Richard Ravitch, who shepherded NYC through fiscal crisis, dies at 89
Ravitch, a lifelong New Yorker, was called upon frequently to untangle some of the region's knottiest problems, earning a reputation as a public sector fixer
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Ravitch, a lifelong New Yorker, was called upon frequently to untangle some of the region's knottiest problems, earning a reputation as a public sector fixer
The MTA is replacing the Metro-North Park Avenue Viaduct, a major inconvenience to a well known business sitting underneath the tracks.
Metro-North's Park Avenue Viaduct in Upper Manhattan continues to show signs of aging and distress. The MTA says it's replacing the entire stretch over the next few years, but it's a major inconvenience to a well known business sitting underneath the tracks. CBS2's Elijah Westbrook reports.
Tuesday, more than 227,000 people took the LIRR, the most since the pandemic.
The new contactless payment system for transportation throughout the region is facing new delays based.
The proposed rate hikes were unveiled during an MTA board meeting Monday.
Thursday's high temperatures cut power to a signal location in the Bronx earlier in the day.
The fire department says the train failed to stop at the end of the line and crashed into a buffer.
Service is suspended in New Canaan after a train partially went off the tracks.
The MTA says the $2 billion project risks being delayed by six-to-nine months because of Amtrak.
It happened around 7:30 p.m. Wednesday on the Harlem line between North White Plains and Southeast.
The annual bar crawl returns to New York City on Saturday.
The project includes four new stations in the Bronx and will cut travel times from Westchester and Connecticut.
Gov. Kathy Hochul and Sen. Chuck Schumer were in the Bronx to kick off the long awaited project to give Metro-North trains direct access to Penn Station.
More than 188,000 riders took Metro-North Tuesday, and 3.7 million took the subway.
The MTA says the average weekday ridership on the subway in 2019 was just shy of 5.5 million.
Officials say the redesigned TrainTime app combines three apps into one -- LIRR, Metro-North and MTA eTix.
The report maps out where drivers will be tolled and how much they will have to pay.
The commuter railroad is adding additional trains systemwide to accommodate more riders.
Although peak fares are back, the MTA is offering new discounts.
New York's senior senator said the money will also be used to help the Long Island Rail Road and Metro North recover from losses during the pandemic.
The Long Island Rail Road and Metro-North also have changes, including a new 20-trip ticket available on the eTix app, which will save riders 20%.
Police said 21-year-old Alexis Adams failed to show a ticket and was asked to leave the train.
It calls for four new stations in the Bronx, as well as direct Metro-North service to Penn Station from the Bronx, Westchester and Connecticut.
The mud and debris landed on the Metro-North's Hudson Line tracks, causing a disruption in service.
New York City's annual Columbus Day Parade marches through Manhattan on Monday, celebrating Italian pride.
Mitch Albom, author of the Club Calvi Readers' Choice "The Little Liar," tells Mary Calvi about the inspiration for his new book "Twice"
Mark Sanchez was hospitalized with multiple stab wounds following the altercation on Oct. 4. He was then charged with battery involving serious bodily injury, a felony.
The Broncos found themselves trailing 11-10 after conceding a safety in the third quarter against a Jets team that managed just 82 total net yards.
Seven candidates are running for mayor of Jersey City, the second largest municipality in the Garden State.
New York City's annual Columbus Day Parade marches through Manhattan on Monday, celebrating Italian pride.
A high impact nor'easter is set to affect the New York City area, starting today and lingering through Monday.
With Election Day a little more than three weeks away, a recent poll shows Latinos are projected to make up a sizeable percentage of eligible voters citywide.
Mangione's lawyers asked a New York federal judge to toss several charges, including the one that carries the death penalty.
When crews arrived on the scene on Williams Avenue in the New Lots section, there were large flames on the first floor in the back of the building, FDNY officials said.
A high impact nor'easter is set to affect the New York City area, starting today and lingering through Monday.
As they say, all good things must come to an end. It's a First Alert Weather Day, as rain arrives with some weather whiplash.
Kristen Hogan faces an attempted murder charge after police said she laced a bottle of wine with a toxic chemical and her partner drank it.
The October 2025 supermoon appeared in the skies over NYC, Long Island, New Jersey and beyond Monday night.
The U.S. Drought Monitor rates most of New York, northern New Jersey and Connecticut as "abnormally dry."
Seven candidates are running for mayor of Jersey City, the second largest municipality in the Garden State.
