Bill de Blasio Sworn In As 109th Mayor Of New York City
Mayor Bill de Blasio was sworn in as the 109th mayor of New York City just after midnight New Year's Day, in a small ceremony outside his Brooklyn home.
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Mayor Bill de Blasio was sworn in as the 109th mayor of New York City just after midnight New Year's Day, in a small ceremony outside his Brooklyn home.
New York City welcomed 2014 with a crowd of over a million in Times Square early Wednesday morning – and a new mayor and administration starting a new page in city history.
Bloomberg's final 48 hours in office included the unveiling of his official City Hall portrait and the signing of legislation banning plastic foam food containers and adding e-cigarettes to the indoor smoking ban. He will leave office when the clock strikes midnight and a new year is ushered in.
Returning Police Commissioner William Bratton will be sworn into office just after midnight New Year's Day.
On the eve of his swearing-in, New York City Mayor-elect Bill de Blasio announced five more high-level administration appointments.
We have a new pope, a new mayor-elect and more time to enjoy those large, sugary drinks. Here are our picks for the 13 biggest news stories from 2013, in order of when they occurred.
Bill de Blasio will be sworn in as mayor twice Wednesday.
De Blasio on Monday reiterated his stance that it's time for the carriages to go, but the drivers won't let go without a fight.
Mayor-elect Bill de Blasio has tapped Carmen Farina, a former teacher, principal and longtime advocate of early childhood education, to be New York City's next schools chancellor.
Mayor-elect Bill de Blasio has picked a former U.S. attorney to be the city's top lawyer.
Former President Bill Clinton will be the one to swear in Bill de Blasio as mayor on Wednesday.
A recent study claims changes to the school bus service contracts will increase costs between $60 million to $239 million and not save the $20 million to $40 million as the mayor claims.
The swearing in will take place in front of City Hall on Wednesday, Jan. 1 at noon. Incoming New York City Comptroller Scott Stringer and Public Advocate Letita James, both Democrats, will also be sworn in at the ceremony at City Hall Plaza.
The five-minute video featuring 19-year-old Chiara de Blasio was released Tuesday on YouTube.
Mayor-elect Bill de Blasio announced the appointment of Goldman Sachs executive Alicia Glen as the administration's deputy mayor of housing and economic development.
Lis Smith, 31, and former Gov. Eliot Spitzer met when she served as his press secretary during his failed primary run for city comptroller.
CBS 2 has learned Eliot Spitzer, the former governor known as the "love gov," has a new girlfriend.
Mayor-elect Bill de Blasio on Sunday said the man whom he will soon replace has many achievements to his credit, but still took Mayor Michael Bloomberg to task for what he said was the outgoing mayor's failure to address inequality.
New York City Mayor-elect Bill de Blasio has appointed a state official who has worked to overhaul the juvenile justice system as the commissioner of the Administration for Children's Services.
Councilwoman Melissa Mark-Viverito says she will be the next City Council speaker.
Library lovers dressed in cardboard costumes of their favorite books Monday to protest plans to renovate the New York Public Library's main branch and sell the popular Mid-Manhattan branch.
The mayor-elect is going into the meeting with some big ideas regarding federal investments into education, infrastructure.
Professional soccer could be coming to the Bronx. The city is working on a deal that would put a soccer stadium down the street from Yankee Stadium.
Mayor-elect Bill de Blasio is on "a mission" of sorts. He wants to begin influencing the national agenda on a host of issues that pertain directly to New York City.
In a statement by Bill, Chirlane, Chiara and Dante de Blasio on their website, the family called it "a tough decision."
Nerdeen Kiswani, co-founder of the group Within Our Lifetime, said the FBI Joint Terrorism Task Force told her about "a plot against my life that was 'about to' take place."
A 40-foot-long dead whale washed up on Rockaway Beach in Queens Thursday.
Iran-linked cyber criminals accessed FBI Director Kash Patel's personal email account, sources said.
A fire at a Bronx firehouse left at least 14 people with minor injuries. Two firefighters were taken to the hospital for treatment.
St. John's will face the No. 1 overall seed, Duke, in the next round of March Madness Friday.
Nerdeen Kiswani, co-founder of the group Within Our Lifetime, said the FBI Joint Terrorism Task Force told her about "a plot against my life that was 'about to' take place."
A fire at a Bronx firehouse left at least 14 people with minor injuries. Two firefighters were taken to the hospital for treatment.
St. John's will face the No. 1 overall seed, Duke, in the next round of March Madness Friday.
A 9-year-old boy is recovering at a Brooklyn hospital after he was shot in the leg Thursday afternoon.
