The Point: Bail reform & challenges of criminal justice reform in NYC
Crime is top of mind this week as we talk all things criminal justice with George Grasso, who knows the issue from the street up.
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Crime is top of mind this week as we talk all things criminal justice with George Grasso, who knows the issue from the street up.
O'Brien Murray and J.C. Polanco, two of Marcia Kramer's favorite political minds, joined the show this week.
Court of Appeals Associate Justice Rowan Wilson would make history as the first Black person to head New York's top court.
CBS2's Jessica Moore has the latest on the progress.
Luminaries gathered in Harlem on Wednesday and took aim at the governor and leaders of the Legislature.
Among them, two free lines of bus service in each borough, which would come with a $50 million price tag.
Ardila has apologized for his actions and says he takes full responsibility, but pressure is mounting.
Sen. Michael Gianaris says congestion pricing could mean trouble for residents above Manhattan's 60th Street.
The shots weren't heard in the state capital, but their reverberation is sure to be felt, as the governor readies her own battle to get lawmakers to see the need to tighten bail laws as part of the budget. CBS2's Marcia Kramer reports.
The mayor said that possible cuts to essential services were not a threat, just math.
Assemblyman Michael Benedetto believes this will be the year his bill crosses the goal line.
Sen. Anthony Palumbo wants all 63 senators to consider the nomination after Judiciary voted 10-9 against him.
New York is reeling from Hochul's loss to install LaSalle as the first Latino to head the state's highest court. Is the fight over or was it just round one?
Senate Deputy Majority Leader Michael Gianaris discusses the big issues that will come up in the next legislative session in Albany.
The governor is digging in her heels and considering suing the Senate to get a full 63-member floor vote.
Those in the Assembly and Senate stand to make $142,000 annually beginning Jan. 1.
If the bill is passed, those in the Assembly and Senate will see a $32,000 increase to $142,000 per year. CBS2's Alice Gainer reports.
Republican state lawmakers are calling for an increase in state subsidies to reflect regional costs.
Sanitation Commissioner Jessica Tisch cites increased cost and environmental factors as main reasons.
New York is a deep blue state, but Republicans made gains on Long Island and in the northern suburbs.
Republican Lee Zeldin conceded the race on Wednesday afternoon and congratulated the governor.
Traveling on the troublesome stretch near I-287 drove Jennifer Glen to collect 2,000 signatures from residents.
It's called the "Rose Garden strategy," and so far the governor has stuck to it. But there is pressure to debate.
"I want people in Albany that understand the prerequisite to prosperity is public safety and justice," Adams said.
Having the Primary in August is confusing and the hardest part may be figuring out what district you're in.
Nancy Guthrie, the mother of "Today" show cohost Savannah Guthrie, has been missing for 10 days.
Edward R. Murrow High School's new boiler system cuts emissions while doubling as a hands-on sustainability lesson for students.
The Bronx will be divided into two patrol boroughs, Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch announced during her State of the NYPD address on Tuesday.
Majestic bald eagles, unbothered by the cold, have been going with the flow on the Hudson River. They visit this time every year, and to see them is a delight for nature lovers.
The NYPD is investigating Tuesday afternoon's deadly shooting on the platform of a B and D line subway station in the Mount Eden section of the Bronx.
Edward R. Murrow High School's new boiler system cuts emissions while doubling as a hands-on sustainability lesson for students.
The Bronx will be divided into two patrol boroughs, Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch announced during her State of the NYPD address on Tuesday.
Majestic bald eagles, unbothered by the cold, have been going with the flow on the Hudson River. They visit this time every year, and to see them is a delight for nature lovers.
The NYPD is investigating Tuesday afternoon's deadly shooting on the platform of a B and D line subway station in the Mount Eden section of the Bronx.
President Trump pulling funding from the Gateway Tunnel project has led to backlash from New York and New Jersey elected officials.
New Yorkers felt much better on Tuesday as a warm front moved toward the region. But, snow and ice could make for a potentially dangerous evening.
A Cold Weather Advisory is in place through 10 a.m. on Monday for the entire Tri-State Area. As a result, a First Alert Weather Day will be in play for at least part of the day.
A Connecticut man was arrested after allegedly driving drunk in the Bronx and hitting pedestrians on a sidewalk Friday.
Parts of New York and Connecticut could see snow Friday into Saturday. A First Alert Weather Day is in effect for the weekend due to dangerously cold temperatures.
Bundle up — New York City and the Tri-State Area's stretch of dangerously cold weather continues, and it's sticking around longer than anyone would like.
President Trump pulling funding from the Gateway Tunnel project has led to backlash from New York and New Jersey elected officials.
Former Rep. Tom Malinowski has conceded the New Jersey special election to fill Gov. Mikie Sherrill's congressional seat.
