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MTA pushes congestion pricing in NYC to June 30
The start date for New York’s historic congestion pricing has finally been set. News 4’s Andrew Siff reports on what to expect this summer.
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Mets vs. Yankees fans: Where's the beef? NYC comedians talk Subway Series rivalry
It seems that the Mets have more comics cheering from the stands — but why? For starters, the “suffering Mets fans” and their team’s struggles are ripe for comedy, whereas the Yankees’ sustained success doesn’t breed such misery.
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Start date of congestion pricing announced: What to know
The MTA announced that the start date for congestion pricing will be June 30 — two weeks later than initially planned. The transit authority has opened applications for exemptions online. NBC New York’s Andrew Siff reports.
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Exemptions for NYC congestion pricing: How to get one, who qualifies and more to know
Now that the MTA has announced a start date for their congestion pricing plan coming to New York City, next comes the important question: How can you get an exemption from paying the new toll?
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Long-awaited NYC congestion pricing finally has a start date
June 30. That’s when car drivers will be charged an additional $15 to enter Manhattan at 61st Street and below, while trucks could be charged between $24 and $36, depending on size. The long-awaited congestion pricing model set to make history in the United States will begin in New York City one second after 12 a.m. on the final Sunday…
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Demonstrators at Columbia University face looming deadline to disperse
News 4’s Melissa Colorado with the latest from Morningside Heights.
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MTA unveils plan to prevent flooding
The MTA has unveiled a new multi-billion dollar plan to fight back against the consequences of climate change transit riders face. NBC New York’s Andrew Siff reports.
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Proposal for stricter building inspections in NYC
There’s a big push for better building safety and more thorough inspections after the partial building collapse in the Bronx months ago. NBC New York’s Myles Miller reports.
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Deadline approaching for protesters to leave Columbia University
News 4’s Gaby Acevedo reports.
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NYC's free bus service in each borough to end in 2024
The MTA’s free bus service pilot program will come to an end by the end of 2024. The program provided no-fare bus service in one line in each borough of New York City.
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DOJ threatens NYPD with lawsuit over sidewalk parking
The regular practice of the NYPD parking its cars in the middle of sidewalks around precincts has caught the attention of the federal government. The U.S. Department of Justice issued a letter to the police department last month warning that illegally parking in that manner is a violation of the American with Disabilities Act. Streetsblog NYC first reported on...
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NYC neighborhoods ditch cars to kick off Earth Day
News 4’s Jessica Cunnington reports.
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Chess champ plays two days straight for Times Square children's education fundraiser
Tunde Onakoya started the attempt Wednesday in New York City’s Times Square and aims to use it to raise $1 million to fund education for vulnerable children across Africa.
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Mets vs. Yankees fans: NYC comics talk ‘subway series' rivalry
The old subway series rivalry, Mets vs. Yankees, battling it out to win the heart of New York City, but where’s the beef? NBC New York’s Linda Gaudino covers the bases with NYC comedians.
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Meet the Mets' new dance team for 2024 season
The New York Mets are bringing a new type of entertainment to Citi Field that will have fans dancing from the Jackie Robinson Rotunda to the dugout. Meet The Queens Crew, a 19-member co-ed hype team for the “Amazins” aimed to keep visitors feeling uplifted — even if what’s going on the field isn’t necessarily a home run. Long Island...
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Congestion pricing: NJ will get share of controversial tolling money — but how much?
New Jersey got a victory in their fight against congestion pricing. While charging drivers steep tolls to enter Manhattan south of 61st street is still set to happen in June, New Jersey communities will now get a cut of the cash. NBC New York’s Andrew Siff reports.
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Children's YouTube star ‘Ms Rachel' fights NYC early childhood education cuts
Beloved children’s YouTube star Ms Rachel said she wants to give New York City Mayor Eric Adams a lesson in early childhood funding. Ms Rachel, who has nearly 10 million subscribers to her YouTube channel, is calling out Adams for cuts to education programs and proposed cuts. “Here in New York City, our mayor cut $400 million from early childhood…
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Children's YouTube star Ms. Rachel fights NYC early childhood education cuts
Beloved children’s YouTube star Ms. Rachel said she is going to Washington, D.C. to advocate for budget cuts to New York City’s education system.
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NJ will get a share of congestion pricing money, MTA chair announces
New Jersey will get a share of the money when Manhattan’s congestion pricing plan goes into effect this summer, MTA Chairman and CEO Janno Lieber announced Wednesday. Lieber didn’t specify how much, but it figures to be millions of dollars for key counties like Bergen and Hudson — and likely several others. He said New Jersey’s share would be...
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New York Mets have a new dance team, The Queens Crew
The Mets are bringing a new type of entertainment to Citi Field that will have fans dancing from the Jackie Robinson Rotunda to the dugout. NBC New York’s Linda Gaudino reports.