After Lengthy Debate, NY Senate OKs Yogurt As State Snack
Lawmakers were discussing whether to approve legislation making yogurt the official state snack -- which the ultimately approved in a 52-8 vote.
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Lawmakers were discussing whether to approve legislation making yogurt the official state snack -- which the ultimately approved in a 52-8 vote.
In an article she wrote that was published on XOJane.com on Tuesday, Chiara de Blasio, the college-aged daughter of Mayor Bill de Blasio, didn't blame her family for her depression and drug addiction.
Christina Renna testified for more than two hours under oath before a committee investigating politically motivated lane closings that caused gridlock in Fort Lee.
Global warming is rapidly turning America the beautiful into America the stormy, sneezy and dangerous, according to a new federal scientific report. And those shining seas? Rising and costly, the report says.
Education committee chairman Danny Dromm wore a bright orange t-shirt similar to the ones used to isolate students being disciplined at Coney Island Prep charter school during Tuesday's hearing.
A major upgrade to Metro-North's New Haven line is nearly complete -- and it should help cut the number of stalled trains on the commuter railroad.
The U.S. Department of Transportation secretary has said federal funds are nearly tapped out. Rep. Tony Guerrera said the gas tax alone is no longer enough to fund road repairs as car become more fuel efficient.
The winning bid to take over operation of Long Island College Hospital officially fell through on Monday, and the prospective operator blamed SUNY.
Jeff Klein, the co-leader of the state Senate, will face an opponent from within his own party who has name recognition when he seeks re-election this fall.
The House of Representatives was expected to vote Saturday on the deal reached by the General Assembly's majority Democrats and Democratic Gov. Malloy last week. It's unclear when the Senate will vote on the $19 billion budget bill.
Sen. Charles Schumer is asking the Food and Drug Administration to prevent a powdered alcohol from reaching store shelves this fall, saying that it would become "the Kook-Aid of teen binge drinking."
With housing costs rising out of reach for many in the nation's biggest city, Mayor Bill de Blasio has vowed to build or preserve an ambitious 200,000 affordable homes over the next 10 years.
It's the ultimate catch-22: the sale of medical marijuana has been legal in Connecticut for two years. There's just no place to buy it, except from illegal drug dealers.
Acting Attorney General John Hoffman says it's office policy not to comment on "the status or existence'' of criminal investigations into last September's George Washington Bridge lane closures.
"If the city were to take over the program, that it would mean lots of tickets going to drivers that perhaps don't deserve them and the erosion of credibility," AAA New York's Robert Sinclair, Jr. said.
The FIFA World Cup is delivering a business boost for many bars and restaurants across New York City, but not every industry is seeing the same payoff.
More than 100 inmates at the sprawling Rikers Island correctional facility gathered in a gymnasium at the complex's main intake center to watch Wednesday's semifinal match between England and Argentina.
Dmitriy Popov, 20, was convicted of stabbing and killing O'Shae Sibley, 23, at a Brooklyn gas station in 2023.
Five firefighters were hurt while battling a large fire that engulfed two homes in the Bedford Park section of the Bronx on Thursday morning.
The entire Tri-State Area is under an air quality alert Thursday for fine particulates. Residents should expect more hazy skies.
The entire Tri-State Area is under an air quality alert Thursday for fine particulates. Residents should expect more hazy skies.
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.
Seven people were injured after a chlorine leak at an LA Fitness in a North Brunswick shopping center Thursday morning.
The entire Tri-State Area is under an air quality alert Thursday for fine particulates. Residents should expect more hazy skies.
A New Jersey daycare owner is accused of administering melatonin to two children in her care without the consent of their parents.
The entire Tri-State Area is under another air quality alert Thursday. Officials are urging residents to limit time outside.
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 former cargo ship captain pleaded guilty on Wednesday to drugging and raping a U.S. Merchant Marine Academy cadet.
The families of eight murdered women faced down Rex Heuermann and now want justice beyond the courtroom.
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 "Rental Ripoff" report was released Thursday morning, stemming from months of hearings where hundreds of tenants across the city stepped forward to air their grievances.
New York City officials confirmed Wednesday that outreach teams were midway through efforts to help the homeless at a sprawling West Side encampment before dismantling their living spaces.
Part of President Trump's speech Thursday night is expected to touch on previously unreported alleged Chinese meddling in U.S. elections, according to sources familiar with the matter.
The future of the New York City horse carriage industry was debated Wednesday at a City Council public hearing.
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche testified Wednesday before the Senate Judiciary Committee for his confirmation hearing to lead the Justice Department in a permanent capacity.
A Queens man says he had trouble eating and drinking while suffering from cyclosporiasis.
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 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.
Air quality concerns in Philadelphia have led the Phillies to move up the start time of their series opener with the Mets by an hour.
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.
The FIFA World Cup is delivering a business boost for many bars and restaurants across New York City, but not every industry is seeing the same payoff.
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.
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.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced new executive actions to improve living conditions for tenants Thursday. It all stems from information the city learned during months of their so-called "rental ripoff hearings." CBS News New York's Ali Bauman reports.
New York City leaders are poised to get a raise for the first time in a decade.
New York City says work is underway to finish the enclosure and netting on the north side of the former Pfizer building.
There were more shark sightings in Nassau County on Thursday. It came after county officials announced they're expanding shark patrol measures.
The New York City Council has approved several land use projects that will bring more affordable housing to New Yorkers.
