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NYC officials release unseen post-9/11 air quality documents
New York City officials released thousands of previously unseen documents questioning the air quality at Ground Zero following the 9/11 attacks.
Upper West Side double stabbing suspect arraigned on hate crime charges
The man who allegedly stabbed two people on New York's Upper West Side pleaded not guilty to hate crime charges Tuesday.
Shootings and stabbings rock area near West Indian American Day Parade
The NYPD is investigating multiple shootings and stabbings that happened Monday near the West Indian American Day Parade route.
Welles Crowther posthumously awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom
Welles Crowther, the Boston College graduate remembered as "The Man in the Red Bandana," was posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Donald Trump.
2 hospitalized after partial collapse at Bronx construction site
One person was pulled from the collapse, according to the FDNY. Two people total were rushed to a nearby hospital.
Some 41,000 Newark, N.J. students head back to school
More than 41,000 students are heading back to class across Newark, New Jersey, Tuesday following 11 weeks of summer vacation.
Bronx pizzeria owner offers free food to New Yorkers in need
A Bronx pizzeria is proving that kindness is contagious by giving slices to hungry New Yorkers.
Canada's retaliatory tariffs on $20 billion in U.S. goods take effect
Canada's steep retaliatory tariffs on $20 billion in U.S. goods took effect just after midnight ET on Tuesday, deepening the trade war between the two countries.
Macklemore's pro-Palestinian comments at MetLife Stadium upset some
Some are calling for Macklemore to be removed from Ed Sheeran's Loop tour after he used part of his opening performance on Friday and Saturday nights at MetLife Stadium to share his pro-Palestinian views about the war in Gaza.
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Newark, N.J. students head back to school
More than 41,000 students are heading back for the first day of school. It's also the first day of year seven of the district's 10-year plan to transform the system. CBS News New York's Aziza Shuler reports.
Beautiful, sunny weather for NYC with some rain coming
It's going to be a great next few days, but the chance of rain could return Thursday. CBS News New York Meteorologist Tony Sadiku has the forecast.
Gov. Kathy Hochul ramps up police presence in NYC ahead of Jewish holidays
The governor pledged a record $70 million to nearly 300 nonprofit community groups that are vulnerable to hate crimes.
Man pleads not guilty to hate crime changes stemming from Upper West Side stabbing
A man who is accused of stabbing two men in New York City pleaded not guilty to the hate crime charges. CBS News New York's Alice Gainer reports.
NYC releases trove of documents suggesting New Yorkers were misled about air quality after 9/11
The documents suggest city officials knew more about the toxicity in the air than they made public. CBS News New York's Ali Bauman breaks down the announcement, and Marcia Kramer recalls her experience at Ground Zero.
Remembering 9/11 - 25 Years Later
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NYC officials release unseen post-9/11 air quality documents
New York City officials released thousands of previously unseen documents questioning the air quality at Ground Zero following the 9/11 attacks.
Sing for Hope, borne out of 9/11, continues to unite in times of despair
In the days following the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks, two Juilliard students felt an overwhelming need to do something to help.
Retired NYPD officer's 1st Precinct memo book now a valued 9/11 artifact
An NYPD officer recently went back to the precinct closest to ground zero and opened the memo book he carried on Sept. 11, 2001. He is now sharing its contents publicly for the first time since that day.
NYC street renamed for off-duty NYPD officer who died in 9/11 terror attacks
NYPD Officer John William Perry was killed when the north tower collapsed on Sept. 11, 2001.
Origami installation commemorates 9/11 at Lower Manhattan church
Trinity Church is commemorating 9/11 with a large-scale origami installation at St. Paul's Chapel in Lower Manhattan.
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9/11 memorial service should be about remembrance, not politics, Mamdani says
This year's 9/11 memorial service will be Zohran Mamdani's first as mayor of New York City.
NYC leaders announce $1 million investment in 9/11 educational programs
New York City Council members announced an investment in how future generations learn about 9/11 and hosted a wreath-laying ceremony to mark 25 years since the attack.
