Hundreds Line Up In Queens For Chance At Job As Ironworker
Hundreds of people have lined up in Queens for a chance at one of fifty jobs as an ironworker.
Hundreds of people have lined up in Queens for a chance at one of fifty jobs as an ironworker.
There's some good economic news for residents of Nassau County. Sales tax revenues have jumped in Nassau County, and county comptroller George Maragos said they are up 5.2 percent compared to last year.
According to the poll, 49 percent of U.S. residents say the worst of the country's economic woes are behind us while 45 percent report there is more bad news ahead.
Gov. Dan Malloy urges lawmakers to join him in building a full-scale economic revival in Connecticut and the governor wants legislative approval of more than $300 million in spending to achieve it. Sen. John McKinney doesn't believe the state is in the position to do that.
State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli also released a report on economic trends, which found an uneven recovery from the recession that's still hitting many areas hard three years later.
As Gov. Andrew Cuomo plans to present his budget proposal for the coming fiscal year, a state financial report shows the boomlet that appeared briefly in the spring has fizzled.
"The judge denied that motion and agreed with the arguments of the homeless, saying the government has a responsibility to help the poor like these desperate people living in the woods," attorney Jeffrey Wild he said.
Cuomo calls for "comprehensive reform of our tax code" to promote investment in jobs in New York. He doesn't mention raising taxes or adjusting the tax code to raise taxes for wealthier New Yorkers.
Hit by the bad economy, reduced state aid and a new two percent cap on property tax collections, most New Jersey towns are cutting back in municipal staffing.
While there are some predictions of higher gas prices in December just in time for the holidays, oil analyst Peter Beutel believes prices, for the most part, have peaked.
Despite the economy, Mayor Michael Bloomberg says New York City might top last year's record of 48.8 million vistors this year.
A lot of people in Connecticut and other states work out of their home offices for companies located across state lines, in New York, for example.
Every year, the Saint James General Store is transformed into a picturesque Christmas village, complete with a real life Santa Claus. The store is partially funded by Suffolk County tax dollars, and cutbacks meant Santa's contract was canceled.
Abe Foxman, the national director of the Anti-Defamation League, says the amount of anti-Semitism is rising in America. A new survey by the ADL shows 40 million Americans are infected with serious anti-Semitism.
A Lowe's home improvement store planned for Huntington, Long Island will no longer go forward, and neither will the jobs it would have created.
Among the most notable incidents on Friday happened when one man lost his balance, and was run over by a police scooter.
Wall Street is again losing jobs because of global economic woes, threatening tax revenue for a city and state heavily reliant on the financial industry, New York Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli said Tuesday.
These are desperate economic times and desperate times call for desperate measures. That is certainly true at the YMCA in Stamford.
The casinos have struggled for five years with plunging revenues amid ever-growing -- and ever-closer -- competition.
In Connecticut, dying can be expensive. Under Connecticut's new budget laws, estates over $2 million can be taxed as high as twelve percent.
U.S. stocks are mixed Friday after a week of brutal selling pushed them to new yearly lows.
A popular Long Island concert venue has been shut down.
"This is just an expression of frustration with the lack of solutions by our government to address the economic crisis," said protester Elias Holtz.
Congress is reconvening this week for what could be a painful confrontation over how to put Americans back to work.
Thousands of needy children on Long Island are getting the supplies they need for the first day of school, thanks to the Family Service League.
Bryan Reynolds homered twice, lifting the Pirates over the Yankees 4-2 on Friday night.
Lawsuits seeking to force congestion pricing to start will move forward, a New York Supreme Court judge ruled in a potential blow to the governor's "indefinite" pause.
Some of the store owners who got raided during a recent illegal marijuana crackdown in the city say the NYPD shouldn't have seized their cash.
Federal authorities have seized the phones of another member of Mayor Eric Adams' inner circle. This time, it's Ingrid Lewis Martin, his chief advisor.
These gifts from Stanley, Apple, AllTrails and more won't bust your budget.
Lawsuits seeking to force congestion pricing to start will move forward, a New York Supreme Court judge ruled in a potential blow to the governor's "indefinite" pause.
Some of the store owners who got raided during a recent illegal marijuana crackdown in the city say the NYPD shouldn't have seized their cash.
Federal authorities have seized the phones of another member of Mayor Eric Adams' inner circle. This time, it's Ingrid Lewis Martin, his chief advisor.
The organs of one of the teens who died after a weekend crash in West Babylon have saved three lives, an organ donation organization announced Friday.
Indicted NYC Mayor Eric Adams pleaded not guilty to federal bribery and campaign finance charges at his arraignment Friday.
Lawsuits seeking to force congestion pricing to start will move forward, a New York Supreme Court judge ruled in a potential blow to the governor's "indefinite" pause.
New York and New Jersey could see the first significant rainfall in weeks over the next couple days. See the maps.
The U.S. News and World Report college rankings list New York, New Jersey and Connecticut's Ivy League schools among the best for 2025.
NYC's dry spell continued over the weekend, despite the clouds and rain chances in the forecast. How much longer will it last?
