Caroline Simmons Officially Sworn In As Stamford Mayor
History was made Wednesday, as Connecticut's second-biggest city now its first female mayor.
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History was made Wednesday, as Connecticut's second-biggest city now its first female mayor.
Schools Chancellor Meisha Porter announced Wednesday she is stepping down, clearing the decks for Mayor-elect Eric Adams to make good on his promise to revamp the Department of Education.
It was back to work on Rikers Island on Wednesday, but this time only for staff who have had at least one shot of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Some are calling this the most significant abortion case since Roe vs. Wade.
Career prosecutor Donnelly upset State Sen. Todd Kaminsky, a former federal prosecutor, after she turned the campaign into a referendum on New York's controversial bail reform law.
In addition to the transcripts of former aides, Attorney General Letitia James made public video statements of the governor, his top aide, Melissa DeRosa, and many of the women involved in the case.
A delegation of lawmakers is raising more concerns about the crisis on Rikers Island, saying conditions are still inhumane.
Suozzi represents Long Island and parts of Queens in New York's 3rd Congressional District.
The governor said the state Department of Health worked with hospital officials and community leaders to get the emergency department back up and running.
The loss of income means he won't have to pay the so-called millionaires tax he signed into law last year.
The Assembly said in August it would release the report, days after it suspended impeachment proceedings.
Small business owners in New York fear thousands of bodegas could close in the coming months due to the emergence of new grocery delivery apps.
The statue was donated to the city in 1834. It was commissioned by a U.S. Navy commodore to honor Jefferson's commitment to religious freedom.
Supporters say it's crucial to not only our blood supply, but life-saving research. Opponents say the plans would set a dangerous precedent for the whole city.
The village of Ossining is a suburban hot spot, with a downtown that's about to get a huge infusion of cash
The Yankees return to the Bronx for their home opener on Friday. Fans that pack Yankee Stadium will get a first look at this season's new concessions.
New York Republican gubernatorial nominee Bruce Blakeman said Tuesday he will sue the state after the Campaign Finance Board denied him matching funds.
A White Plains, New York, man is accused of using a weapon of mass destruction after an explosive incident early Monday.
The driver accused of striking and killing a Nassau County school crossing guard in February has been arraigned.
One of New York City's most notorious and prolific ghost gun traffickers is in custody, prosecutors claimed Tuesday.
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.
It may not feel like spring right away, but Friday's weather does deliver a clear shift in the air in New York City.
The discovery of a suspicious device forced the cancellation of the Keansburg, New Jersey, St. Patrick's Day Parade last weekend.
New Jersey prosecutors are asking the pubic for help finding a man they say is responsible for a fatal shooting in Union City.
Jersey City P.S. 17 students are celebrating a brand new mini soccer pitch built for them ahead of the FIFA World Cup this summer.
Nerdeen Kiswani, the pro-Palestinian activist targeted in what she calls an assassination plot in NYC, spoke out Monday.
Former New Jersey Assemblyman Alberto Courtinho, 56, served for more than five years, representing parts of Newark.
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 York's Republican nominee for governor Bruce Blakeman took his campaign to the steps of City Hall on Monday, where he portrayed Kathy Hochul and Mayor Zohran Mamdani as the taxing twins.
Members and associates of the Riverhead-based 48 Gang are charged with crimes linked to murders, armed robberies and shootings dating back to 2021, prosecutors said.
The St. John's Red Storm played the No. 1 overall seed Duke in the NCAA Tournament's Sweet 16 on Friday night.
President Trump is planning to deliver a prime-time address Wednesday night to "provide an important update on Iran," the White House said, as the president faces critical decisions in the monthlong war.
New York Republican gubernatorial nominee Bruce Blakeman said Tuesday he will sue the state after the Campaign Finance Board denied him matching funds.
President Trump has long wanted to place additional restrictions on mail-in voting, which he has called "mail-in cheating."
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, the Republican gubernatorial candidate, is gaining on incumbent Kathy Hochul in the race for New York governor, according to a new poll.
The Supreme Court ruled in favor of a Colorado counselor who challenged a law banning conversion therapy for minors, ruling that lower courts failed to apply "sufficiently rigorous First Amendment scrutiny."
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.
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.
Rapper Megan Thee Stallion made her Broadway debut Tuesday night, adding some of her own big hits to "Moulin Rouge! The Musical."
CBS News announced Friday that CBS News Radio will be shutting down this spring after nearly 100 years of broadcasting, citing "challenging economic realities."
Bodycam video footage of Justin Timberlake's June 2024 DWI arrest on Long Island was released to the media Friday.
The Yankees return to the Bronx for their home opener on Friday. Fans that pack Yankee Stadium will get a first look at this season's new concessions.
Tiger Woods announced Tuesday that he's "stepping away for a period of time to seek treatment" after pleading not guilty to charges including driving under the influence.
Tiger Woods was arrested last week in Florida and charged with driving under the influence after a vehicle crash.
Cal Raleigh hit a walk-off RBI single down the right field line as the Seattle Mariners beat the New York Yankees on Monday night.
Bo Bichette had a hit and drove in two runs, lifting the Mets to a 4-2 victory over the Cardinals on Monday night.
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.
A new performing arts venue with a focus on immigrant stories is opening in Upper Manhattan this fall. CBS News New York's Noëlle Lilley got an exclusive tour of the construction that will give The People's Theatre its first home in more than 15 years.
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.
All the countries headed to North America for the 23rd FIFA World Cup will be set by the end of Tuesday night. CBS News New York's Otis Livingston reports.
The Supreme Court sided with a Colorado counselor in a challenge to the state's ban on conversion therapy for minors. Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson was the lone dissenter. Jarred Hill reports.
The countdown to the FIFA World Cup continues with less than 72 days left until the first game. Now, we have a better picture of who Team USA will face off against in their road to the cup. They're in Group D against Paraguay, Australia and Turkey. CBS News New York's Jenna DeAngelis reports.
CBS News New York's Nick Caloway went to the big ballpark in the Bronx on Tuesday and got a preview of the concessions menu in place for 2026.
However, CBS News New York's Scott Padgett says temperatures won't get out of the 40s on Thursday.
