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Yusef Salaam leads council hearing on wrongful convictions
Committee Chair Yusef Salaam was wrongfully convicted of rape in the 1989 Central Park jogger case.
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Committee Chair Yusef Salaam was wrongfully convicted of rape in the 1989 Central Park jogger case.
While there are no banned books in New York, local library systems have created initiatives to make censored materials more accessible to teenagers across the country. CBS New York's Christina Fan reports.
As book ban attempts increase nationwide, the city's libraries have been fighting against censorship. CBS New York's Christina Fan has more.
As book ban attempts increase nationwide, the city's libraries have been fighting against censorship.
CBS New York got an exclusive look at one of the first buildings converting to residential housing, and has learned more on how this may change the landscape of the Big Apple.
Some of the migrants accused of attacking NYPD officers in Times Square reportedly boarded a bus to California or disappeared into the community, where they are hard to find.
The big bucks race to replace ex-Rep. George Santos will have national implications. Suozzi wants his old seat back, but now he's bucking a red wave on Long Island.
For now, they're playing on the same team in seeking a way to undo some of the effects of the law.
New York City Council voted Tuesday to override Mayor Eric Adams' veto of the police transparency bill.
The New York City Council voted Tuesday to override Mayor Eric Adams' veto of the bill that requires police officers to document all interactions with the public. CBS New York's Natalie Duddridge reports.
In a major win for police reform advocates, the New York City Council has overridden the mayor's veto of a police transparency bill by a vote of 42-9. CBS New York's Lisa Rozner reports. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3HFsslY
The law requires officers to document every interaction, including low-level stops that police classify as non-criminal encounters.
Council members voted 42-9, with some saying there are no plans to change the legislation in any way. CBS New York's Jennifer Bisram reports.
The New York City Council on Tuesday voted to override the mayor's veto of the bill banning solitary confinement. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3SiEQxe
The bill requires individuals in custody spend at least 14 hours outside their cell in shared spaces.
With New York City Council poised to override Mayor Eric Adams' veto of the How Many Stops Act, supporters of the legislation rallied in front of City Hall to convince New Yorkers their actions will bring about more transparency and accountability. CBS New York's Christina Fan has the latest.
Critics say the bill would slow down police work, but supporters believe it will bring more transparency to the NYPD.
The mayor spoke with CBS News New York ahead of a City Council vote to override the mayor's veto.
The mayor says the law will slow response times, but supporters say it will hold police more accountable. CBS New York's Christina Fan reports.
The bill requires police officers to document every interaction with New Yorkers, including low-level stops police classify as non-criminal encounters. CBS New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
With the City Council set to vote on override of mayor's veto, supporters of the bill took to the streets Monday.
With the City Council set to vote on an override of the mayor's veto, supporters of the bill took to the streets Monday. CBS New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
Vallone was currently serving as the deputy of city's Department of Veterans. He left behind a wife and three children.
Mayor Eric Adams invited elected officials and the media on a ride-along with police Saturday night in an effort to defend his veto of the How Many Stops Act. CBS New York's Jennifer Bisram joined them. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/47SBo1W
Salaam said he was diving with his wife and family when he was pulled over.
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New York and New Jersey are facing another day of excessive heat and humidity, plus the chance of potentially severe thunderstorms.
A meteor soared over the Statue of Liberty in NYC and New Jersey, prompting reports of a loud boom and shaking buildings.
The alleged leader of a violent extremist group plotted to poison children and minorities in New York City, authorities said Tuesday.
It's a tradition that dates back to 1887. Worshippers in Brooklyn paraded through the streets, a beloved Italian tradition.
CBS New York's Maurice DuBois sat down with Eric Garner's mother, Gwen Carr, who shared deeply personal insights into her son's life, which until now have been largely overshadowed by the tragedy of his death.
New York and New Jersey are facing another day of excessive heat and humidity, plus the chance of potentially severe thunderstorms.
Severe weather moved through parts of the Tri-State Area amid another heat wave Tuesday, causing widespread damage.
Physical effects of heat waves, like heat stroke, are widely known. But scientists are now sounding the alarm on psychological consequences of extremely high temperatures.
The First Alert Weather Team has issued a Red Alert through Wednesday due to excessive heat and humidity in New York City, New Jersey and the entire Tri-State Area.
Extreme heat returned Sunday and it's only going to get hotter over the next few days.
New York and New Jersey are facing another day of excessive heat and humidity, plus the chance of potentially severe thunderstorms.
NJ Transit says the excessive heat is causing equipment issues, and riders should expect delays and cancellations for days.
A meteor soared over the Statue of Liberty in NYC and New Jersey, prompting reports of a loud boom and shaking buildings.
