Bus drivers and riders noticing a welcome change due to congestion pricing
CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock rode along on a crosstown bus to see the difference in traffic.
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CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock rode along on a crosstown bus to see the difference in traffic.
The first congestion pricing plan in the U.S. has begun, charging most drivers $9 a day to enter the lower half of Manhattan. The long-debated plan is projected to raise up to $800 million a year for the city's aging public transit system. Will it work?
The first congestion pricing plan in the United States has begun in New York City, charging most drivers $9 a day to enter Midtown and Lower Manhattan at peak hours. The long-debated plan, which has garnered both supporters and detractors, is projected to raise between $500-800 million a year to pay for repairs and improvements of the city's aging public transit system. Will it work? Correspondent Mo Rocca reports.
The first week of congestion pricing in New York City is wrapping up. CBS News New York's Ali Bauman takes a look at the early data on how effective the toll may be in easing traffic.
The MTA says it does not have data as yet on how much money the congestion pricing toll has generated in its first week.
The NYPD is stationing officers at Central Business District entry points with patrol cars looking for illegal or obstructed license plates.
For drivers, the $9 congestion pricing fee isn't the only expense that may be waiting as you enter the Central Business District. CBS News New York's Doug Williams tells us what you need to know to avoid getting a ticket, or worse.
The MTA says ridership is up compared to the same time last year.
Congestion pricing is causing parking problems at Long Island Rail Road stations as commuters ditch driving into Manhattan.
Commuters are changing habits to avoid the tolls, and it means crowded train cars and packed parking lots. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
New York City is in its first week of congestion pricing, and state lawmakers are already weighing whether to levy more taxes to help fund the MTA. CBS News New York's Ali Bauman reports on how some of the revenue stream's being floated.
With congestion pricing now in effect in New York City, officials announced Tuesday a crackdown on drivers who try to obscure their license plates, or use "ghost plates," to get out of paying the new toll.
With congestion pricing now in effect in NYC, officials are cracking down on obscured license plates, or "ghost plates," to avoid the toll.
Brutally cold temperatures and blustery conditions made for an uncomfortable trek into Manhattan for many on the second day of congestion pricing.
Following the snow that hit the city on Monday, the scene on the Upper West Side looked more familiar on Tuesday. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
New York City drivers made it through their first weekday commute with the new tolls, but time will tell how much of an impact they make on traffic. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
CBS News New York's Lori Bordonaro went for a ride in a cab and saw for herself not that much traffic on usually busy Eighth Avenue.
MTA Chair Janno Lieber said it has been a smooth ride Monday on the first weekday of congestion pricing. Fort Lee's Mayor Mark Sokolich says it's too soon to draw any conclusions.
Congestion pricing is in effect in New York City. Political leaders in New Jersey are looking into what they might be able to do next against the program, as it got underway. CBS News New York's Christine Sloan and Natalie Duddridge have team coverage.
The first weekday morning rush hour since the controversial new tolling system was turned on Sunday is now in the books. All eyes are on how traffic will change throughout the day, if at all. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook, Christina Fan and Natalie Duddridge have team coverage.
As New York City drivers face the first weekday commute with the new tolls, State Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal urges people to be patient and believe in the benefits.
CBS News New York's Doug Williams is checking on traffic in Midtown Manhattan on the first weekday of the new congestion pricing tolls.
Staten Island Borough President Vito Fossella speaks with CBS News New York about his opposition to the toll in Manhattan.
Congestion pricing is now a reality in New York City, and drivers are facing the first weekday commute with the controversial new tolling system. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook, Christina Fan and Hannah Kliger have team coverage.
While the controversial toll has been met with those for and those against, the Hudson Square Business Improvement District is hopeful about the benefits for residents and businesses.
Long Island is coming together for Los Angeles with donation drives focused on getting new items to the thousands impacted by the California fires.
Leevi Merilainen made 24 saves for his second shutout in three games and the Senators beat the Islanders on Tuesday night.
Anton Lundell scored the shootout winner and Spencer Knight made 26 saves as the Panthers downed the Devils on Tuesday night.
Prosecutors said a search of a NYC apartment yielded photos and videos allegedly documenting criminal behavior.
A woman claims Sean "Diddy" Combs drugged and raped her in New York City over 20 years ago, when she was 16 years old.
A woman claims Sean "Diddy" Combs drugged and raped her in New York City over 20 years ago, when she was 16 years old.
Wednesday marks three years since New York City businesswoman Michelle Go was killed after being pushed in front of an oncoming train in Times Square by a homeless man with schizophrenia.
Rat complaint calls to New York City's 311 were down by more than 25% in 2024 compared to the year before, officials say.
The appointment of Rockland County's poet laureate is being called a new chapter for the arts there.
American families of Israeli hostages being held in Gaza have been in contact with negotiators as a draft deal for a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of hostages has been agreed to in principle, CBS News has learned.
It's going to be another cold week around NYC, but the weather is looking slightly warmer today.
Tributes were held for former President Jimmy Carter on Thursday across the greater New York City area.
