship celebration at City Hall.
Watch Mike Brown's full remarks at the Knicks NBA championship celebration at City Hall.
Watch Leon Rose's full remarks during the Knicks championship parade at City Hall.
Watch the owner of the Knicks speak during the NBA championship celebration at City Hall.
