Transportation Advocates Rally For More Speed Cameras Around NYC School Zones
Only 140 schools around the city have speed zones enforced by cameras, which is about 7 percent.
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Only 140 schools around the city have speed zones enforced by cameras, which is about 7 percent.
CBS2 has learned that donations collected by Mayor Bill de Blasio as he ran for mayor have been deemed questionable and are also under the microscope.
New legislation backed by Sen. Jeffrey Klein would extend sentences for large-scale gun traffickers to a 15 year minimum, with a maximum of life in prison without parole.
He steadfastly insists that he and his team did nothing wrong while federal and state investigators probe his campaign fundraising apparatus.
City Hall received subpoenas from the U.S. attorney's office in Manhattan and from the Manhattan district attorney's office, mayoral counsel Maya Wiley said Wednesday.
Mayor Bill de Blasio's office, and some members of the mayor's inner circle, have been subpoenaed as state and federal prosecutors sniff around how the mayor raised campaign cash.
With boxes, bags and shopping carts, people waited along 43rd Street between 10th and 9th avenues for Shred Fest 2016.
De Blasio is demanding the board hire an outside operations consultant, establish a blue-ribbon panel to identify its failures, enhance poll worker training, and improve communications with voters.
Officials say they want the event to reduce emissions and bring attention to the need for more investment in mass transit.
The People's Climate Movement came to the steps of City Hall Friday to send a message to Mayor Bill de Blasio.
A New York City Council committee on Thursday held a public hearing about faulty elevators in public housing, after a report that complaints were not addressed.
The City Hall ceremony Thursday morning capped a City Council effort to rein in aggressive panhandlers who have flooded the square, some harassing pedestrians for money.
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority has still not decided how to handle the shutdown of the L Train for overdue repairs.
Hillary Clinton was projected as the winner Tuesday night in the New York Democratic presidential primary.
The plan includes monitoring and controlling the mosquito population, expanding the capacity to meet the demands of increased testing of pregnant women and launching an awareness campaign.
Hundreds of protesters gathered outside the Grand Hyatt in Midtown Manhattan Thursday to protest GOP front-runner Donald Trump at the New York State Republican Committee's annual gala.
Cuomo said the state is accelerating the timelines so that construction on the 1.2 million square foot expansion will begin this fall.
New York state Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Tuesday that he wants to spend $5 million on a feasibility study that will make it easier to get on and off Long Island.
Mayor Bill de Blasio said Monday that he will no longer talk about a widening federal corruption investigation that stretches from the NYPD to his own fundraising.
Mayor Bill de Blasio on Tuesday knocked down a published report claiming that he is delaying work on the city's third water tunnel.
The City Council Transportation Committee will vote Wednesday on legislation that will provide allocated zones for the costumed characters that are seen in Times Square.
The city has launched an aggressive push to rid the city of the rogue motorcycle gangs that threaten drivers and pedestrians.
A new bill would give pedestrians the right of way, even when the crossing light is flashing.
Two state lawmakers have urged Mayor Bill de Blasio to put off his plan to rezone the Flushing West area of the borough until improvements are made to the No. 7 Train.
Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump have "home-court advantage" with big leads in New York heading into the state's primaries in April, according to a new poll.
It's the busiest day of the year at the Hunts Point Produce Market, where trucks are loaded up with millions of pounds of produce. Some of it will likely end up on your Thanksgiving plate.
A fire ripped through several apartments in Inwood, Manhattan on Tuesday morning, injuring 15 people.
Israel and the Iran-backed group Hezbollah have apparently reached an agreement to end their year-long war in Lebanon.
A Thanksgiving winter storm is headed for the New York area, but first we had to deal with some rain Tuesday morning.
An Osprey being used to ferry White House staff and government officials from an event in New York was grounded Monday.
It's the busiest day of the year at the Hunts Point Produce Market, where trucks are loaded up with millions of pounds of produce. Some of it will likely end up on your Thanksgiving plate.
A fire ripped through several apartments in Inwood, Manhattan on Tuesday morning, injuring 15 people.
A Thanksgiving winter storm is headed for the New York area, but first we had to deal with some rain Tuesday morning.
An Osprey being used to ferry White House staff and government officials from an event in New York was grounded Monday.
A CBS News New York investigation found online loopholes may be putting New York City's effort to prevent lithium-ion battery fires at risk.
A Thanksgiving winter storm is headed for the New York area, but first we had to deal with some rain Tuesday morning.
