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.
Certain core groceries will cost 30% less at New York City-run stores, Mayor Zohran Mamdani said Monday.
This week on The Point with Marcia Kramer, our host sits down with political strategists J.C. Polanco and O'Brien Murray to discuss the week that was in New York and national politics.
The plans include arresting migrants in Ohio and quickly putting them on deportation flights to crisis-stricken Haiti, the internal documents indicate.
Maine Democrats gathered Saturday to select former state Senate President Troy Jackson as the Senate nominee to replace Graham Platner on the ballot.
President Trump cracked jokes at the redo of the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Friday night, after an armed assailant upended April's dinner.
President Trump announced new tariffs of up to 12.5% to replace expiring Section 122 levies. Here are the rates for each country.
The software company at the center of a New Jersey noncitizen voting controversy fired back Thursday, saying the state is responsible for the snafu.
The lawsuit claims the Trump administration is withholding hundreds of millions of dollars in disaster-preparedness and homeland security grants to pressure states to change policies on elections and immigration.
The Justice Department withdrew its subpoenas for New York Times reporters during a court heraing Thursday, after a judge grilled government lawyers for making "errors."
A memorial tribute was held in Central Park on Monday afternoon for Romanch Mahajan, the teenage tourist who died last month in a runaway horse carriage accident.
Certain core groceries will cost 30% less at New York City-run stores, Mayor Zohran Mamdani said Monday.
Two school employees were slashed in the arm by a student Monday morning in the Bronx, police said.
William Ferrer, 45, was arraigned on a host of charges relating to the triple shooting in the Mount Eden section of the Bronx.
A vigil will be held Monday night for Sgt. Angel Rampersad from Queens, who was killed in an attack on a U.S. base in the Middle East.
Weather conditions go downhill Tuesday and Wednesday with rain and potentially strong storms on deck for the New York area.
Severe weather impacted the entire region on Tuesday, with watches and warnings throughout the CBS News New York viewing area.
Stormy weather will return to the New York City area Tuesday after a brief reprieve.
Storms brought flooding rains, damaging winds, hail and lightning to New York and New Jersey on Saturday.
While the air quality is improving, haze still lingers as New Yorkers brace for upcoming rain and possibly severe storms Saturday.
Weather conditions go downhill Tuesday and Wednesday with rain and potentially strong storms on deck for the New York area.
A man died, and three other people were injured when a boat crashed into a channel marker in Barnegat Bay in Toms River Township, New Jersey State Police said.
A group of campers ate suspected mushroom-laced edibles at an East Orange YMCA in New Jersey, according to police.
The software company at the center of a New Jersey noncitizen voting controversy fired back Thursday, saying the state is responsible for the snafu.
Edison Township Council members approved emergency appropriations needed to get furloughed employees back on the job on Friday.
Weather conditions go downhill Tuesday and Wednesday with rain and potentially strong storms on deck for the New York area.
We're just a few days away from the CBIZ Workplace Challenge on Long Island. Mindy Davidson and Jim Aspromonti stopped by CBS News New York to talk about the event.
On Long Island, a dangerous intersection has one East Northport mother pushing for change. CBS News New York's John Dias has more on the safety concerns she’s bringing straight to local leaders and what they’re now doing about it.
Major service changes are coming to some of the MTA's subway and Long Island Rail Road lines starting this weekend.
There are some Long Island Rail Road service changes planned for the weekend.
A memorial tribute was held in Central Park on Monday afternoon for Romanch Mahajan, the teenage tourist who died last month in a runaway horse carriage accident.
Certain core groceries will cost 30% less at New York City-run stores, Mayor Zohran Mamdani said Monday.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani responded Sunday to criticism that he's fueling antisemitism as Jewish New Yorkers rallied on Manhattan's Upper West Side against antisemitism and hate.
This week on The Point with Marcia Kramer, our host sits down with political strategists J.C. Polanco and O'Brien Murray to discuss the week that was in New York and national politics.
The plans include arresting migrants in Ohio and quickly putting them on deportation flights to crisis-stricken Haiti, the internal documents indicate.
Thirty-four cooling towers at 33 buildings on the Upper East Side tested positive for live Legionella bacteria, the New York City Health Department announced Tuesday.
An attorney representing an Upper East Side woman whose husband just died from Legionnaires' disease is planning to take legal action.
Studies show older adults are among the safest drivers on the road, but crashes involving seniors are on the rise.
For the third day in a row, the NYC Health Department has announced a death in the Upper East Side Legionnaires' disease cluster.
A second death has been reported in connection to the Legionnaires' disease cluster on the Upper East Side, health officials said Saturday.
Carly Simon, the singer known for 1970s hits like "You're So Vain," announced she has Parkinson's disease and also was treated for basal cell carcinoma.
Paramount Skydance on Friday said it would delay the deal until as late as June 2027.
Madonna, Justin Bieber, BTS and Shakira each brought a bit of one of their hits to the World Cup's first halftime show in a whirlwind performance Sunday that also squeezed in Burna Boy, Ted Lasso and many Muppets.
Brenda Fricker won an Academy Award for 1989's "My Left Foot," played the Pigeon Lady in "Home Alone 2" and appeared in "A Time to Kill" and "So I Married an Axe Murderer."
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
Center fielders Carlos Beltrán and Andruw Jones and second baseman Jeff Kent were inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame on Sunday.
Tyrone Taylor put the Mets ahead with a three-run homer in the sixth inning, and New York beat the Dodgers 8-3 on Sunday to prevent a season sweep.
Cam Schlitter helped lead the New York Yankees to victory over the Philadelphia Phillies Friday night.
The Los Angeles Dodgers beat the New York Mets 4-2 on Friday night.
The Sixers' wild offseason continued Friday when they added four-time NBA champion LeBron James.
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.
The FIFA World Cup is delivering a business boost for many bars and restaurants across New York City, but not every industry is seeing the same payoff.
Two Upper West Side children went on a mission to visit 40 playgrounds in one day, hoping to set a record.
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.
Tuesday and Wednesday are gearing up to be full of wet weather and potentially strong storms. CBS News New York Meteorologist Tony Sadiku has the forecast.
The NBA trophy is part of a special exhibition that runs through Jan. 3.
There will be a 30% discount on core baskets of food including vegetables, meat, seafood, bread, milk, rice and beans.
Fifteen homes were impacted by the break Sunday but water service has since been restored.
Carly Simon announced she has Parkinson's disease in a statement Monday that also revealed she was treated for basal cell carcinoma, a type of skin cancer.