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New York City launches crackdown on illegal smoke shops
With new power granted by the state, New York City has launched a crackdown on illegal smoke shops.
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With new power granted by the state, New York City has launched a crackdown on illegal smoke shops.
Newly released body camera footage shows the moments NYPD officers shot and killed 19-year-old Queens resident Win Rozario in March.
The Amalgamated Housing Cooperative in the Bronx owes thousands of dollars in refunds to dozens of former tenants, the CBS New York Investigates Team has learned.
Mayor Eric Adams and other New York City officials have blamed "outside agitators" for escalating pro-Palestinian protests at Columbia University and influencing students. CBS New York investigative reporter Tim McNicholas has been asking the city for specifics on what that means.
New Yorkers still don't know what caused the deadly parking garage collapse in Lower Manhattan more than a year ago, but investigators just ruled out at least one possibility.
Many romance scam support groups are full of people making other questionable promises of recovering funds, the CBS New York Investigative Team found.
The DOJ is threatening to sue the NYPD if the practice of parking on sidewalks and crosswalks continues.
A New York City company promoted "$0 cost" COVID tests, then got over 100 complaints after people were told they may owe hundreds.
One year ago, a deadly New York City parking garage collapse sparked calls for increased oversight, but CBS New York has found inspections are past due for hundreds of garages across the city.
One person was killed and five others were injured in the parking garage collapse on Ann Street in the Financial District on April 18, 2023.
Three New York companies say their bills are being ignored after lighting up Citi Field for the Amaze Light Festival.
A new report from the NYPD's court-appointed monitor says the department still has plenty of work to do to address racial disparities in policing.
Local researchers are studying what a similar impact would mean for area bridges and shared their findings with CBS New York.
The deadly shooting of a mentally distressed Queens man who called 911 for help is putting a renewed focus on mental health emergencies.
But CBS New York investigative reporter Tim McNicholas has learned the plan already had some vocal critics.
More than 200 New Jersey police officers went through three hours of retraining in Trenton after they attended a controversial conference in Atlantic City in 2021.
Eight arrests were made and authorities hope it sends a message to those trying to evade tolls or cause mayhem.
Data analyzed by CBS New York Investigates shows many of the most-traveled stations are also where the most felony assaults happen.
We have an update on a suspected multibillion dollar nationwide Medicare scam with ties to a Brooklyn business.
A new CBS New York Investigation finds the number of kids stabbed in New York City is sharply up.
A company is accused of churning out thousands of construction safety certificates without actually training workers.
In her first TV interview, Gertrude Bizzaro's daughter shares her message for anyone who may know something.
The new training session is for officers who attended a controversial conference in 2021 in Atlantic City.
Records released to Congress this month show Coast Guard leaders deliberately hid the findings for years.
Records show Medicare paid thousands per person for catheters that recipients say they never ordered or even needed.
The WNBA is back and so is Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark. Find out how to watch Clark face the Phoenix Mercury.
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security says you should have these go-bag essentials prepared for a major disaster.
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy is announcing his pick to replace Sen. Bob Menendez. Here's what to know about George Helmy.
As Hurricane Ernesto's path heads toward Bermuda, the storm is also expected to bring high rip current risks to New York and New Jersey beaches this weekend.
"Happy Gilmore 2" is holding an open casting call for New Jersey "locals." Here's your chance to be an extra.
As Hurricane Ernesto's path heads toward Bermuda, the storm is also expected to bring high rip current risks to New York and New Jersey beaches this weekend.
Former NYPD Officer John Mendola paid $40,000 to have his beloved dog Princess cloned, but should he have?
There have been significant developments in the corruption investigation into Mayor Eric Adams' 2021 campaign.
A group of middle school students at a NYCHA development spent their summer designing a new youth space in their community center.
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Thursday announced a new program that will help rebuild New York's COVID-decimated workforce.
As Hurricane Ernesto's path heads toward Bermuda, the storm is also expected to bring high rip current risks to New York and New Jersey beaches this weekend.
As Hurricane Ernesto hits Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, people in the NYC worry about loved ones in the storm's path.
Matt Corey and Dr. Michael Goldstein won Republican nominations in Connecticut's primary elections Tuesday, according to the Associated Press.
Dozens of athletes from New York, New Jersey and Connecticut are returning from the 2024 Paris Olympics as champions.
Today will shape up to be another decent weekend day as early clouds give way to brighter skies in the afternoon.
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy is announcing his pick to replace Sen. Bob Menendez. Here's what to know about George Helmy.
As Hurricane Ernesto's path heads toward Bermuda, the storm is also expected to bring high rip current risks to New York and New Jersey beaches this weekend.
