Why a $14,000 E-ZPass bill landed in a NYC driver's email box
A long-time New York City driver says he monitored his E-ZPass account and paid his tolls, but he was still hit with huge late fees.
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A long-time New York City driver says he monitored his E-ZPass account and paid his tolls, but he was still hit with huge late fees.
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A New York State appeals court struck down a state law this week that banned landlords or realtors from turning away a tenant just because they use federal housing vouchers, like Section 8.
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One year after a CBS News New York investigation looked into a local solar installer, New York City has filed what it calls a landmark lawsuit against the company and its owner.
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Some homeowners in an affordable housing program in Queens say their dreams turned into nightmares as they encountered issue after issue at their newly rehabbed homes.
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In New Jersey, nearly half a million people lost enhanced Affordable Care Act tax credits this year, but the impact goes far beyond those who got the credits.
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One driver claims an E-ZPass representative made a mistake entering her plate information into the system, and now it is costing her thousands.
The city has wrapped up a two-year probe into a shocking 2023 crane collapse in Manhattan that injured 12 people.
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Two CUNY students caught up in a cheating scandal said they were cleared of allegations after a CBS News New York investigation.
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Parents have been forced to find new child care after troubling stories at Bright Horizons at Columbus Circle day care in Manhattan.
Officials say James Hadley, a New Jersey coach and educator, may have assaulted other victims.
Children and adults were hurt Tuesday when a fire broke out at a Bronx building, where parents said a day care is located.
A woman was stabbed multiple times in a seemingly random attack in Queens on Monday, police say.
A rooftop fire in Midtown Manhattan sent black smoke into the air near the start of the St. Patrick's Day Parade.
Tens of thousands of customers lost power across the New York-New Jersey area as severe weather whipped through the region.
Children and adults were hurt Tuesday when a fire broke out at a Bronx building, where parents said a day care is located.
A woman was stabbed multiple times in a seemingly random attack in Queens on Monday, police say.
A rooftop fire in Midtown Manhattan sent black smoke into the air near the start of the St. Patrick's Day Parade.
Tens of thousands of customers lost power across the New York-New Jersey area as severe weather whipped through the region.
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The New York City area will be under a wind advisory Monday with periods of heavy rain and severe thunderstorms expected across the region.
The New York area is in for a mild weekend before the weather takes a turn to start the work week.
It will be rainy on Thursday morning, and the weather will change to snow as temperatures drop across the Tri-State Area.
Thunderstorms are expected in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut this weekend after severe weather hit the Midwest.
Periods of rain will move through the New York area Thursday, but spring temperatures are on the way for the weekend.
Officials say James Hadley, a New Jersey coach and educator, may have assaulted other victims.
Tens of thousands of customers lost power across the New York-New Jersey area as severe weather whipped through the region.
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Tens of thousands of customers lost power across the New York-New Jersey area as severe weather whipped through the region.
Ten people and six vehicles were involved in the fatal accident on Long Island, according to New York State Police. Two people in their 80s were killed.
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A Manorville breeder was charged with animal neglect after dogs and puppies were allegedly left alone in poor conditions as a blizzard struck New York.
A long-time New York City driver says he monitored his E-ZPass account and paid his tolls, but he was still hit with huge late fees.
Jeanne Hengemuhle has made history as the first woman in charge of the New Jersey State Police.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani is moving to lower the speed limit around hundreds of schools in New York City as part of a major escalation of the Vision Zero initiative.
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Older adults in New Jersey recorded the highest number of suspected overdose deaths in 2025, according to the New Jersey Department of Health.
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Heights University Hospital, formerly known as Christ Hospital, shuttered its emergency room Saturday night.
New Jersey Sen. Andy Kim is opening up about his father's Alzheimer's diagnosis in hopes of helping others struggling like him to care for their loved ones.
A new study shows toxic forever chemicals known as PFAS may be entering the food chain on Long Island through contaminated soil, water and air.
Michael B. Jordan's best actor win at Sunday night's Academy Awards resonated at his alma mater, Arts High School in Newark.
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Legendary New York City television news anchor Ernie Anastos has died. His wife says he died early Thursday morning of pneumonia.
Ballerina Misty Copeland responded to controversial comments made by actor Timothée Chalamet when he appeared to dismiss the significance of ballet and opera, saying, "No one cares."
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The Jets will receive a 2027 sixth-round draft pick from the Chiefs and pick up $7 million of Fields' guaranteed $10 million salary.
The top 16 seeds in the 68-team women's NCAA field will host first- and second-round games, with the regional rounds being played at two neutral sites for the fourth straight year.
The Rev. Al Sharpton is calling on New York City to help protect the Merchant's House Museum in Manhattan after a recent discovery revealed connections to the Underground Railroad.
A Harlem school is teaching students how to love, honor and care for their natural hair.
The NYC DEP has announced plans to clean Flushing Creek with chlorine, sparking outrage among some environmentalists.
Neighbors and local businesses in Long Island City, Queens, say rental trucks parked on streets are impacting daily operations.
Erik Lochtefeld is back to acting and marathon training after a glioblastoma diagnosis and complex surgery at NYU Langone.
The Halloween tradition strolled through Manhattan's East Village on Sunday, with furry friends dressed in colorful costumes.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
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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.
The Mamdani administration has asked a court to allow them to stop representing former Mayor Eric Adams in a sexual assault case.
A violation had been issued at the Queens building where a deadly fire broke out Monday. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
Sources say an off-duty NYPD detective shot a man in the head in the Bronx on Monday night after tracking down his stolen car.
The weather and staffing shortages have led to more delays and cancellations at Tri-State Area airports. CBS News New York's Alice Gainer reports.
A mother was violently attacked by a stranger on her way to a bus stop in Queens on Monday, police say. CBS News New York's Jenna DeAngelis reports.
