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To help those who must rideshare, scientists at the University of Massachusetts studied airflow inside vehicles using a smoke visualization.
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To help those who must rideshare, scientists at the University of Massachusetts studied airflow inside vehicles using a smoke visualization.
They say a man punched a driver in the head during an argument over a travel route on Monday in East Williamsburg.
Before the coronavirus pandemic, New York's taxi industry was battling a suicide epidemic, with drivers drowning in debt taking their own lives.
Investigators said 54-year-old said Mohamad Al-Gahaffi, who was also a livery driver, was beaten so badly he was taken to a local hospital with severe head trauma and placed into a coma.
It happened around 4:25 a.m. on Feb. 5 on the Upper East Side.
Users enter what time they want to be at the station and the app calculates a pick-up time based on real-time transit data.
A state supreme court judge strikes down a law that would have limited for-hire cruising in New York City.
New warnings were issued Monday on taxi cab safety. An auto safety group said the taxi cab or Uber you ride in may have safety problems you don't even know about.
It happened in the Bedford Park section of the Bronx around 3:30 p.m. Saturday.
The report found nearly 6,000 reported incidents of sexual assault during rides in the U.S. in 2017 and 2018.
New Jersey is seeking more than $640 million from Uber in taxes and penalties, saying the ride-hailing company misclassified its drivers as independent contractors.
The concrete, all 23 inches and 25 pounds of it, crashed into Uber driver Mohammed Hossain's vehicle as he took five passengers under a bridge on 7th Avenue over Prospect Expressway on June 23.
While the two passengers had the driver's phone, they allegedly transferred money from the driver's Uber account into an unknown account.
The ride-share drivers claim recent app changes will cheat them out of pay.
Investigators say the trio has ripped off at least 42 drivers through different ride-share services in the Bronx, Manhattan and Brooklyn.
Anthony Levandowski, a former Uber exec who oversaw its self-driving efforts, was charged by federal prosecutors on Tuesday with 33 counts of theft and attempted theft of trade secrets from his former employer
The victim was reportedly able to convince Sean Williams she had to use the bathroom and got him to pull over. She then ran into a McDonald's to call police.
There's been a dramatic move to reduce street congestion in Manhattan.
The rules are tied to Mayor Bill de Blasio's congestion pricing plan to limit the number of cars on city street.
People on social media called out companies like Uber and Lyft for their prices the night of the blackout in New York City.
A trip could take up to two hours by car would now take around a half hour in an Uber copter.
Twenty-five-year-old Harbir Parmar, of Howard Beach, pleaded guilty to kidnapping and wire fraud in March.
Police say three clever thieves have struck 40 times in the Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens and Manhattan since April, stealing thousands of dollars.
Police say a customer in the store wrote down the car's license plate number as the alleged robber was getting away.
Plans for a double cap on for-hire vehicles in the city was announced Wednesday.
A Harlem school is teaching students how to love, honor and care for their natural hair.
Families were forced to jump from windows Sunday as flames burned through a three-story home in Canarsie, Brooklyn.
Periods of heavy rain, along with strong winds, and even severe thunderstorms are expected across the New York area on Monday.
The Knicks rallied from a 21-point deficit against a patchwork Golden State lineup to beat the Warriors 110-107 on Sunday night.
"One Battle After Another" took home several big awards, including Best Picture, Best Director and the newly created Best Casting.
A Harlem school is teaching students how to love, honor and care for their natural hair.
Families were forced to jump from windows Sunday as flames burned through a three-story home in Canarsie, Brooklyn.
Periods of heavy rain, along with strong winds, and even severe thunderstorms are expected across the New York area on Monday.
St. John's, Hofstra and LIU are playing in the 2026 NCAA men's basketball tournament as March Madness gets in full swing.
A taxi driver struck two pedestrians before crashing into a building on the Lower East Side on Saturday.
Periods of heavy rain, along with strong winds, and even severe thunderstorms are expected across the New York area on Monday.
The New York area is in for a mild weekend before the weather takes a turn to start the work week.
It will be rainy on Thursday morning, and the weather will change to snow as temperatures drop across the Tri-State Area.
Thunderstorms are expected in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut this weekend after severe weather hit the Midwest.
Periods of rain will move through the New York area Thursday, but spring temperatures are on the way for the weekend.
Periods of heavy rain, along with strong winds, and even severe thunderstorms are expected across the New York area on Monday.
Four people, including two teens and two construction workers, were hurt in a house explosion in Newark, New Jersey, on Saturday.
Heights University Hospital, formerly known as Christ Hospital, shuttered its emergency room Saturday night.
