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Congestion pricing advocates say pause breaks MTA accessibility promises
Congestion pricing advocates say Gov. Hochul's pause breaks MTA's promise to add elevators to 95% of stations.
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Congestion pricing advocates say Gov. Hochul's pause breaks MTA's promise to add elevators to 95% of stations.
Many want the transit agency to move ahead with its long-term plan to put elevators in 95% of its stations, but understand it will be hard to do without funding. CBS New York's Natalie Duddridge reports.
New York State Sen. John Liu, a Democrat from Queens, is chair of the New York City Education Committee. Watch his full interview on "The Point with Marcia Kramer" on CBS News New York.
Accessibility improvements at Long Island Rail Road stations in Queens have been put on hold after congestion pricing was paused.
Some NYC lawmakers are trying to persuade Gov. Kathy Hochul to restart congestion pricing with a lower charge.
Charging less than the $15 initially proposed is latest idea for finding money for the MTA. CBS New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
CBS New York's political reporter Marcia Kramer talks to New Yorkers about the congestion pricing pause and what it means for mass transit.
The MTA board voted Wednesday to officially put congestion pricing on hold. CBS New York's Derick Waller has a look at what that means for other projects.
New York's congestion pricing plan was modeled off London's congestion charge, so CBS New York sent reporter Ali Bauman across the pond to study its impact. She took a look at how the charge affects British businesses and the environment in London to see what could have been in New York.
CBS New York's Ali Bauman went to London to find out how their congestion charge affects British businesses and the environment to see what could have been in New York.
Gov. Kathy Hochul's decision to put a pause on congestion pricing has forced the MTA board to consider Wednesday what projects might have to be scrapped or put on hold. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
Gov. Kathy Hochul's decision to put a pause on congestion pricing has forced the MTA board to consider Wednesday what projects might have to be scrapped or put on hold.
The MTA board is expected to formally put congestion pricing on pause and lay out what New Yorkers will not be getting without the anticipated revenue. CBS New York's Derick Waller has the latest.
CBS New York wanted to know if congestion pricing works in London, so we sent Ali Bauman to investigate.
CBS New York wanted to know if congestion pricing works in London, so we sent Ali Bauman to investigate.
It's been a busy time for New York City Comptroller Brad Lander, taking on two top New York Democrats: Gov. Kathy Hochul and Mayor Eric Adams.
Westchester County Exec. George Latimer is in one of the hottest congressional races in the country. Plus, NYC Comptroller Brad Lander has a lot to say about congestion pricing and the state of New York City. Watch this full episode of "The Point with Marcia Kramer."
Could the cost of congestion pricing come down? Gov. Kathy Hochul may be giving the $15 toll another thought.
Could the cost of congestion pricing come down? Before it was paused, the proposed rate was $15 to drive into Midtown Manhattan, but as CBS New York political reporter Marcia Kramer explains, Gov. Kathy Hochul could now be giving that price tag another thought.
A City Councilmember is proposing residential parking permits to help Washington Heights residents find a parking spot in their own neighborhood.
An MTA official said work on the 2nd Avenue Subway is now on hold following Gov. Kathy Hochul's decision to pause congestion pricing.
Residents in areas with few transit options are relieved about the congestion pricing pause, and are calling on the city to consider expanding NYC Ferry service.
CBS New York's Hannah Kliger has the story from one desert in Brooklyn.
Richard Davey, the outgoing president of NYC Transit, says he was "shocked" when Gov. Kathy Hochul put the brakes on congestion pricing.
Could the pause on congestion pricing lead to a "summer of hell" for New York City subway riders? Richard Davey, the outgoing NYC Transit president, weighs in on CBS New York's "The Point with Marcia Kramer."
Outdoor grilling season is here, and if you're shopping for a new propane grill, we've round up the best options.
The five-minute rule for hearing aid batteries can allegedly extend your device's battery life by up to three days.
Wondering if it's time for a new pair of hearing aids? Here are three things to look out for.
Tom Thibodeau, a two-time coach of the year, agrees to three-year contract extension with Knicks.
Billy Joel performs the last concert of his MSG residency this week in NYC. See how to get tickets, and how much they're going to cost you.
Tom Thibodeau, a two-time coach of the year, agrees to three-year contract extension with Knicks.
Billy Joel performs the last concert of his MSG residency this week in NYC. See how to get tickets, and how much they're going to cost you.
As the internet buzzes about Kamala Harris and her "brat summer," NYC Mayor Eric Adams has some advice for the likely Democratic nominee: Be herself.
Another day means another round of showers for the New York City area, but there's hope around the corner.
New bus routes are coming to Queens, and riders have a chance to weigh in on the plan tonight. Here's why it's facing pushback.
Another day means another round of showers for the New York City area, but there's hope around the corner.
NYC's unsettled weather continues today, with rain showers in the forecast through Thursday.
Lawmakers in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut are flocking to Vice President Kamala Harris' side.
New York's weather calls for a cloudy day Monday, with rising humidity and increasing shower chances.
Humidity levels will climb and temperatures will reach the mid to upper 80s in the Tri-State Area on Sunday.
