Black Lives Matter Mural Unveiled On Fulton Street In Bedford-Stuyvesant
The Big Apple now has its first Black Lives Matter street mural.
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The Big Apple now has its first Black Lives Matter street mural.
Rayshard Brooks, 27, was fatally shot by police at a Wendy's drive-thru after officials said he resisted arrest and stole an officer's Taser.
The fight for change continued for a third straight week as thousands of demonstrators hit New York City streets.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo said that the time has come for protesters to begin thinking about reconciliation and to begin a dialogue with local governments about what the future of policing will look like.
State Attorney General Letitia James and community leaders joined artists to start the project Saturday.
In an interview with Jeff Glor on CBS This Morning Saturday, Mayor Byron Brown said the incident was "horrific."
Gov. Andrew Cuomo turned his attention Saturday to protesters who are not wearing their masks properly during protests demanding police reforms following the death of George Floyd.
There's been a dramatic decrease in uniformed police officers at the protests compared to last week.
The council calls it an "ambitious goal," but says they have identified savings that would cut over $1 billion.
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Friday signed sweeping police reform bills into law, notably banning chokeholds and repealing a hotly contested state law known as "50A," which kept officers' disciplinary records confidential.
"People kind of try to separate the two, you know, being a black male and a police officer, but I don't think you can," one police officer told CBS2's Kiran Dhillon.
"We're in New York City, we pay three different taxes and we have to police the police. We're paying people to beat us up. That's not fair," one protester said.
CBS2's Maurice DuBois got some prescriptions for change from Jumaane Williams, the New York city's public advocate.
Demonstrators say they're feeling more optimistic this week because it seems their voices are starting to be heard.
George Floyd's brother, civil rights leaders and law enforcement officials testified Wednesday at a House Judiciary Committee hearing on issues of racial profiling, police brutality and lost trust between police departments and the communities they serve.
CBS2's Vanessa Murdock reports on the messages faith leaders are sending to their congregations today, as pleas to end racial injustice still ring around the world.
De Blasio credited the movement with preventing violence and shootings, while building trust and hope in communities, particularly for young people.
As George Floyd was laid to rest in Houston on Tuesday, protesters in New York City marched for the 13th consecutive day.
Curry, who lives in Brooklyn, spent a lot of time thinking about race in America. He thinks we're at a pivotal moment.
With the budget clock ticking, Mayor Bill de Blasio has only a few weeks to figure out how to make promised cuts to the NYPD.
In a groundbreaking move, the State Senate voted to repeal 50-A, a decades-old law that kept personnel records for law enforcement officers private.
The Knicks, Rangers and their parent company Madison Square Garden Sports, released a statement Tuesday in regards to the ongoing protests for social justice and racial equality.
The 46-year-old was killed last month in Minneapolis, sparking a wave of protests around the country and the world about racism and police brutality.
The message will be painted first on a street near City Hall, and the other locations in other boroughs in the days to come, the mayor said.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo said New York State will pass the country's most aggressive police reforms in the wake of protests following the death of George Floyd.
Emma and Liam top the list of New Yorkers' favorite baby names for another year, the NYC Department of Health says.
The Pro Football Hall of Fame on Saturday announced the names of the 15 modern-era finalists who advanced from a group of 25 to the final stage of voting.
Olivia Hussey won a Golden Globe for best new actress for her part as Juliet in Franco Zeffirelli's 1968 adaptation of William Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet."
One lucky ticket sold in Northern California won an estimated $1.22 billion jackpot in Friday's Mega Millions drawing just days before the new year.
Victor Wembanyama had 19 points, seven rebounds and six blocks, and the Spurs beat the Nets on Friday night.
Emma and Liam top the list of New Yorkers' favorite baby names for another year, the NYC Department of Health says.
A young man from Mauritania receives help settling into the city as he serves as a youth ambassador for others.
The New York attorney general's office released police body camera video in its investigation of the fatal beating of inmate Robert Brooks.
In the hours ahead of Friday's Mega Millions drawing, the jackpot grew to $1.22 billion.
The father of Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Malcolm Koonce, who was wrongly imprisoned for almost a decade, had his guilty verdict vacated Friday.
A very similar setup to Thursday will be underway Friday, with highs in the mid to upper 30s under mostly sunny skies.
The National Weather Service says snow depth in Central Park was 1 inch at 7 a.m. Christmas morning. That's the minimum amount of snow needed to make it officially a White Christmas.
Some light snow is moving through NYC and the surrounding New York and New Jersey area today, just in time for Christmas Eve.
New York City congestion pricing cleared late legal challenges in Manhattan and Rockland County, keeping it on track to start Jan. 5, 2025.
