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New York State Sen. Joseph Addabbo chairs the Committee on Racing, Gaming and Wagering. Watch the full interview on "The Point with Marcia Kramer."
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New York State Sen. Joseph Addabbo chairs the Committee on Racing, Gaming and Wagering. Watch the full interview on "The Point with Marcia Kramer."
Two of New York City's busiest subway lines are getting a boost 10 months after the MTA started collecting congestion pricing tolls.
At times, they're billed when they pull out of their own garage, they say.
As CBS News New York's Mahsa Saeidi investigates, these residents claim they're being hit with bogus congestion pricing tolls because they live inside the congestion zone.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is blasting the MTA over its handling of subway crime.
Saturday marks six months since congestion pricing started in New York City.
Saturday marks six months since the start of congestion pricing, and Gov. Kathy Hochul and MTA officials are touting the program as a success.
MTA board members convened for their monthly meetings on Wednesday, just a day after a judge sided with the agency on congestion pricing.
CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook has learned the latest round of work includes upgrades to camera systems, cable improvements, and upgrades to public announcements, emergency systems and facilities.
The MTA board is set to meet Wednesday, one day after a judge granted a temporary restraining order in the ongoing congestion pricing battle with the Trump administration. CBS News New York's Derick Waller reports.
New York won a legal victory Tuesday in the ongoing congestion pricing battle with the Trump administration.
The federal government had previously threatened to pull funding starting Wednesday if the program continued. Tuesday's order means it can't do that until at least June 9. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner has the story.
A judge ruled the feds cannot penalize New York for keeping the cameras on while the legal battle plays out. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
The MTA filed a preliminary injunction to fight efforts by the Trump administration to end the controversial tolling program. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook explains.
A hearing over the future of congestion pricing in New York City is scheduled for Tuesday.
The most recent deadline set by the Trump administration for New York Gov. Kathy Hochul to halt the city's congestion pricing has come and gone.
The deadline imposed by the Trump administration has come and gone. Duffy has warned Gov. Hochul that keeping the tolling program could lead to the loss of federal funding for city projects. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave reports.
The Trump administration says New York must end congestion pricing or risk losing federal funding.
Wednesday is the deadline set by the Trump administration for Gov. Kathy Hochul to cancel congestion pricing or lose some federal funding.
If New York does not comply it could risk losing federal funding. But as CBS News New York's Ali Bauman reports, Gov. Kathy Hochul says the tolling cameras are staying on.
If New York refuses to cancel the tolling program, it runs the risk of losing some federal funding. As CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner reports, data shows traffic has increased in the congestion zone.
A judge says a memo the Trump administration accidentally released cannot be used in court because it contained privileged attorney-client communications.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul says the new state budget agreement commits to making the subway system safer.
The governor touted her efforts to improve subway safety despite federal threats to cut aid to New York in less than three weeks. CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
Federal layers seeking to kill New York City congestion pricing said they mistakenly filed a memo admitting flaws in the Trump administration's case.
Jalen Brunson scored 33 points, including a 3-pointer that capped the Knicks' opening 23-point run, and New York beat the Jazz 146-112 on Friday.
Akira Schmid got a shutout against his former team, and the Golden Knights beat the Devils 3-0 on Friday night.
Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine has been sentenced to three more months in prison for violating his supervised release terms in a New York gang case.
The destruction of homeless encampments across New York City, a hallmark policy of Mayor Eric Adams' administration, will be halted by Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani.
A man is now in custody in Florida in connection to the 1997 murder of Tanya Denise Jackson on Long Island.
Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine has been sentenced to three more months in prison for violating his supervised release terms in a New York gang case.
The destruction of homeless encampments across New York City, a hallmark policy of Mayor Eric Adams' administration, will be halted by Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani.
A man is now in custody in Florida in connection to the 1997 murder of Tanya Denise Jackson on Long Island.
A Peekskill police officer is under investigation after video shows him kicking and cursing at a suspect on the ground.
A New York City woman was unlawfully held by ICE for nearly two weeks after being detained at LaGuardia Airport before Thanksgiving, a judge ruled.
If you're heading out, brace yourself — it's the coldest day of the season so far.
CBS News New York has learned Jed Parkington, who died by suicide during a standoff with law enforcement on Tuesday, was fascinated with Nazi Germany.
"Driven Into Debt," CBS News New York's latest investigative series, has uncovered a simple truth -- unpaid tolls can quietly spiral into crushing debt.
First Alert Weather Days have been declared in the NYC area as the arctic chill could bring record low temperatures.
