Drivers in New Jersey Could Escape Congestion Pricing

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NEW JERSEY -The MTA says its considering removing the congestion price fee for New Jersey commuters who access Hudson or East River tunnels. Right now drivers would pay an extra $9 to $23 to drive into Manhattan

NYPD Increases Security for Pride March Sunday

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(New York, NY) – The New York City Police Department says it will increase security in preparation for the 53rd annual Pride March this Sunday. An NYPD memo notes the march is being held during a time

Starbucks Workers Plan To Strike Amid Pride Debate

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(New York, NY) – At least 150 Starbucks locations are facing the possibility of a worker’s strike over the next week. The union Starbucks Workers United says this is because the company isn’t permitting Pride month decorations

Two NJ hospitals make prestigious list

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(Trenton, NJ) —  Two children’s hospitals in New Jersey have made U.S. News and World Report’s list of the best hospital for kids in the nation. Doctors at both Hackensack Children’s Hospital, and Children’s Hospital at Robert

I-95 in Philly reopens at noon

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(Philadelphia, PA) –I-95 in Philadelphia will reopen at noon on Friday. The highway has been closed for nearly two weeks after a fiery tanker crash caused a collapse on the roadway. Governor Josh Shapiro has praised construction

Another deadly subway surfing accident

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(New York, NY) — There was another subway surfing tragedy yesterday.  A 14-year-old, riding an L train in Brooklyn was killed when he hit his head on the top of a tunnel. Mayor Adams says subway surfing