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NYC Mayor Mamdani wants New Yorkers to remember the heroes of 9/11
Mayor Zohran Mamdani is making private visits to New York City firehouses as we approach 25 years since the Sept. 11, 2001 terror attacks.
36 names added to FDNY World Trade Center Memorial Wall
Thirty-six more names were added to the FDNY's World Trade Center Memorial Wall to honor members who died due to 9/11-related illnesses.
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First Alert Weather
Beautiful, sunny weather for NYC with some rain coming
It's going to be a great next few days, but the chance of rain could return Thursday. CBS News New York Meteorologist Tony Sadiku has the forecast.
First Alert Weather 101: Have a meteorologist visit your classroom!
From the science of forecasting to weather safety – First Alert Weather 101 is an interactive way to get students thinking about STEM. There's also a chance your students might be on TV.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani
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Mamdani faces questions about encrypted Signal channel for influencers
NYC Mayor Mamdani is facing questions about the city's use of an encrypted messaging channel to send information to social media influencers.
NYC leaders, police ramp up security for J'Ouvert, West Indian Day Parade
The cultural celebration draws a big crowd every year on Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn, but it has resulted in some violence in the past.
NYC Mayor Mamdani meets with Jewish leaders ahead of Rosh Hashanah
Ahead of the Jewish High Holidays, Mayor Zohran Mamdani visited Eichler's Judaica store in Borough Park.
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9/11 memorial service should be about remembrance, not politics, Mamdani says
This year's 9/11 memorial service will be Zohran Mamdani's first as mayor of New York City.
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NYC Mayor Mamdani wants New Yorkers to remember the heroes of 9/11
Mayor Zohran Mamdani is making private visits to New York City firehouses as we approach 25 years since the Sept. 11, 2001 terror attacks.
City Council holds hearing on plans for future Legionnaires' outbreaks
New York City officials are taking a close look at the city's response to the recent Legionnaires' outbreak on the Upper East Side and how to protect residents from the disease in the future.
NYC officials ban AI in the classroom until high school
Artificial intelligence will be banned in New York City public schools until students reach high school, Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced Wednesday.
Hochul demands feds restore $87 million in security funding owed to N.Y.
Gov. Kathy Hochul says she is tired of waiting for the White House to restore tens of millions of dollars in counterterrorism funding to New York, a vow President Trump made nearly a year ago.
New plan unveiled to prevent Legionnaires' disease after deadly NYC outbreak
City officials said they want to expand oversight of cooling towers, which can contain Legionella bacteria. The plan is to track registered towers and crack down on unregistered ones.
CBS New York Investigates
Share your N.Y. and N.J. E-ZPass and Tolls by Mail story with us
CBS News New York is investigating the cashless tolling system in New York and New Jersey. Unpaid tolls can spiral into crushing debt — but that's just one of many issues drivers face.
Submit a tip to the CBS New York Investigative Team
A great investigative news tip should explain the situation in detail, be newsworthy, and have real-world consequences.
Car registered to former Tuckahoe police chief involved in reported hit-and-runs
A CBS News New York investigation has found that a car registered to the former police chief of Tuckahoe in Westchester County was involved in multiple reported hit-and-runs within minutes.
Squatters found in 27 NYCHA units under new inspection program, agency says
NYCHA says it's found squatters in 27 units over the past few months as it's launched a new monthly inspection program for vacant units.
Health insurers seeking to raise premiums on New Yorkers again
New Yorkers who buy their own health insurance could pay more as insurers file requests with the State Department of Financial Services to increase premiums.
NYC on pace for the most manhole fires, smoking manholes since 2015, data shows
A CBS News New York Investigation finds New York City is on pace for the most manhole fires in 11 years.
Sail4th 250 ticket cancellations under review by NYC regulators
New York City regulators are reviewing complaints after Sail4th 250 canceled some customers' tickets without offering refunds, citing weather damage.
Woman's death in Bronx puts spotlight on NYS probe of unlawful medical spas
The death of a woman who visited a Bronx lifestyle center for a popular anti-aging injection is raising questions about the safety of treatments used to keep people beautiful.
New York's housing crisis a goldmine for fraudsters, data shows
Complaints about New York rental schemes jumped 55% over the last few years, according to new data obtained by CBS News New York.
Featured Stories & Web Exclusives
AI, robotic companions help senior New Yorkers feel less lonely
Robots with artificial intelligence and animatronic dogs are helping older adults feel less lonely as they navigate living alone in New York.
Long Island's "human calendar" wows people with his photographic memory
Ethan Funk, a 20-year-old Long Island college student, can tell you what day of the week any particular date fell on, regardless of how long ago it was.
3 young people save autistic, nonverbal Newark camper's life
A camper and two lifeguards went to a Newark pool expecting a normal summer day. A child's life depended on all three.
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He's back! Aaron Judge activated by Yankees
Aaron Judge was reinstated from the 60-day injured list Monday night by the New York Yankees.
Mets score 7 in fourth to erase deficit, beat Marlins 9-4
Bo Bichette's go-ahead single and Ewing's 2-run double turned a 4-3 deficit into a 7-4 Mets lead.
Gerrit Cole gives up 4 solo homers in Yankees' loss to Padres
Fernando Tatis Jr., Jake Cronenworth and Manny Machado hit consecutive home runs off Gerrit Cole to open the bottom of the first inning, and the Padres held off the Yankees 4-3 on Sunday.
Bo Bichette's 3-run blast lifts Mets over Giants
Bo Bichette launched a go-ahead three-run homer with two outs in the eighth inning after an intentional walk to Juan Soto, and the Mets rallied for a 4-2 victory over the Giants on Sunday.
Sounders' Andrew Thomas, Red Bulls' Ethan Horvath duel to 0-0 draw
The Sounders and Red Bulls played to a 0-0 draw on Saturday night.
Cost of Caregiving
AI, robotic companions help senior New Yorkers feel less lonely
Robots with artificial intelligence and animatronic dogs are helping older adults feel less lonely as they navigate living alone in New York.
AI and robotic companions helping aging New Yorkers
With millions of older adults living at home, there are often lonely stretches of time. To fill the gap, the New York State Office for the Aging is turning to artificial intelligence and robotic companions to help. CBS News New York's Jennifer Bisram reports.
The Cost of Caregiving: When does driving among senior citizens become a concern?
CBS News New York's Jennifer Bisram has more on how seniors get around after handing over the keys.
Seniors are spending more time on their phones, AARP says
The number of older adults using smartphones soared from 55% in 2016 to 90% now, according to the AARP. That makes senior citizens one of the fastest growing groups using digital devices.
Seniors are spending more and more time on their phones
The number of older adults using smartphones soared from 55% in 2016 to 90% now, according to the AARP. That makes senior citizens one of the fastest growing groups using digital devices. CBS News New York's Jennifer Bisram reports.
#ClubCalvi: CBS New York Book Club with Mary Calvi
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Brenda Janowitz on "The Introvert's Guide to Kissing In Europe"
Brenda Janowitz discusses her personal connection to her new young adult book, "The Introvert's Guide to Kissing in Europe."
Brenda Janowitz on her first YA book, "The Introvert's Guide to Kissing In Europe"
Brenda Janowitz discusses her personal connection to her new young adult book, "The Introvert's Guide to Kissing in Europe."
Jean Kwok on her romantasy "Dominion" and her upcoming sequel
"Dominion" by Jean Kwok is set in a magical world divided into four dominions where a young woman with amnesia encounters a fierce warrior as demons threaten everything.
Author Jean Kwok talks about her new book "Dominion"
"Dominion" by Jean Kwok is set in a magical world divided into four dominions where a young woman with amnesia encounters a fierce warrior as demons threaten everything. Kwok spoke with Mary Calvi about it.
Charles Lachman on "They Shall Not See the Dawn" about the WWII manhunt for Nazis
The new book "They Shall Not See the Dawn" by Charles Lachman is about a U.S. Army unit's manhunt for the most wanted Nazis of World War II.
#BetterTogether: Class Act with Chris Wragge
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Class Act visits The Urban Assembly Maker Academy
The Urban Assembly Maker Academy in Manhattan is built around career and technical education pathways with hands-on learning in the classroom.
Bayside High School boasts CTE programs preparing students for the future
Bayside High School in Queens has six different career and technical education programs that are mandatory for all 3,000 students.
Bayside High School celebrates 90 years of excellence
Bayside High School alumni and staff cut a ribbon for the school's 90th birthday to start a month-long celebration.
Athletic director Joe Capuana reflects on what makes Bayside so special
Athletic director Joe Capuana is retiring after 30 years and describes what makes the Bayside High School Community like no other.
Class Act with Chris Wragge visits Bayside High School
CBS News New York's Chris Wragge takes us to Bayside High School, known for its six career and technical education programs preparing students for the future.
Sports medicine and management program creates special opportunities for students
One of the six CTE programs at Bayside High School is in sports medicine and management. It focuses on everything from medicine to physical therapy, rehab, coaching and much more. CBS News New York's Chris Wragge has the details.
Class Act with Chris Wragge visits Newark Tech
Class Act with Chris Wragge is back for our fourth season live from Newark Tech in Essex County, New Jersey.
Class Act with Chris Wragge announces 1st stop of new school year
Join us this Friday morning live from Newark Tech in New Jersey.
Commack High School's legendary band teacher retiring
Commack High School's legendary band teacher, Dr. Frank Hansen, is retiring after 40 years.
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2 hospitalized after partial collapse at Bronx construction site
One person was pulled from the collapse, according to the FDNY. Two people total were rushed to a nearby hospital.
Upper West Side double stabbing suspect arraigned on hate crime charges
The man who allegedly stabbed two people on New York's Upper West Side pleaded not guilty to hate crime charges Tuesday.
Bronx pizzeria owner offers free food to New Yorkers in need
A Bronx pizzeria is proving that kindness is contagious by giving slices to hungry New Yorkers.
NYC officials release unseen post-9/11 air quality documents
New York City officials released thousands of previously unseen documents questioning the air quality at Ground Zero following the 9/11 attacks.
Possible sewage discharge in popular lake angers Staten Island residents
There are questions about what may have ended up in the water at popular Clove Lakes Park on Staten Island.
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Calmer weather pattern makes for a nice Labor Day weekend in New York
After a week filled with periods of storminess and high humidity, a calmer and drier weather pattern is settling in for the holiday weekend.
Rain lingers in NYC with some stronger storms possible in N.J.
Severe storms returned to the Tri-State Area, making it a soggy Thursday morning.
Heavy rain, storms threaten NYC area with possible flash flooding
The rain returns Tuesday with the possibility of severe storms and downpours that can cause flash flooding in the New York City area.
ICE enforcement impacting economy in parts of Connecticut
Activity by ICE agents is putting a chill on the economy in parts of Connecticut after an estimated 100 people were recently grabbed off the streets of Danbury and other communities.
Increased chance of showers, storms this week in NYC
A First Alert Weather Day has been issued for Tuesday and Wednesday due to the threat of strong to severe thunderstorms.
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Some 41,000 Newark, N.J. students head back to school
More than 41,000 students are heading back to class across Newark, New Jersey, Tuesday following 11 weeks of summer vacation.
Macklemore's pro-Palestinian comments at MetLife Stadium upset some
Some are calling for Macklemore to be removed from Ed Sheeran's Loop tour after he used part of his opening performance on Friday and Saturday nights at MetLife Stadium to share his pro-Palestinian views about the war in Gaza.
Passaic, N.J. postpones Mexican Independence Day Parade over ICE concerns
Passaic's Mexican Independence Day Parade has been postponed, with officials citing concerns about recent arrests by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Woman jumps from third-floor window of burning home in Elizabeth, N.J.
A fast-moving fire early Sunday morning forced a woman to jump from a third-floor window in Elizabeth, New Jersey. City officials said the 50-year-old landed in the driveway of 470 Jefferson Ave.
Wildlife rescuers concerned underpass netting is putting birds at risk
New York wildlife advocates are calling for a ban on underpass netting, saying pigeons are getting trapped and dying.
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Woman found dead in Long Island home prompts murder investigation
Police in Suffolk County, Long Island, say a woman found dead inside her home Thursday was murdered. Her body was found by a family member inside her Sayville home. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
Long Island woman found dead in her home, prompting murder investigation
A Sayville woman was found dead Thursday night, and police said they believe she was a victim of violence. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
Woman found dead in Long Island home prompts murder investigation
A 62-year-old woman was found dead inside her Sayville home Thursday night. Police say she was a victim of violence.
Imitation presidential limo carrying Trump impersonator impounded on L.I.
Police on Long Island recently impounded an imitation presidential limousine that was part of a mock motorcade and carrying a President Trump look-alike.
Video shows rare whale sharks just 100 miles off New York City
Massive whale sharks were recently spotted surfacing right next to a boat near New York City, turning an ordinary day on the water into an extraordinary encounter.
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Canada's retaliatory tariffs on $20 billion in U.S. goods take effect
Canada's steep retaliatory tariffs on $20 billion in U.S. goods took effect just after midnight ET on Tuesday, deepening the trade war between the two countries.
Macklemore's pro-Palestinian comments at MetLife Stadium upset some
Some are calling for Macklemore to be removed from Ed Sheeran's Loop tour after he used part of his opening performance on Friday and Saturday nights at MetLife Stadium to share his pro-Palestinian views about the war in Gaza.
Passaic, N.J. postpones Mexican Independence Day Parade over ICE concerns
Passaic's Mexican Independence Day Parade has been postponed, with officials citing concerns about recent arrests by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Education experts discuss decision to ban AI in NYC public schools
New York City's decision to ban artificial intelligence in public school classrooms until high school has become a major talking point among parents, politicians and education experts.
Trump administration makes another Supreme Court appeal on mail ballot fight
The filing comes after a U.S. District Court judge extended an order against the Postal Service enforcing President Trump's executive order for the November elections.
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Study shows dramatic increase in U.S. kids taking GLP-1s for weight loss
A new study from NYU shows that the number of American children taking GLP-1s for weight loss has increased 300-fold since 2019.
Report offers new insight on health impact of 9/11 attacks on first responders
A report released Tuesday is offering a new glimpse into the health impact the 9/11 attacks continue to have on FDNY first responders.
Death toll rises to 11 in Upper East Side Legionnaires' outbreak, officials say
Two more people who were sickened in the Upper East Side Legionnaires' disease cluster have died, health officials announced Friday.
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1st "booster pack" pacemaker implanted in adult with congenital heart defect
A new electronic device that's the size of a grain of rice is making a big difference for heart patients.
Pennsylvania records first 2 measles deaths in 35 years
Pennsylvania has recorded its first two deaths connected to measles in 35 years.
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Macklemore's pro-Palestinian comments at MetLife Stadium upset some
Some are calling for Macklemore to be removed from Ed Sheeran's Loop tour after he used part of his opening performance on Friday and Saturday nights at MetLife Stadium to share his pro-Palestinian views about the war in Gaza.
John Galliano's Met Gala exhibit canceled amid backlash
The Met's decision to highlight the work by designer John Galliano sparked widespread controversy due to his history of antisemitic and racist comments.
Tim Curry, star of "The Rocky Horror Picture Show," dies at 80
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
Dolly Parton remembered by fellow stars, politicans: "A true loss for millions"
President Trump said that he would be "lowering the American flag" throughout the nation for one week in Dolly Parton's honor.
NYC's Empire State Building pays tribute to Dolly Parton with pink lights
NYC's Empire State Building paid tribute to music legend Dolly Parton Tuesday night. Parton, 80, died Tuesday in Nashville, her family announced.
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He's back! Aaron Judge activated by Yankees
Aaron Judge was reinstated from the 60-day injured list Monday night by the New York Yankees.
Mets score 7 in fourth to erase deficit, beat Marlins 9-4
Bo Bichette's go-ahead single and Ewing's 2-run double turned a 4-3 deficit into a 7-4 Mets lead.
Gerrit Cole gives up 4 solo homers in Yankees' loss to Padres
Fernando Tatis Jr., Jake Cronenworth and Manny Machado hit consecutive home runs off Gerrit Cole to open the bottom of the first inning, and the Padres held off the Yankees 4-3 on Sunday.
Bo Bichette's 3-run blast lifts Mets over Giants
Bo Bichette launched a go-ahead three-run homer with two outs in the eighth inning after an intentional walk to Juan Soto, and the Mets rallied for a 4-2 victory over the Giants on Sunday.
Sounders' Andrew Thomas, Red Bulls' Ethan Horvath duel to 0-0 draw
The Sounders and Red Bulls played to a 0-0 draw on Saturday night.
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Bronx pizzeria owner offers free food to New Yorkers in need
A Bronx pizzeria is proving that kindness is contagious by giving slices to hungry New Yorkers.
Rising costs put squeeze on Brooklyn Community Services mobile shower bus
Brooklyn Community Services says keeping its mobile shower program running is becoming increasingly difficult as the costs of fuel, hygiene products and other expenses rise.
Meet one of the most genealogically documented families in America
The Brooklyn family traces its roots to Pieter Claesen Wyckoff, who arrived in the New World 400 years ago. Today, descendants connect through reunions, Zoom calls and a massive genealogical database.
EMT who saved man's life at Knicks parade honored by Red Cross
An off-duty volunteer EMT was honored Wednesday for saving a man's life at the 2026 New York Knicks Championship parade.
Kids take a swing at tennis at free Harlem sports clinic
With tickets to the U.S. Open skyrocketing, tennis advocates in the Harlem community are working to make the sport more accessible for New Yorkers.
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See photos of the 2026 NYC Easter Parade and Bonnet Festival
People dressed in elaborate headgear and paraded up Fifth Avenue for New York City's Easter Sunday tradition.
Halloween Dog Parade 2025 photos from Tompkins Square Park
The Halloween tradition strolled through Manhattan's East Village on Sunday, with furry friends dressed in colorful costumes.
Attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder
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.
Easter Parade and Bonnet Festival 2025 in NYC
The annual Easter Parade and Easter Bonnet Festival was held in Manhattan on April 20, 2025.
Notable Deaths in 2025
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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Newark, N.J. students head back to school
More than 41,000 students are heading back for the first day of school. It's also the first day of year seven of the district's 10-year plan to transform the system. CBS News New York's Aziza Shuler reports.
Beautiful, sunny weather for NYC with some rain coming
It's going to be a great next few days, but the chance of rain could return Thursday. CBS News New York Meteorologist Tony Sadiku has the forecast.
Gov. Kathy Hochul ramps up police presence in NYC ahead of Jewish holidays
The governor pledged a record $70 million to nearly 300 nonprofit community groups that are vulnerable to hate crimes.
Man pleads not guilty to hate crime changes stemming from Upper West Side stabbing
A man who is accused of stabbing two men in New York City pleaded not guilty to the hate crime charges. CBS News New York's Alice Gainer reports.
NYC releases trove of documents suggesting New Yorkers were misled about air quality after 9/11
The documents suggest city officials knew more about the toxicity in the air than they made public. CBS News New York's Ali Bauman breaks down the announcement, and Marcia Kramer recalls her experience at Ground Zero.
