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.
The New York Knicks are planning to visit the White House, owner James Dolan said Wednesday, marking a first for an NBA Finals winner during President Trump's time in office.
LaGuardia Airport shut down one of its two runways Wednesday to conduct precautionary structural testing, the Port Authority said.
An 18-year-old died after he was thrown from a horse carriage that overturned in Central Park on Wednesday.
U.S. inflation is expected to remain elevated through the end of the year, Fed officials say in their latest forecast.
Admission to the Knicks parade along the Canyon of Heroes on Thursday will be on a first-come, first-serve basis and once the pens are full, the NYPD will turn people away.
LaGuardia Airport shut down one of its two runways Wednesday to conduct precautionary structural testing, the Port Authority said.
An 18-year-old died after he was thrown from a horse carriage that overturned in Central Park on Wednesday.
Admission to the Knicks parade along the Canyon of Heroes on Thursday will be on a first-come, first-serve basis and once the pens are full, the NYPD will turn people away.
Luigi Mangione's lawyers will argue that he was suffering from an extreme emotional disturbance when he allegedly killed UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
Rex Heuermann was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for the series of murders known as the Gilgo Beach serial killings.
Dangerous heat is building across the Tri-State Area with the threat of severe storms, making Thursday and Friday First Alert Weather Days.
Thursday and Friday will be First Alert Weather Days in the New York City area, with high temperatures and the chance for strong storms.
The Stamford Fire Department said high winds ripped the 3,000-square-foot flag off the pole atop the WWE building and sent it flying into electrical wires.
Storms hit the New York City area on Saturday, bringing damaging winds, hail and downpours across the region.
It's unseasonably warm in New York City on Wednesday as humidity adds to the summer-like weather. There's also a slight chance for showers in parts of the Tri-State Area.
A man was charged with assaulting an officer after he allegedly rammed his van into a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent in New Jersey, according to prosecutors.
Six women and girls had acid thrown on them in Jersey City Monday night, officials said. It happened around 7:30 p.m. on in front of a house on Wilkinson Avenue near Ocean Avenue.
The Tuesday evening rush coincided with the end of the match between Senegal and France at MetLife Stadium.
New Jersey officials are once again urging World Cup ticket holders to lean on public transportation to get to Tuesday's match between France and Senegal.
The FBI is investigating after a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent was struck by a vehicle and then opened fire in New Jersey on Monday morning.
Rex Heuermann was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for the series of murders known as the Gilgo Beach serial killings.
Wednesday is sentencing day for Rex Heuermann, long the suspect in Gilgo Beach serial killer case that has loomed over Long Island for more than three decades.
Tuesday was an unusual Election Day in one Long Island village. The job of mayor in Bayville is up for grabs, but no one is officially running.
The best golfers in the world and their passionate fans are descending on Shinnecock Hills Golf Club on Long Island's East End for the 126th U.S. Open.
There is good news for hard-pressed New York state residents -- 3 million will be receiving tax relief checks in the next few months.
The New York Knicks are planning to visit the White House, owner James Dolan said Wednesday, marking a first for an NBA Finals winner during President Trump's time in office.
In an exclusive interview with CBS News, retired Justice Arthur Engoron reflected on the highs and lows of the 2023 Trump civil fraud trial.
Tuesday was an unusual Election Day in one Long Island village. The job of mayor in Bayville is up for grabs, but no one is officially running.
There is good news for hard-pressed New York state residents -- 3 million will be receiving tax relief checks in the next few months.
Gov. Kathy Hochul says millions of New York homeowners are set to receive $2 billion in property tax relief.
New York broadcast giant Bill Ritter announced Friday he is stepping down from the WABC anchor desk after being diagnosed with early stage Alzheimer's.
For half a century, The Valerie Fund has been dedicated to providing care to children with cancer and blood disorders.
A New Jersey nonprofit called The Valerie Fund is celebrating 50 years of providing comprehensive care to children with cancer and blood disorders.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill is urging people to donate blood ahead of the summer months.
There's no vaccine for the Bourbon virus, nor medicine to treat it, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
New York broadcast giant Bill Ritter announced Friday he is stepping down from the WABC anchor desk after being diagnosed with early stage Alzheimer's.
Taylor Swift attended Game 4 of the NBA Finals between the Knicks and Spurs at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday.
"Schmigadoon!" — which was tied for the most nominations, with 12 — won Best Musical, and "Liberation" took home the honor of Best Play at the 2026 Tony Awards.
The Broadway revival of the musical (nominated for 11 Tony Awards) depicts drama, joy and heartbreak in the pursuit of the American Dream at the turn of the 20th century, with parallels to the contemporary world, from issues of race to the immigrant experience.
Madonna performed a surprise concert in Times Square weeks before the release of her "Confessions II" album.
The New York Knicks are planning to visit the White House, owner James Dolan said Wednesday, marking a first for an NBA Finals winner during President Trump's time in office.
Admission to the Knicks parade along the Canyon of Heroes on Thursday will be on a first-come, first-serve basis and once the pens are full, the NYPD will turn people away.
An image of Jalen Brunson and his father, Rick, in an emotional hug after the Knicks' championship win on Saturday spread rapidly. But what came before that moment says a lot more about their relationship.
Sal Stewart hit a three-run homer and Spencer Steer added a solo shot during a four-run first inning as the Reds defeated the Mets 5-3 on Tuesday night.
Spencer Jones homered in the second inning, Ben Rice and Paul Goldschmidt each added a two-run drive in the fourth, and the Yankees rocked the White Sox 12-2 on Tuesday night.
A vending machine in Coney Island is offering something unusual alongside the neighborhood's classic attractions: original artwork from local artists.
A years-long battle is intensifying over the future of an old rail line in Queens that was abandoned after a fire over 50 years ago.
Harlem's historic Cotton Club recently announced it was up for sale. The news comes as jazz clubs across the borough disappear.
Jasir Gipson was shot by a stray bullet at 5 years old while walking with his mother. More than a decade later, he's graduating from high school with nothing but a smile.
Garbage piling up near freight train tracks is frustrating many Maspeth residents.
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.
An 18-year-old died after he was thrown from a horse carriage that overturned in Central Park on Wednesday. CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo reports.
A young singer in Harlem has made her own Knicks-inspired version of the classic song "New York, New York." CBS News New York's Noëlle Lilley reports.
As Pride Month celebrations continue, some people are turning to women's sports for a sense of community. As CBS News New York's Elle McLogan reports, one Queens native is documenting that growing culture.
An 18-year-old is in critical condition after he was thrown from a horse carriage in Central Park on Wednesday. CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo reports.
A mural on the Lower East Side depicts the Knicks point guard with the NBA Finals MVP trophy. He recently appeared on CBS Mornings with his father, Knicks assistant coach Rick Brunson. CBS News New York's Otis Livingston reports.
