NYC sues bus companies that transported migrants for $708 million
The last straw for the mayor was apparently Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's decision to send buses to New Jersey train stations connecting to New York City to thwart an executive order.
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The last straw for the mayor was apparently Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's decision to send buses to New Jersey train stations connecting to New York City to thwart an executive order.
Government sources say more than 700 of the 978 people brought to Jersey train stations made their way to New York City.
Government sources told CBS New York's Christine Sloan more than 700 of the 978 people brought to New Jersey train stations made their way to New York City.
Mayor Eric Adams is calling on all cities with mass transit hubs to issue executive orders and restrict bus arrivals. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook has the latest.
Adams called Abbott a bully. Deputy Mayor Fabien Levy likened him to the Joker from "The Dark Knight" Batman movie.
Asylum seekers have been sent of late to New Jersey train stations to avoid the mayor's executive order limiting the hours buses of can arrive here. CBS New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
New Jersey is now tracking buses arriving to various transit centers and dropping off asylum seekers, who are then taken to New York City via other modes of transportation. CBS New York's Zinnia Maldonado reports.
The mayor's order put restrictions on when the buses can arrive in New York City, so they started pulling into New Jersey instead. CBS New York's Zinnia Maldonado reports.
The mayor of Secaucus is responding after four buses were seen dropping off asylum seekers at the Secaucus Junction train station.
Secaucus Mayor Michael Gonnelli said bus operators found a loophole in New York City's rules and are dropping off asylum seekers at Secaucus Junction instead.
Charter buses will have to provide information about the people they are transporting and give 32 hours notice before arriving in the city. CBS New York's Jennifer Bisram reports.
The executive order will require these charter buses to provide information about the people they are transporting and give 32 hours notice before arriving in the city. CBS New York's Zinnia Maldonado reports.
The executive order will require these charter buses to provide information about the people they are transporting and give 32 hours notice before arriving in the city.
The mayor announced an executive order Wednesday that will require charter bus companies to provide information about the people they are transporting and give 32 hours notice before arriving in the city. CBS New York's Zinnia Maldonado reports.
The mayor held a news conference Wednesday afternoon about the humanitarian crisis with a coalition of cities. CBS New York's Ali Bauman reports.
The latest were bused in from Philadelphia on Wednesday after a plane from Texas was diverted due to weather.
The latest were bused in from Philadelphia on Wednesday after a plane from Texas was diverted due to weather. CBS New York's Jennifer Bisram reports.
The plane was headed from El Paso, Texas to JFK Airport but had to be diverted to Philadelphia because of bad weather.
A rally was held outside New York City Hall on Tuesday, calling for an end to the city's 60-day shelter rule for asylum seekers. CBS New York's Jessica Moore reports on their demands and the mayor's response. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/41tkjtW
Adams is trying to steer New York City through tough times and Latimer is seeking to help steer the country through tough times.
The cuts come at a time when New York City is seeing a record number of asylum seekers arrive.
Deputy Mayor Anne Williams-Isom said the mayor has asked her to cut the asylum seeker budget by 20%.
Deputy Mayor Anne Williams-Isom said the mayor has asked her to cut the asylum seeker budget by 20%.
The kindness of strangers is helping thousands of children in New York City stay warm this winter. More than 1,000 coats were handed out to children who are seeking asylum Wednesday. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/48eF7rw
A rally was held Monday at City Hall, as officials question the need for Mayor Eric Adams' budget cuts that affect public safety and quality of life. City Council members are suggesting other ways to navigate the tough economic times. CBS New York's Political Reporter Marcia Kramer has the story.
With the release of part one of her new memoir, Cher talks about her relationship - on stage and off - with Sonny Bono, and why their TV partnership survived beyond their marriage.
The weather today will be a near repeat of yesterday, minus the breezy conditions. That's good news as wildfires continue to burn.
A return to Madison Square Garden meant revisiting the place where a comedian caused an uproar at a Trump rally last month by likening Puerto Rico to a "floating island of garbage."
Hundreds of delays at Newark Liberty International Airport on Saturday resulted from air traffic control staffing problems.
The risk of wildfire development will remain elevated across the Tri-State Area through the next several days.
The weather today will be a near repeat of yesterday, minus the breezy conditions. That's good news as wildfires continue to burn.
The risk of wildfire development will remain elevated across the Tri-State Area through the next several days.
A man was stabbed to death Friday inside an Upper West Side apartment building as he tried to help a neighbor's daughter, his family says.
Over 100 New York families were asked to evacuate due to the Jennings Creek wildfire, which has been burning from Orange County to West Milford, New Jersey for over a week.
Sean "Diddy" Combs has tried to reach out to prospective witnesses and sway public opinion from jail in NYC to influence potential jurors in his sex trafficking trial, prosecutors say.
The weather today will be a near repeat of yesterday, minus the breezy conditions. That's good news as wildfires continue to burn.
The risk of wildfire development will remain elevated across the Tri-State Area through the next several days.
A Red Flag Warning is in effect today across the entire Tri-State Area until 6 p.m.
