Suspect appears in court for 2022 assault on MTA employee
Police said Alexander Wright assaulted MTA cleaner Anthony Nelson while he was on the job at the Pelham Bay subway station in 2022.
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Police said Alexander Wright assaulted MTA cleaner Anthony Nelson while he was on the job at the Pelham Bay subway station in 2022.
Police said Alexander Wright assaulted MTA cleaner Anthony Nelson while he was on the job at the Pelham Bay subway station in 2022.
A man was shot with his own gun after an argument on the subway during the evening rush in Downtown Brooklyn.
Transport Workers Union Local 100 officials say the governor's plan falls short of providing a long-term solution.
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.
Another subway rider was attacked overnight, this time after police say he tried to stand up for an elderly woman in the Bronx.
Hochul announced that a combined 1,000 personnel would be deployed to help the NYPD conduct bag checks.
Recently, there has been a series of violent incidents on the subway, including an attack on a 17-year-old who was defending her pregnant sister. CBS New York's Doug Williams has the latest from elected leaders and riders.
A series of violent incidents underground is prompting a response from state and city leaders. CBS New York's Doug Williams has the latest.
The MTA says new tolls are needed to keep the transit system running, but there's been a lot of pushback at the public hearings.
Nearly two dozen taxi drivers rallied outside MTA headquarters in Lower Manhattan expressing disapproval of the new tolls. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
Potential setbacks include the rollout of new subway cars, upgrades to the signal system and subway stations.
The MTA says potential setbacks include the rollout of new subway cars, as well as upgrades to its signal system and subway stations. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
After four public hearings, the MTA Board is expected to hold a final vote on the congestion pricing program in the spring.
A subway conductor slashed in the neck at a Brooklyn subway station spoke exclusively to CBS New York about the attack.
At Wednesday's board meeting, the agency said the tolls readers are almost fully installed and will be ready to go live in June. CBS New York's Natalie Duddridge has the latest.
Police said a Mercedes collided with the MTA bus, causing a 33-year-old passenger to be ejected from the car.
They are expected to rally at City Hall, demanding the program be halted until a full environmental impact study.
They are expected to rally at City Hall, demanding the program be halted until a full environmental impact study. CBS New York's Doug Williams has the latest.
It's the second deadly subway incident to happen in the Bronx in the past 11 days.
The mayor says the subway system is averaging about six felonies a day, and he wants to see those statistics improve.
The MTA said it geared up by putting chains on bus tires and placing extra crews on subway and commuter lines to respond to issues quickly.
Westbound trains on the main line are bypassing Kew Gardens, Forest Hills and Woodside.
It came as state leaders held a briefing Thursday, saying the city's bus system is currently the slowest in the world. CBS New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
State leaders held a briefing Thursday, saying the city's bus system is currently the slowest in the world.
New Yorkers had one last chance to see Zohran Mamdani, Curtis Sliwa and Andrew Cuomo face off.
The Cavs and Knicks are expected to be two of the top contenders in the East, though neither is ready to look like it yet.
Nets first-round draft pick Danny Wolf sat out after spraining an ankle during the morning shootaround.
New Jersey denied three Wild power plays to extend its streak of penalty kills to 21.
The measure would have required two qualified medical responders to work on every 911 EMT call, according to the union.
New Yorkers had one last chance to see Zohran Mamdani, Curtis Sliwa and Andrew Cuomo face off.
The measure would have required two qualified medical responders to work on every 911 EMT call, according to the union.
From Greenpoint community gardens to Governor's Island orchards, New Yorkers are reconnecting with the city's agricultural past through historic fruit trees.
Hundreds of people waited in line for hours to catch the performance on a livestream.
Gardy Coriolan was trying to subdue an unruly patient while working an overnight shift at Mercy Hospital in Rockville Centre, police say.
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.
A report by the Berkeley Lab estimates the power usage of data centers more than doubled between 2017 and 2023, largely due to the growth in AI servers.