A New York City schools staffer was killed in Mount Vernon over the weekend, police say.
It may not feel like spring right away, but Friday's weather does deliver a clear shift in the air in New York City.
The New York City area will be under a wind advisory Monday with periods of heavy rain and severe thunderstorms expected across the region.
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.
Nerdeen Kiswani, co-founder of the group Within Our Lifetime, said the FBI Joint Terrorism Task Force told her about "a plot against my life that was 'about to' take place."
St. John's will face the No. 1 overall seed, Duke, in the next round of March Madness Friday.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill signed three bills into law Wednesday limiting the power of ICE agents in New Jersey.
A 16-year-old boy is fighting for his life after he was stabbed Tuesday in Hackensack, New Jersey, his family told CBS News New York.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill signed an executive order Tuesday that pushes NJ Transit to improve the rider experience.
St. John's will face the No. 1 overall seed, Duke, in the next round of March Madness Friday.
Accused Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann is likely to change his plea to guilty when he next appears in court, a source with knowledge of the case tells CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff.
A second person was arrested Tuesday in connection with a 2021 acid attack on Long Island college student Nafiah Ikram.
High school students are helping residents in assisted living in Long Island, New York feel a bit more confident with makeovers.
Two of the most storied programs in men's college basketball, St. John's and Kansas, will battle it out later Sunday.
Nerdeen Kiswani, co-founder of the group Within Our Lifetime, said the FBI Joint Terrorism Task Force told her about "a plot against my life that was 'about to' take place."
Iran-linked cyber criminals accessed FBI Director Kash Patel's personal email account, sources said.
President Trump said he will sign an executive order to restart pay for TSA officers, who have gone more than a month without a full paycheck.
The New York City Council has passed legislation to allow the NYPD to set up buffer zones around schools and houses of worship.
The Senate agreed early Friday to fund most of the Department of Homeland Security in an effort to end a standoff in Congress that led to massive lines at many airports.
What started as a sinus infection left a Long Island teenager fighting for his life, requiring emergency brain surgery.
Older adults in New Jersey recorded the highest number of suspected overdose deaths in 2025, according to the New Jersey Department of Health.
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.
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.
Savannah Guthrie stepped back from her NBC duties almost two months ago when her mother, Nancy Guthrie, disappeared. The investigation is ongoing.
Rapper Megan Thee Stallion made her Broadway debut Tuesday night, adding some of her own big hits to "Moulin Rouge! The Musical."
CBS News announced Friday that CBS News Radio will be shutting down this spring after nearly 100 years of broadcasting, citing "challenging economic realities."
Bodycam video footage of Justin Timberlake's June 2024 DWI arrest on Long Island was released to the media Friday.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
St. John's will face the No. 1 overall seed, Duke, in the next round of March Madness Friday.
Nico Hischier scored two goals to lead the Devils to a 4-2 victory over the Predators on Thursday night.
The Charlotte Hornets snapped the New York Knicks' seven-game winning streak with a 114-103 victory Thursday night.
Ilya Sorokin made 26 saves to help the Islanders beat the Stars 2-1 on Thursday night.
The Mets chased Paul Skenes in the first inning of his worst major league start, beating the Pirates 11-7 on Thursday.
From World War II to modern mixology, women in Brooklyn fought for their place behind the bar. This Women's History Month, their legacy continues to influence the city's nightlife.
A new performing arts venue with a focus on immigrant stories is opening in Upper Manhattan this fall. CBS News New York's Noëlle Lilley got an exclusive tour of the construction that will give The People's Theatre its first home in more than 15 years.
Members of the Apollo Theater, where Kiki Shepard left her mark for 15 years, reflect on her legacy after the Harlem icon's death at age 74.
The Rev. Al Sharpton is calling on New York City to help protect the Merchant's House Museum in Manhattan after a recent discovery revealed connections to the Underground Railroad.
A Harlem school is teaching students how to love, honor and care for their natural hair.
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.
Suffolk County law enforcement officials announced a 57-count indictment against members and associates of a Riverhead-based gang. Among those facing charges is a Mount Vernon police officer.
It's going to be a chilly Saturday in the New York area, with milder temperatures Sunday. But it should feel more like spring next week. CBS News New York's John Elliott has the latest forecast.
Jersey City is getting an update to its 16-year-old emergency system to make sure every call is answered.
Cyber criminals linked to Iran have accessed FBI Director Kash Patel's personal email account, sources familiar with the matter told CBS News Friday.
"Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie will return to the program on April 6, host Hoda Kotb announced on the program's Friday broadcast.