Service is finally restored after a transformer explosion and fire along Amtrak tracks in the Bronx caused service suspensions throughout the region Tuesday and Wednesday.
A Red Flag Warning is back in effect for much of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, as the fire threat remains high.
The weather today will be a near repeat of yesterday, minus the breezy conditions. That's good news as wildfires continue to burn.
Hundreds of delays at Newark Liberty International Airport on Saturday resulted from air traffic control staffing problems.
The risk of wildfire development will remain elevated across the Tri-State Area through the next several days.
Over 100 New York families were asked to evacuate due to the Jennings Creek wildfire, which has been burning from Orange County to West Milford, New Jersey for over a week.
A fire at an abandoned home spread to neighboring houses late Friday night and displaced over a dozen families in Newark.
The weather today will be a near repeat of yesterday, minus the breezy conditions. That's good news as wildfires continue to burn.
Stony Brook residents are calling for the restoration of the centuries-old Mill Pond, which was drained and destroyed during a torrential storm in August.
A Rockville Centre police detective faces hate crime charges following an incident in Manorville, prosecutors said Wednesday.
Long Island volunteer firefighter Jonathan Quiles is accused of intentionally setting a brush fire in Medford, New York.
Long Island leaders say they're hopeful that Donald Trump's pick for head of the EPA, former Rep. Lee Zeldin, will in fact protect the environment.
A return to Madison Square Garden meant revisiting the place where a comedian caused an uproar at a Trump rally last month by likening Puerto Rico to a "floating island of garbage."
Wright has been one of the industry's loudest voices against efforts to fight climate change and could give fossil fuels a boost, including quick action to end a year-long pause on natural gas export approvals by the Biden administration.
Almost 2.5 million New Yorkers' state criminal records are now automatically sealed under the Clean Slate Act.
There are questions about President-elect Donald Trump's decision to replace the U.S. Attorney in Manhattan and the effect it will have on the corruption investigation involving Mayor Eric Adams.
Rep. Josh Gottheimer, a vocal critic of New York City congestion pricing, says he is running for governor of New Jersey.
The packaging label omitted a key ingredient, prompting a Food and Drug Administration recall.
The manufacturer of tumblers sold at Wawa stores says it has received four reports of cuts from the product's metal drinking straws.
Decision to cut topping comes as officials work to confirm source of E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders.
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Tuesday announced a $150 million investment in a new state-of-the-art cell and gene therapy hub to be built on Long Island.
Dozens of New York and New Jersey schools are impacted by a recall of meat and poultry products potentially contaminated with listeria.
With the release of part one of her new memoir, Cher talks about her relationship - on stage and off - with Sonny Bono, and why their TV partnership survived beyond their marriage.
Sean "Diddy" Combs has tried to reach out to prospective witnesses and sway public opinion from jail in NYC to influence potential jurors in his sex trafficking trial, prosecutors say.
Betty White will be honored with a stamp in 2025, the U.S. Postal Service announced on Friday.
Six Flags announced it shut down the Kingda Ka and Green Lantern roller coasters to make way for two new rides including The Flash coaster.
John Krasinski is People magazine's Sexiest Man Alive for 2024. The magazine announced the actor-writer-director as its pick during "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert."
The Tampa Bay Lightning beat the New Jersey Devils on Saturday night.
The Seattle Kraken beat the New York Islanders on Saturday for their fourth straight win.
Jake Paul defeated Mike Tyson in a highly anticipated fight that ended in a win for the YouTuber-turned-pro-boxer.
The New York Knicks edged the Brooklyn Nets on Friday night to improve to 2-0 in the NBA Cup.
Semyon Varlamov made 24 saves, and the New York Islanders beat the Vancouver Canucks 5-2 on Thursday night.
Families in Central Harlem will soon settle into their new homes at Marcus Garvey Village, which also brings free gathering spaces to the community and an LGBTQ center.
The Hispanic Society's new exhibit traces how different cultures influenced the women of Spain as they found their own voices throughout history.
Brooklyn transit riders are worried about an ongoing proposal to cut bus stops as part of a redesign project.
A Long Island man's life savings were stolen from his bank account, and he says he's been waiting a year to get it back.
As work is being completed on a six-block stretch of the Ocean Parkway Greenway, cyclists say the rest of the bike path is overdue for upgrades.
Dogs got decked out for the annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade in New York City's East Village on Saturday.
Cosplayers flooded New York City's Javits Center in October 2024 for the annual New York Comic Con convention.
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."
The dogs, now in the safe hands of North Shore Animal League, probably would have been euthanized if they were not rescued, officials said.
Police said the man approached the boy in Flushing, Queens and inappropriately propositioned him.
According to a survey, most veterans 45+ are unaware of federal funding to modify their homes. That's why the AARP launched the Veterans Home Modification Benefits Guide.
Less than a month after his campaign rally at Madison Square Garden, former President Donald Trump returned as the president-elect. CBS News New York's Bradley Blackburn reports.
John Elliott has the Tri-State Area's updated Sunday morning forecast on CBS News New York.
