Bloomberg Signs Cabbie Sex Trafficking Bill
Mayor Michael Bloomberg has signed a bill to strengthen penalties against cabbies who knowingly work with sex traffickers.
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Mayor Michael Bloomberg has signed a bill to strengthen penalties against cabbies who knowingly work with sex traffickers.
The video shows two passengers in the back seat -- except they're not ordinary passengers. They're thieves. And they're about to pull a job.
The New York State Federation Of Taxi Drivers has set up a relief effort that is aiming to raise $100,000. A separate effort is being undertaken by a Latino fraternity at Pace University, where a relative of the victims is a freshman.
Video of the April 12 incident at the Giselle Mini Market On East New York Avenue shows the minor leaving the bodega after the worker, 44-year-old Ismael Duran, refused to sell the beer to him after checking his identification.
Owners of restaurants, bodegas, clubs and lounges in northern Manhattan are accusing the NYPD of unfairly targeting them in a series of police raids aimed at cracking down on underage liquor sales.
A bill, which would legally permit livery street hails, was passed by the legislature back in June. However, it has hit a number of stumbling blocks since that time.
Dame Ndiaje, 42, was shot three times on Sunday night after responding to a radio call around 10:30 p.m.
Livery cab driver Suzzath Ali, 51, announced he was quitting his job after 12 years saying he fears for his safety.
The New York State Federation of Taxi Drivers says a man who was found shot to death in a car near Rockaway Park in Queens was a livery cab driver.
Participants in the 2-hour meeting said a deal got close, but failed to produce an agreement to allow livery drivers to legally pick up street hails.
Angel Gonzalez, a veteran livery cab driver, is calling out the NYPD after had said it took days for police to download images of the robbery suspects caught on his TaxiCam.
Fernando Mateo, head of the New York State Federation of Taxi Drivers, says he's working with City Council members to create legislation that would require the NYPD and the Taxi and Limousine Commission to act immediately when a driver is attacked.
Perry will meet with Hispanic leaders in Inwood, including 100 business leaders from the Inwood and Washington Heights sections.
A livery cab driver who was shot by a passenger during a Bronx robbery attempt has succumbed to his injuries.
Assuming their protest doesn't cause any changes to the law, owners of sidewalk ATMs will have until Sept. 1 to get them off the streets or face a $5,000 fine.
New York State Federation of Taxi Drivers head Fernando Mateo organized the Wednesday protest. He said it's an unfair pressure tactic to get drivers to negotiate on a bill being considered in Albany.
Mateo applauded the bravery of those who were able to stop the suspect and said the Federation of Taxi Drivers would offer them a $500 reward as a "small token of appreciation."
Police said a livery cab driver was in critical condition Thursday night after being shot by a passenger during an attempted robbery in the Bronx.
Cab drivers say they're worried they'll be fined, or even lose their license, if they don't pick up every fare who waves them down.
Shawn Peace was awaiting arraignment on charges in the shooting of 53-year-old Trevor Bell. He was apprehended in Buffalo.
Fernando Mateo said livery drivers are the target of some 300 robberies and assaults each month. The pilot program is being launched in honor of cab driver Cesar Santo, who was fatally shot in June.
The family of livery driver Trevor Bell, who was shot inside his cab last week, made an emotional plea asking suspected gunman Shawn Peace (pictured) to surrender.
As police search for the suspect involved in Friday's shooting of a livery cab driver in Ozone Park, NYSFTD President Fernando Mateo said the driver can't speak, but is communicating through gestures.
There have been no criminal charges filed in Tuesday's deadly accident involving a livery cab in the Bronx.
New York City is taking action against the contractor who was doing construction work on a building in the Bronx that partially collapsed in 2023.
A fire in Newark Saturday left more than 80 people - mostly senior citizens - homeless just days before Thanksgiving.
Rep. Ritchie Torres says NYC leaders should be fired after a man recently released from Rikers Island was charged in a deadly stabbing rampage.
A Babylon boat yard went up in flames after an intoxicated woman drove the wrong way and crashed into boats, police said.
U.S. Attorney for the Southern District Damian Williams announced plans to resign Monday.
New York City is taking action against the contractor who was doing construction work on a building in the Bronx that partially collapsed in 2023.
Rep. Ritchie Torres says NYC leaders should be fired after a man recently released from Rikers Island was charged in a deadly stabbing rampage.
A Babylon boat yard went up in flames after an intoxicated woman drove the wrong way and crashed into boats, police said.
U.S. Attorney for the Southern District Damian Williams announced plans to resign Monday.
New York's iconic Blue Man Group is packing it in after more than 30 years on stage.
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.
The MTA announced the Federal Highway Administration has given congestion pricing the green light, clearing the way for it to start on Jan. 5, 2025.
After a long period of drought and fire hazards, we're getting an early taste of winter. New York, New Jersey and Connecticut have been desperate for rain.
The first major snowstorm of the season brought school closures, power outages, and heavy snow to our region, including to areas that badly needed it.
A fire in Newark Saturday left more than 80 people - mostly senior citizens - homeless just days before Thanksgiving.
A Thanksgiving storm is forecast to bring rain, and even snow, for some parts of New York and New Jersey.
It's Thanksgiving week and what is expected to be a record number of people will be hitting the road or taking to the sky to celebrate.
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."
Thanksgiving week starts Monday with partly sunny skies and temps in the mid 50s, but things will change from there.
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."
Thanksgiving week starts Monday with partly sunny skies and temps in the mid 50s, but things will change from there.
The MTA announced the Federal Highway Administration has given congestion pricing the green light, clearing the way for it to start on Jan. 5, 2025.
After a long period of drought and fire hazards, we're getting an early taste of winter. New York, New Jersey and Connecticut have been desperate for rain.
U.S. Attorney for the Southern District Damian Williams announced plans to resign Monday.
Special counsel Jack Smith asked a federal judge to toss out the charges against President-elect Donald Trump in the case stemming from the 2020 election.
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."
Democrats say they're concerned or scared Trump will threaten their rights, but fewer than half feel motivated to oppose him.
New York has repealed a seldom-used law over a century old that made it a crime to cheat on your spouse.
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.
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.
Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, AMC and fans react to the debate over in-theater singing during "Wicked."
A federal judge is deciding whether to release Sean "Diddy" Combs on bail as he awaits trial on sex trafficking and racketeering charges.
The Buccaneers rushed for four touchdowns in a 30-7 victory over the Giants and new starting quarterback Tommy DeVito on Sunday.
The New York Rangers lost to the Edmonton Oilers 6-2 on Saturday night.
The New York Islanders beat the St. Louis Blues on Saturday night to end a three-game skid.
Tomas Tatar had a goal and an assist and the New Jersey Devils beat the Washington Capitals on Saturday night.
The New York Red Bulls posted a 2-0 victory over New York City FC in an Eastern Conference semifinal on Saturday night.
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.
A new state-of-the-art trash system in NYCHA's Polo Grounds Towers in Harlem promises to tackle energy, rodent and recycling issues.
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."
New York City is taking action against the contractor who was doing construction work on a building in the Bronx that partially collapsed. CBS News New York's Ali Bauman reports.
A suburban New York mom's side hustle is now a full-time job helping other makers find a market. CBS News New York's Tony Aiello reports.
Rob Marciano has the Tri-State Area's updated Monday evening forecast on CBS News New York.
Violations uncovered at the building in Paterson ranged from electrical hazards to blocked exits. CBS News New York's Nick Caloway reports.
A Babylon boat yard went up in flames after an intoxicated woman drove the wrong way and crashed into boats, police said. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