"Happy Gilmore 2" is holding an open casting call for New Jersey "locals." Here's your chance to be an extra.
A shooting in Teaneck, New Jersey left a 26-year-old woman dead and neighbors on edge. Police are now searching for the gunman.
Gov. Phil Murphy announced Thursday a fare holiday on all NJ Transit rides, across all systems, from Aug. 26-Sept. 2. All fares will be waved during this period.
Former NYPD Officer John Mendola paid $40,000 to have his beloved dog Princess cloned, but should he have?
Walt Disney Parks and Resorts is trying to have a man's wrongful death lawsuit dismissed because he signed up for Disney+ streaming years earlier.
Nassau County's controversial mask ban bill has been signed into law. County Executive Bruce Blakeman signed the legislation Wednesday, making it a crime for anyone to wear a mask or face covering to hide their identity, except for health or religious reasons.
The safest county in the United States is located on Long Island, according to a U.S. News & World Report ranking.
Federal prosecutors want George Santos' campaign lies submitted as evidence, while his defense team is asking for a partially anonymous jury.
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy is announcing his pick to replace Sen. Bob Menendez. Here's what to know about George Helmy.
There have been significant developments in the corruption investigation into Mayor Eric Adams' 2021 campaign.
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Thursday announced a new program that will help rebuild New York's COVID-decimated workforce.
Street vendors demonstrated on Thursday in New York City, asking the City Council for passage of four new laws.
Trump has not appeared at an outdoor rally since mid-July, when a gunman took several shots, grazing his ear.
The New York State Department of Health issued a warning after the WHO declared an Mpox outbreak in Africa a global emergency.
Officials have been warning of a return to the pre-pandemic trends of pertussis, also known as whooping cough.
Drugmaker Lykos Therapeutics had asked the FDA to approve its MDMA capsules as part of a therapy regimen for treating PTSD. It says another study will take "several years."
Stone-like materials called slag tested positive for elevated levels of arsenic along the beach in Keyport, New Jersey, state officials said.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's Archewell Foundation is launching a new initiative, the Parents' Network, to support parents whose children have been victimized by harmful online content, from social media bullying to suicide ideation.
"Happy Gilmore 2" is holding an open casting call for New Jersey "locals." Here's your chance to be an extra.
Taylor Swift's blockbuster "Eras Tour" resumed in London on Thursday after her concerts in Vienna were canceled earlier this month because of an alleged terror plot.
Gena Rowlands, hailed as one of the greatest actors to ever practice the craft, died at 94 on Wednesday, her representatives confirmed.
Taylor Swift has long called NYC's Greenwich Village home, and the city is celebrating with limited edition "Cornelia Street" signs.
In 1959 Carol Burnett burst onto the New York stage in the musical comedy "Once Upon a Mattress." In the new Broadway revival, two-time Tony-winner Sutton Foster recreates the role of Winnifred, a princess in search of a suitable mate.
JJ Bleday hit his first career grand slam as the A's rallied for a 7-6 win over the Mets on Thursday.
Aaron Rodgers finished strong after a slow start during Thursday's joint practice with the Panthers.
Staten Island's South Shore Little League team played its first game of the 2024 Little League World Series on Thursday.
Aaron Judge reached 300 home runs faster than any other player, going deep in the New York Yankees' 10-2 win over the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday night.
Pete Alonso had four hits that included a fourth-inning homer and three RBIs to lead the New York Mets over the Oakland Athletics 9-1, stopping a four-game losing streak.
A group of middle school students at a NYCHA development spent their summer designing a new youth space in their community center.
A Brooklyn man worries about water damage to his old home. He says the community garden next door is to blame.
An elderly NYCHA resident said she's been waiting months to be transferred from her building in the Bronx, and she can't put up with the poor living conditions any longer.
Richmond Hill residents Carol and Jack Wolf have the home of their dreams, and the sidewalk of their nightmares. The Wolfs say they were added to the city's repair waitlist in 2017..
The hunt is on for a beloved Queens cat that was stolen recently outside a Woodside bodega.
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.
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy has appointed George Helmy to replace Sen. Bob Menendez, who is stepping down later this month after being convicted on federal bribery charges.
Hanneh Bareham, Bankrate analyst joins CBS New York to discuss college costs.
Bryan Kim, Editorial Lead with The Infatuation NYC joins CBS New York to discuss the publications Summer Guide list.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams, City Hall and his election committee were hit with the subpoena's last month, CBS New York has learned. Elijah Westbrook has the details.
Sources tell CBS New York the victims got into an argument with their attacker before being slashed around 2:30 a.m. in Morris Park. Christina Fan reports from the scene.