Newborn baby found unattended on NYC subway station steps, police say
Police say the baby was found wrapped in a sheet in a stairwell and was taken to the hospital in stable condition. CBS News New York's Dave Carlin reports from Penn Station.
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Police say the baby was found wrapped in a sheet in a stairwell and was taken to the hospital in stable condition. CBS News New York's Dave Carlin reports from Penn Station.
The NYPD said the child was discovered at around 9:30 a.m. on the steps leading to the southbound 1, 2 and 3 trains.
The incident happened at around 5:15 p.m. Sunday on the southbound tracks between 161st and 149th streets.
Service on the 4 and 5 lines is back up and running after the MTA said two cars decoupled Sunday night, leading to extensive delays. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook has the details.
The judge ruled FEMA and the Department of Homeland Security cut funds because New York is a sanctuary city, calling the move unlawful and improper.
The judge ruled FEMA and the Department of Homeland Security cut the funds because New York is a sanctuary city, calling that move improper and unlawful.
Gov. Kathy Hochul, the MTA and NYPD said Thursday that without those funds, the system is left vulnerable to new terror attacks.
Federal officials have threatened to withhold more than $30 million in counterterrorism funding for the MTA, raising safety concerns over New York City's transit system. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
Nicola Tanzi, 64, served as an usher at St. Dominic's in Bensonhurst, attending either the English or Italian Mass on Sundays.
Nicola Tanzi, 64, served as an usher at St. Dominic's in Bensonhurst, attending either the English or Italian Mass on Sundays. CBS News New York's Alice Gainer reports.
Police sources say the 25-year-old suspect has been arrested dozens of times in the past. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner has the latest on the investigation.
The FDNY said a rubbish fire broke out during the morning rush at the Jay Street-MetroTech station in Brooklyn.
The FDNY said a rubbish fire broke out during the morning rush at the Jay Street-MetroTech station in Brooklyn. CBS News New York's Jenna DeAngelis reports.
It will soon cost more to get around New York. The MTA has approved fare and toll increases set to take effect in January.
The MTA estimates the change will save approximately 47,000 commuters about a minute on average during the morning rush.
The man shoved a woman onto the subway tracks in an unprovoked attack was sentenced Monday. Yanan Xu suffered a broken leg in the August 2023 attack.
The MTA announced that the F and M subway lines will swap their East River tunnels, starting in December. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
Victim Yanan Xu was emotional as she spoke to attacker Samuel Junker in court. CBS News New York's Alice Gainer reports.
An off-duty police officer has been hospitalized after he was attacked at a subway station Tuesday night, police sources said.
The off-duty officer, 24, was punched and fell onto the tracks, sources said. He was hospitalized in stable condition with pain in the body and head.
Police say the officers were escorting a disorderly man off the F train when they were attacked.
Gov. Kathy Hochul took a victory lap Wednesday after announcing New York City subway crime fell to historic lows over the summer.
The victim suffered a broken jaw and is set to undergo surgery Wednesday. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook has the story.
Service was suspended but has resumed with delays after the MTA says a person was struck by a train at Grand Central-42nd Street.
Two more public hearings are being held Wednesday on the agency's proposal to raise subway and bus fares to $3. CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo reports.