The New York area is in for a mild weekend before the weather takes a turn to start the work week.
At least 10 dead geese were recently found at Verona Park in Essex County, New Jersey.
St. John's, Hofstra and LIU are playing in the 2026 NCAA men's basketball tournament as March Madness gets in full swing.
Prosecutors said Matthew Smith fended off efforts to hand over his car keys before the crash that killed Nassau County police officer Patricia Espinosa.
A Manorville breeder was charged with animal neglect after dogs and puppies were allegedly left alone in poor conditions as a blizzard struck New York.
A father and son died in an overnight fire on Long Island. Kenneth Roberts, 42, and his son Mekhi, 12, were trapped in intense smoke inside a basement apartment.
Jones Beach will host a series of special events commemorating America's 250th birthday this summer.
With oil markets paralyzed by the U.S.-Iran war, the Trump administration says it could escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz — a massive undertaking that experts say could already be in the preparatory stages.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani signed an executive order Friday establishing the first-ever Mayor's Office of LGBTQIA+ Affairs.
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani denounced Republican Sen. Tommy Tuberville's anti-Muslim social media post during a Ramadan event.
The war, which shows no signs of ending soon, has disrupted oil exports from the region, driven fuel prices higher worldwide and upended global air travel.
A New Jersey toddler's death after falling more than 20 stories has prompted new legislation designed to ensure windows are properly guarded in apartment buildings across the state.
The first case of mpox clade I has been detected in New York City, health officials said Friday. Of the two types of mpox, clade I is known to cause more severe disease and death.
Heights University Hospital, formerly known as Christ Hospital, shuttered its emergency room Saturday night.
New Jersey Sen. Andy Kim is opening up about his father's Alzheimer's diagnosis in hopes of helping others struggling like him to care for their loved ones.
A new study shows toxic forever chemicals known as PFAS may be entering the food chain on Long Island through contaminated soil, water and air.
Erik Lochtefeld is back to acting and marathon training after a glioblastoma diagnosis and complex surgery at NYU Langone.
"One Battle After Another" took home several big awards, including Best Picture, Best Director and the newly created Best Casting.
Hollywood's biggest stars were honored at the 98th annual Academy Awards on Sunday. Here is what to know and how to watch the 2026 Oscars.
Legendary New York City television news anchor Ernie Anastos has died. His wife says he died early Thursday morning of pneumonia.
Ballerina Misty Copeland responded to controversial comments made by actor Timothée Chalamet when he appeared to dismiss the significance of ballet and opera, saying, "No one cares."
A woman was arrested on Sunday for firing multiple shots at the Beverly Hills home of Rihanna, Los Angeles Police Department officials say.
The Knicks rallied from a 21-point deficit against a patchwork Golden State lineup to beat the Warriors 110-107 on Sunday night.
St. John's, Hofstra and LIU are playing in the 2026 NCAA men's basketball tournament as March Madness gets in full swing.
Nicolas Fernández scored twice in the first half and Talles Magno scored late in the second to propel New York City FC to a 3-1 victory over the Colorado Rapids at Yankee Stadium on Saturday night.
The New Jersey Devils edged the Los Angeles Kings 6-4 on Saturday night.
The New York Islanders raced to an early lead and held on to beat the Calgary Flames 3-2 on Saturday.
A Harlem school is teaching students how to love, honor and care for their natural hair.
The NYC DEP has announced plans to clean Flushing Creek with chlorine, sparking outrage among some environmentalists.
Neighbors and local businesses in Long Island City, Queens, say rental trucks parked on streets are impacting daily operations.
Erik Lochtefeld is back to acting and marathon training after a glioblastoma diagnosis and complex surgery at NYU Langone.
Manhattan historians recently discovered a link to the Underground Railroad at the Merchant's House Museum.
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 Vanessa Murdock has your weather forecast for March 15 at 11 p.m.
Discrimination against natural hair and hairstyle became illegal in New York in 2019 with the passage of the CROWN Act, and now, a local school is teaching students how to love, honor and care for their natural hair. CBS News New York's Noëlle Lilley introduces us to the natural hair club at Harlem's Patrick Henry Prep.
A massive snowstorm is blasting the Midwest and Great Lakes with blizzard conditions and what could be record snow. Ian Lee reports from Green Bay, Wisconsin.
The March Madness bracket has been revealed for the 2026 NCAA men's basketball tournament, which features three teams from the New York City area.
It was a historic night for the 98th Annual Academy Awards, held at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. CBS News New York's Jenna DeAngelis reports.
