Connecticut suspends gas tax for 3 months
In Connecticut, the average gas tax is about 25 cents per gallon, but drivers will not have to pay it for the next three months
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In Connecticut, the average gas tax is about 25 cents per gallon, but drivers will not have to pay it for the next three months
Two other states have also signed similar legislation to ease the squeeze from rising gas prices.
School taxes are a key economic factor on Long Island, where they account for over 60% of homeowners' tax bills.
House lawmakers voted 143-0 in favor of the emergency bill. Hours later, the Senate passed the proposal.
With the rise in gas prices, the debate grows about letting employees work from home. Financial expert Sibile Marcellus spoke with CBS2's Chris Wragge and Mary Calvi about the issue.
New Jersey's 42.4 cents per gallon gas tax is the fourth highest in the nation.
Many consumers are going to feel a tighter squeeze after the Federal Reserve announced Wednesday it's raising interest rates.
With many employees still working from home, there are concerns along the major office park corridor of Long Island that Route 110 has permanently changed.
Rahway Food for Friends says the need for help tripled since the start of the pandemic.
The economic squeeze it taking its toll on the wallets of drivers in the Tri-State Area.
New York's average is now $4.46 a gallon, and New Jersey stands at $4.37.
An expert says there are a number of factors to consider before jumping into an electric car.
They said the move would immediately save people in Connecticut 45 cents a gallon.
The latest statistics show consumers are paying close to 8 percent more on goods and services compared to last year.
One expert says to anticipate a spike in the cost of food, home heating oil and other goods and services.
Long Island sets all-time high Tuesday with average per-gallon price of $4.35, while New York City was at $4.36.
Some consumers told CBS2 high gas prices are hitting especially hard because they just restarted commuting to work.
Long Island Cares/The Harry Chapin Food Bank serves those in need in Nassau and Suffolk counties.
According to AAA, the highest recorded price of gas per gallon in New York City was $4.41 in 2008.
There is more pain at the pump, continued sticker shock at stores, and volatility on Wall Street.
Con Edison attributes the price hikes to economic conditions, mainly the increased cost of natural gas. But activists say it's the company's own fault for not being better prepared for market fluctuations.
Eateries feeling the squeeze throughout the pandemic are now finding creative ways to bring staff back.
Car dealers are raising prices, car makers are pushing back and customers are stuck in the middle.
The "Good Cause Eviction Bill" on the table in Alban would set a limit on rental increases by tying them to inflation.
Many Americans are feeling the squeeze and sticker shock at the grocery store. We're all paying more for everyday items than we have in decades.
The boys from Bayonne, New Jersey, continue their Little League World Series journey Sunday.
A Burmese python was confiscated near the Coney Island boardwalk in July, New York state officials say.
The New York Mets beat the AL Central-leading Chicago White Sox on Saturday night.
A free memorial concert was held Saturday night at the College of Staten Island to pay tribute to those killed on 9/11.
The New York Red Bulls rallied for a 1-1 draw with the Chicago Fire on Saturday night.
A Burmese python was confiscated near the Coney Island boardwalk in July, New York state officials say.
A free memorial concert was held Saturday night at the College of Staten Island to pay tribute to those killed on 9/11.
Long Island's Sun and Surf Beach Club remained closed Saturday, two days after it was ravaged by a tornado.
A man was shot and killed in Brooklyn on Friday night in what police sources say may have been a road rage incident.
Several arrests were made after two separate incidents at the Anime NYC convention at the Javits Center in Midtown Manhattan.
Along with the increasingly humid conditions comes another chance of showers and storms overnight Saturday into Sunday.
Rainy weather returns to the New York City area Sunday, bringing with it the threat of flooding.
Bayonne, New Jersey, is heading to the Little League World Series after beating Darien, Connecticut, in the Metro Region Tournament on Friday.
We're in great shape on this Friday as we gear up for another weekend.
The potential for severe storms and downpours returns to the Tri-State Area Monday as sweltering temperatures continue.
The boys from Bayonne, New Jersey, continue their Little League World Series journey Sunday.
The Keasbey Fire Department in Woodbridge Township, which first organized 118 years ago, is set to close in October.
