New York congressman renews push to make Sept. 11 a federal holiday
There's a renewed push to make Sept. 11 a federal holiday.
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There's a renewed push to make Sept. 11 a federal holiday.
There is a renewed call to make Sept. 11 the nation's 12th federal holiday. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff spoke with those leading the push.
In a moving ceremony Wednesday afternoon, the FDNY added the names of 32 members who died of 9/11-related illnesses to the World Trade Center Memorial Wall.
After Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin canceled plea deals for the alleged 9/11 mastermind and two accomplices, there's mounting pressure for new action. CBS New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
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Rep. Nicole Malliotakis and 9/11 families are calling on the Biden administration to pursue the death penalty against Khalid Shaikh Mohammed, the accused 9/11 mastermind, and to immediately set a trial date.
Rep. Nicole Malliotakis and 9/11 families and first responders held a rally Monday on Staten Island to call for the Biden Administration to pursue the death penalty against Khalid Sheikh Muhammed.
Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis will join 9/11 families and first responders for a rally on Staten Island.
A plea deal reached this week with the alleged mastermind behind the 9/11 attacks, along with two of his alleged accomplices, has been retracted.
New York lawmakers and loved ones of 9/11 victims expressed relief Saturday after a controversial plea deal for the alleged mastermind of the terror attacks was withdrawn.
The death penalty is again on the table for the accused mastermind of the September 11th terror attacks. Friday night, Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin scuttled a controversial plea deal that would have meant life in prison for Khalid Shaikh Mohammad. CBS New York's Tony Aiello has details and reaction.
The president of the FDNY Uniformed Firefighters Association praised the defense secretary's decision. CBS News New York's John Dias reports. Read more here
The death penalty is back on the table for the alleged 9/11 masterminds after a major reversal from the Pentagon. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin announced he's revoking their controversial plea deal. CBS New York's Christine Sloan reports.
The death penalty is back on the table for the accused 9/11 masterminds.
The committee is investigating whether the Biden administration was involved in the plea deal for three 9/11 terrorists.
Survivors of the September 11th terror attacks are calling the plea deal for the alleged mastermind of the attacks an insult, but prosecutors said it's the best path to justice.
Survivors of the September 11th terror attacks are calling the plea deal for the alleged mastermind of the attacks an insult, but prosecutors said it's the best path to justice. CBS New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
The Department of Defense says the man believed to be the mastermind of 9/11 and two of his accused accomplices are now taking plea deals. CBS New York's Derick Waller has reaction from New Yorkers.
The Pentagon did not release details of the plea deal.
The Department of Defense says the man believed to be the mastermind of 9/11 and two of his accused accomplices are now taking plea deals. CBS New York's Derick Waller is live from the 9/11 Memorial in Manhattan.
Khalid Shaikh Mohammad and two alleged accomplices accused of plotting the 9/11 attacks have reached a plea deal, but is it the justice that families of 9/11 victims want? CBS New York's Ali Bauman reports.
Decades after his capture, the accused mastermind of the September 11th terror attacks has agreed to a guilty plea. Khalid Shaikh Mohammad and two other men agreed to plead guilty Wednesday on conspiracy charges.
The money will continue funding a federal program that ensures 9/11 survivors can access the care they need.
The final stage of the Tour de France is Sunday, but Friday, survivors of terror attacks around the world and their families took on the challenge. For the first time, several 9/11 FDNY and NYPD first responders joined the ride. Other survivors included those from the 2017 New York West Side bike path attack.
A video unsealed in federal court this week raises new questions about Saudi Arabia's connection to the deadly 9/11 terror attacks.
A new study finds those who were exposed to toxins during and after the 9/11 terror attacks have a higher risk of developing dementia.
Singer-songwriter Gavin DeGraw turned to social media for help reconnecting with a New York City bartender after a memorable performance this week.
Ryan McMahon broke out of his season-long slump with a tiebreaking, two-run homer in the eighth inning as the Yankees beat the Royals 4-2 on Friday night.
The murder case surrounding the 1979 disappearance of 6-year-old Etan Patz in NYC is on track for a third trial.
Air Canada said its flights from Toronto and Montreal to New York City's JFK will cease June 1 and resume Oct. 25.
A young Long Island man who overcame autism to graduate high school as valedictorian is now poised to graduate from Hofstra with top honors.
Singer-songwriter Gavin DeGraw turned to social media for help reconnecting with a New York City bartender after a memorable performance this week.
The murder case surrounding the 1979 disappearance of 6-year-old Etan Patz in NYC is on track for a third trial.
Air Canada said its flights from Toronto and Montreal to New York City's JFK will cease June 1 and resume Oct. 25.
A young Long Island man who overcame autism to graduate high school as valedictorian is now poised to graduate from Hofstra with top honors.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is brushing off a social media attack by President Trump about his taxing policies.
New York City's balmy weather proved to be record-breaking for the date of April 15.
