Student advocates push for congestion pricing in NYC
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Some Brooklyn College students are calling on state lawmakers to pass congestion pricing in the state budget.
They say the money from congestion pricing would fix the city’s mass transit, which they have blamed for being late to school or their after-school jobs.
The plan would implement a toll on cars and trucks traveling South of 61st Street in Manhattan during peak hours. Supporters, including the MTA, say it could raise billions of dollars for mass transit.
The state budget has to be passed by April 1 unless the deadline is extended.
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Motorcycle crashes into U-Haul truck in Park Slope
Motorcycle crashes into U-Haul truck in Park Slope
A motorcycle and a U-Haul collided Sunday night in Park Slope, according to police.A motorcycle and a U-Haul collided Sunday night in Park Slope, according to police.N12 Bite: Protesting ICE raids in Brooklyn, new accusations--is Epstein a flight risk? And more
N12 Bite: Protesting ICE raids in Brooklyn, new accusations--is Epstein a flight risk? And more
N12 Bite has your fast five headlines and weather, exclusively on News12.com. Hundreds gathered around the city to protest ICE raids that reportedly happened in Sunset Park.N12 Bite has your fast five headlines and weather, exclusively on News12.com. Hundreds gathered around the city to protest ICE raids that reportedly happened in Sunset Park.Road Trip: Vote on the Top 12 places to visit in Brooklyn
Road Trip: Vote on the Top 12 places to visit in Brooklyn
Pack up the car and let’s go for a drive! News 12 is ready for a Road Trip.
Pack up the car and let’s go for a drive! News 12 is ready for a Road Trip.
Univision 41 News Brief: Protestan operativos de ICE en Sunset Park
Univision 41 News Brief: Protestan operativos de ICE en Sunset Park
La ciudad se prepara para la primera ola de calor que se avecina a la ciudad. Legisladores de Nueva York piden que se investiguen las causas del apagón en partes de Manhattan.La ciudad se prepara para la primera ola de calor que se avecina a la ciudad. Legisladores de Nueva York piden que se investiguen las causas del apagón en partes de Manhattan.House passes bill to extend funding for 9/11 first responders
House passes bill to extend funding for 9/11 first responders
The House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed a bill that would extend the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund for decades.The House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed a bill that would extend the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund for decades.
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Assemblyman pushes to repair 'dangerous' crosswalks at Bath Beach intersection
Assemblyman pushes to repair 'dangerous' crosswalks at Bath Beach intersection
Local leaders and residents are calling on the Department of Transportation to keep pedestrians safe by repairing the crosswalks at a highly trafficked Bath Beach intersection.Local leaders and residents are calling on the Department of Transportation to keep pedestrians safe by repairing the crosswalks at a highly trafficked Bath Beach intersection.Expanded speed camera law officially goes into effect
Expanded speed camera law officially goes into effect
The DOT says that speed camera in school zones reduce speeding by 63 percent. Anyone caught speeding can expect a $50 ticket in the mail.The DOT says that speed camera in school zones reduce speeding by 63 percent. Anyone caught speeding can expect a $50 ticket in the mail.‘A long way to go’: A look at the MTA’s ‘accessibility desert’ in Bronx and Brooklyn
‘A long way to go’: A look at the MTA’s ‘accessibility desert’ in Bronx and Brooklyn
News 12 took a deeper look at how the Bronx and Brooklyn are impacted in what some have coined "an accessibility desert" in the city subway system.News 12 took a deeper look at how the Bronx and Brooklyn are impacted in what some have coined "an accessibility desert" in the city subway system.15th cyclist death in NYC prompts mayor to ask for changes
15th cyclist death in NYC prompts mayor to ask for changes
Mayor Bill de Blasio is vowing to take action after another cyclist was killed in Brooklyn Monday.Mayor Bill de Blasio is vowing to take action after another cyclist was killed in Brooklyn Monday.Inaccessible subway platforms make tough trips for New Yorkers with disabilities
Inaccessible subway platforms make tough trips for New Yorkers with disabilities
Commuters from all corners of the city have their struggles getting to and from work, but it's a whole different headache for those who cannot even reach their local subway platforms due to disabilities.Commuters from all corners of the city have their struggles getting to and from work, but it's a whole different headache for those who cannot even reach their local subway platforms due to disabilities.
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2019 Ford Amphitheater Summer Concert Lineup
2019 Ford Amphitheater Summer Concert Lineup
The Ford Amphitheater at Coney Island Boardwalk is rolling out its summer concert lineup for 2018.
The Ford Amphitheater at Coney Island Boardwalk is rolling out a new concert lineup for 2018.
Check out the acts at the Ford Amphitheater at Coney Island Boardwalk for 2019.
Check out the acts at the Ford Amphitheater at Coney Island Boardwalk for 2019.
Just Married in Brooklyn
Just Married in Brooklyn
News 12 Brooklyn wants to announce your wedding.
News 12 Brooklyn wants to announce your wedding. If you were married in the past 90 days, please submit your photos via Twitter or Instagram using #JustMarriedBK.
News 12 Brooklyn wants to announce your wedding. If you were married in the past 90 days, please submit your photos via Twitter or Instagram using #JustMarriedBK.
Event Lineup at the Barclays Center
Event Lineup at the Barclays Center
NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 27: Musicians and husband and wife Tim McGraw and Faith Hill perform during their Soul2Soul Tour at Barclays Center of Brooklyn on October 27, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 27: Musicians and husband and wife Tim McGraw and Faith Hill perform during their Soul2Soul Tour at Barclays Center of Brooklyn on October 27, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)
A lot of big acts are coming to the Barclays Center.
A lot of big acts are coming to the Barclays Center.
World Cup Victory Parade and Ceremony Photos
World Cup Victory Parade and Ceremony Photos
Are you heading to the USA women's soccer team's World Cup victory parade in New York City today? We want to see your photos!Are you heading to the USA women's soccer team's World Cup victory parade in New York City today? We want to see your photos!The life of Lesandro 'Junior' Guzman-Feliz
The life of Lesandro 'Junior' Guzman-Feliz
The life of Lesandro 'Junior' Guzman-Feliz
The life of Lesandro 'Junior' Guzman-Feliz
Family photos of Lesandro "Junior" Guzman-Feliz.Family photos of Lesandro "Junior" Guzman-Feliz.
