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Queens LIRR accessibility projects halted amid congestion pricing pause
Accessibility improvements at Long Island Rail Road stations in Queens have been put on hold after congestion pricing was paused.
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Accessibility improvements at Long Island Rail Road stations in Queens have been put on hold after congestion pricing was paused.
Accessibility improvements at Long Island Rail Road stations in Queens have been put on hold after congestion pricing was paused. Disability advocates are saying it's time for the MTA to rethink its priorities. CBS New York's Elle McLogan reports.
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.
The Long Island Rail Road is another step closer to full accessibility.
At least one person was injured in a shooting in Long Beach on Thursday. Police say it happened as a massive crowd of young adults was being dispersed from the beach and boardwalk.
LIRR is expanding summer weekend service and offering discounts to area beaches.
The Copiague LIRR station will be made fully ADA accessible in the coming weeks, MTA Chair and CEO Janno Lieber said.
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.
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.
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.
Proposals are due in June, but officials say commuters will likely start to see stores open in 2025, with hopes of a full concourse by 2026.
Proposals are due in June, but officials say commuters will likely start to see stores open in 2025, with hopes of a full concourse by 2026. CBS New York's John Dias reports.
Eastbound service is suspended between Jamaica and Atlantic Terminal due to a downed power line. CBS New York's Christina Fan reports.
Service was suspended in both directions between Jamaica and Atlantic Terminal for the early morning commute. CBS New York's Christina Fan reports.
Eastbound service was suspended for hours between the Jamaica station and Atlantic Terminal due to a downed power line.
Westbound trains on the main line are bypassing Kew Gardens, Forest Hills and Woodside.
Westbound trains on the main line are bypassing Kew Gardens, Forest Hills and Woodside.
Trains were suspended between Farmingdale and Ronkonkoma, as crews worked to repair the damaged section of rails.
Trains were suspended between Farmingdale and Ronkonkoma, as crews worked to repair the damaged section of rails. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook has the latest update.
Republican lawmakers from Long Island are calling on Gov. Kathy Hochul to end her support for congestion pricing. CBS New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
On Dec. 7, 1993, a gunman opened fire on the Long Island Rail Road 5:33 p.m. train. Six people were killed.
Thirty years ago, a gunman opened fire on a Long Island Rail Road car, turning the evening commute into a massacre on Dec. 7, 1993. Three decades later, the nation grapples with mass shootings on a regular basis. It's the subject of a new CBS New York documentary, "The 5:33 - Legacy of the LIRR Massacre," produced by Carolyn Gusoff, who covered the shooting at the time. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3GxMJcF
As the internet buzzes about Kamala Harris and her "brat summer," NYC Mayor Eric Adams has some advice for the likely Democratic nominee: Be herself.
Another day means another round of showers for the New York City area, but there's hope around the corner.
New bus routes are coming to Queens, and riders have a chance to weigh in on the plan tonight. Here's why it's facing pushback.
A fire at JFK Airport forced Terminal 8 to be evacuated Wednesday morning, and some flights were impacted.
The IOC also voted on Wednesday to name the French Alps as the host of the 2030 Winter Games.
As the internet buzzes about Kamala Harris and her "brat summer," NYC Mayor Eric Adams has some advice for the likely Democratic nominee: Be herself.
Another day means another round of showers for the New York City area, but there's hope around the corner.
New bus routes are coming to Queens, and riders have a chance to weigh in on the plan tonight. Here's why it's facing pushback.
A fire at JFK Airport forced Terminal 8 to be evacuated Wednesday morning, and some flights were impacted.
State records show the fund is facing a projected shortfall of $3 billion, and that shortfall is impacting the children.
Another day means another round of showers for the New York City area, but there's hope around the corner.
NYC's unsettled weather continues today, with rain showers in the forecast through Thursday.
Lawmakers in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut are flocking to Vice President Kamala Harris' side.
New York's weather calls for a cloudy day Monday, with rising humidity and increasing shower chances.
Humidity levels will climb and temperatures will reach the mid to upper 80s in the Tri-State Area on Sunday.
Another day means another round of showers for the New York City area, but there's hope around the corner.
A pedestrian was killed Tuesday after a police pursuit in East Orange ended in a crash, police sources tell CBS New York.
All eyes will be on quarterback Daniel Jones when the Giants open training camp on Wednesday in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez is planning to resign in August, following last week's conviction on federal bribery charges.
The Jets will hold their first training camp workouts on Wednesday in Florham Park, New Jersey.
Jacqueline Franchetti has been trying to get "Kyra's Law" passed for eight years, but keeps running into Albany roadblocks.