Another day means another round of showers for the New York City area, but there's hope around the corner.
A pedestrian was killed Tuesday after a police pursuit in East Orange ended in a crash, police sources tell CBS New York.
All eyes will be on quarterback Daniel Jones when the Giants open training camp on Wednesday in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez is planning to resign in August, following last week's conviction on federal bribery charges.
The Jets will hold their first training camp workouts on Wednesday in Florham Park, New Jersey.
Jacqueline Franchetti has been trying to get "Kyra's Law" passed for eight years, but keeps running into Albany roadblocks.
The Jets will hold their first training camp workouts on Wednesday in Florham Park, New Jersey.
A small plane crashed Monday at MacArthur Airport on Long Island, killing pilot Christopher Kucera and his passenger, Zachary Hatcher.
Here's what New York leaders are saying about President Joe Biden's decision to end his reelection bid.
Humidity levels will climb and temperatures will reach the mid to upper 80s in the Tri-State Area on Sunday.
These will be President Biden's first on-camera remarks since he decided to end his reelection campaign.
As the internet buzzes about Kamala Harris and her "brat summer," NYC Mayor Eric Adams has some advice for the likely Democratic nominee: Be herself.
The Israeli prime minister's address comes at a fraught time in U.S. politics and as he faces domestic and international pressure over the war in Gaza.
Hundreds of New Yorkers are heading to Washington to protest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's address to Congress Wednesday.
Jacqueline Franchetti has been trying to get "Kyra's Law" passed for eight years, but keeps running into Albany roadblocks.
State records show the fund is facing a projected shortfall of $3 billion, and that shortfall is impacting the children.
At least seven people in New York have been sickened in a listeria outbreak linked to deli meats.
A warning of a Listeria monocytogenes outbreak affecting 12 states, including Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York, was issued by the CDC Friday afternoon linking infections to sliced meat at deli counters.
Physical effects of heat waves, like heat stroke, are widely known. But scientists are now sounding the alarm on psychological consequences of extremely high temperatures.
At least two cases of measles have been found in people staying at a New York City-run shelter for migrants in Brooklyn.
Billy Joel performs the last concert of his MSG residency this week in NYC. See how to get tickets, and how much they're going to cost you.
An album of dark songs recorded in a bedroom at his rented farmhouse in 1982, reflecting the upheaval in his life in-between "The River" and "Born in the U.S.A.," helped solidify Springsteen's status as one of music's most soulful voices.
A new sculpture featuring the likeness of one of hip-hop's first DJs plays a specially curated mix, powered by solar panels.
Prosecutors have been preparing to retry the disgraced movie mogul since the New York Court of Appeals overturned his 2020 rape conviction.
The Kennedy Center named its 2024 Honorees Thursday morning. They include Harlem's historic Apollo Theater, the first institution to ever receive the honor.
Tom Thibodeau, a two-time coach of the year, agrees to three-year contract extension with Knicks.
The IOC also voted on Wednesday to name the French Alps as the host of the 2030 Winter Games.
Jeff McNeil kept up his sudden power surge with a two-run homer that snapped a sixth-inning tie, and the New York Mets held off the New York Yankees 3-2 in their Subway Series opener.
All eyes will be on quarterback Daniel Jones when the Giants open training camp on Wednesday in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
The Jets will hold their first training camp workouts on Wednesday in Florham Park, New Jersey.
The Fordham Business Improvement District in the Bronx said they're offering 10 businesses security improvement grants of up to $1,500 to fortify their shops.
Queens resident Lou Harris is on a mission to make the sport of surfing more inclusive.
City Parks Foundation's Coastal Classrooms is providing educational programs for middle school students.
The situation for a NYCHA tenant has gone from bad to worse after ankle-deep water inundated her Brooklyn apartment during a storm.
A new sculpture featuring the likeness of one of hip-hop's first DJs plays a specially curated mix, powered by solar panels.
Tens of thousands of people flooded Manhattan streets on June 2, 2024 for the 60th annual Israel Day on Fifth Parade.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
The 50th Annual Village Halloween Parade drew massive crowds, celebrating the theme "Upside/Down:Inside/OUT."
As much of the northeast experiences heavy rains, parts of New York City are beginning to flood.
Thousands of people flooded Union Square on Friday for a PlayStation giveaway promoted by livestreamer Kai Cenat.
Time or money? If you had to pick one, which would you choose? It's a decision many New Yorkers have to make when it comes to grocery shopping. CBS New York's Maggie Cole reports.
CBS New York's John Elliott said chances of rain will continue on Wednesday and Thursday, but then the weekend will feature nothing but sunny skies and highs in the upper 80s.
Transit agency officials have asked the Presidential Emergency Board to assist in the talks, which is protocol under the Labor Act. CBS New York's Cindy Hsu reports.
Investigators say the driver was 55-year-old Luis Santiago from Linden. CBS New York's Cindy Hsu reports.
CBS New York's Doug Williams as more on how some Democratic lawmakers plan to boycott the Israeli prime minister's speech.