Cornell Tech Breaks Ground On Roosevelt Island Campus
Bloomberg Philanthropies is donating $100 million to a Cornell University graduate school for a new high-tech New York City campus breaking ground Tuesday.
Bloomberg Philanthropies is donating $100 million to a Cornell University graduate school for a new high-tech New York City campus breaking ground Tuesday.
The initiative is modeled after New York City's career and technical education programs.
Police Commissioner Bill Bratton was facing a backlash Wednesday over his assertion that the NYPD has a hard time recruiting African-American men as officers because many have arrest records.
The fine for a first-time offense would skyrocket from $1,000 to $10,000 and the maximum penalty would be $50,000.
A small group of demonstrators protested at New York City Hall against the possibility of hiring 1,000 new police officers.
Right now, there are about 800 Muslim uniformed police officers out of about 35,000. Of those, only about 20 are higher ranked officials.
New York City has seen a nearly 20 percent increase in homicides so far this year.
Mayor Bill de Blasio has made a rare appearance on a call-in radio show.
A new Quinnipiac University poll has bad news for lawmakers in Albany and Gov. Andrew Cuomo.
Appearing on "The Daily Show" on Tuesday, de Blasio acknowledged the city has seen an alarming spike in shootings this year, but also said it's an issue the Police Department is handling.
The results were determined by students who monitored 50 intersections in the Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens and Manhattan.
The two Democrats verbally sparred over the weekend about the state's legislative session -- especially the mayor's affordable housing plan.
The Health Department asserts that dogs at restaurants can create a risk to the health and safety of customers, restaurant workers and other dogs.
Developer SL Green Realty Corp. will invest about $220 million in critical improvements to Grand Central, allowing more trains to run during rush hour on the clogged 4-5-6 lines.
New York's attorney general Eric Schneiderman soon plans to submit broad and detailed legislation aimed at ending public corruption in Albany.
The mayor's visit comes at a critical time for lawmakers. The laws governing New York City's rent rules, the tax break and the policy giving the mayor control of local schools are set to expire.
The mayor admits the spike needs to be addressed, and said the NYPD will soon be announcing new strategies to fight gang on gang crime.
Prendergast indicated the first place PTC would likely be installed is n the Metro-North's New Haven line.
NYCHA has an operating deficit of nearly $100 million and some of its buildings are falling apart.
It would provide 11 percent in raises over about seven years. The agreement will save $3.4 billion in health care spending through 2018 and $1.3 billion in recurring savings every year after that.
A New York state assemblyman would like to see a tax on toilet paper flushed away.
An audit by New York City Comptroller Scott Stringer found subway tracks are filled with rats, dirt and garbage.
De Blasio will be speaking at the National Press Club Tuesday morning, followed by an afternoon speech on "the Progressive Agenda to Combat Income Inequality."
Sandra Lee, Food Network star and longtime girlfriend of Gov. Andrew Cuomo, has revealed she has breast cancer and will undergo a double mastectomy.
Despite the Central Park muggings and a dozen shootings over the weekend, Mayor Bill de Blasio was headed out-of-town for a controversial four-day trip to promote his progressive agenda.
In a statement, Israel Defense Forces said that "in response to months of continuous attacks," it conducted "precise strikes on military targets in Iran."
Friday, the city announced the completion of the second phase of what's called the Broad Channel Project in Queens, which raised four area streets and added new sewers and catch basins to the roads.
Americans discard more than 30 billion pounds of clothing every year, with 85% going into the trash. Advocates want more people to donate clothing instead, and to do so wisely.
New Jersey has issued a drought watch, and is urging residents and businesses to conserve on their own. The dry conditions could impact the availability of Christmas trees this holiday season.
CBS News New York's Derick Waller got an exclusive look inside the NYPD's major crackdown on sex trafficking in Queens.
Friday, the city announced the completion of the second phase of what's called the Broad Channel Project in Queens, which raised four area streets and added new sewers and catch basins to the roads.
Americans discard more than 30 billion pounds of clothing every year, with 85% going into the trash. Advocates want more people to donate clothing instead, and to do so wisely.
CBS News New York's Derick Waller got an exclusive look inside the NYPD's major crackdown on sex trafficking in Queens.
In 1904, the New York City subway system opened to the public and promised to meet the demand for rapid transit – and a lot has changed since then.
The 2024 World Series should be another classic, just like every other time the Yankees and Dodgers have met in the fall classic. It's the longest and richest World Series rivalry.
A firefighter died in a utility task vehicle crash while responding to a brush fire in Berlin, Connecticut on Tuesday.
A construction worker was rescued after part of a 100-year-old home's stone foundation collapsed onto him in Bridgeport, Connecticut.
