City Council Proposes Muni Meter Reprogramming To End Overpayment 'Scam'
Currently, if a driver deposits cash into a Muni Meter when payment isn't required, there's no way to get a refund.
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Currently, if a driver deposits cash into a Muni Meter when payment isn't required, there's no way to get a refund.
Councilman Daniel Halloran said Wednesday that he wouldn't seek to keep his Queens seat in November's election so he could focus on exonerating himself.
Clinton said that Collins' announcement on Monday is an "important moment" for professional sports and the history of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community.
In the wake of a new study showing that more than 10 percent of New York City adults have been diagnosed with diabetes, the city Department of Health and Mental Hygiene has issued some reminders for control and prevention.
Kelly said the FBI apparently learned of the suspects' supposed plan at least 48 hours prior to telling the NYPD.
The bikes are often used by delivery people and City Council Speaker Christine Quinn said the new law plugs loopholes and totally bans electric bikes from the streets of New York.
They weren't coming to party. The NYPD said Thursday that the Boston Marathon bombing suspects were planning to come to New York City to detonate their remaining explosives in Times Square.
State Sen. Diane Savino said if enacted, New York would have the most highly regulated, tightly controlled medical marijuana law in the nation.
In a statement, Director of Public Affairs Beth Baker said there will be no Navy ships, sailors or Marines in New York City this year for Fleet Week.
In what Mayor Michael Bloomberg called "good news for the environment," New Yorkers may recycle all kinds of rigid plastics starting Wednesday.
Mayor Michael Bloomberg welcomed Mets star third baseman and team captain David Wright and other fan favorites to City Hall on Wednesday as more details of the Midsummer Classic were unveiled.
Officials have said the transportation sector, including U.S. railways, remain attractive targets for al-Qaeda.
The 750,000-square-foot project is to include nine rinks on two levels. One rink would be designed to host hockey tournaments and ice shows.
In a New York Times op-ed published Wednesday, former Rep. Gabrielle Giffords slammed senators who "gave into fear" and "blocked common-sense legislation."
New York City mayoral race frontrunner Christine Quinn was bombarded Wednesday with questions about the so-called second coming of Anthony Weiner.
New Yorkers are on high alert, reporting more than 135 suspicious packages to the NYPD since the Boston bombings on Monday.
There is once again a high terror alert in New York City. Mayor Michael Bloomberg and Police Commissioner Ray Kelly said Tuesday they are taking no chances that an attack similar to the Boston Marathon bombings could happen here.
NYPD Deputy Police Commissioner Paul Browne said the city is stepping up security at hotels and other prominent locations through deployment of the NYPD's critical response vehicles.
City Comptroller John Liu has not been charged and is not expected to testify in the conspiracy case. But the trial could complicate his bid for higher office in what's turning into a hotly contested mayoral race.
Disgraced former Rep. Anthony Weiner is continuing his effort to rehabilitate his public image - and possibly burnish his credentials for a potential return to politics.
After a visit to Rikers Island, City Councilman Danny Dromm (D-25th) has introduced a measure to require the corrections commissioner to post a monthly report on prisoners being held apart from others.
Sen. Charles Schumer said Friday that the so-called "Gang of Eight" Senators working on immigration reform have reached a deal and their bill could be presented very soon.
The mayor said the fact that the question of background checks for gun buyers passed a procedural vote Thursday is a big victory over the National Rifle Association.
A poll finds New York City voters overwhelmingly support a plan to put the New York Police Department under the scrutiny of an outside watchdog.
An article in New York Times Magazine said Weiner's "political committee spent more than $100,000 on polling and research." It also said his wife Huma Abedin is starting to think he should run.
The New York Yankees will look to continue their fast start to the 2026 season when they take on the Miami Marlins in their home opener on Friday at Yankee Stadium.
The New York City Council wants to make subways and buses free for some low-income riders through the city-run Fair Fares Program.
Jack Hughes had two goals and three assists as the Devils beat the Capitals 7-3 on Thursday night.
The Canadiens won their seventh game in a row to move closer to making the playoffs by defeating the Rangers 3-2 on Thursday.
The grandmother of Kaori Patterson-Moore, the 7-month-old girl shot dead Wednesday while sitting in her stroller in Brooklyn, said she forgives the shooter.
The New York Yankees will look to continue their fast start to the 2026 season when they take on the Miami Marlins in their home opener on Friday at Yankee Stadium.
The New York City Council wants to make subways and buses free for some low-income riders through the city-run Fair Fares Program.
The grandmother of Kaori Patterson-Moore, the 7-month-old girl shot dead Wednesday while sitting in her stroller in Brooklyn, said she forgives the shooter.
A Long Island man accused of shooting his sister in the head with a crossbow pleaded not guilty to attempted murder Thursday.
