Some drivers call for exceptions to congestion pricing
After an extremely slow start and years of delays, the congestion pricing plan for Manhattan is now in the fast lane. CBS2's John Dias has reaction from commuters.
After an extremely slow start and years of delays, the congestion pricing plan for Manhattan is now in the fast lane. CBS2's John Dias has reaction from commuters.
The controversial plan could take effect by late next year or early 2024. CBS2's John Dias has the details.
Commuters can expect to pay a hefty fee to enter Manhattan's central business district in 2023 or early 2024.
Facing a sea of red ink and the delayed return of riders, the MTA now says its controversial congestion pricing plan will make its debut in Manhattan by the end of next year or a few months later, allowing it to collect a whopping $15 billion a year. CBS2 political reporter Marcia Kramer has the story.
The agency is launching a $1 billion project to expand cellphone service underground and install Wi-Fi at all above ground stations. CBS2's John Dias has reaction from riders.
Officials say they are working on expanding wifi and cellphone service to all stations. CBS2's John Dias has the details.
Work is expected to begin right away, but the $1 billion project could take a decade to complete.
At one point, the boy punches an officer, then wrestles him to the ground and puts him in a chokehold.
Federal pandemic relief funding will run out in 2024.
Grant Central Terminal is packed and trains are delayed after Metro-North service was shut down due to the weather, CBS2's Dick Brennan reports.
The car sold for 35 times its opening bid at an auction.
Long Island elected officials are urging residents to respond to a proposal that would reduce express service to several North Shore communities.
The new system takes pictures of cars without E-ZPass and bills drivers by mail.
The commuter railroad is adding additional trains systemwide to accommodate more riders.
There have been 118 assaults in 2022, so far. That's up 23 percent from last year, CBS2's Natalie Duddridge reports.
The bill raises the crime to a second-degree felony.
In 2022 so far, there have been 118 assaults, up 23 percent from last year, and more than 2,500 incidents of harassment.
Union leaders say transit workers face an increasing number of attacks. At least seven workers have been assaulted in the last month, CBS2's Natalie Duddridge reports.
Transit officials say the changes mean more reliable service, better connections and reduced wait times.
Transit officials say the changes mean more reliable service, better connections and reduced wait times.
The MTA reacted Thursday to the Supreme Court's decision on New York's concealed carry law.
The pilot program equipping nearly 100 subway cars with hidden surveillance cameras is meant to help the NYPD have more eyes on the subway. CBS2's Elijah Westbrook reports.
City transit officials are rolling out new technology on trains in an effort to solve crimes. CBS2's Elijah Westbrook has more on the pilot program.
Hidden surveillance cameras are operating in more than 60 subway cars throughout the system.
It comes after a transit officer was assaulted at a Brooklyn subway station on the first day of the new initiative. CBS2's Political Reporter has more on the changes.
Does your tap water taste different? Here's what NYC residents need to know about the change.
GWB traffic is facing major delays for the morning commute after an oversized load spilled wood onto the roadway.
Israel said it killed Nabil Kaouk, the deputy head of Hezbollah's Central County, in an airstrike Saturday. President Biden said a regional conflict "has to be avoided."
Helene left at least 116 people dead and caused widespread destruction. More than two million homes and businesses still had no power in the storm's wake.
The NYPD is searching for a man who they say raped a woman inside of her Upper East Side apartment Saturday morning.
Does your tap water taste different? Here's what NYC residents need to know about the change.
GWB traffic is facing major delays for the morning commute after an oversized load spilled wood onto the roadway.
The NYPD is searching for a man who they say raped a woman inside of her Upper East Side apartment Saturday morning.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams is leaning on faith leaders for their support after his indictment on corruption charges.
The B&B Carousell on the famous Coney Island Boardwalk is the oldest of the antique amusement park rides in Brooklyn.
Drizzle and a spot shower are possible through Monday morning.
Lawsuits seeking to force congestion pricing to start will move forward, a New York Supreme Court judge ruled in a potential blow to the governor's "indefinite" pause.
New York and New Jersey could see the first significant rainfall in weeks over the next couple days. See the maps.
The U.S. News and World Report college rankings list New York, New Jersey and Connecticut's Ivy League schools among the best for 2025.
