MTA official says work on 2nd Avenue Subway is on hold
An MTA official said work on the 2nd Avenue Subway is now on hold following Gov. Kathy Hochul's decision to pause congestion pricing.
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An MTA official said work on the 2nd Avenue Subway is now on hold following Gov. Kathy Hochul's decision to pause congestion pricing.
The NYPD said there have been at least 104 subway surfing incidents in 2024 and two deaths. CBS New York's Alice Gainer reports.
Gov. Kathy Hochul is proposing to bring back a public mask ban that was lifted during the pandemic. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook has a look at what she has to say.
MTA officials gathered to discuss the partial shutdown of G train service to upgrade the line with needed fixes.
The MTA says it now has to reprioritize its projects after losing out on billions in funding from the congestion pricing tolls.
Gov. Kathy Hochul's decision to pause congestion pricing is now causing lawmakers in Albany to scramble to fund the MTA. CBS New York's Christina Fan has a look at what happens next.
Danny Pearlstein, Policy and Communications Director of Riders Alliance joins CBS New York to discuss what his organization and advocates for congestion pricing plan to do after the governor's decision to postpone the plan.
A man is recovering after he was shot on a northbound 4 train near the 86th Street station overnight.
A man is recovering after he was stabbed in the back on a 3 train near the Saratoga Avenue station in Brooklyn. Meanwhile, police are searching for the suspect. CBS New York's Christina Fan reports.
Investigators said Nile Taylor, who is charged with setting a stranger on fire on a New York City subway, also threw burning objects at riders earlier this year.
A man in a New York City subway station was burned when police say a fellow rider doused him in flaming liquid that set his shirt on fire.
Police say a 23-year-old man was set on fire on a Manhattan subway platform. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook has the latest on the investigation.
A man narrowly avoided getting hit by a subway train in Manhattan, thanks to fellow passengers who helped him onto the platform.
Alvin Doris, 52, was taken into custody after allegedly trying to rob an 11-year-old and a 16-year-old on Wednesday.
Police say the victim was slashed in the face while using an MTA kiosk.
Mayor Eric Adams, an avowed techie, now wants weapons scanners installed in the subways. We asked New Yorkers to weigh in.
Police say a woman assaulted officers after they tried to stop her from entering the subway without paying. CBS New York's Christina Fan reports from the scene.
Police are searching for two men they say attacked a 17-year-old in the subway system.
The MTA approved congestion pricing last week, so how will it use the money? Officials say one of the biggest priorities is modernizing multiple subway lines to the latest signal technology. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook has the details.
The lines have been rerouted since the end of August, leaving many residents on Roosevelt Island with few options.
Police say they are looking for a man in a stalking incident that started on a northbound J train.
Mayor Eric Adams and the NYPD unveiled the new technology Thursday, which now heads to a mandatory 90-day review period. CBS New York's Christian Fan reports.
New York City will soon have new technology to detect weapons in the subway system, the mayor and police commissioner announced Thursday. Mayor Eric Adams and NYPD Commissioner Edward Caban said the pilot program could start within a few months.
Mayor Eric Adams and NYPD Commissioner Edward Caban said the pilot program could start within a few months.
Police say the victim was struck in the face and hospitalized in stable condition.
President Trump said that Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro was "highly guarded" when he was captured early Saturday morning, while confirming that Maduro is heading to New York.
President Trump said Maduro is being taken to New York, where the Venezuelan leader will be prosecuted after his capture early.
Soon after the U.S. carried out a military attack inside Venezuela, President Trump said the nation's President Nicolás Maduro had been captured and flown out.
The Rangers beat the Panthers 5-1 on Friday night in the Winter Classic — the first outdoor game played in the Sunshine State.
A Brooklyn medical student has been charged with attempted murder after police say he pushed a 73-year-old grandfather into a moving subway train in the Bronx.
President Trump said Maduro is being taken to New York, where the Venezuelan leader will be prosecuted after his capture early.
A Brooklyn medical student has been charged with attempted murder after police say he pushed a 73-year-old grandfather into a moving subway train in the Bronx.
The New York State Nurses Association served 12 private sector hospitals in New York City a 10-day strike notice Friday.
City officials credit Project Restore, a paid mentorship and therapy initiative, with helping cut violence in Bed-Stuy and offering young men a path away from gangs.
Mamdani issued an executive order revoking all executive orders issued by Adams on or after the day Adams was indicted.
We're stuck in the freezer Friday as temperatures will struggle to get out of the 20s in the Tri-State Area.
The first morning of 2026 featured a few rounds of snow across the Tri-State Area.
