Transport Workers Union boss slams NYC congestion pricing plan
John Samuelsen, head of the National Transport Workers Union, is turning his back on the MTA's congestion pricing program.
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John Samuelsen, head of the National Transport Workers Union, is turning his back on the MTA's congestion pricing program.
Nearly 300 people -- both for and against the controversial plan -- made their voices heard. CBS New York's Dick Brennan reports.
The MTA says new tolls are needed to keep the transit system running, but there's been a lot of pushback at the public hearings. CBS New York's Zinnia Maldonado reports.
The MTA says new tolls are needed to keep the transit system running, but there's been a lot of pushback at the public hearings.
Nearly two dozen taxi drivers rallied outside MTA headquarters in Lower Manhattan expressing disapproval of the new tolls. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
The firefighters union rallied Friday ahead of the second public hearing on congestion pricing. As CBS New York's Alice Gainer reports, they want the personal cars of FDNY members to be exempt from tolls.
Firefighters are frustrated the MTA didn't exempt them from the proposed $15 toll to enter Manhattan below 60th Street.
Firefighters are frustrated the MTA hasn't exempted them from the proposed $15 toll to enter Manhattan below 60th Street. CBS New York's Natalie Duddridge reports.
The MTA says potential setbacks include the rollout of new subway cars, as well as upgrades to its signal system and subway stations. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
More than 100 members of the FDNY plan to attend Friday's meeting to raise their concerns about the plan. CBS New York's Natalie Duddridge has the latest.
Commuters finally had their chance to weigh in on the controversial congestion pricing plan Thursday in the first of several public hearings, and many did not hold back.
After four public hearings, the MTA Board is expected to hold a final vote on the congestion pricing program in the spring.
New York City Comptroller Brad Lander, environmental advocates and CUNY students are among those calling on the MTA to adopt the plan quickly. CBS New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
Commuters are sure to have a lot of say at the MTA's first of four public hearings on congestion pricing. CBS New York's Natalie Duddridge reports.
At Wednesday's board meeting, the agency said the tolls readers are almost fully installed and will be ready to go live in June. CBS New York's Natalie Duddridge has the latest.
At a board meeting Wednesday, agency officials announced the majority of license plate readers are ready to go live.
At a board meeting Wednesday, agency officials announced the majority of license plate readers are ready to go live. CBS New York's Chris Wragge reports.
Small business owners and elected officials held a rally outside City Hall, demanding an environmental impact study be conducted before the plan takes effect. CBS New York's Doug Williams reports.
They are expected to rally at City Hall, demanding the program be halted until a full environmental impact study. CBS New York's Doug Williams has the latest.
They are expected to rally at City Hall, demanding the program be halted until a full environmental impact study.
Gottheimer says a report by his office finds the MTA will raise over $3 billion a year from congestion pricing.
A New Jersey congressman is taking an unusual move under the law and requesting the MTA turn over information on how it came up with its congestion pricing calculations. CBS New York's Christine Sloan reports.
The sale of plate covers was banned in the five boroughs. So why did Amazon ship three to our Investigates Team?
The sale of plate covers was banned in the five boroughs. So why did Amazon ship three to our Investigates Team? CBS New York's Tim McNicholas reports.
It came as state leaders held a briefing Thursday, saying the city's bus system is currently the slowest in the world. CBS New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
Donald Trump says Venezuela's embattled opposition leader must be protected, as President Nicolas Maduro prepares to take the oath again after allegedly stealing an election.
Trump was found guilty in May of 34 felonies in authorizing a scheme in 2017 to falsify records in order to cover up reimbursements for a "hush money" payment.
A five-alarm fire is burning in the Bronx, and firefighters have been on the scene for several hours in the Allerton section.
Sam Carrick scored in overtime and Igor Shesterkin made 21 saves as the Rangers beat the Devils on Thursday night.
New Orleans is facing lawsuits and investigations surrounding its safety barriers as the Super Bowl and dozens of Mardi Gras parades loom.
A five-alarm fire is burning in the Bronx, and firefighters have been on the scene for several hours in the Allerton section.
The NYPD is stationing officers at Central Business District entry points with patrol cars looking for illegal or obstructed license plates.
Tributes were held for former President Jimmy Carter on Thursday across the greater New York City area.
Congestion pricing is causing parking problems at Long Island Rail Road stations as commuters ditch driving into Manhattan.
New York Blood Center's newest donation site just opened to the public Thursday in Midtown at a critical time for donations.
Tributes were held for former President Jimmy Carter on Thursday across the greater New York City area.
