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Rally calling on governor, MTA to end congestion pricing for commuters
A rally was held Thursday urging Gov. Kathy Hochul and the MTA to ditch congestion pricing for commuters.
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A rally was held Thursday urging Gov. Kathy Hochul and the MTA to ditch congestion pricing for commuters.
Congressmen Menendez and Gottheimer held a joint press conference, warning the plan will burden their districts.
Lawmakers discuss the potential impacts New York City's congestion pricing plan could have on New Jersey residents.
Congressmen Menendez and Gottheimer held a joint press conference, warning the plan will burden their districts.
New York moves a step closer to congestion pricing as a major roadblock is cleared.
The tolls could cost drivers an additional $23, which is an estimated $5,000 per year per car.
New York finally gets the green light to move forward with its controversial congestion pricing plan.
Rep. Josh Gottheimer and Rep. Nicole Malliotakis have created a bipartisan, anti-congestion pricing caucus.
Sen. Michael Gianaris says congestion pricing could mean trouble for residents above Manhattan's 60th Street. CBS2's Natalie Duddridge reports.
Lawmakers from both sides of the Hudson and both sides of aisle are joining forces to oppose congestion pricing.
Lithium-ion batteries are an increasingly explosive problem for New York City, and so is the housing shortage.
Watch more of Manhattan Borough President Mark Levine's conversation on The Point with Marcia Kramer.
Gottheimer said the plan to charge drivers entering Manhattan's central business district takes money from the Port Authority.
One of the most vocal opponents of New York's congestion pricing plan is highlighting what he calls hidden costs.
Advocates say revenue from the tolling is needed to improve mass transit.
A rally was held Thursday for congestion pricing, which is already the law and expected to go into effect later this year.
A bipartisan effort is launched to put the breaks on congestion pricing. Republican and Democratic lawmakers urge Congress to take action. CBS2's Kristie Keleshian reports the MTA could lose funding.
The Anti-Congestion Pricing Tax Act would reduce federal dollars going toward the MTA and giving drivers a tax credit if the plan does go through. CBS2's Kristie Keleshian reports.
Congressmen Josh Gottheimer and Mike Lawler are hoping to pump the brakes on the controversial measure.
Today lawmakers from two different states -- and two different parties -- will look to pump the brakes on the controversial plan. CBS2's Elijah Westbrook explains.
Wragge asks the governor about his plans for affordable living, congestion pricing, car theft and more in New Jersey.
Among other issues, the governor plans to tackle affordable housing, psychiatric beds, bail reform, and New York's affordability in 2023. CBS2's Dick Brennan reports.
Lucius Riccio's findings show it's not trucks or personal cars clogging up Midtown intersections.
Republican says if the MTA wants federal support, it needs to end the controversial plan.
New York Congressman-elect Mike Lawler says he wants congestion pricing declared null and void.
Former New York congressman George Santos is expected to enter a guilty plea in federal court Monday on Long Island.
Saturday will be mostly cloudy with some light showers. NYC beaches have a high rip current risk as Hurricane Ernesto moves up the coast.
Brandon Nimmo broke out of his slump with a three-run homer and Jeff McNeil launched a two-run shot, powering the New York Mets to a 7-3 win over the Miami Marlins.
Aaron Judge hit his major league-leading 44th home run and Gerrit Cole struck out eight in six innings as the New York Yankees beat the Detroit Tigers 3-0.
Co-founders of AMA Animal Rescue in Gravesend say they're unsure they can afford to keep their doors open.
Former New York congressman George Santos is expected to enter a guilty plea in federal court Monday on Long Island.
Saturday will be mostly cloudy with some light showers. NYC beaches have a high rip current risk as Hurricane Ernesto moves up the coast.
Co-founders of AMA Animal Rescue in Gravesend say they're unsure they can afford to keep their doors open.
Summer can be a fun time for kids, but it can also make returning to school in the fall a more daunting task.
Mayor Eric Adams is throwing his support behind Nassau County's new face mask ban and pushing for a similar law in NYC.
Saturday will be mostly cloudy with some light showers. NYC beaches have a high rip current risk as Hurricane Ernesto moves up the coast.
A plume of smoke from Canadian wildfires gave the moon over New York City an orange tint.
All beaches in Brooklyn and Queens, along with Jacob Riis Beach, are closed to swimming on Saturday and Sunday due to expected dangerous rip currents caused by Hurricane Ernesto.
As Hurricane Ernesto hits Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, people in the NYC worry about loved ones in the storm's path.
Matt Corey and Dr. Michael Goldstein won Republican nominations in Connecticut's primary elections Tuesday, according to the Associated Press.
Saturday will be mostly cloudy with some light showers. NYC beaches have a high rip current risk as Hurricane Ernesto moves up the coast.
The New Jersey attorney general's office released body cam video showing police officers shooting and killing Victoria Lee inside a Fort Lee apartment building in July.
