Museum exhibit showcases fight for accessibility across NYC
New Yorkers have a proud history of pushing back against disability discrimination.
New Yorkers have a proud history of pushing back against disability discrimination.
ADA disabilities include both mental and physical conditions.
His latest project in partnership with the Abrons Arts Center is a 45-minute performance called "Vitruvian Man."
There is joy for most Islanders fans as the team's long-awaited new home prepares for opening day on Nov. 20. But some disabled fans claim their health and safety was forgotten amid the hoopla.
In some Long Island communities, residents became so enraged when trees were cut down for road projects, they sued.
Once a local basketball star, the man returned to Garden City several years ago to find his hometown's main thoroughfare, Seventh Street, was never made handicapped accessible.
There are renewed calls for the Long Island Rail Road to make the largest commuter rail system in the nation fully accessible to disabled riders.
A Bethpage man with hearing loss says he is the victim of discrimination by Nassau County.
Several groups are suing the MTA, claiming it systematically excludes people with disabilities by not providing access to stations.
Several nonprofits organizations and individuals are behind a class action lawsuit calling on the Metropolitan Transportation Authority to add elevators to all stations.
The MTA has been ordered to install elevators inside subway stations that are undergoing construction if the work affects the station's accessibility.
A Girl Scout holiday outing turned to misery for one New Jersey family. They say an ice skating rink discriminated against a young girl with cerebral palsy.
New Yorkers want their packages to arrive quickly, but as shipping companies set up shop in the city to make that happen, they're hitting some road blocks.
A woman has filed suit against the NYPD over the handling of her arrest.
They found that just 115, or 9.5 percent, were fully compliant with Americans with Disabilities Act standards.
He also signed a proclamation recognizing the anniversary of the federal act.
Richard Bernstein, who was run down by a bicyclist in Central Park a year and a half ago, claims he has proof that the city has ignored the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Mayor Michael Bloomberg and Taxi and Limousine Commissioner David Yassky say New York City will adopt regulations requiring that half of the city's 13,000 yellow cabs be accessible to people with disabilities.
New York State Sen. Eric Adams (D-Brooklyn) called on the Metropolitan Transportation Authority Sunday to improve accessibility for the disabled at subway stations.
Two disabled New Rochelle High School students claim they were mistreated during a fire condition last month and now the school is being investigated by the U.S. Justice Department.
Federal Judge Deborah Batts said she sees improvements in the city's efforts to make polling places accessible to disabled people, but she's not yet satisfied.
The 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the Americans with Disabilities Act doesn't require the city to demand that cabbies serve the disabled.
Jack Biegel's wife of 46 years has been gone for almost five years, yet the way Sandra Biegel left this world still gnaws at her husband.
Only about 200 of the city's 13,000 taxis can handle wheelchairs right now. In a suit against the Taxi and Limousine Commission, several advocacy groups said that violates the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Mayor Michael Bloomberg is pushing back against federal efforts to make more New York City taxis able to handle the needs of the handicapped.
The Banksy Museum opened this week in New York City. See where it's located and how to get tickets.
The fifth week of Donald Trump's criminal trial in New York will end as it began: with the former president's ex-lawyer Michael Cohen on the stand.
Aaron Judge followed a 467-foot home run with three hard-hit doubles and drove in two runs for the New York Yankees in a 4-0 victory over the Minnesota Twins.
The NYPD Hate Crimes Task Force is investigating acts of vandalism at two Upper East Side businesses.
A raccoon briefly interrupted a soccer match between the Philadelphia Union and the New York City FC Wednesday night.
The Banksy Museum opened this week in New York City. See where it's located and how to get tickets.
The NYPD Hate Crimes Task Force is investigating acts of vandalism at two Upper East Side businesses.
Four peregrine falcon chicks have hatched in a nest box on the Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge, and now they need names.
New York Jets fans finally know who, when and where Gang Green is playing in the 2024-25 season now that the NFL schedule has been released.
The New York Giants know who, when and where they're playing after the NFL released the 2024 schedule for all 32 teams Wednesday.
Temperatures around New York and New Jersey will rebound nicely Monday, as highs reach the upper 60s and low 70s.
Mother's Day was mostly a gloomy day in New York City and across the Tri-State Area.
Sunday night may offer a chance to see the northern lights in suburban areas of New York City after an "extreme" geomagnetic storm reached Earth on Friday.
It will be cool with rain around the area in the morning. Rain and drizzle will linger during the remainder of the day.
Accompanying cooler temperatures will be multiple chances of rain through Sunday.
New York Jets fans finally know who, when and where Gang Green is playing in the 2024-25 season now that the NFL schedule has been released.
The New York Giants know who, when and where they're playing after the NFL released the 2024 schedule for all 32 teams Wednesday.
