Con Edison Introduces 'Variable Rate Pricing' To Help Cut Down On Sky-High Electric Bills
The utility company says the plan is similar to Governor Cuomo's congestion pricing.
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The utility company says the plan is similar to Governor Cuomo's congestion pricing.
In Nassau County, a law was recently passed to end confusion for drivers facing tickets and hefty fines, but its roll out is overdue.
Construction on Phase 2, called Western Yard, will start at the end of 2019 and bring an additional six million square feet to the development.
Investigators are poring over every lead in their investigation into the shooting death of a reputed Gambino mob boss.
In New York City, the biggest rallies happened at Columbus Circle, the steps of Columbia University, the American Museum of Natural History, the United Nations, City Hall and Trump Tower.
A notice entered in the case file of Cesar Sayoc shows a plea hearing has been scheduled for next Thursday in New York.
Police originally said the man was stabbed by the woman, who at the time was believed to have blue hair, after accidentally stepping on her foot.
New York's Department of Sanitation wants to transform its fleet of recycling trucks into works of art.
The Jets have made a huge splash in free agency by signing Le'Veon Bell, C.J. Mosley, and Jamison Crowder – but wait, there's more!
The new rules now in effect limit the times when the 108-year-old Portal Bridge can open. The hope is that will reduce the number of disruptions on northeast corridor train traffic.
We've rounded up three events around New York City this weekend that will scratch your cultural itch, from a trivia night to a comedy show.
Ganiou Gandonou, 27, was found with stab wounds to his neck and torso shortly after 9 p.m. on March 2 inside a black Toyota Camry on the Hutchinson River Parkway East.
Police said one man slashed a 24-year-old employee in the face, head and arm, while three other men stood lookout. Investigators believe it was a targeted attack.
The 9/11 Memorial and Museum is expanding to honor not only those who were killed in the terror attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, but also the thousands more who have died or gotten sick from the aftermath.
It's considered to be one of the biggest mob hits in decades. A reputed Gambino boss was gunned down in front his home on Staten Island on Wednesday night.
The American mafia has long been glorified in movies and pop culture, but in the Big Apple the mob's Five Families helped shaped the city while casting a shadow over it like a Manhattan skyscraper.
A longtime member of the FDNY may have been saved simply by asking that his building be equipped with a defibrillator.
Six survivors of the Holocaust visited an elementary school in Glen Cove to speak firsthand about survival, and to make sure their stories are never lost.
New York is considered one of the most difficult states for people who are adopted to get their original birth certificates, naming their biological parents.
The plan would entirely revamp the coastline.
It is a spectacle on the Hudson, with towering glass buildings that transform the city's skyline.
For months, CBS2 has been investigating a New York City program intended to help homeless families. But instead, those families have ended up worse off.
Police said the suspect grabbed the victim as they passed each other in the stairwell. When the woman screamed for help, the man allegedly punched her in the face, shoved her against the wall and groped her.
Council Speaker Corey Johnson said he asked her to speak during a budget hearing on March 26.
The group will give away thousands of books written by Irish and other authors Friday across the five boroughs.
Gerrit Cole pitched six sharp innings, and the New York Yankees completed a three-game sweep in Baltimore with a 6-1 victory over the Orioles.
The DSNY reported an increase in needle stick injuries for New York City sanitation workers.
Damage from a possible tornado and Thursday's storms has prompted a state of emergency in Nassau County, officials say.
Disturbing attacks by two dogs were caught on camera in the Dix Hills neighborhood on Long Island.
The New York City Council is considering a new bill to address the city's backlog of emergency calls as some say the situation has reached critical mass.
The DSNY reported an increase in needle stick injuries for New York City sanitation workers.
Damage from a possible tornado and Thursday's storms has prompted a state of emergency in Nassau County, officials say.
Disturbing attacks by two dogs were caught on camera in the Dix Hills neighborhood on Long Island.
The New York City Council is considering a new bill to address the city's backlog of emergency calls as some say the situation has reached critical mass.
This year, Westchester's Annual 9/11 Day of Service will expand to four days, taking place from Sept. 8-11.
Rainy weather returns to the New York City area Sunday, bringing with it the threat of flooding.
Bayonne, New Jersey, is heading to the Little League World Series after beating Darien, Connecticut, in the Metro Region Tournament on Friday.
We're in great shape on this Friday as we gear up for another weekend.
The potential for severe storms and downpours returns to the Tri-State Area Monday as sweltering temperatures continue.