A Thanksgiving storm is forecast to bring rain, and even snow, for some parts of New York and New Jersey.
Thanksgiving week starts Monday with partly sunny skies and temps in the mid 50s, but things will change from there.
The MTA announced the Federal Highway Administration has given congestion pricing the green light, clearing the way for it to start on Jan. 5, 2025.
After a long period of drought and fire hazards, we're getting an early taste of winter. New York, New Jersey and Connecticut have been desperate for rain.
A Thanksgiving winter storm is headed for the New York area, but first we had to deal with some rain Tuesday morning.
New data shows car thefts at Port authority parking lots are spiking by more than 50% this quarter amid the annual holiday travel surge.
A fire in Newark Saturday left more than 80 people - mostly senior citizens - homeless just days before Thanksgiving.
A Thanksgiving storm is forecast to bring rain, and even snow, for some parts of New York and New Jersey.
It's Thanksgiving week and what is expected to be a record number of people will be hitting the road or taking to the sky to celebrate.
A Babylon boat yard went up in flames after an intoxicated woman drove the wrong way and crashed into boats, police said.
New Jersey Sen. George Helmy said congestion pricing could drive businesses out of New York City and into the Garden State on "The Point with Marcia Kramer."
Thanksgiving week starts Monday with partly sunny skies and temps in the mid 50s, but things will change from there.
The MTA announced the Federal Highway Administration has given congestion pricing the green light, clearing the way for it to start on Jan. 5, 2025.
After a long period of drought and fire hazards, we're getting an early taste of winter. New York, New Jersey and Connecticut have been desperate for rain.
President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden made a rare visit to Staten Island on Monday to honor service members and their families ahead of Thanksgiving.
U.S. Attorney for the Southern District Damian Williams announced plans to resign Monday.
Special counsel Jack Smith asked a federal judge to toss out the charges against President-elect Donald Trump in the case stemming from the 2020 election.
New Jersey Sen. George Helmy said congestion pricing could drive businesses out of New York City and into the Garden State on "The Point with Marcia Kramer."
Democrats say they're concerned or scared Trump will threaten their rights, but fewer than half feel motivated to oppose him.
Whole Foods Market stores in five states sold recalled carrots and celery sticks that could contain E. coli.
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.
New York's iconic Blue Man Group is packing it in after more than 30 years on stage.
Chuck Woolery was inducted into the American TV Game Show Hall of Fame in 2007 and earned a daytime Emmy nomination in 1978.
Lawyers for actor Jonathan Majors and Grace Jabbari agreed to dismiss the case with prejudice, according to a joint filing in Manhattan federal court.
Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, AMC and fans react to the debate over in-theater singing during "Wicked."
A federal judge is deciding whether to release Sean "Diddy" Combs on bail as he awaits trial on sex trafficking and racketeering charges.
Dennis Schroder scored 31 points, and the undermanned Brooklyn Nets rallied to beat Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors on Monday night.
OG Anunoby scored a career-high 40 points, and the Knicks rode a torrid start to a 145-118 rout of the Denver Nuggets.
Nico Hischier recorded his first career hat trick to give the New Jersey Devils a 5-2 win over the Nashville Predators.
Lucas Raymond scored the go-ahead goal in the third period and the Red Wings rallied to beat the Islanders 4-2.
The St. Louis Blues beat the New York Rangers 5-2 in Jim Montgomery's coaching debut.
Tenants in a six-story building in Queens say they were forced to climb stairs amid a six-week-long elevator outage.
The new Davis Center will bring back the wonder of skating and swimming alongside Harlem Meer in Central Park.
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.
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."
Tuesday is expected to be one of the busiest travel days of the year as people are on the move for Thanksgiving. CBS News New York's Tony Sadiku, Zinnia Maldonado and Guy Staniar have team coverage.
A fire ripped through several apartments in Inwood, Manhattan on Tuesday morning, injuring 15 people. CBS News New York's John Dias reports from the scene.
Trucks are being loaded up with millions of pounds of produce for distribution throughout New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. Some of it will likely end up on your Thanksgiving plate. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
Jessica Tisch is taking the position of police commissioner while a pile of scandals is continuing to plague the mayor's office, but she says one of her top focuses will be building public confidence and trust in the NYPD. CBS News Law Enforcement Contributor Richard Esposito details what's next.
The rain that made travel a bit more complicated Tuesday morning is clearing out, but Thanksgiving looks like it'll be a washout. CBS News New York's Tony Sadiku has a look at the First Alert Weather forecast.
