Tolls increase Sunday for New York-New Jersey Port Authority crossings
Higher tolls go into effect this weekend for drivers commuting between New York City and New Jersey.
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Higher tolls go into effect this weekend for drivers commuting between New York City and New Jersey.
The change is expected to reduce commute times, emissions and the number of accidents at the crossing.
The Lincoln Tunnel is the last Port Authority crossing to switch to electronic tolling, CBS2's Christina Fan reports.
Not much will change for E-ZPass users. Those without a transponder will get a bill in the mail.
For those who have gone through the criminal justice system, getting a job can be difficult, and not having one can often be why some end up back behind bars.
Getting a job can be difficult for those who have gone through the criminal justice system. CBS2's Jenna DeAngelis takes a look at the program aiming to change that in a CBS2 exclusive.
If you're flying for the holidays from our area's major airports, you may notice a bit more construction.
If you're flying for the holidays from our area's major airports, you may notice a bit more construction at the terminal. CBS2's Elijah Westbrook has a closer look.
A motorcyclist was killed in a crash involving a Port Authority police car Monday in Fort Lee, New Jersey.
Varvaro voluntarily retired from Major League Baseball in 2016 to pursue his dream of becoming a police officer.
A funeral was held Thursday for the former Major League Baseball pitcher who retired to become a police officer. CBS2's Natalie Duddridge has more from his friends and fellow officers.
Family and friends will gather Thursday to say goodbye to Port Authority Police Officer Anthony Varvaro. CBS2's John Dias has the story.
The 37-year-old police officer and former MLB player was killed in a crash on his way to a 9/11 ceremony.
The officer was killed on his way to Sunday's 9/11 ceremony in Lower Manhattan.
As a precaution, Level 1 was evacuated while police investigated. At around 1:45 p.m., the all clear was given.
Investigators say the vehicle Varvaro was driving was struck by a wrong-way driver at around 4:30 a.m.
Anthony Varvaro, who spent six seasons in Major League Baseball before becoming a cop, was killed early Sunday morning when he was struck by a vehicle going the wrong way on the Turnpike extension. CBS2's Kevin Rincon reports.
The incident on Sunday afternoon resulted in numerous delays and some frayed nerves. CBS2's Lisa Rozner has the story.
The Port Authority reported passenger volume was up 6 percent in July, compared to June.
A state-of-the-art "mega terminal" is being promised as a replacement for the antiquated facility.
The agency says it's marking a significant step forward on the project to replace the Midtown bus terminal.
The new system takes pictures of cars without E-ZPass and bills drivers by mail.
There are new developments for the Gateway Project, the plan to build two new rail tunnels under the Hudson River. CBS2's Elijah Westbrook reports on the funding deal.
The TSA says 80% of the firearms were loaded.
Bus service was suspended for about two hours and Eighth Avenue was shut down while law enforcement investigated.
Memorial Day parades are taking place all across New York City's five boroughs this weekend.
As the Knicks continue their playoff run, the NYPD says it won't support more watch parties outside Madison Square Garden.
New York City beaches opened for the 2026 season Saturday as Memorial Day Weekend got off to a cold, rainy, windy start.
The Secret Service says a suspect was killed after opening fire on a Secret Service checkpoint outside the White House. A bystander was also wounded.
Stephen Colbert made a surprise appearance hosting the "Only in Monroe" community access show broadcast in Monroe, Michigan, on Friday, one night after he recorded his final episode of "The Late Show."
Memorial Day parades are taking place all across New York City's five boroughs this weekend.
As the Knicks continue their playoff run, the NYPD says it won't support more watch parties outside Madison Square Garden.
New York City beaches opened for the 2026 season Saturday as Memorial Day Weekend got off to a cold, rainy, windy start.
The FDNY said it responded to a fire on the second floor of a three-story building on Nostrand Ave., between Beverly Rd. and Cortelyou Rd.
One teenager is dead and another was critically hurt after subway surfing on the Williamsburg Bridge on Friday.
The New York area is off to a soggy start to the unofficial kickoff of summer with rainy weather this Memorial Day Weekend.
It's a gloomy day with rain lingering across the Tri-State Area as Memorial Day weekend shapes up to be unsettled.
Severe storms caused damage and flooding across New York and New Jersey on Wednesday.
New York City and New Jersey are under a heat advisory and air quality alert as the hazy and humid weather settles in across the Tri-State Area.
