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Sponsor comes up with new bill to change name of Gov. Mario Cuomo Bridge
State Sen. James Skoufis, a Democrat from Newburgh, has a plan to get his bill passed.
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State Sen. James Skoufis, a Democrat from Newburgh, has a plan to get his bill passed.
It's a question that has been raised in Albany for the last three years -- will the name Mario Cuomo Bridge stick? CBS2 political reporter Marcia Kramer says a bill to change the name back to Tappan Zee has a new and powerful sponsor.
Area residents weighed in on the proposal to increase the rate to $7.75 cents by the year 2027.
That includes raising the price for crossing the Gov. Mario M. Cuomo Bridge to $7.75 by 2027.
This includes two system-wide hikes of 5 percent and raising the toll on the Gov. Mario Cuomo Bridge by 50 cents per year for four years. That would raise the current price of $5.75 to $7.75 by 2027. CBS2's Dick Brennan reports.
On Monday, a bipartisan group of lawmakers prevented the bill from being held in the Transportation Committee. This will allow it to move to the floor of the Assembly for a vote.
Some introducing bills that would remove disgraced ex-gov's father's name and restore Tappan Zee in some form.
Former governor Andrew Cuomo's re-emergence on the political scene is stoking a new effort to take his father's name off the bridge that replaced the Tappan Zee Bridge. Some lawmakers feel Andrew Cuomo bullied them to do his bidding, which is why they feel the name needs to be removed. CBS2 political reporter Marcia Kramer spoke to people on all sides of the issue Wednesday.
Former President Donald Trump also repeated his line about "Black jobs" being taken to a room full of Black journalists.
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A New York City man was arrested Tuesday for allegedly vandalizing two U.S. Secret Service vehicles.
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NYC shut down nearly 800 illegal cannabis shops over the past three months, as the state closed hundreds more.
A New York City man was arrested Tuesday for allegedly vandalizing two U.S. Secret Service vehicles.
NYC shut down nearly 800 illegal cannabis shops over the past three months, as the state closed hundreds more.
Advocates say Gov. Hochul's congestion pricing pause to blame for MTA's $400 million operational budget deficit in 2027-28.
Advocates say the creation of Bankside Park has taken years, and South Bronx residents haven't had access to the waterfront for nearly a century.
A giant, 16-foot tall pigeon sculpture is coming to New York City's High Line.
The NYC area is back under a heat advisory today, and it's expected to last for days. Plus, we're tracking pop-up showers.
You'll need to keep the umbrella handy the next several days, but just as we turn the page to August, we're turning up the heat.
New York and New Jersey will see rain showers early Monday, then again for the evening commute.
For Sunday, mostly sunny skies early will give way to increasing cloudiness by the afternoon and evening hours.
The 2024 Paris Olympics are underway, featuring dozens of athletes from New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. See the full list of competitors from the Tri-State Area.
The NYC area is back under a heat advisory today, and it's expected to last for days. Plus, we're tracking pop-up showers.
As Team USA and Simone Biles celebrate their Olympic gymnastics comeback, one New Jersey town is over the moon for Hezly Rivera.
You'll need to keep the umbrella handy the next several days, but just as we turn the page to August, we're turning up the heat.
A house exploded and burst into flames overnight in Westfield, New Jersey. Police say a gas leak may be to blame.
When Leila Ricks was born, one of her legs was shorter than the other. Doctors said she had a rare condition called fibular hemimelia.
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Tuesday announced $350 million in payments for moderate- and low-income residents.
A taxi driver was killed Tuesday after his vehicle was struck by a Long Island Rail Road train in Manorville.
Accused Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann made a brief appearance in court Tuesday as prosecutors turned more discovery over to the defense team.
You'll need to keep the umbrella handy the next several days, but just as we turn the page to August, we're turning up the heat.
A woman and her boyfriend were robbed of $140,000 outside a Bank of America in Hicksville.
Former President Donald Trump also repeated his line about "Black jobs" being taken to a room full of Black journalists.
Advocates say Gov. Hochul's congestion pricing pause to blame for MTA's $400 million operational budget deficit in 2027-28.
Iran's supreme leader has vowed to "seek revenge" against Israel for the killing of Hamas' top political leader, Ismail Haniyeh.
Citing what he says is Eric Adams' failure to get stuff done, Comptroller Brad Lander is throwing his hat in the ring for NYC mayor.
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Tuesday announced $350 million in payments for moderate- and low-income residents.
Mount Sinai is now part of a national research team studying long COVID in Black and brown patients.
When Leila Ricks was born, one of her legs was shorter than the other. Doctors said she had a rare condition called fibular hemimelia.
Public health alert and multiple recalls issued after dangerous contaminant found in several brands of the spice.
The listeria outbreak linked to deli meat has sickened a dozen people in New York and is blamed for one death in New Jersey. So is it safe to eat?
At least a dozen cases of listeria have been reported across New York state in connection to a national outbreak linked to deli meat.
Co-founded by George Balanchine in 1948, New York City Ballet is considered one of the best dance companies in the world, and at 75 is catering to an increasingly younger audience.
The son of immigrant parents, who immersed himself in American culture growing up, built a career as a filmmaker with hits such as "Crazy Rich Asians" and "In the Heights," tapping into his own identity and translating stories of struggle and ambition to the screen.
Lawyers for singer Justin Timberlake claim their client was not intoxicated when he was arrested for driving while intoxicated in the Hamptons in June.
Legendary Billy Joel played his 150th and final concert at famed Madison Square Garden on Thursday night.
Hundreds of the nation's top athletes will represent Team USA in Paris at the 2024 Olympics.
As Team USA and Simone Biles celebrate their Olympic gymnastics comeback, one New Jersey town is over the moon for Hezly Rivera.
Jazz Chisholm had five RBIs in his second straight two-homer game, Gleyber Torres hit a go-ahead sacrifice fly in the 12th inning and the New York Yankees outlasted the Philadelphia Phillies 7-6 for their first four-game winning streak since early June.
Sean Manaea struck out a season-best 11 over seven dominant innings, pitching the New York Mets to a 2-0 victory against the Minnesota Twins.
Jets head coach Robert Saleh says Aaron Rodgers will not play in at least the first two preseason games.
Days after an injury scare, Simone Biles and the U.S. women's artistic gymnastics team won gold in the team final — their first medal at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Advocates say the creation of Bankside Park has taken years, and South Bronx residents haven't had access to the waterfront for nearly a century.
This year marks 20 years since a historic rezoning of Downtown Brooklyn led to massive changes in the landscape of the neighborhood.
Mount Sinai is now part of a national research team studying long COVID in Black and brown patients.
Small liquor store owners in New York City continue to push against the Bottle Bill for the next round of lawmaking.
The Harlem-based program the Doe Fund held a graduation ceremony this week for nearly 100 men who have overcome a variety of challenges through the "Ready, Willing and Able" program.
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.
A giant, 16-foot tall pigeon is coming to New York City's High Line.
New York City has shut down nearly 800 illegal cannabis shops over the past three months, officials announced Wednesday.
The fire started just after 9 a.m. Wednesday on the second floor of a 13--story residential building.
The supreme leader of Iran has vowed revenge against Israel after Hamas's top political leader was killed in an airstrike in Tehran early Wednesday. Michael George reports.
CBS News New York's John Elliott says with high humidity and temperatures expected to climb into the 90s, the chance of severe weather will persist over the next several days.