A Brooklyn man's 1979 conviction in a rabbi's murder was vacated this week after a judge ruled he is innocent.
UConn's jaw-dropping buzzer beater catapulted them to the Final Four.
Bridgeport firefighter Terrence Cramer was killed after his girlfriend's ex shot him in a fit of rage at a Connecticut home, according to an arrest warrant.
Jabari Bush is accused of fatally shooting active-duty Bridgeport Firefighter Terrence Cramer in Shelton, police said.
Warmer weather will return to New York City and the surrounding area soon.
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 pastor in New Jersey was taken into custody by immigration agents while working at his day job, according to church members.
The discovery of a suspicious device forced the cancellation of the Keansburg, New Jersey, St. Patrick's Day Parade last weekend.
New Jersey prosecutors are asking the pubic for help finding a man they say is responsible for a fatal shooting in Union City.
Jersey City P.S. 17 students are celebrating a brand new mini soccer pitch built for them ahead of the FIFA World Cup this summer.
Nerdeen Kiswani, the pro-Palestinian activist targeted in what she calls an assassination plot in NYC, spoke out Monday.
A Long Island man accused of shooting his sister in the head with a crossbow pleaded not guilty to attempted murder Thursday.
A Long Island high schooler and his mom are being credited with saving a sleeping neighbor from a house fire.
New York Republican gubernatorial nominee Bruce Blakeman said Tuesday he will sue the state after the Campaign Finance Board denied him matching funds.
The driver accused of striking and killing a Nassau County school crossing guard in February has been arraigned.
New York's Republican nominee for governor Bruce Blakeman took his campaign to the steps of City Hall on Monday, where he portrayed Kathy Hochul and Mayor Zohran Mamdani as the taxing twins.
One of the sources said Hegseth wants someone in the role who will implement President Trump and Hegseth's vision for the Army.
A pastor in New Jersey was taken into custody by immigration agents while working at his day job, according to church members.
President Trump has ousted Pam Bondi as attorney general, saying she will be taking a job in the private sector.
President Trump warned the U.S. "hasn't even started destroying what's left in Iran," and previewed that strikes on bridges and power plants could be next.
President Trump said in a speech that the U.S. will complete its military mission in Iran "very shortly," and that U.S. forces have achieved "overwhelming victories."
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.
A federal judge in New York has tossed out actor Blake Lively's sexual harassment claims against actor Justin Baldoni over their roles in the movie "It Ends With Us," but left intact a claim for retaliation.
Atlanta rapper Gucci Mane was lured to a Dallas studio for a meeting, then allegedly kidnapped and robbed by a group including rappers Pooh Shiesty and Big30.
Megan Thee Stallion was released from a New York City hospital after she got sick during a performance of "Moulin Rouge! The Musical."
The price hike raises the cost of the standard plan with ads by $1 per month and the cost of the standard and premium plans by $2.
Savannah Guthrie stepped back from her NBC duties almost two months ago when her mother, Nancy Guthrie, disappeared. The investigation is ongoing.
The New York Yankees will look to continue their fast start to the 2026 season when they take on the Miami Marlins in their home opener on Friday at Yankee Stadium.
Jack Hughes had two goals and three assists as the Devils beat the Capitals 7-3 on Thursday night.
The Canadiens won their seventh game in a row to move closer to making the playoffs by defeating the Rangers 3-2 on Thursday.
Body camera video has been released of Tiger Woods' arrest, after a car crash in Florida. He has been charged with driving under the influence.
The New York Knicks beat the Memphis Grizzlies 130-119 on Wednesday night.
Preparations for Passover in Brooklyn blend centuries-old rituals with modern traditions unique to each family.
New York has filed a lawsuit against solar company Attyx, saying it didn't just sell panels, it sold promises it couldn't keep.
Long before Manhattan's iconic street grid took shape, an English widow planned a Brooklyn community that helped shape the city today.
The Center for Brooklyn History showcase examines the Battle of Brooklyn through rare maps, paintings, and historical artifacts from the American Revolutionary War.
From World War II to modern mixology, women in Brooklyn fought for their place behind the bar. This Women's History Month, their legacy continues to influence the city's nightlife.
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.
Police said a person of interest is in custody following a deadly shooting Thursday night in the Morris Heights section of the Bronx.
Archbishop Ronald Hicks is leading his first Good Friday services as head of the New York Archdiocese at St. Patrick's Cathedral. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
There's an early sprinkle making it a dreary morning, but it will heat up for highs in the 70s with partly cloudy skies. CBS News New York's Tony Sadiku has the Friday forecast.
CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn has your First Alert Forecast for April 2 at 11 p.m.
At Temple Emanu-El on the Upper East Side, a Seder was held Thursday on the second night of Passover for seniors from around the city.
