MTA: Fare & toll evasion costs $700M a year in lost revenue
Leaders say it's crucial that free rides reach the end of the line.
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Leaders say it's crucial that free rides reach the end of the line.
The MTA says fare and toll evasion is at a crisis point. The agency says it cost the city nearly $700 million last year. CBS2's Dave Carlin has more on what can be done to solve this problem.
The MTA says fare and toll evasion is at a crisis point. CBS2's Dave Carlin has more on what can be done to solve this problem.
If the plan moves forward, drivers could pay up to $23 to enter Manhattan below 60th Street during peak hours.
New Jersey officials said New York's plan could slap drivers in the Garden State with an extra $23 on top of the tolls they already pay to enter the city, CBS2's Christine Sloan reports.
The MTA made concessions to address environmental concerns, especially in low-income communities like the South Bronx, but a New Jersey lawmaker says it will still be an environmental nightmare.
There are new details on the MTA's congestion pricing plan. Drivers headed into Manhattan below 60th Street would be affected by the plan. CBS2 political reporter Marcia Kramer has more.
The MTA got the green light to move forward with the controversial plan after it made a number of concessions to address environmental concerns, CBS2's Marcia Kramer reports.
The City Council's Bipartisan Common Sense Caucus says the plan is punishing people who live in the outer boroughs.
A rally was held Thursday urging Gov. Kathy Hochul and the MTA to ditch congestion pricing for commuters.
Service is suspended into Long Island City, Queens and limited to 120th Avenue.
Police said the 45-year-old driver was operating an M-14 bus when he got into an argument with the suspect.
Police say the suspect repeatedly punched the 45-year-old driver Saturday in the East Village.
The Federal Highway Administration has approved MTA's congestion pricing plan. Some New Jersey lawmakers say that was a mistake. CBS2's Vanessa Murdock reports on the call for a full environmental impact study.
Congressmen Menendez and Gottheimer held a joint press conference, warning the plan will burden their districts.
Lawmakers discuss the potential impacts New York City's congestion pricing plan could have on New Jersey residents.
The MTA said a train carrying approximately 450 passengers had to stop and was unable to proceed into the station for about an hour, CBS2's Lisa Rozner reports.
The tolls could cost drivers an additional $23, which is an estimated $5,000 per year per car.
New York moves a step closer to congestion pricing as a major roadblock is cleared.
The MTA said Twitter agreed not to charge the agency $500,000 per year.
The MTA said improvements will benefit nearly 3 million riders.
They call it a public health issue and are asking the MTA to remove the toxins and repaint the infrastructure.
The governor told Marcia Kramer it was worth having a delayed state budget in order to get the bail reform changes she wanted.
The Transit Workers Union held a march in front of a bus depot on the West Side.
Heavy smoke briefly caused southbound B and C trains to be rerouted.
Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal is pushing for more information on a White House ballroom project championed by President Trump, sending letters to the project's architect and some fundraising dinner attendees.
Last-minute Christmas tree shoppers can always expect a better deal as sellers look to unload them right before the holiday.
The family of a 29-year-old man fatally shot by police in Queens on Sunday is disputing the NYPD's account that he charged at officers with a box cutter.
The NYC Department of Environmental Protection made its most expensive property acquisition ever to avoid spending billions to filter the city's water supply.
Totowa Police Chief Carmen Veneziano appeared in a Massachusetts court and denied allegations he assaulted his girlfriend at a hotel.
Last-minute Christmas tree shoppers can always expect a better deal as sellers look to unload them right before the holiday.
The family of a 29-year-old man fatally shot by police in Queens on Sunday is disputing the NYPD's account that he charged at officers with a box cutter.
The NYC Department of Environmental Protection made its most expensive property acquisition ever to avoid spending billions to filter the city's water supply.
New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani will be sworn in by two prominent Democrats on New Year's Day.
Many escaped the blaze on Humboldt Street, thanks to two neighbors who stepped up as soon as they saw the billowing black smoke.
We have issued a First Alert Weather Day Tuesday as travel could be impacted due to slick roads, especially north and west of the city.
Snow and rain will return to the New York City area before Christmas. Parts of the Tri-State Area have winter weather advisories.
Today is a First Alert Weather Day as heavy rain and 50-60 mph wind gusts cause coastal flooding, downed trees and power outages.
Thursday will bring even more relief, with highs near 50° and a taste of early spring in December. But don't get too comfortable—changes are brewing.
Some of the highest totals were on Long Island and in New Jersey, where greater than 6 inches of snow was measured.
Totowa Police Chief Carmen Veneziano appeared in a Massachusetts court and denied allegations he assaulted his girlfriend at a hotel.
