Report: Memo Claims Subway Stations Were Swept Of Homeless People Before Mayor's Ride
The office of Mayor Bill de Blasio says an alleged "homeless sweep" before his weekend subway ride is totally false, despite an email that appears to call for one.
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The office of Mayor Bill de Blasio says an alleged "homeless sweep" before his weekend subway ride is totally false, despite an email that appears to call for one.
The chairman unveiled his 30-day action plan to stabilize and improve service, as well as lay the foundation to modernize the system.
Sliwa, who is head of the Reform Party, was arrested trying to serve legal papers to Mayor Bill de Blasio.
The mayor and governor have been squabbling about two pots of money -- operating funds for the day-to-day costs, and capital funds for long term projects like new cars and a new signal system.
With New Yorkers growing increasingly frustrated with the city's subway service, Mayor Bill de Blasio took to the subway Sunday to talk about their concerns.
Mayor Bill de Blasio is used to sparring with other political figures. But it was a potential face-off with a feisty 63-year-old mother from Queens that caused the mayor to flee.
Musk tweeted that there's still a lot of work needed to receive formal approval, but he's clearly used to the fast track.
Both traded barbs this week about the city's failing subway system and, more importantly, who should foot the bill.
Endless transit headaches have commuters demanding immediate help for the MTA, as the mayor and governor continue to butt heads over who is responsible for the crisis.
Until recently, Mayor Bill de Blasio and Comptroller Scott Stringer were political rivals.
Groups of homeless young people have blown into New York City during the warmer months, and police efforts to make them move on have proven to be challenging.
Gunfire erupted after fight broke out on the sidewalk outside 390 East 167th St. around 1 p.m. Wednesday.
The mayor is defending his decision to leave the city after NYPD Det. Miosotis Familia was shot and killed.
The city will spend $32 million to reduce the rat population by 70 percent, targeting neighborhoods in Brooklyn, Manhattan and the Bronx.
A new poll has raised questions about just how the Tappan Zee Bridge came to be renamed, and also raised other questions about the actions of several area elected officials.
Mayor Bill de Blasio -- back Sunday from Germany -- is headed to Officer Miosotis Familia's wake Monday evening after coming under fire for leaving the city so soon after her murder.
Trump met with a list of world leaders, including the Indonesian president, the prime minister of Singapore, the Japanese prime minister and the British prime minister.
De Blasio caught a flight at Newark Liberty International Airport yesterday for Hamburg, Germany, to attend events surrounding the G-20 summit meeting.
Mayor Bill de Blasio was off to Germany Thursday evening to attend several events surrounding the G20 Summit – including a protest.
De Blasio was never a fan of charter schools, but now he's a believer – or at least willing to publicly wave the white flag.
Mayor Bill de Blasio has made a sudden reversal, deciding to stick taxpayers with his legal bills.
The Senate passed the legislation Thursday afternoon, about 12 hours after the Assembly.
Mark Bertolini, Aetna's CEO and chairman, said New York City is a "knowledge economy hub" and a driver of innovations.
A day after a horrifying derailment on the A Train, many commuters wanted to know if Mayor Bill de Blasio and Gov. Andrew Cuomo will improve the system for good.
"Unfortunately, the cost of running for office is extraordinary, and I do not see a path to raising the necessary funds to beat an incumbent mayor," Massey said Wednesday.
DeMarvion Overshown returned an interception 23 yards for a touchdown and the Cowboys went on to a 27-20 win over the Giants on Thursday.
There were warm feelings of gratefulness and giving inside New York City food pantries and charities on Thanksgiving.
Meals were interrupted by flames in Brooklyn on Thanksgiving after a manhole fire spread, prompting emergency evacuations.
Experts warn of fabricated websites posing as retailers to scam shoppers looking for Black Friday deals.
The Bronx Zoo had its first ever float in the 2024 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, as it celebrates its 125th birthday.
DeMarvion Overshown returned an interception 23 yards for a touchdown and the Cowboys went on to a 27-20 win over the Giants on Thursday.
There were warm feelings of gratefulness and giving inside New York City food pantries and charities on Thanksgiving.
Meals were interrupted by flames in Brooklyn on Thanksgiving after a manhole fire spread, prompting emergency evacuations.
The Bronx Zoo had its first ever float in the 2024 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, as it celebrates its 125th birthday.
The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade kicked off the holiday season in NYC, despite a brief interruption from protesters and rainy weather.
Temperatures will feel like the 30s on Friday into the weekend, but the area should stay mostly dry.
