Mamdani claims victory in NYC mayor's race, promises "relentless improvement"
The 34-year-old Democratic socialist defeated Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa and former Gov. Andrew Cuomo.
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The 34-year-old Democratic socialist defeated Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa and former Gov. Andrew Cuomo.
Zohran Mamdani won every borough except Staten Island, which went for Andrew Cuomo.
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.
Randy Mastro, a former federal prosecutor who has held high City Hall posts in two administrations, is raising the issue of open primaries, where all registered voters can participate regardless of party affiliation.
Americans think more young people in office would make politics better.
President Trump headed to Long Island Friday to campaign with Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, whom he has endorsed for governor of New York.
The USS George Washington aircraft carrier departed Vietnam last week and is headed to the Middle East to replace the USS Abraham Lincoln, according to a U.S. official.
Meanwhile, Israel is being condemned by Lebanese leaders for strikes in the south that killed at least 11 people, including children.
The Kennedy Center's board of trustees voted to add President Trump's name to the facade of the performing arts center, more than two months after a judge ordered its removal, according to a Democrat who sits on the center's board.
Tehran has asserted that the Strait of Hormuz is "under Iran's control and management" after President Trump said the U.S. might "keep it."
A string of cyberattacks on water systems across the nation, including in New Jersey, has put many local towns on edge.
President Trump secretly moved from Air Force One to another plane within a day of U.S. and Turkish intelligence picking up on an Iranian plot to fire a missile at the jet, CBS News has learned.
Streets were closed and police were out in full force Sunday in preparation for a possible teen takeover in Inwood.
More has been learned about the chaotic moments leading up to Friday's violent disruption at Central Synagogue in Midtown.
An investigation is underway following a deadly police shooting in Lower Manhattan on Sunday afternoon.
Randy Mastro, a former federal prosecutor who has held high City Hall posts in two administrations, is raising the issue of open primaries, where all registered voters can participate regardless of party affiliation.
A double shooting in Hempstead has been ruled a murder-suicide, Nassau County Police say.
Rainy weather returns to the New York City area Sunday, bringing with it the threat of flooding.
Bayonne, New Jersey, is heading to the Little League World Series after beating Darien, Connecticut, in the Metro Region Tournament on Friday.
We're in great shape on this Friday as we gear up for another weekend.
The potential for severe storms and downpours returns to the Tri-State Area Monday as sweltering temperatures continue.
Monday will be a First Alert Weather Day due to the possibility of afternoon and evening thunderstorms and high heat indices near 100 degrees.
Rainy weather returns to the New York City area Sunday, bringing with it the threat of flooding.
A Newark Police sergeant in an unmarked SUV was following a driver who then fatally struck a teenage pedestrian, officials say.
A man has been arrested in connection with a boating crash that killed two kids off the coast of Ocean County, New Jersey.
A New Jersey man is the 46th person to climb Mount Kilimanjaro in a wheelchair.
Bayonne, New Jersey, is heading to the Little League World Series after beating Darien, Connecticut, in the Metro Region Tournament on Friday.
A double shooting in Hempstead has been ruled a murder-suicide, Nassau County Police say.
The third annual Black Wall Street Festival was held Saturday afternoon in Hempstead.
A new Long Island business owned by former reality TV star Bethenny Frankel was issued a stop work order hours after its grand opening Thursday.
Old Westbury Police responded to a report of a loose horse along the LIE service road Friday afternoon.
A deadly double shooting inside a Long Island home has been ruled a murder-suicide.
Randy Mastro, a former federal prosecutor who has held high City Hall posts in two administrations, is raising the issue of open primaries, where all registered voters can participate regardless of party affiliation.
Americans think more young people in office would make politics better.
President Trump headed to Long Island Friday to campaign with Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, whom he has endorsed for governor of New York.
The USS George Washington aircraft carrier departed Vietnam last week and is headed to the Middle East to replace the USS Abraham Lincoln, according to a U.S. official.
Meanwhile, Israel is being condemned by Lebanese leaders for strikes in the south that killed at least 11 people, including children.
Two more deaths have been reported in connection to the Legionnaires' disease cluster on the Upper East Side, health officials said Friday.
Jones Beach is back open for swimmers after it was prohibited due to elevated bacterial levels. The rare shutdown took place from Thursday afternoon through midday Friday.
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.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
The New York Hotel and Gaming Trades Council claims The High Line Hotel tested positive for Legionella bacteria twice this summer.
The lineup for the 2026 Global Citizen Festival in New York City was announced Thursday.
Latin music stars Marc Anthony, Feid, and others are set to perform at a benefit concert in Miami on August 16.
Actor and comedian Bowen Yang will portray Mary Todd Lincoln in Broadway's "Oh, Mary!" for a limited 12-week run starting in September.
Designer John Galliano is known for his theatrical and dramatic designs, but his legacy is also marked by antisemitic and racist comments.
"The Sopranos" actor Vincent Pastore is being remembered as a fixture in his Bronx community.
Bruno Damiani scored his first two goals of the season, and the Philadelphia Union rallied from two goals down to beat New York City FC 3-2 on Sunday night at Yankee Stadium.
Christian Scott pitched into the seventh inning and Luis Torrens hit a two-run homer Sunday, helping the surging Mets to a 4-3 win over the Nationals and a three-game series sweep.
Ben Rice hit a tiebreaking home run in the 10th inning and the Yankees beat the Blue Jays 4-3 on Sunday to avoid a three-game sweep.
One of Tommy John's biggest legacies to MLB was his comeback elbow reconstruction surgery that now bears his name.
Atlanta United rallied to beat the New York Red Bulls 2-1 on Saturday night to snap a seven-game winless streak.
Some residents of a Queens building say a temporary boiler truck parked outside has become a nearly two-year fixture, emitting smoke they say drifts into their homes.
Harlem Week 2026 brings past and present Harlemites together to honor the neighborhood's legacy.
Parents in Harlem say their children's walk to summer camp is littered with trash, illegal dumping and a growing encampment.
A specialized program from God's Love We Deliver is serving nearly 400 veterans with medically tailored meals, while helping combat isolation and ease the challenges of life after military service.
The Newtown Creek Alliance community science project gives students hands-on experience monitoring the health of one of the most polluted waterways in the U.S.
People dressed in elaborate headgear and paraded up Fifth Avenue for New York City's Easter Sunday tradition.
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.
The annual Easter Parade and Easter Bonnet Festival was held in Manhattan on April 20, 2025.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
CBS News New York's Craig Allen says chances of pop-up storm will continue early Monday. Otherwise, expect some clearing and a high of 84.
Police say graffiti was painted on a banner on Saturday advertising the Islamic Center of Mastic-Shirley on William Floyd Parkway. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
The preemptive maneuvers come after last weekend's chaotic crowd that turned violent. CBS News New York's Kristie Keleshian spoke with concerned residents and business owners in northern Manhattan.
A 33-year-old woman was killed just before 2:30 a.m. on Sunday, outside of a bar and lounge near Bergen Street and Howard Avenue. A 34-year-old man was shot in the stomach and hospitalized. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
Larry Montes, 46, the suspect accused of attacking two people inside Central Synagogue, made his first appearance before a judge late Saturday night. He is charged with felony hate crimes. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.