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The Port Authority previously said it was going to cancel the carpool discount at the Hudson River crossings, but after several CBS2 stories and push-back from local leaders it is revising that decision.
Back in October, CBS2 demanded answers from the Port Authority about why it planned to cancel the carpool discount. On Tuesday, sources confirmed that our reporting got action.
A New Jersey lawmaker is pushing back against a Port Authority plan to do away with a carpool discount at the George Washington Bridge and Holland and Lincoln tunnels.
If approved, the proposal would impact commuters across the board – from drivers who use bridges and tunnels, to PATH riders who are used to saving on multi-trip tickets.
Eighteen hopefuls took the test to become a painter on the George Washington Bridge. It was the largest class of fearless candidates the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey had ever seen,
A traffic camera shows thick white smoke rising from an RV just before the entrance to the George Washington Bridge.
Authorities said the object was not a bomb, rather an 18-inch pipe with caps on both ends.
According to police sources, the Port Authority Police Department has called in the Bergen County Bomb Squad to help with their investigation.
CBS2's Jenna DeAngelis got an exclusive look at the intricate process behind the display our nation's patriotism.
The tiny feline was spotted dodging traffic on the GWB's lower level toll plaza. She was saved by a good Samaritan.
It's apparently one of the best-kept secrets among some commuters using Port Authority crossings -- the discount carpool plan.
All outbound lanes have been closed on the upper level since midnight.
There's still no sign of a marathon swimmer who went missing in the Hudson River during Friday's leg of a week-long race.
The Coast Guard says the 67-year-old was part of an organized swim event in the Hudson River when he was reported missing by the group he was with.
A major construction project to increase the lifespan of the George Washington Bridge is underway and nearly two dozen engineers of the future got an up-close look.
Congestion pricing could curtail traffic in Midtown, but it'll create a nightmare in the Garden State. That's the concern for New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy.
People have been buzzing that Thursday's snowstorm has put the spotlight on how one traffic bottleneck could give terrorists ideas on how to paralyze New York City.
If you've crossed the George Washington Bridge lately you may have noticed a lot of construction on the north side. The bridge is getting a major facelift to increase its lifespan.
CBS2's Jenna DeAngelis got exclusive access to the process that helps shine a light and offer new perspective on a good cause.
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey responded to the collision on the inbound upper-level of the bridge around 8 p.m.
Two inbound upper level lanes were closed as crews worked to repair a damaged storm drain.
Leonia and Weehawken on the New Jersey side of the George Washington Bridge are being ordered to reopen their streets to everyone.
Just when you think the traffic can't get worse at the George Washington Bridge, it just did.
A New Jersey town that recently banned nonresident drivers from using its side streets as a shortcut to the busy George Washington Bridge will replace imposing "Do Not Enter'' signs with more welcoming versions.
A lawyer is suing a New Jersey town that is barring non-residents from using its roads as a shortcut to the George Washington Bridge.
Looking overseas, there is wide opposition to the idea of taking Greenland by force.
The Phoenix Suns beat the slumping New York Knicks 106-99 on Saturday night.
The Carolina Hurricanes beat the New Jersey Devils 4-1 on Saturday night.
Moderate to heavy snow is falling in New York City and across the Tri-State Area on Sunday.
Since October, WestJet had added an extra row of seats to nearly two dozen aircraft.
Moderate to heavy snow is falling in New York City and across the Tri-State Area on Sunday.
John Harbaugh, the 63-year-old former head coach of the Baltimore Ravens, agreed to a five-year contract to coach Big Blue.
Shimamura most recently served as the City Department of Parks and Recreation's Manhattan borough commissioner, Mamdani said.
The New York City Fire Department spent hours battling a raging fire above a tire shop in Queens early Saturday.
A Brooklyn church is demanding answers after they say one of their leaders was detained by ICE agents this week.
Moderate to heavy snow is falling in New York City and across the Tri-State Area on Sunday.
David Grullon Jr. killed a 34-year-old Connecticut man after he fired a gun and the bullet went through the wall.
The first of this weekend's two rounds of snow blanketed the Tri-State Area on Saturday.
Two men posing as Amazon delivery workers held a Connecticut homeowner at gunpoint while robbing him and his wife, police said.
Wednesday night, things begin to change. Showers linger, and areas well north and west may pick up some light snow.
Moderate to heavy snow is falling in New York City and across the Tri-State Area on Sunday.
John Harbaugh, the 63-year-old former head coach of the Baltimore Ravens, agreed to a five-year contract to coach Big Blue.
