President Trump out to "create chaos" with cashless bail crackdown, Hochul says
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul on Tuesday responded to President Trump's potential targeting of the state as part of his cashless bail crackdown.
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New York Gov. Kathy Hochul on Tuesday responded to President Trump's potential targeting of the state as part of his cashless bail crackdown.
But as CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer reports, the president isn't ready to let up.
New York eliminated cash bail for misdemeanors and nonviolent felonies in 2019, but public outcry forced Gov. Kathy Hochul to push through several reforms.
Hochul spoke out Tuesday, a day after President Trump signed an executive order aimed at states' so-called cashless bail policies. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
Mr. Trump directed the attorney general to develop a list of states, like New York, that have eliminated cashless bail. The end result could mean cuts to federal funding. CBS News New York's Jennifer Bisram reports.
The candidates for mayor are responding to the president's executive order on cashless bail. CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
President Trump signed the cashless bail executive order as the White House labeled it "a government-backed crime spree." CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
The president signed several executive orders addressing crime in Washington, D.C. including cashless bail there. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
Gov. Kathy Hochul is slamming President Trump for threatening to send the National Guard to New York to fight crime.
A police officer shot in the line of duty on the Lower East Side yesterday is now recovering. This all happened while he was serving a warrant to a suspect already on parole for previous crimes. Police commissioner Jessica Tisch raised concerns about the ongoing issue of recidivism in a press conference yesterday. CBS NEWS Law Enforcement Contributor Richard Esposito explains the law and what needs to be done to stop the ongoing issue of recidivism.
The wounded detective was released from the hospital later Tuesday. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner has more on the police commissioner's harsh criticism of the state's bail reform laws.
In a new report looking into New York City's juvenile detention centers, the Department of Investigation outlines a troubling pattern of detainee misconduct, criminal activity and lack of staff control since the implementation of bail reform and Raise the Age legislation.
Many on Long Island want to know why the four suspects charged in the body parts case aren't being held in jail.
Gov. Kathy Hochul is blaming judges for misunderstanding bail laws, while some critics argue the governor doesn't understand.
Gov. Kathy Hochul is blaming judges for misunderstanding bail laws, while some critics argue it's the governor who doesn't understand her own law. CBS New York's Ali Bauman reports.
The 19-year-old is now accused of being the lookout for a group of shoplifters in Queens. CBS New York's Christina Fan has the details.
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Gov. Kathy Hochul and Mayor Eric Adams discuss the latest bail law changes passed in the state budget.
CBS2's Marcia Kramer sat down for a one-on-one interview on Monday with the state's chief executive.
The governor told Marcia Kramer it was worth having a delayed state budget in order to get the bail reform changes she wanted.
The governor says she and state lawmakers have reached a tentative agreement on a proposed $229 billion budget, which includes changes to the state's controversial bail reform laws and more cash for the MTA. CBS2's Natalie Duddridge has the details.
The $229 billion budget is still likely a week away from a vote.
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Nicolas Fernández scored twice in the first half and Talles Magno scored late in the second to propel New York City FC to a 3-1 victory over the Colorado Rapids at Yankee Stadium on Saturday night.
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A taxi driver struck two pedestrians before crashing into a building on the Lower East Side on Saturday.
Bronx Week is back on. Last week, Borough President Vanessa Gibson said the multi-day event had been put on pause this year to the budget deficit.
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.
More than 30,000 people participated in the United Airlines New York City half-marathon on Sunday, the New York Road Runners said.
The New York area is in for a mild weekend before the weather takes a turn to start the work week.
It will be rainy on Thursday morning, and the weather will change to snow as temperatures drop across the Tri-State Area.
Thunderstorms are expected in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut this weekend after severe weather hit the Midwest.
Periods of rain will move through the New York area Thursday, but spring temperatures are on the way for the weekend.
Snow and rain will make for messy morning and evening commutes for New Yorkers on Tuesday. It's a First Alert Weather Day.
Four people, including two teens and two construction workers, were hurt in a house explosion in Newark, New Jersey, on Saturday.
Heights University Hospital, formerly known as Christ Hospital, shuttered its emergency room Saturday night.
The New York area is in for a mild weekend before the weather takes a turn to start the work week.
At least 10 dead geese were recently found at Verona Park in Essex County, New Jersey.
Overhead wire problems at the Portal Bridge forced the suspension of some NJ Transit and Amtrak trains Friday.
St. John's, Hofstra and LIU are playing in the 2026 NCAA men's basketball tournament as March Madness gets in full swing.
Prosecutors said Matthew Smith fended off efforts to hand over his car keys before the crash that killed Nassau County police officer Patricia Espinosa.
A Manorville breeder was charged with animal neglect after dogs and puppies were allegedly left alone in poor conditions as a blizzard struck New York.
A father and son died in an overnight fire on Long Island. Kenneth Roberts, 42, and his son Mekhi, 12, were trapped in intense smoke inside a basement apartment.
Jones Beach will host a series of special events commemorating America's 250th birthday this summer.
With oil markets paralyzed by the U.S.-Iran war, the Trump administration says it could escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz — a massive undertaking that experts say could already be in the preparatory stages.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani signed an executive order Friday establishing the first-ever Mayor's Office of LGBTQIA+ Affairs.
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani denounced Republican Sen. Tommy Tuberville's anti-Muslim social media post during a Ramadan event.
The war, which shows no signs of ending soon, has upended global air travel, disrupted oil exports from the region and sent fuel prices rising across the world.
A New Jersey toddler's death after falling more than 20 stories has prompted new legislation designed to ensure windows are properly guarded in apartment buildings across the state.
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Heights University Hospital, formerly known as Christ Hospital, shuttered its emergency room Saturday night.
New Jersey Sen. Andy Kim is opening up about his father's Alzheimer's diagnosis in hopes of helping others struggling like him to care for their loved ones.
A new study shows toxic forever chemicals known as PFAS may be entering the food chain on Long Island through contaminated soil, water and air.
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Ballerina Misty Copeland responded to controversial comments made by actor Timothée Chalamet when he appeared to dismiss the significance of ballet and opera, saying, "No one cares."
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The New York Islanders raced to an early lead and held on to beat the Calgary Flames 3-2 on Saturday.
Igor Shesterkin made 46 saves and Vladislav Gavrikov had a goal and two assists as the New York Rangers extended their winning streak to four games with a 4-2 win over the Minnesota Wild.
The NYC DEP has announced plans to clean Flushing Creek with chlorine, sparking outrage among some environmentalists.
Neighbors and local businesses in Long Island City, Queens, say rental trucks parked on streets are impacting daily operations.
Erik Lochtefeld is back to acting and marathon training after a glioblastoma diagnosis and complex surgery at NYU Langone.
Manhattan historians recently discovered a link to the Underground Railroad at the Merchant's House Museum.
The National Dance Institute in Harlem hosts a special camp twice a year to bring together dancers with and without special needs for a dance camp, proving anyone can take center stage.
The Halloween tradition strolled through Manhattan's East Village on Sunday, with furry friends dressed in colorful costumes.
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Six people were hurt, including two firefighters, in a house fire in Brooklyn.
The executive director of the nonprofit organization 9/11 Health Watch confirms two staffers at the World Trade Center Health Program have been reassigned, including one to ICE. DHS calls the claims of reassignment false.
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An investigation is underway after a man died Sunday after being found unresponsive at a Chelsea subway station.
