Rep. Mike Lawler apologizes for wearing blackface at 2006 party
"The ugly practice of blackface was the furthest thing from my mind," the New York Republican said.
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"The ugly practice of blackface was the furthest thing from my mind," the New York Republican said.
There's a costume controversy in New Jersey surrounding the Jewish holiday of Purim.
Luxury fashion brand Prada will take steps including racial equity training after putting up a window display in SoHo that featured what many saw as a "blackface" character.
CBS2's Tony Aiello has the latest on reaction to the blackface images and video featuring Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
The "Feel Better Doll" comes with instructions telling its owner to "whack" the doll "whenever things don't go well and you want to hit the wall and yell."
What were they thinking? Two students at a high school in New Jersey were punished after racist posts surfaced on social media
Gucci has removed a controversial sweater from its website and apologized after some people said the sweater resembled blackface.
Among the first to call attention to the display's controversial look was a staff attorney for the Center for Constitutional Rights; declaring it "blackface imagery," "racist," and "denigrating."
NBC News says the hour that had belonged to Kelly will be hosted next week by other "Today" show co-anchors.
Two Columbia High School students in New Jersey who dressed up in blackface said they meant it as a joke as the social media post comes on the heels of another incident in the school district described as anti-Semitic.
With Halloween coming up, some experts have warned that acts such as dressing up in blackface are crossing a line.
Veteran New York State Assemblyman Dov Hikind (D-Brooklyn) apologized Monday afternoon to anyone who may have been offended by his decision to show up to a Purim party dressed as a basketball player, with blackface makeup and Afro wig.
Staten Island's Wu-Tang Clan is being celebrated by the New York City Department of Transportation with limited edition "Wu-Tang Clan District" street signs.
Giuliani got a tongue lashing Thursday in federal court after missing a deadline to turn over valuables to two election workers he defamed. He owes the women $148 million in damages.
An accident reconstruction team was trying to determine what happened to the bus in upstate New York, authorities said.
A festive crowd showed up to say farewell to the Christmas tree that's headed to Rockefeller Center.
Incumbent Rep. Marc Molinaro and Josh Riley are facing off for New York's 19th Congressional District.
Staten Island's Wu-Tang Clan is being celebrated by the New York City Department of Transportation with limited edition "Wu-Tang Clan District" street signs.
Incumbent Rep. Marc Molinaro and Josh Riley are facing off for New York's 19th Congressional District.
A shooting on the Upper West Side caused major delays on multiple subway lines Thursday in New York City.
A National Grid crew was making repairs in Queens when a gas line and water line were damaged Thursday.
Brooklyn rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine is one step closer to being released from jail after making a deal with federal prosecutors.
Connecticut election results show Vice President Kamala Harris won the state, and Sen. Chris Murphy was reelected, CBS News projects.
This Election Day is expected to be one of our warmest ever on record for New York City and the surrounding area.
Here's how to find your polling location for Election Day 2024 in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.
Here's when polls opened and closed Tuesday for Election Day 2024 in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.
A warming trend starts Monday around the NYC area, with record-breaking temperatures expected later this week.
Roads are closed around the Black Run Preserve in Evesham Township, New Jersey as the Bethany Run wildfire burns.
Two New Jersey Democrats made history on Tuesday, but vote margins in the state are reasons for some concern.
The New Jersey Forest Fire Service says a wildfire is burning near South Stump Tavern Road in Jackson Township.
As part of our #BetterTogether initiative, we are partnering for the third year with the Community Food Bank of New Jersey to help feed families this holiday season.
New Jersey election results show Vice President Kamala Harris won the state, and Rep. Andy Kim won former Sen. Bob Menendez's seat, CBS News projects.
New York State Police say they are now conducting two investigations into Long Island State Trooper Thomas Mascia, who claimed he was shot in the leg while on the job last week.
New York Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand has won her bid for reelection against Republican challenger Mike Sapraicone, CBS News projects.
Democrat Laura Gillen has declared victory over Anthony D'Esposito in New York's 4th Congressional District. CBS News has not projected a winner.
Rep. Nick LaLota has fended off challenger John Avlon in New York's Congressional District 1 race, CBS News projects.
The FBI's New York division and New York law enforcement say they're prioritizing election security ahead of Election Day.
Giuliani got a tongue lashing Thursday in federal court after missing a deadline to turn over valuables to two election workers he defamed. He owes the women $148 million in damages.
Incumbent Rep. Marc Molinaro and Josh Riley are facing off for New York's 19th Congressional District.
President Biden addressed the nation on the election results and the transition of power, with his predecessor set to return to the White House.
A Republican hold on the lower Hudson Valley may help the retain control of the House of Representatives.
Two New Jersey Democrats made history on Tuesday, but vote margins in the state are reasons for some concern.
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.
The worst rates of the infection known as "walking pneumonia" or "white lung pneumonia" are in young children ages 2 to 4 years old.
Staten Island's Wu-Tang Clan is being celebrated by the New York City Department of Transportation with limited edition "Wu-Tang Clan District" street signs.
Brooklyn rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine is one step closer to being released from jail after making a deal with federal prosecutors.
Quincy Jones, the multi-talented music legend who collaborated with everyone from Michael Jackson to Frank Sinatra, has died at 91, his family announced.
Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine has been arrested in New York City for alleged violations of the conditions of supervised release that were set when he was sentenced several years ago to two years in prison in a racketeering case.
Teri Garr rose from being a background dancer in Elvis Presley movies to co-star in such favorites as "Young Frankenstein" and "Tootsie."
The Atlanta Hawks rallied late to beat the New York Knicks on Wednesday night.
Bo Horvat scored the only goal in a shootout and the New York Islanders rallied past the Pittsburgh Penguins on Tuesday night.
The Steelers have traded for a wide receiver from the Jets and an edge rusher from the Packers before the NFL's trade deadline.
Jake Allen made 31 saves, helping the Devils close their road trip with a 3-0 victory over the Oilers on Monday.
Alperen Sengun had 25 points and 14 rebounds, and the Houston Rockets held on for a 109-97 win over the New York Knicks on Monday night.
A Bronx resident says illegally parked RVs and abandoned vehicles have been an eyesore in his community for years.
PowerUP is a business competition started by the Brooklyn Public Library following economic turmoil in the wake of 9/11.
Harlem School of the Arts students designed and painted four new murals for Wollman Rink.
In the Queens neighborhood known as Little Guyana, preparations are underway for the community's annual Diwali festival.
The Bergen Beach home on East 72nd Street and Avenue K has become a neighborhood attraction.
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."
In this weeks Furry Friend Finder we meet Belle, a chihuahua mix who is looking for a forever home and can be adopted through the Humane Society of New York.
Former Georgia election workers sued the former New York City mayor over lies he spread about them in 2020. CBS News New York's Cindy Hsu reports.
CBS News New York's Tony Sadiku is calling for mostly sunny skies and temperatures in the upper 60s over the next few days.
National Grid, the FDNY, and the DEP responded to the intersection of 101st Avenue and 121st Street in South Richmond Hill. CBS News New York's Natalie Duddridge has the latest.
The New Jersey Forest Fire Service says the blaze is now 40% contained. CBS News New York's Christine Sloan has the story from Jackson Township.
