MTA officials set to speak on controversial congestion pricing plan
Today we expect to hear from MTA officials about the plan that would charge most drivers $15 to enter Manhattan below 60th Street. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook has the details.
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Today we expect to hear from MTA officials about the plan that would charge most drivers $15 to enter Manhattan below 60th Street. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook has the details.
Owners are fearful companies will charge them more for deliveries, a cost that likely could be put on customers.
Some gathered with local congressmen on Monday to denounce the plan to charge drivers, specially delivery drivers, a fee to enter Manhattan's Central Business District. CBS New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
The MTA's latest plan for congestion pricing is getting some bad reviews from commuters, lawmakers and small business owners, and the new toll could impact people who don't even drive. CBS New York's John Dias has the details.
The report is just a draft and still has to be approved by the MTA board. It will be open for public comment.
The congestion pricing details are out, and drivers are lashing out. But as CBS New York's Doug Williams reports, you could feel the impact even if you never get behind the wheel. Read more here
CBS New York's Marcia Kramer has more on the Tri-State Area residents who will not get credits.
Drivers are fuming over potentially paying $17 to cross and then another $15 to enter Manhattan's Central Business District.
Drivers are fuming over potentially paying $17 to cross and then another $15 to enter Manhattan's Central Business District. CBS New York's Christine Sloan reports.
The plan has been talked about for years, but this is the first time we're getting more concrete numbers, courtesy of a new draft report from the Traffic Mobility Review Board. CBS New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
We're getting a much clearer idea of what congestion pricing is going to cost drivers when it kicks in.
According to a draft report obtained by CBS New York political reporter Marcia Kramer, drivers are going to be asked to pay a $15 toll to enter the Central Business District below 60th Street. MTA officials held a news conference to discuss it.
We're getting the first look at what drivers could have to pay to enter Manhattan's Central Business District below 60th Street. CBS New York's Natalie Duddridge has reaction from drivers and subway riders alike.
We're learning what Tri-State Area drivers could be charged to get into New York's Central Business District once congestion pricing goes into effect.
For the first time, Tri-State Area commuters know what they could be charged to get into New York's Central Business District once congestion pricing goes into effect. CBS New York's John Dias has the details.
For the first time, we're getting a sense of how much congestion pricing could cost drivers entering New York City's Central Business District. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3QVVfqK
Lieber questioned Murphy's commitment to fix climate change by saying the governor's actions will cause more pollution while congestion pricing will reduce it.
Lieber questioned Murphy's commitment to fix climate change by saying the governor's actions will cause more pollution while congestion pricing will reduce it. CBS New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
Fort Lee Mayor Mark Sokolich joined forces with Rep. Josh Gottheimer in sounding the alarm on the controversial plan.
Fort Lee Mayor Mark Sokolich joined forces with Rep. Josh Gottheimer on Wednesday in sounding the alarm on the controversial plan. CBS New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
In July, Gov. Phil Murphy filed a lawsuit to put a stop to the MTA's congestion pricing plan.
The MTA has requested to join the federal government's fight against New Jersey over congestion pricing. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/46CEYgA
The MTA has said it will charge anywhere from $9 to $23 to enter Manhattan's Central Business District when congestion pricing takes effect next spring.
An MTA panel that will set congestion pricing fees met Monday, and MTA Chair Janno Lieber seemed to indicate it will fall somewhere in the middle of the proposed range. CBS New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
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The top 16 seeds in the 68-team field will host first- and second-round games, with the regional rounds being played at two neutral sites for the fourth straight year.
New Jersey's new Portal North Bridge opened for NJ Transit on Monday, marking a milestone in the Gateway Program after weeks of disruptions.
Iran war could escalate further as Trump threatens to hit key oil infrastructure if Tehran doesn't drop its chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz.
Ten people and six vehicles were involved in the fatal accident on Long Island, according to New York State Police. Two people in their 80s were killed.
A Harlem school is teaching students how to love, honor and care for their natural hair.
Ten people and six vehicles were involved in the fatal accident on Long Island, according to New York State Police. Two people in their 80s were killed.
A Harlem school is teaching students how to love, honor and care for their natural hair.
Families were forced to jump from windows Sunday as flames burned through a three-story home in Canarsie, Brooklyn.
A wind advisory, periods of heavy rain and severe thunderstorms are in store for the New York area Monday.
St. John's, Hofstra and LIU are playing in the 2026 NCAA men's basketball tournament as March Madness gets in full swing.
A wind advisory, periods of heavy rain and severe thunderstorms are in store for the New York area Monday.
The New York area is in for a mild weekend before the weather takes a turn to start the work week.
It will be rainy on Thursday morning, and the weather will change to snow as temperatures drop across the Tri-State Area.
Thunderstorms are expected in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut this weekend after severe weather hit the Midwest.
