New York City Plans To End Solitary Confinement In Jails
The mayor says the plan also calls for education and training for detainees for a pathway beyond jail.
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The mayor says the plan also calls for education and training for detainees for a pathway beyond jail.
An angry crowd of taxi drivers descended on Gracie Mansion on Tuesday, issuing a scathing review of the city's $65 million relief plan to help struggling cabbies.
The lawsuit argues that opportunities to the "Gifted and Talented" program and certain middle and high schools exclude many students of color.
On Monday, the mayor, joined by new Schools Chancellor Meisha Ross Porter, made the announcement.
The governor's favorite punching bag punched back on Thursday.
He says the city's goal is to fully vaccine 5 million New Yorkers by June.
The torch is being passed to a homegrown product of New York City schools - who becomes the city's first African American woman chancellor.
Chief Monahan first joined the NYPD in 1982 and rose through the ranks to become the department's highest-ranking uniformed member.
De Blasio says public schools have administered 500,000 COVID tests for students and staff.
Lamb has worked with CBS2 on political debates, and we send him the warmest wishes and congratulations on his retirement.
The information came during a City Council hearing, as lawmakers try to improve the way they respond to these vulnerable New Yorkers.
Mayor Bill de Blasio says safety guidelines will remain in place until early summer.
Wellington Chen came to New York from Hong Kong in the 1970s, but said he was never afraid to walk the streets near his Flushing home -- until now.
The city has made an about-face and will allow them to stay open for the rest of the season.
Delayed shipments of the COVID-19 vaccine due to last week's snow are expected to arrive as early as Monday in New York. It's a promising sign of progress.
Health officials say the proper way to double mask is to first put on a disposable mask, then a cloth face covering for a more snug fit.
In the fall, each student will be assessed to determined what programs are needed, and starting now, educators will get a chance to review what's working around the state to know how to best invest the money.
New York City has already surpassed its typical snow totals for the year.
As the city transit system is beset by a horrifying spike in violent crimes, a dispute has broken out between the mayor and the MTA over how many cops it will take to keep riders safe.
It happened around 8 a.m. at 174th Street and Southern Boulevard 2 train station.
New York City middle school students will return to in-person learning later this month, the Department of Education confirmed Monday morning.
Some New Yorkers are growing more concerned about a nightmarish rash of subway shoving incidents and the curtailment of NYPD involvement in dealing with emotionally disturbed people.
Outdoor dining remains closed Monday night, and alternate side parking is suspended through Saturday.
After weeks of promises pledging equity would be at the center of the vaccine distribution efforts, new data shows the plan is not working.
The snow started falling in Manhattan on Sunday evening as people walked on the sidewalk, some carrying bags of groceries in anticipation of being snowed in on Monday.
Three New Yorkers are among the 18 people being quarantined in Nebraska and Atlanta due to hantavirus concerns.
The NYPD said officers found five swastikas spray painted on signs inside Highlight Park and six more on an underpass in Forest Park.
Southampton Police shot and killed a 28-year-old man who was stabbing and slashing his mom with a knife on Mother's Day, police said.
Queens officials say Jackson Heights is considered one of the most diverse neighborhoods in the city.
President Trump made the comments in a phone interview with CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes.
Three New Yorkers are among the 18 people being quarantined in Nebraska and Atlanta due to hantavirus concerns.
The NYPD said officers found five swastikas spray painted on signs inside Highlight Park and six more on an underpass in Forest Park.
Southampton Police shot and killed a 28-year-old man who was stabbing and slashing his mom with a knife on Mother's Day, police said.
Queens officials say Jackson Heights is considered one of the most diverse neighborhoods in the city.
The threat of a Long Island Rail Road strike is hanging over nearly 300,000 daily riders and could start as soon as Saturday.
An unsettled pattern continues through the entire Mother's Day weekend in the New York City area.
After summer-like warmth, rainy weather and cooler temperatures return to the New York City area mid-week.
A cool weekend is ahead for the New York City area before warmer weather returns.
Some residual showers may linger into early Sunday morning, but the majority of the rainfall should be over by sunrise.
Amtrak announced Thursday it is suing Metro-North for allegedly blocking nonrevenue trains on a portion of the busy Northeast Corridor for over two months.
Police are investigating after six people were shot at Rosa Parks Boulevard and Godwin Avenue in Paterson, New Jersey.
A man was arrested after a police standoff forced Bridgewater, New Jersey, residents to shelter in place for over 24 hours, officials say.
A woman has been charged with theft for taking a dog outside a Clifton, New Jersey, home in April, police say.
