LIRR bridge in Garden City raised after repeatedly being hit by trucks
A bridge on Long Island that was repeatedly hit by trucks has now been raised.
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A bridge on Long Island that was repeatedly hit by trucks has now been raised.
The more than 2,200 agents will provide face-to-face customer service to passengers.
Subway station workers are coming face-to-face with customers for the first time. They're no longer in those iconic booths. Instead, they're answering questions and helping riders with the OMNY tap-to-pay system, which will soon replace MetroCards. CBS2's Alice Gainer checked in with one MTA worker to see how day one was going.
Some Yankee fans got a special ride to Yankee Stadium for Opening Day on Thursday.
The workers are expected to interact with customers and help them navigate their way around town. CBS2's Elijah Westbrook reports.
The growing calls for better service were a hot topic at an MTA board meeting on Wednesday.
They say there are as many as 30 elevators a day out of commission. CBS2's Elijah Westbrook hears more of their concerns.
Among them, two free lines of bus service in each borough, which would come with a $50 million price tag.
Gov. Kathy Hochul's MTA bail-out plan still has some bumps to overcome, but MTA Chair Janno Lieber says he's open to free bus service. CBS2 political reporter Marcia Kramer talked to Lieber after he lobbied lawmakers.
"I have the right to same and equal service as every single taxpayer," one disabled rider told CBS2.
The agency also announced the opening of three new customer service centers.
As part of the effort, station agents will now be out of the booths to provide customer service.
The New York state comptroller says before COVID, the MTA saw well over 125 million riders per month.
Riders have returned to the subway, but the MTA says numbers are still below pre-pandemic levels.
The MTA is announcing the second phase of its Open Stroller pilot program for the city.
Officials say the vehicles belong to drivers responsible for nearly $600,000 in unpaid tolls and fees.
Officials say these vehicles belong to drivers responsible for nearly $600,000 in unpaid tolls.
The state's Taylor Law makes it illegal for them to strike.
The Transport Workers Union Local 100 is looking for the right to strike.
Police say a man was shot while on board a B44 bus Wednesday night in Brooklyn.
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 East Side terminal has been operating for about a month, but some trains are being rerouted to Penn Station due to demand.
The morning rush Monday at Penn Station looked the same as commuters dashed up the stairs. But there was some relief for them: more trains. CBS2's John Dias reports.
Grand Central Madison has been operating for about a month, but trains are now being rerouted to Penn Station due to demand, CBS2's John Dias reports.
Neighbors in Queens are baffled by the sudden disappearance of their quirky local landmark.
In 2023, a judge ordered the DOE to improve the situation with a series of changes.
New York City expects the World's Fair monument to reopen for limited tours by the end of 2026.
More than 700 New Jersey residents were killed on 9/11.
The ceremony is held on 9/11 every year in Lido Beach, where people watched the horror in Lower Manhattan unfold in the distance.
Neighbors in Queens are baffled by the sudden disappearance of their quirky local landmark.
In 2023, a judge ordered the DOE to improve the situation with a series of changes.
New York City expects the World's Fair monument to reopen for limited tours by the end of 2026.
The ceremony is held on 9/11 every year in Lido Beach, where people watched the horror in Lower Manhattan unfold in the distance.
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority released its plan for commuters if LIRR service is indeed suspended due to a strike.
The first opportunity to get your hands on FIFA 2026 World Cup tickets started at 11 a.m. on Wednesday and will run until 11 a.m. on Sept. 19.
The threat stems from climate change, loss of habitat, and overharvesting.
A coastal flood advisory is in effect today for parts of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, as rain and cool temperatures take over.
The first opportunity to secure tickets for the 2026 FIFA World Cup matches in East Rutherford, New Jersey, is underway today.
Doctors say more young women are being diagnosed with breast cancer.
More than 700 New Jersey residents were killed on 9/11.
Veolia Water said emergency repairs were completed on the water mains that broke earlier this week in Hoboken.
Nadine Menendez, the wife of former Sen. Bob Menendez, was convicted of accepting cash and gold bars in exchange for political favors.
The first opportunity to get your hands on FIFA 2026 World Cup tickets started at 11 a.m. on Wednesday and will run until 11 a.m. on Sept. 19.
The Jets are cutting wide receiver Xavier Gipson after his costly fumble on a kickoff return in their season-opening loss to the Steelers.
The ceremony is held on 9/11 every year in Lido Beach, where people watched the horror in Lower Manhattan unfold in the distance.
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority released its plan for commuters if LIRR service is indeed suspended due to a strike.
The threat stems from climate change, loss of habitat, and overharvesting.
With the world's greatest professional golfers set to arrive at Bethpage Black for the biannual battle between the U.S. and Europe, local residents are busy renting out their homes and driveways.
The new lungs can triple the length of survival and can even last decades. If not, a second transplant is an option.
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority released its plan for commuters if LIRR service is indeed suspended due to a strike.
President Trump called Charlie Kirk a "giant of his generation."
Conservative activist Charlie Kirk was shot and killed on Wednesday while speaking an event at Utah Valley University. Authorities have not identified a suspect.
President Trump is attending the ceremony at the Pentagon.
Nadine Menendez, the wife of former Sen. Bob Menendez, was convicted of accepting cash and gold bars in exchange for political favors.
State health officials say the executive directive eliminates barriers to access for New Jersey residents.
The new lungs can triple the length of survival and can even last decades. If not, a second transplant is an option.
This year marks 35 years of Koman's annual event raising money for breast cancer research, advocacy and support.
Doctors say more young women are being diagnosed with breast cancer.
For Dr. Ellen Mandel, supporting the mission to end breast cancer is personal.
Shortly after pranking listeners over exit, Howard Stern said SiriusXM has approached him about keeping his show on the air.
Rick Davies, lead singer and co-founder of Supertramp, has died of cancer at 81. The British band says he left "an indelible mark on rock music history."
See the full list of winners and nominees for the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards.
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A jury has ruled in favor of Cardi B in a lawsuit where a security guard accused her of assault during the rapper's first pregnancy.
Detroit has outscored New York 23-3 over the past two nights and won four of five against the Yankees this year with one meeting left.
Max Kepler homered and drove in five runs and Bryce Harper also went deep as the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the New York Mets 11-3.
The first opportunity to get your hands on FIFA 2026 World Cup tickets started at 11 a.m. on Wednesday and will run until 11 a.m. on Sept. 19.
The Jets are cutting wide receiver Xavier Gipson after his costly fumble on a kickoff return in their season-opening loss to the Steelers.
Judge matched Berra on Aug. 31 in a 3-2 loss to the Chicago White Sox when he hit a solo homer against Martín Pérez.
Neighbors in Queens are baffled by the sudden disappearance of their quirky local landmark.
New York City expects the World's Fair monument to reopen for limited tours by the end of 2026.
Decades later, many members of the Gerritsen Beach Volunteer Fire Department continue to face health consequences from their service.
The 17th Avenue pedestrian bridge reconstruction is now at least two years behind schedule.
The history of Caribbean immigrants who helped shape Jamaica, Queens is on display at the King Manor Museum.
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.
A public hearing was held Thursday on the proposed Times Square casino.
Thursday was the first day of the San Gennaro Festival in Little Italy.
Kirk's murder is the latest example of political violence in America. CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
At least 50 runners traveled from Shanksville to the Pentagon to Ground Zero to mark 24 years since the attacks. CBS News New York's Kristie Keleshian reports.
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.