People in the Tri-State Area are asking how they can help those who have lost everything in the Los Angeles wildfires.
Hate groups are not only promoting that content on popular social media sites, but a CBS News New York investigation shows they're actively trying to recruit kids into their ideology.
The New York City area will see one more day of windy, cold weather before temperatures return to normal.
The cold weather continues around NYC, and there's more snow on the way. But the question is, how much?
A new audit has found nearly 400 New Jersey police departments spent over $1 million total on a controversial training program known as "Street Cop."
The fate of a former New Jersey school bus aide charged in the death of a special needs student is in the hands of a jury.
Hate groups are not only promoting that content on popular social media sites, but a CBS News New York investigation shows they're actively trying to recruit kids into their ideology.
The New York City area will see one more day of windy, cold weather before temperatures return to normal.
A New Jersey man killed in the Jan. 1 New Orleans terror attack was honored Wednesday.
Congestion pricing is causing parking problems at Long Island Rail Road stations as commuters ditch driving into Manhattan.
A couple says some of their 23 cats alerted them to a raging fire in the middle of the night at their home in Copiague, New York.
Disgraced former Rep. George Santos had his February sentencing delayed until April so he can keep making new episodes of his podcast.
Ray Tierney, the district attorney credited for the arrest of Rex Heuermann in the Gilgo Beach serial killer case, will be running for re-election next year.
Several people, including two children, were injured in a crash involving a school bus Tuesday in Old Westbury, Long Island.
Trump was found guilty in May of 34 felonies in authorizing a scheme in 2017 to falsify records in order to cover up reimbursements for a "hush money" payment.
President-elect Trump's sentencing for his criminal conviction in New York is scheduled for Friday morning.
Tributes were held for former President Jimmy Carter on Thursday across the greater New York City area.
Congestion pricing is causing parking problems at Long Island Rail Road stations as commuters ditch driving into Manhattan.
The U.S. had filed an appeal to stop plea proceedings for alleged 9/11 architect Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and two others from moving forward Friday in the war court in Guantanamo Bay.
New York Blood Center's newest donation site just opened to the public Thursday in Midtown at a critical time for donations.
Lower immunity to the new GII.17 strain could be leading to more infections.
In New York City alone, there were nearly 1,300 cases in December. That's almost triple the number during same time in 2023.
The Louisiana patient was hospitalized with a severe case of bird flu in the first death in the U.S. caused by the H5N1 virus.
Gov. Kathy Hochul says the recent surge in violence in the subway "cannot continue." She says she will include new legislation in the executive budget to change New York's involuntary commitment standards.
"Inside Edition" correspondent Alison Hall opens up about her breast cancer battle and how Olivia Munn's own experience with early detection inspired her to take a life-saving risk assessment test.
New York City's Broadway Week is back, offering two tickets for the price of one to select Broadway shows in January and February.
Peter Yarrow was a singer-songwriter and a social activist, but he was best known as one-third of the folk-music group Peter, Paul and Mary.
The actor Aubrey Plaza has spoken out for the first time since her husband Jeff Baena's death last week. He was 47.
Here is the full list of winners who took home awards at the 2025 Golden Globe Awards.
Sam Carrick scored in overtime and Igor Shesterkin made 21 saves as the Rangers beat the Devils on Thursday night.
The New York Knicks beat the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday night.
The Detroit Pistons won their fifth straight game over the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday night.
The Panthers will play host to the Rangers at loanDepot Park in Miami -- home of baseball's Marlins -- on Jan. 2, 2026, the NHL said Wednesday.
The Stars rallied from an early three-goal deficit to defeat the struggling Rangers on Tuesday night.
Two eighth graders in Queens are being hailed as heroes after their quick thinking helped a woman who had taken a bad fall near their school.
Neighbors were left baffled and heartbroken after an unknown perpetrator left slash marks across two street trees in Ridgewood, Queens.
Musicians and student groups marched through the snowy streets of East Harlem on Monday to celebrate Three Kings Day.
New Yorkers can now be fined $50 if they fail to secure their trash bins properly, but some Brooklyn residents say the city is failing to maintain the same standards.
A young man from Mauritania receives help settling into the city as he serves as a youth ambassador for others.
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."
President-Elect Donald Trump is being sentenced today in his hush-money case. Civil and criminal attorney, Donte Mills, breaks down what some of restrictions or consequences that Trump could possibly face.
President-elect Donald Trump faces sentencing Friday in his New York "hush money case," just days ahead of his inauguration. CBS News New York's Natalie Duddridge reports on the virtual hearing.
Residents tell CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook the building has been without heat and they have to use space heaters to stay warm.
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