Tolls On Garden State Parkway Could Go All-Electronic
You're not going to avoid a toll on the Garden State Parkway, but you might avoid stopping at a toll plaza.
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You're not going to avoid a toll on the Garden State Parkway, but you might avoid stopping at a toll plaza.
The commander of the troop overseeing Northern New Jersey, Maj. Robert Catullo, has been reassigned after a high-speed police escort scandal, as has his deputy commander, Capt. Michael Cerisano, as well as a regional commander, Capt. Warren Moore.
New Jersey's top cop met with his top commanders and the state's attorney general Wednesday to discuss allegations of high-speed police escorts for sports cars on the Garden State Parkway.
The lawyer for Sgt. Nadir Nassry, who was suspended for allegedly organizing the high speed escorts, told CBS 2 that high-speed caravan escorts have been going on for decades.
Two state troopers could be in hot water for allegedly speeding down the Garden State Parkway with their lights and sirens on back on the afternoon of March 30.
A beloved member of the community in Bergen County's Washington Township has been found alive. Eileen, a one-legged wild turkey, was found at the Raptor Trust Sanctuary for Birds of Prey in Millington.
This morning, gas prices were raised to $3.60 a gallon at stations along the Garden State Parkway and New Jersey Turnpike.
Police say 22-year-old Claudine was driving northbound on the Parkway in Woodbridge when at Exit 131, a tire came flying off a Dodge Dakota heading southbound.
The national average for a gallon of gas shot up again Thursday to $3.61. So far, that's a 33 cent spike since the first of the year and it's 42 cents more than you were paying this time last year.
If you plan to drink on Super Bowl Sunday, make sure you have a way to get home safely. Cops will be out in force looking for drunk drivers.
Violations have dropped from 9 percent to 3 percent since photo enforcement began to target toll cheats in the exact change lanes on the Garden State Parkway.
Speaking with WCBS 880 anchors Wayne Cabot and Steve Scott, Christie said "we'll see what happens" when directly asked if he would veto a gay marriage bill.
The New Jersey Turnpike Authority says traffic on the state's two major highways decreased in the first week of 2012 compared to a year ago.
Tolls went up on the New Jersey Turnpike and Garden State Parkway. Commuters in Connecticut are dealing with a more expensive ride as well.
The average passenger vehicle toll will go up to $3.30 on the New Jersey Turnpike, and to $1.05 on the Garden State Parkway.
Commuting by car got a bit less attractive in 2011.
The Turnpike Authority says the average passenger-vehicle toll will go up from $2.20 to $3.30 on the NJ Turnpike and from $0.70 to $1.05 on the Garden State Parkway.
One person is dead and another is under arrest in two separate crashes on the Garden State Parkway.
Signs are already in place reminding motorists that beginning Jan. 1, tolls will increase 50 percent on the Parkway and 53 percent on the Turnpike.
The budget also reflects the first of the two toll increases that took effect three years ago. Motorists will see the second increase on Jan. 1, when tolls go up 53 percent on the turnpike and 50 percent on the Garden State Parkway.
New Jersey Turnpike Authority executive director Veronique Hakim says she'll know by next month how much money has come in as a result of the crackdown. Officials estimated that $16 million was lost to exact-change cheats last year.
The New Jersey Turnpike Authority says toll revenue for the first 10 months of the year is more than $47 million below projections.
The pain was written on their faces on Monday. Football players were told how their beloved assistant coach was killed on the Garden State Parkway.
If you think you can use amusement tokens, a fistful or pennies, or some other trick to cheat your way through a Garden State Parkway cash lane, think again!
Motorists who use the exact change lanes on the Garden State Parkway better make sure they're carrying coins starting Monday. Cameras will be activated at all 84 exact-change lanes to catch toll cheats.
There's been a confirmed measles case in Manhattan, health officials said Tuesday.
Cystic fibrosis affects nearly 40,000 Americans. Unfortunately, there's no cure. But there is hope, and you can be a part of that hope.
