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Mayor Bill de Blasio wants to close the jails on Rikers Island and move towards a borough-based jail system, with facilities in the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, and Queens.
Tornadoes were also confirmed to have touched down in Ronkonkoma on Long Island and in New Canaan, Connecticut.
Joel Rifkin referred to his propensity to kill as "almost an addiction," something forensic psychologist N.G. Berrill says makes a certain amount of sense after spending hours with the convicted killer.
24-year-old DeManuel Lawton is wanted for allegedly luring victims to an apartment in the Morrisania section under the guise of meeting a woman.
A total of three Florence County deputies and four city officers were wounded, one of them fatally.
Earlier this week, CBS2 exposed moldy bread that turned up in city schools because of a contract change that cut bread deliveries from daily to twice a week.
The NYPD released surveillance video of the man they say robbed a woman in front of a building at Minetta Street near Bleecker Street last week.
NASA Astronaut Drew Feustel recorded an entire video for the song "All Around The World" aboard the ISS while orbiting Earth.
Bayonne firefighters saved an 11-year-old missing dog that managed to get stuck in a water pit at the SUEZ treatment plant.
Five years ago, a horticulture project created an award-winning green space in the center of their White Plains.
Senator Robert Menendez (D) faces his biggest challenger yet in Republican Bob Hugin, so what gives?
What would you risk to snap the perfect selfie? A new study shows thousands of people are risking their lives, and hundreds have paid the ultimate price for vanity.
There has been a dramatic rise in rape cases every month for the past year, and that has forced the NYPD to revamp its Special Victims Unit, adding extra personnel to help bring assailants to justice.
A New York City public school teacher facing termination is speaking out, calling the charges against her a lie.
A local teacher on Long Island has been producing science superstars for years and now their story is being told in a new documentary.
Cellphone video of a group beating a teenager at a Brooklyn subway station is raising safety concerns about the transit system. CBS News New York's Jennifer Bisram reports.
A 14-year-old girl is recovering after she was hit by a truck and dragged down a busy road in Yonkers. CBS News New York's Tony Aiello reports it happened at a well-marked pedestrian crosswalk.
Vanessa Murdock has the Tri-State Area's updated Friday evening forecast on CBS News New York.
Hearings began on whether cutting-edge DNA evidence will be allowed in Rex Heuermann's trial. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
Wedding season officially kicks off next week, and those celebrations can be expensive. Event planners are warning couples that prices could go up because of tariffs. Nancy Chen shows us how to say "I do" without going into debt."
Mount Vernon Mayor Shawyn Patterson-Howard is sharing her gratitude after surviving two life-threatening health challenges.
The historic Art Deco bathhouse at Jacob Riis Park is getting a new life as the Rockaway Ocean Club. But as the long-dormant building reopens, some locals are questioning who will have access to its amenities.
Luigi Mangione's New York state trial on second-degree murder charges is being delayed.
Elected officials and Islamic leaders on Long Island gathered Monday to condemn an act of hate that took place over the weekend.
A teen was stabbed at around 2 a.m. at a New York City McDonald's located on Eighth Avenue between 34th and 35th streets.
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.
Residents in Keyport, New Jersey, have been saying for months they fear a cancer cluster in their community that sits near a former landfill and aircraft hub.
There was a pair of protests Monday in Jersey City, New Jersey, including one against Mayor James Solomon's proposed 15.5% tax hike due to a deficit he blames on the past administration.
Amtrak is reopening part of the 116-year-old East River Tunnel that underwent major renovations after being damaged by Hurricane Sandy in 2012.
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.
There was a gathering Monday in the Long Island town of Shirley to denounce the words of hate scrawled on a banner. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff has the story.
Elected officials and Islamic leaders on Long Island gathered Monday to condemn an act of hate that took place over the weekend.
Elected officials and Islamic leaders on Long Island gathered Monday to condemn an act of hate that took place over the weekend. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
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.
There was a pair of protests Monday in Jersey City, New Jersey, including one against Mayor James Solomon's proposed 15.5% tax hike due to a deficit he blames on the past administration.
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.
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.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36. The coroner's office says she was found in cardiac arrest.
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.
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.
The historic Art Deco bathhouse at Jacob Riis Park is getting a new life as the Rockaway Ocean Club. But as the long-dormant building reopens, some locals are questioning who will have access to its amenities.
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.
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.
In this edition of Snapshot New York, CBS News New York's Steve Overmyer profiles Connie Carberg, someone who's been watching football a little differently for a long time.
There was a gathering Monday in the Long Island town of Shirley to denounce the words of hate scrawled on a banner. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff has the story.
However, the situation should improve dramatically on Tuesday and Wednesday. CBS News New York's Scott Padgett has the story.
Police are calling the attack on the 19-year-old largely unprovoked. CBS News New York's Alice Gainer has the latest.
On Monday, the state's Department of Environmental Protection started the process to collect samples in the area. CBS News New York's Christine Sloan reports.
