Veterans' homelessness at center of new initiative in N.J.
At the Vietnam Veterans Memorial & Museum in Holmdel on Monday, Acting New Jersey Gov. Tahesha Way touted the "Bringing Veterans Home" plan.
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At the Vietnam Veterans Memorial & Museum in Holmdel on Monday, Acting New Jersey Gov. Tahesha Way touted the "Bringing Veterans Home" plan.
Nepotism, lack of competitive bidding and exorbitant salaries are inflating the cost to shelter asylum seekers and the homeless, according to NYC investigators.
Nepotism, lack of competitive bidding and exorbitant salaries are inflating New York City's cost to shelter asylum seekers and the homeless, according to an investigation. CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
A new report shows the number of people who are experiencing homelessness and living on New York City streets continues to go up.
East Elmhurst residents say a homeless and migrant shelter is driving up crime in the neighborhood. Local leaders and advocates gathered on Ditmars Boulevard on Sunday. CBS New York's Jessica Moore reports.
New York City has started evicting migrants from the shelter system, under watchful eye of the Legal Aid Society.
For the first time, residents living in an New York City shelter won't have to leave their beloved pets behind. The Uplift Families Residence in the Bronx has 161 units that can house approximately 587 people.
Since 2012, the nation's fourth-largest city has reduced homelessness in the greater Houston area by 63%. Now other cities are looking to replicate this model.
At just 15, Vedant Vohra built an app that links New Yorkers in need to nearby resources.
At just 15 years old, Vedant Vohra built an app that links New Yorkers in need to nearby resources. CBS New York's Zinnia Maldonado reports.
The modifications are temporary, but allow the city to limit how long some asylum seekers can stay at shelters.
DSS Commissioner Molly Wasow Park says more than 80% of the growth in the shelter system is asylum seekers.
New legislation would prohibit caps on shelter stays for New Yorkers experiencing homelessness, including asylum seekers.
Dozens of people gathered Sunday in front of Rego Park's Wyndham Garden Hotel, where the new shelter would open.
Dozens of people gathered Sunday in front of Rego Park's Wyndham Garden Hotel, where the new shelter would open. CBS New York's Jessica Moore reports.
They want to help him even after his death by getting in touch with his family.
As cities across the U.S. deal with freezing temperatures, finding space to shelter migrants is becoming more of a challenge. Pilsen Food Pantry Director Dr. Evelyn Figueroa joins CBS News to discuss the issue.
A coalition of city and community leaders is fighting against efforts to roll back the legal requirement.
Newark's mayor says the efforts of an outreach team, new housing and preventive services have contributed to the drop.
It opened in the early 1980s as the very first permanent supportive housing for a specific population that's often overlooked.
Today, we focus on a special place in Manhattan, where those who need it most have found a permanent place to call home. CBS New York's Cindy Hsu takes us there as we continue our commitment to breaking the stigma.
The Middle East and migrants, two hot topics on New Yorkers' minds, take centerstage this week on "The Point with Marcia Kramer."
Christine Quinn, the former Speaker of the New York City Council speaker, is now president of Win, the largest provider of shelter for women with children. Watch her conversation on "The Point with Marcia Kramer."
Christine Quinn, the former City Council speaker, says the city could save billions.
One man says the city gave his family two hours' notice to clear out and move to their new location.
A return to Madison Square Garden meant revisiting the place where a comedian caused an uproar at a Trump rally last month by likening Puerto Rico to a "floating island of garbage."
Hundreds of delays at Newark Liberty International Airport on Saturday resulted from air traffic control staffing problems.
The risk of wildfire development will remain elevated across the Tri-State Area through the next several days.
The Tampa Bay Lightning beat the New Jersey Devils on Saturday night.
The Seattle Kraken beat the New York Islanders on Saturday for their fourth straight win.
The risk of wildfire development will remain elevated across the Tri-State Area through the next several days.
A man was stabbed to death Friday inside an Upper West Side apartment building as he tried to help a neighbor's daughter, his family says.
Some residents in Warwick, Orange County were asked to evacuate Saturday due to the Jennings Creek wildfire.
Sean "Diddy" Combs has tried to reach out to prospective witnesses and sway public opinion from jail in NYC to influence potential jurors in his sex trafficking trial, prosecutors say.
Rudy Giuliani has relinquished dozens of watches and a Mercedes once owned by movie star Lauren Bacall to two former Georgia election workers who won a $148 million defamation judgment, his lawyer said.
The risk of wildfire development will remain elevated across the Tri-State Area through the next several days.
A Red Flag Warning is in effect today across the entire Tri-State Area until 6 p.m.
