Gov. Hochul signs legislation to create slavery reparations commission
Hochul said she knows the legislation is controversial, but added it had to be signed. CBS New York's Natalie Duddridge reports.
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Hochul said she knows the legislation is controversial, but added it had to be signed. CBS New York's Natalie Duddridge reports.
The state funeral for New Jersey Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver was held at Newark's Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart.
Neely was killed earlier this month when he was put in a chokehold on the subway in SoHo.
Rev. Al Sharpton is set to deliver the eulogy for Neely, who died after being placed in a chokehold on the F train in SoHo. CBS2's Elijah Westbrook has more on how he's being remembered.
Sharpton again called for other subway riders seen on video restraining Neely while Penny held him in a chokehold to be investigated, CBS2's Christina Fan reports.
Penny was seen on video holding Neely in a chokehold for nearly three minutes before his death on the subway.
Over 100 protesters swarmed the Lexington Avenue-63rd Street station, at one point even jumping onto the tracks.
Penny, the 24-year-old Marine veteran seen on video choking Neely for nearly 3 minutes before his death on the subway, was questioned and released by police. CBS2's Christina Fan reports.
Belafonte, a Harlem native, died of congestive heart failure at his New York City home on April 25.
Late actor and civil rights icon Harry Belafonte was honored by the National Action Network on Saturday morning.
Attorney Ben Crump led a panel discussion on ways to enforce police accountability and prevent future tragedies.
Families of Black men and women killed by police held a discussion on reform during the National Action Network's convention Wednesday.
Rev. Al Sharpton and civil rights attorney Ben Crump will be joined by Mayor Eric Adams and the families of Tyre Nichols, George Floyd and Eric Garner.
The group gathered Monday on 125th Street asked that everyone respect the legal process.
This comes as Trump held a campaign rally in Texas in the shadow of a possible criminal indictment.
Rev. Al Sharpton held a prayer vigil in Harlem for the safety of Manhattan's district attorney Saturday after he received a death threat this week. This comes as former president Donald Trump held a campaign rally in Texas in the shadow of a possible criminal indictment. CBS2's Leah Mishkin reports.
Tyre Nichols was beaten by Memphis Police in January after being stopped for an alleged traffic violation.
Tyre Nichols' mother was in New York on Saturday, speaking out about the death of her son.
Vice President Kamala Harris spoke at the funeral of the 29-year-old who died after being beaten by police. "We mourn with you," she told his family.
Rev. Al Sharpton is set to deliver the eulogy during the service in Memphis. CBS2's John Dias has the details.
The National Action Network held its annual Martin Luther King, Jr. day breakfast in Washington.
Shootings and homicides may be down, but overall crime is up and leaders are working to find solutions.
Rev. Al Sharpton declared Saturday Hakeem Jeffries Day.
Rev. Al Sharpton declared Saturday Hakeem Jeffries Day.
Trayvon's mother, Sybrina Fulton, joined Rev. Al Sharpton and Mayor Eric Adams at a ceremony in Harlem.
New Yorkers have a chance to snag discounted tickets to the U.S. Open.
A 9/11 memorial in Jersey City that's in need of repairs and maintenance is getting help from actor Gary Sinise's foundation.
The Anne Frank Tree in Liberty Park in Lower Manhattan is struggling to survive.
Bayonne, New Jersey, is out of the Little League World Series after losing to Hamilton, Ohio, on Tuesday night.
President Trump said that he would be "lowering the American flag" throughout the nation for one week in Dolly Parton's honor.
New Yorkers have a chance to snag discounted tickets to the U.S. Open.
The Anne Frank Tree in Liberty Park in Lower Manhattan is struggling to survive.
NYC's Empire State Building will pay tribute to music legend Dolly Parton Tuesday night. Parton, 80, died Tuesday in Nashville, her family announced.
State officials sent letters to agencies across New York instructing them to unwind agreements with ICE by Tuesday.
The AMC Kips Bay 15 on Second Avenue has been open since 1999 but will shut down at the end of 2026, according to a spokesperson.
A nice stretch of weather kicks off the week in the New York City area before a heightened chance of rain returns.
Along with the increasingly humid conditions comes another chance of showers and storms overnight Saturday into Sunday.
Rainy weather returns to the New York City area Sunday, bringing with it the threat of flooding.
Bayonne, New Jersey, is heading to the Little League World Series after beating Darien, Connecticut, in the Metro Region Tournament on Friday.
