Transit union says National Guard subway bag checks fall short
The union that represents MTA workers says Gov. Hochul's plan to combat subway crime is not enough. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
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The union that represents MTA workers says Gov. Hochul's plan to combat subway crime is not enough. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
Eight arrests were made and authorities hope it sends a message to those trying to evade tolls or cause mayhem.
Transport Workers Union Local 100 officials say the governor's plan falls short of providing a long-term solution. CBS New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports.
The former governor told CBS New York he's not comfortable with where New York is right now to ask people to pay the fee.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is facing criticism from the state's transit workers union over her deployment of the National Guard to help combat subway crime. CBS New York's Lisa Rozner has the latest from the newsroom.
Data analyzed by CBS New York Investigates shows many of the most-traveled stations are also where the most felony assaults happen.
Gov. Kathy Hochul is blaming judges for misunderstanding bail laws, while some critics argue the governor doesn't understand.
Data analyzed by CBS New York Investigates shows many of the most-traveled stations are also where the most felony assaults happen. Tim McNicholas reports.
Gov. Kathy Hochul is blaming judges for misunderstanding bail laws, while some critics argue it's the governor who doesn't understand her own law. CBS New York's Ali Bauman reports.
New York City subway riders saw the National Guard and other agencies out in force Thursday morning, as random bag checks return. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook has reaction from commuters.
Hochul announced that a combined 1,000 personnel would be deployed to help the NYPD conduct bag checks.
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a five-point plan Wednesday to keep subway riders safe after recent attacks. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook explains.
The governor laid out a five-point subway safety plan Wednesday, following several violent incidents. CBS New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
Mayor Eric Adams admits the city knows "people feel unsafe" due to recent rash of violence underground.
The governor announced a new subway safety plan Wednesday, following several violent incidents underground in the past week and rising subway crime numbers so far this year. CBS New York's Doug Williams has the details.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announces a new subway safety plan, following several violent incidents underground in the past week and rising subway crime numbers so far this year.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is expected to announce a new subway safety plan Wednesday, following several violent incidents underground in the past week and rising subway crime numbers this year. CBS New York's Doug Williams reports.
Renovations to Belmont Park are expected to pave the way for the racetrack to host the Belmont Stakes in June 2026.
Gov. Kathy Hochul said she plans on making an announcement Wednesday about new strategies to fight subway crime.
A series of violent incidents underground is prompting a response from state and city leaders. CBS New York's Doug Williams has the latest.
Gov. Kathy Hochul says the abundance of illegal marijuana dispensaries in New York is hurting legitimate businesses.
Gov. Kathy Hochul says the abundance of illegal marijuana dispensaries in New York is hurting legitimate businesses, and that's exactly what's playing out in one Manhattan neighborhood. CBS New York's Ali Bauman reports.
Gov. Kathy Hochul has approved new congressional district maps that could give Democrats a slight boost.
The governor stood with legal cannabis business owners, saying their livelihoods are under attack by unlicensed shops.
Gov. Kathy Hochul is calling for tougher punishment for shops that sell cannabis illegally.
Police say they were called to a home in Kearny, N.J., on Saturday night after receiving a report that a man fatally shot another man with a bow and arrow.
Chris Olave caught two touchdown passes, Charlie Smyth tied a club record with five field goals, and the Saints rolled to a 29-6 victory over the Jets on Sunday.
J.J. McCarthy ran for a touchdown before leaving with an injury to his throwing hand, but backup Max Brosmer helped the Vikings top the Giants 16-13 on Sunday.
Rep. Ro Khanna said the release of an initial tranche of files and photos related to late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein was a "slap in the face of survivors," while Rep. Thomas Massie said the DOJ is "flouting the spirit and the letter of the law."
Totowa Police Chief Carmen Veneziano was indicted for allegedly confining and attacking a woman in a Boston hotel room.
Mamdani's inauguration as New York's mayor on Jan. 1 will be highlighted by a public block party on Broadway, his transition team says.
NYPD officers fatally shot a man in Queens after he allegedly charged at them with a knife during an argument with his father.
Snow and rain will return to the New York City area before Christmas. The weather could cause some travel problems.
Police said Zhu Hou, 76, was found dead in her Lower East Side apartment Friday evening. She had suffered trauma to the head and body.
Lawyers for Luigi Mangione continue to push for the removal of the death penalty in his federal murder case.
Snow and rain will return to the New York City area before Christmas. The weather could cause some travel problems.
Today is a First Alert Weather Day as heavy rain and 50-60 mph wind gusts cause coastal flooding, downed trees and power outages.
Thursday will bring even more relief, with highs near 50° and a taste of early spring in December. But don't get too comfortable—changes are brewing.
Some of the highest totals were on Long Island and in New Jersey, where greater than 6 inches of snow was measured.
