NJ Lawmakers Try For Compromise As Transportation Shutdown Looms
The July 1 deadline has come and gone, but New Jersey officials are still working on a way to pay for new transportation projects.
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The July 1 deadline has come and gone, but New Jersey officials are still working on a way to pay for new transportation projects.
Gov. Chris Christie is on the list and is one of his party's most effective attack dogs and has proven to be a crowd-pleaser on the trail. Yet he remains haunted by the Bridgegate scandal.
The demise of a proposed 23-cent-per-gallon gasoline tax hike in New Jersey had many residents rethinking their Independence Day holiday travel plans.
Sen. Paul Sarlo, the budget committee chairman, said lawmakers are continuing to work on a deal that is acceptable to the Assembly and Republican Gov. Chris Christie but there won't be a vote Thursday.
With Republican Gov. Chris Christie's support, the Democrat-led Assembly has passed sweeping legislation to hike the state's gasoline tax by 23 cents per gallon, while cutting the sales tax from 7 to 6 percent.
The Democrat-led Senate is scheduled to vote Thursday on the measure that would raise the current $8.38 wage to $10.10 on Jan. 1.
The Democrat-led Assembly voted 55-14, with seven abstentions on Thursday. The bill heads to the Senate for consideration.
Christie has served as a guest co-host on WFAN's "Boomer & Carton Show" twice in the past two weeks.
A caller challenged Christie, asking him if he would be happy with a teacher who missed as many days of work as Christie has in the past year and who took a personal day to host a radio show.
The United States is at war with radicalized Islamic terror, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie said a day after dozens of people were killed in the worst mass shooting in U.S. history.
The presumptive Republican presidential nominee said on Fox News Tuesday night that he loves New Jersey and "I am New Jersey'' in response to a question about whether he could win there in November.
The New Jersey Assembly is scheduled to vote on legislation raising the state's minimum wage to $15 an hour over the next five years.
Gov. Chris Christie has weighed in on an ongoing debate involving a popular pork sandwich in New Jersey. So, is it a pork roll or a is it Taylor ham?
Christie must decide Monday whether to sign, veto or offer changes to the measure. It's aimed at making the agency that controls the regions airports, bridges and tunnels more transparent.
The presumptive Republican presidential nominee's fundraising rally will take place Thursday at the National Guard Armory in Lawrenceville.
Someone included in a list of unindicted co-conspirator in the 2013 George Washington Bridge lane-closing case in New Jersey wants a federal appeals court to keep the names secret.
Someone included in a list set to be released of people who were involved in the 2013 lane closures in New Jersey near the George Washington Bridge is going to court anonymously to try to stop it.
Media organizations are asking federal prosecutors to release a list of people who knew about the 2013 lane closures near the George Washington Bridge but weren't involved.
The governor said Monday that he will ask the Legislature for $10 million to pay for testing in about 3,000 schools starting in the fall.
Gov. Chris Christie can't catch a break on Twitter.
Christie escorted 17-year-old Isaac Pilato and his mother to the state Motor Vehicle Commission office in South Plainfield Thursday.
New Jersey Republican Party spokesman Pete Sheridan said Wednesday Christie will participate in political meetings with Trump, but did not give further details.
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie called into Joe Benigno and Evan Roberts' WFAN show Tuesday to wish Benigno well on his upcoming hip replacement surgery.
An Assembly committee on Thursday unanimously approved the measure that gives the city up to two years before a full state takeover in exchange for city government meeting financial benchmarks.
A lawsuit from three advocacy groups against New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie for using taxpayer dollars to pay for his security detail's costs as he ran for president has been dismissed.
The Yankees on Wednesday introduced one of their latest big name acquisitions – left-handed starting pitcher Max Fried.
A New Jersey appeals court ruled Wednesday that Attorney General Matt Platkin overstepped his authority when he took over Paterson's police force last year.
New Jersey is making it easier for people with a gambling problem to ban themselves from casinos.
If you're a National Grid customer in New York City or on Long Island, it's going to cost more to heat with gas this winter.
A federal bill that could help prevent e-bike and e-scooter battery fires is finally nearing the finish line, according to the FDNY.
If you're a National Grid customer in New York City or on Long Island, it's going to cost more to heat with gas this winter.
A federal bill that could help prevent e-bike and e-scooter battery fires is finally nearing the finish line, according to the FDNY.
Neighbors living in communities without subway stops say congestion pricing has caused many to consider leaving New York City.
Ingrid Lewis-Martin, New York City Mayor Eric Adams' former chief advisor, is expected to report to court Thursday to face charges, her attorney said.
Two days after a massive water main break in the Bronx, tenants and business owners along Webster Avenue are still without heat, gas and electricity.
Cold, rainy weather returns to NYC and the surrounding area today, and it's time to track some more snow later this week.
