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N.J. lawmakers praise pause to NYC's congestion pricing plan
New Jersey lawmakers are hailing an indefinite pause on congestion pricing in New York City.
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New Jersey lawmakers are hailing an indefinite pause on congestion pricing in New York City.
Campus protests and politics have been on the minds of many, as demonstrations move from Columbia to City College and NYU. CBS New York's political reporter Marcia Kramer sits down with New Jersey Rep. Josh Gottheimer to discuss.
Campus protests and politics have been on the minds of many, as demonstrations move from Columbia to City College and NYU. CBS New York's political reporter Marcia Kramer sits down with New Jersey Rep. Josh Gottheimer to discuss.
The Antisemitism Awareness Act is designed to make it easier for concerned students to file civil rights complaints
The bill could make it easier for concerned Jewish students to file civil rights complaints. CBS New York's Tony Aiello reports.
New legislation to block the MTA's congestion pricing plan is being crafted by New York Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis and New Jersey Congressman Josh Gottheimer.
Protests over the Israel-Hamas war continue on Columbia University's campus, as Jewish students report feeling unsafe.
Mostly peaceful protests of the Israel-Hamas war continued for a sixth day at Columbia University on Monday. Inside the growing encampment, the protesters said they will not leave until all of their demands are met. CBS New York's Christine Sloan reports.
CBS New York did some digging and found out just how much the MTA has budgeted for congestion pricing pollution mitigation.
Several Bergen County, New Jersey towns are getting federal grants to make pedestrian infrastructure upgrades.
After a string of deadly incidents, some New Jersey towns are getting money to make it safer for pedestrians.
Congressman Josh Gottheimer announced millions of dollars to improve drainage and sewer systems.
A New Jersey man from Nigeria is finally home after being jailed in his native country for more than four years.
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.
It's unclear whether his statement was an official announcement of his candidacy.
However, as photos given to CBS New York by the borough's mayor show, authorities say it was actually splattered red paint.
Gottheimer said crisis pregnancy centers pose as health clinics and intentionally deceive pregnant women facing a tough choice.
Rep. Josh Gottheimer said crisis pregnancy centers pose as health clinics and intentionally deceive pregnant women facing a tough choice. CBS New York's Christine Sloan reports.
In a release announcing the event, Gottheimer's team called New York's plan a "cash grab."
New Jersey Rep. Josh Gottheimer also held a briefing Thursday morning to share the findings of a tax study and what he calls a "cash grab."
CBS New York's Investigative Team has learned the FAA is forming a panel to study on-the-job fatigue at short-staffed air traffic control centers. CBS New York investigative reporter Tim McNicholas reports that a New Jersey congressman is calling for more funding. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3th1WMp
It's a problem holiday travelers can't do much about: air traffic controller shortages.
Owners are fearful companies will charge them more for deliveries, a cost that likely could be put on customers.
Some gathered with local congressmen on Monday to denounce the plan to charge drivers, specially delivery drivers, a fee to enter Manhattan's Central Business District. CBS New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
New York City police say officers shot a man who was wielding a machete late Wednesday night in the Mott Haven section of the Bronx.
The U.S. Secret Service is facing mounting questions about the security flaws that allowed the shooter to fire from a rooftop near the rally.
Josef Martínez scored two second-half goals to help CF Montreal rally for a 2-2 tie with the New York Red Bulls.
Mounsef Bakrar and Talles Magno each scored a second-half goal to help New York City FC rally and play Atlanta United to a 2-2 tie.
The death of Eric Garner in 2014 thrust his mother, Gwen Carr, into a life of activism. Her son's last words – "I can't breathe" – became a flashpoint for issues surrounding social injustice, seen then and still today in protests and demonstrations.
New York City police say officers shot a man who was wielding a machete late Wednesday night in the Mott Haven section of the Bronx.
The death of Eric Garner in 2014 thrust his mother, Gwen Carr, into a life of activism. Her son's last words – "I can't breathe" – became a flashpoint for issues surrounding social injustice, seen then and still today in protests and demonstrations.
An 89-year-old stand-up comedian is one of the latest victims of random assault in New York City. Another woman randomly punched her in the face as she was walking home from a swim class on July 10.
New York's next offshore wind farm, Sunrise Wind, will be seven times bigger than its first one.
