MTA station agents leaving their booths today
The workers are expected to interact with customers and help them navigate their way around town. CBS2's Elijah Westbrook reports.
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Advocates for disabled want better elevator maintenance in NYC subways
The growing calls for better service were a hot topic at an MTA board meeting on Wednesday.
Disability advocates call on MTA to fix subway elevators
They say there are as many as 30 elevators a day out of commission. CBS2's Elijah Westbrook hears more of their concerns.
Better customer service coming Thursday to NYC subway stations
The agency also announced the opening of three new customer service centers.
NYPD: Man accused in subway robbery spree
Investigators are searching for a man accused of robbing subway riders.
Arrest made in disturbing assault on teen with autism
The NYPD has arrested at least one teenager in connection with a disturbing subway assault on a teen who has autism. CBS2's Jenna DeAngelis reports.
Mayor Adams talks crime, policing and more in NYC
Mayor Eric Adams spoke with CBS News New York on Monday to address the issues facing New Yorkers, from crime to mental illness.
Police: Woman punched in face on Brooklyn subway
Police said the woman asked the suspect to stop tapping her on the shoulder before he hit her multiple times.
Adams, MTA slam social media for subway surfing trend
After a teenage boy died while subway surfing, the mayor and MTA say social media is partly to blame for the troubling trend. CBS2's John Dias reports.
MTA: Construction to impact several subway lines through Tuesday morning
The projects include signal upgrades and track repairs.
NYPD: Man wanted after fight on Lower Manhattan 4 train
The victim was treated at the hospital for bruises and swelling to his eye and cheek, police said.
7 line suspended between Queensboro Plaza and 34th Street-Hudson Yards
It's the first of six weekend closures for construction to make Queensboro Plaza more accessible.
MTA unveils new style of subway car
Officials say the new design will let passengers move between cars more easily.
Man shot on Lower Manhattan subway, suspect at large
According to police, a man was shot after arguing with another rider as the train pulled into the station.
MTA report shows 16% drop in subway crimes since Oct. 2022
Gov. Kathy Hochul, Mayor Eric Adams and the MTA say the subway system is getting safer.
New report shows 16 percent drop in subway crimes
Gov. Hochul and Mayor Adams say the subways are getting safer, CBS2's Kristie Keleshian reports.
Adams teases subway safety plan in CBS2 interview
The mayor made headlines during an exclusive conversation a day after his State of the City address, CBS2's John Dias reports.
TV meteorologist says he was attacked by teens on subway
Klotz said he was punched after telling the teens to stop harassing an older man on the train.
Violent weekend on the subway
Subway violence turned deadly over the weekend, and now police are investigating an attack on a tv meteorologist on a train in Chelsea. CBS2's John Dias has the details.
Another weekend of subway violence
An attack on a station platform turned deadly. Now, police are investigating another attack on a tv meteorologist in Chelsea. CBS2's John Dias reports.
NYPD investigating 2 separate subway attacks in Manhattan
A passenger was attacked on board a train Friday afternoon. Hours earlier, a train conductor was hit by a bottle.
MTA conductor assaulted on board B train
Police say the suspect hit the worker in the face with a bottle of unknown liquid. CBS2's Kristie Keleshian reports.
New video shows terror during Brooklyn subway mass shooting
The suspect, Frank James, pleaded guilty to charges this week, CBS2's Alice Gainer reports.
Transit officers catch fare evader with loaded gun at Yankee Stadium station
Police said they caught the man with an illegal gun and discovered a warrant out against him.
Frank James expected to plead guilty to federal terrorism charges
The man charged in the Sunset Park subway shooting spree is expected to plead guilty to federal terrorism charges Tuesday.
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Yankees fans excited for Opening Day in the Bronx
Rookie Anthony Volpe, who grew up about 30 miles from the Bronx, is making his debut today at Yankee Stadium.
Justin Verlander to start season on IL
Verlander, 40, signed a two-year, $86.7 million contract with the Mets in December.
Women-owned marijuana dispensary opening Thursday in Queens
Sales at pop-up location Good Grades in Jamaica will open its doors to the public at 2 p.m.
Reports: Odell Beckham Jr.'s next landing spot could be with Jets
The veteran wide receiver is coming off a torn ACL that forced him to miss the entire 2022 season.