Early voting started Monday in Connecticut. Here's what to know about when polls open and where to vote.
There will be no shortage of sunshine and warmth on Monday! Expect the same around the Tri-State Area for the next few days too!
The Orionid meteor shower began to peak over the weekend and is expected to be visible for a few days.
New Jersey has issued a drought watch, and is urging residents and businesses to conserve on their own. The dry conditions could impact the availability of Christmas trees this holiday season.
The CEOs of both Amtrak and NJ Transit were joined by several New Jersey members of Congress for a private tour of the system's northeast corridor Wednesday.
Two teachers were critically injured after two cars crashed in front of a Newark high school Wednesday.
The New Jersey Department of Education says the East Orange School District violated state regulations by failing to promptly notify the DOE about the conditions that caused their fiscal deficit.
Floss Stingel, a lifelong Wildwood resident, recorded the warning in 1971 as a favor for her boyfriend.
Former Abercrombie & Fitch CEO Mike Jeffries pleaded not guilty in a Long Island courtroom Friday to sex trafficking and prostitution charges.
There was an urgent call Thursday for a solution in the bankruptcy of the Harborside, a Long Island retirement community.
A licensed social worker who works with children has been charged with distributing child pornography, authorities announced Wednesday.
Voters in Suffolk County will decide on Proposition 2, which would convert cesspools to tanks connected to the sewer system.
Long Island Pizza Strong is raising money for the victims of a deadly crash in West Babylon. See the list of locations.
In a statement, Israel Defense Forces said that "in response to months of continuous attacks," it conducted "precise strikes on military targets in Iran."
Special needs students are feeling the effects of being denied services due to new regulations from the New York City Department of Education.
The vice president hit the campaign trail in Georgia with former President Obama and Bruce Springsteen, while Trump held rallies in Tempe, Ariz. and Las Vegas.
Should it be legal to take a sick day to care for your pet? That's what a proposed amendment to New York City's Earned Safe and Sick Time Act would allow.
Mike Lawler and challenger Mondaire Jones have put N.Y.'s 17th Congressional District squarely in the national spotlight.
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.
Cardi B says she's been hospitalized with a medical emergency and will have to miss her scheduled performance at ONE Musicfest in Atlanta.
Harvey Weinstein returned to a New York courtroom Wednesday for a hearing ahead of his retrial on rape charges.
The prosecutor's office said that any information about Liam Payne's death will be released through official channels.
Disgraced Hollywood movie producer Harvey Weinstein has been diagnosed with bone marrow cancer, according to numerous reports.
The cold open skit marked Baldwin's return to the comedy sketch show after the "Rust" involuntary manslaughter case was dismissed in July 2024.
The 2024 World Series should be another classic, just like every other time the Yankees and Dodgers have met in the fall classic. It's the longest and richest World Series rivalry.
To win their first World Series crown in 15 years, the Yankees will need big performances from aces Gerrit Cole and Carlos Rodón.
Sergei Bobrovsky made 24 saves for his 400th career win as the Florida Panthers defeated the New York Rangers on Thursday.
Patrick Kane scored a go-ahead, power-play goal with 3:32 remaining and the Detroit Red Wings extended their winning streak to three games, beating the New Jersey Devils 5-3.
Success came early for the Liberty, but a WNBA championship eluded them until Sunday's historic win over the Minnesota Lynx.
Rudy's Pastry Shop in Ridgewood, Queens has been serving up cookies, cakes and more for nearly nine decades.
Girls at the Brooklyn Basketball Academy say they feel energized and excited by the New York Liberty's championship win.
Elected officials in the Bronx say they haven't received confirmation from the city about the opening of a new migrant shelter.
Residents of Red Hook, Brooklyn say parts of their streets have been permanently occupied by campers and RVs.
A busy intersection in Queens has neighbors saying they feel unsafe, and they want the city to step in.
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's Congressional District 1 race on Long Island pits incumbent Republican Nick LaLota against Democratic challenger John Avlon. It's one of the races in the Tri-State Area that could decide the balance of power in Washington. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan.
With sky-high prices for World Series tickets, one New York couple is covering the cost by dipping into their wedding fund. Inside Edition caught up with Raymond Perez, who says the grand total for four tickets to Game 5 came to $9,400.
A new stretch of riverfront park is now open in Newark.
Former Abercrombie and Fitch CEO Michael Jeffries came face-to-face with a judge Friday, along with at least three alleged victims. He pleaded not guilty to federal sex trafficking charges in a Long Island courtroom. CBS News New York's Jennifer Bisram reports.
This Sunday, Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump will hold a rally at Madison Square Garden. The NYPD plans to bolster up security with protesters expected outside the venue.