Service is finally restored after a transformer explosion and fire along Amtrak tracks in the Bronx caused service suspensions throughout the region Tuesday and Wednesday.
A Red Flag Warning is back in effect for much of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, as the fire threat remains high.
Gov. Kathy Hochul is moving forward with a plan to "unpause" congestion pricing by the end of the year, sources tell CBS News New York.
Hundreds of delays at Newark Liberty International Airport on Saturday resulted from air traffic control staffing problems.
The risk of wildfire development will remain elevated across the Tri-State Area through the next several days.
A fire at an abandoned home spread to neighboring houses late Friday night and displaced over a dozen families in Newark.
A Red Flag Warning is in effect today across the entire Tri-State Area until 6 p.m.
Rep. Josh Gottheimer, a vocal critic of New York City congestion pricing, says he is running for governor of New Jersey.
Stony Brook residents are calling for the restoration of the centuries-old Mill Pond, which was drained and destroyed during a torrential storm in August.
A Rockville Centre police detective faces hate crime charges following an incident in Manorville, prosecutors said Wednesday.
Long Island volunteer firefighter Jonathan Quiles is accused of intentionally setting a brush fire in Medford, New York.
Long Island leaders say they're hopeful that Donald Trump's pick for head of the EPA, former Rep. Lee Zeldin, will in fact protect the environment.
Gov. Kathy Hochul says she wants to reduce congestion pricing tolls, but her plan is being met by opposition to any tolling.
A return to Madison Square Garden meant revisiting the place where a comedian caused an uproar at a Trump rally last month by likening Puerto Rico to a "floating island of garbage."
Wright has been one of the industry's loudest voices against efforts to fight climate change and could give fossil fuels a boost, including quick action to end a year-long pause on natural gas export approvals by the Biden administration.
Starting Saturday, almost 2.5 million New Yorkers will have their state criminal records automatically sealed under the Clean Slate Act.
There are questions about President-elect Donald Trump's decision to replace the U.S. Attorney in Manhattan and the effect it will have on the corruption investigation involving Mayor Eric Adams.
Rep. Josh Gottheimer, a vocal critic of New York City congestion pricing, says he is running for governor of New Jersey.
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.
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.
Sean "Diddy" Combs has tried to reach out to prospective witnesses and sway public opinion from jail in NYC to influence potential jurors in his sex trafficking trial, prosecutors say.
Betty White will be honored with a stamp in 2025, the U.S. Postal Service announced on Friday.
Six Flags announced it shut down the Kingda Ka and Green Lantern roller coasters to make way for two new rides including The Flash coaster.
John Krasinski is People magazine's Sexiest Man Alive for 2024. The magazine announced the actor-writer-director as its pick during "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert."
America's largest nonfiction film festival, featuring more than 200 features and shorts, returns to New York City theaters and streaming.
The Tampa Bay Lightning beat the New Jersey Devils on Saturday night.
The Seattle Kraken beat the New York Islanders on Saturday for their fourth straight win.
Jake Paul defeated Mike Tyson in a highly anticipated fight that ended in a win for the YouTuber-turned-pro-boxer.
The New York Knicks edged the Brooklyn Nets on Friday night to improve to 2-0 in the NBA Cup.
Semyon Varlamov made 24 saves, and the New York Islanders beat the Vancouver Canucks 5-2 on Thursday night.
Families in Central Harlem will soon settle into their new homes at Marcus Garvey Village, which also brings free gathering spaces to the community and an LGBTQ center.
The Hispanic Society's new exhibit traces how different cultures influenced the women of Spain as they found their own voices throughout history.
Brooklyn transit riders are worried about an ongoing proposal to cut bus stops as part of a redesign project.
A Long Island man's life savings were stolen from his bank account, and he says he's been waiting a year to get it back.
As work is being completed on a six-block stretch of the Ocean Parkway Greenway, cyclists say the rest of the bike path is overdue for upgrades.
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."
CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock has your weather forecast for November 16 at 11 p.m.
The Thanks4Giving Dash and Splash at the Asbury Park Boardwalk raised $120,000 for the Special Olympics on Saturday, event organizers say.
There are new concerns about flight delays as we head into the holiday travel rush. A number of flights at Newark Airport arrived hours late Saturday due to staffing issues. CBS News New York's Derick Waller looks at what it all means for travelers this holiday season.
Gov. Kathy Hochul has signed new legislation that she says will improve dental health for children in New York state.
Retired FDNY firefighter John F. Connolly died this week from a 9/11-related illness, the firefighters' union said.
