NYC lawmakers of South Asian descent celebrate Diwali recognized as holiday
On Tuesday, elected officials and community leaders who had been fighting for its passage gathered in Queens.
On Tuesday, elected officials and community leaders who had been fighting for its passage gathered in Queens.
On Tuesday, elected officials and community leaders who had been fighting for its passage gathered in Queens. CBS New York's Jennifer Bisram reports.
The City Council says those measures will help more people move out of shelters.
Some critics accused the mayor of not warning the city early enough about the unhealthy air.
How prepared is New York City for more air quality alert days? The New York City Council is examining in the mayor's response to last month's air quality crisis. CBS New York's Jessica Moore has the details.
Yusef Salaam garnered more than 60% of the vote for the District 9 City Council seat in Central Harlem in the June primary. He spent seven years in prison, accused of a rape he didn't commit as part of the now-exonerated Central Park 5. CBS New York's Jessi Mitchell shares more of her wide-ranging conversation with the candidate, who used his personal plight as a platform. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3XwA94Z
Some critics accused the mayor of not warning the city early enough about the unhealthy air.
Some critics accused the mayor of not warning the city early enough about the unhealthy air from the Canadian wildfires. CBS New York's Dick Brennan reports.
Mayor Eric Adams and the New York City Council struck a budget deal just hours before the end of the fiscal year Thursday. CBS New York political reporter Marcia Kramer says the city's multi-billion dollar asylum seeker crisis impacted funding this year. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3pvKVMA
There was $4 billion for affordable housing, but most of the council's "wins" were more modest.
The Exonerated Five member won more than 50% of the primary vote for the District 9 city council seat.
Despite low voters turnout, incumbents across the five boroughs appeared well on their way to winning. CBS New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
The blaring and sometimes ear-splitting sounds of sirens could soon be bearable. CBS New York's Dave Carlin has the story.
The turnout was low Tuesday for one of the most talked-about primary races in New York. CBS New York's Jessi Mitchell has the story.
It was a night for incumbents, except in one race in Harlem, and, somewhat surprisingly, one in Brooklyn.
The City Council will consider two bills aimed at stopping the practice, which sponsors say can create "ghost cars" that are almost impossible to trace.
Tiffany Caban and Crystal Hudson, co-chairs of the New York City Council LGBTQIA+ Caucus, discussed an apparent resurgence of hate in the city and where the Adams administration is falling short.
New York City Council Members Tiffany Caban and Crystal Hudson share their biggest criticisms of Mayor Adams' leadership and the strangest debates they've had with other council members on "The Point with Marcia Kramer."
Tiffany Caban and Crystal Hudson said they would not allow Mayor Adams' veto to stand after he nixed a package of bills that increase aid to homeless New Yorkers. Watch their response on "The Point with Marcia Kramer."
Tiffany Caban and Crystal Hudson are co-chairs of the New York City Council's LGBTQIA+ Caucus. Watch their response to Elon Musk declaring "cisgender" a slur on Twitter on "The Point with Marcia Kramer."
The City Council could override the mayor's veto for the first time since 2013.
Public defenders issue call for action, say the department needs to do a better job protecting evidence.
What started as a City Council hearing about the fire that destroyed barrels of DNA evidence turned into a call for action from public defenders. CBS2's Tim McNicholas has the story.
New York City's primary elections are heating up with early voting set to begin on June 17. The new City Council maps, which are redrawn every 10 years based on the Census, include notable changes, especially to parts of southern Brooklyn. As CBS2's Hannah Kliger explains, a Democrat-turned-Republican incumbent faces an uphill battle to keep his seat. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/42Ded9u
A who's who of political leaders rallied in support of Dickens.
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."
NYC Mayor Eric Adams faces arraignment Friday after his indictment on federal bribery and campaign finance charges.
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.
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.
NYC Mayor Eric Adams faces arraignment Friday after his indictment on federal bribery and campaign finance charges.
Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton homered and Gerrit Cole pitched into the 7th in the Yankees' 10-1 win over the Orioles on Thursday.
The incoming head of New York City Public Schools sat down Thursday with CBS News New York, one day after she was appointed to replace the retiring David Banks.
As Mayor Eric Adams faces federal bribery charges, NYC Public Advocate Jumaane Williams would become acting mayor if he resigns.
Read New York City Mayor Eric Adams' five count indictment in New York on conspiracy, wire fraud, and bribery charges here.
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.
This National Voter Registration Day, here's a reminder about how to register to vote across New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.
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 former Beatles drummer was set to play in Philadelphia with his All Starr Band on Sept. 24 and in New York the following night.
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.
Days after Donald Trump's campaign rally, security is high around Nassau Coliseum again Sunday for Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
NYC Mayor Eric Adams faces arraignment Friday after his indictment on federal bribery and campaign finance charges.
The incoming head of New York City Public Schools sat down Thursday with CBS News New York, one day after she was appointed to replace the retiring David Banks.
The Biden administration is planning to issue a regulation to cement the sweeping asylum restrictions it enacted at the southern border over the summer.
As Mayor Eric Adams faces federal bribery charges, NYC Public Advocate Jumaane Williams would become acting mayor if he resigns.
Read New York City Mayor Eric Adams' five count indictment in New York on conspiracy, wire fraud, and bribery charges here.
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.
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.
The Orioles clinched their second straight playoff berth, overcoming Aaron Judge's 56th home run to beat the Yankees 5-3 on Tuesday night.
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.
State Senator Gustavo Rivera joins CBS New York to give his thoughts on Mayor Adams' indictment.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams faces arraignment Friday after his indictment on federal bribery and campaign finance charges. CBS News New York has team coverage.
The development comes as sources tell CBS News New York the city's Department of Investigation has been looking into Sheriff Anthony Miranda and whether his office improperly seized cash from raids on illegal cannabis shops.
CBS News New York's Tony Sadiku has the latest weather forecast.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams is expected to appear in court Friday to be arraigned on federal bribery, conspiracy and campaign finance charges. CBS News New York's Christina Fan and Natalie Duddridge have team coverage of the historic indictment.