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Banks and Mayor Eric Adams spoke about the future of city education during the inaugural "State of our Schools" address on Wednesday in Brooklyn.
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Banks and Mayor Eric Adams spoke about the future of city education during the inaugural "State of our Schools" address on Wednesday in Brooklyn.
A woman who was injured in a double shooting in Brooklyn on Saturday has now died. Read more: https://cbsn.ws/3LmkW1L
A double shooting in Brooklyn on Saturday stemmed from an argument over a parking spot, according to police.
All three victims are 19 years old and are in stable condition.
The woman suffered minor injuries, according to police.
Police are searching for a man accused of attacking a woman on the Q train in Brooklyn.
A double shooting in Brooklyn on Saturday stemmed from an argument over a parking spot, according to police.
A double shooting in Brooklyn on Saturday stemmed from an argument over a parking spot, according to police. CBS New York's Christina Fan reports.
Police now say a double shooting in broad daylight in Brooklyn was caused by a dispute over a parking spot. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3sFdzfe
Two people were hurt in a shooting in broad daylight in Brooklyn on Saturday. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3sFdzfe
Police say a woman is in critical condition and a man was shot in the leg and is in stable condition.
Four people were shot in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, on Wednesday. Two of them are in critical condition. CBS New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports. Read more: https://cbsn.ws/3sFaaNz
Police provided an update Wednesday after four people were shot in Brooklyn. Read more: https://cbsn.ws/3sFaaNz
Four people were shot in Bedford-Stuyvesant on Wednesday afternoon. CBS New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports. Read more: https://cbsn.ws/3sFaaNz
It started when the man grabbed the victim from behind on the J train platform at Myrtle Avenue in Brooklyn.
Police said the man got into an argument with a woman on a J train before he punched her.
In this next "Our Block" series, we head to Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, in the early 1980s. Hannah Kliger, our Brooklyn community reporter, went back to Bergen Street to speak with current residents, including one who spearheads the upkeep of a community garden. Read more: https://cbsn.ws/3K7Lgfc
Vic Miles visited Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, where a community garden on Bergen Street was just starting to grow.
We're stepping back in time tonight on CBS New York for an in-depth look at Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn during the 1980s.
The events will be held at different firehouses in all five boroughs each Saturday through Aug. 19.
The first summer block party gets underway at Engine 230 in Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn.
Hannah Kliger spoke with Acting NYPD Commissioner Edward Caban and the two officers in an exclusive interview.
Police say the suspect, who was on a motorized scooter, grabbed a 21-year-old woman and told her to be quiet.
Police are trying to identify the man who was seen driving a moped in Brooklyn.
The idea, according to Mayor Eric Adams and Schools Chancellor David Banks, is to improve mental health. CBS New York's Natalie Duddridge reports.
NYC Mayor Eric Adams says FEMA is pulling more than $188 million that was allocated to reimburse the city for migrant shelters and services.
The NYPD says a man randomly attacked two women with a glass bottle Monday in the SoHo neighborhood of Manhattan.
Overseas shares and U.S. futures advanced Tuesday markets calmed somewhat after the shocks from President Trump 's tariff hikes.
March Madness came to an end Monday night as the Florida Gators took home the NCAA men's basketball title.
Brayden Point had two goals an an assist, Nikita Kucherov added a goal and two assists, and the Lightning beat the Rangers 5-1 on Monday.
NYC Mayor Eric Adams says FEMA is pulling more than $188 million that was allocated to reimburse the city for migrant shelters and services.
The NYPD says a man randomly attacked two women with a glass bottle Monday in the SoHo neighborhood of Manhattan.
The MTA and the Trump administration have reached an agreement that could keep New York City congestion pricing in place into the fall.
It was one of the most bizarre political scandals, and now, George Santos is set to be sentenced later this month.
Police say four Brooklyn girls were attacked by Longqian Chen with a meat cleaver in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn. The girls, ages 8-16, were seriously injured.
The MTA and the Trump administration have reached an agreement that could keep New York City congestion pricing in place into the fall.
Rain, rain, go away. The damp, dreary weather sticks around the NYC area for at least one more day today.
A rainy and cooler weekend in the Tri-State Area will carry over into at least late Monday morning.
New photos show a first look inside the Waterbury, Connecticut home where a man claims his stepmother held him captive for two decades.
Monday's powerful storm triggered a severe thunderstorm warning and tornado warning for parts of New Jersey.
The MTA and the Trump administration have reached an agreement that could keep New York City congestion pricing in place into the fall.
The trial of Nadine Menendez, wife of convicted ex-New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez, continued with testimony from a businessman who said he bribed the couple with a Mercedes Benz.