The last day of 2025 will feature a blend of clouds and sun in New York City.
Here's how to stream Times Square New Year's Eve performances on Wednesday night and the ball drop ushering in 2026.
Some flurries or a snow shower will be possible on New Year's Eve, both in the morning and as we approach midnight.
The inferno at the Crossfield Products facility has caused a strong chemical-like odor to spread through Roselle Park, New Jersey.
We're stuck in the freezer Friday as temperatures will struggle to get out of the 20s in the Tri-State Area.
The first morning of 2026 featured a few rounds of snow across the Tri-State Area.
Toll increases on the PA Turnpike, NJ Turnpike, Garden State Parkway and Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission bridges go into effect in the first week 2026.
The last day of 2025 will feature a blend of clouds and sun in New York City.
The New York State Nurses Association served 12 private sector hospitals in New York City a 10-day strike notice Friday.
An extraordinary Christmas Day rescue in East Patchogue, Long Island, was caught on police body cameras.
MTA fare hikes are going into effect in 2026, upping the cost of NYC subway and bus rides, and trips on the Long Island and Metro-North railroads.
We're stuck in the freezer Friday as temperatures will struggle to get out of the 20s in the Tri-State Area.
New York City and the state will enact several new laws in 2026, primarily pertaining to employment, health care and consumer protection.
President Trump said that Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro was "highly guarded" when he was captured early Saturday morning, while confirming that Maduro is heading to New York.
Soon after the U.S. carried out a military attack inside Venezuela, President Trump said the nation's President Nicolás Maduro had been captured and flown out.
Mamdani issued an executive order revoking all executive orders issued by Adams on or after the day Adams was indicted.
MTA fare hikes are going into effect in 2026, upping the cost of NYC subway and bus rides, and trips on the Long Island and Metro-North railroads.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani signed an executive order establishing City Hall's new Office of Mass Engagement.
Brooklyn-based Maimonides Health is merging with NYC Health + Hospitals, New York City health leaders announced.
New Jersey state health officials are warning of potential measles exposures at Newark Liberty International Airport before Christmas.
Thousands of new flu cases in New York led to a 38% jump from the previous week, according to state health officials.
A spike in measles cases in Rockland County has New York health officials urging families to get vaccinated.
Researchers on Long Island say they've found physical evidence of PTSD in World Trade Center first responders.
Here are the significant books, films and characters joining the list of works in the public domain on Jan. 1, 2026.
Here's what to know about the lineup of performances scheduled for New Year's Eve, as crowds gather in Times Square to ring in 2026.
Isiah Whitlock Jr. is perhaps best known for his role as state Sen. R. Clayton "Clay" Davis on HBO's "The Wire."
Smith previously played young Nala in "The Lion King" on Broadway.
The singer said an MRI showed a cancerous spot on one of his lungs after he recovered from a lengthy bout of bronchitis.
The Rangers beat the Panthers 5-1 on Friday night in the Winter Classic — the first outdoor game played in the Sunshine State.
Jalen Johnson led the Atlanta Hawks to a 111-99 victory over the New York Knicks on Friday night.
The Washington Wizards continued their recent improvement with a 119-99 victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Friday night.
Former Phillies center fielder Lenny Dykstra faces charges after police say a state trooper found drugs and paraphernalia in his possession.
Kevin Durant had 22 points and a season-high 11 assists, Amen Thompson scored 23 points and the Rockets beat the Nets 120-96 on Thursday night.
City officials credit Project Restore, a paid mentorship and therapy initiative, with helping cut violence in Bed-Stuy and offering young men a path away from gangs.
Drumming, dance and hands-on workshops marked the 18th year the Brooklyn Children's Museum is hosting what leaders call New York City's largest family Kwanzaa festival.
Federal funding cuts have left local organizations struggling to meet growing needs, prompting a borough-wide fundraising push to support food access, housing and other essential services.
What began as a middle school project has grown into hundreds of handwritten messages left across New York City, offering encouragement to strangers and revealing how a small gesture can resonate for weeks.
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.
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.
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife will face criminal charges after being indicted in the Southern District of New York, Attorney General Pam Bondi said. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
CBS News national correspondent Lilia Luciano has been contacting people in Venezuela after President Trump said the U.S. captured Nicolás Maduro and his wife.
John Elliott has the Tri-State Area's updated Saturday morning First Alert Forecast on CBS News New York.
CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn has your First Alert Forecast for January 2 at 11 p.m.
New York buildings and landmarks were lit in green Friday for Muslim American Heritage Month.
