New York State Legislature passes last-minute bills
New York lawmakers passed a number of bills in the final hours of the legislative session. The bills still require Gov. Hochul's signature.
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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.
Nauman Hussain, operator of Prestige Limousine, is charged with criminally negligent homicide and second-degree manslaughter in connection with the 2018 crash in Schoharie, a village west of Albany.
Nauman Hussain, the operator of Prestige Limo Company, is the only person charged in the 2018 crash.
Nauman Hussain, who ran Prestige Limousine, is charged with criminally negligent homicide and second-degree manslaughter in connection with the 2018 crash in Schoharie, New York.
Hochul had to give up on a number of pet projects, but the budget has a grab bag of goodies for New York City.
The governor and state lawmakers reached a tentative agreement on a proposed $229 billion budget, CBS2's Mary Calvi reports.
New York's budget is really late. Meanwhile, Republicans came here to say our streets are unsafe. There are so many questions, but what are the answers?
Gianaris discusses the latest on the state budget negotiations, plans for free bus service in the city, housing and more on "The Point with Marcia Kramer."
O'Brien Murray and J.C. Polanco, two of Marcia Kramer's favorite political minds, joined the show this week.
Court of Appeals Associate Justice Rowan Wilson would make history as the first Black person to head New York's top court.
There's still no budget agreement in Albany, but Hochul is apparently scoring big time on her second attempt to name a chief judge of the New York Court of Appeals, CBS2's Marcia Kramer reports.
Both New York City and the state have problems paying their bills. We asked New Yorkers how they think the money should be raised.
The mayor said that possible cuts to essential services were not a threat, just math.
Mayor Eric Adams headed to Albany on Wednesday with a simple message for Gov. Kathy Hochul and state lawmakers: New York City needs more money or else. As CBS2 political reporter Marcia Kramer explains, it could mean budget cuts to critical city agencies.
Janno Lieber said lawmakers in Albany need to approve a massive bailout plan to prevent the transit agency from falling off a fiscal cliff.
State Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal is the powerful chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee.
The governor is digging in her heels and considering suing the Senate to get a full 63-member floor vote.
Gov. Kathy Hochul's controversial pick to head the state's top court is trying to convince state senators he's the right person for the job. CBS2's Political Reporter Marcia Kramer has more.
The governor's pick is getting pushback from her fellow Democrats in Albany, who say he's too conservative. CBS2's Zinnia Maldonado has more.
Kramer covered the inauguration of Gov. Kathy Hochul, New York's new human composting law, the beginning of the 118th Congress and controversial Congressman-elect George Santos, all before a special interview with Mayor Eric Adams.
The proposal is expected in Albany soon. The intention is to make emotional wellness a health priority, CBS2's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
CBS2's Marcia Kramer reports on the symbolism of the day up in Albany.
New Yorkers may be able to see the blood moon during the partial lunar eclipse Thursday, but they're going to have to stay up late, and clouds could impact it.
Khalid Sheikh Mohammed is accused of developing and directing the plot to crash hijacked airliners into the World Trade Center and the Pentagon on Sept. 11, 2001.
A flood watch has been issued for most of the Tri-State Area, including New York City, as heavy rain and potentially strong storms are expected Thursday.
A fire started in the basement of a South Ozone Park home before spreading early Thursday, according to the FDNY.
More than 1,000 people, including many Americans, are still missing along the Nepal-China border after deadly floods and mudflows likely triggered by a glacial collapse.
New Yorkers may be able to see the blood moon during the partial lunar eclipse Thursday, but they're going to have to stay up late, and clouds could impact it.
A flood watch has been issued for most of the Tri-State Area, including New York City, as heavy rain and potentially strong storms are expected Thursday.
A fire started in the basement of a South Ozone Park home before spreading early Thursday, according to the FDNY.
A Brooklyn community came together Wednesday night to demand justice as police continue to investigate the shooting death of a food delivery worker.
A potential fraud is targeting Holocaust survivors and their families in New York, offering to help them file claims for assets taken during Nazi persecution.
A flood watch has been issued for most of the Tri-State Area, including New York City, as heavy rain and potentially strong storms are expected Thursday.
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.
A flood watch has been issued for most of the Tri-State Area, including New York City, as heavy rain and potentially strong storms are expected Thursday.
A man is dead after a shootout with police in Newport, Rhode Island, that also left an officer injured.
A dean at Rutgers University was arrested for allegedly recording inappropriate videos while working for the school, according to New Jersey prosecutors.
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.
A flood watch has been issued for most of the Tri-State Area, including New York City, as heavy rain and potentially strong storms are expected Thursday.
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman says he will comply with New York's new law restricting police cooperation with ICE, but first, he blasted the governor. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
Huntington native Jack Kennedy, 18, is making his Grand Slam debut in the U.S. Open this year.
Officers on Long Island deployed a drone to find the suspect after he robbed a home and ran away.
Fifteen sheriffs across New York are asking a judge to block a new law preventing local law enforcement agencies from working with Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is backtracking again on the controversial rollout of his pied-à-terre tax.
The surge in arrests comes as the White House pushes ICE to hit a target of 2,000 per day.
Fifteen sheriffs across New York are asking a judge to block a new law preventing local law enforcement agencies from working with Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents.
The Trump administration said it may need to demolish the Kennedy Center if a plan to close the building for two years as part of a controversial renovation project pushed by President Trump and the organization's board is blocked.
State officials sent letters to agencies across New York instructing them to unwind agreements with ICE by Tuesday.
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.
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
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 paid 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.
The Brewers beat the Mets 8-1 on Wednesday night, overcoming an injury to starter Dustin May after one pitch.
The New York Yankees pulled away for a 9-3 victory over the Houston Astros on Wednesday night.
Huntington native Jack Kennedy, 18, is making his Grand Slam debut in the U.S. Open this year.
Francisco Lindor scored the winning run on a throwing error in the 10th to lead the Mets past the Brewers 3-2 on Tuesday night.
The Houston Astros beat the New York Yankees 9-7 on Tuesday night.
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.
The renovation project will include a restored orchestra pit, additional bathrooms and ADA-accessible concessions.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said 56 summonses were issued during the course of 62 inspections.
Opponents are worried about losing local control of Maimonides if it is brought into the city's public hospital system.
Police are looking for a man who allegedly stabbed and killed a 33-year-old in the Laurelton section of Queens.
Rescue teams are searching for hundreds of missing people along the Nepal-China border Thursday after a deadly torrent of floods and mud swept through several communities. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