The weekend is set to be the warmest of the year so far with summer-like weather across the Tri-State Area.
A group of protesters gathered Friday at Newark's Delaney Hall, saying their loved ones held there are enduring horrible conditions at the ICE detention facility.
The New York area is off to a soggy start to the unofficial kickoff of summer with rainy weather this Memorial Day Weekend.
A United Airlines flight from Newark Liberty Airport was forced to make an emergency landing after a passenger allegedly tried to open a door.
The NYPD has obtained the green light to shoot drones out of the sky over worries about the possibility of a terror attack during a summer of high-profile events in New York City.
A limited number of affordable tickets to the FIFA World Cup will be available through a lottery opening at 10 a.m. Monday.
At Jones Beach, Memorial Day Weekend may be more of a washout than beach weather.
Three women were charged with killing 7-year-old Jor'Dynn Duncan inside an alleged house of horrors in Bayport, New York.
The New York area is off to a soggy start to the unofficial kickoff of summer with rainy weather this Memorial Day Weekend.
A 7-year-old girl died in December on Long Island after prosecutors say she was abused and tortured by the people who were supposed to care for her.
Drivers on Long Island say the cost to fill up is becoming a significant source of stress and taking a toll on their moods.
U.S. officials and negotiators were discussing a process to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, sources briefed on the conversations said.
A group of protesters gathered Friday at Newark's Delaney Hall, saying their loved ones held there are enduring horrible conditions at the ICE detention facility.
President Trump visited Rockland County on Friday to endorse Rep. Mike Lawler in the battle for the 17th Congressional District.
A federal district judge granted Kilmar Abrego Garcia's motion to dismiss two criminal charges on the grounds his prosecution was vindictive and selective.
The Trump administration on Friday announced a sweeping policy designed to make it harder for immigrants already in the U.S. to get permanent residency.
New York City's Department of Health is evaluating an East Village apartment complex after two residents were diagnosed with Legionnaires' disease over the course of a year.
Thousands of people showed up bright and early for AIDS Walk New York 2026, the largest HIV and AIDS fundraiser in the U.S., in Central Park on Sunday.
A New York doctor who contracted and survived Ebola more than a decade ago says he is worried for healthcare workers who are at the center of treating the latest outbreak.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul proposed millions to keep the program open, but the reforms would cut reimbursement rates for private duty nurses.
A New York native is among 16 American passengers who are quarantining in Nebraska after being on the cruise ship that is at the center of the deadly hantavirus outbreak.
Stephen Colbert made a surprise appearance hosting the "Only in Monroe" community access show broadcast in Monroe, Michigan, on Friday, one night after he recorded his final episode of "The Late Show."
Rob Base, the MC whose lyrics lit up the dancefloor classic "It Takes Two" and got countless people moving worldwide, passed away Friday.
"Romeo and Juliet" is being shown at Central Park starting Friday night through June 28. Free tickets can be attained through a lottery.
After nearly a century on the air, CBS News Radio signed off, with the final reports airing on Friday, May 22.
Stephen Colbert hosted "The Late Show" for the final time Thursday night as the franchise came to an end after 33 years.
As the Knicks continue their playoff run, the NYPD says it won't support more watch parties outside Madison Square Garden.
Kyle Busch, who won more races in NASCAR's top three series than anyone in history, died suddenly on Thursday.
The Rays are 4-0 against the Yankees and lead New York by 5 1/2 games in the AL East.
Eury Pérez gave up just Juan Soto's solo homer in the first inning and was solid pitching into the seventh, Owen Caissie drove in both of Miami's runs and the Marlins edged the New York Mets 2-1.
Gerrit Cole pitched six scoreless innings, but shortstop José Caballero's error boosted the Rays over the Yankees 4-2 on Friday night.
The grassroots group pushed for bilingual policing, victim support and anti-gang efforts as Brooklyn's Chinatown rapidly grew.
Advocates estimate one-third of the 200-acre park in Flushing is still without functioning drinking fountains and bathrooms.
Ahead of the 2026 RBC Brooklyn Half Marathon, some athletes are showing how simply reaching the starting line is a victory.
The Second Avenue Subway project has entered phase two of extending the "Q" line, but Harlem businesses say they're struggling to co-exist with the construction.
City Council members say requirement for transparent roll-down gates is burdensome for small businesses ahead of the July 1 enforcement deadline.
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.
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