Police in Hillside, New Jersey are investigating a spray-painted word on a street as a possible bias incident.
Get ready to pay more at your grocery store and local deli. Lots of items are set to get more expensive soon due to President Trump's widespread tariffs.
Rain, rain, go away. The damp, dreary weather sticks around the NYC area for at least one more day today.
The MTA and the Trump administration have reached an agreement that could keep New York City congestion pricing in place into the fall.
It was one of the most bizarre political scandals, and now, George Santos is set to be sentenced later this month.
A federal pause in wind farm lease sales and permits throws a wrench into New York's ambitious offshore wind goals.
Part of a road in the Long Island town of Plainview now stands in memory of Omer Neutra, an American-Israeli hostage murdered by Hamas.
Prosecutors in George Santos' federal fraud case say they are seeking a seven-year prison sentence for the disgraced former New York congressman.
NYC Mayor Eric Adams says FEMA is pulling more than $188 million that was allocated to reimburse the city for migrant shelters and services.
The MTA and the Trump administration have reached an agreement that could keep New York City congestion pricing in place into the fall.
Kennedy's comment comes as the Environmental Protection Agency says it has now launched a new review of fluoride's health effects.
The trial of Nadine Menendez, wife of convicted ex-New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez, continued with testimony from a businessman who said he bribed the couple with a Mercedes Benz.
President Trump issued a proclamation on March 14 invoking the Alien Enemies Act to summarily deport Venezuelan migrants who are allegedly members of the gang Tren de Aragua.
Kennedy's comment comes as the Environmental Protection Agency says it has now launched a new review of fluoride's health effects.
A spokesperson for UMC Health System in Lubbock, Texas, said that the child was "receiving treatment for complications of measles while hospitalized" and was not vaccinated.
More than 1 million New Yorkers depend on public water systems for drinking water, and some are being exposed to manmade "forever chemicals" called PFAS, environmentalists say.
Fewer than 80 triple organ transplants have been attempted in the United States, and for the first time, the rare procedure was successfully performed on Long Island.
New York issued a travel advisory as measles cases in the U.S. and around the world are rising.
Clem Burke joined Blondie in the mid-1970s when he responded to an ad seeking a "Freak energy" drummer.
Jay North, who starred on TV's "Dennis the Menace" for four seasons starting in 1959, has died.
The TV melodrama about the making of a Broadway musical devoted to Marilyn Monroe is now, finally, a Broadway musical - a comedy about the "hot mess" that lurks behind every hit show.
Federal prosecutors have added two charges to Sean "Diddy" Combs' indictment, expanding on allegations that the jailed hip-hop mogul engaged in sex trafficking as recently as last year.
Bruce Springsteen announced "Tracks II: The Lost Albums" will feature seven full-length albums that were never released from 1983-2018.
March Madness came to an end Monday night as the Florida Gators took home the NCAA men's basketball title.
Brayden Point had two goals an an assist, Nikita Kucherov added a goal and two assists, and the Lightning beat the Rangers 5-1 on Monday.
Juan Soto hit a go-ahead double in the third inning and the Mets' pitchers did the rest in a 2-0 win over the Marlins on Monday.
Andy Ibañez homered, Casey Mize pitched six effective innings and the Detroit Tigers beat the New York Yankees 6-2 for their fourth consecutive victory.
OG Anunoby scored 19 of his 32 points in a perfect third quarter, as the Knicks beat the visiting Suns 112-98 on Sunday night.
A visually impaired man in the Bronx is riding out of his comfort zone as he trains to participate in the TD Five Boro Bike Tour.
Queens neighbors couldn't figure out why their street was so neglected. CBS News New York went searching for answers and found out in the eyes of the city, the street doesn't exist.
A Gold Star widow in Brooklyn has made it her life's mission to turn her husband's legacy into a lifeline for others walking the same road of grief.
Tenants at NYCHA's Borinquen Plaza Houses in Brooklyn say they're plagued by constant elevator outages and malfunctions.
Several Bronx residents are claiming they haven't been able to take a hot bath or shower for months, due to extremely low water pressure or no water at all.
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."
Mayor Eric Adams says the federal government is pulling more than $188 million that was allocated to reimburse the city for migrant services.
The markets have steadied a bit after President Trump threatened to raise his double-digit tariffs even higher. David Lester, of DCL Capital, explains what it means for investors.
A company is using genetic engineering to bring back previously extinct species, like the dire wolf.
The Columbia University graduate and pro-Palestinian activist is scheduled to appear before a judge in Louisiana.
A man is now in custody after police say he attacked two women Monday in Manhattan. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
