Commuters concerned after Brooklyn subway ceiling collapse
Posted: Updated:Many commuters and local officials are concerned after the ceiling of a subway fell to the ground and injured a woman standing below.
Service was restored on the 4 and 5 lines at the Court Street subway station after a part of the ceiling fell Wednesday.
The MTA says a woman sustained minor injuries when she was hit on the shoulder by tumbling debris, but refused medical attention at the scene.
The incident has once again raised concerns with commuters and local officials, who blame the MTA and the state for not funding enough repair work to the crumbling transit system.
Structural engineers responded to the scene to determine the cause of the collapse, but the MTA has yet to release an official cause.
New York City Transit President Andy Byford says it may have been caused by some water damage based on peeling paint.
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Kings Plaza Mall to reopen today after massive garage fire
Kings Plaza Mall to reopen today after massive garage fire
Kings Plaza Mall is expected to reopen today after a massive fire in the mall's parking garage Monday.
Kings Plaza Mall is expected to reopen today after a massive fire in the mall's parking garage Monday.
North Carolina governor pleads with storm evacuees to be patient
North Carolina governor pleads with storm evacuees to be patient
'Nightmare that won't end': Storm evacuees can't return yet
With Wilmington still mostly an island surrounded by Hurricane Florence's floodwaters and people waiting for hours for handouts of necessities like food, North Carolina's governor is pleading with thousands of evacuees to be patient and not return home just yet.
With Wilmington still mostly an island surrounded by Hurricane Florence's floodwaters and people waiting for hours for handouts of necessities like food, North Carolina's governor is pleading with thousands of evacuees to be patient and not return home just yet.
Business Briefs: Equity gap, United Airlines, PlayStation
Business Briefs: Equity gap, United Airlines, PlayStation
At startups, females are experiencing an equity gap. United Airlines hopes to speed up your travels. Get ready for a tech throwback this holiday season.
At startups, females are experiencing an equity gap. United Airlines hopes to speed up your travels. Get ready for a tech throwback this holiday season.
At startups, females are experiencing an equity gap. United Airlines hopes to speed up your travels. Get ready for a tech throwback this holiday season.
At startups, females are experiencing an equity gap. United Airlines hopes to speed up your travels. Get ready for a tech throwback this holiday season.
Police: Man accused of shooting toward crowd on Coney Island Ave.
Police: Man accused of shooting toward crowd on Coney Island Ave.
Police are looking for the man behind a Sunday morning shooting.
Police are looking for the man behind a Sunday morning shooting.
Man wanted for forcibly touching 11-year-old girl in East Flatbush
Man wanted for forcibly touching 11-year-old girl in East Flatbush
Police are on the lookout for a man they say grabbed an 11-year-old girl in East Flatbush.
Police are on the lookout for a man they say grabbed an 11-year-old girl in East Flatbush.
Brooklyn Diocese pays $27.5 million to sex abuse victims
Brooklyn Diocese pays $27.5 million to sex abuse victims
The Brooklyn Diocese has paid $27.5 million to settle four sexual abuse cases, the New York Times reports.
The Brooklyn Diocese has paid $27.5 million to settle four sexual abuse cases, the New York Times reports.
NYPD officer, wife accused of pretending to be deceased mother to collect money
NYPD officer, wife accused of pretending to be deceased mother to collect money
An NYPD officer from Brooklyn is facing a slew of charges for allegedly pretending to be his deceased mother in order to collect her benefits.
An NYPD officer from Brooklyn is facing a slew of charges for allegedly pretending to be his deceased mother in order to collect her benefits.
Word on the Street: National Cheeseburger Day
Word on the Street: National Cheeseburger Day
For National Cheeseburger Day, News 12 asked residents what their favorite local burger spot is.Florence remnants soak Brooklyn
Florence remnants soak Brooklyn
The remnants of what was previously Hurricane Florence moved up the East Coast and soaked Brooklyn on Tuesday.
