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A Florida truck driver who allegedly used fake license plates _ from different states _ to evade tolls is facing numerous charges after being stopped on the George Washington Bridge in New Jersey.
The way major parts of New York City are lit is in the midst of a big change, WCBS 880's Rich Lamb reported.
The front license plate of the tractor-trailer was missing, the back plate on the truck was covered with tape and the real New Jersey tag on the trailer was hidden by a fake New York one.
It was morning rush hour in New York City, but things came to a dead stop on the West Side Highway for the convenience of a convoy of New Jersey police officers. Why were cops from across the river stopping traffic in New York?
Everyone makes mistakes now and then, even the writers at "Jeopardy!" Tuesday's mistake had to do with one of the New York City area's many grand bridges.
"I live day by day and one day at a time," Ray Lucas said. "I still have a lot of pain that I deal with, but I relish in the fact that sometimes you've got to walk through hell to get to heaven."
Last year, the Port Authority instituted the first round of a two-part toll and fare hike. Now, Sen. Frank Lautenberg wants to stop round two from going into effect.
A hearing on Capitol Hill on Wednesday focused on an issue that is of major concern to commuters -- high tolls. And New York and New Jersey are in the spotlight.
Some drivers are using the bus stop on the approach to the George Washington Bridge between Center and Lemoine Avenues in Fort Lee to pick up passengers, achieving carpool status and a big discount on the toll. These drivers can cut across lanes, block traffic, and hold up the buses at the stop to pick up passengers.
The discovery came about 20 minutes after witnesses initially reported seeing someone jump from the bridge.
Dharun Ravi appeared calm and confident, even flashing a smile, as his lawyer informed the judge of his decision Monday as he rested his case.
Ravi talked to police the day after his Rutgers roommate, Tyler Clementi, committed suicide by jumping off the George Washington Bridge.
The Port Authority is also going after drivers who alter their license plates. One driver installed a toggle switch on his dash board which made the plate flip up, so cameras couldn't catch him dodging the tolls.
The other man, who has only been identified as M.B., has tried desperately to keep his identity a secret in the case against Dharun Ravi.
The Port Authority has just announced a rehab project that will pour nearly half a billion dollars into the aging suspension bridge
Dharun Ravi is charged with bias intimidation, invasion of privacy and hindering prosecution.
Commuting by car got a bit less attractive in 2011.
The Port Authority is planning on replacing all 592 vertical suspender ropes that connect the roadway to the massive suspension cables above.
The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey plans to spend more than $2 billion on building the new World Trade Center next year, and New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie is continuing his criticism of the agency.
Clementi's mother told People Magazine this was his "favorite time of year...so we're trying to find a new way to celebrate Christmas. I'm sad and trying to get through this."
The Port Authority said that driver Miguel Vivar, of Cliffside Park, was stopped around 8 a.m. Friday morning trying to cross the bridge into New York without paying the toll.
Are Port Authority toll hikes being used to rebuild the World Trade Center? That's what the agency claimed when it argued for the increases. But court documents filed by the Port Authority conflict with that statement.
The Tyler Clementi Foundation, which they set up in their son's honor after his death in September 2010, is co-sponsoring the event with Rutgers.
Since the tolls hikes took effect, there have been 35 toll cheats that have been caught manipulating their license plate trying to cross the George Washington Bridge.
The bridge connecting Fort Lee with Manhattan was lit in green in honor of the 100th anniversary of the Girl Scouts.
The NYPD was called shortly before 9:30 a.m. to the Castle Hill Houses on Lacombe Avenue in the Castle Hill section of the borough.
Mamdani said will form his administration including deputy mayors and commissioners in the near future.
With a price tag of $1 billion, the DCS would give civilians some of the responsibilities currently handled by police officers.
It comes after last week's deadly storm brought damaging winds that knocked down trees around the city and the Tri-State Area.
Zohran Mamdani made free buses one of his signature policy proposals during the New York City mayor's race.
The NYPD was called shortly before 9:30 a.m. to the Castle Hill Houses on Lacombe Avenue in the Castle Hill section of the borough.
Mamdani said will form his administration including deputy mayors and commissioners in the near future.
With a price tag of $1 billion, the DCS would give civilians some of the responsibilities currently handled by police officers.
It comes after last week's deadly storm brought damaging winds that knocked down trees around the city and the Tri-State Area.
Zohran Mamdani made free buses one of his signature policy proposals during the New York City mayor's race.
It comes after last week's deadly storm brought damaging winds that knocked down trees around the city and the Tri-State Area.
Today is a First Alert Weather Day as we deal with the messy conditions, especially during the evening commute.
