MTA announces first fully ADA-accessible station on LIRR Babylon branch
The Copiague LIRR station will be made fully ADA accessible in the coming weeks, MTA Chair and CEO Janno Lieber said.
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The Copiague LIRR station will be made fully ADA accessible in the coming weeks, MTA Chair and CEO Janno Lieber said.
Auditions for the MTA's "Music Under New York" program were held Wednesday at Grand Central Madison. Performers had five minutes in front of a panel of two dozen judges.
The MTA is buying a fleet of buses from New Jersey Transit ahead of congestion pricing going into effect. The 15 buses worth $100,000 will provide maintenance parts for an existing fleet and aims to improve express service to Brooklyn and Staten Island.
The brand new, 400,000-square-foot facility is now operating at what the MTA calls the Harmon Shop in Croton-on-Hudson.
The Five Boro Bike Tour returns to New York City today, which means street closures citywide. See where the bike tour starts and when it will end.
A man accused of brutally assaulting an MTA worker may not stand trial. Attorneys are now waiting for his mental health to be evaluated, but as CBS New York's Natalie Duddridge reports, transit workers are angry and demanding justice.
The controversial New York City congestion pricing tolls set to start June 30 are facing another lawsuit, this time from Long Island.
To counter congestion pricing, a 10% discount has been approved for LIRR, Metro-North riders who buy monthly passes.
The MTA board on Tuesday approved a 10% discount for LIRR, Metro-North riders who buy monthly passes. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
As New York City prepares for the start of congestion pricing, the MTA says some LIRR and Metro-North riders could see savings.
As New York City prepares for the controversial tolling system, some who ride the rails may get a discount. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
As New York City prepares for the start of congestion pricing, the MTA says some LIRR and Metro-North riders could see savings. But there's a catch. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
As the MTA rolls out its controversial congestion pricing plan for drivers, sources tell CBS New York it's also considering savings for New York City residents who ride the Long Island and Metro-North railroads.
The MTA says it'll start charging drivers on June 30 if they enter Manhattan below 60th Street. The congestion pricing plan isn't going over well with many drivers. CBS New York's Alecia Reid heard reactions.
Drivers entering Manhattan below 60th Street will be hit with new tolls on June 30.
The MTA will invest $6 billion over the next decade to make mass transit more resilient to flooding during inclement weather.
Recent storms have brought heavy rains that flooded subways and buses. Now, the MTA is unveiling a plan to make mass transit more resilient. It includes a $6 billion investment over the next decade, and they've already started making improvements. CBS New York's Alecia Reid explains.
New legislation to block the MTA's congestion pricing plan is being crafted by New York Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis and New Jersey Congressman Josh Gottheimer.
The MTA's own assessment says there will be an uptick in pollutants in Bergen County, Bronx and Staten Island due to congestion pricing.
The man may have been suffering a mental health episode when he ended up on the tracks at the Brooklyn Bridge/City Hall station. CBS New York's Kristie Keleshian reports.
Residents in Coney Island and Gravesend are worried about proposed bus route changes in their neighbors, saying parts of the MTA's plan just don't make sense. CBS New York's Hannah Kliger reports.
CBS New York did some digging and found out just how much the MTA has budgeted for congestion pricing pollution mitigation.
CBS New York's Marcia Kramer did some digging and found out just how much the MTA has budgeted for congestion pricing pollution mitigation.
The electric van is one of 15 that will soon carry customers as part of a pilot program.
From eating cash to long lines, subway riders in Queens say their MetroCard machines are a mess.
Southampton Village homeowners may not hand over the keys to their rental properties for less than two weeks at a time.
There's a push in New York to ease the state's pepper spray laws to allow people to buy it in more stores and online.
Agents seized over 40 pounds of methamphetamine, cocaine and fentanyl used to manufacture MDMA, or ecstasy, the DEA said.
CVS said the pharmacy chain cannot vaccinate those even with a prescription in Massachusetts, Nevada and New Mexico due to state laws and regulations.
Over a dozen local organizations also joined the fair, offering services like CPR lessons, vision tests and more.
Southampton Village homeowners may not hand over the keys to their rental properties for less than two weeks at a time.
There's a push in New York to ease the state's pepper spray laws to allow people to buy it in more stores and online.
Agents seized over 40 pounds of methamphetamine, cocaine and fentanyl used to manufacture MDMA, or ecstasy, the DEA said.
Over a dozen local organizations also joined the fair, offering services like CPR lessons, vision tests and more.
White House border czar Tom Homan made it clear that cities like New York will be targeted next in a wave of immigration roundups.
