Wine importer Bill DeBlasio explains London newspaper's mayoral mix-up
It was DeBlasio's email address, bearing his full name, that got his opinion of Mamdani onto the pages of The Times of London.
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It was DeBlasio's email address, bearing his full name, that got his opinion of Mamdani onto the pages of The Times of London.
A newspaper reporter in London thought they were reaching out to former New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio for an interview. The person they actually contacted was Bill Deblasio, a wine importer from Huntington, Long Island. Instead of correcting the reporter's mistake, Deblasio decided to have some fun. CBS News New York's Dick Brennan reports.
A British newspaper is apologizing after printing an interview with an individual who falsely claimed to be former New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio.
Former NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio is throwing his support behind Zohran Mamdani, saying the assemblyman is focused on "kitchen table issues."
Former NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio has reached a settlement for using the NYPD as his security detail for his presidential campaign.
Former New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio will pay the city for misusing his security detail during his failed presidential.
Adams is at the center of a controversy over a directive by the Justice Department to drop corruption charges against him.
Howard Redmond admitted he repeatedly impeded a probe into allegations de Blasio misused his security detail.
A former NYPD inspector who was chief of Bill de Blasio's security detail when he was mayor entered a guilty plea Wednesday.
Watch our bonus conversation with Polanco and Murray on former Mayor Bill de Blasio's recent separation announcement, former President Donald Trump's mounting legal trouble and the 2024 presidential race.
They say they still plan to live together in their Park Slope brownstone but will date other people.
Former mayor Bill de Blasio and his wife, Chirlane McCray, are separating. The couple sold themselves as a political team when de Blasio was elected nearly 10 years ago. CBS New York political reporter Marcia Kramer has more on why the relationship is ending. Read more: https://cbsn.ws/436JT7m
CBS New York has learned former New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio is separating from his wife, Chirlane McCray.
It is the largest fine ever imposed by the New York City Conflicts of Interest Board.
Former mayor Bill de Blasio is being slapped with a record-setting fine for using NYPD officers on out-of-town political trips. CBS2 political reporter Marcia Kramer has the details. Read more: https://cbsn.ws/3CwPTve
The Federal Election Commission has imposed a fine on three committees associated with the former NYC mayor.
Eric Adams has been steering New York City's ship of state for 12 months, dealing with a pandemic, an unexpected migrant crisis and problems inherited from his predecessor. So is he "getting stuff done?" He sits down with CBS2's Political Reporter Marcia Kramer on this edition of "The Point."
Mayor Eric Adams says he inherited a city in disarray, saying major problems included a demoralized police force and a mismanaged homeless budget. The mayor discussed solutions on "The Point" with CBS2 political reporter Marcia Kramer.
Former Mayor de Blasio took to Twitter on Wednesday evening to offer help to hizzoner.
Hasidic leaders are defending their approach to education and say the report is one-sided.
The former mayor will be a teaching fellow at the university's schools of government and public health.
The former New York City mayor will be a teaching fellow in the fall.
De Blasio was one of several contenders running for the newly-redrawn 10th congressional district.
CBS2 asked him about a few recent controversies during his first public news conference since leaving office.
The former New York City mayor is running to represent New York's 10th Congressional District, CBS2's Jessica Moore reports.
The principal of a Brooklyn middle school created controversy this week by turning down the opportunity to have a Holocaust survivor speak to students.
Prosecutors have released photos of some of the evidence authorities recovered from Luigi Mangione when he was arrested in Altoona, Pennsylvania in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
Neighbors in Brooklyn's Victorian Flatbush are expressing frustration after the city designated only part of their area as a historic district.
Two NYPD officers involved in the deadly shooting of Win Rozario in March 2024 will not face criminal charges.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued executive orders Thursday designed to protect Israel and appeal to the Jewish community.
Prosecutors have released photos of some of the evidence authorities recovered from Luigi Mangione when he was arrested in Altoona, Pennsylvania in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
Neighbors in Brooklyn's Victorian Flatbush are expressing frustration after the city designated only part of their area as a historic district.
Two NYPD officers involved in the deadly shooting of Win Rozario in March 2024 will not face criminal charges.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued executive orders Thursday designed to protect Israel and appeal to the Jewish community.
The NYPD announced Thursday that an arrest has been made in the case of a man set on fire on board a subway car in Manhattan earlier this week.
CBS News New York has learned Jed Parkington, who died by suicide during a standoff with law enforcement on Tuesday, was fascinated with Nazi Germany.
"Driven Into Debt," CBS News New York's latest investigative series, has uncovered a simple truth -- unpaid tolls can quietly spiral into crushing debt.
First Alert Weather Days have been declared in the NYC area as the arctic chill could bring record low temperatures.
A decomposed body and pipe bombs were found inside a Stamford, Connecticut, home after a shootout between the homeowner and police officers Tuesday, officials say.
Police exchanged gunfire with a suspect barricaded inside a home in Stamford, Connecticut, on Tuesday.