Police said the coyote attacked a man working in their yard in the area of Oak Road. He was knocked to the ground and bitten repeatedly.
Voter enthusiasm and turnout could be critical to the New Jersey governor's race between Jack Ciattarelli and Mikie Sherrill.
Mayor Steven Fulop said street crime officers observed the man acting suspiciously with "a bulge in his clothing consistent with a possible firearm."
With longtime Mayor Steven Fulop opting not to run for another term, Jersey City now has seven candidates to choose from to replace him.
Gardy Coriolan was trying to subdue an unruly patient while working an overnight shift at Mercy Hospital in Rockville Centre, police say.
Thomas Mascia pleaded guilty over the summer to falsely reporting an incident, tampering with physical evidence and official misconduct.
Three of the band's founding members are from Long Island, and this is their first time playing the arena where they grew up going to see shows.
Officials say the driver was drunk and high when he sideswiped a police officer, sending his squad car into a ravine.
Some constituents are outraged about the clemency order that freed disgraced former Rep. George Santos Friday.
New Yorkers had one last chance to see Zohran Mamdani, Curtis Sliwa and Andrew Cuomo face off.
The measure would have required two qualified medical responders to work on every 911 EMT call, according to the union.
The Trump administration is planning to demolish the entirety of the White House's East Wing as early as this weekend, two senior administration officials said, part of a ballroom project championed by President Trump.
NYC mayoral candidates Zohran Mamdani, Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa faced off in their final debate of the 2025 general election.
"You will never see me in the studios of WABC ever again," Sliwa said during the interview with Sid Rosenberg.
The next time you're buying something sweet at a New York City restaurant, you may notice a new warning comes with it.
The newly expanded facility will serve more than 30,000 children annually and is the borough's only pediatric trauma center.
The Womb Bus offers an opportunity for new and expecting moms to form a special bond.
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.
Hundreds of people waited in line for hours to catch the performance on a livestream.
The NFL is not considering dropping Bad Bunny as its Super Bowl halftime headline performer, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said.
Three of the band's founding members are from Long Island, and this is their first time playing the arena where they grew up going to see shows.
Limp Bizkit, with roots in Jacksonville, Florida, emerged in the late 1990s with a sound that melds alternative rock, heavy metal and rap.
Frehley was recovering from a "minor fall" that forced him to cancel a scheduled performance in late September, his tour manager had said.
The Cavs and Knicks are expected to be two of the top contenders in the East, though neither is ready to look like it yet.
Nets first-round draft pick Danny Wolf sat out after spraining an ankle during the morning shootaround.
New Jersey denied three Wild power plays to extend its streak of penalty kills to 21.
Justin Fields got the first-team reps in drills during Wednesday's practice, but Aaron Glenn is keeping the decision under wraps.
The NFL is not considering dropping Bad Bunny as its Super Bowl halftime headline performer, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said.
From Greenpoint community gardens to Governor's Island orchards, New Yorkers are reconnecting with the city's agricultural past through historic fruit trees.
A new survey found hundreds of illegally parked vehicles in the Downtown Brooklyn every day.
The newly expanded facility will serve more than 30,000 children annually and is the borough's only pediatric trauma center.
Families visiting Most Holy Trinity Cemetery say they've been left searching for the graves of loved ones after thousands of copper monuments were stolen over the years.
Flushing Meadows Corona Park has been too long overlooked, according to a report citing years of underfunding.
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 Lonnie Quinn has your First Alert Forecast for October 22 at 11 p.m.
Hundreds of people packed Lincoln Center for Misty Copeland's final performance with the American Ballet Theatre.
Some theaters in New York City could soon go dark. Broadway musicians are threatening to strike if they don't get a new union contract. CBS News New York's Dick Brennan reports.
After Tuesday's ICE raid targeting vendors on Canal Street, the federal government is warning there could be more crackdowns across the city. CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo reports on a rally held in support of vendors.
New York City's mayoral candidates debated again Wednesday in their last clash before Election Day, and they did not hold back. CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer and Ali Bauman report.