Periods of rain will move through the New York area Thursday, but spring temperatures are on the way for the weekend.
New Jersey's new Portal North Bridge opened for NJ Transit on Monday, marking a milestone in the Gateway Program after weeks of disruptions.
A wind advisory, periods of heavy rain and severe thunderstorms are in store for the New York area Monday.
Four people, including two teens and two construction workers, were hurt in a house explosion in Newark, New Jersey, on Saturday.
Heights University Hospital, formerly known as Christ Hospital, shuttered its emergency room Saturday night.
The New York area is in for a mild weekend before the weather takes a turn to start the work week.
Ten people and six vehicles were involved in the fatal accident on Long Island, according to New York State Police. Two people in their 80s were killed.
St. John's, Hofstra and LIU are playing in the 2026 NCAA men's basketball tournament as March Madness gets in full swing.
Prosecutors said Matthew Smith fended off efforts to hand over his car keys before the crash that killed Nassau County police officer Patricia Espinosa.
A Manorville breeder was charged with animal neglect after dogs and puppies were allegedly left alone in poor conditions as a blizzard struck New York.
A father and son died in an overnight fire on Long Island. Kenneth Roberts, 42, and his son Mekhi, 12, were trapped in intense smoke inside a basement apartment.
With oil markets paralyzed by the U.S.-Iran war, the Trump administration says it could escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz — a massive undertaking that experts say could already be in the preparatory stages.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani signed an executive order Friday establishing the first-ever Mayor's Office of LGBTQIA+ Affairs.
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani denounced Republican Sen. Tommy Tuberville's anti-Muslim social media post during a Ramadan event.
The war, which shows no signs of ending soon, has disrupted oil exports from the region, driven fuel prices far higher worldwide and upended global air travel.
A New Jersey toddler's death after falling more than 20 stories has prompted new legislation designed to ensure windows are properly guarded in apartment buildings across the state.
The first case of mpox clade I has been detected in New York City, health officials said Friday. Of the two types of mpox, clade I is known to cause more severe disease and death.
Heights University Hospital, formerly known as Christ Hospital, shuttered its emergency room Saturday night.
New Jersey Sen. Andy Kim is opening up about his father's Alzheimer's diagnosis in hopes of helping others struggling like him to care for their loved ones.
A new study shows toxic forever chemicals known as PFAS may be entering the food chain on Long Island through contaminated soil, water and air.
Erik Lochtefeld is back to acting and marathon training after a glioblastoma diagnosis and complex surgery at NYU Langone.
"One Battle After Another" took home several big awards, including Best Picture, Best Director and the newly created Best Casting.
Hollywood's biggest stars were honored at the 98th annual Academy Awards on Sunday. Here is what to know and how to watch the 2026 Oscars.
Legendary New York City television news anchor Ernie Anastos has died. His wife says he died early Thursday morning of pneumonia.
Ballerina Misty Copeland responded to controversial comments made by actor Timothée Chalamet when he appeared to dismiss the significance of ballet and opera, saying, "No one cares."
A woman was arrested on Sunday for firing multiple shots at the Beverly Hills home of Rihanna, Los Angeles Police Department officials say.
The top 16 seeds in the 68-team field will host first- and second-round games, with the regional rounds being played at two neutral sites for the fourth straight year.
The Knicks rallied from a 21-point deficit against a patchwork Golden State lineup to beat the Warriors 110-107 on Sunday night.
St. John's, Hofstra and LIU are playing in the 2026 NCAA men's basketball tournament as March Madness gets in full swing.
Nicolas Fernández scored twice in the first half and Talles Magno scored late in the second to propel New York City FC to a 3-1 victory over the Colorado Rapids at Yankee Stadium on Saturday night.
The New Jersey Devils edged the Los Angeles Kings 6-4 on Saturday night.
A Harlem school is teaching students how to love, honor and care for their natural hair.
The NYC DEP has announced plans to clean Flushing Creek with chlorine, sparking outrage among some environmentalists.
Neighbors and local businesses in Long Island City, Queens, say rental trucks parked on streets are impacting daily operations.
Erik Lochtefeld is back to acting and marathon training after a glioblastoma diagnosis and complex surgery at NYU Langone.
Manhattan historians recently discovered a link to the Underground Railroad at the Merchant's House Museum.
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.
The driver in the Southern State Parkway fatal crash was arrested for DWI, New York State Police said.
Emergency relief flights bringing U.S. citizens back from the Middle East amid the war with Iran started arriving at Newark Liberty Airport overnight. CBS News New York's Naomi Ruchim reports.
The opening of New Jersey's new bridge marks a milestone in the Gateway Program after weeks of NJ Transit disruptions. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
Tony Sadiku has the Tri-State Area's updated Monday morning First Alert Forecast on CBS News New York.
CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock has your weather forecast for March 15 at 11 p.m.
