Children with autism voice special subway safety announcements
The MTA is running announcements recorded by children on the autism spectrum in honor of Autism Acceptance Month.
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The MTA is running announcements recorded by children on the autism spectrum in honor of Autism Acceptance Month.
The agency has been running announcement recorded by children on the autism spectrum. CBS2's Zinnia Maldonado sat down with a few of the lucky kids and their parents.
Members of the fare evasion team asked riders for proof of payment, but told cops one man got angry and refused.
The agency is rolling out barriers, cameras and blue lighting at stations across the city.
CBS2's Elijah Westbrook spoke with officials about the new strategy and how you might see it in action during your next commute.
The more than 2,200 agents will provide face-to-face customer service to passengers.
The workers are expected to interact with customers and help them navigate their way around town. CBS2's Elijah Westbrook reports.
They say there are as many as 30 elevators a day out of commission. CBS2's Elijah Westbrook hears more of their concerns.
As part of the effort, station agents will now be out of the booths to provide customer service.
Officials say the vehicles belong to drivers responsible for nearly $600,000 in unpaid tolls and fees.
The victim told police he was riding a B-44 bus Tuesday in Brooklyn when he was shot in the rear end.
Police say a man was shot on board a B44 bus after getting into an argument with another man and woman.
The MTA has made more changes based on recent complaints from commuters.
After a week of frustration for some riders, there's a new plan in place to help ease the commuting chaos. CBS2's Hannah Kliger has more.
The Long Island Rail Road is adding three trains for Brooklyn-bound commuters after many complained about last week's schedule changes. CBS2's Hannah Kliger has the latest.
A portion of the Port Washington branch was shut down Friday morning for track repairs in Queens.
The railroad says it's working to alleviate crowding on trains and adding new service, but will it be enough? CBS2's John Dias reports from Atlantic Terminal.
Nearly 2,000 people have now signed a petition demanding the MTA provide improved service.
We're on day three of the new schedules, but it's not getting any easier for some riders. CBS2's Jenna DeAngelis reports.
The railroad made some major changes to its schedules earlier this week for the first time in nearly a century. CBS2's John Dias has reaction from riders.
Amtrak plans to close portions of the tunnel to make repairs needed after Superstorm Sandy. CBS2s Elijah Westbrook reports.
Grand Central Madison service is fully up and running, connecting commuters to the East Side. CBS2's John Dias has the details.
We spoke with residents along the LIRR's Atlantic Branch about their concerns.
The push comes after police say 15-year-old Zackery Nazario died Monday by the Williamsburg Bridge.
Police say the teen hit a beam, fell onto the tracks and was struck by an oncoming train.
New York is the most expensive state for car insurance, according to Bankrate.
The Red Wings dropped their second straight.
Macklin Celebrini had his second career hat trick and set up Will Smith's goal in overtime as part of a five-point game.
The department said a sergeant and four officers have been suspended without pay for 30 days.
Lauren Semanchik and Tyler Webb were fatally shot by Semanchik's ex-boyfriend at her Franklin Township home in August, police say.
New York is the most expensive state for car insurance, according to Bankrate.
The department said a sergeant and four officers have been suspended without pay for 30 days.
Officials say the site for a new elementary school in Brooklyn is safe, but some are skeptical because of lingering contamination from a decades-old Superfund site.
As NYC voters make up their minds between Mamdani, Cuomo and Sliwa, here's a look at where the endorsements stand heading into Election Day.
The legendary rockers will play on July 7, 9, 12 and 14 in New York City -- before heading to Edinburgh, Scotland; Dublin and London.
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.
Lauren Semanchik and Tyler Webb were fatally shot by Semanchik's ex-boyfriend at her Franklin Township home in August, police say.
The 11-year-old, 8-pound, Shih Tzu was killed over the weekend in Ho-Ho-Kus, prompting a growing concern with Halloween approaching.
New Jersey will elect a new governor in less than two weeks and the candidates couldn't be further apart on their vision for the Garden State.
The legendary rockers will play on July 7, 9, 12 and 14 in New York City -- before heading to Edinburgh, Scotland; Dublin and London.
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.
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 Jersey will elect a new governor in less than two weeks and the candidates couldn't be further apart on their vision for the Garden State.
As NYC voters make up their minds between Mamdani, Cuomo and Sliwa, here's a look at where the endorsements stand heading into Election Day.
Eric Adams and Andrew Cuomo appeared at NYCHA's Carver Houses Thursday afternoon for the endorsement. They embraced when they met.
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.
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.
The legendary rockers will play on July 7, 9, 12 and 14 in New York City -- before heading to Edinburgh, Scotland; Dublin and London.
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.
The Red Wings dropped their second straight.
Macklin Celebrini had his second career hat trick and set up Will Smith's goal in overtime as part of a five-point game.
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.
Officials say the site for a new elementary school in Brooklyn is safe, but some are skeptical because of lingering contamination from a decades-old Superfund site.
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.
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 23 at 11 p.m.
Mayor Eric Adams threw his support behind former Gov. Andrew Cuomo in the race to replace him Thursday, as there are signs Zohran Mamdani could pick up a key endorsement soon. CBS News New York's Dick Brennan reports.
A Queens family says they struggled for months to get help after their car was rear-ended, even though they have insurance. Desperate for a fix, they turned to CBS News New York investigator Mahsa Saeidi, who got results and has a warning for everyone on the road.
It was supposed to be a week full of excitement for the NBA as it tipped off the new season, but instead it's been chock full of indictments in two gambling probes involving NBA players and members of the mafia. CBS News New York's Andrew Ramos reports.
Prosecutors say when a Franklin Township sergeant was sent to respond to a 911 call reporting gunshots and screams, he first went in the opposite direction to an ATM. CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo has more on the timeline of events leading to charges.