A Sayreville school bus driver was able to safely evacuate half a dozen students from the vehicle when it caught fire Tuesday.
Aaron Rodgers and the Jets will open the 2024 season at the 49ers on Sept. 9. The NFL will release the full schedule on Wednesday.
The New Jersey Senate joined the Assembly in passing a controversial overhaul to the state's Open Public Records Act.
Eight Cricket World Cup matches will be held at Nassau County's International Cricket Stadium in June 2024.
There's an intense debate on whether to arm school security after Farmingdale schools became the latest on Long Island to plan to hire armed guards.
Mother's Day was mostly a gloomy day in New York City and across the Tri-State Area.
A New York Supreme Court judge has struck down Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman's executive order banning transgender athletes from playing women's and girl's sports at county-owned facilities.
The U.S. Coast Guard is trying to find the source of a mysterious oily sheen reported on the waters of Long Island Sound.
The fifth week of Donald Trump's criminal trial in New York will end as it began: with the former president's ex-lawyer Michael Cohen on the stand.
A few dozen NYU students walked out of Yankee Stadium during the school's commencement ceremony on Wednesday.
New York City to host national Urban Rat Summit on Sept. 18and 19, Mayor Eric Adams says
A lawyer for New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez sought to pin the blame on his wife, Nadine Menendez.
The City Council is trying to get Mayor Adams to added more money to the budget for education programs.
Leonette Belfield-Carson, whose daughter Jalissa Nadine Carson died of cancer, is now an advocate for other moms with children battling cancer.
A new report from New Jersey's Department of Health shows lead levels in children are dropping but not gone.
Kyle McMorrow was just 36 years old when he suffered a stroke last year. He woke up with neck pain one day, not realizing what was happening.
Panera is phasing out a highly caffeinated selection of lemonade beverages that's at the center of several lawsuits.
Hormel Foods says potentially contaminated products were shipped to Publix and Dollar Tree distribution warehouses.
Jim Parsons and Mayim Bialik are reprising their roles from "Big Bang Theory" in part one of the "Young Sheldon" series finale.
Caitlin Clark struggled early in her WNBA debut before finishing with 20 points and 10 turnovers as the Indiana Fever fell to the Connecticut Sun 92-71.
The Paramount+ Movie Nights series will offer dozens of free outdoor movie screenings at New York City parks this summer.
The WNBA tipped off its 28th season with the Las Vegas Aces seeking a three-peat, Caitlin Clark debuting and the league growing faster than ever.
Actor Steve Buscemi appeared to be looking at his phone moments before he was randomly punched in New York City, exclusive video obtained by CBS New York shows.
Aaron Judge followed a 467-foot home run with three hard-hit doubles and drove in two runs for the New York Yankees in a 4-0 victory over the Minnesota Twins.
A raccoon briefly interrupted a soccer match between the Philadelphia Union and the New York City FC Wednesday night.
Bryce Harper homered, doubled and drove in three runs, Ranger Suárez became the first eight-game winner in the majors and the streaking Philadelphia Phillies defeated the New York Mets 10-5.
New York (6-2-5) became the ninth team in MLS history to score at least nine goals in consecutive road matches against a single club.
Alonso Martínez scored early and Hannes Wolf scored his first career goal late in the first half to spark New York City FC to a 2-1 victory over Philadelphia, handing the Union a fourth straight loss at home for the first time in club history.
Maimonides Medical Center in Borough Park neighbors two communities that house a large Asian American population.
A Thai community is thriving along Woodside Avenue in Elmhurst, Queens.
Big Reuse says the lot helps take in 2 million pounds of food scraps and yard waste annually to create compost.
The River Garden in West Farms is a place that nurtures home-grown opportunities and curiosity.
Leonette Belfield-Carson, whose daughter Jalissa Nadine Carson died of cancer, is now an advocate for other moms with children battling cancer.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
The 50th Annual Village Halloween Parade drew massive crowds, celebrating the theme "Upside/Down:Inside/OUT."
As much of the northeast experiences heavy rains, parts of New York City are beginning to flood.
Thousands of people flooded Union Square on Friday for a PlayStation giveaway promoted by livestreamer Kai Cenat.
A crane went up in flames high above Manhattan, then partially collapsed onto the street below.
The museum is home to 160 recreations of Banksy's original artwork, most of which have been whitewashed or dismantled.
Prosecutors began by portraying the senator as a "corrupt politician who put his power up for sale," while the defense tried to put the blame on Menendez's wife, Nadine, who is facing a separate trial. CBS New York's Christina Fan has the details.
Police are searching for two men they say fired on a group of females who had gotten into a brawl. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook has the latest from the scene.
CBS New York's John Elliott and Tony Sadiku have the latest weather forecast.
CBS New York's Lonnie Quinn has your First Alert Forecast for May 15 at 11 p.m.