MTA calls off plan to charge NYC marathon after governor intervenes
The MTA wanted to charge the New York Road Runners $750,000 annually for shutting down the Verrazano Narrows Bridge.
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The MTA wanted to charge the New York Road Runners $750,000 annually for shutting down the Verrazano Narrows Bridge.
Earlier this week, CBS New York confirmed the agency wanted to charge the marathon $750,000 annually for using the Verrazzano Bridge.
Gov. Kathy Hochul has come out against the MTA's controversial plan to charge New York City Marathon runners.
The MTA is asking New York Road Runners to pay $750,000 each year to close the bridge to cars for the race.
New Jersey attorneys say New York's congestion pricing plan provides no mitigation benefits for at least 13 counties in the Garden State that will be adversely affected by changing traffic patterns.
The MTA is asking New York Road Runners to pay $750,000 each year to close the bridge to cars for the race. CBS New York's John Dias reports.
New Jersey is suing New York and the MTA over its new tolling system to charge drivers entering Manhattan.
Proposals are due in June, but officials say commuters will likely start to see stores open in 2025, with hopes of a full concourse by 2026.
Proposals are due in June, but officials say commuters will likely start to see stores open in 2025, with hopes of a full concourse by 2026. CBS New York's John Dias reports.
The agency has been working to replace its nearly century-old signal system, but warns some lines are at risk of not finishing the installation due to pending congestion pricing lawsuits.
New York City's congestion pricing toll now has final approval from the MTA. See the map and what you need to know.
The MTA approved congestion pricing last week, so how will it use the money? Officials say one of the biggest priorities is modernizing multiple subway lines to the latest signal technology. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook has the details.
The lines have been rerouted since the end of August, leaving many residents on Roosevelt Island with few options.
The lines have been rerouted since the end of August, leaving many residents on Roosevelt Island with few options. CBS New York's Jessica Moore reports.
New York City plans to use new technology to detect weapons in the subway system.
Mayor Eric Adams and the NYPD unveiled the new technology Thursday, which now heads to a mandatory 90-day review period. CBS New York's Christian Fan reports.
The MTA's expanded Fair Fares program offers a 50% discount on rides to certain low-income New Yorkers.
The MTA expanded the eligibility requirements for its Fair Fares program to make it more affordable for people to get around the city. CBS New York's Natalie Duddridge spoke to transit officials and passengers about the changes.
Starting as early as June, most drivers will be charged to enter Manhattan's Central Business District below 60th Street.
The MTA says the new tolling system could start as early as June, but it still faces several lawsuits. CBS New York's Christina Fan has reaction from officials and riders.
New York City will soon have new technology to detect weapons in the subway system, the mayor and police commissioner announced Thursday. Mayor Eric Adams and NYPD Commissioner Edward Caban said the pilot program could start within a few months.
Mayor Eric Adams and NYPD Commissioner Edward Caban said the pilot program could start within a few months.
The MTA held its final vote Wednesday to approve the new tolling plan that will charge most drivers $15 to enter Manhattan below 60th Street.
The MTA voted 11-1 Wednesday to approve congestion pricing. CBS New York's Alecia Reid has the heated reaction.
Starting as early as June, most drivers will be charged to enter Manhattan's Central Business District below 60th Street. CBS New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
As Kalshi and Polymarket become more popular, lawmakers in New York are scrambling to create new rules for prediction markets.
Jalen Brunson had 26 points and the Knicks snapped the Trail Blazers' five-game winning streak with a 123-114 victory Sunday.
The subpoenas threatened a criminal indictment related to Jerome Powell's testimony before the Senate Banking Committee in June 2025, according to the Fed chair.
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Trump administration officials are set to meet with Danish officials about Greenland on Wednesday, diplomatic sources tell CBS News.
As Kalshi and Polymarket become more popular, lawmakers in New York are scrambling to create new rules for prediction markets.
Once an elementary school teacher in the Bronx, Kamar Samuels now leads the nation's largest school system under NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
The potential for a major nurses strike in New York City is growing by the minute, with major hospitals and the New York State Nurses Association failing to get a deal done before Sunday's midnight deadline.
At least 100 demonstrators took to New York City's Federal Plaza in the rain Saturday afternoon to condemn the shooting.
New York City is committing $4 million to expand public bathroom access across the five boroughs, Mayor Mamdani announced Saturday.
It was a mostly dry Sunday, until some snow squalls briefly hit the Tri-State Area on Sunday night.
