N.J. lawmakers praise pause to NYC's congestion pricing plan
New Jersey lawmakers are hailing an indefinite pause on congestion pricing in New York City.
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New Jersey lawmakers are hailing an indefinite pause on congestion pricing in New York City.
In a stunning 11th hour change, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Wednesday that congestion pricing in New York is postponed indefinitely. CBS New York had team coverage from political reporter Marcia Kramer, Lisa Rozner and Christine Sloan.
The MTA has said congestion pricing is needed to raise money for transit improvements. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook has a look at what projects are on the line now that the plan is indefinitely delayed.
The MTA's congestion pricing webinars that were scheduled to start Wednesday have been postponed until further notice, along with the plan's start date.
New York City's congestion pricing start date is postponed indefinitely, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Wednesday. The new tolls were scheduled to start on June 30 -- less than a month away. CBS New York has team coverage of the reaction.
New York City's congestion pricing start date is postponed indefinitely due to concerns from Gov. Kathy Hochul, sources tell CBS New York. CBS New York's Jessica Moore reports.
New York's congestion pricing could be delayed, because Gov. Kathy Hochul is concerned about the economic impact to Midtown, Manhattan, sources say.
Congestion pricing is set to start later this month in Manhattan, and the MTA is hosting a series of webinars to make sure drivers are ready.
With congestion pricing starting in New York City on June 30, police are scrambling to keep up with new ways drivers are hiding their license plates.
The MTA says it made dozens of arrests and issued hundreds of summonses in a crackdown on fake plates and toll evaders.
The MTA has revealed the start date of its controversial congestion pricing plan, which it says will result in 100,000 fewer vehicles in the "Congestion Relief Zone" every day.
Congestion pricing in New York City faces another potential roadblock. The Trucking Association of New York filed a lawsuit Thursday to stop the program.
The Trucking Association of New York wants a federal judge to issue an injunction to stop the MTA from starting congestion pricing on June 30. CBS New York political reporter Marcia Kramer has more.
Former congressman Mondaire Jones, a Democrat, is running to replace Republican Rep. Mike Lawler in Rockland County. Watch his entire interview on CBS New York's "The Point with Marcia Kramer."
Mondaire Jones served one term in Congress, but was the victim of a squeeze play when then-Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney, another Democrat, relocated to his district and lost to Republican Mike Lawler. Jones wants back in, but Lawler is fighting tooth and nail. Watch the full episode of "The Point with Marcia Kramer."
A federal judge is considering if lawsuits against NYC congestion pricing should proceed after hours of arguments from people suing to stop the new tolls.
As New York City's congestion pricing start date inches closer, a federal judge is considering if lawsuits should proceed after hearing hours of arguments from people trying to stop it. CBS New York's Tim McNicholas reports.
A federal judge is hearing from three groups looking to pump the brakes on congestion pricing and will decide if the cases can proceed. CBS New York's Tim McNicholas reports.
As the start date approaches for congestion pricing in New York City, a federal judge will hear from three groups looking to pump the brakes on the plan. CBS New York's Christina Fan has the latest.
The brand new, 400,000-square-foot facility is now operating at what the MTA calls the Harmon Shop in Croton-on-Hudson.
Campus protests and politics have been on the minds of many, as demonstrations move from Columbia to City College and NYU. CBS New York's political reporter Marcia Kramer sits down with New Jersey Rep. Josh Gottheimer to discuss.
Campus protests and politics have been on the minds of many, as demonstrations move from Columbia to City College and NYU. CBS New York's political reporter Marcia Kramer sits down with New Jersey Rep. Josh Gottheimer to discuss.
The controversial New York City congestion pricing tolls set to start June 30 are facing another lawsuit, this time from Long Island.
To counter congestion pricing, a 10% discount has been approved for LIRR, Metro-North riders who buy monthly passes.
The MTA board on Tuesday approved a 10% discount for LIRR, Metro-North riders who buy monthly passes. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
Police are looking for three suspects who they say ran away after a man was stabbed to death in New York City's Times Square on Monday night.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a $268 billion budget that includes a pied-à-terre tax targeting wealthy New York City second home owners.
The surging New York Mets beat the Colorado Rockies 10-5 on Wednesday night after the start time was pushed back six hours due to a snowstorm.
Firefighters are still putting out hot spots on buildings destroyed by a massive warehouse fire in Belleville, New Jersey, that started Sunday.
Tensions ran high over whether or not to install locked gates at Washington Square Park at a Wednesday night meeting.
Police are looking for three suspects who they say ran away after a man was stabbed to death in New York City's Times Square on Monday night.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a $268 billion budget that includes a pied-à-terre tax targeting wealthy New York City second home owners.
Tensions ran high over whether or not to install locked gates at Washington Square Park at a Wednesday night meeting.
Broadway's "The Book of Mormon" has canceled two weeks of performances following a fire at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre.
Bronx tenants say they're being terrorized by a neighbor armed with a hatchet at all hours of the day.
After summer-like warmth, rainy weather and cooler temperatures return to the New York City area mid-week.
