LIRR riders brace for chaos as MTA plans for possible strike
More than 270,000 daily riders are bracing for major chaos if Long Island Rail Road workers go on strike. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
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More than 270,000 daily riders are bracing for major chaos if Long Island Rail Road workers go on strike. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority released its plan for commuters if LIRR service is indeed suspended due to a strike.
Gov. Kathy Hochul took a victory lap Wednesday after announcing New York City subway crime fell to historic lows over the summer.
The governor also took a shot at U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, who had threatened to withhold federal funds from the MTA if the situation underground did not improve. CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
Unions representing half of the LIRR's workforce, including engineers and ticket workers, claim higher wages are three years overdue.
Unions representing half of the LIRR's workforce, including engineers and ticket workers, say higher wages are three years overdue. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
A Staten Island dad says he unknowingly racked up thousands in late fees and fines, nearly 5x the cost of the original tolls. CBS News New York's Mahsa Saeidi investigates.
MTA Chair and CEO Janno Lieber said the investigation is still underway.
The MTA is investigating video circulating online that appears to show minors operating a subway train in Queens, and it's raising a lot of questions. CBS News New York's Dave Carlin reports.
More than 800,000 daily MTA bus riders are experiencing their first weekday commute under Phase 2 of the Queens bus network redesign.
CBS News New York's Elle McLogan found mixed reviews from riders in Rockaway.
More than 800,000 daily MTA bus riders are experiencing their first weekday commute under Phase 2 of the redesign. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook has reaction from riders and officials.
More than 800,000 riders are being impacted by the changes to Queens bus routes.
Bus riders in Queens are facing the first weekday commute since the bus network redesign was fully implemented over the weekend. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
The MTA is promising faster speeds and shorter waits, but not everyone is on board. CBS News New York's Elle McLogan has the story from Astoria.
The final phase rolled out Sunday in the northwest and southwest sections of the borough. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said Wednesday that President Trump is impatient and ready to get the project up and running. CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is on his way to New York City to share an update on the Penn Station redevelopment project. CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer has the background.
The MTA says a maintenance vehicle is disabled on the Metro-North tracks in Woodlawn, and crews are responding to downed wires on the LIRR tracks in Hicksville.
7 train service is limited in Manhattan as police investigate a person struck by a train at Grand Central-42nd Street, the MTA says.
Service was suspended but has resumed with delays after the MTA says a person was struck by a train at Grand Central-42nd Street.
At least one person was in critical condition after the crash near Glenwood Road and Ralph Avenue in the Canarsie section, officials said.
New Yorkers had a chance to weigh in on the MTA's proposed subway and bus fare hikes Tuesday in Brooklyn.
Two more public hearings are being held Wednesday on the agency's proposal to raise subway and bus fares to $3. CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo reports.
New Yorkers had their say about paying more to commute Tuesday. The MTA has proposed another fare hikes, it says to maintain the aging system, but as CBS News New York's Alecia Reid reports, some say even a small increase will have a big impact.
Curtis Sliwa says he's staying in the race. Last week, Andrew Cuomo said Sliwa staying would make it very hard for him to beat frontrunner Zohran Mamdani.
A former N.Y. Department of Corrections officer has been found guilty and two others were acquitted in the killing of Robert Brooks, an inmate at an upstate prison.
The baby was found wrapped in a sheet in a stairwell and was taken to the hospital in stable condition, according to police.
Another whale has died after becoming beached off the coast of the Jersey Shore, according to officials with the Marine Mammal Stranding Center.
The Halloween tradition strolled through Manhattan's East Village on Sunday, with furry friends dressed in colorful costumes.
Curtis Sliwa says he's staying in the race. Last week, Andrew Cuomo said Sliwa staying would make it very hard for him to beat frontrunner Zohran Mamdani.
A former N.Y. Department of Corrections officer has been found guilty and two others were acquitted in the killing of Robert Brooks, an inmate at an upstate prison.
The baby was found wrapped in a sheet in a stairwell and was taken to the hospital in stable condition, according to police.