We're going for nearly 60 Tuesday, which flirts with the record of 62 set back in 2000. The normal high is 44, and we'll be nowhere near that.
A wintry mix and rain made a mess on the roads in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.
The New York Mets introduced Juan Soto at Citi Field, after the four-time MLB All-Star signed a record 15-year, $765 million deal.
A storm bringing heavy rain and strong winds could lead to flooding and power outages, especially on Long Island.
A New Jersey appeals court ruled Wednesday that Attorney General Matt Platkin overstepped his authority when he took over Paterson's police force last year.
New Jersey is making it easier for people with a gambling problem to ban themselves from casinos.
Cold, rainy weather returns to NYC and the surrounding area today, and it's time to track some more snow later this week.
A New Jersey congressman got a top secret briefing in Washington, D.C. on the drone sightings across the region as state residents and lawmakers demand more transparency from the federal government.
The FBI is warning people about pointing lasers at aircraft after a New Jersey-based pilot was injured.
If you're a National Grid customer in New York City or on Long Island, it's going to cost more to heat with gas this winter.
The Long Island Expressway has reopened hours after a deadly crash caused major delays for the morning commute.
We're going for nearly 60 Tuesday, which flirts with the record of 62 set back in 2000. The normal high is 44, and we'll be nowhere near that.
Accused Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann has been charged with a seventh murder.
A wintry mix and rain made a mess on the roads in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.
A federal bill that could help prevent e-bike and e-scooter battery fires is finally nearing the finish line, according to the FDNY.
Ingrid Lewis-Martin, New York City Mayor Eric Adams' former chief advisor, is expected to report to court Thursday to face charges, her attorney said.
The Supreme Court on Wednesday said it will take up a challenge to a new law that could lead to a ban on TikTok in the U.S.
The House Ethics Committee voted to release its report on the investigation into former Rep. Matt Gaetz on Dec. 5, according to multiple sources.
Rep. Gerry Connolly of Virginia won election to serve as the top Democrat on the House Oversight Committee, defeating Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
New York Congressman-elect George Latimer expects "major pushback" to Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s potential vaccine policy if he heads Donald Trump's Health and Human Services Department.
A breakthrough treatment is making a huge difference for stroke survivors, improving hand and arm function, and their quality of life.
CBS News New York's Cindy Hsu's mental illness did not stop her. Now, she's highlighting hope and solutions.
Suffolk County is warning parents about the dangers of co-sleeping after three more infants who shared beds with adults died in the last four weeks.
Anthem will reverse a policy that would have capped insurance coverage for anesthesia after objections from doctors and lawmakers.
Sean "Diddy" Combs was back in federal court in Lower Manhattan on Wednesday for a pretrial hearing.
A spokesperson for Foxx said that he had to get stitches after he was hit in the face by a glass thrown from someone else in the restaurant.
Sean "Diddy" Combs filed a motion Friday to dismiss his appeal for bail, meaning he will stay in jail until his trial on sex trafficking charges in May 2025.
Jamie Foxx opened up about why he was hospitalized for several weeks in April 2023.
The annual gala at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts features personalized tributes with performances and testimonials from fellow artists.
The Yankees on Wednesday introduced one of their latest big name acquisitions – left-handed starting pitcher Max Fried.
Juuse Saros made 25 saves to lead the Nashville Predators to a victory over the New York Rangers on Tuesday night.
Ondrej Palat and Stefan Noesen scored and the New Jersey Devils beat the St. Louis Blues 4-1.
The Carolina Hurricanes beat the New York Islanders on Tuesday night.
The Yankees reportedly agreed to acquire outfielder Cody Bellinger from the Cubs for right-hander Cody Poteet on Tuesday.
Neighbors living in communities without subway stops say congestion pricing has caused many to consider leaving New York City.
As development continues in Gowanus, Powerhouse Arts, housed in an old power station, works to keep artists in the neighborhood.
The Guinness World Record holder for the largest gingerbread village is now on display at the Shops at Columbus Circle.
A Queens couple says they have been waiting for a working stove in their apartment for two and a half years.
Brooklynites are trying to protect the new young trees coming to the borough after an ambitious effort to plant more than 3,000 trees in one district.
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.
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."
The Yankees took a break from making any big trades or signings Wednesday to introduce one of their latest big name acquisitions – left-handed starting pitcher Max Fried.
The Paterson Police Department is once again under local control. A New Jersey appeals court ruled Wednesday that Attorney General Matt Platkin overstepped his authority when he took over Paterson's police force in March 2023.
New York City may see some light snow this week, and the city's sanitation department says it's ready.
The southeast Queens community has a new police precinct. It opened Wednesday on North Conduit Avenue near 244th Street in Rosedale.
Sean "Diddy" Combs was back in federal court in Lower Manhattan on Wednesday for a pretrial hearing.