The system is expected to arrive sometime between Wednesday night and Thursday morning, with heavy rain, strong winds and coastal flooding.
The weekend is shaping up to be pretty decent, albeit on the cool side.
In the last few years, New York City has not had much snow, due to mild and dry winters.
It comes after last week's deadly storm brought damaging winds that knocked down trees around the city and the Tri-State Area.
McGreevey will take on James Solomon in a Dec. 2 runoff election in the race for mayor of Jersey City, the state's second-largest city.
Democrat Mikie Sherrill is set to be the next governor of New Jersey after she defeated Republican Jack Ciattarelli, CBS News projects.
Polling locations in New York City and New Jersey received threats early Tuesday morning.
Nick Mangold's family, friends and former New York Jets teammates celebrated his life and legacy.
The man with severe cognitive disabilities disappeared on Halloween and was found among the NYC Marathon crowd.
Omer Neutra, a Plainview, N.Y. native, was a captain with the IDF when he was kidnapped and killed by Hamas in the Oct. 7, 2023 attacks.
There's a crackdown in Suffolk County on Long Island on unlicensed limo drivers who aren't properly insured or registered with the state, and don't have safety equipment.
The National Weather Service reported 1.85 inches in Central Park, breaking the previous daily rainfall record of 1.64 inches set in 1917.
Amanda Fraser, 23, is charged with attempted murder in connection to the elder abuse case in Massapequa.
Mamdani said will form his administration including deputy mayors and commissioners in the near future.
With a price tag of $1 billion, the DCS would give civilians some of the responsibilities currently handled by police officers.
Zohran Mamdani made free buses one of his signature policy proposals during the New York City mayor's race.
McGreevey will take on James Solomon in a Dec. 2 runoff election in the race for mayor of Jersey City, the state's second-largest city.
The 34-year-old Queens Assemblyman will be the 111th mayor of New York City, and the city's first Muslim and first Indian American mayor.
New York City students interested in medicine are gaining experience before they even graduate, thanks to the program at Maimonides Health in Brooklyn.
Anxiety disorders are the most common mental health challenges in the U.S., according to the National Alliance on Mental Health.
The next time you're buying something sweet at a New York City restaurant, you may notice a new warning comes with it.
The newly expanded facility will serve more than 30,000 children annually and is the borough's only pediatric trauma center.
The Womb Bus offers an opportunity for new and expecting moms to form a special bond.
"Wicked" star Jonathan Bailey has been named People magazine's 2025 Sexiest Man Alive.
Diane Ladd, the actor known for her Oscar-nominated roles in "Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore," "Wild at Heart," and "Rambling Rose" has died.
Prince Andrew is being stripped of his titles and must surrender his lease to Royal Lodge, according to a statement from Buckingham Palace.
Five people have been federally charged in connection with the 2023 overdose death of actor Robert De Niro's grandson and two others, authorities said Thursday.
Tuesday's gathering was designed to celebrate the men and women from across the country who have risked their own lives to save others.
Marat Khusnutdinov tied it late in regulation and then scored the only goal in the shootout in Boston's 4-3 victory on Tuesday.
The Blueshirts were blanked 3-0 on Tuesday and have scored just six goals in six games on home ice this season.
The New York Jets pulled off a stunning trade with the Indianapolis Colts.
Williams was an All-Pro in the 2022 season, recording 12 sacks.
Towns also grabbed 13 rebounds as the Knicks stayed perfect at home with a 119-102 victory on Monday.
New York City students interested in medicine are gaining experience before they even graduate, thanks to the program at Maimonides Health in Brooklyn.
After a failed $13 million attempt to launch ferry service from Kaiser Park, the city is testing new waters off Steeplechase Pier.
Before the days of Google Maps, the Queens-native found street views in library books.
Officials say the site for a new elementary school in Brooklyn is safe, but some are skeptical because of lingering contamination from a decades-old Superfund site.
From Greenpoint community gardens to Governor's Island orchards, New Yorkers are reconnecting with the city's agricultural past through historic fruit trees.
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.
CBS News New York's John Elliott is calling for a high of 65, but say the chill will return a bit on Thursday.
Results show the Democrat took 56% of the vote, beating Republican challenger Jack Ciattarelli, who took 43%. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
The NYPD was called shortly before 9:30 a.m. Wednesday to the Castle Hill Houses on Lacombe Avenue, where they found four people dead inside an apartment. CBS News New York's Dave Carlin reports from the scene.
Mamdani said he will form his administration including deputy mayors and commissioners in the near future. CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
Fresh off his victory in the New York City mayoral election, Zohran Mamdani unveiled his transition team Wednesday morning.