New Jersey officials are warning residents to be careful after a resident reported their small dog was possibly attacked by a coyote.
The first of this weekend's two rounds of snow blanketed the Tri-State Area on Saturday.
A data company is finding that some Airbnb hosts in New Jersey are charging a lot for the time period around upcoming World Cup matches.
Moderate to heavy snow is falling in New York City and across the Tri-State Area on Sunday.
A Long Island nurse was seen on a nanny camera hitting a non-verbal child that he was caring for, leaving bruises on the boy's body.
The first of this weekend's two rounds of snow blanketed the Tri-State Area on Saturday.
A federal judge ruled the Empire Wind project can move forward while he considers the merits of the Trump administration's order to suspend it.
Hochul said she would commit $1.7 billion in the next budget to expand child care in New York in her 2026 state of the state address.
Looking overseas, there is wide opposition to the idea of taking Greenland by force.
Shimamura most recently served as the City Department of Parks and Recreation's Manhattan borough commissioner, Mamdani said.
Mr. Trump previously threatened to impose tariffs against countries that do not support his plans to acquire the territory.
New York City Council Speaker Julie Menin announced a five-point plan to combat hate crimes against Jewish New Yorkers.
New York City Comptroller Mark Levine said NYC faces a budget shortfall of $2.2 billion this fiscal year, and $10.4 billion in FY2027.
Negotiators for major New York City hospitals and the state nurses union returned to the bargaining table as the city's largest nurses strike enters a fifth day.
Nurses continue to hold the picket line as the largest nurses' strike in New York City history is on its third day with no end in sight.
Nurses say health care benefits and workplace safety are their main reasons for striking, and are refusing to go back to work until their demands are met.
Loved ones of patients at hospitals in New York City are concerned about care as nurses continue to strike due to failed contract negotiations on Monday.
The New York State Nurses Association said it called for the strike as negotiations stalled with the city's wealthiest hospitals.
Kianna Underwood, a former Nickelodeon child actress, was identified as the woman killed in a hit-and-run in Brooklyn.
John Forté, the Grammy-nominated musician known for his work with the Fugees, was found dead in his home in Massachusetts.
The 2026 Golden Globes honored the standouts in both film and television from last year. See the full list of winners and nominees.
Here is everything you need to know about how to watch and stream the 2026 Golden Globes.
Bob Weir wrote or co-wrote and sang lead vocals on Grateful Dead classics including "Sugar Magnolia," "One More Saturday Night" and "Mexicali Blues."
The Phoenix Suns beat the slumping New York Knicks 106-99 on Saturday night.
The Carolina Hurricanes beat the New Jersey Devils 4-1 on Saturday night.
Adam Klapka had a goal and an assist as the Calgary Flames beat the New York Islanders 4-2 on Saturday.
Mika Zibanejad became the Rangers' all-time leader in power-play goals in New York's 6-3 win over Philadelphia.
John Harbaugh, the 63-year-old former head coach of the Baltimore Ravens, agreed to a five-year contract to coach Big Blue.
A group in Queens has banded together to revive landlines and give their children a simpler way to socialize.
A city-approved plan to rezone a stretch of Atlantic Avenue is expected to bring thousands of new apartments to Brooklyn, but tenant advocates say the deal falls short for lower-income residents and could accelerate displacement.
A three-year pilot run by the Brooklyn Justice Initiative and the Mayor's Office of Criminal Justice aims to improve court compliance and reduce recidivism by meeting participants where they live.
Harlem native Teyana Taylor wins her first major acting honor at the 83rd Golden Globes Awards for her performance in Paul Thomas Anderson's "One Battle After Another." Locals say it's a win for the whole neighborhood.
Legislation would protect and expand hunger programs and improve benefit security as New York pantries see rising demand.
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.
Some parents teach their kids to always try to do the right thing or to not talk with your mouth full. New Yorkers are weighing in on manners.
New York Democrats are trying to redistrict Staten Island Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis out of office. Watch the full interview on "The Point with Marcia Kramer."
Democratic Congressman George Latimer sits on the House Foreign Affairs Committee amid tensions with Venezuela, revolution in Iran and Mr. Trump's attempts to acquire Greenland for the U.S.
Hear from Democratic Rep. George Latimer and GOP Rep. Nicole Malliotakis on the big issues in Congress as Marcia Kramer gets insight from both sides of the aisle on "The Point."
John Elliott has the latest on Sunday's snowstorm across the Tri-State Area on CBS News New York.