The Jets will hold their first training camp workouts on Wednesday in Florham Park, New Jersey.
A small plane crashed Monday at MacArthur Airport on Long Island, killing pilot Christopher Kucera and his passenger, Zachary Hatcher.
Here's what New York leaders are saying about President Joe Biden's decision to end his reelection bid.
Humidity levels will climb and temperatures will reach the mid to upper 80s in the Tri-State Area on Sunday.
As the internet buzzes about Kamala Harris and her "brat summer," NYC Mayor Eric Adams has some advice for the likely Democratic nominee: Be herself.
The Israeli prime minister's address comes at a fraught time in U.S. politics and as he faces domestic and international pressure over the war in Gaza.
Hundreds of New Yorkers are heading to Washington to protest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's address to Congress Wednesday.
Jacqueline Franchetti has been trying to get "Kyra's Law" passed for eight years, but keeps running into Albany roadblocks.
Some New Yorkers who get SNAP benefits may now be able to purchase hot meals with their EBT cards.
State records show the fund is facing a projected shortfall of $3 billion, and that shortfall is impacting the children.
At least seven people in New York have been sickened in a listeria outbreak linked to deli meats.
A warning of a Listeria monocytogenes outbreak affecting 12 states, including Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York, was issued by the CDC Friday afternoon linking infections to sliced meat at deli counters.
Physical effects of heat waves, like heat stroke, are widely known. But scientists are now sounding the alarm on psychological consequences of extremely high temperatures.
At least two cases of measles have been found in people staying at a New York City-run shelter for migrants in Brooklyn.
An album of dark songs recorded in a bedroom at his rented farmhouse in 1982, reflecting the upheaval in his life in-between "The River" and "Born in the U.S.A.," helped solidify Springsteen's status as one of music's most soulful voices.
A new sculpture featuring the likeness of one of hip-hop's first DJs plays a specially curated mix, powered by solar panels.
Prosecutors have been preparing to retry the disgraced movie mogul since the New York Court of Appeals overturned his 2020 rape conviction.
The Kennedy Center named its 2024 Honorees Thursday morning. They include Harlem's historic Apollo Theater, the first institution to ever receive the honor.
Bob Newhart, who starred in the long-running sitcoms "The Bob Newhart Show" and "Newhart," has died at age 94.
The IOC also voted on Wednesday to name the French Alps as the host of the 2030 Winter Games.
Jeff McNeil kept up his sudden power surge with a two-run homer that snapped a sixth-inning tie, and the New York Mets held off the New York Yankees 3-2 in their Subway Series opener.
All eyes will be on quarterback Daniel Jones when the Giants open training camp on Wednesday in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
The Jets will hold their first training camp workouts on Wednesday in Florham Park, New Jersey.
Francisco Lindor hit two solo home runs and Jeff McNeil added a three-run shot in the Mets' 6-4 win over the Marlins on Monday.
The Fordham Business Improvement District in the Bronx said they're offering 10 businesses security improvement grants of up to $1,500 to fortify their shops.
Queens resident Lou Harris is on a mission to make the sport of surfing more inclusive.
City Parks Foundation's Coastal Classrooms is providing educational programs for middle school students.
The situation for a NYCHA tenant has gone from bad to worse after ankle-deep water inundated her Brooklyn apartment during a storm.
A new sculpture featuring the likeness of one of hip-hop's first DJs plays a specially curated mix, powered by solar panels.
Tens of thousands of people flooded Manhattan streets on June 2, 2024 for the 60th annual Israel Day on Fifth Parade.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
The 50th Annual Village Halloween Parade drew massive crowds, celebrating the theme "Upside/Down:Inside/OUT."
As much of the northeast experiences heavy rains, parts of New York City are beginning to flood.
Thousands of people flooded Union Square on Friday for a PlayStation giveaway promoted by livestreamer Kai Cenat.
Women are working now more than ever, holding a record 79 million jobs in the American workforce. However, with so much progression, there is still room for growth. Career Coach Liz Bentley talks about the changes that need to be made for women to truly advance at the office.
A fire at JFK Airport forced Terminal 8 to be evacuated Wednesday morning, and some flights were impacted. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook has an update from the scene.
The Empire State Building's storied history and character is on full display in the new show "Empire: The Musical"
As the internet buzzes about Kamala Harris and her "brat summer," NYC Mayor Eric Adams has some advice for the likely Democratic nominee: Be herself.
A fire at John F. Kennedy International Airport forced Terminal 8 to be evacuated Wednesday morning.