Mayor De Blasio Says Climate Crisis Will Be NYC's Next Big Project, And Congestion Pricing Is A Must
The mayor said congestion pricing will lead to a $15 billion investment in mass transit and a reduction in traffic.
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The mayor said congestion pricing will lead to a $15 billion investment in mass transit and a reduction in traffic.
Mayor Bill de Blasio bestowed the honor at City Hall. He also presented Smith with a cupcake in honor of her 75th birthday.
The number of people admitted to viewing areas will be reduced from the standard 58,000 to 15,000 to allow for social distancing.
More than half of those incarcerated are unvaccinated, putting them at severe risk as the Omicron variant spreads.
The commissioner of the Department of Correction is sounding the alarm about a surge in COVID-19 cases on Rikers Island.
Mayor Bill de Blasio said Lee "epitomizes the resiliency of New York City, the strength of New York City, the spirit of New York City."
As holiday gatherings draw near, New York City is pushing to stop the spread of COVID as record case numbers are reported and lines at testing centers are long.
Mayor Bill de Blasio is warning a swift wave of Omicron variant cases is taking hold in New York City.
The Reverend Al Sharpton officiated the event at the National Action Network's House of Justice in Harlem.
Addressing the COVID-19 pandemic and the latest surge in case, one of the city's top doctors said Thursday, "We've never seen this before."
De Blasio said the fact the event is outdoors and guests must be fully vaccinated is "a game changer."
De Blasio will sign the measure into law before he leaves office on Jan. 1.
The city is requiring all employees to have at least one shot of the vaccine by Dec. 27.
The union says the mandate comes at a time when they are in a serious staffing crisis and hundreds of correction officers are out on leave without pay.
It could affect residents of several million rental apartments, condos and co-ops.
The lawsuit filed Wednesday in Manhattan State Supreme Court seeks to stop the city's vaccination deadline.
Leaders in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut are now dealing with a triple threat: The Omicron variant, more time indoors over the next few months, and holiday gatherings.
One of the reasons why Adams, a former NYPD captain, was elected mayor was the belief that he would be able to make the city safer.
There was new fallout Tuesday from the city's new vaccine mandate which goes far beyond any other in the nation.
A new Siena College poll shows 36% of registered voters favor Hochul in the gubernatorial primary.
This comes as New York City is also extending the vaccine mandate for indoor dining, fitness and entertainment to include children ages 5 to 11.
Officials said two of the cases are in Queens and one is in Brooklyn. The exact location of the fourth case in New York City is unknown.
Mayor Bill de Blasio said Thursday workers need to get their first dose by Dec. 20.
It was back to work on Rikers Island on Wednesday, but this time only for staff who have had at least one shot of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Retired workers are suing, claiming the new plan is inferior and would reduce their health benefits at an age when they most need them.
A fuel truck and house caught fire early Wednesday morning on Grandview Ave. in the Arlington section of Staten Island.
NJ Transit service into Midtown Manhattan was temporarily diverted to Hoboken due to overhead wire issues Wednesday morning.
Showers are expected, and if you're north and west of the city, you'll see some snow, possibly a few inches.
NYC Comptroller Brad Lander says he is running for Congress in New York's 10th District, challenging incumbent Rep. Dan Goldman.
Jalen Brunson scored 35 points and the Knicks defeated the struggling Raptors 117-101 in the NBA Cup quarterfinals on Tuesday night.
A fuel truck and house caught fire early Wednesday morning on Grandview Ave. in the Arlington section of Staten Island.
Showers are expected, and if you're north and west of the city, you'll see some snow, possibly a few inches.
NYC Comptroller Brad Lander says he is running for Congress in New York's 10th District, challenging incumbent Rep. Dan Goldman.
One driver claims an E-ZPass representative made a mistake entering her plate information into the system, and now it is costing her thousands.
A Brooklyn man says his husband was detained by ICE at a routine green card interview at 26 Federal Plaza in November.
Showers are expected, and if you're north and west of the city, you'll see some snow, possibly a few inches.
Authorities have released new details about the Dec. 2 standoff in Stamford, Connecticut, including video of officers inside an armored vehicle as it takes fire from the gunman and audio from a phone conversation between the gunman and a hostage negotiator.
