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An official with Amnesty International wants to interview Mexican drug lord Joaquin ``El Chapo'' Guzman about allegations he's being mistreated in the high-security wing of a federal jail that's housed mobsters and terrorists.
Among the issues New York state lawmakers were working on ahead of the Saturday budget deadline was Gov. Andrew Cuomo's proposal to provide free college tuition for many middle-class families.
Even after meeting with politicians in Washington, NYPD Commissioner James O'Neill is still worried that New York City will get shortchanged by the federal government.
Prom season is almost upon us, meaning the search for special clothes and shoes is well underway.
The state legislature's Judiciary Committee approved the bill Wednesday and sent it to the House of Representatives.
CBS2's Brian Conybeare took a rare look at the 40-foot deep spent fuel pool inside the Westchester County facility.
Making funeral arrangements for a loved one is tough enough, now some New Yorkers are being told they'll have to wait to pay their last respects.
Doctors have found a new weapon in the never-ending quest for younger looking skin.
After a string of small plane crashes in the New York area, the NTSB is hosting a small plane safety seminar -- the first on Long Island.
A string of burglaries on the Upper East Side has police warning residents about a popular deadbolt feature that they say may giving people a false sense of security.
There were new questions Thursday evening about the food served to students in New York City public schools.
Could this be just what Long Island needs to stop the exodus of fleeing millennials?
At some point in their lives, many men ask themselves whether they can pull off a look wearing sideburns. Mayor Bill de Blasio recently decided the answer is yes.
A Suffolk County school district is considering limiting or even eliminating homework for elementary school students.
Players and parents at a local high school are fighting to keep varsity ice hockey in play.
A black bear paid a visit to a Poughkeepsie neighborhood Friday morning. We're told State Fish and Wildlife officers safely tranquilized the animal and are relocating it to a more appropriate area.
There's a new push for reform of steep broker fees in New York City. CBS New York investigative reporter Mahsa Saeidi gives us a look at the proposal to cut down those up-front costs.
A local hardware store in New Jersey will be closing its doors soon. The store has been in business in Montclair for more than 100 years. CBS New York's Nick Caloway reports it's a fixture in the community.
When a police department upgrades its guns, what happens to the old ones? A CBS News investigation found law enforcement agencies routinely resold or traded in their used duty weapons, a practice that has sent thousands of guns into the hands of criminals.
A family is pleading for the driver who hit a mother and daughter in Brooklyn, killing the mother, to come forward. It happened last week, just before Mother's Day. Only CBS New York's John Dias spoke with the family.
The widow of an NYPD detective killed in the line of duty in 2024 took the stand Thursday in the trial of the man accused of murdering him.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced a court order that's meant to hit one of the city's "worst landlords" where it hurts.
The NYPD says its heightened visibility around prominent Jewish religious and cultural locations citywide will continue after the attack at Temple Israel in Michigan.
Legendary New York City television news anchor Ernie Anastos has died. His wife says he died early Thursday morning of pneumonia.
Zuby Ejiofor had 21 points as No. 13 St. John's opened the defense of last year's Big East Tournament title with an 85-72 win over Providence in the quarterfinals Thursday.
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.
Snow and rain will make for messy morning and evening commutes for New Yorkers on Tuesday. It's a First Alert Weather Day.
The Tri-State Area's weekend is looking like a tale of two seasons with both snow and sunshine.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill hosted a ceremonial first train ride across the Portal North Bridge, designed to replace the trouble-plagued, 116-year-old Portal Bridge that long caused delays for commuters.
Two of New Jersey's biggest cities, Jersey City and Newark, are joining a push to bring FIFA World Cup celebrations to local streets.
Giants co-owners Steve, Laurie and Jonathan Tisch want to transfer their shares of the NFL club to their children's trusts, according to a league memo obtained by The Associated Press.
A dog missing for two years has been reunited with its Texas family after being found in New Jersey.
