Parking

Jason Alexander as George Costanza on "Seinfeld" (credit: Getty Images)

Brooklyn Parking Scheme Echoes ‘Seinfeld’ Episode

A parking scheme has allegedly been in effect in Park Slope, Brooklyn for over a year, and frustration is building.

2012/02/17

Metro-North President Howard Permut - Cortlandt, NY - Feb 15, 2012 (credit: Paul Murnane / WCBS 880)

Cortlandt Metro-North Station Adds 700+ Parking Spaces

It’s not everyday that hundreds of new train station parking spaces open up in Metro-North territory, but that’s what has happened at the Cortlandt station.

2012/02/15

Handicapped Parking (file / credit: clipart.com)

Cash-Strapped Passaic, N.J. To Charge Handicapped Residents For Parking Spots

Passaic, like most cities, is faced with serious budgetary problems and is trying to find ways to bring in new revenue. Its latest plan goes after disabled drivers, and many are not pleased.

2012/02/10

Massapequa Park, NY - Sep 27, 2011 (credit: Mike Xirinachs / WCBS 880)

Massapequa Park Decides Against Parking Sensors

As part of a free trial period, parking sensors were placed along Park Boulevard in Massapequa Park, Long Island.

2012/02/03

Parking Meter (file / credit: clipart.com)

Passaic, N.J. Could End Free Sunday Parking, A Plan Even Its Mayor Thinks Is A Bad One

Grab your spare change because one municipality in New Jersey may soon add more parking meters and Sunday hours to try and raise more revenue. But the plan is dividing the town.

2012/01/30

New App Helps Users Find Parking In NYC

A new App could make finding a parking spot in the city a whole lot easier.

2012/01/22

Alternate Side Parking ('Sugar Pond' via Flickr.com)

City Council Votes To Give Grace Period For Muni-Meter Parking, End Alternate Side Violation Stickers

City Council has passed what they’re calling a fair parking legislative package consisting of three bills aimed at making parking a little easier in New York City.

2012/01/19

A parking sign at the St George Ferry Terminal (Credit:CBS2)

Staten Island Commuters Cry Foul Over Parking Tickets

It’s park at your own risk on Staten Island. Thanks to a sneaky sign at the St. George Ferry Terminal drivers are getting $95 tickets, even though they’ve already paid the $8 daily parking fee.

2012/01/16

Tourists depart a casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey. (credit: Jim Watson/AFP/Getty Images)

Judge Rules Against Ban On Atlantic City Police Patrols In Casino Garages

Deputy Police Chief Ernest Jubilee had assured the public of a police presence in the garages after a carjacking in September left a tourist dead and a friend seriously injured.

2012/01/06

FILE - A taxi sign is seen in New York City (credit: Mario Tama/Getty Images)

Upper West Side Parking Dispute Breaks Out Between Muslim Cab Drivers, Residents

A neighborhood feud has developed between cab drivers and residents on the Upper West Side. Cabbies say they are being targeted for their religion — and they’re fighting back.

2011/12/09