We're in great shape on this Friday as we gear up for another weekend.
A 9/11 memorial in Jersey City that's in need of repairs and maintenance is getting help from actor Gary Sinise's foundation.
Bayonne, New Jersey, is out of the Little League World Series after losing to Hamilton, Ohio, on Tuesday night.
Dozens of syringes and other debris were found on the beach in Manasquan on the Jersey Shore over the weekend.
A New Jersey woman is trying to understand how a shocking message was left on her birthday dessert at a local restaurant.
A small earthquake was detected in Morris County, New Jersey, on Saturday, officials say.
After years in the making, a team of surgeons successfully performed the first pancreas-kidney transplant on Long Island. Despite complicated risks, the first patient selected was all in. As CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports, the patient says the double transplant saved his life.
The names include people who died from 9/11-related illnesses.
A man was arrested after investigators said they found 23 guns and hundreds of grams of various illegal drugs at his Long Island home.
A funeral was held Sunday for a Long Island woman who died after her SUV plunged into a backyard pool.
Suffolk County Police say officers rescued a family from a boat that ran aground in the mouth of the Fire Island Inlet early Sunday morning.
State officials sent letters to agencies across New York instructing them to unwind agreements with ICE by Tuesday.
A coalition representing 1,000 minority-owned bodegas and supermarkets is suing to stop New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's plan to build five city-run grocery stores.
The Supreme Court divided 6-3 in granting the Trump administration's request for emergency relief.
The meeting came with Democrats expected to take control of the House in the November elections, which would put Jeffries in line to become the next House speaker.
Neel Kashkari, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, said the tariff fight with Canada could extend U.S. inflation, should the tense trade dynamic between the historically allied countries continue.
Pennsylvania has recorded its first two deaths connected to measles in 35 years.
This year, ER visits for tick bites have increased dramatically, corresponding with a new threat: a rise in Alpha-gal syndrome (AGS), where one bite from a lone star tick can make you violently allergic to red meat. How can you best avoid tick bites?
A New Yorker has tested positive for West Nile virus, the city health department announced Wednesday.
Researchers say an alarming study on cognitive decline is specific to the African American community in Newark, New Jersey.
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
President Trump said that he would be "lowering the American flag" throughout the nation for one week in Dolly Parton's honor.
NYC's Empire State Building will pay tribute to music legend Dolly Parton Tuesday night. Parton, 80, died Tuesday in Nashville, her family announced.
Dolly Parton became an icon over her six-decade career as a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, movie and TV star and theme park owner who donated millions to help others.
The AMC Kips Bay 15 on Second Avenue has been open since 1999 but will shut down at the end of 2026, according to a spokesperson.
"Today, Elwood and I lost a great friend and collaborator, and the world lost one of the most naturally innovative drummers and a great and true son of Texas," ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons said in a statement.
New Yorkers have a chance to snag discounted tickets to the U.S. Open.
Bayonne, New Jersey, is out of the Little League World Series after losing to Hamilton, Ohio, on Tuesday night.
Defender James Sands made a spectacular goal clearance before scoring in first-half stoppage time to help NYCFC earn a 1-1 draw with the New England Revolution on Sunday.
It was Peters' third walk-off hit of the season.
The New York Yankees pulled away for an 8-3 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday.
The DSNY reported an increase in needle stick injuries for New York City sanitation workers.
A Queens homeowner says that overgrown city trees on her block are creating a safety hazard at night.
Neighbors say Flushing Meadows Corona Park has been falling into disrepair for years.
The owner of a beloved Harlem food truck known for its burgers under $5 is retiring and selling the business.
The historic Art Deco bathhouse at Jacob Riis Park is getting a new life as the Rockaway Ocean Club. But as the long-dormant building reopens, some locals are questioning who will have access to its amenities.
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.
A rally was held in southeast Queens on Tuesday, pushing back against a planned lithium-ion battery storage facility.
The planned closure of a New York City movie theater is upsetting neighbors in Kips Bay. As CBS News New York's Dave Carlin reports, there's a growing push to save it.
Would you ever track your dating life on a spreadsheet? While some singles are focused on a potential partner's pros and cons, some young daters say it's helping them figure out what really matters and what they're bringing to the table. Jarred Hill has a closer look.
Another inmate has died at Riker's Island. This is the seventh death at Riker's this year.
New Jersey State Police say two people are dead after an accident involving an overturned tractor trailer in Newark.