Investigators said the victim was struck by a bullet inside his Danbury, Connecticut, home, and it came from the unit next door.
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It will feel more like March than January.
While Tuesday may have some bumps, the trend is toward milder, more pleasant weather.
Richard Codey, the former governor of New Jersey and the state's longest-serving lawmaker, has died, his family announced.
There were two deadly shootings in Middlesex County, New Jersey, just hours apart this weekend, both involving teenagers.
It was a mostly dry Sunday, until some snow squalls briefly hit the Tri-State Area on Sunday night.
New Jersey has confirmed its first pediatric flu death of the 2025-26 season, which health leaders warn has been seeing cases spread at alarming rates.
Police say a rock was thrown at a school bus on the New Jersey Turnpike, shattering a window and seriously injuring a young child.
New York state is taking legal action against the Trump administration for halting construction of five offshore wind farms.
It was a mostly dry Sunday, until some snow squalls briefly hit the Tri-State Area on Sunday night.
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John Pillaccio, accused in the fatal stabbing of a CVS employee on Long Island on Christmas Day, appeared before a judge on Wednesday.
It will feel more like March than January.
As Kalshi and Polymarket become more popular, lawmakers in New York are scrambling to create new rules for prediction markets.
The subpoenas threatened a criminal indictment related to Jerome Powell's testimony before the Senate Banking Committee in June 2025, according to the Fed chair.
Trump administration officials are set to meet with Danish officials about Greenland on Wednesday, diplomatic sources tell CBS News.
Once an elementary school teacher in the Bronx, Kamar Samuels now leads the nation's largest school system under NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
President Trump appeared to lay out his red line of action on Friday when he warned that if the Iranian government began "killing people like they have in the past, we would get involved."
The potential for a major nurses strike in New York City is growing by the minute, with major hospitals and the New York State Nurses Association failing to get a deal done before Sunday's midnight deadline.
New Jersey has confirmed its first pediatric flu death of the 2025-26 season, which health leaders warn has been seeing cases spread at alarming rates.
A potentially deadly and drug-resistant fungus is spreading nationwide, including New York and New Jersey.
Brooklyn-based Maimonides Health is merging with NYC Health + Hospitals, New York City health leaders announced.
New Jersey state health officials are warning of potential measles exposures at Newark Liberty International Airport before Christmas.
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Bob Weir wrote or co-wrote and sang lead vocals on Grateful Dead classics including "Sugar Magnolia," "One More Saturday Night" and "Mexicali Blues."
Video of an angry confrontation during intermission at a performance of "Mamma Mia!" on Broadway is going viral on social media.
Weinstein's defense attorney told the judge he'd like to pursue plea negotiations after last year's mistrial on a rape charge.
Jalen Brunson had 26 points and the Knicks snapped the Trail Blazers' five-game winning streak with a 123-114 victory Sunday.
Cedric Coward hit two late 3-pointers and scored 21 points to help the Grizzlies hold off the Nets 103-98 on Sunday.
Cody Glass scored twice, but the Devils dropped their fourth straight, 4-3 to the Jets on Sunday.
The Islanders beat the Wild 4-3 on Saturday night.
Pavel Zacha recorded his first career hat trick - one of his goals coming while most of New York's players were in the locker room at the end of the first period - and the Boston Bruins coasted past the Rangers 10-2 on Saturday.
Legislation would protect and expand hunger programs and improve benefit security as New York pantries see rising demand.
The people and businesses of Ridgewood, Queens, have banded together to help those impacted by the recent apartment building fire.
Student athletes at a high school in Queens have won both state and national video game championships.
Thousands of teachers across New York are participating in a statewide campaign demanding pension reform.
For the 48th year, El Museo del Barrio hosted a parade in East Harlem for Three Kings' Day.
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.
In the interim, CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn is calling for the sun to make appearances on Monday, Tuesday and possibly Wednesday, with temperatures in the mid to upper 40s each day.
As users of sites like Kalshi and Polymarket grow, so do concerns about insider trading and reckless gambling. CBS News New York investigative reporter Tim McNicholas has the story.
CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner spoke with colleagues who credit the former governor for legislation that changed smoking laws, mental health treatment, and paved the way for the construction of MetLife Stadium.
Tensions have continued to grow following last week's fatal shooting of Renee Good by an ICE agent, prompting more protesters across the country to rally for justice and change. CBS News New York's Jenna DeAngelis reports.
New video shows the truck speeding by, as protesters chased after it. One man was taken into custody. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin has the story.