A plume of smoke from Canadian wildfires gave the moon over New York City an orange tint.
Sen. Bob Menendez officially ended his election campaign on Friday, days before he is set to resign and just after Gov. Phil Murphy appointed a successor.
All beaches in Brooklyn and Queens, along with Jacob Riis Beach, are closed to swimming on Saturday and Sunday due to expected dangerous rip currents caused by Hurricane Ernesto.
Former New York congressman George Santos is expected to enter a guilty plea in federal court Monday on Long Island.
Saturday will be mostly cloudy with some light showers. NYC beaches have a high rip current risk as Hurricane Ernesto moves up the coast.
Mayor Eric Adams is throwing his support behind Nassau County's new face mask ban and pushing for a similar law in NYC.
A plume of smoke from Canadian wildfires gave the moon over New York City an orange tint.
Former NYPD Officer John Mendola paid $40,000 to have his beloved dog Princess cloned, but should he have?
Former New York congressman George Santos is expected to enter a guilty plea in federal court Monday on Long Island.
Mayor Eric Adams is throwing his support behind Nassau County's new face mask ban and pushing for a similar law in NYC.
"There's no doubt that control of the House runs through New York and runs specifically through the Hudson Valley," said New York Democratic Rep. Pat Ryan.
In North Carolina, Harris took note of falling inflation but added, "Still, we know that many Americans don't yet feel that progress in their daily lives."
Sen. Bob Menendez officially ended his election campaign on Friday, days before he is set to resign and just after Gov. Phil Murphy appointed a successor.
The New York State Department of Health issued a warning after the WHO declared an Mpox outbreak in Africa a global emergency.
Officials have been warning of a return to the pre-pandemic trends of pertussis, also known as whooping cough.
Drugmaker Lykos Therapeutics had asked the FDA to approve its MDMA capsules as part of a therapy regimen for treating PTSD. It says another study will take "several years."
Stone-like materials called slag tested positive for elevated levels of arsenic along the beach in Keyport, New Jersey, state officials said.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's Archewell Foundation is launching a new initiative, the Parents' Network, to support parents whose children have been victimized by harmful online content, from social media bullying to suicide ideation.
"Happy Gilmore 2" is holding an open casting call for New Jersey "locals." Here's your chance to be an extra.
Taylor Swift's blockbuster "Eras Tour" resumed in London on Thursday after her concerts in Vienna were canceled earlier this month because of an alleged terror plot.
Gena Rowlands, hailed as one of the greatest actors to ever practice the craft, died at 94 on Wednesday, her representatives confirmed.
Taylor Swift has long called NYC's Greenwich Village home, and the city is celebrating with limited edition "Cornelia Street" signs.
In 1959 Carol Burnett burst onto the New York stage in the musical comedy "Once Upon a Mattress." In the new Broadway revival, two-time Tony-winner Sutton Foster recreates the role of Winnifred, a princess in search of a suitable mate.
Brandon Nimmo broke out of his slump with a three-run homer and Jeff McNeil launched a two-run shot, powering the New York Mets to a 7-3 win over the Miami Marlins.
Aaron Judge hit his major league-leading 44th home run and Gerrit Cole struck out eight in six innings as the New York Yankees beat the Detroit Tigers 3-0.
JJ Bleday hit his first career grand slam as the A's rallied for a 7-6 win over the Mets on Thursday.
Aaron Rodgers finished strong after a slow start during Thursday's joint practice with the Panthers.
Staten Island's South Shore Little League team played its first game of the 2024 Little League World Series on Thursday.
Co-founders of AMA Animal Rescue in Gravesend say they're unsure they can afford to keep their doors open.
A group of middle school students at a NYCHA development spent their summer designing a new youth space in their community center.
A Brooklyn man worries about water damage to his old home. He says the community garden next door is to blame.
An elderly NYCHA resident said she's been waiting months to be transferred from her building in the Bronx, and she can't put up with the poor living conditions any longer.
Richmond Hill residents Carol and Jack Wolf have the home of their dreams, and the sidewalk of their nightmares. The Wolfs say they were added to the city's repair waitlist in 2017..
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.
Thousands of bees are hard at working making honey on the roof of the Javits Center and all over New York City. The hives are managed by Queens-based Astor Apiaries and master beekeeper Nick Hoefly.
Research shows volunteering offers numerous benefits, including improved physical and mental health, and overall wellbeing. As you get older, it could even help preserve cognitive function.
Sutton Foster and Michael Urie star in this newly-opened show for the whole family on Broadway. CBS News New York's Dave Carlin reports.
In North Carolina, Vice President Kamala Harris outlined an ambitious economic plan in her first policy speech since jumping into the presidential race. CBS News New York's Cristian Benavides reports.
Craig Allen has the Tri-State Area's updated Saturday forecast on CBS News New York.