Discontinued MetroCards being sold for up to $5K on eBay
Plastic MetroCards that used to cost $1 are now being sold on eBay for thousands of dollars, after the card was discontinued.
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Plastic MetroCards that used to cost $1 are now being sold on eBay for thousands of dollars, after the card was discontinued.
Some New York City subway riders say a new gate system designed to cut down on turnstile jumpers is creating chaos, confusion and potential danger.
Gov. Kathy Hochul, the MTA and the NYPD say New York City's subway system is getting safer, despite a recent string of high-profile transit crimes.
They point to new data showing crime at historic lows, and ridership being on the rise. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
After more than three decades of swipes, the MetroCard, a familiar piece of New York City history, is heading into retirement.
An argument on a northbound L train ended with a stabbing on the platform at around 10 a.m. Wednesday morning. Police say the victim's coat may have prevented serious injury.
Police said the two people involved had an argument on the train that turned physical and spilled onto the platform. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
Police said a man was stabbed on a northbound L train at Union Square around 10 a.m. Wednesday.
Riders in Manhattan and Queens have been preparing for the change, which the MTA hopes will reduce train congestion.
The swap officially took effect at 6 a.m. Monday and runs on weekdays through 9:30 p.m., with no change to late-night service on either line. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
Riders in Manhattan and Queens have been preparing for the change, which the MTA hopes will reduce train congestion. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
The F and M lines are swapping in Queens, which the MTA says will save riders time. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
A man who police say was set on fire while he slept on a subway car in Manhattan has undergone one surgery and is set to have a second.
Prosecutors said Hiram Carrero ,18, threw a flaming piece of paper onto a 3 train and caused a 56-year-old man to catch fire.
The NYPD announced Thursday that an arrest has been made in the case of a man set on fire on board a subway car in Manhattan earlier this week.
The MTA is set to unveil a new high-tech system for catching people who don't pay.
Police said the 56-year-old victim, who is believed to be homeless, was asleep on a northbound 3 train when he was set on fire Monday in Manhattan.
Police confirmed Wednesday the victim was in fact set on fire and they released new surveillance images of a man wanted for questioning.
In a wide-ranging speech on the state of the MTA on Tuesday, Chairman Janno Lieber revealed his wish list for 2026.
CBS News New York's transportation reporter Elijah Westbrook breaks down what riders can expect in the next year.
Two people were taken into custody after gunshots were fired inside a Manhattan subway station on Monday night. No injuries were reported.
A man who suffered burns on a subway car as it approached Times Square early Monday morning keeps changing his story about what happened, the New York City Police Department said.
Police are investigating it as an assault, but said that could change as they find out more information.
Police say the suspect randomly slashed two people on a subway platform in Kew Gardens. CBS News New York's Kristie Keleshian reports.
Just one nasty rainstorm can put New York City's subway system underwater, sending people scrambling to safety. Here's what can be done to prevent the flooding and protect riders.
The NYPD is investigating after a man was fatally mauled by a dog on Staten Island on Sunday. Police said the attack happened Sunday afternoon at a home on New Dorp Lane.
Chicago led 70-51 at the half and the advantage stayed above 20 points for most of the second half.
Looking overseas, there is wide opposition to the idea of taking Greenland by force.
The Phoenix Suns beat the slumping New York Knicks 106-99 on Saturday night.
The Carolina Hurricanes beat the New Jersey Devils 4-1 on Saturday night.
The NYPD is investigating after a man was fatally mauled by a dog on Staten Island on Sunday. Police said the attack happened Sunday afternoon at a home on New Dorp Lane.
Snow fell in New York City and across the Tri-State Area on Sunday morning and evening, leaving a good amount to measure in its wake.
John Harbaugh, the 63-year-old former head coach of the Baltimore Ravens, agreed to a five-year contract to coach Big Blue.
Shimamura most recently served as the City Department of Parks and Recreation's Manhattan borough commissioner, Mamdani said.
The New York City Fire Department spent hours battling a raging fire above a tire shop in Queens early Saturday.
Snow fell in New York City and across the Tri-State Area on Sunday morning and evening, leaving a good amount to measure in its wake.
David Grullon Jr. killed a 34-year-old Connecticut man after he fired a gun and the bullet went through the wall.
The first of this weekend's two rounds of snow blanketed the Tri-State Area on Saturday.
Two men posing as Amazon delivery workers held a Connecticut homeowner at gunpoint while robbing him and his wife, police said.
Wednesday night, things begin to change. Showers linger, and areas well north and west may pick up some light snow.
