Schumer: MTA Will Not Meet Deadline To Install Rail Safety Technology
Schumer said the agency plans to ask, as early as Monday, for a two-year extension on its federally mandated deadline to have PTC put on trains by Dec. 31, 2018.
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Schumer said the agency plans to ask, as early as Monday, for a two-year extension on its federally mandated deadline to have PTC put on trains by Dec. 31, 2018.
Sen. Chuck Schumer says Marriott hotel officials should immediately notify customers at greatest risk of identity theft and pay for new passports if requested.
A double-dose of malfunctions on Tuesday left the bridge open for extend periods of time, twice stranding riders. It's caused commuters and lawmakers to demand accountability, and answers.
Sen. Chuck Schumer is pointing a spotlight at the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), which he says hasn't thoroughly investigated a single limousine crash in the last three years.
Come August, people with a 3-D printer could then potentially use the blueprints to make their own weapon.
President Donald Trump pulled the United States out of the Iran nuclear deal this week. Now, he's very critical of some Democrats who didn't want to get into the deal in the first place but now don't want to get out.
The fight over the new Republican tax law had some Democrats working hard to stop it. But now, it appears some of those lawmakers stand to benefit from the changes.
There may be light at the end of the tunnel for the Gateway project. President Donald Trump seemed to slam the door on the project, but supporters claimed it cracked open Thursday – at least a little.
The TSA is testing two types of units in partnership with Amtrak.
Senate leaders say they've reached a two-year budget deal that boosts spending for both the military and domestic programs.
The Democrat announced his request to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Sunday.
Senators on Capitol Hill are back to square one in the fight to fund the government. This comes after Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., withdrew his offer to fully fund President Donald Trump's long-promised wall along the Mexican border.
Last-minute negotiations crumbled as Senate Democrats blocked a four-week stopgap extension in a late-night vote, causing the fourth government shutdown in a quarter century.
The New York Democrat is calling on federal officials to urge foreign airlines to work better with the operators of JFK Airport.
Devices are currently being tested in Los Angeles, but Schumer said Sunday the TSA should speed up plans to deploy the technology nationally.
The Senate Minority Leader says online bots have expanded their reach, and have now started snatching up must-have holiday toys.
Minority Leader Chuck Schumer gave a "shout-out" of praise to four local Republicans he credited for opposing the elimination of state and local tax deductions.
The New York Democrat said Sunday that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Inspector General's office should undertake a thorough review of the TSA's employee training procedures.
The contamination was traced to Navy work following WWII when it contracted with Grumman to build fighter planes and chemicals were dumped into the ground.
Billionaire businessman Barry Diller has pulled the plug on a bold plan to build an entertainment island on an undulating pier in the Hudson.
Schumer said Sunday that the bill is especially timely as Hurricane Irma threatens to wreak havoc in Florida.
Larchmont's mail problems have drawn federal attention.
President Donald Trump cranked up the heat Tuesday on Attorney General Jeff Sessions, scorning him as "very weak" and refusing to say whether he'll fire the nation's top law enforcement officer.
Schumer thinks the nation's rail service is going down the wrong track by talking about making seats smaller to boost capacity.
The plan will eliminate the individual mandate which forces people to buy health insurance or pay a penalty. It also removes taxes put in place under the Affordable Care Act.
Tom Wilson had two goals and an assist to lead the Capitals past the Rangers 6-3 on Wednesday.
A recently released cache of security videos is raising new questions about the prison cameras at the facility where Jeffrey Epstein died in his cell in 2019.
New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani announced his choice for schools chancellor Wednesday afternoon.
Assuming the weather is favorable, the New Year's Eve night sky in New York City will be lit up by fireworks shows in Central Park and Prospect Park in Brooklyn.
Toll increases on the PA Turnpike, NJ Turnpike, Garden State Parkway and Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission bridges go into effect in the first week 2026.
New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani announced his choice for schools chancellor Wednesday afternoon.
Assuming the weather is favorable, the New Year's Eve night sky in New York City will be lit up by fireworks shows in Central Park and Prospect Park in Brooklyn.
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.
The last day of 2025 will feature a blend of clouds and sun in New York City.
Here's how to livestream Times Square New Year's Eve performances tonight and the ball drop ushering in 2026.
The last day of 2025 will feature a blend of clouds and sun in New York City.
Here's how to livestream Times Square New Year's Eve performances tonight and the ball drop ushering in 2026.
Some flurries or a snow shower will be possible on New Year's Eve, both in the morning and as we approach midnight.