Mayor Eric Adams is moving ahead with the installation of a controversial weapons detection system in the subways. The first stations could get them in a matter of days.
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.
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.
The First Alert Weather Team has issued a Red Alert through Wednesday due to excessive heat and humidity in New York City, New Jersey and the entire Tri-State Area.
Extreme heat returned Sunday and it's only going to get hotter over the next few days.
Sen. Bob Menendez is refuting reports that he's planning to resign after he was convicted on federal bribery charges.
Pressure is mounting on convicted felon Bob Menendez to resign from the U.S. Senate, but not everyone thinks he will.
New York and New Jersey coped with another day of excessive heat and humidity Wednesday, as well as severe weather.
NJ Transit says the excessive heat is causing equipment issues, and riders should expect delays and cancellations for days.
A meteor soared over the Statue of Liberty in NYC and New Jersey, prompting reports of a loud boom and shaking buildings.
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.
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman signed a a controversial transgender athlete ban Monday which passed last month by the Nassau County legislature along party lines.
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.
The First Alert Weather Team has issued a Red Alert through Wednesday due to excessive heat and humidity in New York City, New Jersey and the entire Tri-State Area.
The U.S. Secret Service is facing mounting questions about the security flaws that allowed the shooter to fire from a rooftop near the rally.
Ohio Sen. JD Vance delivered a speech on the third night of the Republican National Convention and accepted the party's nomination for vice president.
Sen. Bob Menendez is refuting reports that he's planning to resign after he was convicted on federal bribery charges.
New York's next offshore wind farm, Sunrise Wind, will be seven times bigger than its first one.
President Biden said, "I feel good," after the White House announced he had tested positive for COVID-19 and was experiencing mild symptoms.
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.
Tahjana Lewis suffered burns to her chest, arms and legs, according to a recent lawsuit the Connecticut woman filed.
Nominations for the 76th annual Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday, with "Shōgun," "The Bear," "Hacks," "Only Murders in the Building" and "Baby Reindeer" all earning multiple major nods. See the full list of nominees for the 2024 ceremony here.
"Big Brother" announced Tuesday the 16 new Houseguests who will move into the "Big Brother" house and, for the first time ever, have the power to vote in a 17th houseguest.
Shannen Doherty had been battling cancer since 2015.
Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer dismissed the case with prejudice based on the misconduct of police and prosecutors.
Shelley Duvall worked frequently with director Robert Altman, and appeared in her final film in 2023 after decades away from Hollywood.
Josef Martínez scored two second-half goals to help CF Montreal rally for a 2-2 tie with the New York Red Bulls.
Mounsef Bakrar and Talles Magno each scored a second-half goal to help New York City FC rally and play Atlanta United to a 2-2 tie.
Argentina won its second straight Copa America championship, overcoming Lionel Messi's second-half leg injury to beat Colombia 1-0 on Lautaro Martínez's 112th-minute goal.
Fans appeared to breach the security gates at Hard Rock Stadium hours before the Copa America final between Argentina and Colombia.
Michael Toglia hit three of the Rockies' six homrs in an 8-5 win over the Mets on Sunday.
It's a tradition that dates back to 1887. Worshippers in Brooklyn paraded through the streets, a beloved Italian tradition.
Yehuda Beinin said his daughter was held in two different homes in Gaza for 54 days.
The New York City Department of Environmental Protection is installing seven miles of porous pavement in Brooklyn.
CBS New York first reported in April that drivers were illegally parking cars in a grassy area alongside a bike lane under the Queensboro Bridge. Since then, community members say they've seen little improvement.
Mayor Eric Adams' rezoning proposal, dubbed "City of Yes," sparked debate at a lengthy public hearing Wednesday.
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.
The NYPD says a man wielding a machete was shot and wounded by police late Wednesday night in the Bronx.
CBS New York's Tony Sadiku and John Elliott have the latest weather forecast.
CBS New York's Lonnie Quinn has your First Alert Forecast for July 17 at 11 p.m.
CBS New York's partners at Chalkbeat say the New York City Public School system is considering a plan to ban cell phones in schools starting in February.
CBS New York's Maurice DuBois sat down with Gwen Carr, the mother of Eric Garner, to talk about how her son's death in 2014 thrust her into a life of activism.