An unsettled pattern continues through the entire Mother's Day weekend in the New York City area.
The owners of Boulevard Drinks in Jersey City's Journal Square said new building owners gave them until May 27 to get out.
Southampton Police shot and killed a 28-year-old man who was stabbing and slashing his mom with a knife on Mother's Day, police said.
Steven Schwally was allegedly drunk when his car slammed into a Deer Park nail salon in 2024. The crash killed four people, including an off-duty NYPD officer.
The threat of a Long Island Rail Road strike is hanging over nearly 300,000 daily riders and could start as soon as Saturday.
The fatal fire erupted just before 1:30 a.m. Sunday at a boarded-up house on Sycamore Avenue in Hempstead, Nassau County fire officials said.
Unions representing thousands of LIRR workers rallied Saturday amid a dispute with the MTA that could trigger their first strike in decades.
President Trump made the comments in a phone interview with CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes.
The Rent Guidelines Board might be on the verge of fulfilling Mayor Zohran Mamdani's signature campaign promise after it voted to support hikes ranging from 0-4%.
A new proposal on Long Island could change how quickly a business has to hand over surveillance video to police during an investigation.
The Trump administration announced a major expansion of its denaturalization campaign targeting foreign-born American citizens accused of fraudulently obtaining U.S. citizenship.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said in a statement that the documents "have long fueled justified speculation — and it's time the American people see it for themselves."
Three New Yorkers are among the 18 people being quarantined in Nebraska and Atlanta due to hantavirus concerns.
An American on the repatriation flight began showing symptoms of hantavirus and another "tested mildly PCR positive for the Andes virus," the Department of Health and Human Services says.
More than 100 people from a cruise ship dealing with an outbreak of the rare and deadly hantavirus are set to be disembarked.
Two New Jersey residents were potentially exposed to a person infected with hantavirus, according to health officials.
Three passengers have been evacuated from a cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak, as related cases are confirmed in Switzerland and South Africa.
"The Pitt" star Isa Briones is bringing heightened pride and Filipino presence to both stage and screen.
Broadway's "The Book of Mormon" has canceled two weeks of performances following a fire at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre.
Uzo Aduba and Darren Criss announced the 2026 Tony nominees for select categories on "CBS Mornings" on Tuesday.
Rihanna, Sabrina Carpenter, Madonna, and Beyoncé all wore their best looks to celebrate the "Costume Art" theme at the 2026 Met Gala. Here are some of the best moments, photos, and more from the night.
Firefighters responded to Broadway's Eugene O'Neill Theater Monday morning after a blaze broke out.
Queens officials say Jackson Heights is considered one of the most diverse neighborhoods in the city.
The New York Knicks are headed back to the Eastern Conference finals -- and their fans are loving every minute of it.
Hannes Wolf scored three goals for his first hat trick and Nicolás Fernández assisted on all the scores to help lead NYCFC to a 3-0 victory over the Columbus Crew on Sunday.
Eduardo Rodriguez came within two outs of his first complete game, Ryan Waldschmidt had his first three big league RBIs and the Diamondbacks beat the Mets 5-1 on Sunday.
The Knicks will play the winner of the Pistons-Cavaliers series in the Eastern Conference finals after sweeping the Sixers.
For more than four decades, residents living beside Brooklyn's District 13 Sanitation Garage in Coney Island have been waiting for the facility to move away from their homes.
There's a swim club in Harlem teaching kids a lifesaving skill, and they're turning timid swimmers into competitors.
The Davis Center at the Harlem Meer is celebrating one year of providing year-round recreation space to New Yorkers while still spreading the word to residents.
Residents displaced by a deadly apartment building fire in Inwood say it was only a matter of time before their building went up in flames.
In New York City, where land is at a premium, a stockpile of pristine soil unearthed at construction sites helps lower emissions and support urban farmers.
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.
Workers say without a new deal they could walk off the job at midnight on Saturday. CBS News New York's Andrew Ramos reports.
Police say the son stabbed his mother dozens of times. She was hospitalized with serious injuries. CBS News New York's Jenna DeAngelis spoke with neighbors in the quiet community of Northampton.
Sources told CBS News New York investigators believe they were attacked in a drive-by shooting. It's unclear if they were the intended targets. CBS News New York's Nick Caloway reports.
Three New Yorkers are among the 18 people being quarantined in Nebraska and Atlanta due to hantavirus concerns. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
The officers who are portrayed in a Netflix movie filed a lawsuit against Matt Damon and Ben Affleck's production company, claiming the film damaged their reputations.
