Congestion pricing discounts approved for some LIRR, Metro-North riders
To counter congestion pricing, a 10% discount has been approved for LIRR, Metro-North riders who buy monthly passes.
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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.
As New York City prepares for the start of congestion pricing, the MTA says some LIRR and Metro-North riders could see savings.
As New York City prepares for the controversial tolling system, some who ride the rails may get a discount. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
As New York City prepares for the start of congestion pricing, the MTA says some LIRR and Metro-North riders could see savings. But there's a catch. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
As the MTA rolls out its controversial congestion pricing plan for drivers, sources tell CBS New York it's also considering savings for New York City residents who ride the Long Island and Metro-North railroads.
The MTA says it'll start charging drivers on June 30 if they enter Manhattan below 60th Street. The congestion pricing plan isn't going over well with many drivers. CBS New York's Alecia Reid heard reactions.
Drivers entering Manhattan below 60th Street will be hit with new tolls on June 30.
The MTA will invest $6 billion over the next decade to make mass transit more resilient to flooding during inclement weather.
Recent storms have brought heavy rains that flooded subways and buses. Now, the MTA is unveiling a plan to make mass transit more resilient. It includes a $6 billion investment over the next decade, and they've already started making improvements. CBS New York's Alecia Reid explains.
New legislation to block the MTA's congestion pricing plan is being crafted by New York Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis and New Jersey Congressman Josh Gottheimer.
The MTA's own assessment says there will be an uptick in pollutants in Bergen County, Bronx and Staten Island due to congestion pricing.
The man may have been suffering a mental health episode when he ended up on the tracks at the Brooklyn Bridge/City Hall station. CBS New York's Kristie Keleshian reports.
Residents in Coney Island and Gravesend are worried about proposed bus route changes in their neighbors, saying parts of the MTA's plan just don't make sense. CBS New York's Hannah Kliger reports.
CBS New York did some digging and found out just how much the MTA has budgeted for congestion pricing pollution mitigation.
CBS New York's Marcia Kramer did some digging and found out just how much the MTA has budgeted for congestion pricing pollution mitigation.
The electric van is one of 15 that will soon carry customers as part of a pilot program.
From eating cash to long lines, subway riders in Queens say their MetroCard machines are a mess.
From eating cash to long lines, subway riders in Queens say their MetroCard machines are a mess. CBS New York's Elle McLogan talked to commuters at the Flushing-Main Street station.
It happened on busy East Fordham Road at Marion Avenue. A fight ended with a 60-year-old badly injured.
The NYPD is hunting for the person responsible. CBS New York's Derick Waller has the latest.
A 60-year-old man was stabbed in the head with a screwdriver by a fellow passenger on a moving BX 22 bus. CBS New York's Derick Waller reports.
Janno Lieber discusses the MTA's response to the Northeast earthquake, where things stand with congestion pricing and answers subway riders' questions.
MTA Chair Janno Lieber discusses the agency's response to the Northeast earthquake, the imminent rollout of congestion pricing, and more with CBS New York's Marcia Kramer. Plus, New Yorkers weigh in on the new tax.
MTA Chair Janno Lieber discusses the earthquake's impact on the NYC transit system, the imminent rollout of congestion pricing, and answers subway riders' questions on "The Point with Marcia Kramer."
What started as a sinus infection left a Long Island teenager fighting for his life, requiring emergency brain surgery.
Top-seeded Arizona opened its NCAA Tournament run with a 92-58 victory over Long Island on Friday.
Bodycam video footage of Justin Timberlake's June 2024 DWI arrest on Long Island will be released to the media with redactions, court records show.
"All the Blues in the Sky" is a middle grade novel that explores grief through a 13-year-old Harlem girl whose best friend has died.
The Dark Skies Protection Act is aimed at reducing artificial light between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m. across New York state.
What started as a sinus infection left a Long Island teenager fighting for his life, requiring emergency brain surgery.
Bodycam video footage of Justin Timberlake's June 2024 DWI arrest on Long Island will be released to the media with redactions, court records show.