All of New York City was under a dense fog advisory Monday morning, with warmer air in place after freezing rain in the Tri-State Area.
A First Alert Weather Day has been issued through 2 a.m. Monday due to the lingering threat of freezing rain in the northern suburbs of NYC.
Toll increases on the PA Turnpike, NJ Turnpike, Garden State Parkway and Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission bridges go into effect in the first week 2026.
The last day of 2025 will feature a blend of clouds and sun in New York City.
Here's how to livestream Times Square New Year's Eve performances tonight and the ball drop ushering in 2026.
Police in Wayne, New Jersey, responded to reports of shots fired at the Willowbrook Mall on Tuesday night.
The Associated Humane Societies in Newark is trying to find foster homes for dozens of dogs after a roof collapse made some of the kennel uninhabitable.
Here's how to livestream Times Square New Year's Eve performances tonight and the ball drop ushering in 2026.
A Long Island community is grieving after a young man was killed while working at a CVS on Christmas Day -- a shift he wasn't even scheduled to work.
All of New York City was under a dense fog advisory Monday morning, with warmer air in place after freezing rain in the Tri-State Area.
A First Alert Weather Day has been issued through 2 a.m. Monday due to the lingering threat of freezing rain in the northern suburbs of NYC.
New York City wound up with less snow than anticipated, but still the most in nearly four years.
A recently released cache of security videos is raising new questions about the prison cameras at the facility where Jeffrey Epstein died in his cell in 2019.
New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani announced his choice for schools chancellor Wednesday afternoon.
President Trump used his veto power this week for the first time since returning to the White House, rejecting a pair of bills linked to a Colorado water pipeline and a tribal village in the Everglades.
New York City carriage horse owners are not happy with a city-approved veterinarian, and they are refusing new horse exams with blood work and so-called trotting tests.
New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani has used his lifelong love of eating to promote his message and policy plans.
Brooklyn-based Maimonides Health is merging with NYC Health + Hospitals, New York City health leaders announced.
New Jersey state health officials are warning of potential measles exposures at Newark Liberty International Airport before Christmas.
Thousands of new flu cases in New York led to a 38% jump from the previous week, according to state health officials.
A spike in measles cases in Rockland County has New York health officials urging families to get vaccinated.
Researchers on Long Island say they've found physical evidence of PTSD in World Trade Center first responders.
Here's what to know about the lineup of performances scheduled for New Year's Eve, when crowds gather in Times Square to ring in 2026.
Isiah Whitlock Jr. is perhaps best known for his role as state Sen. R. Clayton "Clay" Davis on HBO's "The Wire."
Smith previously played young Nala in "The Lion King" on Broadway.
The singer said an MRI showed a cancerous spot on one of his lungs after he recovered from a lengthy bout of bronchitis.
Comedian and actor Bowen Yang performed his final sketch on "SNL" Saturday night, after announcing his unexpected mid-season exit from the show.
Tom Wilson had two goals and an assist to lead the Capitals past the Rangers 6-3 on Wednesday.
Chicago had a chance to win in regulation, but Nick Foligno shot the puck off a post on a prime scoring opportunity in the final seconds.
Joseph Woll made 33 saves and the Maple Leafs defeated the struggling Devils 4-0 on Tuesday night.
Jalen Brunson's driving floater and a layup in the final 1:06 helped the Knicks surge in front late and beat the Pelicans 130-125 on Monday night.
Stephen Curry scored 27 points and Jimmy Butler finished with 21 as the Warriors beat the Nets 120-107 on Monday night.
Drumming, dance and hands-on workshops marked the 18th year the Brooklyn Children's Museum is hosting what leaders call New York City's largest family Kwanzaa festival.
Federal funding cuts have left local organizations struggling to meet growing needs, prompting a borough-wide fundraising push to support food access, housing and other essential services.
What began as a middle school project has grown into hundreds of handwritten messages left across New York City, offering encouragement to strangers and revealing how a small gesture can resonate for weeks.
NYC says center-running bus lanes will speed up commutes and improve safety on one of Brooklyn's busiest corridors, but critics aren't so sure.
Nine Brooklyn Football Club partner bars are collecting shelf-stable food and winter coats to benefit 10 local schools.
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 Dave Carlin spoke to the young girl who started it all.
CBS News New York's Nick Caloway has more on what it's going to cost drivers.
As CBS News New York's Tony Aiello reports, it all started with an out-of-control snow plow.
As CBS News New York's Jennifer Bisram reports, the incoming leader of city public schools will be starting at a time when there is no shortage of challenges.
CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal has what you need to know and speaks to revelers ready to ring in 2026.
