Mayor De Blasio Accused Of Using NYPD Counterterrorism Plane As Personal Shuttle
The NYPD used its $3 million counterterrorism plane to shuttle Mayor Bill de Blasio to and from his Canadian vacation and for a street renaming in the Bronx.
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The NYPD used its $3 million counterterrorism plane to shuttle Mayor Bill de Blasio to and from his Canadian vacation and for a street renaming in the Bronx.
When Andy Byford took over the city's transit system, the mayor was one of the first people he expected to hear from. Six months later, they still haven't met.
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Cynthia Nixon and congressional candidate Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez have also called for the agency to be abolished.
Mayor Bill de Blasio led a call Sunday to extend the current school zone speed camera program set to expire next month.
Since early May, more than 2,000 children have been separated from their parents after crossing the U.S.-Mexico border illegally, as part of the administration's new immigration strategy.
Starting in September, the majority of New Yorkers found smoking marijuana in public will be issued summonses instead of being arrested.
Dante de Blasio has written an op-ed in the New York Daily News, supporting the mayor's call to change admissions standards at eight schools in the city.
The plan includes $106 million to fund subsidized MetroCards for low-income New Yorkers.
In the wake of Mayor Bill de Blasio's announcement Sunday that he wants to diversify the elite high schools in New York City, there has been an avalanche of criticism from parents, students and alumni.
Mayor Bill de Blasio and City Council Speaker Corey Johnson rolled out a proposal Monday to add a third gender category to birth certificates, labeled as "X". It will reflect a non-binary gender identity.
Mayor Bill de Blasio is demanding that eight elite high schools scrap admissions tests so more minority students can get in.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Mayor Bill de Blasio led mourners Friday at the funeral of former Assemblyman Herman "Denny" Farrell, Jr.
The Department of Transportation is launching a two-year carshare pilot program citywide.
New York City's First Lady Chirlane McCray answered off-topic questions from the media Wednesday.
Contributions to a city-run nonprofit have apparently fallen off and stagnated under the leadership of New York City's First Lady Chirlane McCray, according to published reports.
In a testy face-off with reporters he said he'd prefer a state-funded media, like they have in Europe, CBS2's Political Reporter Marcia Kramer reported.
After fighting for years to prevent the release of his private email exchanges with political consultants, Mayor Bill de Blasio has relented.
From a crackdown on K2 overdoses on Brooklyn sidewalks, to syringes littering a Bronx park, New York City's drug crisis has been on full view this week.
Mayor Bill de Blasio has ordered the NYPD to stop arresting people for smoking marijuana in public, setting up a challenging situation, to say the least, for officers.
Mayor Bill de Blasio is moving toward a new policy regarding marijuana.
The mayor said that while he cares about the working man, he's more concerned about congestion.
The NYPD's current marijuana enforcement policy is going up in smoke.
NYCHA tenants have launched a campaign to get Mayor Bill de Blasio to agree to a City Council demand to add more funding to the city budget for public housing.
Dozens of supervised injection sites have opened in Canada, Europe and elsewhere in the past decade, but there are currently none in the U.S.
The Department of Education is considering a pilot program to reserve 25 percent of the seats in top middle schools on the Upper West Side for low-performing students.
Nicolas Fernández scored twice in the first half and Talles Magno scored late in the second to propel New York City FC to a 3-1 victory over the Colorado Rapids at Yankee Stadium on Saturday night.
The New Jersey Devils edged the Los Angeles Kings 6-4 on Saturday night.
The New York Islanders raced to an early lead and held on to beat the Calgary Flames 3-2 on Saturday.
Igor Shesterkin made 46 saves and Vladislav Gavrikov had a goal and two assists as the New York Rangers extended their winning streak to four games with a 4-2 win over the Minnesota Wild.
Six U.S. service members who were killed in a military refueling aircraft crash over Iraq last week have been identified as members of the Ohio Air National Guard and Florida-based crew members.
A taxi driver struck two pedestrians before crashing into a building on the Lower East Side on Saturday.
Bronx Week is back on. Last week, Borough President Vanessa Gibson said the multi-day event had been put on pause this year to the budget deficit.
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.
Thousands of runners are getting ready to run the New York City half-marathon today. Here's the weather forecast, route map, street closures and everything to know about the event.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani signed an executive order Friday establishing the first-ever Mayor's Office of LGBTQIA+ Affairs.
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.
Periods of rain will move through the New York area Thursday, but spring temperatures are on the way for the weekend.
Snow and rain will make for messy morning and evening commutes for New Yorkers on Tuesday. It's a First Alert Weather Day.