NYC and the surrounding area could see a chance of rain today, but the forecast is looking bright for the holiday weekend ahead.
If you have waited until the last minute to finish back-to-school shopping, experts say at this point, it may pay to wait a little longer.
On Monday, Fairfield National, the Metro Region champions, was welcomed back home after an incredibly impressive season.
Parents can prepare for end-of-the-summer challenges, like anxiety over the first day of school, earlier bedtimes and cellphone bans.
The town of Fairfield will throw a parade Monday to celebrate the Little League team's World Series run.
New Jersey government agencies are urging precautions against the mosquito-borne illness after multiple positive cases in humans.
Newark Airport flight concerns continue after a ground stop led to hours of delays as Labor Day Weekend travel takes off.
NYC and the surrounding area could see a chance of rain today, but the forecast is looking bright for the holiday weekend ahead.
This marks the second planned station closure this year. Back in February, it shut down for 25 days.
If you have waited until the last minute to finish back-to-school shopping, experts say at this point, it may pay to wait a little longer.
Southampton Village homeowners may not hand over the keys to their rental properties for less than two weeks at a time.
The Plainedge School District in North Massapequa says it invested $250,000 to equip every classroom, hallway, gym and field with smart cameras and devices.
Security footage showed a man picking the dog up from the family's front yard in Woodmere and driving away with him.
If you have waited until the last minute to finish back-to-school shopping, experts say at this point, it may pay to wait a little longer.
A Long Island family is heartbroken over the apparent theft of their dog right off their front lawn. They've spent hours calling vets, shelters and even fire departments, but no one has seen him.
There's a push in New York to ease the state's pepper spray laws to allow people to buy it in more stores and online.
White House border czar Tom Homan made it clear that cities like New York will be targeted next in a wave of immigration roundups.
Mayor Eric Adams was in the Bronx on Thursday afternoon, meeting with community leaders following a dramatic surge in gun violence.
The Trump administration has picked HHS Deputy Secretary Jim O'Neill to lead the CDC, a source familiar with the matter said, after the former director was fired and senior leaders resigned.
A federal judge in New York kept alive a lawsuit accusing officials in Saudi Arabia of assisting the Sept. 11 hijackers — which the Saudi government has vehemently denied.
New York City's investigation into a deadly Legionnaires' disease cluster in Central Harlem is over, the city Health Department says.
New Jersey government agencies are urging precautions against the mosquito-borne illness after multiple positive cases in humans.
No new cases have been reported in the impacted ZIP codes — 10027, 10030, 10035, 10037 and 10039 — since Aug. 13.
New York City health officials are investigating cases of Legionnaires' disease at an apartment building in the Bronx.
Parents can prepare for end-of-the-summer challenges, like anxiety over the first day of school, earlier bedtimes and cellphone bans.
"Concert Joe" fills his Bay Ridge apartment with memorabilia from five decades of live music obsession.
The English rock band Oasis is coming to the New York City area for two concerts this weekend in New Jersey.
Fans have been eager to learn everything they can ever since Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce announced their engagement in a joint post.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce announced the news of their engagement with photos on Instagram.
Jerry Adler's acting credits include "The Sopranos" and "The Good Wife." He also had 53 Broadway productions to his name, all behind the scenes.
Taylor Townsend and Jelena Ostapenko's post-match back-and-forth at the U.S. Open remained a topic of conversation Thursday.
The Yankees homered for the sixth straight game, with 18 total in that span.
The Marlins scored three unearned runs in the seventh inning of a 7-4 victory Thursday night over the sloppy Mets.
Staley, who has coached South Carolina to three national championships, interviewed with the Knicks before they hired Mike Brown.
The NFL dropped its 2025 rivalry jerseys on Thursday, giving Jets fans a first look at their "Gotham City"-inspired uniforms.
"Concert Joe" fills his Bay Ridge apartment with memorabilia from five decades of live music obsession.
As developers tout jobs and investment, opponents warn of displacement, addiction and strained infrastructure.
Brighton Beach has one of New York City's largest elderly populations, supported by local organizations and volunteers.
Thursday night's tidal flooding may be in part to blame for a large fire at a Long Island marina that destroyed a restaurant and several boats.
The city-owned section of the BQE would cost billions to fix, with construction not expected to begin until 2029.
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.
Police say vandals targeted the home of a New York Times editor over the paper's coverage of the Israel-Hamas war.
Southampton Village homeowners may no longer hand over the keys to their rental properties for less than two weeks at a time. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
The Queens bus network redesign will be fully implemented this weekend.
New York will soon start sending out its promised inflation refund checks to eligible residents.
One man is dead after a stabbing early Friday morning in Harlem.
