MTA unveils new open gangway subways
Riders will be able to walk from one car to the next without going through doors.
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Riders will be able to walk from one car to the next without going through doors.
Officials say the new design will let passengers move between cars more easily.
The MTA says the $2 billion project risks being delayed by six-to-nine months because of Amtrak.
Klotz said he was punched after telling the teens to stop harassing an older man on the train.
Congressmen Josh Gottheimer and Mike Lawler are hoping to pump the brakes on the controversial measure.
The MTA says it needs to repair the more-than-a-century-old elevated tracks going to and from Grand Central.
The move will take effect at nine subway stations across the city on Monday. CBS2's Jessica Moore reports,
The MTA says the upgraded technology has shown to improve on-time service by 23% on some other lines.
Police say an emotionally disturbed man was following the worker before shots were fired. The suspect was hospitalized with critical injuries. CBS2's Elijah Westbrook reports.
Police say the suspect entered the station's train dispatch room and confronted a 51-year-old assistant dispatcher.
The outage went unnoticed for 24 hours, and two more days went by before repairs started, due to limited staffing.
It happened not long after a 65-year-old man was stabbed during an argument at the Bowling Green Station.
The MTA says the agents will no longer be stationary starting next year.
The MTA says the worker suffered some sort of medical emergency on the scaffolding and became unconscious.
Commuters say they're often stranded without a direct subway link between the boroughs.
CBS2's Political Reporter Marcia Kramer dives into both issues with the Brooklyn DA and MTA chairman.
Subway riders share their questions for MTA Chair and CEO Janno Lieber.
Subway riders sound off about the MTA and how they feel riding the rails.
Transportation officials say it's a good idea, especially since it's a Gridlock Alert Day.
The governor and transit officials said crime underground is down 21% since the start of the summer.
Nearly 200 people signed up to speak Saturday.
Six public hearings will take place between now and Aug. 31.
The report maps out where drivers will be tolled and how much they will have to pay.
The MTA alerted riders Monday morning about delays on the B, W, F and L lines.
Staffing shortages that have plagued the MTA for months are still causing delays in the subway system.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams has received several job offers for after his term ends in January, a spokesperson said. The spokesperson says Adams will serve out the remainder of his term.
An elderly man suffered a medical emergency while behind the wheel in Coney Island, Brooklyn, according to police. He struck three women, killing one.
Prosecutors say DNA obtained from a discarded straw has led to the indictment of a man accused of sexually assaulting and killing a New York teenager more than 40 years ago.
NYC mayoral candidates Zohran Mamdani, Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa face off Thursday in their first debate of the general election.
Some 32 Hillside residents are displaced and six businesses are impacted after the explosion and fire Tuesday, officials said.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams has received several job offers for after his term ends in January, a spokesperson said. The spokesperson says Adams will serve out the remainder of his term.
An elderly man suffered a medical emergency while behind the wheel in Coney Island, Brooklyn, according to police. He struck three women, killing one.
Prosecutors say DNA obtained from a discarded straw has led to the indictment of a man accused of sexually assaulting and killing a New York teenager more than 40 years ago.
NYC mayoral candidates Zohran Mamdani, Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa face off Thursday in their first debate of the general election.
No fatalities were reported in the collapse. Up to 15 cars are in the collapse zone, officials said.
A nor'easter that soaked the NYC area Sunday and Monday brought more than 4 inches of rainfall and winds above 60 mph.
A nor'easter that's bearing down on the NYC area continues to cause flooding concerns today for Long Island and New Jersey.
New Jersey is under a state of emergency, along with New York City and the surrounding region.
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.
Some 32 Hillside residents are displaced and six businesses are impacted after the explosion and fire Tuesday, officials said.
A New Jersey woman thought she bought Broadway tickets to celebrate her daughter's birthday, but they were turned away at the theater.
An explosion at the corner of Maple and Conklin avenues Tuesday sparked a six-alarm fire that damaged at least six businesses.
The New Jersey governor election is coming up on Nov. 4, and Tuesday is the last day to register to change your registration status.
A nor'easter that soaked the NYC area Sunday and Monday brought more than 4 inches of rainfall and winds above 60 mph.
Prosecutors say DNA obtained from a discarded straw has led to the indictment of a man accused of sexually assaulting and killing a New York teenager more than 40 years ago.
The New York Department of Health has confirmed the first locally-acquired case of chikungunya in the state.
A Long Island nurse learned she was positive for the BRCA mutation, which increases the risk of cancers.
Long Island has a deep and rich history in soccer, and now a new team and a new $25 million stadium is coming to Mitchell Field in Uniondale.
A Long Island family business devastated in an overnight fire last week is getting support and love from the Hicksville community.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams has received several job offers for after his term ends in January, a spokesperson said. The spokesperson says Adams will serve out the remainder of his term.
NYC mayoral candidates Zohran Mamdani, Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa face off Thursday in their first debate of the general election.
The government shutdown is in its third week as the Senate failed again to advance a House-passed measure to fund the government. Follow live updates here.
New York City Republican mayoral candidate Curtis Sliwa told CBS News President Trump should stay out of the race — arguing that he's strengthening Zohran Mamdani.
Another prosecutor was removed from a high-profile Justice Department outpost that is overseeing charges against Trump foes James Comey and Letitia James, a source told CBS News.
Nick Mangold, who spent his entire NFL career with the Jets, is seeking a kidney donor with type O blood.
A Long Island nurse learned she was positive for the BRCA mutation, which increases the risk of cancers.
Chemotherapy-induced alopecia is one of the most common and distressing side effects of chemotherapy. Scalp cooling is a treatment helping with hair loss.
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.
D'Angelo blurred the lines between sacred and sensual, defining modern R&B with his unique voice and musicianship.
The Brooklyn Mirage has been closed since 2024 following permit issues and last-minute show cancellations.
The move leaves just three bids remaining for the three gaming licenses to be awarded later this year.
D'Angelo's family said he died Tuesday after a "prolonged and courageous battle with cancer."
Alec Baldwin says he was trying to avoid a garbage truck "the size of a whale" when he crashed into a tree Monday on Long Island.
The back-to-back defending Western Conference-champion Edmonton Oilers beat the New York Rangers 2-0 on Tuesday night.
Long Island has a deep and rich history in soccer, and now a new team and a new $25 million stadium is coming to Mitchell Field in Uniondale.
Meier and Mercer each scored in the final seconds of power plays to lift the New Jersey Devils over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Monday night.
The Islanders remain winless, having allowed 13 goals to start the season.
The Rangers had two power-play chances in the second period. Washington had one in the third.
Flushing Meadows Corona Park has been too long overlooked, according to a report citing years of underfunding.
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.
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.
Video shows multiple emergency vehicles near a large parking garage. A photo shows a metal beam apparently came down, along with slabs of concrete, crushing at least three cars within the garage.
NYC mayoral candidates Zohran Mamdani, Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa face off Thursday in their first debate of the general election.
It happened at Norman Avenue and Eckford Street in Greenpoint.
CBS News New York's Tony Sadiku has the latest weather forecast.
The move is a stunning reversal for a proposal seen as a leading contender, since it would've built on an existing property that's had video slots and gaming since 2006. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