The remnants of what was previously Hurricane Florence moved up the East Coast and soaked Brooklyn on Tuesday.
Crown Heights nursing home donates backpacks, supplies to kids
Crown Heights nursing home donates backpacks, supplies to kids
Crown Heights nursing home residents are giving back to the young people in their community.
Crown Heights nursing home residents are giving back to the young people in their community.
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Street light post crashes onto Kensington sidewalk
Street light post crashes onto Kensington sidewalk
A street light post in Kensington crashed onto the sidewalk after being sideswiped by a truck.
A street light post in Kensington crashed onto the sidewalk after being sideswiped by a truck.
A street light post in Kensington crashed onto the sidewalk after being sideswiped by a truck.
Increased parking meter rate goes into effect
Increased parking meter rate goes into effect
Tuesday was the first day that increased parking meter rates citywide went into effect, although the hike will be affecting some areas more than others.
Tuesday was the first day that increased parking meter rates citywide went into effect, although the hike will be affecting some areas more than others.
Residents say MTA, DOT ignore concerns over B82 Select Bus Service
Residents say MTA, DOT ignore concerns over B82 Select Bus Service
Some residents living near Kings Highway and Avenue K say they believe the Metropolitan Transportation Authority and city Department of Transportation have been ignoring their concerns regarding bus service.
Some residents living near Kings Highway and Avenue K say they believe the Metropolitan Transportation Authority and city Department of Transportation have been ignoring their concerns regarding bus service.
City Council pushes to make electric scooters legal in Brooklyn
City Council pushes to make electric scooters legal in Brooklyn
Brooklyn residents were able to try out electric scooters at Restoration Plaza Thursday.
Brooklyn residents were able to try out electric scooters at Restoration Plaza Thursday.
Brooklyn residents were able to try out electric scooters at Restoration Plaza Thursday.
Brooklyn residents were able to try out electric scooters at Restoration Plaza Thursday.
Mayor announces approval of Brooklyn-Queens streetcar project
Mayor announces approval of Brooklyn-Queens streetcar project
The BQX streetcar will serve neighborhoods along the Brooklyn-Queens corridor.
The BQX streetcar will serve neighborhoods along the Brooklyn-Queens corridor.
The BQX streetcar will serve neighborhoods along the Brooklyn-Queens corridor.
The BQX streetcar will serve neighborhoods along the Brooklyn-Queens corridor.
Cuomo issues order to turn back on city speed cameras
Cuomo issues order to turn back on city speed cameras
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Monday issued an executive order to turn back on speed cameras in New York City school zones.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Monday issued an executive order to turn back on speed cameras in New York City school zones.
Safety changes underway on 'dangerous' Brooklyn traffic corridor
Safety changes underway on 'dangerous' Brooklyn traffic corridor
Big safety changes are underway at what lawmakers say is one of the most dangerous traffic corridors in Brooklyn.
Big safety changes are underway at what lawmakers say is one of the most dangerous traffic corridors in Brooklyn.
Big safety changes are underway at what lawmakers say is one of the most dangerous traffic corridors in Brooklyn.
Officials test pedal-assist Citi Bikes ahead of L train shutdown
Officials test pedal-assist Citi Bikes ahead of L train shutdown
The advocacy group Transportation Alternatives and members of the L Train Coalition met up in Williamsburg Wednesday for the launch of the supercharged bike train.
The advocacy group Transportation Alternatives and members of the L Train Coalition met up in Williamsburg Wednesday for the launch of the supercharged bike train.
Advocates call for better bus service citywide
Advocates call for better bus service citywide
The Bus Turnaround Coalition says it has a plan it believes could improve bus service citywide.
The Bus Turnaround Coalition says it has a plan it believes could improve bus service citywide.