Monday will be a First Alert Weather Day due to the possibility of afternoon and evening thunderstorms and high heat indices near 100 degrees.
Bayonne is still riding the high from Wednesday night's Little League World Series game, where the boys beat Massachusetts 2-1.
Bayonne, New Jersey, is advancing to the next round of the Little League World Series.
Researchers say an alarming study on cognitive decline is specific to the African American community in Newark, New Jersey.
A former New Jersey correctional police officer pleaded guilty to smuggling contraband into Northern State Prison, Attorney General Jennifer Davenport announced Wednesday.
As we approach the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks, there is an ongoing fight to repair Jersey City's memorial for the victims.
Dozens of cabanas at a popular Long Island beach club were damaged or destroyed Thursday by a possible tornado, officials say. CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo reports.
Inwood Fire Chief Josiyah Green provided an update Thursday evening on possible tornado damage in Nassau County.
Damage from a possible tornado and Thursday's storms has prompted a state of emergency in Nassau County, officials say.
Disturbing attacks by two dogs were caught on camera in the Dix Hills neighborhood on Long Island.
Disturbing attacks by two dogs were caught on camera in the Dix Hills neighborhood on Long Island. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff spoke with the victims and the dogs' owners.
A New York woman is accused of plotting "a major attack" on the state Capitol building in Albany, authorities said Thursday.
The Democratic National Committee is on the hunt for the best host city for the 2028 Democratic convention.
As we approach the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks, there is an ongoing fight to repair Jersey City's memorial for the victims.
President Trump said Tuesday that the U.S. and Canada have reached a last-minute agreement to pause the 50% tariffs.
The New York City Council held an hours-long hearing Tuesday afternoon on the controversial new pied-à-terre tax rollout.
A New Yorker has tested positive for West Nile virus, the city health department announced Wednesday.
Researchers say an alarming study on cognitive decline is specific to the African American community in Newark, New Jersey.
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
Two more deaths have been reported in connection to the Legionnaires' disease cluster on the Upper East Side, health officials said Friday.
Jones Beach is back open for swimmers after it was prohibited due to elevated bacterial levels. The rare shutdown took place from Thursday afternoon through midday Friday.
"Today, Elwood and I lost a great friend and collaborator, and the world lost one of the most naturally innovative drummers and a great and true son of Texas," ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons said in a statement.
Brian Hickerson and his brother, Zach, made the 911 call that brought first responders to the apartment where Hayden Panettiere was found unresponsive.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36. The coroner's office says she was found in cardiac arrest.
The lineup for the 2026 Global Citizen Festival in New York City was announced Thursday.
Latin music stars Marc Anthony, Feid, and others are set to perform at a benefit concert in Miami on August 16.
Gerrit Cole pitched six sharp innings, and the New York Yankees completed a three-game sweep in Baltimore with a 6-1 victory over the Orioles.
Bayonne is still riding the high from Wednesday night's Little League World Series game, where the boys beat Massachusetts 2-1.
MLS-leading Nashville SC pulled out a 1-0 victory over the New York Red Bulls on Wednesday night.
FC Cincinnati beat New York City FC 2-1 on Wednesday.
Pete Alonso's drive down the left-field line in the seventh inning was ruled foul, and the New York Yankees took advantage of that reprieve, scoring twice in the top of the eighth to beat the Baltimore Orioles 5-3 on Wednesday night.
The DSNY reported an increase in needle stick injuries for New York City sanitation workers.
A Queens homeowner says that overgrown city trees on her block are creating a safety hazard at night.
Neighbors say Flushing Meadows Corona Park has been falling into disrepair for years.
The owner of a beloved Harlem food truck known for its burgers under $5 is retiring and selling the business.
The historic Art Deco bathhouse at Jacob Riis Park is getting a new life as the Rockaway Ocean Club. But as the long-dormant building reopens, some locals are questioning who will have access to its amenities.
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.
CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn has your First Alert Forecast for August 20 at 11 p.m.
A potential ISIS-inspired terrorist attack in Albany was foiled by the FBI. Now, a woman is under arrest. CBS News New York's Dick Brennan reports.
Flash flooding turned roads into rivers in Queens and flooded some businesses Thursday. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
Dozens of cabanas at a popular Long Island beach club were damaged or destroyed Thursday by a possible tornado, officials say. CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo reports.
A storm triggered tornado warnings and flooding across the Tri-State Area on Thursday. CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn, Adi Guajardo and Lisa Rozner report.
