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NYPD splits Bronx into 2 patrol boroughs, increases summer patrols citywide
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch and Gov. Kathy Hochul were all on hand Wednesday morning to officially launch a split of the Bronx into two separate police boroughs, called Bronx North and Bronx South.
Watchdog group urges criminal investigation into former NYC Mayor Eric Adams
A New York City watchdog group is urging the Manhattan District Attorney to open an investigation into federal charges that were dropped against former Mayor Eric Adams.
Barney Frank, Massachusetts congressman for 32 years, dies at 86
Barney Frank, a Democrat who represented Massachusetts in Congress for 32 years, has died. He was 86 years old.
ICE detains man at NYC immigration hearing after judge bans court arrests
Just a day after a judge banned most arrests outside Manhattan immigration courts, a man was taken into custody by ICE agents.
Federal judge bans ICE arrests in NYC immigration courts
Federal agents can no longer make arrests without exceptional circumstances in and around three Manhattan buildings where immigration proceedings occur, a judge ruled.
State lawmaker trying to nullify NYC storefront gate transparency law
A New York state lawmaker is trying to nullify a NYC law that requires security gates on storefronts to be mostly transparent.
Fire deaths in NYC up more than 60% compared to last year, data shows
Fire deaths in New York City are up more than 60% compared to this time last year, data shows.
17-year-old still missing after going into water in the Rockaways
The search has resumed for a teen swimmer who went missing in the Rockaways on Tuesday afternoon.
Prisoner escapes from NYPD custody outside Brooklyn courthouse
The NYPD is searching for a prisoner that bolted from police custody in Brooklyn Tuesday afternoon.
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Severe storms moving through Tri-State Area
CBS News New York's Scott Padgett has your First Alert Forecast for May 20 at 8 p.m.
First Alert Weather 7:30 p.m. storm update 5/20/2026
CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn has your First Alert Forecast for May 20 at 7:30 p.m.
First Alert Weather 7 p.m. storm update 5/20/2026
CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn has your First Alert Forecast for May 20 at 7 p.m.
Saliva test to detect drugs is a game changer for DWI enforcement, police say
Police on Long Island are now using a roadside saliva test that can detect marijuana use and other drugs in minutes. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
Penn Station redevelopment plan keeps Madison Square Garden in place
The Trump administration says it has chosen a redesign for the Penn Station redevelopment plan that will keep Madison Square Garden in place.
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First Alert Weather: Big temperature drop Thursday in New York - 5/20/26
CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn has your First Alert Forecast for May 20 at 11 p.m.
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
NYC Mayor Mamdani encourages King Charles to return controversial diamond
The Koh-i-Noor diamond was given to Queen Victoria in 1849 as part of a war treaty. It has a long, controversial history and is heavily contested by other countries.
Park Avenue redesign would bring parks back from 46th-57th Streets
New York City's famed Park Avenue is poised to get its park back.
NYC Mayor Mamdani's latest pitch to tax the rich "not happening," Hochul says
The budget battle between New York City and New York state lawmakers is intensifying.
NYC hosting 5 free FIFA World Cup fan events this summer
Soccer fans in New York City will be able to watch FIFA World Cup matches for free this summer at five official fan events.
Mamdani not backing down in his effort to tax the rich
The threat of losing a $6 billion economic development project will not make NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani apologize for making hedge fund owner Ken Griffin the poster boy for his tax-the-rich proposals.
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani launches Office of Deed Theft Prevention
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani launched an Office of Deed Theft Prevention on Friday.
Mamdani vetoes bill creating buffer zones around educational buildings
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said he is vetoing a bill that would have allowed police to create a security perimeter around educational facilities during protests.
Mayor Mamdani's tax-the-rich plan starting to show some cracks
A redevelopment project that is projected to add some $6 billion into Midtown may not happen after all, following a video put out by Mayor Zohran Mamdani last week.
Utility upgrades coming to thousands of NYCHA apartments, Mayor Mamdani says
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced thousands of New York City Housing Authority apartments will get upgraded utilities.
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New York, New Jersey lawmakers announce "End The Toll Trap" bill
New York and New Jersey lawmakers have announced a bipartisan, bi-state bill to address E-ZPass late fees.
Bright Horizons giving up permit for Manhattan day care center
Child care provider Bright Horizons has agreed to give up its permit for a Manhattan day care center.
Expert warns "AI is being weaponized" as spam calls get more deceptive
The technology behind spam calls is getting more sophisticated, an expert with the TrueCaller app says.
Why a $14,000 E-ZPass bill landed in a NYC driver's email box
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.
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A look back at the Ed Sullivan Theater's rich history
For nearly 100 years, some of the biggest entertainers were introduced to the world at the famed Ed Sullivan Theater.
