Council Members Demand De Blasio Keep 'Racist' Former EMT Out Of Fire Department
New York City council members called on Mayor Bill de Blasio to withdraw his approval of the FDNY's hiring of Joseph Cassano.
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New York City council members called on Mayor Bill de Blasio to withdraw his approval of the FDNY's hiring of Joseph Cassano.
Two proposals have been introduced as part of the revitalization of Belmont Park on Long Island.
Investigators say the off-duty officer had just left a fundraising event in Mount Hope Sunday morning when he was hit over the head with a bottle and knocked unconscious.
Commuters faced subway service changes and street closures after an pipe bomb exploded in a terror-related incident during the heart of the morning rush Monday near the Port Authority Bus Terminal.
It happened around 7:19 a.m. in an underground walkway between Times Square and the bus terminal subway stations in the area of 42nd Street between 7th and 8th avenues.
A counter-terrorism security expert said the capture of a suspect in today's underground explosion at the Port Authority Bus Terminal could provide investigators with new information about potential conspiracies against the safety of New Yorkers and if a specific organization was behind today's incident.
A man with a pipe bomb strapped to him set off the crude device in the subway near the Port Authority Bus Terminal and Times Square, injuring the suspect and three other people at the height of the morning rush hour.
One person is in custody after an improvised pipe bomb exploded during the morning rush Monday at the Port Authority Bus Terminal.
Police have released surveillance video showing a suspect who they believe attacked two women in two separate incidents inside their apartment buildings.
The fire started just after 1 a.m. Monday at a multi-family home on Marshall Street and spread to at least two other multi-family homes.
A dog that escaped in Prospect Park 11 days ago is now safe and sound.
One of New York's finest was rushed to the hospital after a group of men attacked him early Sunday morning in the Bronx.
More than 200 residents went to Elmont High School on Sunday to find out what two New York sports teams have in mind.
Following the first snowfall of the season, residents across the Tri-State Area broke out their shovels and snowblowers Sunday.
Police said 33-year-old Juan Pedro Sibri crashed shortly after 1 a.m. Sunday near the corner of 18th Avenue and 61st Street.
Easter weekend kicks off with May-like weather in the New York area before rain returns for the holiday.
New York City's attempt to reduce class sizes will likely be pushed back for two years, a state senator told CBS News New York.
Stony Brook University professor Timothy Glotch is one of 10 scientists selected to shape research plans for NASA's next Artemis missions.
The struggle for some dementia patients and caregivers just to get through the day can be daunting and stressful, but some programs in New York are helping alleviate stress.
Social media influencers are driving a dangerous trend of people trespassing to explore abandoned buildings, New York State Police say.
Easter weekend kicks off with May-like weather in the New York area before rain returns for the holiday.
UConn's jaw-dropping buzzer beater catapulted them to the Final Four.
Bridgeport firefighter Terrence Cramer was killed after his girlfriend's ex shot him in a fit of rage at a Connecticut home, according to an arrest warrant.
Jabari Bush is accused of fatally shooting active-duty Bridgeport Firefighter Terrence Cramer in Shelton, police said.
Warmer weather will return to New York City and the surrounding area soon.
Easter weekend kicks off with May-like weather in the New York area before rain returns for the holiday.
With just over one square mile of land, the City of Hoboken says the 2026 FIFA World Cup could be a once-in-a-generation opportunity for homeowners.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill and her family are moving into Drumthwacket, the governor's official residence in Princeton.
A pastor in New Jersey was taken into custody by immigration agents while working at his day job, according to church members.
The discovery of a suspicious device forced the cancellation of the Keansburg, New Jersey, St. Patrick's Day Parade last weekend.
Stony Brook University professor Timothy Glotch is one of 10 scientists selected to shape research plans for NASA's next Artemis missions.
A Long Island man accused of shooting his sister in the head with a crossbow pleaded not guilty to attempted murder Thursday.
A Long Island high schooler and his mom are being credited with saving a sleeping neighbor from a house fire.
New York Republican gubernatorial nominee Bruce Blakeman said Tuesday he will sue the state after the Campaign Finance Board denied him matching funds.
The driver accused of striking and killing a Nassau County school crossing guard in February has been arraigned.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill and her family are moving into Drumthwacket, the governor's official residence in Princeton.
The search for the second crew member, a weapons system officer, is continuing, two U.S. officials said.
One of the sources said Hegseth wants someone in the role who will implement President Trump and Hegseth's vision for the Army.
A pastor in New Jersey was taken into custody by immigration agents while working at his day job, according to church members.
President Trump has ousted Pam Bondi as attorney general, saying she will be taking a job in the private sector.
What started as a sinus infection left a Long Island teenager fighting for his life, requiring emergency brain surgery.
Older adults in New Jersey recorded the highest number of suspected overdose deaths in 2025, according to the New Jersey Department of Health.
The first case of mpox clade I has been detected in New York City, health officials said Friday. Of the two types of mpox, clade I is known to cause more severe disease and death.
Heights University Hospital, formerly known as Christ Hospital, shuttered its emergency room Saturday night.
New Jersey Sen. Andy Kim is opening up about his father's Alzheimer's diagnosis in hopes of helping others struggling like him to care for their loved ones.
A federal judge in New York has tossed out actor Blake Lively's sexual harassment claims against actor Justin Baldoni over their roles in the movie "It Ends With Us," but left intact a claim for retaliation.
Atlanta rapper Gucci Mane was lured to a Dallas studio for a meeting, then allegedly kidnapped and robbed by a group including rappers Pooh Shiesty and Big30.
Megan Thee Stallion was released from a New York City hospital after she got sick during a performance of "Moulin Rouge! The Musical."
The price hike raises the cost of the standard plan with ads by $1 per month and the cost of the standard and premium plans by $2.
Savannah Guthrie stepped back from her NBC duties almost two months ago when her mother, Nancy Guthrie, disappeared. The investigation is ongoing.
The Yankees beat the Marlins 8-2 in their home opener Friday for their second 6-1 start in three seasons.
The New York Yankees continued their fast start to the 2026 MLB season as they beat the Miami Marlins at Yankee Stadium.
Jack Hughes had two goals and three assists as the Devils beat the Capitals 7-3 on Thursday night.
The Canadiens won their seventh game in a row to move closer to making the playoffs by defeating the Rangers 3-2 on Thursday.
Body camera video has been released of Tiger Woods' arrest, after a car crash in Florida. He has been charged with driving under the influence.
Preparations for Passover in Brooklyn blend centuries-old rituals with modern traditions unique to each family.
New York has filed a lawsuit against solar company Attyx, saying it didn't just sell panels, it sold promises it couldn't keep.
Long before Manhattan's iconic street grid took shape, an English widow planned a Brooklyn community that helped shape the city today.
The Center for Brooklyn History showcase examines the Battle of Brooklyn through rare maps, paintings, and historical artifacts from the American Revolutionary War.
From World War II to modern mixology, women in Brooklyn fought for their place behind the bar. This Women's History Month, their legacy continues to influence the city's nightlife.
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.
A police officer in upstate New York helped out a skunk with a cup on its head Friday morning.
The man accused of murdering a college student from Westchester County is facing a new federal gun charge.
Stony Brook University professor Timothy Glotch is one of 10 scientists selected to shape research plans for NASA's next Artemis missions. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
FIFA World Cup home rentals are strictly limited in New Jersey, except Hoboken. CBS News New York's Kristie Keleshian reports.
In New Jersey, some lawmakers are trying to change a law to reduce driver insurance requirements for ride-share services like Uber and Lyft. CBS News New York's Nick Caloway reports.
