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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.
These reported assaults have been increasing for nearly a decade now.
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.
Melinda Katz also said the two also had documents and notebooks with a hit list of police officers, judges, politicians, celebrities, bankers and others. CBS New York's Alice Gainer reports.
Christian Antoine was headed home when police say a Mercedes Benz hit him on Glenwood Road and East 81st during a chain-reaction crash.
CBS New York's Lori Bordonaro spoke with the victim's grieving family and has more on the investigation.
A large crowd was on hand Sunday. All proceeds went to to the PBA's Widows and Children's Fund.
The mayor wants to convince City Council leaders not to overturn his veto on the How Many Stops Act.
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
Newly elected City Councilman Yusef Salaam, who was wrongfully convicted and imprisoned in the Central Park Five case, says he was stopped by police without explanation Friday night. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/49tDPcT
Salaam said he was diving with his wife and family when he was pulled over.
The New York City Council will meet on Tuesday to override Mayor Eric Adams' veto of the controversial How Many Stops Act. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/47QPsZW
The measure, which was passed in December, would require the NYPD to document every stop they make.
Hochul spoke Thursday in Manhattan about her push to increase the number of offenses that can be prosecuted.
Hochul spoke Thursday in Manhattan about her push to increase the number of offenses that can be prosecuted. CBS New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
CBS law enforcement contributor and former NYPD Deputy Commissioner Richard Esposito weighs in on Mayor Eric Adams' veto of the bill and ways to improve police transparency.
The mayor is expected to discuss his opposition to the How Many Stops Act and his plans to deal with the city's ongoing asylum seeker crisis. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook has a preview.
In the Queens neighborhood known as Little Guyana, preparations are underway for the community's annual Diwali festival.
Tenants in Brooklyn rallied Thursday to demand the passage of a bill in New York that would allow them to buy their apartment building from their landlord.
A scathing new audit report says poor management of a New York City-run rental assistance program led to major problems for families in need of housing.
The Bergen Beach home on East 72nd Street and Avenue K has become a neighborhood attraction.
New Jersey American Water customers in Bridgewater, Raritan and Somerville remained under a boil water advisory Thursday.
In the Queens neighborhood known as Little Guyana, preparations are underway for the community's annual Diwali festival.
Tenants in Brooklyn rallied Thursday to demand the passage of a bill in New York that would allow them to buy their apartment building from their landlord.
A scathing new audit report says poor management of a New York City-run rental assistance program led to major problems for families in need of housing.
The Bergen Beach home on East 72nd Street and Avenue K has become a neighborhood attraction.
New York City is turning to technology and young people to help put an end to the dangerous epidemic of subway surfing.
Police say a shooting at the University of Bridgeport was an isolated incident that did not involve students.
The Halloween weather forecast for 2024 shows several record highs are in jeopardy around New York and New Jersey.
Connecticut voters are getting their chance as America decides on the next president, but that's not the only thing voters will see on their 2024 ballot.
The New York City area will see a warm-up to close out the month, with record highs in jeopardy on Halloween.
A frost advisory will be in effect in parts of the Tri-State Area early Sunday morning.
New Jersey American Water customers in Bridgewater, Raritan and Somerville remained under a boil water advisory Thursday.
A water main break in Somerville, New Jersey has left most of the borough without any water.
Police officers raced into a burning New Jersey home and saved a woman's life, and the heroic rescue was captured on camera.
Students and staff have been displaced from their New Jersey elementary school after the discovery of mold shut their school building down.
The Halloween weather forecast for 2024 shows several record highs are in jeopardy around New York and New Jersey.
An all-out manhunt is underway after a New York State Police trooper was shot by a driver on the Southern State Parkway.
The suspect in the murder of Sabina Rosas has been found dead, police said Wednesday.
Sabina Rosas, 33, was found dead in a room at the Shou Sugi Ban House wellness resort in the Hamptons on Monday.
Clean water is on the ballot in Long Island's Suffolk County. Proposition 2 asks voters to approve a small new sales tax to protect drinking water and waterways.
The NY-1 race on Long Island pits incumbent Republican Nick LaLota against Democratic challenger John Avlon.
New York City is turning to technology and young people to help put an end to the dangerous epidemic of subway surfing.
A Republican-led House panel has referred former Gov. Andrew Cuomo to the Justice Department for potential prosecution for allegedly lying to Congress in September about his role in a COVID report on nursing home deaths.
As America decides control of the House of Representatives, no race is tighter or more expensive than New York's 19th Congressional District.
Starting in February, New Yorkers will no longer be breaking the law when crossing the street in between traffic, and will no longer receive a fine for jaywalking.
Republicans seized on comments made by President Biden appearing to refer to Trump supporters as "garbage."
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.
The worst rates of the infection known as "walking pneumonia" or "white lung pneumonia" are in young children ages 2 to 4 years old.
Rwanda says it's gaining control of a Marburg outbreak, but U.S. authorities are taking no chances as another killer virus spreads fast.
Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine has been arrested in New York City for alleged violations of the conditions of supervised release that were set when he was sentenced several years ago to two years in prison in a racketeering case.
Teri Garr rose from being a background dancer in Elvis Presley movies to co-star in such favorites as "Young Frankenstein" and "Tootsie."
Timothée Chalamet surprised the crowd at his own look-alike contest at Washington Square Park in Manhattan.
The lead singer-songwriter for the superstar band Fleetwood Mac who became a superstar solo artist talks about her latest song, "The Lighthouse," that was inspired by her own experience with abortion, and a strong desire to "do something."
Cardi B says she's been hospitalized with a medical emergency and will have to miss her scheduled performance at ONE Musicfest in Atlanta.
Free agent Juan Soto is certain to get an astronomical contract this offseason, but the Yankees will have major competition.
The New York City Marathon charts a 26.2 mile course throughout all five boroughs this Sunday. Here's a look at the route maps.
The New York City marathon takes over the city this Sunday, with several major roads and bridges closed across the five boroughs.
The New York City marathon is back this Sunday, Nov. 3, 2024. Here's everything to know about the route from the start to finish.
Jacob Markstrom stopped 20 shots for his 21st career shutout as the New Jersey Devils beat the Vancouver Canucks 6-0 on Wednesday night.
In the Queens neighborhood known as Little Guyana, preparations are underway for the community's annual Diwali festival.
The Bergen Beach home on East 72nd Street and Avenue K has become a neighborhood attraction.
The landmarked library branch in Harlem underwent a $34.4 million renovation from top to bottom.
A Brooklyn-based nonprofit is working to make a positive change in the form of student graduations in the community.
A Harlem preschool teacher was honored Monday for his three decades of serving students, some as young as 3 years old.
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."
New York City's iconic Halloween parade in Greenwich Village returned Thursday night. Hundreds of people dressed in costumes marched in one of the most popular events of the year. CBS News New York's Ali Bauman was in the middle of it all.
The NYPD is looking for a man accused of assaulting a woman and leaving her unconscious outside a Manhattan hotel.
Off-Broadway shows are taking on some serious topics this fall. CBS News New York's Dave Carlin takes a look at three new plays.
The FDNY is investigating what led to manhole fires on the Lower East Side on Thursday afternoon.
Police say a 17-year-old boy was shot in the leg on the Upper West Side on Thursday evening.