L.A. teen accepted to 65 colleges chooses Columbia with a dream to pay it forward
A Los Angeles teen who got accepted to an astonishing 65 colleges is headed to Columbia University with a dream to pay it forward.
See the best looks of the Met Gala 2026
Rihanna, Sabrina Carpenter, Madonna, and Beyoncé all wore their best looks to celebrate the "Costume Art" theme at the 2026 Met Gala. Here are some of the best moments, photos, and more from the night.
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Gerrit Cole reaches 99.6 mph in 6th rehab start as Yankees return looms
Cole likely has one more minor league rehab start in his recovery from elbow surgery before he rejoins the New York Yankees starting rotation.
Mets say Holmes' broken leg likely to heal in time for late-season return
Holmes' right fibula was fractured by a 111.1 mph comebacker off the bat of the Yankees' Spencer Jones during the Mets' 5-2 loss on Friday.
Schlittler, Rice, Chisholm lead Yankees past Mets in Subway Series opener
Cam Schlittler overpowered the New York Mets in his Subway Series debut.
Amazing stories of the Brooklyn Half Marathon's final finishers
Ahead of the 2026 RBC Brooklyn Half Marathon, some athletes are showing how simply reaching the starting line is a victory.
Ewing hits 1st big league home run as Mets sweep Tigers
A.J. Ewing's first Major League home run sparked a comeback as the New York Mets completed a three-game sweep of the Detroit Tigers on Thursday.
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Dozens of seniors evacuated from Manchester, N.J. nursing home
Dozens of residents of a New Jersey nursing home had to be evacuated Tuesday due to a serious water issue.
Nursing home evacuated in N.J. amid bitter cold
Senior citizens were wheeled out of the lobby one by one and outside into below-freezing temperatures, where they were met by a caravan of ambulances, emergency response vehicles, and more. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
Sports like tennis can be crucial for bone health. Here's how.
Doctors say as people move into their 50s, strengthening bones through nutrition and movement can make a big difference.
Prioritizing bone health is part of mastering the art aging, doctors say
Doctors say as people move into their 50s, strengthening their bones through nutrition and movement can make a big difference.
For many NYC seniors, food insecurity is an unwelcome reality
More than 24,000 homebound seniors in New York City rely on meal delivery services, but many only get one delivery per day, less than seven times per week.
#ClubCalvi: CBS New York Book Club with Mary Calvi
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#ClubCalvi: CBS New York Book Club with Mary Calvi
Author T Kira Madden talks to Club Calvi about "Whidbey"
Author T Kira Madden spoke to Club Calvi about her debut novel, "Whidbey," which is about three women linked by the violence of one man.
"Livonia Chow Mein" by Abigail Savitch-Lew is the new book for Club Calvi!
"Livonia Chow Mein," Abigail Savitch-Lew's debut novel, tells the story of four generations of a Chinese family and the impact of their restaurant on Jewish and Black residents of Brownsville, Brooklyn.
"Livonia Chow Mein" by Abigail Savitch-Lew is the next Readers' Choice for Club Calvi
The book is about a Chinese family that owns a restaurant in Brownsville, Brooklyn, and the restaurant's impact on the Jewish and Black residents over the course of a century.
Club Calvi's next book to be announced soon!
What should #ClubCalvi read next? Vote for either "A Killer in the Family" by Amin Ahmad, "Livonia Chow Mein" by Abigail Savitch-Lew, or "American Fantasy" by Emma Straub.
It's time to vote on Club Calvi's next book
It's your turn to pick which book #ClubCalvi will read next. Vote for either "A Killer in the Family" by Amin Ahmad, "Livonia Chow Mein" by Abigail Savitch-Lew, or "American Fantasy" by Emma Sraub.
#BetterTogether: Class Act with Chris Wragge
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Class Act visits Morristown High School in New Jersey
Morristown High School is celebrating its diverse student body and more than 150-year-old history with something for everyone.
Class Act with Chris Wragge is back this week
CBS News New York's Class Act with Chris Wragge series returns this Friday with a stop at Morristown High School in Morristown, New Jersey.
Spotlight on West Hempstead Secondary School's STEM Program
The STEM department at West Hempstead Secondary School is preparing the future generation to face life's challenges.
West Hempstead school fostering community, civic readiness
It's the community feel, the family environment that drives the West Hempstead Secondary School system on Long Island.
Watch Class Act from at West Hempstead Secondary School
West Hempstead Secondary School is fostering community and future leaders through its STEM and peer mentoring programs on Long Island.
Class Act with Chris Wragge live from West Hempstead Secondary School this Friday
Our Class Act with Chris Wragge series is making its first stop of the school year at West Hempstead Secondary School on Long Island.
Class Act with Chris Wragge shining spotlight on West Hempstead Secondary School
Our Class Act with Chris Wragge series is making its first stop of the school year at West Hempstead Secondary School on Long Island.
