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A woman arrested at a demonstration in SoHo is now suing the NYPD, claiming officers targeted her for protesting the police.
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A woman arrested at a demonstration in SoHo is now suing the NYPD, claiming officers targeted her for protesting the police.
She claims officers targeted her for protesting the police. It comes as the city is dishing out record settlements for police misconduct allegations. CBS News New York's Ali Bauman reports.
Black Lives Matter of Greater New York founder Hawk Newsome cries foul after Mayor Eric Adams and the NYPD stop Juneteenth celebration in the Bronx.
BLM of Greater New York founder Hawk Newsome cries foul after Mayor Eric Adams and the NYPD stop Juneteenth celebration in the Bronx. CBS New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
The Bureau of Prisons has not released names but says it's investigating an altercation between two inmates at the federal correctional institution in Tucson, Arizona. CBS New York's Dana Tyler reports.
Eric Duprey's family and friends joined Black Lives Matter of Greater New York to remember him.
New York City will pay more than $13 million to settle a civil rights lawsuit over how Black Lives Matter protesters were treated in 2020, one of the most expensive protest settlements in history. CBS New York's Nick Caloway heard from plaintiffs, who said they were beaten and arrested during those George Floyd protests.
Artists from the Hartford community came together Sunday morning to repaint a Black Lives Matter mural.
Some object to controversial Nation of Islam leader's inclusion, but mural creator has not yet made a decision.
They say Black communities have slowly started to come together as police around the country have instituted various reforms. CBS2's Ali Bauman reports.
CBS2's Marcia Kramer speaks exclusively with the mayor on steps that have been taken.
The Black Lives Matter movement has affected change around the country and here in New York. CBS2's Ali Bauman reports.
Floyd's death at the hands of Minneapolis police sparked weeks of protests and calls for police reforms across the country.
Watchdog is still investigating more than 300 complaints made against the police, stemming from the demonstrations.
An NYPD watchdog group says more than 100 officers are guilty of misconduct during the 2020 Black Lives Matter protests; CBS2's Ali Bauman reports.
Mayor-elect Eric Adams has vowed to keep a campaign promise to reinstate a plainclothes Anti-Crime Unit, despite threats from Black Lives Matter members of riots and bloodshed on city streets.
The clashes between peaceful protestors and police during the summer of 2020 are now coming with consequences.
It's a butcher shop typically bustling with business, but instead the doors are closed at Fleishers' four locations in Manhattan, Brooklyn and Westport, Connecticut.
Last summer, the day took on added importance amid the protests over racism and police brutality.
Professional athletes have come a long way since Colin Kaepernick took a knee during the National Anthem against police brutality in 2016.
Activists are proud of the transformative movement that has ignited some change, but they feel more work needs to be done.
If George Floyd's murder became the rallying cry for police reform, then Chauvin's conviction is widely believed to be the example of accountability.
Leaders from Black Lives Matter Greater NY told the crowd the conviction came about because of the relentless protests and pressure of everyday people who would not give up.
While George Floyd's murder was a lightning rod that awakened a collective consciousness, activists have been pounding the pavement for years.
Anticipation is mounting as the Tri-State area braces for a verdict in the Derek Chauvin trial. The NYPD is getting ready for possible protests.
The New York Mets face the Toronto Blue Jays today as Juan Soto makes his Citi Field debut in the 2025 home opener.
A woman was charged with driving without a license after NYPD says she ran over two girls and a man during a wild crash in Astoria.
Beijing fires back at Trump's latest tariffs with a matching 34% tax on all U.S. imports and tightened export controls on rare earth elements.
April is National Volunteer Month, and Community Food Bank of New Jersey needs help year round tackling hunger and food insecurity.
It's going to be a rainy weekend in the Tri-State Area.
The New York Mets face the Toronto Blue Jays today as Juan Soto makes his Citi Field debut in the 2025 home opener.
A woman was charged with driving without a license after NYPD says she ran over two girls and a man during a wild crash in Astoria.
It's going to be a rainy weekend in the Tri-State Area.
The New York State Thruway Authority says it is owed $70 million in unpaid tolls from 2024 alone, and now they're heading to court to try to collect.
