LIRR running more service, but dealing with more delays, report shows
The Long Island Rail Road has been running more service than ever, but it has also been dealing with more delays, a new report shows.
Watch CBS News
The Long Island Rail Road has been running more service than ever, but it has also been dealing with more delays, a new report shows.
Thanks to the expansion of the Grand Central Madison terminal, the LIRR has been running more service than ever before, but a new report shows it also has been dealing with more delays, and the pause on congestion pricing could make it worse. CBS New York's John Dias breaks it down.
In Brooklyn, seven people were hurt after a crash involving an MTA bus Wednesday afternoon.
Charging less than the $15 initially proposed is latest idea for finding money for the MTA. CBS New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
CBS New York's political reporter Marcia Kramer talks to New Yorkers about the congestion pricing pause and what it means for mass transit.
Service suspensions are underway on the G line. The three-phase project to upgrade aging signals is expected to last until September. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3ziz4G5
The MTA says riders can rely on prompt shuttle buses during six-week shutdown of G train line in Queens and Brooklyn.
The Long Island Rail Road is another step closer to full accessibility.
It could be a rough summer for the 160,000 riders who take the G train every day. CBS New York's Christina Fan reports.
The MTA says riders will have to rely on shuttle buses for six weeks to get around parts of Brooklyn and Queens. CBS New York's Christina Fan has more on what it means for your commute.
The MTA is assuring riders shuttle bus service will be prompt during the duration of the upgrade work. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
The MTA board voted Wednesday to officially put congestion pricing on hold. CBS New York's Derick Waller has a look at what that means for other projects.
Police say two people were shot and the MTA bus was struck when gunfire rang out in Harlem. CBS New York's Shosh Bedrosian reports from the scene.
As CBS New York's Dave Carlin reports, musicians who play on platforms are getting dedicated spaces.
Gov. Kathy Hochul's decision to put a pause on congestion pricing has forced the MTA board to consider Wednesday what projects might have to be scrapped or put on hold. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
The MTA board is expected to formally put congestion pricing on pause and lay out what New Yorkers will not be getting without the anticipated revenue. CBS New York's Derick Waller has the latest.
It's always tough to beat the heat on the subway, but the MTA is taking precautions this week as temperatures soar. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
An MTA official said work on the 2nd Avenue Subway is now on hold following Gov. Kathy Hochul's decision to pause congestion pricing.
The MTA is now using new technology to prevent drivers from taking up space in New York City bus lanes.
The ACE program has been activated on 623 buses across 14 routes throughout Brooklyn, Queens, Manhattan, and the Bronx. CBS New York's Zinnia Maldonado has more on how it works.
Richard Davey, the outgoing president of NYC Transit, says he was "shocked" when Gov. Kathy Hochul put the brakes on congestion pricing.
Richard Davey is going back to Boston after years as the president of New York City Transit. Watch his interview on CBS New York's "The Point with Marcia Kramer."
Gov. Kathy Hochul is proposing to bring back a public mask ban that was lifted during the pandemic. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook has a look at what she has to say.
A group of advocates led by NYC Comptroller Brad Lander is considering all legal avenues to save congestion pricing.
New York City Comptroller Brad Lander and others say they expect the tolling plan to be enacted by June 30, as the law requires. CBS New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
Once an elementary school teacher in the Bronx, Kamar Samuels now leads the nation's largest school system under NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
Richard Codey, the former governor of New Jersey and the state's longest-serving lawmaker, has died, his family announced.
The potential for a major nurses strike in New York City is growing by the minute Sunday, as hospitals and the New York State Nurses Association remain without a deal.
Here is everything you need to know about how to watch and stream the 2026 Golden Globes live.
As activists say Iran's anti-government unrest has seen at least 538 people killed, the nation's rulers threaten protesters and U.S. forces across the Mideast.
Once an elementary school teacher in the Bronx, Kamar Samuels now leads the nation's largest school system under NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
The potential for a major nurses strike in New York City is growing by the minute Sunday, as hospitals and the New York State Nurses Association remain without a deal.
At least 100 demonstrators took to New York City's Federal Plaza in the rain Saturday afternoon to condemn the shooting.
New York City is committing $4 million to expand public bathroom access across the five boroughs, Mayor Mamdani announced Saturday.
A 17-year-old boy was stabbed to death on a residential Queens street Friday afternoon, and another teen has been charged with murder, police say.
It was quite a soggy Saturday across the Tri-State Area. Here's how the weather is expected to play out for the rest of the weekend.
Investigators said the victim was struck by a bullet inside his Danbury, Connecticut, home, and it came from the unit next door.