NYC's dry spell continued over the weekend, despite the clouds and rain chances in the forecast. How much longer will it last?
Drizzle and a spot shower are possible through Monday morning.
Lawsuits seeking to force congestion pricing to start will move forward, a New York Supreme Court judge ruled in a potential blow to the governor's "indefinite" pause.
New Jersey police found over 100 illegal weapons and ammo stashed inside a home in Totowa after a man shared a picture of himself pointing a gun on social media.
Couples desperate to find a new place to get married after a wedding venue in New Jersey abruptly closed are getting some help.
A popular New Jersey wedding venue recently closed, leaving couples scrambling to find a new place to get married.
Drizzle and a spot shower are possible through Monday morning.
The organs of one of the teens who died after a weekend crash in West Babylon have saved three lives, an organ donation organization announced Friday.
There's a tragic update to the weekend crash in West Babylon. Bella Trezza, 17, has died. She had been fighting for her life since the crash.
Long Island Republican Congressman Anthony D'Esposito allegedly gave part-time jobs to both his lover and fiancée's daughter.
A Long Island community is praying for Bella Trezza, her brother Austin, Jack Murphy, Anthony Pagliuca and the family of Riley Goot following a deadly crash.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams is leaning on faith leaders for their support after his indictment on corruption charges.
Sen. JD Vance and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz will face off on Tuesday in the first and only vice presidential debate of the cycle.
The New York City Council recently passed a bill that would make jaywalking legal.
Lawsuits seeking to force congestion pricing to start will move forward, a New York Supreme Court judge ruled in a potential blow to the governor's "indefinite" pause.
Some store owners who got raided during a recent illegal marijuana crackdown say the NYPD shouldn't have seized their cash.
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.
New York City Health Commissioner Dr. Ashwin Vasan is resigning and will step down in January.
The New York resident who tested positive for the mosquito-borne EEE virus has died, prompting state health officials to declare an "imminent threat to the public for EEE."
Thousands gathered at Central Park's Great Lawn on Saturday for the annual Global Citizen Festival.
The festival, which runs through Oct. 14, features new films starring Adrien Brody, Daniel Craig, Tilda Swinton, Julianne Moore, Saoirse Ronan, Naomi Watts and Bill Murray.
British actress Dame Maggie Smith had an extensive career in theater and movies, gaining international acclaim in later roles in "Harry Potter" and "Downton Abbey."
The adventure begins for 16 ordinary Americans as they embark on their trek to the top of the treacherous New Zealand Alps in 'The Summit.'
The former Beatles drummer was set to play in Philadelphia with his All Starr Band on Sept. 24 and in New York the following night.
The New York Yankees ended the regular season with a victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday.
The New York Mets moved within one win of a playoff berth with a victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday.
The Broncos held on to beat a banged-up Aaron Rodgers and the sloppy New York Jets in a defensive standoff on Sunday.
New York fell one game behind Atlanta in the NL wild card race when the Braves beat Kansas City 2-1.
New York City FC beat the New York Red Bulls 5-1 in the Hudson River Derby to snap a nine-game winless streak.
The B&B Carousell on the famous Coney Island Boardwalk is the oldest of the antique amusement park rides in Brooklyn.
Despite being billed as a popular initiative aimed to create vibrant public spaces, some NYC business owners are pushing back against Open Streets.
Curators of Harlem Sculpture Gardens are revealing their research into climate change on Uptown parks.
We took an inside look at the operations of New York City's primary recycling center during Climate Week 2024.
Frustrated residents in Greenpoint claim a concrete plant in their neighborhood is a bad actor that's polluting their community.
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.
New York City residents may notice their drinking water tastes different starting Monday.
Early commuter alert for drivers using the GWB. Watch live updates from Chopper 2 overhead.
CBS News New York's Christina Fan has a look at how the CBS Broadcast Center is preparing for the vice presidential debate between JD Vance and Tim Walz.
Police say the victim woke up to find the man in her bed, and he sexually assaulted her. CBS News New York's Shosh Bedrosian reports from the Upper East Side.
CBS News New York's John Elliott has the latest weather forecast.