A Kearny man faces a host of charges after allegedly fatally shooting another man with a bow and arrow over the weekend.
We have issued a First Alert Weather Day Tuesday as travel could be impacted due to slick roads, especially north and west of the city.
Police say they were called to a home in Kearny, N.J., on Saturday night after receiving a report that a man fatally shot another man with a bow and arrow.
Totowa Police Chief Carmen Veneziano was indicted for allegedly confining and attacking a woman in a Boston hotel room.
We have issued a First Alert Weather Day Tuesday as travel could be impacted due to slick roads, especially north and west of the city.
After deliberating for more than a week, the jury in Linda Sun's trial said they could not reach a unanimous verdict on any of the 19 counts.
Researchers on Long Island say they've found physical evidence of PTSD in World Trade Center first responders.
In New York, cases of flu, RSV and COVID have spiked since Thanksgiving.
The suspect in the 1997 murder of a woman and her daughter whose bodies were found near Gilgo Beach appeared before a judge in Mineola on Thursday morning.
Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal is pushing for more information on a White House ballroom project championed by President Trump, sending letters to the project's architect and some fundraising dinner attendees.
The NYC Department of Environmental Protection made its most expensive property acquisition ever to avoid spending billions to filter the city's water supply.
New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani will be sworn in by two prominent Democrats on New Year's Day.
Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum said the agency is pausing leases for five offshore wind farms "due to national security concerns."
After deliberating for more than a week, the jury in Linda Sun's trial said they could not reach a unanimous verdict on any of the 19 counts.
A spike in measles cases in Rockland County has New York health officials urging families to get vaccinated.
Researchers on Long Island say they've found physical evidence of PTSD in World Trade Center first responders.
In New York, cases of flu, RSV and COVID have spiked since Thanksgiving.
There are at least 500 sudden and unexpected deaths in the city each year, and in roughly a fifth of those cases, a genetic cause can be detected.
UnitedHealthcare and NewYork-Presbyterian have roughly two weeks to reach an agreement or thousands of Medicare Advantage members could be forced to find care elsewhere.
The singer said an MRI showed a cancerous spot on one of his lungs after he recovered from a lengthy bout of bronchitis.
Comedian and actor Bowen Yang performed his final sketch on "SNL" Saturday night, after announcing his unexpected mid-season exit from the show.
A judge Friday voided the conviction of one of the two men found guilty of the 2002 killing of Run-D.M.C. star Jam Master Jay.
The special features interviews with Kathy Bates, Annette Bening, Albert Brooks, Michael Douglas, Kiefer Sutherland, Jerry O'Connell and Mandy Patinkin.
Jake and Romy Reiner released a statement on Wednesday, remembering their parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner, as their best friends.
Filip Forsberg and Steven Stamkos scored, Justus Annunen made 16 saves and the Predators beat the Rangers 2-1 on Sunday night.
Josh Norris and Zach Benson scored in the second period and the Sabres beat the Devils 3-1 on Sunday night for their sixth straight win.
Michael Porter Jr. scored 24 points, Noah Clowney added 19 and the Nets beat the Raptors 96-81 on Sunday night.
Jalen Brunson scored a season-high 47 points and the Knicks overcame Karl-Anthony Towns' quiet night to beat the Heat 132-125 on Sunday.
Chris Olave caught two touchdown passes, Charlie Smyth tied a club record with five field goals, and the Saints rolled to a 29-6 victory over the Jets on Sunday.
Nine Brooklyn Football Club partner bars are collecting shelf-stable food and winter coats to benefit 10 local schools.
The Davis Center in Harlem is now open for its first winter season after technical delays.
After losing his mother to a stroke in 2022, a Brownsville native is turning personal grief into a grassroots foundation, offering counseling and mentorship to children and young adults.
A Brooklyn startup and a national nonprofit are teaming up to turn everyday mail lockers into easy donation hubs, delivering thousands of toys to hospital rooms this holiday season.
The city is sharing new details about the historic $1 billion investment announced for the Coney Island Boardwalk, the largest in its century-long history
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.
A Long Island octogenarian received a rare and life-changing operation to get her mobility back after a bad fall. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
The NYC Department of Environmental Protection made its most expensive property acquisition ever. CBS News New York's Tony Aiello reports.
Totowa Police Chief Carmen Veneziano denied allegations he attacked his girlfriend during a trip to Boston for a Yankees-Red Sox game. CBS News New York's Christine Sloan reports.
The jury in Linda Sun's trial said they could not reach a unanimous verdict on any of the 19 counts.
Despite extensive fire damage, everyone made it out alive thanks to two of their neighbors. CBS News New York's Andrew Ramos reports.