A cool weekend is ahead for the New York City area before warmer weather returns.
Some residual showers may linger into early Sunday morning, but the majority of the rainfall should be over by sunrise.
Amtrak announced Thursday it is suing Metro-North for allegedly blocking nonrevenue trains on a portion of the busy Northeast Corridor for over two months.
The Tri-State Area has the dirtiest air in the U.S. east of Texas, according to The American Lung Association's newly released "State of the Air" report.
Firefighters are still putting out hot spots on buildings destroyed by a massive warehouse fire in Belleville, New Jersey, that started Sunday.
Rutgers University has rescinded its invitation to a graduation speaker, saying his anti-Israel comments make some uncomfortable.
In its annual Audit of Antisemitic Incidents for 2025, the ADL found New York and New Jersey were the No. 1 and 3 locations in the country for antisemitic incidents.
Pop-up events from watch parties to street festivals will take place across New Jersey as the 2026 FIFA World Cup gets underway.
Firefighters are still working to put out hot spots at a burnt-out industrial complex in Belleville, New Jersey, three days after a massive fire.
Brookhaven town residents are anxious and worried about the underwater toxic plume created by the landfill.
It's a mixed bag for Gov. Kathy Hochul in the latest poll.
Police identified the suspect in the deadly stabbing of two women on Long Island, saying he lived with one of them and worked with the other.
A suspect is in custody after two people were stabbed to death on Long Island early Friday morning, Nassau County police said.
Suffolk County officials say contamination from a former Grumman Navy site is far worse than previously acknowledged and is still spreading.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a $268 billion budget that includes a pied-à-terre tax targeting wealthy New York City second home owners.
Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani has now left the intensive care unit, his spokesperson said, after being hospitalized with pneumonia.
A former cellmate has previously claimed that the note was written by Epstein after a failed suicide attempt less than a month before his death.
An NYPD captain has been transferred after video surfaced of him criticizing New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Democrats while on duty.
The FDA announced its first authorization of fruit-flavored electronic cigarettes intended for adult smokers, a major policy shift after months of appeals to President Trump from the vaping industry.
Three passengers have been evacuated from a cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak, as related cases are confirmed in Switzerland and South Africa.
The FDA announced its first authorization of fruit-flavored electronic cigarettes intended for adult smokers, a major policy shift after months of appeals to President Trump from the vaping industry.
There's been a confirmed measles case in Manhattan, health officials said Tuesday.
Keyport residents say they're on edge because of dozens of cancer cases over the years in a neighborhood near the former Aeromarine landfill.
The B.R.O. Experience Foundation uses cognitive behavioral therapy, mentorship and creative expression to support men of color navigating identity.
Broadway's "The Book of Mormon" has canceled two weeks of performances following a fire at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre.
Uzo Aduba and Darren Criss announced the 2026 Tony nominees for select categories on "CBS Mornings" on Tuesday.
Rihanna, Sabrina Carpenter, Madonna, and Beyoncé all wore their best looks to celebrate the "Costume Art" theme at the 2026 Met Gala. Here are some of the best moments, photos, and more from the night.
Firefighters responded to Broadway's Eugene O'Neill Theater Monday morning after a blaze broke out.
The 2026 Met Gala's dress code is "Fashion is Art," which goes hand-in-hand with the theme of "Costume Art."
The surging New York Mets beat the Colorado Rockies 10-5 on Wednesday night after the start time was pushed back six hours due to a snowstorm.
Nathan Eovaldi cooled off the Yankees for the second time in eight days, and the Rangers got early home runs from Corey Seager and Evan Carter in a 6-1 victory Wednesday night.
The Knicks beat the 76ers, 108-102, on Wednesday night for a 2-0 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinals.
The last time a horse won the Triple Crown was in 2018.
The Sixers' Joel Embiid will miss Wednesday's game against the Knicks because of a sprained right ankle and right hip soreness.
The Davis Center at the Harlem Meer is celebrating one year of providing year-round recreation space to New Yorkers while still spreading the word to residents.
Residents displaced by a deadly apartment building fire in Inwood say it was only a matter of time before their building went up in flames.
In New York City, where land is at a premium, a stockpile of pristine soil unearthed at construction sites helps lower emissions and support urban farmers.
Have you ever wondered what happens to a restaurant's leftover or unsold food at the end of the day? Food access advocates say it could make a big difference if it were served to the community.
A new report finds a shortage of courts, fields and swimming pools in some New York City neighborhoods.
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.
The price to take the ferry into the city will go up on May 11 due to a sharp spike in fuel costs.
An apparent suicide note written in 2019 by the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein was released Wednesday.
The president said he's had "very good talks" with Iran this week but if the country's government doesn't agree to a deal then attacks will be more intense.
New York City's Department of Transportation will install 500 new bike parking facilities across the five boroughs. They will include secure lockers, large bike hubs and charging stations for e-bikes.
Two Georgia residents are being monitored after they recently returned home after disembarking from the MV Hondius, the cruise ship at the center of a hantavirus outbreak that has raised concerns among global health officials. CBS News' Jarred Hill reports.