Police: Driver arrested in stolen ambulance on Mario Cuomo Bridge
Matthew Chacko is accused of taking the ambulance from St. Luke's Morningside Hospital.
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Yankees fans excited for Opening Day in the Bronx
Rookie Anthony Volpe, who grew up about 30 miles from the Bronx, is making his debut today at Yankee Stadium.
Women-owned marijuana dispensary opening Thursday in Queens
Sales at pop-up location Good Grades in Jamaica will open its doors to the public at 2 p.m.
Police: Driver arrested in stolen ambulance on Mario Cuomo Bridge
Matthew Chacko is accused of taking the ambulance from St. Luke's Morningside Hospital.
NYPD warns drivers about social media challenge targeting cars
The NYPD says Kia and Hyundai models between 2011 and 2021 are being stolen using a USB cord.
NYPD: Connor Lian, 16, reported missing while visiting NYC
Investigators say Lian, who has autism, got separated from his family Wednesday afternoon in Midtown.
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Police: Army vet killed by 14-year-old driver in Dutchess Co.
Investigators believe the teen stole the vehicle a few hours earlier about 35 miles away in Connecticut.
UConn routs Gonzaga for first Final Four in 9 years
Jordan Hawkins scored 20 points and UConn overwhelmed its fourth straight NCAA Tournament opponent.
Conn. aims to strengthen teacher recruiting, retention
Gov. Ned Lamont hopes these changes will create a strong and diverse educator workforce in the state.
First homicide in more than a decade rocks Wilton, Conn.
Prosecutors say Sebastian Andrews, 31, brutally attacked Ari Ukachukwu, 39, with a knife on Tuesday morning.
Child welfare agencies paid visit to families of kids killed in Hutch crash
Two sisters and two brothers killed in the Sunday wreck had recently moved from New York City to Connecticut.
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NJ attorney general defends embattled Paterson mayor
With the city's police department now under state control, some have called for Mayor Andre Sayegh to step down.
Man critically injured in Union apartment fire
It happened around 12:15 p.m. Wednesday at an apartment building on Chestnut Avenue in Union.
Watchung, N.J.'s Anthony Volpe ready for opening day start with Yankees
Rookie won the battle for starting shortstop in spring training and now has the backing of his idol, Derek Jeter.
How you can curb allergy symptoms early
From 2000 through 2020, the season started 19 days earlier and pollen production increased by roughly one-third.
Opening statements begin in trial of N.J. attorney James Ray
Prosecutors say Ray shot and killed Angela Bledsoe, the mother of his daughter, at their Montclair home in 2018.
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Police increasing patrols around synagogues for Passover
This week, the Anti-Defamation League said 2022 saw the most antisemitic incidents ever recorded in the U.S.
LI father suing school district after daughter was attacked
The attack was recorded by Central Islip High School students, then posted on social media.
1 firefighter injured battling blaze at Central Islip home
The fire started around 2:45 p.m. Wednesday on Palm Street.
Nassau County leaders push against Hochul's housing plan
Hochul says her plan is to increase affordable housing options for people who want to live on Long Island.
Buffalo Pride parade organizers say Hochul can't attend
The organizers say Hochul's plan to redirect funds from a federal drug pricing program impacts their community.
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Rep. Jamaal Bowman has heated exchange on gun control with Republican congressman
Bowman, a former teacher, was reacting to the school shooting in Nashville, where three children and three adults were killed.
NJ attorney general defends embattled Paterson mayor
With the city's police department now under state control, some have called for Mayor Andre Sayegh to step down.
Nassau County leaders push against Hochul's housing plan
Hochul says her plan is to increase affordable housing options for people who want to live on Long Island.
Civil rights leaders urge NYS lawmakers to pass bail reform
Luminaries gathered in Harlem on Wednesday and took aim at the governor and leaders of the Legislature.
Buffalo Pride parade organizers say Hochul can't attend
The organizers say Hochul's plan to redirect funds from a federal drug pricing program impacts their community.
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Early spring means early symptoms for allergy sufferers
The first leaf out on trees and plants may look pretty, but it can make allergy sufferers miserable.
How you can curb allergy symptoms early
From 2000 through 2020, the season started 19 days earlier and pollen production increased by roughly one-third.
