Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont signs gas tax cut bill into law
Two other states have also signed similar legislation to ease the squeeze from rising gas prices.
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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.
According to the American Trucking Association, the United States is down 80,000 big rig drivers.
The Philadelphia Phillies beat the reeling New York Mets 2-1 on Friday night.
Rainy weather will kick off the weekend in the New York City area before sunshine returns.
Payton Tolle took a perfect game into the sixth inning and the Boston Red Sox beat the New York Yankees 6-1 on Friday night.
Traffic will be impacted in Midtown Manhattan as the city initiates shuttle bus corridors and street closures to accommodate World Cup ticketholders.
The suspect accused of killing two teenage girls in a hit-and-run in Cranford, New Jersey, last year will be tried as an adult, officials said Friday.
Rainy weather will kick off the weekend in the New York City area before sunshine returns.
Traffic will be impacted in Midtown Manhattan as the city initiates shuttle bus corridors and street closures to accommodate World Cup ticketholders.
Many New Yorkers are finding ways to help those in Venezuela following this week's powerful back-to-back earthquakes.
New York Mets fans seem to be directing frustration at David Stearns and Steve Cohen after manager Carlos Mendoza's firing.
The site will continue to house a casino, but Aqueduct's move to Long Island brings a rare opportunity to the South Ozone Park community.
Rainy weather will kick off the weekend in the New York City area before sunshine returns.
Monday's severe weather has come and gone, but that doesn't mean the system is leaving the area.
After a tranquil, warm weekend, more turbulent weather lies ahead in the New York City area.
Weather is tranquil and pleasant in the New York City area for Father's Day weekend as summer officially begins.
Dangerous heat is building across the Tri-State Area with the threat of severe storms, making Thursday and Friday First Alert Weather Days.
Rainy weather will kick off the weekend in the New York City area before sunshine returns.
Traffic will be impacted in Midtown Manhattan as the city initiates shuttle bus corridors and street closures to accommodate World Cup ticketholders.
The suspect accused of killing two teenage girls in a hit-and-run in Cranford, New Jersey, last year will be tried as an adult, officials said Friday.
Table to Table is on a mission to make sure nothing goes to waste at 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup celebrations in New Jersey.
Law enforcement officials found a home laboratory and a shed full of explosives at a home in Denville, New Jersey.
A Long Island school district official is accused of trashing ballots to rig an election.
A Long Island school district official is accused of trashing ballots to rig an election. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
The site will continue to house a casino, but Aqueduct's move to Long Island brings a rare opportunity to the South Ozone Park community.
A young entrepreneur with Down syndrome opened his first brick-and-mortar store on Long Island after his sock company went global.
A defense attorney made stunning new claims in court Wednesday about what may have sparked the fatal stabbing of a Massapequa man.
A Long Island school district official is accused of trashing ballots to rig an election.
Bolton agreed to pay a $2.25 million fine, pleading guilty to one count of retaining classified national security information.
CBS News New York Investigates is looking into Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits, and the new work requirements in order to keep them.
Victims of e-bike crashes are suing New York City over Mayor Zohran Mamdani's directive ending criminal enforcement of violations.
The Supreme Court on Thursday said the Trump administration can move forward with its efforts to strip more than 356,000 Syrian and Haitian immigrants of temporary protections.
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Justice Department from executing subpoenas in a criminal probe that sought transgender care records for patients treated at New York hospitals.
An off-duty EMT jumped into action at the Knicks parade Thursday when a man appeared to be suffering from an overdose.
New York broadcast giant Bill Ritter announced Friday he is stepping down from the WABC anchor desk after being diagnosed with early stage Alzheimer's.
For half a century, The Valerie Fund has been dedicated to providing care to children with cancer and blood disorders.
A New Jersey nonprofit called The Valerie Fund is celebrating 50 years of providing comprehensive care to children with cancer and blood disorders.
Fans gathered at the Brooklyn Public Library on Thursday for limited-edition card marking 30 years of "Reasonable Doubt."
There appear to be new clues about the location of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
When a large tent appeared next door to Taylor Swift's Watch Hill estate this week, it didn't take long for speculation about the superstar's impending nuptials to ripple through the affluent New England seaside village.
Claude Guillemot and a flight instructor were flying in a twin-motor Cessna 421 on Friday evening. An investigation into the crash is underway.
The Philadelphia Phillies beat the reeling New York Mets 2-1 on Friday night.
Payton Tolle took a perfect game into the sixth inning and the Boston Red Sox beat the New York Yankees 6-1 on Friday night.
New York Mets fans seem to be directing frustration at David Stearns and Steve Cohen after manager Carlos Mendoza's firing.
The Second Round Foundation, founded by Sandra and Jalen Brunson, aims to help provide young people with what they need to thrive in the future.
Carlos Mendoza was fired as manager of the underperforming New York Mets on Friday and replaced by Andy Green.
Fans gathered at the Brooklyn Public Library on Thursday for limited-edition card marking 30 years of "Reasonable Doubt."
After learning to swim in her 40s, one school leader is helping students gain life-saving skills.
Entrepreneurs in Brooklyn are reimagining laundry day as a social experience, turning neighborhood laundromats into gathering spaces.
Experts say the team's title run created a feeling of collective joy and connection, while some local businesses are also seeing a boost from the celebration.
Knicks fans who couldn't make it to Thursday's parade still found a way to celebrate across New York in true blue-and-orange fashion.
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.
City officials and volunteers put a fresh coat of paint on the rainbow crosswalk in Greenwich Village on Friday to kick off Pride Weekend.
Businesses across New York City and New Jersey are serving as collection centers to receive donations to send to Venezuela. CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo reports.
The pilot of a United Airlines flight said they had a close call with a drone while arriving at Newark Airport on Friday.
Two firefighters suffered minor injuries battling an apartment fire in Queens on Friday.
A manhunt is underway for a man accused of raping a 13-year-old girl in a Bronx park Tuesday night.
