The Brass Queens win MTA's Riders' Choice Award
A first-of-its-kind award was handed out in New York City.
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A first-of-its-kind award was handed out in New York City.
A new report finds you don't have to be a top transit officials to take home a big paycheck from the MTA. More than 1,100 workers doubled their salaries because of overtime, costing the agency nearly $1.3 billion. CBS New York political reporter Marcia Kramer reports. Read more: a href="https://cbsloc.al/44LbTPs" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"https://cbsloc.al/44LbTPs/a
Empire Center's new study shows 566 collected more than $100,000 in overtime and many tripled their pay.
Sources tell CBS New York the board hopes to have a toll plan in place by the fall.
The MTA panel empowered to set the toll rates for congestion pricing is pushing ahead despite lawsuit and second thoughts expressed by some New York politicians. CBS New York political reporter Marcia Kramer has the story.
It happened at around 7 p.m. on East 180th near Mohegan Avenue, officials said.
The crash happened at around 7 p.m. in the West Farms section of the borough. Witnesses described the violent collision to CBS New York's Kristie Keleshian.
Borough President Vito Fossella says the borough has been overlooked by the MTA.
Friday, the MTA started laying the groundwork, installing new cashless toll scanners on the city's West Side.
New Jersey politicians have filed a lawsuit to stop the MTA's congestion pricing plan, but it may be just a stalling tactic. CBS political reporter Marcia Kramer explains. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3Y1FFgo
New Jersey is suing the federal government to block the controversial plan to charge drivers who enter Manhattan below 60th Street.
It's not clear how much, but sources said it could be as much as half the original price during the day.
It's going to cost you more to get around New York City. The MTA board voted to raise fares for nearly all its customers in August. This comes as we're getting new information about the recommended tolls for congestion pricing. CBS New York's Alecia Reid reports. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3NY3dxZ
If you take public transit in the city, starting later in August you'll feel the squeeze every time you ride.
The winners will get a recording session with Atlantic Records. Voting takes place online through July 26.
The MTA on Wednesday gave the greenlight to fare hikes for buses, subways and rails and increasing tolls at bridges and tunnels. CBS New York's Christina Fan breaks down what you'll have to pay. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3NSXjOK
The Traffic Mobility Review Board had a chance Wednesday to press the MTA with questions about congestion pricing. CBS New York's Doug Williams reports. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3NY3dxZ
An MTA board held a meeting Wednesday to discuss congestion pricing. CBS New York's Doug Williams has the latest on what was discussed. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3Y0jxmr
The base price of public transit in New York City is going up for the first time in nearly a decade. The MTA just approved new increases, and it's going to affect every form of transportation. CBS New York's Christina Fan reports. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3NSXjOK
The transit authority is considering rate hikes for both single ride and monthly passes on subways and buses. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook has the very latest from the meeting.
There are two major items on the agenda for today's MTA board meeting that could impact your commute. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook breaks it down.
Out of over 20 million who live in the Tri-State Area, the nearly 1.3 million who drive into Manhattan's central business district every day will feel the sting of congestion pricing, according to the MTA.
There's new information on a crash involving an MTA bus and a box truck on the Upper East Side. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/43oZVcP
Police said two people on the bus suffered minor injuries. No one in the truck was hurt.
Two passengers on the bus had minor injuries.
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade is rolling back into NYC, with everyone's favorite balloons and floats.
The City of Hoboken was targeted in a ransomware attack Wednesday morning, officials said. The cyber attack forced the closure of City Hall, and shut down all online city services.
Thanksgiving is just a day away, but will the weather cooperate for the parade and holiday travel plans?
Yankees slugger Juan Soto is expected to decide on where to sign either before or during the MLB's winter meetings.
Why is Thanksgiving traditionally associated with turkey and other specific foods? We asked a history expert why we eat what we do on the holiday.
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade is rolling back into NYC, with everyone's favorite balloons and floats.
Thanksgiving is just a day away, but will the weather cooperate for the parade and holiday travel plans?
Yankees slugger Juan Soto is expected to decide on where to sign either before or during the MLB's winter meetings.
Watch live as the iconic balloons come to life for the 2024 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City.
Harvey Weinstein's lawyers filed a legal claim alleging that he is receiving substandard medical treatment in unhygienic conditions while in custody at Rikers Island.
Thanksgiving is just a day away, but will the weather cooperate for the parade and holiday travel plans?
A Thanksgiving winter storm is headed for the New York area, but first we had to deal with some rain Tuesday morning.
A Thanksgiving storm is forecast to bring rain, and even snow, for some parts of New York and New Jersey.