A large water main break in Waterbury, Connecticut, is impacting tens of thousands of residents.
Police say they were called to a home in Kearny, N.J., on Saturday night after receiving a report that a man fatally shot another man with a bow and arrow.
Totowa Police Chief Carmen Veneziano was indicted for allegedly confining and attacking a woman in a Boston hotel room.
Snow and rain will return to the New York City area before Christmas. The weather could cause some travel problems.
If you're flying out for the holidays, this is the time when airports flip the switch from busy to brutal.
NJ Transit, New Jersey Transit Police and the NTSB are investigating what caused two trains to collide at the Bay Street station in Montclair.
Researchers on Long Island say they've found physical evidence of PTSD in World Trade Center first responders.
In New York, cases of flu, RSV and COVID have spiked since Thanksgiving.
The suspect in the 1997 murder of a woman and her daughter whose bodies were found near Gilgo Beach appeared before a judge in Mineola on Thursday morning.
The car appeared to plow into the garage of a home on East Broadway in Woodmere just before 3 a.m. Thursday.
Today is a First Alert Weather Day as heavy rain and 50-60 mph wind gusts cause coastal flooding, downed trees and power outages.
Rep. Ro Khanna said the release of an initial tranche of files and photos related to late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein was a "slap in the face of survivors," while Rep. Thomas Massie said the DOJ is "flouting the spirit and the letter of the law."
Mamdani's inauguration as New York's mayor on Jan. 1 will be highlighted by a public block party on Broadway, his transition team says.
More see Trump's policies responsible for economy today than Biden's; there are also concerns about AI impact on jobs.
The episode has deepened concerns that had already emerged from the Justice Department's much-anticipated document release.
President Trump initially signaled he would not make an endorsement at this stage, but Rep. Elise Stefanik's exit cleared the way for him to show his support for Bruce Blakeman.
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.
In New York, cases of flu, RSV and COVID have spiked since Thanksgiving.
There are at least 500 sudden and unexpected deaths in the city each year, and in roughly a fifth of those cases, a genetic cause can be detected.
UnitedHealthcare and NewYork-Presbyterian have roughly two weeks to reach an agreement or thousands of Medicare Advantage members could be forced to find care elsewhere.
Comedian and actor Bowen Yang performed his final sketch on "SNL" Saturday night, after announcing his unexpected mid-season exit from the show.
A judge Friday voided the conviction of one of the two men found guilty of the 2002 killing of Run-D.M.C. star Jam Master Jay.
The special features interviews with Kathy Bates, Annette Bening, Albert Brooks, Michael Douglas, Kiefer Sutherland, Jerry O'Connell and Mandy Patinkin.
Jake and Romy Reiner released a statement on Wednesday, remembering their parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner, as their best friends.
The Oscars ceremony is moving to YouTube starting in 2029, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced on Wednesday.
Chris Olave caught two touchdown passes, Charlie Smyth tied a club record with five field goals, and the Saints rolled to a 29-6 victory over the Jets on Sunday.
J.J. McCarthy ran for a touchdown before leaving with an injury to his throwing hand, but backup Max Brosmer helped the Vikings top the Giants 16-13 on Sunday.
Josh Norris got the deciding goal in the shootout and the Sabres beat the Islanders 3-2 on Saturday for their fifth straight win.
The Rangers killed off two penalties in overtime on the way to beating the Flyers 5-4 in a shootout on Saturday.
Stefan Noesen and Connor Brown each scored goals, Nico Hischier had two assists, and the New Jersey Devils beat the Utah Mammoth 2-1 on Friday night.
Nine Brooklyn Football Club partner bars are collecting shelf-stable food and winter coats to benefit 10 local schools.
The Davis Center in Harlem is now open for its first winter season after technical delays.
After losing his mother to a stroke in 2022, a Brownsville native is turning personal grief into a grassroots foundation, offering counseling and mentorship to children and young adults.
A Brooklyn startup and a national nonprofit are teaming up to turn everyday mail lockers into easy donation hubs, delivering thousands of toys to hospital rooms this holiday season.
The city is sharing new details about the historic $1 billion investment announced for the Coney Island Boardwalk, the largest in its century-long history
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 is tracking a little snow on Tuesday, but Christmas Day looks like a rain event for most.
It was a packed house at Our Lady of Sorrows in Corona on Sunday as Father Manuel de Jesus Rodriguez presided over Mass. CBS News New York' Allen Devlin reports.
More than a dozen files briefly disappeared from the Department of Justice's website, and many were entirely redacted. CBS News New York's Shanelle Kaul has the story.
The nephew of Rabbi Eli Schlanger led the Hanukkah blessing Sunday night at Grand Army Plaza. Schlanger was one of 15 people killed last week at an event at Bondi Beach. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
It happened in front of a six-story building on Grand Concourse in the Mount Hope section. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
