Gov. Hochul getting involved to combat 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.
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A series of violent incidents underground is prompting a response from state and city leaders. CBS New York's Doug Williams has the latest.
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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.
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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.
State leaders held a briefing Thursday, saying the city's bus system is currently the slowest in the world.
Investigators say there was also a track issue near the West 8th Street station, and the two factors combined to cause the derailment.
Concerned advocates are calling on Gov. Hochul to take action after the second subway derailment in a week.
MTA officials say crews worked overnight to remove the trains from the tracks and restore service.
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The multi-billion dollar light rail line would connect Brooklyn and Queens, shortening the travel time between the boroughs.
The multi-billion dollar light rail line would connect Brooklyn and Queens, shortening the travel time between the boroughs. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook has an update on the project.
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