Class Act with Chris Wragge coming to West Hempstead Secondary School
Our Class Act with Chris Wragge series will be live from West Hempstead this Friday morning.
Class Act with Chris Wragge returns for 1st stop of school year
Class Act with Chris Wragge is back for our first stop of the school year at West Hempstead Secondary School on Long Island.
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A look back at the Ed Sullivan Theater's rich history
For nearly 100 years, some of the biggest entertainers were introduced to the world at the famed Ed Sullivan Theater.
Parts of Kissena Park in Queens still without water after years of outages
Advocates estimate one-third of the 200-acre park in Flushing is still without functioning drinking fountains and bathrooms.
3 women charged in connection to 7-year-old girl's death on Long Island
A woman, her mother and her daughter have all been charged in connection a child's death on Long Island.
NJ Transit service resumes at Penn Station New York after brush fire
NJ Transit rail service into and out of Penn Station New York resumed Wednesday night after a brush fire caused a suspension.
Saliva test to detect drugs is a game changer for DWI enforcement, police say
Police on Long Island are now using a roadside saliva test that can detect marijuana use and other drugs in minutes.
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Severe storms cause damage, flooding across New York and New Jersey
Severe storms caused damage and flooding across New York and New Jersey on Wednesday.
Heat advisory, air quality alert for NYC, N.J. for hottest day of the year so far
New York City and New Jersey are under a heat advisory and air quality alert as the hazy and humid weather settles in across the Tri-State Area.
New York, New Jersey set for warmest weekend weather of the year so far
The weekend is set to be the warmest of the year so far with summer-like weather across the Tri-State Area.
Scattered showers across the Tri-State Area before major weekend warmup
Keep an umbrella nearby as there's a chance for showers across the New York and New Jersey area. But the weather will turn to sunshine and warm temperatures for the weekend.
Keep the umbrella handy for potential showers across the Tri-State Area
The weather on Wednesday will be a mix of sunshine and clouds with the potential for a shower in New York City. In the evening, rain becomes more widespread.
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N.J. governor declares state of emergency after April freeze damaged crops
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill declared a state of emergency because freezing temperatures this spring damaged crops at local farms.
NJ Transit service resumes at Penn Station New York after brush fire
NJ Transit rail service into and out of Penn Station New York resumed Wednesday night after a brush fire caused a suspension.
Video shows chaos break out at Long Branch, N.J., pop-up gathering
A Jersey Shore community had to implement a curfew and use its public alert system to tell residents to take shelter after authorities say several hundred teenagers and young adults came to the beachfront for a pop-up gathering.
Severe storms cause damage, flooding across New York and New Jersey
Severe storms caused damage and flooding across New York and New Jersey on Wednesday.
1.8-magnitude earthquake hits near Gladstone, N.J.
A 1.8-magnitude earthquake shook near Gladstone, New Jersey, Tuesday afternoon.
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3 women charged in connection to 7-year-old girl's death on Long Island
A woman, her mother and her daughter have all been charged in connection a child's death on Long Island.
Saliva test to detect drugs is a game changer for DWI enforcement, police say
Police on Long Island are now using a roadside saliva test that can detect marijuana use and other drugs in minutes.
Thousands of LIRR riders will be refunded for strike-related service disruptions
The MTA is moving forward with refunds for thousands of LIRR commuters who were left dealing with three days of service disruptions as workers went on strike.
Severe storms cause damage, flooding across New York and New Jersey
Severe storms caused damage and flooding across New York and New Jersey on Wednesday.
Heat advisory, air quality alert for NYC, N.J. for hottest day of the year so far
New York City and New Jersey are under a heat advisory and air quality alert as the hazy and humid weather settles in across the Tri-State Area.
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NYC Council Speaker Julie Menin rekindles school buffer zones bill
Last month, Mayor Zohran Mamdani vetoed the controversial "buffer zone" bill for protests outside of New York City schools. City Council Speaker Julie Menin is now trying to make changes to keep the mayor from vetoing it again.
U.S. indicts Cuba's Raúl Castro for murder over downing of planes in 1996
Former Cuban leader Raúl Castro was indicted by a U.S. grand jury in connection with the Cuban military's fatal downing of two planes in 1996 — an escalation in the U.S. pressure campaign against the Cuban government.
NYPD splits Bronx into 2 patrol boroughs, increases summer patrols citywide
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch and Gov. Kathy Hochul were all on hand Wednesday morning to officially launch a split of the Bronx into two separate police boroughs, called Bronx North and Bronx South.
Watchdog group urges criminal investigation into former NYC Mayor Eric Adams
A New York City watchdog group is urging the Manhattan District Attorney to open an investigation into federal charges that were dropped against former Mayor Eric Adams.
