Will Smith addresses "horrific" Oscars slap: "I lost it"
The slap was the result of "a rage that had been bottled for a really long time," Smith said, but, "I had to forgive myself for being human."
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The slap was the result of "a rage that had been bottled for a really long time," Smith said, but, "I had to forgive myself for being human."
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"I would like to publicly apologize to you, Chris," Smith wrote on social media. "I was out of line and I was wrong."
Will Smith said he will not attend the Academy Awards next month, joining his wife, Jada Pinkett Smith, and others in protest against two straight years of all-white acting nominees.
In a lengthy Instagram post, Lee said he "cannot support" the "lily white" Oscars.
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Connor Zary scored midway through the third period to give the Calgary Flames a win over the New York Rangers on Thursday night.
CBS News New York's Dick Brennan went to JFK, LaGuardia and Newark Airport to find out, is air travel really getting worse?
Mayor Eric Adams' massive rezoning plan known as "City of Yes" cleared a major hurdle Thursday, passing key City Council committee votes, with some modifications. It can now move ahead to a full City Council vote.
Lucas Raymond scored with 51 seconds remaining and the Detroit Red Wings beat the New York Islanders on Thursday night.
The New Jersey Devils downed the Carolina Hurricanes on Thursday night.
CBS News New York's Dick Brennan went to JFK, LaGuardia and Newark Airport to find out, is air travel really getting worse?
Mayor Eric Adams' massive rezoning plan known as "City of Yes" cleared a major hurdle Thursday, passing key City Council committee votes, with some modifications. It can now move ahead to a full City Council vote.
A 9/11 memorial was vandalized inside a church in Midtown Manhattan on Wednesday, and police say the suspect is seen on video walking out with a piece of the artwork.
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.
Jodi Rell, who became Connecticut's second female governor when John Rowland resigned in a corruption scandal, has died at 78.
The weather is shifting and bringing much-needed rain to the Tri-State Area. There may even be snow in parts of New York.
It looks like the Tri-State Area will get a substantial soaking of rain later this week, something it definitely needs due to the risk of wildfires.
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.
CBS News New York's Dick Brennan went to JFK, LaGuardia and Newark Airport to find out, is air travel really getting worse?
A Woodbridge, New Jersey homeowner was arrested Thursday after investigators say he started a fire that damaged six homes, including his own.
The Justice Department says it found a pattern of misconduct and civil rights violations by the Trenton Police Department.
Burn bans in New Jersey have been lifted after significant rainfall in the state.
A crane accident in Montville, New Jersey turned a routine tree trimming job into a chaotic mess when the machine fell onto a house.
A plan to regionalize some public school services in New York state has set off alarm bells among many parents and educators on Long Island.
The iconic Stella Ristorante in Floral Park, Long Island will close on Dec. 31 after 64 years in business.
The weather is shifting and bringing much-needed rain to the Tri-State Area. There may even be snow in parts of New York.
Dozens of Suffolk County homeowners are shocked after they say FEMA denied their requests for aid after storms caused devastating damage in August.
Leaders in Nassau and Suffolk counties rolled out a strategy Monday to try and stop congestion pricing.
President-elect Donald Trump made the announcement Thursday evening after Matt Gaetz withdrew himself from consideration.
A plan to regionalize some public school services in New York state has set off alarm bells among many parents and educators on Long Island.
President-elect Donald Trump announced Gaetz as his nominee to be attorney general last week.
Jodi Rell, who became Connecticut's second female governor when John Rowland resigned in a corruption scandal, has died at 78.
New York City special education students are not getting the services they were promised, according to the United Federation of Teachers.
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.
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.
Chris Stapleton took home four Country Music Association Awards and hardly left the stage on Wednesday night, while an absent Morgan Wallen won the night's biggest prize, entertainer of the year.
The leader of a New York City church where pop star Sabrina Carpenter filmed scenes for a music video has been stripped of his duties.
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.
Connor Zary scored midway through the third period to give the Calgary Flames a win over the New York Rangers on Thursday night.
Lucas Raymond scored with 51 seconds remaining and the Detroit Red Wings beat the New York Islanders on Thursday night.
The New Jersey Devils downed the Carolina Hurricanes on Thursday night.
Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge was a unanimous pick to win his second American League Most Valuable Player Award in three seasons on Thursday.
The new soccer stadium across from Citi Field will be called Etihad Park, NYCFC and the United Arab Emirates airline announced.
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.
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.
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."
Air travel this Thanksgiving is expected to reach a record high this year, but between the security lines at the airport and the seating on planes, it's hard to find someone who loves taking a flight. As part of our ongoing series "Question Everything," CBS News New York's Dick Brennan went to John F. Kennedy International Airport, LaGuardia Airport and Newark International Liberty Airport to find out, is air travel really getting worse?
CBS News New York's John Elliott has your weather forecast for November 21 at 11 p.m.
A man was arrested Thursday after allegedly hitting a pedestrian and crashing into several other cars in the East Village.
A 9/11 memorial was vandalized inside a church in Midtown Manhattan on Wednesday, and police say the suspect is seen on video walking out with a piece of the artwork. CBS News New York's Lori Bordonaro spoke with the church's pastor and parishioners.
Mayor Eric Adams' massive rezoning plan known as "City of Yes" cleared a major hurdle Thursday, passing key City Council committee votes, with some modifications. CBS News New York's Ali Bauman was in City Hall for the hearing.
