Mayor Gets Back On East River Bridges Toll Bandwagon
Mayor Michael Bloomberg ignited another firestorm of controversy on Friday over East River tolls. Just when you thought the plan was out of gas the mayor is bringing it back.
Mayor Michael Bloomberg ignited another firestorm of controversy on Friday over East River tolls. Just when you thought the plan was out of gas the mayor is bringing it back.
Commuting to work with up to 19 inches of fresh snow on the ground was no picnic for anyone.
About a hundred subway riders refused to leave their train after being ordered off during the massive snowstorm that raged just outside their doors.
New York City public schools will be closed Thursday after a fast-moving storm moved full-force into the region overnight bringing an icy mix of snow and rain.
Mayor Michael Bloomberg's controversial plan to charge people to drive into key parts of Manhattan during the week was back on the highway on Wednesday.
The hardest hit lines include the B36 bus in Brooklyn and M22 bus in Manhattan, both of which would see fewer weekend buses.
New York City sets aside $38 million a year for snow removal, but the Bloomberg Administration admits they spent more than that digging out of the post-Christmas blizzard alone.
The agency said it will save $300,000 a year with the cost-cutting plan.
The Henry Hudson Bridge is expected to be a cashless crossing in 2012.
Due to ongoing repairs, there are some changes to service on the Metro-North Railroad New Haven Line.
The MTA was to begin the latest phase of the "Culver Viaduct Rehabilitation Project" on Monday.
MTA officials said crews were doing track and signal work part of an $11 billion upgrade plan.
New York City's transportation officials are being grilled over what went wrong in the cleanup of last month's blizzard. The City Council is holding a hearing Friday on the Metropolitan Transportation Authority's slow response to the storm that dumped more than 2 feet of snow on parts of the city.
MTA chairman Jay Walder said the agency has reviewed vulnerabilities in the system and have improved weather monitoring, notification, and interagency coordination.
Workers on Long Island already started pre-treating the major state roadways with a salt and sand mixture to help the first layers of snow melt.
Some area airports were reporting weather-related delays of up to one hour and 20 minutes.
For subway riders who normally enter at the 15th Street station in Brooklyn, Friday's snow was a good thing. The snow delayed the start of the $260 million rehab of the Culver Viaduct. Instead of starting on Monday, the construction is being pushed back one week.
In the wake of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority's revelation that reports on signal inspections were falsified over the past decade, Transit officials are now testifying about the workflow and council members are still angry.
A Manhattan lawyer representing some passengers who were stranded on an A train in Queens for seven hours last week says it was a hostile and unsanitary environment.
People can now use their credit cards again to buy tickets at most Long Island and Metro-North commuter rail stations throughout the New York metropolitan region.
Long-awaited fare hikes finally arrived on Thursday after a week of frustrating delays on buses, subways and more. Despite roads and rails still being affected by Sunday's blizzard, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority went ahead with its scheduled increase in fares.
Starting at midnight, a new round of MTA fare hikes will go into effect.
Amtrak service was expected to resume Wednesday along the busy northeast corridor.
"We're trying to dig out our stranded buses. We're working very closely with the Department of Sanitation but many roads are still impassable," said Deirdre Parker of New York City Transit.
For years, riders packing New York subways could catch some relief -- by reading inspiring literature on placards in train cars. No more.
Monday is expected to be a somber day, particularly for Jewish people around the world.
Minnesota stayed undefeated by holding on for a 23-17 win over the New York Jets in London on Sunday.
A chance of showers returns to the Tri-State Area early this week before spectacular weather takes over.
The writer famous for fairy-tale rom-coms is making her Broadway debut with "Left on Tenth," a play adapted from her bestselling memoir about a widow pursuing another chance at love, just when she is diagnosed with leukemia.
Just weeks before the presidential election, new rules are going into effect in some states that can jeopardize people's right to vote, from challenges to voter registrations, to limits on when and how ballots may be cast.
Monday is expected to be a somber day, particularly for Jewish people around the world.
Minnesota stayed undefeated by holding on for a 23-17 win over the New York Jets in London on Sunday.
A chance of showers returns to the Tri-State Area early this week before spectacular weather takes over.
Two youths have been arrested in connection to Friday night's attack on former New York Gov. David Paterson and his stepson Anthony Sliwa.
Thousands of cyclists will flood the streets today for the 2024 Tour de Bronx, which is marking its 30th year.
A chance of showers returns to the Tri-State Area early this week before spectacular weather takes over.
The weekend forecast looks perfect for fall fun around New York and New Jersey -- from apple picking, to leaf peeping and more.
Stew Leonard's is recalling dozens of Chocolate Chunk Banana Bread loaves that were sold at its Danbury location in Connecticut.
