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No More Cheap Gas In New Jersey As Gas Tax Hike Takes Effect
New Jersey previously had the nation's second-lowest gas tax, behind only Alaska. But the boost has catapulted it to the sixth-highest.
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New Jersey previously had the nation's second-lowest gas tax, behind only Alaska. But the boost has catapulted it to the sixth-highest.
Michael Critchley cast client Bridget Kelly as a single mother faced with an administration more concerned with keeping Christie's nascent presidential hopes alive than with exposing the truth.
They were scheduled to hear from attorneys on Thursday, but after spending about an hour in her chambers with attorneys for both sides, U.S. District Judge Susan Wigenton said an unspecified legal issue had come up.
Prosecutors and defense attorneys didn't comment on what the issue was. Jurors were told to return Friday.
Lt. Gov. Kim Guadagno came out Thursday against a measure Christie supports to ask voters to approve dedicating gas tax proceeds exclusively to transportation projects.
Bridget Kelly testified Tuesday that an email she sent saying "time for some traffic problems'' referred to a traffic study and was not indicative of a political retaliation plot.
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie's court date to answer a citizen's complaint that he failed to put a stop to the closure of lanes at the George Washington Bridge in 2013 has been moved to Nov 23.
Just 21 percent of registered voters surveyed approve of the job Christie is doing, while 62 percent disapprove, according to a Fairleigh Dickinson University survey published Wednesday.
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie signs off on hiking the state's gas tax by 23 cents to help pay for transportation projects.
A judge signed the summons Thursday, sending the case to the Bergen County prosecutor's office, which will decide whether the case will lead to an indictment.
The New Jersey governor broke his silence about the video for the first time Tuesday
While Craig was talking to Gov. Chris Christie about Donald Trump, an unexpected guest showed up and asked about the gas prices in New Jersey, thus becoming Tuesday's highly anticipated "Moment of the Day."
This is what we call a "Craig Carton exclusive," as our guy Craigie had a one-on-one with New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, in which the two discussed his relationship with Donald Trump, the upcoming presidential election and much more.
The guys got started with the Jets, as Craig calls for Todd Bowels' job. How 'bout that?!?!
The bill passed 44-27 in the Assembly and 24-14 in the Senate.
The former Gov. Christie staffer who texted that the governor "lied" about his staff's involvement in the controversial George Washington Bridge lane closures is back on the stand.
David Wildstein is expected to finish testifying Wednesday in the trial of two former allies of New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie charged with orchestrating traffic jams to retaliate against Fort Lee Mayor Mark Sokolich.
Former Port Authority executive David Wildstein faces cross-examination Tuesday.
Michael Critchley, Bridget Kelly's defense attorney, called David Wildstein a liar on Friday, describing the former Port Authority of New York and New Jersey executive as someone who would do whatever it took to further his own interests.
Chernetz puts NJ TRANSIT's woes smack dab on Gov. Chris Christie's doorstep. She said he's slashed state funds for the nation's third busiest commuter system by 90 percent in 11 years.
The mayor of New Jersey's second-largest city on Wednesday endorsed former Obama administration ambassador Phil Murphy in next year's governor's race.
David Wildstein told jurors he was told by Christie senior staffers to resign in December 2013, three months after the September lane realignment at the bridge.
Speaking Tuesday on the radio show "Ask The Governor," Christie was asked if not for the bridgegate scandal, would it have been him debating against Hillary Clinton Monday night.
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie knew and joked about the George Washington Bridge lane-closures and traffic jams while they were underway, the prosecution's key witness, David Wildstein, testified Tuesday.
This week, former Port Authority official David Wildstein is expected continue testimony linking his former boss Bill Baroni and ex-Christie deputy Bridget Kelly to the 2013 lane closing scandal.
Rookie Hannes Wolf scored five minutes after Ramiro Enrique had given Orlando City the lead in the second half and New York City earned a 1-1 draw.
NYCHA residents rallied across all five boroughs Saturday, calling for improved living conditions.
Lewis Morgan scored twice, Kyle Duncan added a goal and the New York Red Bulls defeated FC Cincinnati 3-1 to remain the only unbeaten team at home in the MLS season.
Luis Severino and three relievers combined on a four-hitter as the New York Mets beat the Miami Marlins 1-0.
It was the pair's first event together since they became the GOP's nominees at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee.
NYCHA residents rallied across all five boroughs Saturday, calling for improved living conditions.
Saturday night, a few showers are possible.