A decomposed body and pipe bombs were found inside a Stamford, Connecticut, home after a shootout between the homeowner and police officers Tuesday, officials say.
An apartment building fire in Jersey City, New Jersey, displaced about 30 people Friday, sending them out into frigid temperatures.
A judge ruled Menendez, the former U.S. Senator, is no longer eligible for public employment after a bribery conviction.
If you're heading out, brace yourself — it's the coldest day of the season so far.
"Driven Into Debt," CBS News New York's latest investigative series, has uncovered a simple truth -- unpaid tolls can quietly spiral into crushing debt.
First Alert Weather Days have been declared in the NYC area as the arctic chill could bring record low temperatures.
A man is now in custody in Florida in connection to the 1997 murder of Tanya Denise Jackson on Long Island.
Nassau County Police charged Vito D'Ambrosio, of Seaford, with murdering his parents at A&A Italian Deli and Pizza in Bethpage.
If you're heading out, brace yourself — it's the coldest day of the season so far.
"Driven Into Debt," CBS News New York's latest investigative series, has uncovered a simple truth -- unpaid tolls can quietly spiral into crushing debt.
Two people were killed in a stabbing in Bethpage on Long Island, Nassau County police said.
A judge ruled Menendez, the former U.S. Senator, is no longer eligible for public employment after a bribery conviction.
Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani's transition fundraising effort is paying off.
The principal of a Brooklyn middle school created controversy this week by turning down the opportunity to have a Holocaust survivor speak to students.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued executive orders Thursday designed to protect Israel and appeal to the Jewish community.
Federal prosecutors on Thursday presented an indictment of New York Attorney General Letitia James to a grand jury in Norfolk, Virginia.
In New York alone, there have already been more than 17,000 flu cases and nearly 1,000 hospitalizations, and doctors anticipate it's only going to get worse as more people gather for the holidays.
Colette Smith of the Bronx was diagnosed with lung cancer, despite never smoking. Her survival story is central to her push for early detection.
Some New Yorkers want the mayor-elect to appoint a new "rat czar" when he takes office after an uptick in rat sightings.
Gio's Law would establish a $25 million grant program to equip law enforcement nationwide with EpiPens and train officers how to use them.
A blood drive was held in Harlem on Wednesday as the New York Blood Center reports a dip in its blood supply.
Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine has been sentenced to three more months in prison for violating his supervised release terms in a New York gang case.
Frank Gehry was known for designing the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao in Spain and the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles.
Netflix on Friday said it will acquire Warner Bros., including its film and television studios, HBO Max and HBO.
Stoppard was often hailed as the greatest British playwright of his generation.
The Brooklyn Nutcracker returns to Downtown Brooklyn with diverse cultural influences, community outreach, and a fresh take on Tchaikovsky's iconic score.
Jalen Brunson scored 33 points, including a 3-pointer that capped the Knicks' opening 23-point run, and New York beat the Jazz 146-112 on Friday.
Akira Schmid got a shutout against his former team, and the Golden Knights beat the Devils 3-0 on Friday night.
The 2026 Men's World Cup will be held across the United States, Canada and Mexico next summer.
The New York Rangers won for the league-leading 12th time on the road, beating the Ottawa Senators 4-2 on Thursday night.
The New York Islanders defeated the NHL-leading Colorado Avalanche 6-3 on Thursday night.
Neighbors in Brooklyn's Victorian Flatbush are expressing frustration after the city designated only part of their area as a historic district.
Brooklyn's Prospect Park is getting financing for a long-term project to battle the impacts of climate change, city leaders say.
The Brooklyn Conservatory of Music plans a 12,000-square-foot campus at One Prospect Park West, aiming to serve thousands more with music therapy and education programs.
Some residents at NYCHA's Eastchester Gardens in the Bronx say they've been shivering on and off all week.
The Brooklyn Nutcracker returns to Downtown Brooklyn with diverse cultural influences, community outreach, and a fresh take on Tchaikovsky's iconic score.
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.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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.
A fire broke out inside a Midtown restaurant Friday evening.
As the season of giving gets underway, charities say the need has never been greater. The Salvation Army reports a sharp rise in families asking for help this year. Evyn Moon shows us how the organization is working to meet that demand.
This time of year can be difficult for people struggling with loneliness, an issue that has grown in recent years. Cristian Benavides has the story of one woman who was able to overcome feeling alone by reconnecting with her communities and finding new ones.
Prosecutors said Hiram Carrero ,18, threw a flaming piece of paper onto a 3 train and caused a 56-year-old man to catch fire.
Police said 18-year-old Emily Finn was fatally shot by her ex-boyfriend the day before Thanksgiving.