It will be rainy on Thursday morning, and the weather will change to snow as temperatures drop across the Tri-State Area.
Jones Beach will host a series of special events commemorating America's 250th birthday this summer.
A Long Island woman is reuniting with the NYU Langone medical team that helped deliver her baby after she suffered from kidney failure.
A chilling cold case that goes back 52 years has been solved on Long Island, police say. DNA technology linked a former Oceanside sanitation worker to Barbara Waldman's 1974 murder.
Warmer weather has melted our frozen waterways, but that's giving rise to unusual hazards. The unusually cold winter uprooted docks, and sent debris into the bays and the Long Island Sound.
It will be rainy on Thursday morning, and the weather will change to snow as temperatures drop across the Tri-State Area.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill hosted a ceremonial first train ride across the Portal North Bridge, designed to replace the trouble-plagued, 116-year-old Portal Bridge that long caused delays for commuters.
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.
New York City's minimum wage could climb to $30 per hour in the coming years. The proposal in the City Council stands to benefit of a lot of people, but there has also been significant pushback.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill, on the job for a little over a month, called for major cuts during her first budget address Tuesday.
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.
Erik Lochtefeld is back to acting and marathon training after a glioblastoma diagnosis and complex surgery at NYU Langone.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Failed contract agreements between Mount Sinai and Anthem have caused thousands of New York patients to lose in-network care.
New York Attorney General Letitia James' office has ordered NYU Langone Health to resume its Transgender Youth Health Program.
Legendary New York City television news anchor Ernie Anastos has died. His wife says he died early Thursday morning of pneumonia.
A woman was arrested on Sunday for firing multiple shots at the Beverly Hills home of Rihanna, Los Angeles Police Department officials say.
Actress Daryl Hannah explains why the depiction of herself in the FX miniseries "Love Story" is unacceptable in an op-ed in Friday's New York Times.
Justin Timberlake is suing Sag Harbor to prevent the release of bodycam video of his 2024 arrest for driving while intoxicated on Long Island.
Brian Anthony Moreland is a Tony Award-nominated producer who has worked on numerous hit shows and joins a short list of Black producers working on Broadway.
Zuby Ejiofor had 21 points as No. 13 St. John's opened the defense of last year's Big East Tournament title with an 85-72 win over Providence in the quarterfinals Thursday.
The New York Knicks rallied to beat the Utah Jazz 134-117 on Wednesday night to snap a two-game losing streak.
Two of New Jersey's biggest cities, Jersey City and Newark, are joining a push to bring FIFA World Cup celebrations to local streets.
Giants co-owners Steve, Laurie and Jonathan Tisch want to transfer their shares of the NFL club to their children's trusts, according to a league memo obtained by The Associated Press.
Just as anticipated, St. John's and UConn turned the Big East regular season into a two-team race. Maybe they're headed for one more heavyweight clash in the finals of the conference tournament.
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.
Manhattan historians recently discovered a link to the Underground Railroad at the Merchant's House Museum.
The National Dance Institute in Harlem hosts a special camp twice a year to bring together dancers with and without special needs for a dance camp, proving anyone can take center stage.
Could New York City's harsh winter weather end up curbing the number of rats? Here's why experts are saying don't count on it.
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.
Their 2-year-old died back in November after falling out a window in Newark and plummeting 20 stories. CBS News New York's Kristie Keleshian reports.
A group of environmentalists is suing New York City over plans to clean Flushing Creek by adding chlorine, arguing that could do more harm than good to New York's waterways. CBS News New York's Elle McLogan reports.
The widow of an NYPD detective killed in the line of duty in 2024 took the stand Thursday in the trial of the man accused of murdering him. CBS News New York's Alice Gainer reports.
A judge has rejected a lawsuit a German tourist filed against Los Tacos No. 1 taqueria over its spicy salsa.
The Department of Homeland Security says the suspect accused of pushing two people onto New York City subway tracks is in the U.S. illegally and has been deported four times.