A New Jersey Lyft driver has been charged with luring and sexually harassing two female Princeton University students.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Public Schools Chancellor Kamar Samuels announced five new schools opening in the Bronx and Queens.
It's a mixed bag for Gov. Kathy Hochul in the latest poll.
There's been a confirmed measles case in Manhattan, health officials said Tuesday.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Public Schools Chancellor Kamar Samuels announced five new schools opening in the Bronx and Queens.
It's a mixed bag for Gov. Kathy Hochul in the latest poll.
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.
Jalen Brunson scored 27 of his 35 points in the first half and the Knicks emphatically overwhelmed the 76ers 137-98 on Monday night in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.
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.
Colder weather returns to the New York City area this week with sub-freezing temperatures in the suburbs.
A New Jersey Lyft driver has been charged with luring and sexually harassing two female Princeton University students.
A New Jersey crossing guard was hit by a car and killed while helping two kids cross the street in Woodland Park.
A 14-alarm fire in Belleville, New Jersey, burned for hours Sunday, taking out an entire block. Smoke can still be seen coming from the building Tuesday.
Sunday's 14-alarm fire in Belleville, New Jersey, took out an entire block. Several dozen fire departments were needed to put out the blaze.
The NTSB on Monday interviewed the flight crew from the United Airlines plane that struck a light pole and a truck on the New Jersey Turnpike before landing safely at Newark Liberty Airport on Sunday.
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.
The Suffolk County Police Department has converted a seized 2020 Corvette Stingray Coupe into a full-fledged police car, with lights and siren, to raise awareness about driving while under the influence.
It's a mixed bag for Gov. Kathy Hochul in the latest poll.
Murders in New York City hit a record low for the first four months of 2026, the NYPD said Monday. It comes amid a citywide drop in major crime of 9.5%, police said.
The 81-year-old former New York City mayor has been hospitalized for pneumonia, his spokesperson said.
Several people were arrested Saturday night when a large crowd gathered outside a Brooklyn hospital after ICE agents detained a man, according to the NYPD.
Thousands rallied on International Workers' Day across the five boroughs, including on Wall Street, where hundreds blocked the New York Stock Exchange.
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.
Travelers at Newark Airport may have been exposed to an individual with measles, New Jersey health officials warn.
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.
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 2026 Met Gala's theme, "Costume Art," aims to make the connection between fashion and art.
Jalen Brunson scored 27 of his 35 points in the first half and the Knicks emphatically overwhelmed the 76ers 137-98 on Monday night in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.
Aaron Judge put the Yankees ahead in the first inning with his major league-leading 14th home run as part of a four-RBI night, and they went on to rout the Orioles 12-1 on Monday for a four-game sweep.
Carson Benge homered leading off the sixth inning for the Mets' first hit against Tomoyuki Sugano, and they went on to beat the skidding Rockies 4-2 on Monday.
With support from NFL teams in Philadelphia and New York, New Jersey has approved flag football for high school girls.
John Sterling, the longtime play-by-play announcer of the New York Yankees, died at the age of 87, according to sports radio WFAN.
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.
Residents living near New York City's busiest airports say the noise overhead has escalated from a nuisance to a health concern.
Construction began Tuesday on a major redesign of Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn.
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.
Cystic fibrosis affects nearly 40,000 Americans. Unfortunately, there's no cure. But there is hope, and you can be a part of that hope.
Two endangered collared lemur twins made their debut at the Bronx Zoo's Madagascar! exhibit over the weekend.
Schools in Belleville, New Jersey, are closed for a second day, after a massive fire destroyed an entire block Sunday. CBS News New York's Christine Sloan reports.
Tuesday is the day to spend outside, enjoying the temperatures that are in the upper 70s in NYC. A little rain is possible in the evening, but a bigger chance for showers comes Wednesday. CBS News New York Meteorologist Tony Sadiku has the forecast.
Health officials say they believe there was rare human-to-human transmission of the hantavirus on a cruise ship at the center of the outbreak, with three people now dead after coming down with the illness. CBS News' Jarred Hill reports.
