Uber Launches Helicopter Service To JFK Airport
A trip could take up to two hours by car would now take around a half hour in an Uber copter.
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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.
Uber will first send tips on how customers can to get their ratings back up, including not asking drivers to speed, avoid being rude, or leaving trash in the cars.
A fare war between Uber and Lyft has led to billions of dollars in losses for both ride-hailing companies as they fight for passengers and drivers.
Uber's next stop is the stock market, where it hopes to pick up more investors willing to bet on a ride-hailing market brimming with potential and conspicuously lacking in profits.
Instead of giving rides, drivers and organizers are rallying at bridge entrances, including the 59th Street Bridge and Brooklyn Bridge. They also plan to protest outside Uber and Lyft headquarters in Long Island City, Queens.
Be prepared: Ride share drivers are planning a strike Wednesday ahead of Uber's planned initial public offering on Wall Street.
"I supposedly criss-crossed the country 56 times in two weeks and - in one ten-hour span - I supposedly took multiple Ubers in five different cities stretching from New York to Honolulu."
Because of Samantha Josephson's death, there's a concerted effort to raise safety awareness for people who use ride sharing services.
Loved ones are remembering Samantha Josephson, the college student murdered over the weekend after police say she got in to the wrong car.
In the wake of Samantha Josephson's tragic murder, Uber is reminding riders to be careful before getting into a for-hire vehicle.
If you've left your phone in an Uber, you're not alone. If you left a gold grill for your teeth, or a painting of ice cream, you might've made their list of most unusual items left behind.
Police said the cyclist tracked down the driver, smashed his window and struck him in the head with a bike lock – while there were passengers in the backseat.
Police say the cyclist tracked down the driver, smashed his window and struck him in the head with a bike lock – while there were passengers in the backseat.
The city's Taxi and Limousine Commission voted Tuesday on new rules that will establish a per-minute and per-mile payment formula for Uber, Lyft, Via and Gett.
Police are looking for a man who allegedly posed as an Uber driver, stealing credit and debit cards from the young man he allegedly tricked into getting into his car.
A hawk was rescued by an Uber driver, one of many making their way south as the season changes.
Experts say the laws are inconsistent from state to state.
Manslaughter charges were filed Monday against an Uber driver accused of agreeing to a deadly stunt.
As ride-sharing services become more popular, more and more parents are using them to get their kids to and from school and activities. But is this legal, and is it even safe?
If it does, and at that price, the company would be worth more than Ford Motor Co., General Motors Co. and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles combined.
A search by a police K-9 found a hidden compartment behind the glove box where police found cocaine and a semiautomatic pistol.
A judge sided with Madison Square Garden in its lengthy legal battle with Charles Oakley on Friday.
Francisco Lindor's RBI single capped a ninth-inning rally, lifting the New York Mets to a 5-4 victory over the Washington Nationals on Saturday.
The Elizabeth Street Garden in Lower Manhattan isn't going anywhere, and the community that fought to keep it is now celebrating.
The Toronto Blue Jays beat the New York Yankees 4-1 on Saturday for their 13th win in 19 games.
Members of a Midtown Manhattan synagogue returned for weekend services Saturday after they were disrupted Friday night by a Bronx man who police arrested on hate crime charges.
A judge sided with Madison Square Garden in its lengthy legal battle with Charles Oakley on Friday.
The Elizabeth Street Garden in Lower Manhattan isn't going anywhere, and the community that fought to keep it is now celebrating.
Members of a Midtown Manhattan synagogue returned for weekend services Saturday after they were disrupted Friday night by a Bronx man who police arrested on hate crime charges.
It's the final weekend for New Yorkers in Manhattan to enjoy a car-free Saturday for New York City Summer Streets.
A man is facing hate crime charges after a frightening disruption during Shabbat services at a prominent Manhattan synagogue Friday.
Bayonne, New Jersey, is heading to the Little League World Series after beating Darien, Connecticut, in the Metro Region Tournament on Friday.
We're in great shape on this Friday as we gear up for another weekend.
The potential for severe storms and downpours returns to the Tri-State Area Monday as sweltering temperatures continue.
Monday will be a First Alert Weather Day due to the possibility of afternoon and evening thunderstorms and high heat indices near 100 degrees.
The New York area will get some brief relief Sunday from the humid weather.
A man has been arrested in connection with a boating crash that killed two kids off the coast of Ocean County, New Jersey.