Enjoy the spring preview while it lasts because umbrellas will be your best friend this weekend!
It will feel more like March than January.
While Tuesday may have some bumps, the trend is toward milder, more pleasant weather.
Richard Codey, the former governor of New Jersey and the state's longest-serving lawmaker, has died, his family announced.
There were two deadly shootings in Middlesex County, New Jersey, just hours apart this weekend, both involving teenagers.
It was quite a soggy Saturday across the Tri-State Area. Here's how the weather is expected to play out for the rest of the weekend.
New Jersey has confirmed its first pediatric flu death of the 2025-26 season, which health leaders warn has been seeing cases spread at alarming rates.
Police say a rock was thrown at a school bus on the New Jersey Turnpike, shattering a window and seriously injuring a young child.
New York state is taking legal action against the Trump administration for halting construction of five offshore wind farms.
It was quite a soggy Saturday across the Tri-State Area. Here's how the weather is expected to play out for the rest of the weekend.
Enjoy the spring preview while it lasts because umbrellas will be your best friend this weekend!
John Pillaccio, accused in the fatal stabbing of a CVS employee on Long Island on Christmas Day, appeared before a judge on Wednesday.
It will feel more like March than January.
Once an elementary school teacher in the Bronx, Kamar Samuels now leads the nation's largest school system under NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
Richard Codey, the former governor of New Jersey and the state's longest-serving lawmaker, has died, his family announced.
A federal judge has temporarily blocked HHS from halting $10 billion in social services funding to five states, a move the agency argued was necessary to crack down on fraud — but the states called unconstitutional.
Legislation would protect and expand hunger programs and improve benefit security as New York pantries see rising demand.
Electric vehicles could soon be in the crosshairs of Congress, with a new bill that would force more rigorous safety standards.
The potential for a major nurses strike in New York City is growing by the minute Sunday, as hospitals and the New York State Nurses Association remain without a deal.
New Jersey has confirmed its first pediatric flu death of the 2025-26 season, which health leaders warn has been seeing cases spread at alarming rates.
A potentially deadly and drug-resistant fungus is spreading nationwide, including New York and New Jersey.
Brooklyn-based Maimonides Health is merging with NYC Health + Hospitals, New York City health leaders announced.
New Jersey state health officials are warning of potential measles exposures at Newark Liberty International Airport before Christmas.
Here is everything you need to know about how to watch and stream the 2026 Golden Globes live.
Bob Weir wrote or co-wrote and sang lead vocals on Grateful Dead classics including "Sugar Magnolia," "One More Saturday Night" and "Mexicali Blues."
Video of an angry confrontation during intermission at a performance of "Mamma Mia!" on Broadway is going viral on social media.
Weinstein's defense attorney told the judge he'd like to pursue plea negotiations after last year's mistrial on a rape charge.
The annual festival will return to Queens this summer, running from June 5-7 at Flushing Meadows-Corona Park.
The Islanders beat the Wild 4-3 on Saturday night.
Pavel Zacha recorded his first career hat trick - one of his goals coming while most of New York's players were in the locker room at the end of the first period - and the Boston Bruins coasted past the Rangers 10-2 on Saturday.
Devin Booker scored 31 points and Dillon Brooks added 27 as the Phoenix Suns beat the New York Knicks 112-107 on Friday night.
James Harden scored 31 points, Kawhi Leonard had 26 and the Clippers beat the Nets 121-105 on Friday night.
Filip Forsberg scored the only goal in a shootout to lift the Predators over the Islanders 2-1 on Thursday night.
Legislation would protect and expand hunger programs and improve benefit security as New York pantries see rising demand.
The people and businesses of Ridgewood, Queens, have banded together to help those impacted by the recent apartment building fire.
Student athletes at a high school in Queens have won both state and national video game championships.
Thousands of teachers across New York are participating in a statewide campaign demanding pension reform.
For the 48th year, El Museo del Barrio hosted a parade in East Harlem for Three Kings' Day.
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.
New Yorkers are weighing in on safe driving and whether vision tests should be required to renew licenses.
Long Island ranks 13th nationally in human trafficking rates, says Neela Mukherjee Lockel, who heads a nonprofit network that works with vulnerable communities and victims.
Kamar Samuels has been in the New York City school system for over 20 years. He started as an elementary school teacher in the Bronx and worked his way up to principal, superintendent and now the big boss.
New York City has a new schools chancellor to grapple with a system facing major challenges.
Tensions are rising in the U.S. amid more ICE protests following the fatal shooting of Renee Good in Minneapolis. CBS News' Cristian Benavides reports.
