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Jacobs threw a Molotov cocktail into the middle of the Democratic primary for governor, leaving a lot of unhappy campers among the ranks of those with upwardly mobile ambitions.
The latest numbers show around 10% did not comply, which means several thousand jobs had to be filled over the weekend.
Advocates say measures taken to address the problems are not going far enough.
The new agency will utilize personnel from the city's test and trace corps.
"Eric Adams was here last, and he's the Democratic nominee. And here I am, Letitia James, so... who knows?" James said. "Don't read anything into that."
The mayor remains steadfast in the face of ongoing criticism that his way is working.
The New York City Department of Education estimates around 13% of its employees are still not vaccinated.
With chaos brewing for months, reaching a violent and deadly crescendo, the mayor went to see the conditions on Rikers Island firsthand.
The $2.7 billion plan includes upgrading storm tracking systems, protecting residents in basement units and reimagining sewage and draining systems.
The new case was filed by a group of teachers and is at least the second lawsuit against the city's order.
The jail complex is in the midst of what's been described as a humanitarian crisis.
Thursday, de Blasio touted progress, saying expedited detainee processing, overcrowding and widespread staff sick-outs were all being addressed.
Another inmate has died in the custody of the Department of Correction, this time at the Vernon C. Bain facility in the Bronx. This comes as calls for reform get even louder.
The Department of Correction said the 42-year-old father of two died shortly before 7:30 p.m. Sunday in the infirmary.
"Google is leading the way here in our economic comeback but also further asserting what we know more and more: New York City is now one of the great tech capitals in the world," Mayor Bill de Blasio said.
Some teachers say the rules are too reactionary and not working to keep things safe. Parents say it's hard for them to check up on the already existing ones.
This comes after the first school had to close for a week due to a cluster of cases among staff.
The Department of Correction said 42-year-old Isaabdul Karim died shortly before 7:30 p.m. Sunday in the infirmary.
Before the year is over, the city expects to confiscate and crunch as many as 3,000 illegal dirt bikes and ATVs.
The nation's top scientists will meet Friday to discuss whether Americans who received the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines will need another dose.
For hours Wednesday, the crisis on Rikers Island took center stage, as City Council members heard testimony and questioned stakeholders.
City lawmakers visited the jail Monday, describing scenes of violence, health hazards and deteriorating conditions.
Concerns have reached a tipping point following a 10th detainee recently found dead, reports of increased violence against staff, and one-third of the staff calling out sick.
Monday marked a major milestone on the road to reopening in New York City.
Thousands of city municipal workers will return to their offices full-time on Monday, just after President Biden issued his most aggressive COVID vaccine mandate yet.
Two people were found dead at a home in Los Angeles, authorities said, with property records indicating that the house is owned by director Rob Reiner.
Egor Demin scored 17 points, Noah Clowney added 16 and the Nets never trailed in a 127-82 romp over the Bucks on Sunday night.
The NYPD has vowed to increase security at Hanukkah-related events. A normally celebratory holiday is now a somber moment, as Jews honor the lives lost in Australia.
Trevor Lawrence accounted for six touchdowns, including a career-high five passing, and the Jaguars overwhelmed the Jets, 48-20 on Sunday.
Jacory Croskey-Merritt ran for a touchdown, Jaylin Lane returned a punt 63 yards for another score and the Commanders beat the Giants 29-21 on Sunday.
The NYPD has vowed to increase security at Hanukkah-related events. A normally celebratory holiday is now a somber moment, as Jews honor the lives lost in Australia.
New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani says he will appoint a "World Cup czar" to push FIFA to lower ticket prices for the 2026 tournament.
Some of the highest totals were on Long Island and in New Jersey, where greater than 6 inches of snow was measured.
Six teenagers were shot and wounded after a Sweet 16 party overnight in Brooklyn, according to the NYPD.
UnitedHealthcare and NewYork-Presbyterian have roughly two weeks to reach an agreement or thousands of Medicare Advantage members could be forced to find care elsewhere.
Some of the highest totals were on Long Island and in New Jersey, where greater than 6 inches of snow was measured.
A large water main break in Waterbury, Connecticut, is impacting tens of thousands of residents.
A First Alert Weather Day will remain in effect through Sunday night due to bitterly cold temperatures and icy road conditions.
