New York lawmakers call for more bus funding before congestion pricing rollout
State leaders held a briefing Thursday, saying the city's bus system is currently the slowest in the world.
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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.
New York City is home to more than 700 bridges, and the MTA owns and operates seven of them connecting all five boroughs.
CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook has a closer look at the efforts to keep the bridge leading into New York City structurally sound.
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.
The plan now heads into a 60-day public comment period, and opposing lawmakers are starting constituent petitions.
Under the plan, most drivers will have to pay to enter Manhattan south of 60th Street from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Under the plan, most drivers will have to pay $15 to enter Manhattan south of 60th Street from 5 a.m. to 9 p.m. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook has the latest developments.
The board will vote today on whether to approve the Transit Mobility Review Board's recommended $15 toll for most cars entering Manhattan. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook has the details.
The board will vote today on whether to approve the Transit Mobility Review Board's recommended $15 toll for most cars entering Manhattan. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook has the details.
It came as Gov. Hochul and MTA executives joined transit advocates for a rally supporting congestion pricing, which will sock drivers with a $15 fee for entering the Central Business District.
Supporters of congestion pricing rallied Tuesday in Manhattan in the face of fierce opposition to the toll.
MTA officials continued to emphasize the money that drivers are expected to pay is meant to help better the city's transit system. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook reports on this morning's rally.
The MTA says it's working to ease your ride this season by testing equipment well before the first snowflakes start falling.
Winter arrives in just a few short weeks, and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority says it's already testing new equipment to be ready. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook has the story.
Today we expect to hear from MTA officials about the plan that would charge most drivers $15 to enter Manhattan below 60th Street. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook has the details.
The MTA's latest plan for congestion pricing is getting some bad reviews from commuters, lawmakers and small business owners, and the new toll could impact people who don't even drive. CBS New York's John Dias has the details.
We're getting the first look at what drivers could have to pay to enter Manhattan's Central Business District below 60th Street. CBS New York's Natalie Duddridge has reaction from drivers and subway riders alike.
We're learning what Tri-State Area drivers could be charged to get into New York's Central Business District once congestion pricing goes into effect.
For the first time, Tri-State Area commuters know what they could be charged to get into New York's Central Business District once congestion pricing goes into effect. CBS New York's John Dias has the details.
Lieber questioned Murphy's commitment to fix climate change by saying the governor's actions will cause more pollution while congestion pricing will reduce it.
The so-called vacuum train sucks up garbage along hundreds of miles of subway tracks, aiming to prevent service disruptions and improve track safety.
NYC mayoral candidates Zohran Mamdani, Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa each made their case to New Yorkers on why they deserve to be elected.
It happened just before 9 a.m. at the rail yards at 12th Avenue and 30th Street.
Among those taken into custody in the betting investigation today are Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups, Terry Rozier of the Miami Heat and former NBA player Damon Jones.
The Broadway League and Musicians Local 802 announced the deal early Thursday morning, as the strike deadline approached.
New Yorkers had one last chance to see Zohran Mamdani, Curtis Sliwa and Andrew Cuomo face off.
NYC mayoral candidates Zohran Mamdani, Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa each made their case to New Yorkers on why they deserve to be elected.
It happened just before 9 a.m. at the rail yards at 12th Avenue and 30th Street.
The Broadway League and Musicians Local 802 announced the deal early Thursday morning, as the strike deadline approached.
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.
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.
NYC mayoral candidates Zohran Mamdani, Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa each made their case to New Yorkers on why they deserve to be elected.
Among those taken into custody in the betting investigation today are Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups, Terry Rozier of the Miami Heat and former NBA player Damon Jones.
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.
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.
Among those taken into custody in the betting investigation today are Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups, Terry Rozier of the Miami Heat and former NBA player Damon Jones.
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.
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.
It happened just before 9 a.m. at a construction site at the rail yards at 12th Avenue and 30th Street.
The Broadway League and Musicians Local 802 announced the deal early Thursday morning. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
Democrat Zohran Mamdani, independent Andrew Cuomo and Republican Curtis Sliwa each made their case to New Yorkers why they deserve the vote. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
CBS News New York's Tony Sadiku has the latest weather forecast.
CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn has your First Alert Forecast for October 22 at 11 p.m.