People in the Tri-State Area are asking how they can help those who have lost everything in the Los Angeles wildfires.
Hate groups are not only promoting that content on popular social media sites, but a CBS News New York investigation shows they're actively trying to recruit kids into their ideology.
The New York City area will see one more day of windy, cold weather before temperatures return to normal.
American families of Israeli hostages being held in Gaza have been in contact with negotiators as a draft deal for a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of hostages has been agreed to in principle, CBS News has learned.
Gov. Phil Murphy laid out his set of priorities before he leaves the New Jersey State House next year, including initiatives on housing and education.
A serious crash in Jersey City had all lanes closed on Route 1 & 9 for the morning commute.
Schools in Montclair, N.J. will reopen today, one day after the district was shut down because of a security threat.
New Jersey school bus aide Amanda Davila was convicted Monday of child endangerment in the death of Fajr Williams, a 6-year-old with special needs.
Long Island is coming together for Los Angeles with donation drives focused on getting new items to the thousands impacted by the California fires.
MS-13 gang member Jairo Saenz pleaded guilty Tuesday to killing seven people in separate attacks on Long Island.
A Long Island man is home after serving a harrowing year-and-a-half ordeal behind bars in a Caribbean prison.
The retail giant Macy's is shutting down 10 stores in New York and New Jersey this year, calling it a turnaround strategy.
Congestion pricing is causing parking problems at Long Island Rail Road stations as commuters ditch driving into Manhattan.
Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's pick to lead the Pentagon, faced some tough questions from Democrats on the Senate Armed Services Committee.
Gov. Phil Murphy laid out his set of priorities before he leaves the New Jersey State House next year, including initiatives on housing and education.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul laid out an ambitious agenda for 2025 during her State of the State address at the Hart Theater in Albany on Tuesday.
The fast-moving legal battle over the release of special counsel Jack Smith's final report played out days before Trump's second-term inauguration.
The NYPD says it is making major changes after department overtime reached its highest yearly total ever.
Officials have blamed a new strain for this winter's surge in norovirus cases.
More than 20 million egg-laying chickens in the U.S. died last quarter, federal data shows.
New York Blood Center's newest donation site just opened to the public Thursday in Midtown at a critical time for donations.
Lower immunity to the new GII.17 strain could be leading to more infections.
In New York City alone, there were nearly 1,300 cases in December. That's almost triple the number during same time in 2023.
A woman claims Sean "Diddy" Combs drugged and raped her in New York City over 20 years ago, when she was 16 years old.
Hozier, Olivia Rodrigo and Tyler, the Creator are among the headliners for this year's Governors Ball Music Festival in New York City.
"Inside Edition" correspondent Alison Hall opens up about her breast cancer battle and how Olivia Munn's own experience with early detection inspired her to take a life-saving risk assessment test.
New York City's Broadway Week is back, offering two tickets for the price of one to select Broadway shows in January and February.
Peter Yarrow was a singer-songwriter and a social activist, but he was best known as one-third of the folk-music group Peter, Paul and Mary.
Leevi Merilainen made 24 saves for his second shutout in three games and the Senators beat the Islanders on Tuesday night.
Anton Lundell scored the shootout winner and Spencer Knight made 26 saves as the Panthers downed the Devils on Tuesday night.
Cade Cunningham scored 36 points and the surging Pistons beat the Knicks 124-119 on Monday night.
Police found that the man was sending Caitlin Clark messages on X that contained multiple threatening and sexually explicit messages.
Isaiah Collier drove for the go-ahead layup with 2 seconds left to lift the Jazz to a 112-111 overtime victory over the Nets on Sunday night.
Senior citizens in Brighton Beach say they're fed up after paying thousands of dollars a year for parking spots that are often taken by unauthorized drivers.
Two eighth graders in Queens are being hailed as heroes after their quick thinking helped a woman who had taken a bad fall near their school.
Neighbors were left baffled and heartbroken after an unknown perpetrator left slash marks across two street trees in Ridgewood, Queens.
Musicians and student groups marched through the snowy streets of East Harlem on Monday to celebrate Three Kings Day.
New Yorkers can now be fined $50 if they fail to secure their trash bins properly, but some Brooklyn residents say the city is failing to maintain the same standards.
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.
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."
CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn has your First Alert Forecast for January 14 at 11 p.m.
Long Island is coming together for Los Angeles with donation drives focused on getting new items to the thousands impacted by the California fires. CBS News New York's Jenna DeAngelis reports.
It appears Israel and Hamas are on the brink of a ceasefire agreement. Hostages would be freed and aid would flow into Gaza. CBS News New York's Dick Brennan has the latest.
Wednesday marks three years since Michelle Go was pushed in front of a subway train and died. The case rattled New York City and highlighted concerns about subway safety. Tuesday, Gov. Kathy Hochul vowed to make changes in the subway in her State of the State speech. CBS News New York's Ali Bauman reports.
A 15-year-old in Brooklyn was shot Tuesday evening.