"Driven Into Debt," CBS News New York's latest investigative series, has uncovered a simple truth -- unpaid tolls can quietly spiral into crushing debt.
First Alert Weather Days have been declared in the NYC area as the arctic chill could bring record low temperatures.
James Solomon easily won the race to become Jersey City's next mayor and Emily Jabbour beat the son of a former popular mayor to take the helm in Hoboken.
Popcorn Park Animal Refuge said the monkey, now named Forrest, was one of 21 monkeys being transported to a lab when the truck overturned on a Mississippi highway.
Traffic at the George Washington Bridge faced major delays Wednesday following an early morning crash on the inbound upper level.
"Driven Into Debt," CBS News New York's latest investigative series, has uncovered a simple truth -- unpaid tolls can quietly spiral into crushing debt.
Two people were killed in a stabbing in Bethpage on Long Island, Nassau County police said.
First Alert Weather Days have been declared in the NYC area as the arctic chill could bring record low temperatures.
Siena men's lacrosse coach Liam Gleason has died after suffering a traumatic brain injury in a fall at his home.
The Nov. 22 shooting on Willow Avenue in Hempstead killed 19-year-old Amira McLeod, of Queens, and injured two 20-year-old men.
The principal of a Brooklyn middle school created controversy this week by turning down the opportunity to have a Holocaust survivor speak to students.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued executive orders Thursday designed to protect Israel and appeal to the Jewish community.
Federal prosecutors on Thursday presented an indictment of New York Attorney General Letitia James to a grand jury in Norfolk, Virginia.
Authorities say the FBI has arrested a man suspected of placing pipe bombs outside RNC and DNC headquarters on the eve of the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot.
The MTA is set to unveil a new high-tech system for catching people who don't pay.
In New York alone, there have already been more than 17,000 flu cases and nearly 1,000 hospitalizations, and doctors anticipate it's only going to get worse as more people gather for the holidays.
Colette Smith of the Bronx was diagnosed with lung cancer, despite never smoking. Her survival story is central to her push for early detection.
Some New Yorkers want the mayor-elect to appoint a new "rat czar" when he takes office after an uptick in rat sightings.
Gio's Law would establish a $25 million grant program to equip law enforcement nationwide with EpiPens and train officers how to use them.
A blood drive was held in Harlem on Wednesday as the New York Blood Center reports a dip in its blood supply.
Stoppard was often hailed as the greatest British playwright of his generation.
The Brooklyn Nutcracker returns to Downtown Brooklyn with diverse cultural influences, community outreach, and a fresh take on Tchaikovsky's iconic score.
"Everybody Loves Raymond" is getting the spotlight at the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame.
Jimmy Cliff, who famously sang about the "many rivers" we all must cross, has died after suffering a seizure and pneumonia, his family say.
Donald Glover, who performs under the moniker Childish Gambino, revealed he suffered a stroke last year, which forced him to cancel his tour.
Doc Rivers said there have been no talks between team officials and Giannis Antetokounmpo regarding the two-time NBA MVP's potential exit from Milwaukee.
The Bulls dropped to 9-12 with their fifth loss in a row.
The New York Knicks beat the Charlotte Hornets 119-104 on Wednesday night.
The Dallas Stars shut out the New Jersey Devils 3-0 on Wednesday night.
Siena men's lacrosse coach Liam Gleason has died after suffering a traumatic brain injury in a fall at his home.
Neighbors in Brooklyn's Victorian Flatbush are expressing frustration after the city designated only part of their area as a historic district.
Brooklyn's Prospect Park is getting financing for a long-term project to battle the impacts of climate change, city leaders say.
The Brooklyn Conservatory of Music plans a 12,000-square-foot campus at One Prospect Park West, aiming to serve thousands more with music therapy and education programs.
Some residents at NYCHA's Eastchester Gardens in the Bronx say they've been shivering on and off all week.
The Brooklyn Nutcracker returns to Downtown Brooklyn with diverse cultural influences, community outreach, and a fresh take on Tchaikovsky's iconic score.
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.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Dogs got decked out for the annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade in New York City's East Village on Saturday.
Cosplayers flooded New York City's Javits Center in October 2024 for the annual New York Comic Con convention.
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater will have several new productions this holiday season.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is facing scrutiny after a new watchdog report found his use of the Signal app earlier this year could have harmed troops. The findings come as military officials briefed lawmakers about the U.S. strikes on suspected drug boats near Venezuela. Erica Brown reports from Capitol Hill.
A yellow cab ended up stuck in a dangerous spot Thursday after apparently driving over an opening on the roadway in Times Square.
A grand jury has once again declined to indict New York Attorney General Letitia James on federal mortgage fraud charges.
It's been one year since UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was gunned down in front of a New York City hotel. The man accused in his murder, Luigi Mangione, has pleaded not guilty to state and federal charges. Now, his attorneys are trying to get some evidence tossed before his trial. CBS News New York's Alice Gainer reports.
