NYC's 24-hour subway service resumes 1 year after COVID shutdown
The overnight shutdown that began in May 2020 marked the first time in the 113-year history of the subway system that it was not regularly running 24 hours a day.
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Part of bus dangles from NYC overpass
Authorities said it either "failed to navigate" a turn on a highway or suffered a brake failure. All nine people on board were brought to area hospitals.
New York preps for vaccine as cases surge
As public school districts nationwide struggle with the coronavirus pandemic, New York City is reopening elementary schools. Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul joins CBSN to explain what the state is doing to control the latest surge, the plan for economy recovery, and efforts to inform New Yorkers about the safety of the vaccine.
MTA head on impact of COVID-19 pandemic
Since COVID-19 hit, U.S. public transportation has been struggling. Budget shortfalls are expected to be as high as $38 billion nationwide, and while the industry employs more than 400,000 people, many transit systems are now bracing for potential layoffs and service cuts. Jeff Glor sat down with the head of New York's Metropolitan Transportation Authority — the country's largest transit system — to discuss the enormous challenges ahead.
Investigators have determined that a Metro-North train was traveling 82 miles per hour -- 52 mph over the speed limit -- before it jumped the track and crashed, killing four people
Investigators have determined that a Metro-North train was traveling 82 miles per hour -- 52 mph over the speed limit -- before it jumped the track and crashed, killing four people. The train's engineer told first responders he hit the brakes, but the train did not respond. Investigators say it's too early to tell if the cause of the accident was human error or faulty equipment. Jeff Pegues reports.
30 years of Americans with Disabilities Act
Exactly 30 years ago, President George H.W. Bush signed the Americans with Disabilities Act into law. Dr. Feranmi Okanlami, an assistant professor of family medicine, physical medicine and rehabilitation at the University of Michigan, joins CBSN's Laura Podesta to talk about the history of the landmark law and why there is still work to be done.
Cuomo says N.Y. will be better post-pandemic
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said Wednesday during his daily briefing that the state will reopen better than it was prior to the coronavirus pandemic. Watch his remarks.
MTA unveils ultraviolet devices that reportedly kill coronavirus
The MTA has unveiled new technology that could slow the spread of coronavirus on public transportation in the city. The new devices reportedly use ultraviolet light to kill COVID-19. Director of the Center for Radiological Research at Columbia University, Dr. David Brenner, joins CBSN to explain how it works.
NYC tests UV light to kill virus on subways
The transit system in New York City is testing out more than 150 special ultraviolet lamps to eliminate the coronavirus on subway trains and buses during their overnight cleanings.
New York City subway fire under investigation
A New York City subway car caught fire on Friday, killing a transit worker and injuring at least nine other people. Police say there were fires at several nearby stations that may be connected. Watch a briefing by transit and police officials.
Pandemic takes toll on NYC transit workers
The global pandemic is taking a heavy toll on New York City transit workers. A report by the independent nonprofit news outlet The City finds MTA employees are dying from COVID-19 at an alarming rate. In particular, bus drivers have taken the biggest hit out of the agency's 74,000 person workforce. Jose Martinez, senior reporter covering transit for The City, joined CBSN with more.
Cuomo orders NYC to clean subway cars
The New York Police Department is looking into a growing number of homeless people sleeping in subway cars and stations. This caught the ire of New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, who called the situation "disgusting." CBSN New York's Dave Carlin reports.
Water main break floods part of Manhattan's Upper West Side
A water main break flooded part of Manhattan's Upper West Side and snarled the morning commute.
Computer failure cripples several New York City subway lines
The stoppage affected the No. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 trains that serve swaths of Manhattan, the Bronx and Brooklyn
NYC's struggling transit agency paid one worker $344,000 in overtime
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority paid its workers $418 million in overtime in 2018, even as it hikes prices for riders
NYC subway station at site of 9/11 attack reopens after nearly 2 decades
The Cortlandt Street station, which was located directly below the World Trade Center, sat unused for the last 17 years
Dog allegedly attacks passenger on NYC subway
Authorities are searching for the owner of a pit bull that was seen on video attacking a woman on the subway Friday
Congestion pricing: Driving in Manhattan could soon cost $11.52
Congestion pricing uses electronic tolling to charge vehicles for entering certain parts of town during especially busy times
Officials test new security measures for holiday travel rush
The TSA is exploring a new security screening technology designed to spot hidden explosives and suicide vests
Video shows NYC worker dragging passenger through train
Subway rider was pulled past rows of seats by one arm, and his shirt bunched and his skin skidded against the floor
Supervisors suspended amid NYC subway derailment probe
Supervisors were responsible for oversight of work where derailment occurred; They've been suspended without pay
Viral video shows student's impromptu graduation on train
When Jerich Alcantara got stuck on a train heading to Hunter College's commencement, he celebrated right there instead
NYC transit worker, mother of 6, shot dead in street
Police are searching for the boyfriend of 41-year-old subway conductor Jacqueline Dicks
NYPD called in to handle crowds amid train power problem
Amtrak power problem in one of the East River tunnels is causing evening delays and cancellations
Riders walk past woman stuck in subway doors
"I'm just trying to figure out why everybody walking past like nothing is happening," witness writes
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Weeks before Election Day, the FEC can't enforce the law
Tropical Storm Isaias forms in Gulf, could reach U.S. as hurricane this weekend
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Vance appears to soften U.S. demands on Iranian nuclear enrichment
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The life and travels of an alleged Chinese agent in the U.S.
How Israeli and Palestinian kids are coping 3 years after Oct. 7 attacks
Christa Pike is conscious, speaking after botched execution, attorneys say
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Former Cornell frat members ask university to clear their names
Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan to be executed Dec. 3, email states
