Grieving Families Act would raise financial damages for wrongful deaths in N.Y.
New York is one of three states where families cannot be compensated for emotional loss in wrongful death lawsuits.
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New York is one of three states where families cannot be compensated for emotional loss in wrongful death lawsuits.
A man armed with a shotgun fired two rounds into the air outside Temple Israel in Albany, authorities said.
Shots were fired outside a temple in Albany on Thursday. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3TmwaYG
Shots were fired on the premises of Temple Israel in Albany, New York, on Thursday, but there were no injuries, according to Gov. Kathy Hochul.
Officials say removal of cars stuck inside the unstable parking garage may begin early next week. CBS New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
It is a lose-lose situation for drivers who cannot get to their cars and train commuters who are now stranded.
New York could make Regents exams optional in a sweeping overhaul of high school graduation requirements.
New York could make Regents exams optional in a sweeping overhaul of high school graduation requirements. CBS New York's Tony Aiello reports.
The suspension is due to structural safety concerns involving a parking garage located above lines on West 51st Street.
Riders will be looking for other routes this morning due to structural problems with a building over the tracks. CBS New York's Christina Fan has the latest.
The suspension between New York City and Albany is due to structural safety concerns involving a parking garage located above lines on West 51st Street. CBS New York's Kristie Keleshian reports.
The suspension is due to structural safety concerns involving a parking garage located above Amtrak lines on West 51st Street. CBS New York's Jessica Moore reports.
Melissa DeRosa, former Gov. Andrew Cuomo's top advisor, details her new book about her experience in government and the end of the Cuomo administration.
Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo's top advisor shares more about her experience in government and the end of the Cuomo administration.
New York State Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal supported the bill to legalize cannabis sales, but now there are dozens of illegal shops in his district. Watch his conversation on "The Point with Marcia Kramer."
Melissa DeRosa, former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo's right-hand advisor, discussed her captivating book "What's Left Unsaid: My Life at the Center of Power, Politics and Crisis" on "The Point with Marcia Kramer."
Police matched a fingerprint on a ransom note left at the girl's home to a DWI case from 1999, Gov. Kathy Hochul said.
Investigators say fingerprints left on a ransom note helped lead them to the suspect and find the little girl inside a cabinet.
Charlotte Sena disappeared over the weekend after going for a bike ride at Moreau Lake State Park. A suspect is in custody, police said. CBS New York's Jenna DeAngelis reports. Read more here
Charlotte Sena disappeared Saturday evening in Moreau Lake State Park, about 190 miles north of New York City.
It's a decision which, if it is upheld, could change the political landscape of the state, and even of the country.
New York lawmakers passed a number of bills in the final hours of the legislative session. The bills still require Gov. Hochul's signature.
All of the bills still need Gov. Kathy Hochul's approval.
Lawmakers in Albany have passed a number of new bills impacting New Yorkers.
At least three people were shot at a barbershop on Saturday afternoon, police said.
Complaints about New York rental schemes jumped 55% over the last few years, according to new data obtained by CBS News New York.
A New York state senator is being called a hero for helping to stop a violent street fight in Brooklyn this week.
Francisco Alvarez homered twice, Brett Baty also went deep and the New York Mets defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 4-1 in the first major league game following the All-Star break.
Etihad Park, the new home of NYCFC and Gotham FC, will open in summer 2027, the CEO of the Major League Soccer club announced.
A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell is being investigated as a possible source for a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people.
Complaints about New York rental schemes jumped 55% over the last few years, according to new data obtained by CBS News New York.
A New York state senator is being called a hero for helping to stop a violent street fight in Brooklyn this week.
Etihad Park, the new home of NYCFC and Gotham FC, will open in summer 2027, the CEO of the Major League Soccer club announced.
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.
A tornado warning was issued in parts of New Jersey on Thursday evening.
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.
A tornado warning was issued in parts of New Jersey on Thursday evening.
A New Jersey daycare owner is accused of administering melatonin to two children in her care without the consent of their parents.
Smoke from Canadian wildfires continued impacting air quality across New York City, New Jersey and Connecticut on Thursday.
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.
President Trump gave a primetime address on elections tonight, as he remains focused on the 2020 race.
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.
A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell is being investigated as a possible source for a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people.
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.
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.
Francisco Alvarez homered twice, Brett Baty also went deep and the New York Mets defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 4-1 in the first major league game following the All-Star break.
Etihad Park, the new home of NYCFC and Gotham FC, will open in summer 2027, the CEO of the Major League Soccer club announced.
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.
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.
A New York tradition took center stage outside Lincoln Center on Thursday. Championship double dutch athletes celebrated the sport's rich history while showing the game is still going strong. CBS News New York's Naomi Ruchim reports.
CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn has your First Alert Forecast for July 16 at 11 p.m.
Rental schemes are on the rise in New York, with complaints jumping 55% over the last few years, according to new data obtained by CBS News New York investigative reporter Tim McNicholas. He found that a housing crisis is creating a goldmine for fraudsters.
In a speech to the nation Thursday night, President Trump alleged China obtained millions of voter rolls and interfered in U.S. elections. CBS News New York's Doug Williams reports.
A New York state senator is being called a hero for helping to stop a violent street fight in Brooklyn this week. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal has the video that shows him in action.
