Thousands of NYC families wait-listed for 3-K program
Mayor Eric Adams had previously said there were slots for every child who needed one in the free city program. CBS New York's Natalie Duddridge hears from parents impacted.
Mayor Eric Adams had previously said there were slots for every child who needed one in the free city program. CBS New York's Natalie Duddridge hears from parents impacted.
More than 2,400 New York City children are now on the waitlist for the city's free 3-K program out of the 43,000 who applied.
NYPD to fight retail theft with optional closed-circuit monitoring program.
The mayor has already added $500, but parents and members of the council's Progressive Caucus say it's just not enough. CBS New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
New York City will host a national Urban Rat Summit on Sept. 18 and 19, Mayor Eric Adams says.
The summit, which will take place on Sept. 18 and 19, will bring together a wide range of experts and leaders from across the country to better understand urban rats and how to lower their populations. CBS New York's Chris Wragge reports.
The City Council is trying to get Mayor Adams to added more money to the budget for education programs.
The mayor has already restored $500 million in funds, but parents and members of the council's Progressive Caucus say it's just not enough. CBS New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
Mayor Eric Adams says New York City is looking to redevelop more than 100 acres of waterfront in Brooklyn.
The city says the move could potentially lead to the creation of thousands of jobs. CBS New York's Jenna DeAngelis has the details.
Mayor Eric Adams says dozens of illegal cannabis shops in New York City have been ordered to close. In the first week of "Operation Padlock to Protect," the mayor says 75 locations were sealed and nearly $6 million in penalties issued.
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, lawyer and political expert J.C. Polanco and Harry Siegel, senior editor of "The City," discuss the latest in New York politics with CBS New York's Marcia Kramer.
Mayor Eric Adams met with Pope Francis in Rome on Saturday as part of his trip to Italy. Adams says the two prayed for peace and discussed efforts to combat hate.
Sammy's Law was named after 12-year-old Sammy Cohen Eckstein, who was struck and killed by a driver in Brooklyn in 2013. CBS New York's John Dias reports.
Gov. Kathy Hochul signed Sammy's Law Thursday, which grants New York City the authority to lower the citywide speed limit from 25 MPH to 20 MPH.
With rallies becoming more prevalent in New York City, Mayor Eric Adams is now reaching into his own pockets to say the city will not tolerate chaos in the name of free speech. CBS New York's Ali Bauman reports.
With new power granted by the state, New York City has launched a crackdown on illegal smoke shops.
Mayor Eric Adams is offering $5,000 of his own money for information leading to the arrest of whoever vandalized a WWI statue Monday night.
The Sheriff's Office and the NYPD said they inspected at least 20 shops across the five boroughs. CBS New York investigative reporter Tim McNicholas has the story.
Adams said he is offering $5,000 of his own money for information leading to an arrest and conviction of those responsible for the vandalism, which happened as pro-Palestinian protesters were marching to disrupt the Met Gala Monday night.
The Queens assemblyman shares his take on what's going on with college protests across the country, and the decisions by administrators to call for a police response.
Mayor Eric Adams and the NYPD are helping schools develop plans to deal with university protests, sources say. It comes after police arrested hundreds of protesters at Columbia and City College earlier this week.
CBS New York has team coverage of the NYPD's actions at the two New York City schools on Tuesday night. CBS New York's Marcia, Kramer, Christina Fan and Jessica Moore report.
Mayor Eric Adams joined NYPD officials to discuss the arrests made during pro-Palestinian protests at Columbia University and City College.
Columbia University called in the NYPD and cleared protesters from campus, ending a pro-Palestinian encampment on the school's main lawn.
FDNY Firefighter Kevin Paulicelli is on the road to recovery after receiving life-saving drug hydroxocobalamin.
Pope Francis, during a rare interview from the Vatican, urged acceptance, saying, "The Gospel is for everyone."
Jalen Brunson suffered a fracture hand in the second half of the Knicks' 130-109 loss to the Pacers on Sunday.
The Mets did not use struggling closer Edwin Diaz in a save situation during Sunday's 7-3 win over the Marlins.
John Berti and Aaron Judge homered in the Yankees' 7-2 win over the White Sox on Sunday.
FDNY Firefighter Kevin Paulicelli is on the road to recovery after receiving life-saving drug hydroxocobalamin.
Jalen Brunson suffered a fracture hand in the second half of the Knicks' 130-109 loss to the Pacers on Sunday.
Despite some lingering clouds, Sunday will be a nice finish to the weekend. Highs will reach the low 70s.
At least five small businesses in Hell's Kitchen have either had a break-in or been vandalized in just the last week.
The New York Liberty's first home game of the season, against the Indiana Fever and rookie sensation Caitlin Clark, set an all-time WNBA record with more than $2 million in tickets sold.
Despite some lingering clouds, Sunday will be a nice finish to the weekend. Highs will reach the low 70s.
