MTA collects $1 million in unpaid tolls and fines in latest crackdown
The MTA's latest crackdown on drivers evading tolls resulted in seizing dozens of cars registered to persistent toll violators. CBS New York's Natalie Duddridge reports.
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The MTA's latest crackdown on drivers evading tolls resulted in seizing dozens of cars registered to persistent toll violators. CBS New York's Natalie Duddridge reports.
The NYPD stopped a holiday thief on Staten Island on Tuesday. The Grinch grabbed Santa's bag of toys for a fire department family Christmas party in Stapleton, but the green guy didn't get far.
Santa and his NYPD elves embarked on a mission to spread holiday cheer to children with special needs on Staten Island.
The NYPD's Highway Patrol squad escorted Santa and some special cargo to a special needs school on Staten Island. CBS New York's Natalie Duddridge takes us there.
Members of Highway Patrol 5 set out to make magic on this special day as they dashed to load up their sacks onto a police cruiser-turned-Santa's sleigh. CBS New York's Natalie Duddridge reports.
The cause of the fire is unknown at this time.
Four firefighters were hurt while battling a house fire on Staten Island on Friday. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3TidMjQ
The first incident happened back in July, but 19 others were reported between Oct. 3 and Dec. 2.
The first incident happened back in July, but 19 others were reported between Oct. 3 and Dec. 2. CBS New York's Alice Gainer has the story.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York State Attorney General appear together Wednesday morning to make an opioid-related announcement on Staten Island.
She says the information was uncovered through a Freedom of Information law request related to a city contract with a migrant shelter.
The city responded by calling her claims "false and baseless." CBS New York's Jessica Moore reports.
A large tree crushed a car and took down wiring from utility poles for two blocks in Flatbush, Brooklyn.
The NYPD was able to control the crowd outside Borough Hall and eventually form a police line.
The NYPD was able to control the crowd outside Borough Hall and eventually form a police line. CBS New York's Alecia Reid reports.
Around 50,000 runners from more than 130 countries are racing through the streets of New York City on Sunday. CBS New York's Zinnia Maldonado reports.
A big complaint from good government groups is low turnout, so get out and let your voice be heard.
Police said eight people were taken to the hospital.
Police did not say how seriously any of the injuries were.
Monday was finally move out day at St. John Villa Academy migrant shelter. The 170 migrants there were forced to pack their bags and board buses for the Roosevelt Hotel. CBS New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
The fire department inspected the shelter Monday and found too many violations for the asylum seekers to stay.
Chopper 2 flew over the St. John Villa Academy shelter, where the fire department found multiple violations Monday.
Chopper 2 flew over the St. John Villa Academy shelter on Landis Avenue, where people were standing outside with suitcases as they waited to board a bus.
The hike takes effect in Queens on Oct. 27. In the other boroughs, rates increase in November.
Part of what was once the world's largest landfill is now a public park.