NYPD took a 24-year-old man into custody after he allegedly stabbed and killed two women and two young children in their Brooklyn apartment.
Former U.S. Rep. George Santos has lost a bid to dismiss some of the charges in the criminal case against him as he heads toward trial.
At least seven people in New York have been sickened in a listeria outbreak linked to deli meats.
Saturday night, a few showers are possible.
At least seven people in New York have been sickened in a listeria outbreak linked to deli meats.
After several days of searing, summer heat, we've finally got some good news for the Tri-State Area, weather-wise.
New York and New Jersey coped with another day of excessive heat and humidity Wednesday, as well as severe weather.
Severe weather moved through parts of the Tri-State Area amid another heat wave Tuesday, causing widespread damage.
Saturday night, a few showers are possible.
At least seven people in New York have been sickened in a listeria outbreak linked to deli meats.
NJ Transit says regular weekend schedules will be in effect beginning Saturday, and regular weekday service will resume Monday.
Hundreds of flights were canceled or delayed at NYC and New Jersey airports after a CrowdStrike update caused a global Microsoft outage.
Despite many calls to resign, convicted Sen. Bob Menendez says he's staying put.
Saturday night, a few showers are possible.
Former U.S. Rep. George Santos has lost a bid to dismiss some of the charges in the criminal case against him as he heads toward trial.
According to prosecutors, the alleged drunk driver who crashed into a Long Island nail salon in June, killing four people, had a blood alcohol level that was more than twice the legal limit.
New York's next offshore wind farm, Sunrise Wind, will be seven times bigger than its first one.
Officials in Hempstead are warning beach goers about recent shark sightings and rough seas.
It was the pair's first event together since they became the GOP's nominees at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee.
Former U.S. Rep. George Santos has lost a bid to dismiss some of the charges in the criminal case against him as he heads toward trial.
More than two dozen House Democrats and four senators have now called on President Biden to end his reelection bid.
Weisselberg was sentenced in April to five months in Rikers Island, in line with a plea agreement over his alleged perjury in a 2023 civil fraud case.
"I am not supposed to be here tonight," former President Donald Trump said. "I stand before you in this arena only by the grace of almighty God."
At least seven people in New York have been sickened in a listeria outbreak linked to deli meats.
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.
Nationwide, the CDC says the COVID virus level in wastewater is now "high" for the first time since last winter.
A first responder on Long Island is said to be the first in the country, outside a clinical trial, to undergo a life-saving surgery for peripheral artery disease.
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.
Run-DMC's Darryl McDaniels will headline this weekend's free SummerStage concert at Flushing Meadows-Corona Park in Queens.
Rookie Hannes Wolf scored five minutes after Ramiro Enrique had given Orlando City the lead in the second half and New York City earned a 1-1 draw.
Lewis Morgan scored twice, Kyle Duncan added a goal and the New York Red Bulls defeated FC Cincinnati 3-1 to remain the only unbeaten team at home in the MLS season.
Luis Severino and three relievers combined on a four-hitter as the New York Mets beat the Miami Marlins 1-0.
Taj Bradley pitched one-hit ball over seven innings to remain unbeaten in seven straight starts, Randy Arozarena hit two of Tampa Bay's four home runs and the Rays routed the New York Yankees 9-1 on Saturday.
Gerrit Cole struck out eight in six strong innings, Juan Soto went 4 for 4 and the New York Yankees beat the Tampa Bay Rays 6-1.
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.
A legal battle is brewing between some New York City tenants and Mayor Eric Adams over rental assistance laws.
The Kennedy Center named its 2024 Honorees Thursday morning. They include Harlem's historic Apollo Theater, the first institution to ever receive the honor.
It's a tradition that dates back to 1887. Worshippers in Brooklyn paraded through the streets, a beloved Italian tradition.
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.
CBS New York's Vanessa Murdock has your weather forecast for July 20 at 11 p.m.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says a multistate listeria outbreak has sickened 28 people and killed two. One of those deaths was in New Jersey, and in New York, seven people became ill.
NYCHA provides affordable housing to more than half a million of New York City's residents. Saturday, some of them rallied across all five boroughs, calling for improved living conditions. CBS New York's Alecia Reid spoke with some who say "enough is enough."
Friday's global tech outage continued to impact air travel Saturday, and that wasn't the only thing impacted during the massive glitch. Cristian Benavidez reports for CBS New York.
Protests continued Saturday near a proposed site for a men's homeless shelter on 86th Street in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn.