What NYC's mayor does and doesn't control
Zohran Mamdani made many promises on the campaign trail. What powers will he have as chief executive of one of the biggest and most complicated cities in the world?
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Zohran Mamdani made many promises on the campaign trail. What powers will he have as chief executive of one of the biggest and most complicated cities in the world?
Zohran Mamdani, a 34-year-old democratic socialist state assemblyman from Queens, will be New York City's 111th mayor.
The former New York governor's attempt at a political comeback fell short in the race to occupy Gracie Mansion.
The 34-year-old Queens Assemblyman will be the 111th mayor of New York City, and the city's first Muslim and first Indian American mayor.
McGreevey will take on James Solomon in a Dec. 2 runoff election in the race for mayor of Jersey City, the state's second-largest city.
Three of the proposals have to do with the City Council's role in land use decision making.
Millions of New Yorkers lined up to cast their ballots on Election Day.
Tuesday marks Election Day 2025 in NYC, and the mayoral race between Zohran Mamdani, Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa is coming down to the wire.
Polling locations in New York City and New Jersey received threats early Tuesday morning.
Election Day is your final chance to vote in the 2025 NYC mayoral race. Here's how to find your polling place.
The president urged New York City voters to elect former Gov. Andrew Cuomo in Tuesday's mayoral election and threatened to withhold funding if Zohran Mamdani wins.
Election Day 2025 is here in NYC, and we have a look at what New Yorkers are voting for, including six ballot proposals.
New York City voters are poised to choose a new mayor in an unprecedented election today, November 4th.
As NYC voters make up their minds between Mamdani, Cuomo and Sliwa, here's a look at where the endorsements stand heading into Election Day.
As the NYC mayoral candidates face off in the 2025 election, here's a look at who's still running in the race and their pitch to voters.
All three NYC mayoral candidates, Zohran Mamdani, Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa, are making the most of the final hours before Election Day.
Several polls have given Sherrill, a Democrat, a narrow lead, but a recent one shows a virtual tie.
Early voting has ended in New York City, and the initial numbers show the highest early voting turnout for a non-presidential election.
Early voting has ended in the NYC mayoral election between Zohran Mamdani, Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa.
Democrat Zohran Mamdani, independent Andrew Cuomo and Republican Curtis Sliwa have all made promises to reduce crime and make the city safer.
Sunny skies drove voters to the polls on Sunday, with some having to wait more than 50 minutes at several voting sites.
The Republican is in a heated race with Democrat Mikie Sherrill to take over for term-limited Gov. Phil Murphy.
The Republican is staying in the New York City mayor's race despite polling in third place and calls for him to drop out.
Republican Jack Ciattarelli and Democrat Mikie Sherrill are crisscrossing the Garden State in a last push to sway undecided voters.
The New York City Board of Elections says more than 584,000 residents have already cast their ballots ahead of Election Day.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and the MTA have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration for withholding funds designed to extend the Second Avenue subway west into Harlem.
A judge blocked a set of changes to the childhood vaccine schedule recommended by allies of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, dealing a setback to the Trump administration's efforts to overhaul federal vaccine policy.
With oil markets paralyzed by the U.S.-Iran war, the Trump administration says it could escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz — a massive undertaking that experts say could already be in the preparatory stages.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani signed an executive order Friday establishing the first-ever Mayor's Office of LGBTQIA+ Affairs.
The war, which shows no signs of ending soon, has disrupted oil exports from the region, driven fuel prices far higher worldwide and upended global air travel.
An aerial refueling tanker crashed in Western Iraq, U.S. officials said.
President Trump ordered the release of 172 million barrels of oil from the U.S.'s Strategic Petroleum Reserve on Wednesday, after oil prices rocketed to their highest levels in years amid the U.S.'s war with Iran.
About 30 U.S. service members remained hospitalized Tuesday after an Iranian drone strike in Kuwait.
The Albany budget battle that could test whether New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has to raise property taxes began Tuesday with the state Senate and Assembly unveiling their initial wish lists.
Someone used a drone to drop a package containing knives, a cellphone and drugs onto the grounds of an upstate New York prison, the staff says.
The NYPD commissioner is slamming the federal government for cutting counterterrorism funds as she says the city remains on a heightened terror alert for the foreseeable future.
More than two years after a fire destroyed their Queens building, tenants say repairs have not even begun. Now, they're taking their landlord to court.
Seven people have been treated for exposure to carbon monoxide at a building in the Bronx.
ICE releases New York City public school student Dylan Lopez Contreras after 10 months in detention.
The New York City area will be under a wind advisory Monday with periods of heavy rain and severe thunderstorms expected across the region.
The New York area is in for a mild weekend before the weather takes a turn to start the work week.
It will be rainy on Thursday morning, and the weather will change to snow as temperatures drop across the Tri-State Area.
Thunderstorms are expected in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut this weekend after severe weather hit the Midwest.
Periods of rain will move through the New York area Thursday, but spring temperatures are on the way for the weekend.
Video shows firefighters dousing the smoldering roof of the structure on Old York Road in Branchburg, New Jersey.
Grubhub is launching New Jersey's first commercial food delivery by drone. CBS News New York has learned more about the high-tech service and how it's expected to work.
Officials say James Hadley, a New Jersey coach and educator, may have assaulted other victims.
Tens of thousands of customers lost power across the New York-New Jersey area as severe weather whipped through the region.
Michael B. Jordan's best actor win at Sunday night's Academy Awards resonated at his alma mater, Arts High School in Newark.
Tens of thousands of customers lost power across the New York-New Jersey area as severe weather whipped through the region.
Ten people and six vehicles were involved in the fatal accident on Long Island, according to New York State Police. Two people in their 80s were killed.
St. John's, Hofstra and LIU are playing in the 2026 NCAA men's basketball tournament as March Madness gets in full swing.
Prosecutors said Matthew Smith fended off efforts to hand over his car keys before the crash that killed Nassau County police officer Patricia Espinosa.
A Manorville breeder was charged with animal neglect after dogs and puppies were allegedly left alone in poor conditions as a blizzard struck New York.
The Mamdani administration has asked a court to allow them to stop representing former Mayor Eric Adams in a sexual assault case.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani celebrated his first St. Patrick's Day as mayor with a dramatic show of respect for groups he may have offended in the past.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and the MTA have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration for withholding funds designed to extend the Second Avenue subway west into Harlem.
A long-time New York City driver says he monitored his E-ZPass account and paid his tolls, but he was still hit with huge late fees.
Jeanne Hengemuhle has made history as the first woman in charge of the New Jersey State Police.
Older adults in New Jersey recorded the highest number of suspected overdose deaths in 2025, according to the New Jersey Department of Health.
The first case of mpox clade I has been detected in New York City, health officials said Friday. Of the two types of mpox, clade I is known to cause more severe disease and death.
Heights University Hospital, formerly known as Christ Hospital, shuttered its emergency room Saturday night.
New Jersey Sen. Andy Kim is opening up about his father's Alzheimer's diagnosis in hopes of helping others struggling like him to care for their loved ones.
A new study shows toxic forever chemicals known as PFAS may be entering the food chain on Long Island through contaminated soil, water and air.
Michael B. Jordan's best actor win at Sunday night's Academy Awards resonated at his alma mater, Arts High School in Newark.
"One Battle After Another" took home several big awards, including Best Picture, Best Director and the newly created Best Casting.
Hollywood's biggest stars were honored at the 98th annual Academy Awards on Sunday. Here is what to know and how to watch the 2026 Oscars.
Legendary New York City television news anchor Ernie Anastos has died. His wife says he died early Thursday morning of pneumonia.
Ballerina Misty Copeland responded to controversial comments made by actor Timothée Chalamet when he appeared to dismiss the significance of ballet and opera, saying, "No one cares."
The WNBA and its players' union reached a verbal agreement on a transformational new collective bargaining agreement early Wednesday morning, both sides said.
With the game tied going into the 9th, Eugenio Suárez smacked a double into left-center field to score pinch runner Javier Sonoja for what would prove to be the winning run.
Josh Hart scored a season-high 33 points on 12-of-13 shooting to lead the Knicks over the Pacers 136-110 on Tuesday night.
The New York Islanders beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 3-1 on Tuesday night.
Gotham FC will host the Washington Spirit on July 15 at Citi Field in a game that has been dubbed The Queens Classic.
The Rev. Al Sharpton is calling on New York City to help protect the Merchant's House Museum in Manhattan after a recent discovery revealed connections to the Underground Railroad.
A Harlem school is teaching students how to love, honor and care for their natural hair.
The NYC DEP has announced plans to clean Flushing Creek with chlorine, sparking outrage among some environmentalists.
Neighbors and local businesses in Long Island City, Queens, say rental trucks parked on streets are impacting daily operations.
Erik Lochtefeld is back to acting and marathon training after a glioblastoma diagnosis and complex surgery at NYU Langone.
The Halloween tradition strolled through Manhattan's East Village on Sunday, with furry friends dressed in colorful costumes.
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.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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.
On Long Island, an iconic piece of Amityville history is gone. The village's last remaining river boathouse collapsed this week after standing for nearly a century. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
Family and friends are grieving after an accident claimed the life of a young father of two in Westchester County. It happened after a tree fell on a busy highway during rush hour Monday morning. CBS News New York's Tony Aiello reports.
Someone used a drone to drop a package containing knives, a cellphone and drugs onto the grounds of an upstate New York prison, the staff says. Now, the state says it's an example why New York's drone laws need to change. CBS News New York's Tim McNicholas reports.
Audio reveals a stunning close call at John F. Kennedy International Airport when two planes nearly collided.
A report from The New York Times alleges Cesar Chavez, one of the nation's leading advocates for migrant rights, abused women and children, and many kept their secrets for decades. CBS News New York's Dick Brennan reports.