Sunday's weather was calm and pleasantly chilly, but big changes are in store as we begin the new work week.
If you're heading out, brace yourself — it's the coldest day of the season so far.
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.
NJ Transit service into Midtown Manhattan was temporarily diverted to Hoboken due to overhead wire issues Wednesday morning.
Showers are expected, and if you're north and west of the city, you'll see some snow, possibly a few inches.
The family of Mortimer Wortman IV, a Rutgers University student reported missing more than two weeks ago, continues to search for answers in his disappearance.
Three members of a family of four were killed in a crash on the New Jersey Turnpike, leaving their community heartbroken.
Three people are dead, including a minor, after a crash in East Windsor Township on the New Jersey Turnpike, state police said.
Blakeman, the two-term Nassau County executive, formally launched his 2026 campaign for governor of New York early Tuesday morning.
Republican Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman is entering the 2026 New York governor's race, sources tell CBS News New York.
Sunday's weather was calm and pleasantly chilly, but big changes are in store as we begin the new work week.
A man is now in custody in Florida in connection to the 1997 murder of Tanya Denise Jackson on Long Island.
Nassau County Police charged Vito D'Ambrosio, of Seaford, with murdering his parents at A&A Italian Deli and Pizza in Bethpage.
NYC Comptroller Brad Lander says he is running for Congress in New York's 10th District, challenging incumbent Rep. Dan Goldman.
A Brooklyn man says his husband was detained by ICE at a routine green card interview at 26 Federal Plaza in November.
President Trump spoke about affordability and his economic agenda in the Poconos, in northeastern Pennsylvania, Tuesday night.
The Justice Department can release investigative materials from a sex trafficking case against Ghislaine Maxwell, the longtime confidant of Jeffrey Epstein, a federal judge ruled.
Blakeman, the two-term Nassau County executive, formally launched his 2026 campaign for governor of New York early Tuesday morning.
Mixed nuts from Ohio-based Mellace Family Brands sold at some Wegmans stores could be tainted with Salmonella, FDA warns.
New York has no plans to change hepatitis B vaccine guidance after a Centers for Disease Control advisory panel voted to stop recommending a first dose for newborns.
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.
President Trump is hosting the Kennedy Center Honors on Sunday after presenting medals to the 2025 Kennedy Center honorees during an Oval Office ceremony Saturday.
The iconic Wythe Diner was physically moved Saturday from its location in Williamsburg to Steiner Studios in Brooklyn's Navy Yard.
Japanese officials said Jeremy O Harris, known for his Tony-nominated "Slave Play" and his role in the series "Emily in Paris," was arrested on the island of Okinawa on Nov. 16.
Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine has been sentenced to three more months in prison for violating his supervised release terms in a New York gang case.
Frank Gehry was known for designing the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao in Spain and the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles.
Jalen Brunson scored 35 points and the Knicks defeated the struggling Raptors 117-101 in the NBA Cup quarterfinals on Tuesday night.
Emil Heineman scored the winning goal in the shootout and Bo Horvat scored twice in regulation as the Islanders beat the Golden Knights 5-4 on Tuesday.
Cody Glass scored the tiebreaking goal on a wrist shot with 7:36 remaining, and the Devils beat the Senators 4-3 on Tuesday night.
Edwin Díaz has agreed to a $69 million, three-year contract with the World Series champion Dodgers, The Associated Press reported Tuesday.
NBA star Terry Rozier was arrested in Orlando in October during a sweeping FBI crackdown in which 34 defendants were charged across two federal indictments.
Residents on East 57th Street say reckless drivers have caused life-altering injuries and even death, but despite petitions and years of advocacy, the city has yet to install a speed bump.
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 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.
The overhead wire issues near Secaucus come in the middle of the morning commute for many riders.
NYC Comptroller Brad Lander announced he is running for Goldman's seat in New York's 10th congressional district.
Lander released a campaign video Wednesday morning, talking about his years of service in New York.
The six-story building went up in flames Tuesday morning, sending residents out into the cold. CBS News New York's Christina Fan has the latest.
Investors are betting a divided Federal Reserve will deliver a quarter point rate cut for a third straight time. CBS News New York's Aziza Shuler reports.
