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Supporters, opponents sound off after congestion pricing plan passes
The MTA says the new tolling system could start as early as June, but it still faces several lawsuits. CBS New York's Christina Fan has reaction from officials and riders.
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The MTA says the new tolling system could start as early as June, but it still faces several lawsuits. CBS New York's Christina Fan has reaction from officials and riders.
President Joe Biden will be in New York City on Thursday, which means drivers should prepare for gridlock traffic. As CBS New York's Jenna DeAngelis reports, the NYPD has shut down the area near Radio City Music Hall in Manhattan.
New York City plans to use new technology to detect weapons in the subway system.
The MTA held its final vote Wednesday to approve the new tolling plan that will charge most drivers $15 to enter Manhattan below 60th Street.
Police say the victim was struck in the face and hospitalized in stable condition.
The MTA voted in favor of the plan Wednesday and hopes the new tolls will be turned on by June. CBS New York's Christina Fan has the latest.
New York City's congestion pricing toll now has final approval from the MTA. See the map and what you need to know.
Starting as early as June, most drivers will be charged to enter Manhattan's Central Business District below 60th Street.
The plan would charge most drivers $15 to enter Manhattan's Central Business District below 60th Street.
The list still does not include city employees who drive heir personal cars into the congestion zone to get to work. CBS New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
CBS New York has confirmed the agency is looking into full exemptions for government vehicles and yellow school buses.
The list still does not include city employees who drive heir personal cars into the congestion zone to get to work.
Police said a 77-year-old was hospitalized in stable condition following Sunday's fire on Madison Street.
A teen girl and a 25-year-old man were killed in East Harlem and a teen was gunned down in East Flatbush.
Police say 45-year-old Ever Danny Briceno knew his victim, and investigators called it a domestic incident.
Police say the man slashed a woman across the face on an escalator in what they are calling a domestic dispute.
Two toddlers were hospitalized in critical condition after the fire broke out late Wednesday night.
A 1- and 2-year-old are in critical condition after suffering smoke inhalation, and two 9-year-olds are stable.
A 1- and 2-year-old are in critical condition after suffering smoke inhalation, and two 9-year-olds are stable. CBS New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
Police say the group robbed a 19-year-old man of his coat, sneakers and cellphone at 59th Street-Columbus Circle.
A 1 and 2-year-old are in critical condition after suffering smoke inhalation, and two 9-year-olds are in stable. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook has a live update from the scene.
The largest school district in Manhattan has voted in favor of a measure that could eventually ban transgender athletes from participating in girls sports. CBS New York's Lisa Rozner was at Wednesday's meeting, which was packed with emotions on both sides.
Manhattan's largest school district votes Wednesday night on a measure that could ban transgender girls from participating in girls sports. The city's education department is coming out against the plan. CBS New York's Doug Williams reports.
The Israeli restaurant on the Upper West Side was filled with longtime customers, politicians and community leaders in a show of solidarity after it was targeted by vandals.
Effy's Cafe, an Israeli restaurant on the Upper West Side, was full with longtime customers, politicians and community leaders in a show of solidarity after it was targeted by vandals. CBS New York's Lori Bordonaro reports.
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The 2024 Paris Olympics start Friday, and NYC triple jumper Salif Mane is ready to represent the Bronx and Fairleigh Dickinson University.
New Yorkers in communities without easy access to supermarkets must decide what's more valuable? Time or money.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul's sudden pause on congestion pricing is facing two new lawsuits.
An MTA bus crashed into a Burger King overnight in Kensington, Brooklyn.
The NYC area will continue to see humid and cloudy weather today, before our Pick of the Week arrives tomorrow.
Another day means another round of showers for the New York City area, but there's hope around the corner.
NYC's unsettled weather continues today, with rain showers in the forecast through Thursday.
Lawmakers in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut are flocking to Vice President Kamala Harris' side.
New York's weather calls for a cloudy day Monday, with rising humidity and increasing shower chances.
Rahway, New Jersey's mayor said multiple people are in custody after a police detective was shot and injured while executing a warrant.
The NYC area will continue to see humid and cloudy weather today, before our Pick of the Week arrives tomorrow.
A police detective was shot Wednesday night while serving a warrant in Rahway, New Jersey.
Palestinian youth held a news conference at a community center in New Jersey condemning Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's visit to the United States Wednesday.
President Joe Biden intervened Wednesday after NJ Transit's negotiations with the union representing engineers stalled.
Jacqueline Franchetti has been trying to get "Kyra's Law" passed for eight years, but keeps running into Albany roadblocks.
The Jets will hold their first training camp workouts on Wednesday in Florham Park, New Jersey.
A small plane crashed Monday at MacArthur Airport on Long Island, killing pilot Christopher Kucera and his passenger, Zachary Hatcher.
Here's what New York leaders are saying about President Joe Biden's decision to end his reelection bid.
Humidity levels will climb and temperatures will reach the mid to upper 80s in the Tri-State Area on Sunday.
In his address to Congress, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu criticized pro-Palestinian protests in the U.S., calling protesters "useful idiots."
President Biden said it's been the privilege of his life to serve the country for over 50 years.
Kamala Harris' campaign appears to be casting a wide net to find a VP, vetting a large number of potential running mates.
Thousands of protesters descended on Washington, chanting "Free, Free Palestine," and some tried to block streets ahead of Netanyahu's speech.
As the internet buzzes about Kamala Harris and her "brat summer," NYC Mayor Eric Adams has some advice for the likely Democratic nominee: Be herself.
New Yorkers in communities without easy access to supermarkets must decide what's more valuable? Time or money.
State records show the fund is facing a projected shortfall of $3 billion, and that shortfall is impacting the children.
At least seven people in New York have been sickened in a listeria outbreak linked to deli meats.
A warning of a Listeria monocytogenes outbreak affecting 12 states, including Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York, was issued by the CDC Friday afternoon linking infections to sliced meat at deli counters.
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.
Billy Joel performs the last concert of his MSG residency tonight in NYC. See how to get tickets, and how much they're going to cost you.
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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.
The 2024 Paris Olympics start Friday, and NYC triple jumper Salif Mane is ready to represent the Bronx and Fairleigh Dickinson University.
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Pete Alonso, Francisco Lindor and Tyrone Taylor homered off Gerrit Cole, Lindor added a three-run shot against the bullpen and the New York Mets routed the Yankees 12-3 to sweep the season Subway Series for the first time since 2013.
Veteran quarterback Aaron Rodgers said Wednesday the Jets' goal this season is reaching the Super Bowl.
Tom Thibodeau, a two-time coach of the year, agrees to three-year contract extension with Knicks.
New Yorkers in communities without easy access to supermarkets must decide what's more valuable? Time or money.
The Fordham Business Improvement District in the Bronx said they're offering 10 businesses security improvement grants of up to $1,500 to fortify their shops.
Queens resident Lou Harris is on a mission to make the sport of surfing more inclusive.
City Parks Foundation's Coastal Classrooms is providing educational programs for middle school students.
The situation for a NYCHA tenant has gone from bad to worse after ankle-deep water inundated her Brooklyn apartment during a storm.
Tens of thousands of people flooded Manhattan streets on June 2, 2024 for the 60th annual Israel Day on Fifth Parade.
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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 money will continue funding a federal program that ensures 9/11 survivors can access the care they need.
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The 2024 Paris Olympics start Friday, and New York City triple jumper Salif Mane is ready to show the world just how far he can fly.
An MTA bus crashed into a Burger King in Brooklyn overnight after police say the driver suffered a heart attack. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul's sudden pause on congestion pricing is facing two new lawsuits. CBS New York's Alice Gainer reports.