MTA board set to vote on congestion pricing recommendations
The board will vote today on whether to approve the Transit Mobility Review Board's recommended $15 toll for most cars entering Manhattan. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook has the details.
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The board will vote today on whether to approve the Transit Mobility Review Board's recommended $15 toll for most cars entering Manhattan. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook has the details.
It came as Gov. Hochul and MTA executives joined transit advocates for a rally supporting congestion pricing, which will sock drivers with a $15 fee for entering the Central Business District.
The mayor wants the MTA board to consider toll exemptions for groups like people who come into the city for medical appointments, school buses and yellow cabs. CBS New York's political reporter Marcia Kramer reports.
Supporters of congestion pricing rallied Tuesday in Manhattan in the face of fierce opposition to the toll.
MTA officials continued to emphasize the money that drivers are expected to pay is meant to help better the city's transit system. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook reports on this morning's rally.
The MTA says it's working to ease your ride this season by testing equipment well before the first snowflakes start falling.
Winter arrives in just a few short weeks, and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority says it's already testing new equipment to be ready. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook has the story.
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.
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 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 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.
The NYPD said a 57-year-old track worker was struck by a northbound D train just before 12:30 a.m.
On Wednesday, CBS New York's Alice Gainer learned more about the victim, 57-year-old Hilarion Joseph.
The NYPD said a 57-year-old worker was struck by a northbound D train at around 12:30 a.m. CBS New York's Alice Gainer reports.
Local residents say getting around the busy travel hub is anything but easy.
Where the subway, AirTrain, and railroad converge, Jamaica Station is the heartbeat of New York transportation. Burt locals say getting around the travel hub is anything but easy. CBS New York's Elle McLogan reports.
The conductor, a 49-year-old woman, was taken to a local hospital with minor injuries.
Police are looking for three individuals accused of throwing ice at an MTA train conductor. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/47QB8kM
A water main break in Midtown caused delays and a temporary service suspension.
The MTA says the new wireless network covers about 30 miles.
Travelers on the Long Island Rail Road may notice better cell service. The MTA says it upgraded wireless connectivity at Grand Central Madison and its tunnels. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3Rag82R
Gov. Kathy Hochul vowed to help pull New York City back from the edge of the fiscal abyss, but there's one thing she won't do to help the city close a $7 billion budget gap: raise taxes. CBS New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
An 18-year-old has been arrested in the apparently random attack on a mother of three in East Elmhurst, police say.
The NYPD said officers responded to a report of a possible explosive device on Roma Avenue late Wednesday night.
As Iran retaliates for an Israeli strike on the South Pars gas field, one analyst warns the war is "now hitting the plumbing of the global energy system."
New York City will no longer criminally enforce minor traffic offenses for cyclists and e-bike riders, the Mamdani administration announced Wednesday.
Montclair School District Board of Education members broke down in tears as they voted to close Renaissance Middle School.
An 18-year-old has been arrested in the apparently random attack on a mother of three in East Elmhurst, police say.
The NYPD said officers responded to a report of a possible explosive device on Roma Avenue late Wednesday night.
New York City will no longer criminally enforce minor traffic offenses for cyclists and e-bike riders, the Mamdani administration announced Wednesday.
A New York City Council employee who was detained by ICE more than two months ago must be deported, a federal judge says.
Mets fans got a sneak peek Wednesday at the new food coming to Citi Field's menu for the 2026 season.
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.
Periods of rain will move through the New York area Thursday, but spring temperatures are on the way for the weekend.
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.
Grubhub is launching New Jersey's first commercial food delivery by drone. CBS News New York has learned more about the high-tech service and how it's expected to work.
Officials say James Hadley, a New Jersey coach and educator, may have assaulted other victims.
Tens of thousands of customers lost power across the New York-New Jersey area as severe weather whipped through the region.
Tens of thousands of customers lost power across the New York-New Jersey area as severe weather whipped through the region.
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.
New York City will no longer criminally enforce minor traffic offenses for cyclists and e-bike riders, the Mamdani administration announced Wednesday.
The Mamdani administration has asked a court to allow them to stop representing former Mayor Eric Adams in a sexual assault case.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani celebrated his first St. Patrick's Day as mayor with a dramatic show of respect for groups he may have offended in the past.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and the MTA have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration for withholding funds designed to extend the Second Avenue subway west into Harlem.
The Senate voted to begin a marathon debate on the SAVE America Act, an elections bill that President Trump has been pressing Republicans to pass.
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.
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.
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.
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."
The Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Brooklyn Nets 121-92 on Wednesday night for their 10th straight win.
The New Jersey Devils beat the New York Rangers 6-3 on Wednesday night for their third straight victory.
Mets fans got a sneak peek Wednesday at the new food coming to Citi Field's menu for the 2026 season.
The WNBA and its players' union reached a verbal agreement on a transformational new collective bargaining agreement early Wednesday morning, both sides said.
With the game tied going into the 9th, Eugenio Suárez smacked a double into left-center field to score pinch runner Javier Sonoja for what would prove to be the winning run.
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.
Erik Lochtefeld is back to acting and marathon training after a glioblastoma diagnosis and complex surgery at NYU Langone.
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.
Gas prices are rising across the United States amid the war with Iran. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
Police said two suspects threw improvised explosives at the home in New Dorp and drove away in a two-door sedan. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
Tony Sadiku has the Tri-State Area's updated Thursday morning First Alert Forecast on CBS News New York.
The suspect is accused of stabbing a woman who was walking to a bus stop in East Elmhurst, Queens.
Police said improvised explosives were thrown, but there were no explosions, fires or injuries reported.