Four people, including two teens and two construction workers, were hurt in a house explosion in Newark, New Jersey, on Saturday.
Heights University Hospital, formerly known as Christ Hospital, shuttered its emergency room Saturday night.
The New York area is in for a mild weekend before the weather takes a turn to start the work week.
At least 10 dead geese were recently found at Verona Park in Essex County, New Jersey.
Overhead wire problems at the Portal Bridge forced the suspension of some NJ Transit and Amtrak trains Friday.
Prosecutors said Matthew Smith fended off efforts to hand over his car keys before the crash that killed Nassau County police officer Patricia Espinosa.
A Manorville breeder was charged with animal neglect after dogs and puppies were allegedly left alone in poor conditions as a blizzard struck New York.
A father and son died in an overnight fire on Long Island. Kenneth Roberts, 42, and his son Mekhi, 12, were trapped in intense smoke inside a basement apartment.
Jones Beach will host a series of special events commemorating America's 250th birthday this summer.
A Long Island woman is reuniting with the NYU Langone medical team that helped deliver her baby after she suffered from kidney failure.
With oil markets paralyzed by the U.S.-Iran war, the Trump administration says it could escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz — a massive undertaking that experts say could already be in the preparatory stages.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani signed an executive order Friday establishing the first-ever Mayor's Office of LGBTQIA+ Affairs.
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani denounced Republican Sen. Tommy Tuberville's anti-Muslim social media post during a Ramadan event.
President Trump said that other countries would join the U.S. in sending warships to the Strait of Hormuz, but did not share more specifics.
A New Jersey toddler's death after falling more than 20 stories has prompted new legislation designed to ensure windows are properly guarded in apartment buildings across the state.
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.
A new study shows toxic forever chemicals known as PFAS may be entering the food chain on Long Island through contaminated soil, water and air.
Erik Lochtefeld is back to acting and marathon training after a glioblastoma diagnosis and complex surgery at NYU Langone.
Legendary New York City television news anchor Ernie Anastos has died. His wife says he died early Thursday morning of pneumonia.
Ballerina Misty Copeland responded to controversial comments made by actor Timothée Chalamet when he appeared to dismiss the significance of ballet and opera, saying, "No one cares."
A woman was arrested on Sunday for firing multiple shots at the Beverly Hills home of Rihanna, Los Angeles Police Department officials say.
Actress Daryl Hannah explains why the depiction of herself in the FX miniseries "Love Story" is unacceptable in an op-ed in Friday's New York Times.
Justin Timberlake is suing Sag Harbor to prevent the release of bodycam video of his 2024 arrest for driving while intoxicated on Long Island.
Nicolas Fernández scored twice in the first half and Talles Magno scored late in the second to propel New York City FC to a 3-1 victory over the Colorado Rapids at Yankee Stadium on Saturday night.
The New Jersey Devils edged the Los Angeles Kings 6-4 on Saturday night.
The New York Islanders raced to an early lead and held on to beat the Calgary Flames 3-2 on Saturday.
Igor Shesterkin made 46 saves and Vladislav Gavrikov had a goal and two assists as the New York Rangers extended their winning streak to four games with a 4-2 win over the Minnesota Wild.
The top-seeded Red Storm became the first team to win consecutive Big East Tournament titles since Villanova took three in a row from 2017-19.
The NYC DEP has announced plans to clean Flushing Creek with chlorine, sparking outrage among some environmentalists.
Neighbors and local businesses in Long Island City, Queens, say rental trucks parked on streets are impacting daily operations.
Erik Lochtefeld is back to acting and marathon training after a glioblastoma diagnosis and complex surgery at NYU Langone.
Manhattan historians recently discovered a link to the Underground Railroad at the Merchant's House Museum.
The National Dance Institute in Harlem hosts a special camp twice a year to bring together dancers with and without special needs for a dance camp, proving anyone can take center stage.
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.
In college basketball, one great season sets a tone for a program, but two in a row is a statement. St. John's has won the Big East regular season and tournament back-to-back years, and they did it building an identity through defense.
CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock has your weather forecast for March 14 at 11 p.m.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani helped distribute food to families in Queens on Saturday before attending a girl's high school basketball championship game in Brooklyn.
We are now nearly a month into a partial government shutdown, and the nation's TSA agents have just missed their first full paycheck. Hundreds have left their jobs and some are calling out. CBS News New York's Tim McNicholas reports.
There was a large police response Saturday afternoon at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer center following a potential bomb scare.