A port strike has thousands of dockworkers on the picket lines along the East and Gulf coasts, including New York and New Jersey.
Drizzle and a spot shower are possible through Monday morning.
A chance of showers returns to the Tri-State Area early this week before spectacular weather takes over.
This week's dockworker walk-out left a backlog of cargo in the ports of New York and New Jersey, Port Authority officials say.
The weekend forecast looks perfect for fall fun around New York and New Jersey -- from apple picking, to leaf peeping and more.
The New York Jets (2-2) are in London for an NFL Week 5 showdown with the undefeated Minnesota Vikings (4-0).
A company hired for $10 million to replace lead pipes in Newark lied about getting the work done, federal prosecutors say.
Long Island homeowners hit by flooding in August have more time to apply for financial assistance, but they might not want to wait.
Carfentanil, a synthetic opioid 100 times more potent than fentanyl, has been seized on Long Island for the first time.
A funeral is being held today for Babylon teen Bella Trezza, following last month's deadly crash on Long Island.
A Long Island man says he was scammed out of $25,000 by someone impersonating a real business online.
A Suffolk County community that was isolated by a road collapse in August's devastating storms and floods finally has relief.
Monday is expected to be a somber day, particularly for Jewish people around the world.
Billionaire Elon Musk also appeared with Trump on stage, calling the November election "the most important of our lifetime."
Rock star Bruce Springsteen spoke out in a video and said Trump should be disqualified from ever being president again.
Trump returned Saturday to Butler, Pennsylvania, for a rally at the site of the first assassination attempt against him.
Most NYC residents want Mayor Eric Adams to resign following his federal indictment on bribery charges, according to a new poll.
Carfentanil, a synthetic opioid 100 times more potent than fentanyl, has been seized on Long Island for the first time.
Brooklyn families are asking for answers after their loved ones died during childbirth at the city-run Woodhull Hospital.
Ten deaths have been linked to now-recalled Boar's Head products.
New York state announced Monday that someone in Ulster County has died from eastern equine encephalitis, or EEE.
Parents of kids injured at birth due to medical malpractice say New York is denying their claims under the state's Medical Indemnity Fund, which promises lifelong health care.
The writer famous for fairy-tale rom-coms is making her Broadway debut with "Left on Tenth," a play adapted from her bestselling memoir about a widow pursuing another chance at love, just when she is diagnosed with leukemia.
Rock star Bruce Springsteen spoke out in a video and said Trump should be disqualified from ever being president again.
John Amos was best known for his roles in "Roots" and the 1970s sitcom "Good Times."
Broadway is mourning the death of actor Gavin Creel, a star who shined on stage for more than 20 years.
There are five new stadium dates for next summer in Toronto, Chicago, New Jersey, Los Angeles and Mexico City.
Minnesota stayed undefeated by holding on for a 23-17 win over the New York Jets in London on Sunday.
Alex Verdugo helped boost the Yankees over the Royals on Saturday night in their AL Division Series opener.
The Mets rallied past the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 1 of their Division Series on Saturday.
Atlanta United kept its playoff hopes alive with a 2-1 victory over the New York Red Bulls on Saturday night.
Newcomer Paul Cotter scored again in Prague as the New Jersey Devils beat the Buffalo Sabres 3-1 to sweep the season-opening series in the Czech capital.
East Harlem's Sendero Verde is setting a new standard in sustainability for affordable housing.
Moshe Lavi and Leat Corinne Unger say they've been giving a voice to their family members still in Hamas captivity one year after being kidnapped by Hamas.
As Jewish communities around the world are preparing for the holiday of Rosh Hashana, Masbia Soup Kitchen launches massive campaign to help feed thousands.
Residents in Glen Oaks, Queens say squirrels are wreaking havoc on their cars.
A partnership between one of the commissioners of the Department of City Planning and the Brooklyn Public Library looks to educate people about issues around housing.
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 News New York's Vanessa Murdock says the inclement weather should quickly move out of the area and then the sun will take over for several days.
Thousands gathered at Jones Beach on Long Island on Sunday to take part. CBS News New York's Jenna DeAngelis reports.
CBS News New York's Jenna DeAngelis has more on the gathering for a special cause.
The procession of the animals during Mass featured everything from dogs, to birds, to horses. It was part of the Feast of Saint Francis of Assisi, who is the patron saint of the environment and ecology. CBS News New York's Jenna DeAngelis reports.
It's illegal to drive drunk in New York -- no exceptions. But at times, a driver can be seriously impaired by a drug, and yet, face no consequences. Investigative reporter Mahsa Saeidi has a preview of Sunday night's story.