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Congestion pricing advocates say pause breaks MTA accessibility promises
Congestion pricing advocates say Gov. Hochul's pause breaks MTA's promise to add elevators to 95% of stations.
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Congestion pricing advocates say Gov. Hochul's pause breaks MTA's promise to add elevators to 95% of stations.
Many want the transit agency to move ahead with its long-term plan to put elevators in 95% of its stations, but understand it will be hard to do without funding. CBS New York's Natalie Duddridge reports.
New York State Sen. John Liu, a Democrat from Queens, is chair of the New York City Education Committee. Watch his full interview on "The Point with Marcia Kramer" on CBS News New York.
Accessibility improvements at Long Island Rail Road stations in Queens have been put on hold after congestion pricing was paused.
Some NYC lawmakers are trying to persuade Gov. Kathy Hochul to restart congestion pricing with a lower charge.
Charging less than the $15 initially proposed is latest idea for finding money for the MTA. CBS New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
CBS New York's political reporter Marcia Kramer talks to New Yorkers about the congestion pricing pause and what it means for mass transit.
The MTA board voted Wednesday to officially put congestion pricing on hold. CBS New York's Derick Waller has a look at what that means for other projects.
New York's congestion pricing plan was modeled off London's congestion charge, so CBS New York sent reporter Ali Bauman across the pond to study its impact. She took a look at how the charge affects British businesses and the environment in London to see what could have been in New York.
CBS New York's Ali Bauman went to London to find out how their congestion charge affects British businesses and the environment to see what could have been in New York.
Gov. Kathy Hochul's decision to put a pause on congestion pricing has forced the MTA board to consider Wednesday what projects might have to be scrapped or put on hold. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
Gov. Kathy Hochul's decision to put a pause on congestion pricing has forced the MTA board to consider Wednesday what projects might have to be scrapped or put on hold.
The MTA board is expected to formally put congestion pricing on pause and lay out what New Yorkers will not be getting without the anticipated revenue. CBS New York's Derick Waller has the latest.
CBS New York wanted to know if congestion pricing works in London, so we sent Ali Bauman to investigate.
CBS New York wanted to know if congestion pricing works in London, so we sent Ali Bauman to investigate.
It's been a busy time for New York City Comptroller Brad Lander, taking on two top New York Democrats: Gov. Kathy Hochul and Mayor Eric Adams.
Westchester County Exec. George Latimer is in one of the hottest congressional races in the country. Plus, NYC Comptroller Brad Lander has a lot to say about congestion pricing and the state of New York City. Watch this full episode of "The Point with Marcia Kramer."
Could the cost of congestion pricing come down? Gov. Kathy Hochul may be giving the $15 toll another thought.
Could the cost of congestion pricing come down? Before it was paused, the proposed rate was $15 to drive into Midtown Manhattan, but as CBS New York political reporter Marcia Kramer explains, Gov. Kathy Hochul could now be giving that price tag another thought.
A City Councilmember is proposing residential parking permits to help Washington Heights residents find a parking spot in their own neighborhood.
An MTA official said work on the 2nd Avenue Subway is now on hold following Gov. Kathy Hochul's decision to pause congestion pricing.
Residents in areas with few transit options are relieved about the congestion pricing pause, and are calling on the city to consider expanding NYC Ferry service.
CBS New York's Hannah Kliger has the story from one desert in Brooklyn.
Richard Davey, the outgoing president of NYC Transit, says he was "shocked" when Gov. Kathy Hochul put the brakes on congestion pricing.
Could the pause on congestion pricing lead to a "summer of hell" for New York City subway riders? Richard Davey, the outgoing NYC Transit president, weighs in on CBS New York's "The Point with Marcia Kramer."
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.