A home on Roosevelt Avenue in Bergenfield, New Jersey, went up in flames on Tuesday morning as firefighters worked to contain the blaze.
New Yorkers felt much better on Tuesday as a warm front moved toward the region. But, snow and ice could make for a potentially dangerous evening.
A New Jersey pilot and his co-pilot have been jailed in West Africa for almost six weeks after landing to refuel. CBS News New York spoke to both men on the phone.
An arrest has been made in the 2021 acid attack on Long Island college student Nafiah Ikram. Prosecutors said Terell Campbell had numerous incriminating and shocking web searches and rapped about burning someone with acid.
New Yorkers felt much better on Tuesday as a warm front moved toward the region. But, snow and ice could make for a potentially dangerous evening.
Adelphi University student Orion Newby was celebrating on Monday after a court found that he didn't use artificial intelligence to cheat on a paper.
The 140-foot cell tower in Nissequogue would fix dropped calls and spotty service, but rise far above the trees.
A Cold Weather Advisory is in place through 10 a.m. on Monday for the entire Tri-State Area. As a result, a First Alert Weather Day will be in play for at least part of the day.
President Trump pulling funding from the Gateway Tunnel project has led to backlash from New York and New Jersey elected officials.
There were many questions for the Mamdani administration about its Code Blue response during a City Council hearing Tuesday.
Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado is suspending his campaign for governor of New York.
Former Rep. Tom Malinowski has conceded the New Jersey special election to fill Gov. Mikie Sherrill's congressional seat.
A large Pride flag has been removed from the Stonewall National Monument in Greenwich Village. The National Park Service said it did so under guidance from the federal government.
The longest and largest nurses strike in New York City history is set to end after over three weeks as NYSNA says it has a tentative agreement.
Mount Sinai Health System and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield failed to reach a contract agreement by Dec. 31, which means about 9,000 physicians are no longer considered in-network.
Brooklyn's Green-Wood Cemetery is set to become the first on the East Coast to offer human composting.
The goal is to get patients drunk and high at a new research lab on the border of Nassau County and Queens.
The Patchogue-Medford School District said in a letter that the Suffolk County Department of Health alerted them about an infectious person in the school community.
New York City Department of Environmental Protection said there was a "significant reduction in water usage" throughout the Big Apple during his show. That changed as soon as his performance ended.
Catherine O'Hara, known for her roles in "Home Alone," "Schitt's Creek" and "Beetlejuice," died on Jan. 30 at the age of 71.
LUAR Creative Director Raul López says Lady Gaga's salsa-inspired dress in Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show was a moment of pride for Caribbeans and Latinos.
Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny, born Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, is one of the most-streamed artists on the planet.
The 31-year-old Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny took the stage on Sunday dressed in all white, donning a jersey with his last name, Ocasio, and the number 64.
Nic Claxton scored 28 points and had 10 rebounds to lead the Nets to a 123-113 win over the Bulls on Monday night.
Zuby Ejiofor scored six of his 25 points in overtime and No. 17 St. John's outlasted pesky Xavier 87-82 on Monday night at Madison Square Garden.
Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny, born Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, is one of the most-streamed artists on the planet.
Lindsey Vonn posted on Instagram a day after suffering a broken leg in a devastating crash at the Winter Olympics in Italy.
Google and Pepsi were among the best ads of the Big Game, while Coinbase and ai.com got failing grades, according to one ranking.
Edward R. Murrow High School's new boiler system cuts emissions while doubling as a hands-on sustainability lesson for students.
LUAR Creative Director Raul López says Lady Gaga's salsa-inspired dress in Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show was a moment of pride for Caribbeans and Latinos.
After their building managers were arrested on fraud charges, tenants in Queens say their apartments were left in chaos.
Harlem's Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture centennial anniversary began last year, and 2026 marks 100 years since the library became owner of its namesake's personal collection, making it a full-fledged research center.
Brooklyn's Green-Wood Cemetery is set to become the first on the East Coast to offer human composting.
The Halloween tradition strolled through Manhattan's East Village on Sunday, with furry friends dressed in colorful costumes.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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.
Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch made the announcement during her State of the NYPD address on Tuesday. She said it's part of an effort to bring in more officers and resources to each neighborhood. CBS News New York's Jennifer Bisram reports.
Bird watchers and photographers are over the moon to see so many of the birds of prey in the Hudson Valley. CBS News New York's Tony Aiello reports.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said the president's action were part of his "revenge tour," and New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill called the move illegal. CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn says an icy glaze is possible before midnight. Temperatures will be back up in the upper 30s on Wednesday.
As CBS News New York's Hannah Kliger explains from Midwood, the low-emission boilers in the basement connect to lessons on sustainability in the classroom.