Thanksgiving week starts Monday with partly sunny skies and temps in the mid 50s, but things will change from there.
The MTA announced the Federal Highway Administration has given congestion pricing the green light, clearing the way for it to start on Jan. 5, 2025.
The City of Hoboken was targeted in a ransomware attack Wednesday morning, officials said. The cyber attack forced the closure of City Hall, and shut down all online city services.
Thanksgiving is just a day away, but will the weather cooperate for the parade and holiday travel plans?
A New Jersey minister who has spent over two decades helping people experiencing homelessness says his efforts have been put on hold right before Thanksgiving.
Airport staffing issues and weather slowed down one of the busiest holiday travel days across the Tri-State Area on Tuesday.
The first of three arches for the Portal North Bridge arrived at the construction site in Kearny Tuesday.
Love the idea or hate it, the Long Island Thanksgiving turkey pizza pie is going viral at Pino's Pizza in Deer Park.
A Babylon boat yard went up in flames after an intoxicated woman drove the wrong way and crashed into boats, police said.
New Jersey Sen. George Helmy said congestion pricing could drive businesses out of New York City and into the Garden State on "The Point with Marcia Kramer."
Thanksgiving week starts Monday with partly sunny skies and temps in the mid 50s, but things will change from there.
The MTA announced the Federal Highway Administration has given congestion pricing the green light, clearing the way for it to start on Jan. 5, 2025.
United States Rep. Ritchie Torres says he's "open to" running for governor in New York after questioning the actions of Gov. Kathy Hochul and Mayor Eric Adams.
Americans are most thankful for family and friends, which may be why they'll try to steer away from politics at Thanksgiving.
President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden made a rare visit to Staten Island on Monday to honor service members and their families ahead of Thanksgiving.
U.S. Attorney for the Southern District Damian Williams announced plans to resign Monday.
Special counsel Jack Smith asked a federal judge to toss out the charges against President-elect Donald Trump in the case stemming from the 2020 election.
Whole Foods Market stores in five states sold recalled carrots and celery sticks that could contain E. coli.
Lattes and other espresso-based drinks may not be available at some McDonald's restaurants due to a glitch with coffee machines.
The packaging label omitted a key ingredient, prompting a Food and Drug Administration recall.
The manufacturer of tumblers sold at Wawa stores says it has received four reports of cuts from the product's metal drinking straws.
Decision to cut topping comes as officials work to confirm source of E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders.
Harvey Weinstein's lawyers filed a legal claim alleging that he is receiving substandard medical treatment in unhygienic conditions while in custody at Rikers Island.
New York's iconic Blue Man Group is packing it in after more than 30 years on stage.
Chuck Woolery was inducted into the American TV Game Show Hall of Fame in 2007 and earned a daytime Emmy nomination in 1978.
Lawyers for actor Jonathan Majors and Grace Jabbari agreed to dismiss the case with prejudice, according to a joint filing in Manhattan federal court.
Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, AMC and fans react to the debate over in-theater singing during "Wicked."
Yankees slugger Juan Soto is expected to decide on where to sign either before or during the MLB's winter meetings.
Dennis Schroder scored 31 points, and the undermanned Brooklyn Nets rallied to beat Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors on Monday night.
OG Anunoby scored a career-high 40 points, and the Knicks rode a torrid start to a 145-118 rout of the Denver Nuggets.
Nico Hischier recorded his first career hat trick to give the New Jersey Devils a 5-2 win over the Nashville Predators.
Lucas Raymond scored the go-ahead goal in the third period and the Red Wings rallied to beat the Islanders 4-2.
Tenants in a six-story building in Queens say they were forced to climb stairs amid a six-week-long elevator outage.
The new Davis Center will bring back the wonder of skating and swimming alongside Harlem Meer in Central Park.
Thursday marks exactly 60 years since the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge opened to much fanfare.
Nov. 29 is the last day for New York City restaurants to remove roadway dining sheds, which will now be seasonal under new regulations set by the City Council.
A new state-of-the-art trash system in NYCHA's Polo Grounds Towers in Harlem promises to tackle energy, rodent and recycling issues.
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."
CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports from the balloon inflation area on the Upper West Side.
With a storm expected to arrive Wednesday night, travelers are racing to leave town and get to their Thanksgiving destinations. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports from Newark.
CBS News New York's Tony Sadiku has the latest weather forecast.
CBS News New York's Rob Marciano has your First Alert Forecast for November 26 at 11 p.m.
CBS News New York's Kristine Johnson gives a special shout out to Don Bosco Prep's football team and her son, Burke.