Snow fell in New York City and across the Tri-State Area on Sunday morning and evening, leaving a good amount to measure in its wake.
John Harbaugh, the 63-year-old former head coach of the Baltimore Ravens, agreed to a five-year contract to coach Big Blue.
New Jersey officials are warning residents to be careful after a resident reported their small dog was possibly attacked by a coyote.
The first of this weekend's two rounds of snow blanketed the Tri-State Area on Saturday.
A data company is finding that some Airbnb hosts in New Jersey are charging a lot for the time period around upcoming World Cup matches.
Snow fell in New York City and across the Tri-State Area on Sunday morning and evening, leaving a good amount to measure in its wake.
A Long Island nurse was seen on a nanny camera hitting a non-verbal child that he was caring for, leaving bruises on the boy's body.
The first of this weekend's two rounds of snow blanketed the Tri-State Area on Saturday.
A federal judge ruled the Empire Wind project can move forward while he considers the merits of the Trump administration's order to suspend it.
Hochul said she would commit $1.7 billion in the next budget to expand child care in New York in her 2026 state of the state address.
Looking overseas, there is wide opposition to the idea of taking Greenland by force.
Shimamura most recently served as the City Department of Parks and Recreation's Manhattan borough commissioner, Mamdani said.
Mr. Trump previously threatened to impose tariffs against countries that do not support his plans to acquire the territory.
New York City Council Speaker Julie Menin announced a five-point plan to combat hate crimes against Jewish New Yorkers.
New York City Comptroller Mark Levine said NYC faces a budget shortfall of $2.2 billion this fiscal year, and $10.4 billion in FY2027.
Negotiators for major New York City hospitals and the state nurses union returned to the bargaining table as the city's largest nurses strike enters a fifth day.
Nurses continue to hold the picket line as the largest nurses' strike in New York City history is on its third day with no end in sight.
Nurses say health care benefits and workplace safety are their main reasons for striking, and are refusing to go back to work until their demands are met.
Loved ones of patients at hospitals in New York City are concerned about care as nurses continue to strike due to failed contract negotiations on Monday.
The New York State Nurses Association said it called for the strike as negotiations stalled with the city's wealthiest hospitals.
Kianna Underwood, a former Nickelodeon child actress, was identified as the woman killed in a hit-and-run in Brooklyn.
John Forté, the Grammy-nominated musician known for his work with the Fugees, was found dead in his home in Massachusetts.
The 2026 Golden Globes honored the standouts in both film and television from last year. See the full list of winners and nominees.
Here is everything you need to know about how to watch and stream the 2026 Golden Globes.
Bob Weir wrote or co-wrote and sang lead vocals on Grateful Dead classics including "Sugar Magnolia," "One More Saturday Night" and "Mexicali Blues."
Chicago led 70-51 at the half and the advantage stayed above 20 points for most of the second half.
The Phoenix Suns beat the slumping New York Knicks 106-99 on Saturday night.
The Carolina Hurricanes beat the New Jersey Devils 4-1 on Saturday night.
Adam Klapka had a goal and an assist as the Calgary Flames beat the New York Islanders 4-2 on Saturday.
Mika Zibanejad became the Rangers' all-time leader in power-play goals in New York's 6-3 win over Philadelphia.
A group in Queens has banded together to revive landlines and give their children a simpler way to socialize.
A city-approved plan to rezone a stretch of Atlantic Avenue is expected to bring thousands of new apartments to Brooklyn, but tenant advocates say the deal falls short for lower-income residents and could accelerate displacement.
A three-year pilot run by the Brooklyn Justice Initiative and the Mayor's Office of Criminal Justice aims to improve court compliance and reduce recidivism by meeting participants where they live.
Harlem native Teyana Taylor wins her first major acting honor at the 83rd Golden Globes Awards for her performance in Paul Thomas Anderson's "One Battle After Another." Locals say it's a win for the whole neighborhood.
Legislation would protect and expand hunger programs and improve benefit security as New York pantries see rising demand.
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.
CBS News New York's Scott Padgett says the region will be dealing with a bitter blast of arctic air over the next several days.
The attack happened before 4 p.m. on Sunday inside a home in the New Dorp section of the borough. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
Police said the transit agency employee was assaulted inside the subway station at 74th Street and Roosevelt Avenue. The suspect is still at large. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
CBS News New York's Andrew Ramos has the latest on the situation in New Jersey and Naveen Dhaliwal surveys the snowy landscape in New York City.
CBS News New York's Scott Padgett has the latest as snow continues to fall throughout the Tri-State Area.