The Dark Skies Protection Act is aimed at reducing artificial light between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m. across New York state.
It may not feel like spring right away, but Friday's weather does deliver a clear shift in the air in New York City.
Hundreds of New York University's non-tenured faculty members say they're prepared to walk off the job, impacting about 25% of classes.
It may not feel like spring right away, but Friday's weather does deliver a clear shift in the air in New York City.
The New York City area will be under a wind advisory Monday with periods of heavy rain and severe thunderstorms expected across the region.
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.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill accused ICE of ignoring the concerns of Roxbury residents after it bought the vacant warehouse on Route 46.
It may not feel like spring right away, but Friday's weather does deliver a clear shift in the air in New York City.
Last year, electricity rates in New Jersey spiked more than almost any other state, according to a new congressional report.
Montclair School District Board of Education members broke down in tears as they voted to close Renaissance Middle School.
Video shows firefighters dousing the smoldering roof of the structure on Old York Road in Branchburg, New Jersey.
What started as a sinus infection left a Long Island teenager fighting for his life, requiring emergency brain surgery.
Bodycam video footage of Justin Timberlake's June 2024 DWI arrest on Long Island will be released to the media with redactions, court records show.
It may not feel like spring right away, but Friday's weather does deliver a clear shift in the air in New York City.
A driver was indicted on manslaughter and assault charges Thursday in a deadly crash that killed two teenagers on Long Island back in January.
Tens of thousands of customers lost power across the New York-New Jersey area as severe weather whipped through the region.
The Dark Skies Protection Act is aimed at reducing artificial light between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m. across New York state.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill accused ICE of ignoring the concerns of Roxbury residents after it bought the vacant warehouse on Route 46.
Last year, electricity rates in New Jersey spiked more than almost any other state, according to a new congressional report.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani is taking the first steps toward overhauling how the city responds to 911 calls involving mental health problems.
The MTA announced plans to replace thousands of New York City's decades-old subway cars with new models.
What started as a sinus infection left a Long Island teenager fighting for his life, requiring emergency brain surgery.
Older adults in New Jersey recorded the highest number of suspected overdose deaths in 2025, according to the New Jersey Department of Health.
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.
Bodycam video footage of Justin Timberlake's June 2024 DWI arrest on Long Island will be released to the media with redactions, court records show.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
ABC has canceled its already filmed season of "The Bachelorette" starring Taylor Frankie Paul after video surfaced of a 2023 incident in which she was charged with assault.
Michael B. Jordan's best actor win at Sunday night's Academy Awards resonated at his alma mater, Arts High School in Newark.
"One Battle After Another" took home several big awards, including Best Picture, Best Director and the newly created Best Casting.
Top-seeded Arizona opened its NCAA Tournament run with a 92-58 victory over Long Island on Friday.
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Brady Tkachuk scored with 11.1 seconds left to give the Senators a 3-2 victory over the Islanders on Thursday night.
The Blue Jackets beat the Rangers 6-3 on Thursday night, keeping alive hopes for their first playoff berth since the 2019-20 season.
Howie Rose, the longtime play-by-play voice of the New York Mets on the radio, says the upcoming 2026 season will be his last.
The Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Brooklyn Nets 121-92 on Wednesday night for their 10th straight win.
Members of the Apollo Theater, where Kiki Shepard left her mark for 15 years, reflect on her legacy after the Harlem icon's death at age 74.
The Rev. Al Sharpton is calling on New York City to help protect the Merchant's House Museum in Manhattan after a recent discovery revealed connections to the Underground Railroad.
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.
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.
Author Renee Watson was recently awarded one of the highest honors in children's books. She spoke with CBS News New York's Mary Calvi.
John Elliott has the Tri-State Area's updated Friday afternoon First Alert Forecast on CBS News New York.
The union representing hundreds of non-tenure NYU faculty members said they're prepared to launch a strike unless a new deal is reached. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
With ongoing conflict in the Middle East driving up oil prices, travel experts warn that airfares are climbing fast.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill announced the lawsuit to stop an immigration detention center from opening in Roxbury Township.