A high impact nor'easter is set to affect the New York City area, starting today and lingering through Monday.
Acting Gov. Tahesha Way also declared a state of emergency, which is to take effect at 10 p.m. and stay in effect well into Monday.
Mark Bray said his views have been under attack since he wrote "Antifa: The Anti-Fascist Playbook"
One New Jersey high school canceled its homecoming dance that was set for this weekend, it said, due to low interest among students.
Sophomore Orion Newby says he did not used ChatGPT to write an essay.
Nassau County authorities say passing grades on commercial driving tests were for sale at the Garden City DMV.
We're gearing up for a round of wet weather in and around NYC, as a nor'easter takes aim at the East Coast this holiday weekend.
The woman learned she was one of the hundreds, if not thousands, of babies illegally adopted under Pinochet's dictatorship in Chile.
A fire burned through a building that was home to several businesses on East Marie Street in Nassau County, Long Island.
Seven candidates are running for mayor of Jersey City, the second largest municipality in the Garden State.
With Election Day a little more than three weeks away, a recent poll shows Latinos are projected to make up a sizeable percentage of eligible voters citywide.
Former President Joe Biden is undergoing radiation therapy and hormone treatment amid his ongoing treatment for prostate cancer, a spokesperson said.
Mark Bray said his views have been under attack since he wrote "Antifa: The Anti-Fascist Playbook"
President Trump said Friday he will impose an additional 100% tariff on imports from China starting next month — marking a significant escalation in the U.S.-China trade war.
About a dozen paramedics at Northwell Health's Lenox Hill Hospital received a letter stating their positions will be eliminated in 30 days.
Juan Namnun, the baseball coach at Frankford High School, is in the small group of men diagnosed with breast cancer each year.
The 2-year-old facility is breaking the stigma when it comes to addressing mental illness.
With time running out to avert a government shutdown, millions of Americans who get health insurance under the Affordable Care Act could soon face sharply higher premiums.
In handwritten notes he left behind, the gunman repeatedly referenced CTE and asked for his brain to be studied.
Diane Keaton had a decades-long career with performances in 1977's "Annie Hall," the "The Godfather" films, and many more.
Fans of sci-fi, fantasy, horror and more will bring their enthusiasm and costumes to the annual gathering, which runs through Sunday.
Dolly Parton's spokesperson told CBS News that she was filming the video to address fans' concerns.
Thirty paintings by Bob Ross are set to be auctioned to support public television stations after federal funding cuts.
FCI Fort Dix, one of several dozen federal prisons with a residential drug treatment program, will best allow Sean "Diddy" Combs "to address drug abuse issues," his lawyer said.
Mark Sanchez was hospitalized with multiple stab wounds following the altercation on Oct. 4. He was then charged with battery involving serious bodily injury, a felony.
The Broncos found themselves trailing 11-10 after conceding a safety in the third quarter against a Jets team that managed just 82 total net yards.
Aliaksei Protas had two goals and an assist, and the Capitals held on for a 4-2 win on Saturday night, spoiling New York's home opener.
Nico Hischier and Timo Meier each added a goal and two assists for the Devils in the 5-3 victory on Saturday night.
Adam Fox scored twice and added an assist as the New York Rangers beat the Penguins 6-1 to give new coach Mike Sullivan a victory in his return to Pittsburgh.
A multisensory show merges sound, scent, and art to reimagine the painter's 1908 journey through "the City of Canals."
Windsor Terrace neighbors are growing concerned the city's plan to redesign the busy four-lane corridor with bike lanes will make it less safe.
Ben Z's Law, named for a baby who died in a steam radiator accident in 2024, is heading to the mayor's desk after a supermajority in the NYC Council voted for it.
The park's carefully designed gardens and habitats make visitors forget they're in the middle of Brooklyn.
The beloved Coney Island landmark was recognized for its role in shaping Brooklyn's heritage and identity.
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.
Tens of thousands of people flooded Manhattan streets on June 2, 2024 for the 60th annual Israel Day on Fifth Parade.
CBS News New York's Craig Allen has the latest weather forecast.
CBS News New York's Craig Allen has the latest weather forecast.
CBS News New York's Craig Allen has the latest weather forecast.
CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer hits the streets to ask New Yorkers how they feel about social media etiquette.
CBS News New York's political reporter Marcia Kramer sits down with candidates James McGreevey and James Solomon for this episode of "The Point."
