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.
Earlier this month, a car service driver picked up a passenger in Brooklyn for an agreed-to ride to New Jersey. It turns out, it wasn't a ride. It was a robbery, and the driver was shot and nearly killed.
The software company at the center of a New Jersey noncitizen voting controversy fired back Thursday, saying the state is responsible for the snafu.
Edison Township Council members approved emergency appropriations needed to get furloughed employees back on the job on Friday.
Labor Day is late this year, creating an even longer gap between the end of most summer programs and the start of school.
The lawsuit claims the Trump administration is withholding hundreds of millions of dollars in disaster-preparedness and homeland security grants to pressure states to change policies on elections and immigration.
Earlier this month, a car service driver picked up a passenger in Brooklyn for an agreed-to ride to New Jersey. It turns out, it wasn't a ride. It was a robbery, and the driver was shot and nearly killed.
Labor Day is late this year, creating an even longer gap between the end of most summer programs and the start of school.
A suspect is in custody after a double stabbing on the Upper West Side, police say.
New security camera footage shows the moments a man set off fireworks, shot an airsoft gun and lit the outside of a federal building in Manhattan on fire.
An old brick sewer collapsed under a street in Yonkers, opening up a big sinkhole Thursday morning.
Severe weather impacted the entire region on Tuesday, with watches and warnings throughout the CBS News New York viewing area.
Stormy weather will return to the New York City area Tuesday after a brief reprieve.
Storms brought flooding rains, damaging winds, hail and lightning to New York and New Jersey on Saturday.
While the air quality is improving, haze still lingers as New Yorkers brace for upcoming rain and possibly severe storms Saturday.
A tornado warning was issued in parts of New Jersey on Thursday evening.
The software company at the center of a New Jersey noncitizen voting controversy fired back Thursday, saying the state is responsible for the snafu.
Edison Township Council members approved emergency appropriations needed to get furloughed employees back on the job on Friday.
Edison, one of New Jersey's largest municipalities, has furloughed hundreds of workers as it deals with budget woes.
The National Weather Service on Wednesday confirmed four tornadoes touched down in northern New Jersey and New York during severe storms on Tuesday.
There were two confirmed tornadoes in northern New Jersey on Tuesday.
There are some Long Island Rail Road service changes planned for the weekend.
A Long Island father suffered a catastrophic spinal cord injury, and doctors thought he would never walk again. But as CBS News New York's Jessica Moore explains, he's now defying the odds.
Labor Day is late this year, creating an even longer gap between the end of most summer programs and the start of school.
There was a public hearing on Tuesday night over a proposed Islamic boarding school and mosque in the Long Island hamlet of Bay Shore.
An electrical transformer caught fire outside the Nassau County Court Building on Long Island on Tuesday.
The software company at the center of a New Jersey noncitizen voting controversy fired back Thursday, saying the state is responsible for the snafu.
Edison Township Council members approved emergency appropriations needed to get furloughed employees back on the job on Friday.
The lawsuit claims the Trump administration is withholding hundreds of millions of dollars in disaster-preparedness and homeland security grants to pressure states to change policies on elections and immigration.
The Justice Department withdrew its subpoenas for New York Times reporters during a court heraing Thursday, after a judge grilled government lawyers for making "errors."
New York City says the average bus speed on Fordham Road in the Bronx is 5 mph, which is why ground was broken Wednesday on a major redesign.
Thirty-four cooling towers at 33 buildings on the Upper East Side tested positive for live Legionella bacteria, the New York City Health Department announced Tuesday.
An attorney representing an Upper East Side woman whose husband just died from Legionnaires' disease is planning to take legal action.
Studies show older adults are among the safest drivers on the road, but crashes involving seniors are on the rise.
For the third day in a row, the NYC Health Department has announced a death in the Upper East Side Legionnaires' disease cluster.
A second death has been reported in connection to the Legionnaires' disease cluster on the Upper East Side, health officials said Saturday.
Madonna, Justin Bieber, BTS and Shakira each brought a bit of one of their hits to the World Cup's first halftime show in a whirlwind performance Sunday that also squeezed in Burna Boy, Ted Lasso and many Muppets.
Brenda Fricker won an Academy Award for 1989's "My Left Foot," played the Pigeon Lady in "Home Alone 2" and appeared in "A Time to Kill" and "So I Married an Axe Murderer."
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
The final show of Jay-Z's anniversary concert series at Yankee Stadium was delayed for hours after hundreds of ticketless fans flooded the gates and breached security, according to officials.
Jay-Z and some very special guests took over Yankee Stadium on Friday night, performing to a sold-out crowd.
There were 89 people arrested in the New York area over the course of the World Cup, the NYPD said.
Nicolás Fernández scored on a first-half penalty kick and Agustín Ojeda found the net in the second half to help New York City FC hold off the Columbus Crew 2-1 on Wednesday night.
The Philadelphia Union beat the New York Red Bulls 3-1 on Wednesday night for their first win in more than three months.
The New York Yankees beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 2-0 Wednesday night for a doubleheader split.
Joey Ortiz went 3 for 3 and was a homer away from the cycle to help the Brewers defeat the Mets 4-3 on Wednesday.
Parents in Harlem say their children's walk to summer camp is littered with trash, illegal dumping and a growing encampment.
A specialized program from God's Love We Deliver is serving nearly 400 veterans with medically tailored meals, while helping combat isolation and ease the challenges of life after military service.
The Newtown Creek Alliance community science project gives students hands-on experience monitoring the health of one of the most polluted waterways in the U.S.
The FIFA World Cup is delivering a business boost for many bars and restaurants across New York City, but not every industry is seeing the same payoff.
Two Upper West Side children went on a mission to visit 40 playgrounds in one day, hoping to set a record.
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 July 23 at 11 p.m.
The Legionnaires' disease cluster on the Upper East Side is up to 87 cases as of Thursday night.
As the U.S. launches a 13th night of strikes against Iran, a Queens community is remembering a soldier killed in the war. CBS News New York's Dick Brennan reports.
The NYPD released video of suspects wanted for an anti-LGBTQ+ hate crime assault in the Bronx.
Hundreds of furloughed employees in Edison, New Jersey, will be getting back to work on Friday. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports.