Multiple pedestrians were struck by drivers in two separate incidents in Queens on Thursday.
It's going to be a rainy weekend in the Tri-State Area.
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.
A man who told police his stepmother held him captive in their Waterbury home for two decades asked why she is not in jail while awaiting trial, a state prosecutor says.
A weekend filled with roller coaster temperatures and elevated pollen levels is here in the Tri-State Area.
April is National Volunteer Month, and Community Food Bank of New Jersey needs help year round tackling hunger and food insecurity.
It's going to be a rainy weekend in the Tri-State Area.
The 14-year-old accused of killing a Newark Police sergeant in March will be tried as an adult, federal prosecutors say.
A New Jersey business is helping people with autism find meaningful employment when they often struggle to find work.
The mayor of Middletown, N.J. announced a proposal that would keep schools open an prevent cuts to on-site school safety officers.
It's going to be a rainy weekend in the Tri-State Area.
The New York State Thruway Authority says it is owed $70 million in unpaid tolls from 2024 alone, and now they're heading to court to try to collect.
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.
In just about a month, Americans will need a Real ID to go through airport security, or enter most federal buildings, and the final warnings to be ready are increasing.
There's an official finding in the deadly fire at Happy Cat Sanctuary on Long Island, but it leaves many questions unanswered.
A judge in Rhode Island on Thursday blocked $11 billion in public health funding while a lawsuit from 23 states and D.C. plays out.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams will skip the Democratic primary and run for reelection as an independent, he announced Thursday.
President Trump announced new reciprocal tariffs on Wednesday, which he dubbed "Liberation Day."
Amazon has expressed interest in buying TikTok ahead of deadline for ByteDance to sell the social media app or face a U.S. ban.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams' federal corruption case was dropped Wednesday, as Judge Dale Ho ruled it should be dismissed with prejudice.
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.
The Ulster County clerk refused to file a $113,000 fine from Texas against a doctor accused of prescribing abortion pills to a woman near Dallas.
In NYC and beyond, the spring 2025 allergy season is striking earlier -- and sticking around longer -- than usual this year.
Sleep apnea screenings will be free for New Yorkers under a new law passed at City Hall on Wednesday.
Bruce Springsteen announced "Tracks II: The Lost Albums" will feature seven full-length albums that were never released from 1983-2018.
Tony Bennett's children are in a legal battle over the singer's estate.
Nintendo has announced a June 5 launch date for its latest gaming console, the Switch 2.
A unique talent, Val Kilmer was praised as an acting chameleon who took on varied and challenging roles, and the results were often memorable.
Monday is opening night on Broadway for the star-studded revival of the modern classic "Glengarry Glen Ross."
The New York Mets face the Toronto Blue Jays today as Juan Soto makes his Citi Field debut in the 2025 home opener.
Aaron Judge led the Yankees over the Diamondbacks 9-7 Thursday night.
Anthony Edwards finished with 28 points to lead the Timberwolves past the Nets 105-90 on Thursday for their fourth straight win.
Costa Rica authorities confirmed that carbon monoxide poisoning was the cause of death of Miller Gardner, the 14-year-old son of former New York Yankees outfielder Brett Gardner.
Vincent Trocheck scored at 24 seconds of overtime to give the Rangers a 5-4 victory over the Wild on Wednesday night.
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.
New York City is preparing to roll out an unconventional strategy for tackling its rodent problem: rat birth control.
As Gov. Kathy Hochul pushes for a "bell-to-bell" ban on cellphones inside classrooms, two schools in the Bronx got ahead of the curve and are seeing benefits.
Coney Island's amusements are set to open Saturday as the Brooklyn Borough President weighs in on a casino proposal.
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."
Police said five suspects stole thousands of dollars in merchandise from the store on the Upper East Side.
The new tariffs announced by President Trump prompted major sell-offs in U.S. and Asian markets. CBS News New York's Jarred Hill reports.
Two girls, ages 7 and 14, and a man were injured in the crash in Queens, according to NYPD. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
Tony Sadiku has the Tri-State Area's updated Friday morning forecast on CBS News New York.
CBS News New York proudly partners with Community Food Bank of New Jersey throughout the year to help tackle hunger and food insecurity around the Garden State.