MTA seeks to increase fares by 4 percent
MTA seeks to increase fares by 4 percent
MTA seeks to increase fares by 4 percent
Commuters exit the 14th Street-Union Square subway station in New York, U.S., on Thursday, March 26, 2015. It now costs $2.75 to ride the New York subway as of March 22, a 25-cent increase that will help fund the Metropolitan Transportation Authority's bu
Commuters exit the 14th Street-Union Square subway station in New York, U.S., on Thursday, March 26, 2015. It now costs $2.75 to ride the New York subway as of March 22, a 25-cent increase that will help fund the Metropolitan Transportation Authority's bu
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is pushing forward with plans to increase fares next year.
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority is pushing forward with plans to increase fares next year.
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70th Emmy Awards
70th Emmy Awards
The 70th Emmy Awards were held at Microsoft Theater on Sept. 17, 2018 in Los Angeles, California.
The 70th Emmy Awards were held at Microsoft Theater on Sept. 17, 2018 in Los Angeles, California.
The 70th Emmy Awards were held at Microsoft Theater on Sept. 17, 2018 in Los Angeles, California.
The 70th Emmy Awards were held at Microsoft Theater on Sept. 17, 2018 in Los Angeles, California.
Florence ravages communities in the Carolinas
Florence ravages communities in the Carolinas
Hurricane Florence made landfall in North Carolina early Friday, pushing a life-threatening storm surge of floodwater miles inland and ripping apart buildings with screaming wind and pelting rain.
Hurricane Florence made landfall in North Carolina early Friday, pushing a life-threatening storm surge of floodwater miles inland and ripping apart buildings with screaming wind and pelting rain.
Got $1,100? Apple shows off its most expensive iPhone yet
Got $1,100? Apple shows off its most expensive iPhone yet
Apple's newest iPhone will again test the limits of how much people are willing to pay for the latest technology.
Apple's newest iPhone will again test the limits of how much people are willing to pay for the latest technology.
Event Lineup at the Barclays Center
Event Lineup at the Barclays Center
NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 27: Musicians and husband and wife Tim McGraw and Faith Hill perform during their Soul2Soul Tour at Barclays Center of Brooklyn on October 27, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)
The Barclays Center in Brooklyn is rolling out a new concert lineup for 2018.
The Barclays Center in Brooklyn is rolling out a new concert lineup for 2018.
West Indian American Day Parade Photos
West Indian American Day Parade Photos
Snap a pic while you're out celebrating and share it with News 12 using the hashtag #BKCarnival2018 on social media.
Snap a pic while you're out celebrating and share it with News 12 using the hashtag #BKCarnival2018 on social media.
PHOTOS: Quarantined Emirates plane arrives at JFK
PHOTOS: Quarantined Emirates plane arrives at JFK
A plane was quarantined at New York's Kennedy Airport when about 10 passengers became ill aboard a flight from Dubai.
A plane was quarantined at New York's Kennedy Airport when about 10 passengers became ill aboard a flight from Dubai.
PHOTOS: Top-rated toys as voted on by kids
PHOTOS: Top-rated toys as voted on by kids
Walmart’s top-rated toys as voted on by kids
Walmart is trying fill the void left by the closing of toy-giant Toys ‘R’ Us.
Walmart is trying fill the void left by the closing of toy-giant Toys ‘R’ Us.
Your 2018 Brooklyn Back-to-School Photos
Your 2018 Brooklyn Back-to-School Photos
Send us your back-to-school photos.
Are you or your kids heading back to school? News 12 Brooklyn wants to see your photos! Use the #BKBacktoSchool on Instagram or Twitter and we may use your photos on News12.com or on air!
Are you or your kids heading back to school? News 12 Brooklyn wants to see your photos! Use the #BKBacktoSchool on Instagram or Twitter and we may use your photos on News12.com or on air!
Things To Do
Things To Do
Looking for something fun to do? Check our our guide of things to do in the tri-state area.
Guide: Brooklyn and Bronx Breweries
Guide: Brooklyn and Bronx Breweries
Looking to check out brewery this summer? There are many breweries across the boroughs for beer-lovers to visit.
Looking to check out brewery this summer? There are many breweries across the boroughs for beer-lovers to visit.