The Halloween tradition strolled through Manhattan's East Village on Sunday, with furry friends dressed in colorful costumes.
With 16 days to go before the election, the candidates are trying to take advantage of every remaining second on the campaign trail to convince voters they're the best person for the job.
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.
Another whale has died after becoming beached off the coast of the Jersey Shore, according to officials with the Marine Mammal Stranding Center.
The multi-vehicle crash shut down Ringwood Avenue on Sunday and caused schools to have a delayed opening Monday.
Alpha Sigma Phi said it placed its Rutgers chapter on an interim suspension amid an investigation into whether the teen was being hazed.
Bridgewater officials claim Somerset County overstepped its bounds and took out way too many trees near Washington Valley Park.
Obama's ad backing Sherrill mentions her background as a mom, Navy pilot and one-time federal prosecutor.
Santos was released from prison late Friday after President Trump commuted his seven-year sentence for committing wire fraud and aggravated identity theft.
President Santos served less than three months of his seven-year sentence for wire fraud and identity theft before President Trump signed a commutation.
The move comes after a bombshell report revealed hundreds of racist, bigoted and antisemitic remarks in a group chat.
In a post on Truth Social, the president said the ex-New York congressman has been "horribly mistreated" in prison.
Dr. Christine Riordan looked away from cameras at her court appearance after prosecutors said she drunkenly crashed onto train tracks and caused an electrical explosion.
Curtis Sliwa says he's staying in the race. Last week, Andrew Cuomo said Sliwa staying would make it very hard for him to beat frontrunner Zohran Mamdani.
With 16 days to go before the election, the candidates are trying to take advantage of every remaining second on the campaign trail to convince voters they're the best person for the job.
Santos was released from prison late Friday after President Trump commuted his seven-year sentence for committing wire fraud and aggravated identity theft.
Federal officials found a "suspicious stand" near the area used by Air Force One when President Trump travels to Florida, FBI Director Kash Patel said Sunday.
After his disastrous performance in the primary, New York's former governor is hoping his second time on the ballot this year is the charm.
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.
Chemotherapy-induced alopecia is one of the most common and distressing side effects of chemotherapy. Scalp cooling is a treatment helping with hair loss.
About a dozen paramedics at Northwell Health's Lenox Hill Hospital received a letter stating their positions will be eliminated in 30 days.
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 Brooklyn Mirage has been closed since 2024, in part due to permit issues and last-minute show cancellations.
D'Angelo blurred the lines between sacred and sensual, defining modern R&B with his unique voice and musicianship.
The Brooklyn Mirage has been closed since 2024 following permit issues and last-minute show cancellations.
The Broncos mounted an impressive comeback from a 19-point deficit to secure a fourth-straight win on Sunday, beating the New York Giants in Denver 33-32.
Quarterback Justin Fields was benched during the Jets' 13-6 loss on Sunday that dropped them to 0-7.
Artemi Panarin now has 33 points (eight goals, 25 assists) in 24 career games against the Canadiens.
Each team had 50% possession but New York City outshot the Sounders 16-8.
John McCarthy stopped three shots in his first start for the Red Bulls (12-15-7).
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.
A multisensory show merges sound, scent, and art to reimagine the painter's 1908 journey through "the City of Canals."
Windsor Terrace neighbors are growing concerned the city's plan to redesign the busy four-lane corridor with bike lanes will make it less safe.
Ben Z's Law, named for a baby who died in a steam radiator accident in 2024, is heading to the mayor's desk after a supermajority in the NYC Council voted for it.
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.
Join us this Friday morning live from Newark Tech in New Jersey.
New data shows more than 154,000 city public school students experienced homelessness in the 2024-2025 school year -- that's nearly 1 in 7 students in the system.
CBS News New York's Tony Sadiku has the latest weather forecast.
Service on the 4 and 5 lines is back up and running after the MTA said two cars decoupled Sunday night, leading to extensive delays. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook has the details.
The multi-vehicle crash shut down Ringwood Ave. on Sunday, and it's causing a 90-minute delayed opening for schools Monday. CBS News New York's Aziza Shuler has the latest.