NYC is facing the coldest weather in a while, and New York and New Jersey could be in for a White Christmas with snow on the way.
Former U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez is asking a federal judge to delay his end-of-January sentencing on bribery charges.
The sinkhole that cratered a section of I-80 in New Jersey was caused by an abandoned mineshaft collapsing underneath the highway, state transportation officials say.
Authorities are distributing bottled water in Edison, N.J. after a water main break left thousands of residents without any to drink, bathe or cook with.
With congestion pricing set to start on Jan. 5, the MTA now says it has the right to hike the prices even more on gridlock alert days.
Crews are trying to repair a massive water main break that left thousands in Edison, New Jersey with little or no water pressure.
In the hours ahead of Friday's Mega Millions drawing, the jackpot grew to $1.22 billion.
With congestion pricing set to start on Jan. 5, the MTA now says it has the right to hike the prices even more on gridlock alert days.
A very similar setup to Thursday will be underway Friday, with highs in the mid to upper 30s under mostly sunny skies.
A Long Island father and son are having a Christmas like no other. They've just moved from a homeless shelter into their own apartment, thanks to Catholic Charities.
The National Weather Service says snow depth in Central Park was 1 inch at 7 a.m. Christmas morning. That's the minimum amount of snow needed to make it officially a White Christmas.
With congestion pricing set to start on Jan. 5, the MTA now says it has the right to hike the prices even more on gridlock alert days.
Former President Bill Clinton remains in "good spirits," a spokesman said.
New York City congestion pricing cleared late legal challenges in Manhattan and Rockland County, keeping it on track to start Jan. 5, 2025.
President Biden is granting clemency to 37 of the 40 federal inmates facing death sentences. Their sentences will be commuted to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
A report by the House Ethics Committee found former Rep. Matt Gaetz paid multiple women, including a 17-year-old girl, for sex.
Emma and Liam top the list of New Yorkers' favorite baby names for another year, the NYC Department of Health says.
A new course at Albert Einstein College of Medicine in the Bronx aims to help medical students understand the community they serve.
A woman who lost her jaw after being caught in a crossfire in Ukraine can smile again thanks to transformative surgery in New York.
Some 13 oz. bags of Lay's Classic Potato Chips may contain an undeclared allergen, according to the snack company.
New York Congressman-elect George Latimer expects "major pushback" to Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s potential vaccine policy if he heads Donald Trump's Health and Human Services Department.
Olivia Hussey won a Golden Globe for best new actress for her part as Juliet in Franco Zeffirelli's 1968 adaptation of William Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet."
A judge ruled that a woman who says she was raped by Jay-Z and Sean "Diddy" Combs when she was 13 can proceed anonymously, for now, in her lawsuit against the rap moguls.
Just shy of his 70th birthday, Denzel Washington has a new line to add to an already impressive résumé.
Sean "Diddy" Combs was back in federal court in Lower Manhattan on Wednesday for a pretrial hearing.
A spokesperson for Foxx said that he had to get stitches after he was hit in the face by a glass thrown from someone else in the restaurant.
The Pro Football Hall of Fame on Saturday announced the names of the 15 modern-era finalists who advanced from a group of 25 to the final stage of voting.
Victor Wembanyama had 19 points, seven rebounds and six blocks, and the Spurs beat the Nets on Friday night.
The New York Knicks extended their winning streak to six games with a win over the Orlando Magic on Friday night.
The New Jersey Devils defeated the Carolina Hurricanes on Friday night.
Greg Gumbel, the renowned CBS Sports anchor and commentator, has died of cancer at the age of 78.
A young man from Mauritania receives help settling into the city as he serves as a youth ambassador for others.
In the hours ahead of Friday's Mega Millions drawing, the jackpot grew to $1.22 billion.
Nine people died in the crush of the crowd outside a celebrity basketball game at City College on Dec. 28. 1991.
Volunteers delivered 14,000 meals to older New Yorkers on Christmas Day.
People living in one Harlem apartment building say they are freezing as they await a new boiler system.
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."
Vanessa Murdock has the Tri-State Area's updated Saturday morning forecast on CBS News New York.
As we approach the end of 2024, many people are starting to think about New Year's resolutions. According to a survey, career and job goals rank near the top.
We're celebrating a year of great reads! In this part of our look back, Mary Calvi shares some surprising places where authors found inspiration in 2024.
As millions of Americans hit the road, weather is creating challenges for many trying to get home before the new year. CBS News New York's Bradley Blackburn reports.
Police are searching for the gunman who shot an killed a man overnight in Hell's Kitchen. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