Today's weather looks to be the pick of the week, as skies clear and temperatures climb.
Temperatures around New York and New Jersey will rebound nicely Monday, as highs reach the upper 60s and low 70s.
Mother's Day was mostly a gloomy day in New York City and across the Tri-State Area.
Sunday night may offer a chance to see the northern lights in suburban areas of New York City after an "extreme" geomagnetic storm reached Earth on Friday.
Despite some lingering clouds, Sunday will be a nice finish to the weekend. Highs will reach the low 70s.
Today's weather looks to be the pick of the week, as skies clear and temperatures climb.
A federal judge is considering if lawsuits against NYC congestion pricing should proceed after hours of arguments from people suing to stop the new tolls.
A doctor from New Jersey is one of more than a dozen volunteers who are stranded at a hospital in Gaza and calling on the U.S. government to get them home.
The Giants plan to wear their new "Century Red" uniform up to twice during the 2024 season.
Despite some lingering clouds, Sunday will be a nice finish to the weekend. Highs will reach the low 70s.
A federal judge is considering if lawsuits against NYC congestion pricing should proceed after hours of arguments from people suing to stop the new tolls.
Eight Cricket World Cup matches will be held at Nassau County's International Cricket Stadium in June 2024.
There's an intense debate on whether to arm school security after Farmingdale schools became the latest on Long Island to plan to hire armed guards.
Mother's Day was mostly a gloomy day in New York City and across the Tri-State Area.
Is the issue of abortion offsetting the drag on President Biden stemming from inflation nationally and immigration in a state like Arizona?
GOP Rep. Elise Stefanik of New York excoriated Biden over a paused weapons shipment to Israel in her address to the Knesset.
A federal judge is considering if lawsuits against NYC congestion pricing should proceed after hours of arguments from people suing to stop the new tolls.
The FBI seized 11 one-ounce gold bars, two one-kilogram gold bars and $486,461 from the New Jersey Democrat's home.
Michael Cohen, the key witness in the case against former President Donald Trump, faced questions from defense attorneys taking aim at his credibility.
Leonette Belfield-Carson, whose daughter Jalissa Nadine Carson died of cancer, is now an advocate for other moms with children battling cancer.
A new report from New Jersey's Department of Health shows lead levels in children are dropping but not gone.
Kyle McMorrow was just 36 years old when he suffered a stroke last year. He woke up with neck pain one day, not realizing what was happening.
Panera is phasing out a highly caffeinated selection of lemonade beverages that's at the center of several lawsuits.
Hormel Foods says potentially contaminated products were shipped to Publix and Dollar Tree distribution warehouses.
Hip-hop mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs posted a video on social media apologizing for his "inexcusable" behavior and that he takes "full responsibility" for his actions.
A six-footer with an ample black mustache, Dabney Coleman made his mark in numerous popular films.
The 2016 footage, which was obtained and published by CNN, appears to show the rap mogul hitting, dragging and kicking the singer known as Cassie.
A 50-year-old man is charged with assault after actor Steve Buscemi was punched in an apparent random attack in New York City.
Jim Parsons and Mayim Bialik are reprising their roles from "Big Bang Theory" in part one of the "Young Sheldon" series finale.
Jalen Brunson suffered a fracture hand in the second half of the Knicks' 130-109 loss to the Pacers on Sunday.
The Mets did not use struggling closer Edwin Diaz in a save situation during Sunday's 7-3 win over the Marlins.
John Berti and Aaron Judge homered in the Yankees' 7-2 win over the White Sox on Sunday.
Hannes Wolf and Mounsef Bakrar each scored a goal for New York City FC in a 2-1 win over the New York Red Bulls.
Josh Bell hit a tying homer off Edwin Díaz in a four-run ninth inning, the latest costly meltdown by the struggling New York Mets closer, and Otto Lopez singled home the winning run in the 10th as the Miami Marlins rallied for a 10-9 victory.
Traffic safety advocates in Brooklyn say the redesign of McGuinness Boulevard is inadequate, and they want changes to be implemented.
Maimonides Medical Center in Borough Park neighbors two communities that house a large Asian American population.
A Thai community is thriving along Woodside Avenue in Elmhurst, Queens.
Big Reuse says the lot helps take in 2 million pounds of food scraps and yard waste annually to create compost.
The River Garden in West Farms is a place that nurtures home-grown opportunities and curiosity.
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.
A crane went up in flames high above Manhattan, then partially collapsed onto the street below.
CBS New York's Vanessa Murdock has your seven-day forecast.
CBS New York is a proud sponsor of the 39th annual event in Central Park and our own Jessi Mitchell was the emcee.
The street festival highlighted contributions made by Palestinian residents and businesses. CBS New York's Jessica Moore reports.
Elected leaders and community members called for the release of hostages held by Hamas in Gaza. CBS New York's Jessica Moore reports.
CBS New York's Skyler Henry has the latest from Washington.