Parts of the New York area could see record high temperatures during a summerlike stretch of weather this week.
A major warmup, featuring summer-like temperatures in the 80s, will take over the Eastern Seaboard beginning Monday.
New York City and the Tri-State Area are finally turning the corner to warmer weather this week.
When UConn plays Michigan for the NCAA Men's Basketball championship tonight in Indianapolis, there are a few places in New York City where fans can root on their schools.
NJ Transit and the NYNJ Host Committee announced their plan for transportation and parking ahead of the FIFA World Cup games at MetLife Stadium.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill is sounding off about the cost of getting to and from the FIFA World Cup games at MetLife Stadium this summer.
CBS News projects that Democrat Analilia Mejia will win the special election in New Jersey's 11th Congressional District, a seat formerly held by Gov. Mikie Sherrill.
Parking at MetLife Stadium will not be allowed during the FIFA World Cup games there this summer.
CBS News New York is investigating the cashless tolling system in New York and New Jersey. Unpaid tolls can spiral into crushing debt — but that's just one of many issues drivers face.
A young Long Island man who overcame autism to graduate high school as valedictorian is now poised to graduate from Hofstra with top honors.
New York families rely on state records to make sure car purchases are legit, but what happens when those records are wrong?
A Marine Corps veteran is walking more than 100 miles from eastern Long Island to Staten Island to support a little girl battling cancer.
A Nassau County man faces multiple charges are he allegedly tried to lure an 11-year-old earlier this week.
Eisenhower Park in East Meadow, Long Island has reopened after a deadly gang-related shooting Wednesday night.
President Trump spoke with CBS News Friday in a new telephone interview.
The wife of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has apologized for what she says were "harmful" social media posts she made as a teenager.
The federal government is withholding $73 million in highway funds from New York, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said Thursday.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said he and President Trump are "honest, direct about the fact that we have many disagreements," but they agree on their love for New York City.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani spoke with "CBS Mornings" on Thursday and reflected on his first 100 days in office.
Advocates fear New York state could be taking a step back when it comes to biomarker testing access for those with Medicaid.
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.
Singer-songwriter Gavin DeGraw turned to social media for help reconnecting with a New York City bartender after a memorable performance this week.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and his wife Rama Duwaji will not attend this year's Met Gala, sources said.
The Rock And Roll Hall of Fame unveiled its list of inductees for 2026, and it includes the Wu-Tang Clan, the legendary, local hip-hop collective.
Jury selection for Harvey Weinstein's rape retrial in a Manhattan courtroom began Tuesday. He is being accused of raping actress Jessica Mann in 2013.
Afrika Bambaataa, a rapper and producer, was best known for breakthrough tracks like 1982's "Planet Rock" and for founding the Universal Zulu Nation art collective.
Ryan McMahon broke out of his season-long slump with a tiebreaking, two-run homer in the eighth inning as the Yankees beat the Royals 4-2 on Friday night.
Moisés Ballesteros, Nico Hoerner and Ian Happ homered, and the Chicago Cubs handed the Mets their ninth straight loss, pounding New York 12-4.
NJ Transit and the NYNJ Host Committee announced their plan for transportation and parking ahead of the FIFA World Cup games at MetLife Stadium.
Mike Trout homered for the fifth time during a four-game series on Thursday, crushing a long drive in the seventh inning for the Angels in an 11-4 victory over the Yankees.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill is sounding off about the cost of getting to and from the FIFA World Cup games at MetLife Stadium this summer.
Students at M.S. 407 transform a barren space into a habitat for bees and butterflies, part of a broader city push to expand pollinator-friendly green spaces.
Brooklyn officials announced a first-of-its-kind initiative to build sensory rooms in every District 75 elementary school.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's administration unveiled a dramatic traffic redesign at Brooklyn's Grand Army Plaza.
New York City business owners are pushing on the State Legislature to pass Gov. Kathy Hochul's reforms that would roll back some of the climate legislation passed by New York state in 2019.
Ismael Ox lost his right hand as a child in a grenade attack, survived homelessness in the U.S., and became a citizen, all while training to represent Team USA in para Taekwondo.
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.
CBS News New York's Scott Padgett has your First Alert Forecast for April 17 at 11 p.m.
President Trump is portraying peace talks with Iran as nearly complete and predicting a quick wrap-up of the war, but Iran is pushing back on several fronts, including the president's claim there's a deal over Iran's stockpile of Uranium. CBS News New York's Tony Aiello reports.
FIFA World Cup ticket holders now know how much it will cost to travel to and from MetLife Stadium this summer, and it's a pretty penny. CBS News New York's Andrew Ramos reports.
Saturday is National Record Store Day, celebrating independent record shops across the country. This comes as new data shows interest in vinyl is only getting stronger. Meanwhile, there are questions about the environmental impact. Jarred Hill reports.
Charges have been filed against a woman accused of setting several fires in Maspeth, Queens, on Monday night.