What to know about over-the-counter Narcan in New York
The Food and Drug Administration has approved the overdose-reversing nasal spray for over-the-counter sale.
Long COVID remains an uphill battle for many Americans
Long COVID has affected millions of people globally.
Study: Putnam ranks N.Y.'s healthiest county, Bronx comes last
Researchers considered length and quality of life, physical environment, as well as social and economic factors.
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Pop superstar Katy Perry visits Broadway's "& Juliet"
The musical features pop music, including three Katy Perry songs.
Gwyneth Paltrow lawsuit: When skiers collide, who is at fault?
The case could hinge on who the jury believes was the "downhill" skier, according to legal experts.
Actor Jonathan Majors charged after alleged domestic dispute
Police say Majors was arrested for strangulation, assault and harassment. He was later released from custody.
Actor Jonathan Majors arrested on domestic violence charges in New York City
Majors' criminal defense lawyer said he is "completely innocent and provably the victim of an altercation with a woman he knows."
Protests erupt in NYC — not for Trump but for "Joker"
Crews have been facing the possibility that filming could be disrupted by real-life protests over the Trump case.
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Yankees fans excited for Opening Day in the Bronx
Rookie Anthony Volpe, who grew up about 30 miles from the Bronx, is making his debut today at Yankee Stadium.
Justin Verlander to start season on IL
Verlander, 40, signed a two-year, $86.7 million contract with the Mets in December.
Reports: Odell Beckham Jr.'s next landing spot could be with Jets
The veteran wide receiver is coming off a torn ACL that forced him to miss the entire 2022 season.
New baseball rules mean "less dead time, more action"
Since the 1970s, the length of a baseball game has increased from just over two and a half hours to an average of three hours and seven minutes last season.
FIFA removes Indonesia as host of Under-20 World Cup after protests over Israel
Israel qualified in June of last year for its first Under-20 World Cup.
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Singh's Roti Shop: In Richmond Hill, a 30-year-old family business offers a taste of the West Indies
"It's nostalgic because they grew up with it, and it was something that their mom or their grandmother made, so they come to us for that sort of feeling," co-owner Seema Chan told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
Casa Della Mozzarella: Father and son Orazio and Carlo Carciotto make fresh cheese in the Bronx
"We make mozzarella 20, 30, 40 times a day," Carlo Carciotto told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
Duck Island Bread Company: A former homicide prosecutor is now a baker in Huntington
"Everybody wants to know the baker. When I was trying murder cases, nobody ever wanted to know me," Bob the Baker told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
"It's a culture of New York": Hajji's Deli in Harlem is known for its chopped cheese sandwich
"They come from around the world because they want to taste the New York sandwich," manager Salah Alhubaishi told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
Royal Rib House: Barbecue is a family legacy in Bed-Stuy
"I have a lot of people in my life that have come and passed through this business, and it's just a great thing. It's a great part of Brooklyn," owner Jason Barnett told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
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Times Square hosts surprise engagements, pop-up weddings
The weddings were officiated by a surprise guest -- fashion designer Christian Siriano.
Tributes for Damar Hamlin from Buffalo and beyond
The Buffalo Bills safety is showing remarkable signs of recovery after collapsing on the field during a game.
Thousands brave the rain to ring in 2023 in Times Square
The rain didn't stop thousands of spectators from packing Times Square on New Year's Eve to ring in 2023.
Remembering Pope Benedict XVI's trip to New York City
Pope Benedict XVI traveled around the world, but one of the most poignant trips was to New York City in 2008.
Remembering Pelé's time in New York
The Brazilian soccer legend died Thursday at the age of 82.
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2023 New York Yankees season preview
Chris Wragge and Steve Overmyer discuss the biggest Yankees storylines heading into the 2023 season.
First Alert Weather: Wild weather week
CBS2's Elise Finch has the latest weather forecast.
1st cannabis dispensary opens in Queens
The dispensary is women-owned and located in Jamaica.
Police: Driver arrested in stolen ambulance
Police say the man was stopped on the Mario Cuomo Bridge early Thursday morning.
Drivers warned about social media challenge targeting cars
New York City officials are sounding the alarm on a social media challenge that's spurring a rise in car thefts.
