The Point: Adams, Latimer on navigating tough times
Adams is trying to steer New York City through tough times and Latimer is seeking to help steer the country through tough times.
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Adams is trying to steer New York City through tough times and Latimer is seeking to help steer the country through tough times.
Neighbors trying to escape said smoke from the fire was so thick it seemed like they were running into darkness.
Forecasted rainfall totals have gone up slightly. Many of the watches for wind and coastal flooding have been upgraded to warnings.
Officers said the sidewalk and walls at the scene were covered in blood when they arrived.
It is unclear what led up to the stabbing. The investigation is ongoing.
It happened around 10:30 p.m. Friday on East 73rd Street between First Avenue and York.
We're in fine shape Saturday, but a storm arriving Sunday is threatening to flood parts of the area and wreak havoc for commuters Monday.
An engineer told construction workers a corner beam was decorative, when in reality it was holding the building together, the NYC Dept. of Buildings commissioner told CBS New York.
Last December, it was a blizzard that led to 16,000 canceled Southwest flights and 2 million stranded passengers.
The MTA's latest crackdown resulted in seizing dozens of cars registered to persistent toll violators.
People were out and about enjoying the festivities across the city Friday.
The shooting happened just after 2 p.m. Friday at a smoke shop on Burnside Avenue in the Mount Hope section.
The child was taken to a local hospital with minor injuries.
While it was a brief power outage, it caused serious issues for those in elevators citywide, including at Grand Central and Penn Station.
The couple was killed and their children were critically hurt when their SUV hit a sign and slammed into a tree in Bristol, Connecticut on Thanksgiving Day.
The future of the New York City horse carriage industry was debated Wednesday at a City Council public hearing.
Most of the Tri-State Area, including New York City, is under an air quality alert Wednesday and Thursday due to smoke from Canadian wildfires.
Hundreds of people lost power in Coney Island after a transformer went up in flames on Wednesday morning.
A heat advisory is in effect until Wednesday night for most of the Tri-State Area, with feels-like temperatures reaching into the 100s.
The battle over carriage horses in New York City has gone on for decades, but on Wednesday the sides will square off in front of the City Council over a bill that is designed to effectively kill the industry.
A heat advisory is in effect until Wednesday night for most of the Tri-State Area, with feels-like temperatures reaching into the 100s.
The Tri-State Area is dealing with extreme heat as cooling centers, pools, parks and other resources try to keep residents cool.
A heat advisory is in effect until Wednesday night for the Tri-State Area, with feels-like temperatures reaching into the 100s.
A heat advisory goes into effect from Tuesday to Wednesday for NYC and the surrounding area, as feels-like temperatures could reach the 100s.
People in the New York City area should brace for more extreme weather this week.
A New Jersey daycare owner is accused of administering melatonin to two children in her care without the consent of their parents.
Most of the Tri-State Area, including New York City, is under an air quality alert Wednesday and Thursday due to smoke from Canadian wildfires.
A heat advisory is in effect until Wednesday night for most of the Tri-State Area, with feels-like temperatures reaching into the 100s.
A Freehold Township High School teacher faces charges for allegedly having a sexual relationship with a student, prosecutors said Tuesday.
The Tri-State Area is dealing with extreme heat as cooling centers, pools, parks and other resources try to keep residents cool.
Authorities on Long Island are warning about a scheme in which victims are being urged to convert their savings into gold bars, then hand them over for "safekeeping."
Authorities on Long Island are warning about a scheme in which victims are being urged their savings into gold bars, and to then hand over those gold bars over for "safekeeping." CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
Some storms returned to the New York City and New Jersey area on Friday.
The Smithtown Library on Long Island opened all of its doors Thursday, nearly two years after a wave of water flowed through the building during catastrophic flooding. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
Some people who watched the FourLeaf Air Show at Jones Beach over the weekend are claiming the colorful smoke from the performing planes damaged their boats.
The future of the New York City horse carriage industry was debated Wednesday at a City Council public hearing.
The battle over carriage horses in New York City has gone on for decades, but on Wednesday the sides will square off in front of the City Council over a bill that is designed to effectively kill the industry.
Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil is suing the federal government and several private groups, alleging they were part of a conspiracy to suppress criticism of Israel.
Nearly two weeks into the Legionnaires' outbreak in Manhattan, officials said Tuesday the bacteria that causes the disease has been found at dozens of more buildings.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said Tuesday homeless encampments along Manhattan's far West Side will be cleaned up.
The number of cyclosporiasis cases in the state of New York keeps growing.
As the number of cases of Legionnaires' disease on the Upper East Side continues to rise, City Council Speaker Julie Menin is blasting the Mamdani administration over its handling of the outbreak.
All of the Upper East Side buildings with cooling towers that tested positive for Legionella bacteria have completed necessary cleaning, New York City health officials said Sunday.
Thirty-one people who were hospitalized with Legionnaires' disease on the Upper East Side have been discharged, New York City health officials said Saturday.
New Jersey is one of more than a dozen states that are working to collect, remove and destroy all of their aqueous film-forming foam.
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
The final show of Jay-Z's anniversary concert series at Yankee Stadium was delayed for hours after hundreds of ticketless fans flooded the gates and breached security, according to officials.
Jay-Z and some very special guests took over Yankee Stadium on Friday night, performing to a sold-out crowd.
Bonnie Tyler, the Welsh pop star best known for singing the chart-topping power ballad "Total Eclipse of the Heart" in 1983, has died. She was 75.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married in a place that generates plenty of garbage, and one man figured out there is a market for it if you package it just right.
Defending World Cup champion Argentina rallied to edge England 2-1 to advance to Sunday's final at MetLife Stadium, where they will face Spain.
The World Cup semifinal between England and Argentina was a grudge match, reopening decades-old wounds for both countries.
Dylan Cease struck out the side in the first inning, combining with 10 relievers on a three-hitter in a show of pitching dominance that led the American League to a 4-0 win over the National League in the All-Star Game.
In a match Tuesday featuring two of soccer's biggest heavyweights, Spain put in a masterful performance, frustrating France to the tune of a 2-0 win to advance to Sunday's World Cup final.
Jordan Walker played spoiler in Philadelphia and homered on his last six swings to defeat Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber at Citizens Bank Park.
Two Upper West Side children went on a mission to visit 40 playgrounds in one day, hoping to set a record.
Eddie Palmieri, the East Harlem legend who revolutionized Latin music, now has a street renamed in his honor.
Services for the UnderServed's urban gardens and beehives provide therapeutic opportunities for New Yorkers with intellectual and developmental disabilities and behavioral health challenges
Religious institutions across the country are exploring how their properties can help address the affordable housing crisis, with a Brooklyn development offering a model for blending community needs with faith-based missions.
The Classical Theatre of Harlem's artistic director says Shakespeare's famous tragedy is more relevant today, though audiences can always expect a twist.
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.
As CBS News New York's Dave Carlin reports, the teams are required to show up every day for seven straight days to try to convince the homeless to accept housing.
CBS News New York's Scott Padgett has your First Alert Forecast for July 15 at 6:15 p.m.
It has become an annual ritual, changing your clocks twice a year. As CBS News New York's Doug Williams reports, daylight saving time may soon become permanent.
New York City Health Commissioner Dr. Alister Martin spoke to CBS News New York's Jessica Moore about the Upper East Side Legionnaires' disease cluster and cyclosporiasis.
A dog is recovering after being thrown out of a car near a New Jersey animal shelter Saturday.
