Real Estate Developer Jona Rechnitz Resumes Testimony In Seabrook Trial
A fourth day Tuesday on the witness stand for a real estate developer who accuses Mayor Bill de Blasio of taking part in pay-to-play politics.
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A fourth day Tuesday on the witness stand for a real estate developer who accuses Mayor Bill de Blasio of taking part in pay-to-play politics.
U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vermont) was in New York Monday to promote a plan to tax the rich with Mayor Bill de Blasio.
Senator Charles Schumer endorsed New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio Monday morning as questions continued to dog the mayor about his relationship with a former top donor.
For the second time this weekend – and with nine days to go for the election – Mayor Bill de Blasio doubled down Sunday on his claims that a donor is lying about a pay-to-play scheme.
Projects include rebuilt parks which will act as buffers, new sea walls, and the planting of flood resistant vegetation.
The mayor says he's a felon who is willing to do or say anything to benefit himself.
After an event in Sunset Park Brooklyn Friday, Mayor Bill de Blasio ignored reporters questions on whether he had a corrupt relationship with real estate developer and de Blasio donor Jona Rechnitz.
On day three of former correction union boss Norman Seabrook's bribery trial, Mayor Bill de Blasio's name popped up during testimony from the prosecution's star witness.
Mayor Bill de Blasio's affordable housing plan is running ahead of schedule, and city hall is now planning to take on more ambitious goals.
Facing another day of criticism over the homelessness problem Tuesday, Mayor Bill de Blasio admitted he has made mistakes – but said he "wants to do more."
Are political differences deepening the divide between city hall and Albany? The mayor doesn't think so.
Mayor Bill de Blasio and the NYPD were on the defensive Monday, after being slammed by the governor and head of the MTA for not doing enough to deal with the homeless problem in the subways.
New Yorkers are sounding off on Mayor Bill de Blasio's a plan to cut down on traffic congestion in the city.
All veggie menus are a growing trend that will now spread to New York City schools.
Beginning next year, New York City will test a pilot program limiting curbside delivery in certain high-traffic commercial zones during peak hours – and will also crack down on drivers who block intersections.
Mayor Bill de Blasio said Thursday that he is fighting head on against Gov. Andrew Cuomo's decision to begin testing self-driving cars in New York City.
The city's massive homeless problem was unintentionally highlighted on Thursday, after some were moved to provide a more pleasing backdrop for Mayor Bill de Blasio's press conference.
Yankee fever is spreading across the city but apparently Mayor Bill de Blasio is immune.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Tuesday that General Motors and Cruise Automation will begin a self-driving car test in Lower Manhattan next year.
Mayor Bill de Blasio said there will be health and educational support for those coming to New York for Puerto Rico. But he said finding a place to stay is up to those who arrive.
Mayor Bill de Blasio and two opponents met in a debate Tuesday night, that was still reverberating the next day.
Mayor Bill de Blasio on Tuesday faced Republican challenger Nicole Malliotakis and independent Bo Dietl in the first general mayoral debate.
The commission will work to come up with a proposal as to which controversial monuments in the city they believe should stay and which should go.
From updated roads to new bridges, New York is in the middle of a $100-billion facelift.
A crowd gathered outside of city hall on Monday, to demand that Mayor Bill de Blasio do more for residents of NYCHA housing.
A Harlem school is teaching students how to love, honor and care for their natural hair.
Families were forced to jump from windows Sunday as flames burned through a three-story home in Canarsie, Brooklyn.
Periods of heavy rain, along with strong winds, and even severe thunderstorms are expected across the New York area on Monday.
The Knicks rallied from a 21-point deficit against a patchwork Golden State lineup to beat the Warriors 110-107 on Sunday night.
"One Battle After Another" took home several big awards, including Best Picture, Best Director and the newly created Best Casting.
A Harlem school is teaching students how to love, honor and care for their natural hair.
Families were forced to jump from windows Sunday as flames burned through a three-story home in Canarsie, Brooklyn.
Periods of heavy rain, along with strong winds, and even severe thunderstorms are expected across the New York area on Monday.
St. John's, Hofstra and LIU are playing in the 2026 NCAA men's basketball tournament as March Madness gets in full swing.
A taxi driver struck two pedestrians before crashing into a building on the Lower East Side on Saturday.
Periods of heavy rain, along with strong winds, and even severe thunderstorms are expected across the New York area on Monday.
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.
Periods of heavy rain, along with strong winds, and even severe thunderstorms are expected across the New York area on Monday.
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.
St. John's, Hofstra and LIU are playing in the 2026 NCAA men's basketball tournament as March Madness gets in full swing.
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.
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.
The war, which shows no signs of ending soon, has disrupted oil exports from the region, driven fuel prices far higher worldwide and upended global air travel.
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.
"One Battle After Another" took home several big awards, including Best Picture, Best Director and the newly created Best Casting.
Hollywood's biggest stars were honored at the 98th annual Academy Awards on Sunday. Here is what to know and how to watch the 2026 Oscars.
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.
The Knicks rallied from a 21-point deficit against a patchwork Golden State lineup to beat the Warriors 110-107 on Sunday night.
St. John's, Hofstra and LIU are playing in the 2026 NCAA men's basketball tournament as March Madness gets in full swing.
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.
A Harlem school is teaching students how to love, honor and care for their natural hair.
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 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.
CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock has your weather forecast for March 15 at 11 p.m.
Discrimination against natural hair and hairstyle became illegal in New York in 2019 with the passage of the CROWN Act, and now, a local school is teaching students how to love, honor and care for their natural hair. CBS News New York's Noëlle Lilley introduces us to the natural hair club at Harlem's Patrick Henry Prep.
A massive snowstorm is blasting the Midwest and Great Lakes with blizzard conditions and what could be record snow. Ian Lee reports from Green Bay, Wisconsin.
The March Madness bracket has been revealed for the 2026 NCAA men's basketball tournament, which features three teams from the New York City area.
It was a historic night for the 98th Annual Academy Awards, held at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. CBS News New York's Jenna DeAngelis reports.