Newark City Council President LaMonica McIver has won the special House Democratic primary to succeed the late Donald Payne Jr. in Congress.
President Joe Biden and the Democratic National Committee are trying to grab some of the political spotlight, in part by unveiling a new plan to cap rents and build housing.
Officials in Hempstead are warning beach goers about recent shark sightings and rough seas.
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman signed a a controversial transgender athlete ban Monday which passed last month by the Nassau County legislature along party lines.
Physical effects of heat waves, like heat stroke, are widely known. But scientists are now sounding the alarm on psychological consequences of extremely high temperatures.
The First Alert Weather Team has issued a Red Alert through Wednesday due to excessive heat and humidity in New York City, New Jersey and the entire Tri-State Area.
Extreme heat returned Sunday and it's only going to get hotter over the next few days.
The U.S. Secret Service is facing mounting questions about the security flaws that allowed the shooter to fire from a rooftop near the rally.
Former President Donald Trump looked on Tuesday night as his onetime rivals for the nomination lined up to support him.
Former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis endorsed former President Donald Trump at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee.
Newark City Council President LaMonica McIver has won the special House Democratic primary to succeed the late Donald Payne Jr. in Congress.
CBS New York's Christine Sloan has covered Sen. Bob Menendez for more than 30 years and described Tuesday's verdict as "an extraordinary moment."
Physical effects of heat waves, like heat stroke, are widely known. But scientists are now sounding the alarm on psychological consequences of extremely high temperatures.
At least two cases of measles have been found in people staying at a New York City-run shelter for migrants in Brooklyn.
Nationwide, the CDC says the COVID virus level in wastewater is now "high" for the first time since last winter.
A first responder on Long Island is said to be the first in the country, outside a clinical trial, to undergo a life-saving surgery for peripheral artery disease.
Tahjana Lewis suffered burns to her chest, arms and legs, according to a recent lawsuit the Connecticut woman filed.
"Big Brother" announced Tuesday the 16 new Houseguests who will move into the "Big Brother" house and, for the first time ever, have the power to vote in a 17th houseguest.
Shannen Doherty had been battling cancer since 2015.
Judge Mary Marlowe Sommer dismissed the case with prejudice based on the misconduct of police and prosecutors.
Shelley Duvall worked frequently with director Robert Altman, and appeared in her final film in 2023 after decades away from Hollywood.
Alec Baldwin has pleaded not guilty to involuntary manslaughter in the case, which stems from the 2021 on-set shooting of Halyna Hutchins, the cinematographer for "Rust."
Argentina won its second straight Copa America championship, overcoming Lionel Messi's second-half leg injury to beat Colombia 1-0 on Lautaro Martínez's 112th-minute goal.
Fans appeared to breach the security gates at Hard Rock Stadium hours before the Copa America final between Argentina and Colombia.
Michael Toglia hit three of the Rockies' six homrs in an 8-5 win over the Mets on Sunday.
Spain has won a record fourth European Championship title after Mikel Oyarzabal's 86th-minute goal clinched a 2-1 victory as England's painful decades-long wait for a major trophy goes on.
The Orioles, aided by a pair of miscues by the Yankees, rallied in the ninth inning for a 6-5 win on Sunday.
It's a tradition that dates back to 1887. Worshippers in Brooklyn paraded through the streets, a beloved Italian tradition.
Yehuda Beinin said his daughter was held in two different homes in Gaza for 54 days.
The New York City Department of Environmental Protection is installing seven miles of porous pavement in Brooklyn.
CBS New York first reported in April that drivers were illegally parking cars in a grassy area alongside a bike lane under the Queensboro Bridge. Since then, community members say they've seen little improvement.
Mayor Eric Adams' rezoning proposal, dubbed "City of Yes," sparked debate at a lengthy public hearing Wednesday.
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 best and the boldest of Asian cinema comes to the big screen this summer for the annual New York Asian Film Festival. Sam Jamier, the festival's executive director, shares some of the most-anticipated moments expected during the two week run.
CBS law enforcement contributor and former NYPD Deputy Commissioner Richard Esposito joins CBS New York to discuss the attempted assassination attempt of Donald Trump.
Actor Scott Aaron-Price Ehrenpreis discusses his off-Broadway show called "Clowns Like Me." The performance is based off his life story of dealing with many types of mental illnesses and autism spectrum disorder.
Garner died at the hands of an NYPD officer after being taken down in what is now an illegal chokehold. His dying cry of "I can't breathe" became a slogan of the Black Lives Matter movement.
The mayor's office says officials seized 176 pounds of cannabis flower, THC vape products and mushroom edibles from the business in Throggs Neck.