Survivors of the 2012 Sandy Hook school shooting, families and lawmakers gathered in Washington, D.C., on Thursday to honor the lives lost and continue calls for action to end gun violence.
Connecticut is dealing with its first measles case since 2021, after a child, who is not vaccinated, contracted the virus while traveling internationally.
New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani says he will appoint a "World Cup czar" to push FIFA to lower ticket prices for the 2026 tournament.
Some of the highest totals were on Long Island and in New Jersey, where greater than 6 inches of snow was measured.
A judge in New Jersey agreed to release Mark Paulino from jail while he awaits a criminal trial for child pornography charges.
The cost of FIFA World Cup 2026 tickets may price out the tourists that New York and New Jersey have been expecting.
A First Alert Weather Day will remain in effect through Sunday night due to bitterly cold temperatures and icy road conditions.
Some of the highest totals were on Long Island and in New Jersey, where greater than 6 inches of snow was measured.
A U.S. Postal Service clerk was caught on video stealing cards from the mail in a police sting on Long Island, according to investigators.
A First Alert Weather Day will remain in effect through Sunday night due to bitterly cold temperatures and icy road conditions.
Drone technology recently helped Suffolk County police catch an alleged shoplifter.
This brutally cold weather stretch in the New York City area means business — especially with snow increasingly likely in the coming days.
New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani says he will appoint a "World Cup czar" to push FIFA to lower ticket prices for the 2026 tournament.
Erika Kirk recalls the emotional fog of Charlie Kirk's assassination, addresses conspiracy theories and takes questions during a CBS News town hall hosted by Bari Weiss.
Mamdani refused to recognize Israel's right to exist as a Jewish state during an interview on CBS News New York's "The Point with Marcia Kramer."
U.S. Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy is threatening to pull millions of dollars in federal funding to New York.
Adm. Alvin Holsey relinquished command Friday in a ceremony at U.S. Southern Command headquarters after announcing early retirement amid U.S. buildup off of Venezuela.
UnitedHealthcare and NewYork-Presbyterian have roughly two weeks to reach an agreement or thousands of Medicare Advantage members could be forced to find care elsewhere.
Connecticut is dealing with its first measles case since 2021, after a child, who is not vaccinated, contracted the virus while traveling internationally.
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.
Two people were found dead at a home in Los Angeles, authorities said, with property records indicating that the house is owned by director Rob Reiner.
Peter Greene, best known for his role in "Pulp Fiction," has died at his home in New York City at 60 years old.
A woman struck and killed by a car in Midtown earlier this week was actress Wenne Alton Davis, police said.
The 2026 Met Gala co-chairs have been announced. Beyoncé, Nicole Kidman and Venus Williams are set to join Vogue's Anna Wintour.
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.
Egor Demin scored 17 points, Noah Clowney added 16 and the Nets never trailed in a 127-82 romp over the Bucks on Sunday night.
Trevor Lawrence accounted for six touchdowns, including a career-high five passing, and the Jaguars overwhelmed the Jets, 48-20 on Sunday.
Jacory Croskey-Merritt ran for a touchdown, Jaylin Lane returned a punt 63 yards for another score and the Commanders beat the Giants 29-21 on Sunday.
Zeev Buium scored in his first game since being traded to Vancouver, Thatcher Demko stopped 25 of the 26 shots, and the Canucks beat the Devils 2-1 on Sunday.
New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani says he will appoint a "World Cup czar" to push FIFA to lower ticket prices for the 2026 tournament.
The city is sharing new details about the historic $1 billion investment announced for the Coney Island Boardwalk, the largest in its century-long history
New York City officials have secured long-awaited funding to restore the 102-year-old Coney Island boardwalk.
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 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.
However, CBS News New York's Craig Allen is tracking a system for later in the week that is expected to bring temperatures in the low 50s and a substantial amount of rain.
There was no winner in Saturday night's drawing, with the next one scheduled for Monday. The current jackpot is Powerball's sixth-largest prize ever. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
New York's senior senator says they're using artificial intelligence to drive up prices. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
Twenty children and six staff members were killed on this day in 2012. The incident remains the deadliest mass shooting in Connecticut history. CBS News New York' Allen Devlin reports.
Two students were killed and several others were injured in Saturday's shooting. CBS News New York's Tom Hanson has the latest from Providence, Rhode Island.