A New Jersey man is the 46th person to climb Mount Kilimanjaro in a wheelchair.
Bayonne, New Jersey, is heading to the Little League World Series after beating Darien, Connecticut, in the Metro Region Tournament on Friday.
Even bald eagles can use some help from the boys in blue.
We're in great shape on this Friday as we gear up for another weekend.
The third annual Black Wall Street Festival was held Saturday afternoon in Hempstead.
A new Long Island business owned by former reality TV star Bethenny Frankel was issued a stop work order hours after its grand opening Thursday.
Old Westbury Police responded to a report of a loose horse along the LIE service road Friday afternoon.
A deadly double shooting inside a Long Island home has been ruled a murder-suicide.
Jones Beach is back open for swimmers after it was prohibited due to elevated bacterial levels. The rare shutdown took place from Thursday afternoon through midday Friday. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
President Trump headed to Long Island Friday to campaign with Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, whom he has endorsed for governor of New York.
The USS George Washington aircraft carrier departed Vietnam last week and is headed to the Middle East to replace the USS Abraham Lincoln, according to a U.S. official.
Israel is being condemned by Lebanese leaders for strikes in the south that killed at least 11 people, including children, according to the health ministry.
The Kennedy Center's board of trustees voted to add President Trump's name to the facade of the performing arts center, more than two months after a judge ordered its removal, according to a Democrat who sits on the center's board.
Tehran has asserted that the Strait of Hormuz is "under Iran's control and management" after President Trump said the U.S. might "keep it."
Two more deaths have been reported in connection to the Legionnaires' disease cluster on the Upper East Side, health officials said Friday.
Jones Beach is back open for swimmers after it was prohibited due to elevated bacterial levels. The rare shutdown took place from Thursday afternoon through midday Friday.
New Yorkers who buy their own health insurance could pay more as insurers file requests with the State Department of Financial Services to increase premiums.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
The New York Hotel and Gaming Trades Council claims The High Line Hotel tested positive for Legionella bacteria twice this summer.
The lineup for the 2026 Global Citizen Festival in New York City was announced Thursday.
Latin music stars Marc Anthony, Feid, and others are set to perform at a benefit concert in Miami on August 16.
Actor and comedian Bowen Yang will portray Mary Todd Lincoln in Broadway's "Oh, Mary!" for a limited 12-week run starting in September.
Designer John Galliano is known for his theatrical and dramatic designs, but his legacy is also marked by antisemitic and racist comments.
"The Sopranos" actor Vincent Pastore is being remembered as a fixture in his Bronx community.
A judge sided with Madison Square Garden in its lengthy legal battle with Charles Oakley on Friday.
Francisco Lindor's RBI single capped a ninth-inning rally, lifting the New York Mets to a 5-4 victory over the Washington Nationals on Saturday.
The Toronto Blue Jays beat the New York Yankees 4-1 on Saturday for their 13th win in 19 games.
The Vikings beat the Giants 13-10 in each team's preseason opener on Saturday.
The Toronto Blue Jays beat the New York Yankees 3-1 on Friday night.
Some residents of a Queens building say a temporary boiler truck parked outside has become a nearly two-year fixture, emitting smoke they say drifts into their homes.
Harlem Week 2026 brings past and present Harlemites together to honor the neighborhood's legacy.
Parents in Harlem say their children's walk to summer camp is littered with trash, illegal dumping and a growing encampment.
A specialized program from God's Love We Deliver is serving nearly 400 veterans with medically tailored meals, while helping combat isolation and ease the challenges of life after military service.
The Newtown Creek Alliance community science project gives students hands-on experience monitoring the health of one of the most polluted waterways in the U.S.
People dressed in elaborate headgear and paraded up Fifth Avenue for New York City's Easter Sunday tradition.
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.
The annual Easter Parade and Easter Bonnet Festival was held in Manhattan on April 20, 2025.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
A family on a Jersey Shore vacation discovered a megalodon tooth.
The third annual Black Wall Street Festival was held Saturday afternoon in Hempstead.
Iran is still insisting this weekend it's the rightful owner and ruler of the Strait of Hormuz. This comes amid new strikes in the strait and ongoing concerns about the USS Lincoln's long deployment in the region. Aaron Navarro reports.
A federal judge has sided with Madison Square Garden in its years-long legal battle with former Knicks star Charles Oakley.
The New Jersey attorney general's office says an unmarked Newark Police SUV made a U-turn and began following a speeding sedan, which then fatally struck a teenager.