Thanksgiving is a day away, but will the weather cooperate for the parade and holiday travel plans?
A Thanksgiving winter storm is headed for the New York area, but first we had to deal with some rain Tuesday morning.
A Thanksgiving storm is forecast to bring rain, and even snow, for some parts of New York and New Jersey.
Thanksgiving week starts Monday with partly sunny skies and temps in the mid 50s, but things will change from there.
DeMarvion Overshown returned an interception 23 yards for a touchdown and the Cowboys went on to a 27-20 win over the Giants on Thursday.
Temperatures will feel like the 30s on Friday into the weekend, but the area should stay mostly dry.
The City of Hoboken was targeted in a ransomware attack Wednesday morning, officials said. The cyber attack forced the closure of City Hall, and shut down all online city services.
Thanksgiving is a day away, but will the weather cooperate for the parade and holiday travel plans?
A New Jersey minister who has spent over two decades helping people experiencing homelessness says his efforts have been put on hold right before Thanksgiving.
A Long Island family says they caught porch pirates swiping a package from their home earlier this month, but they weren't the ones who had ordered the item.
A family on Long Island has been forced out of their home right before Thanksgiving after an alleged drunk driver crashed into it.
Love the idea or hate it, the Long Island Thanksgiving turkey pizza pie is going viral at Pino's Pizza in Deer Park.
A Babylon boat yard went up in flames after an intoxicated woman drove the wrong way and crashed into boats, police said.
New Jersey Sen. George Helmy said congestion pricing could drive businesses out of New York City and into the Garden State on "The Point with Marcia Kramer."
Trump's claims President Claudia Sheinbaum "agreed to stop migration through Mexico." She says she "explained" what Mexico was already doing.
Former Sen. Bob Menendez, a Democrat from New Jersey, was convicted of 16 felony counts in July.
President Biden has been briefed on the incidents and "unequivocally" condemns threats of political violence, the White House said.
United States Rep. Ritchie Torres says he's "open to" running for governor in New York after questioning the actions of Gov. Kathy Hochul and Mayor Eric Adams.
Americans are most thankful for family and friends, which may be why they'll try to steer away from politics at Thanksgiving.
Whole Foods Market stores in five states sold recalled carrots and celery sticks that could contain E. coli.
Lattes and other espresso-based drinks may not be available at some McDonald's restaurants due to a glitch with coffee machines.
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.
Sean "Diddy" Combs' lawyers again asked the rapper be released on bond ahead of his trial, but the request was denied.
Harvey Weinstein's lawyers filed a legal claim alleging that he is receiving substandard medical treatment in unhygienic conditions while in custody at Rikers Island.
New York's iconic Blue Man Group is packing it in after more than 30 years on stage.
Chuck Woolery was inducted into the American TV Game Show Hall of Fame in 2007 and earned a daytime Emmy nomination in 1978.
Lawyers for actor Jonathan Majors and Grace Jabbari agreed to dismiss the case with prejudice, according to a joint filing in Manhattan federal court.
DeMarvion Overshown returned an interception 23 yards for a touchdown and the Cowboys went on to a 27-20 win over the Giants on Thursday.
The injury-depleted Brooklyn Nets beat the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday night.
The Boston Bruins defeated the New York Islanders on Wednesday night.
Kyrie Irving scored 23 points and the Dallas Mavericks beat the New York Knicks on Wednesday night.
Jordan Binnington set the St. Louis franchise record with his 152nd victory as the Blues beat the Devils on Wednesday night.
A Queens homeowner tells CBS News New York she believes a solar panel company misled her about the cost, which the company denies.
Tenants in a six-story building in Queens say they were forced to climb stairs amid a six-week-long elevator outage.
The new Davis Center will bring back the wonder of skating and swimming alongside Harlem Meer in Central Park.
Thursday marks exactly 60 years since the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge opened to much fanfare.
Nov. 29 is the last day for New York City restaurants to remove roadway dining sheds, which will now be seasonal under new regulations set by the City Council.
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."
Kennedy and East Side high schools battled Thursday in a decades-old rivalry, with the winner taking home the mayor's trophy and bragging rights. CBS News New York's Kristie Keleshian reports.
The runners took the course on Thanksgiving determined to show the event is all about community. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
The woman boarded a flight from to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, CBS News learned. She was discovered while the plane was in midair and was taken into custody in Paris. CBS News New York's Tim McNicholas reports.
CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner caught up with members of The Bowery Mission to see how they were giving back.
CBS News New York's Jenna DeAngelis spoke to revelers who had a great time, despite the rain and cold temperatures.