Barney Frank, Massachusetts congressman for 32 years, dies at 86
Barney Frank, a Democrat who represented Massachusetts in Congress for 32 years, has died. He was 86 years old.
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AIDS Walk New York 2026 draws thousands for largest HIV/AIDS fundraiser
Thousands of people showed up bright and early for AIDS Walk New York 2026, the largest HIV and AIDS fundraiser in the U.S., in Central Park on Sunday.
New York doctor who survived Ebola says he fears for healthcare workers
A New York doctor who contracted and survived Ebola more than a decade ago says he is worried for healthcare workers who are at the center of treating the latest outbreak.
Changes to N.Y. medical fund could impact children's healthcare
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul proposed millions to keep the program open, but the reforms would cut reimbursement rates for private duty nurses.
New Yorker describes hantavirus quarantine experience after cruise ship outbreak
A New York native is among 16 American passengers who are quarantining in Nebraska after being on the cruise ship that is at the center of the deadly hantavirus outbreak.
How concerned should New Yorkers be about hantavirus?
American passengers on the MV Hondius cruise ship, which was hit with a deadly outbreak of the hantavirus, are back in the U.S. Three of the at least 10 people confirmed infected in the outbreak have died.
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A look back at the Ed Sullivan Theater's rich history
For nearly 100 years, some of the biggest entertainers were introduced to the world at the famed Ed Sullivan Theater.
CBS News Radio anchors reflect on their legacy before final sign-off
Friday at 11 p.m. will be the final sign-off for CBS News Radio, home of the "World News Roundup" and several generations of the best in the business.
Rex Reed, longtime film critic and journalist, dies at 87
The well-known film critic and journalist Rex Reed has died at 87.
"The Pitt" star Isa Briones brings Filipino pride to stage and screen
"The Pitt" star Isa Briones is bringing heightened pride and Filipino presence to both stage and screen.
Broadway's "The Book of Mormon" cancels 2 weeks of performances after fire
Broadway's "The Book of Mormon" has canceled two weeks of performances following a fire at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre.
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Nationals return to .500 with 8-4 defeat of Mets
The Nationals returned to .500 for the second time since the season's first week Wednesday night with an 8-4 victory over the Mets.
Brunson leads Knicks back in the 4th for win over Cavs in OT in Game 1
New York beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 115-104 in overtime on Tuesday night in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals.
Yankees get homers from Rice and McMahon, hold off Blue Jays 5-4
The New York Yankees held off the Toronto Blue Jays 5-4 on a 90-degree night Tuesday in the Bronx.
James Wood's inside-the-park grand slam helps Nationals defeat Mets 9-6
The Washington Nationals rallied from an early five-run deficit Tuesday night to defeat the New York Mets 9-6.
Yankees top Blue Jays as Bellinger, Chisholm homer in 7th-inning rally
The New York Yankees survived another shaky performance by David Bednar to beat the Toronto Blue Jays 7-6 Monday night at Yankee Stadium.
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Parts of Kissena Park in Queens still without water after years of outages
Advocates estimate one-third of the 200-acre park in Flushing is still without functioning drinking fountains and bathrooms.
Amazing stories of the Brooklyn Half Marathon's final finishers
Ahead of the 2026 RBC Brooklyn Half Marathon, some athletes are showing how simply reaching the starting line is a victory.
Harlem businesses fear 2nd Avenue subway project steers away customers
The Second Avenue Subway project has entered phase two of extending the "Q" line, but Harlem businesses say they're struggling to co-exist with the construction.
NYC Lawmakers push to delay enforcement of 2009 storefront gate law
City Council members say requirement for transparent roll-down gates is burdensome for small businesses ahead of the July 1 enforcement deadline.
Residents say they've been waiting decades for sanitation garage to move out
For more than four decades, residents living beside Brooklyn's District 13 Sanitation Garage in Coney Island have been waiting for the facility to move away from their homes.
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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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Brick Township, N.J., community remembers teen cyclist struck, killed by driver
A heartbroken New Jersey community gathered Wednesday evening to remember a high school teenager who was struck by a driver and killed while riding his bike Tuesday morning. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports.
First Alert Weather: Big temperature drop Thursday in New York - 5/20/26
CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn has your First Alert Forecast for May 20 at 11 p.m.
A look back at the Ed Sullivan Theater's rich history
The famed Ed Sullivan Theater has been home to "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" for the past 11 years, and for nearly 100 years, some of the biggest entertainers were introduced to the world on that very stage. CBS News New York's Jessica Moore looks back at the theater's rich history.
NJ Transit service resumes at Penn Station New York after brush fire
A brush fire brought NJ Transit to a standstill during the Wednesday rush hour, leaving commuters frustrated and stuck at New York's Penn Station. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
Severe storms cause damage, flooding across New York and New Jersey
Severe storms caused damage and flooding across New York and New Jersey on Wednesday. CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo reports.