After 10 consecutive days without rain, NYC and its suburbs are expecting showers in the weather forecast today.
Lawsuits seeking to force congestion pricing to start will move forward, a New York Supreme Court judge ruled in a potential blow to the governor's "indefinite" pause.
New Jersey police found over 100 illegal weapons and ammo stashed inside a home in Totowa after a man shared a picture of himself pointing a gun on social media.
Couples desperate to find a new place to get married after a wedding venue in New Jersey abruptly closed are getting some help.
A popular New Jersey wedding venue recently closed, leaving couples scrambling to find a new place to get married.
New York and New Jersey could see the first significant rainfall in weeks over the next couple days. See the maps.
The organs of one of the teens who died after a weekend crash in West Babylon have saved three lives, an organ donation organization announced Friday.
There's a tragic update to the weekend crash in West Babylon. Bella Trezza, 17, has died. She had been fighting for her life since the crash.
Long Island Republican Congressman Anthony D'Esposito allegedly gave part-time jobs to both his lover and fiancée's daughter.
A Long Island community is praying for Bella Trezza, her brother Austin, Jack Murphy, Anthony Pagliuca and the family of Riley Goot following a deadly crash.
The power of prayer and community was palpable at a candlelight vigil for four teenagers who are fighting for their lives following a deadly multi-car crash in West Babylon on Saturday.
Lawsuits seeking to force congestion pricing to start will move forward, a New York Supreme Court judge ruled in a potential blow to the governor's "indefinite" pause.
Some of the store owners who got raided during a recent illegal marijuana crackdown in the city say the NYPD shouldn't have seized their cash.
Federal authorities have seized the phones of another member of Mayor Eric Adams' inner circle. This time, it's Ingrid Lewis Martin, his chief advisor.
Despite suspending his campaign, the independent presidential candidate was fighting to have his name restored to the state's ballot.
Indicted NYC Mayor Eric Adams pleaded not guilty to federal bribery and campaign finance charges at his arraignment Friday.
Ten deaths have been linked to now-recalled Boar's Head products.
New York state announced Monday that someone in Ulster County has died from eastern equine encephalitis, or EEE.
Parents of kids injured at birth due to medical malpractice say New York is denying their claims under the state's Medical Indemnity Fund, which promises lifelong health care.
New York City Health Commissioner Dr. Ashwin Vasan is resigning and will step down in January.
The New York resident who tested positive for the mosquito-borne EEE virus has died, prompting state health officials to declare an "imminent threat to the public for EEE."
British actress Dame Maggie Smith had an extensive career in theater and movies, gaining international acclaim in later roles in "Harry Potter" and "Downton Abbey."
The adventure begins for 16 ordinary Americans as they embark on their trek to the top of the treacherous New Zealand Alps in 'The Summit.'
The former Beatles drummer was set to play in Philadelphia with his All Starr Band on Sept. 24 and in New York the following night.
The industry data and analytics company Luminate said the music mogul's music saw an average 18.3% increase in on-demand streams.
Actors Olivia Munn and John Mulaney announced the birth of their second child, daughter Méi June Mulaney, via surrogate.
Bryan Reynolds homered twice, lifting the Pirates over the Yankees 4-2 on Friday night.
Rookie receiver Malik Nabers suffered a concussion late in the Giants' 20-15 loss to the Cowboys on Thursday night.
Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton homered and Gerrit Cole pitched into the 7th in the Yankees' 10-1 win over the Orioles on Thursday.
Stadiums in Pittsburgh, New Jersey, Seattle, and Tampa have been picked as emergency locations.
Aaron Judge homered for the fourth straight game, his 57th overall, but the Yankees lost to the Orioles 9-7 on Wednesday.
Despite being billed as a popular initiative aimed to create vibrant public spaces, some NYC business owners are pushing back against Open Streets.
Curators of Harlem Sculpture Gardens are revealing their research into climate change on Uptown parks.
We took an inside look at the operations of New York City's primary recycling center during Climate Week 2024.
Frustrated residents in Greenpoint claim a concrete plant in their neighborhood is a bad actor that's polluting their community.
The HOPE Inside Center within the Harlem Wells Fargo has helped more than 500 people increase savings and decrease debt for free.
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."
As much of the northeast experiences heavy rains, parts of New York City are beginning to flood.
Thousands of people flooded Union Square on Friday for a PlayStation giveaway promoted by livestreamer Kai Cenat.
The ruling from a State Supreme Court judge comes more than three months after Gov. Kathy Hochul indefinitely paused the controversial tolling program just days before it was going to start. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
In the war on illegal guns, local and federal law enforcement in New York City is using the latest technology to track down criminals and traffickers. CBS News New York's Jennifer Bisram reports.
CBS News New York's Lori Bordonaro has the story from East Flatbush.
Brody Berti has already raised hundreds of dollars ahead of the race and hopes to get a donation from his beloved Buffalo Bills. CBS News New York's Kristie Keleshian spoke to the second grader on Friday.
These future doctors are at the forefront of emergency response training. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.