The undefeated Bayonne, New Jersey, all-star Little Leaguers beat West Chester, Pennsylvania, on Friday night in their second game in the Little League World Series.
Along with the increasingly humid conditions comes another chance of showers and storms overnight Saturday into Sunday.
Bayonne is still riding the high from Wednesday night's Little League World Series game, where the boys beat Massachusetts 2-1.
Long Island's Sun and Surf Beach Club remained closed Saturday, two days after it was ravaged by a tornado.
Long Island's Sun and Surf Beach Club remained closed Saturday, two days after it was ravaged by a tornado. CBS News New York's Kristie Keleshian reports.
Cleanup efforts continue this weekend on Long Island after an EF-1 tornado hit the area Thursday. CBS News New York's Kristie Keleshian reports.
The clean-up at a Long Island beach club after Thursday's tornado will take some time. CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo reports.
The Milleridge Inn in Jericho went up in flames Thursday night. It's a piece of Long Island history. The main restaurant dates all the way back to 1672.
The U.S. and Canada have wrangled for decades over trade, and somehow, they still managed to remain friends, allies and trading partners.
A federal appeals court said the top federal prosecutor in the Northern District of New York was unlawfully serving when he subpoenaed state Attorney General Letitia James.
A New York woman is accused of plotting "a major attack" on the state Capitol building in Albany, authorities said Thursday.
The Democratic National Committee is on the hunt for the best host city for the 2028 Democratic convention.
As we approach the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks, there is an ongoing fight to repair Jersey City's memorial for the victims.
A New Yorker has tested positive for West Nile virus, the city health department announced Wednesday.
Researchers say an alarming study on cognitive decline is specific to the African American community in Newark, New Jersey.
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
Two more deaths have been reported in connection to the Legionnaires' disease cluster on the Upper East Side, health officials said Friday.
Jones Beach is back open for swimmers after it was prohibited due to elevated bacterial levels. The rare shutdown took place from Thursday afternoon through midday Friday.
"Today, Elwood and I lost a great friend and collaborator, and the world lost one of the most naturally innovative drummers and a great and true son of Texas," ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons said in a statement.
Brian Hickerson and his brother, Zach, made the 911 call that brought first responders to the apartment where Hayden Panettiere was found unresponsive.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36. The coroner's office says she was found in cardiac arrest.
The lineup for the 2026 Global Citizen Festival in New York City was announced Thursday.
Latin music stars Marc Anthony, Feid, and others are set to perform at a benefit concert in Miami on August 16.
The boys from Bayonne, New Jersey, continue their Little League World Series journey Sunday.
The New York Mets beat the AL Central-leading Chicago White Sox on Saturday night.
The New York Red Bulls rallied for a 1-1 draw with the Chicago Fire on Saturday night.
Miami's No. 2 QB Quinn Ewers missed the game with a groin injury sustained in the preseason opener.
The Toronto Blue Jays beat the New York Yankees 4-3 on Saturday.
The DSNY reported an increase in needle stick injuries for New York City sanitation workers.
A Queens homeowner says that overgrown city trees on her block are creating a safety hazard at night.
Neighbors say Flushing Meadows Corona Park has been falling into disrepair for years.
The owner of a beloved Harlem food truck known for its burgers under $5 is retiring and selling the business.
The historic Art Deco bathhouse at Jacob Riis Park is getting a new life as the Rockaway Ocean Club. But as the long-dormant building reopens, some locals are questioning who will have access to its amenities.
People dressed in elaborate headgear and paraded up Fifth Avenue for New York City's Easter Sunday tradition.
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.
The annual Easter Parade and Easter Bonnet Festival was held in Manhattan on April 20, 2025.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Police are searching for the gunman in an apparent road rage shooting that left one man dead late Friday. CBS News New York's Tim McNicholas reports.
CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock has your weather forecast for August 22 at 11 p.m.
A game of show-and-tell with something illegal is risky business, especially when it's a python.
A free memorial concert was held Saturday night at the College of Staten Island to pay tribute to those killed on 9/11. CBS News New York's Christine Sloan reports.
Hundreds of motorcyclists departed Linden, New Jersey, on Saturday and headed to New York City for the 25th Annual America's 9/11 Ride.
