Mayor De Blasio Marks 15-Year Anniversary Of Deadly Flight 587 Crash
The jetliner took off from John F. Kennedy International Airport on Nov. 12, 2001, but soon after it hit turbulence and crashed into homes on Beach 131st and Newport Avenue.
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The jetliner took off from John F. Kennedy International Airport on Nov. 12, 2001, but soon after it hit turbulence and crashed into homes on Beach 131st and Newport Avenue.
Several hundred people rallied Friday evening as part of a "Love Trumps Hate" demonstration that started in Washington Square Park before heading north on Sixth Avenue.
How will Mayor Bill de Blasio and President-elect Donald Trump move forward?
De Blasio, a Democrat and supporter of Hillary Clinton's, said he was "deeply disappointed" with the outcome but is committed to working with Trump.
Many voters began lining up before dawn at polling sites around our area.
There were reports of two hour waits at some places in New York City and lines could be seen stretching down the block at polling sites on the Upper East Side, Brooklyn, Harlem and other locations.
Uniformed officers will be assigned to all polling sites and other key locations around the city.
As presidential candidates Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump trekked to the battleground states Sunday, Mayor Bill de Blasio made his rounds.
The shooting took place just before 3 p.m. at 1575 Noble Avenue in the Van Nest section.
The Department of Homeless Services reported there were 60,252 homeless people living in New York City, up 200 in two weeks.
The NYPD is going to have a busy few days as it prepares for this weekend's TCS New York City Marathon and next Tuesday's election.
Teamsters Local 553 union members at Jofaz Transportation and Y& M Transit voted to authorize the strike on Tuesday.
Firefighters used a rare rope rescue to save 81-year-old resident Jimmy Duffy from the six-alarm blaze, which broke around 3:30 a.m. Thursday at 324 East 93rd Street.
Mayor Bill de Blasio's signature "Vision Zero" campaign to reduce traffic fatalities appears to have taken a troubling U-turn.
Mayor Bill de Blasio on Wednesday announced a bill aimed at protecting survivors of domestic abuse.
Another part of Mayor Bill de Blasio's homeless policy is under attack as the city comptroller says child care centers at city shelters put homeless children at risk.
Mayor Bill de Blasio had praise for the Justice Department, but wouldn't comment on its shakeup of the investigation into the police chokehold death of Eric Garner.
The NYPD commissioner is continuing to insist the police "failed" following the fatal Bronx shooting of an emotionally-disturbed woman, as more voices join the chorus charging there was a rush to judgment.
Harendra Singh donated thousands of dollars to Mayor Bill de Blasio when he ran for office, and his generosity was rewarded with a number of key appointments, CBS2's Marcia Kramer reports.
Eighteen more names were added to the Police Memorial Wall in Battery Park City on Thursday.
Police said the sergeant shot and killed an emotionally-disturbed woman who confronted him with scissors and a baseball bat.
Mayor Bill de Blasio criticized the New York State Board of Elections on Wednesday, calling the state voting system 'broken,' while calling for increased voter reform efforts across the state.
Officials had a stunning and unusual reaction in the wake of a deadly police shooting.
There are disturbing revelations about New York City's efforts to rebuild after Superstorm Sandy.
A public battle Thursday to outfit the NYPD with body cameras has community leaders opposing the low bidder.
The Mets jettisoned another core player Monday, trading second baseman Jeff McNeil to the Athletics for minor league right-hander Yordan Rodriguez.
The Food and Drug Administration has approved a pill version of the weight-loss drug Wegovy.
Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal is pushing for more information on a White House ballroom project championed by President Trump, sending letters to the project's architect and some fundraising dinner attendees.
Last-minute Christmas tree shoppers can always expect a better deal as sellers look to unload them right before the holiday.
The family of a 29-year-old man fatally shot by police in Queens on Sunday is disputing the NYPD's account that he charged at officers with a box cutter.
Last-minute Christmas tree shoppers can always expect a better deal as sellers look to unload them right before the holiday.
The family of a 29-year-old man fatally shot by police in Queens on Sunday is disputing the NYPD's account that he charged at officers with a box cutter.
The NYC Department of Environmental Protection made its most expensive property acquisition ever to avoid spending billions to filter the city's water supply.
New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani will be sworn in by two prominent Democrats on New Year's Day.
Many escaped the blaze on Humboldt Street, thanks to two neighbors who stepped up as soon as they saw the billowing black smoke.
We have issued a First Alert Weather Day Tuesday as travel could be impacted due to slick roads, especially north and west of the city.
Snow and rain will return to the New York City area before Christmas. Parts of the Tri-State Area have winter weather advisories.
Today is a First Alert Weather Day as heavy rain and 50-60 mph wind gusts cause coastal flooding, downed trees and power outages.
Thursday will bring even more relief, with highs near 50° and a taste of early spring in December. But don't get too comfortable—changes are brewing.
Some of the highest totals were on Long Island and in New Jersey, where greater than 6 inches of snow was measured.
Totowa Police Chief Carmen Veneziano appeared in a Massachusetts court and denied allegations he assaulted his girlfriend at a hotel.
A Kearny man faces a host of charges after allegedly fatally shooting another man with a bow and arrow over the weekend.
We have issued a First Alert Weather Day Tuesday as travel could be impacted due to slick roads, especially north and west of the city.
Police say they were called to a home in Kearny, N.J., on Saturday night after receiving a report that a man fatally shot another man with a bow and arrow.
Totowa Police Chief Carmen Veneziano was indicted for allegedly confining and attacking a woman in a Boston hotel room.
We have issued a First Alert Weather Day Tuesday as travel could be impacted due to slick roads, especially north and west of the city.
After deliberating for more than a week, the jury in Linda Sun's trial said they could not reach a unanimous verdict on any of the 19 counts.
Snow and rain will return to the New York City area before Christmas. Parts of the Tri-State Area have winter weather advisories.
Researchers on Long Island say they've found physical evidence of PTSD in World Trade Center first responders.
In New York, cases of flu, RSV and COVID have spiked since Thanksgiving.
Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal is pushing for more information on a White House ballroom project championed by President Trump, sending letters to the project's architect and some fundraising dinner attendees.
The NYC Department of Environmental Protection made its most expensive property acquisition ever to avoid spending billions to filter the city's water supply.
New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani will be sworn in by two prominent Democrats on New Year's Day.
The Justice Department is facing continued backlash over its partial releases of the Epstein files, with lawmakers and survivors denouncing the limited scope of the disclosures.
Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum said the agency is pausing leases for five offshore wind farms "due to national security concerns."
A spike in measles cases in Rockland County has New York health officials urging families to get vaccinated.
Researchers on Long Island say they've found physical evidence of PTSD in World Trade Center first responders.
In New York, cases of flu, RSV and COVID have spiked since Thanksgiving.
There are at least 500 sudden and unexpected deaths in the city each year, and in roughly a fifth of those cases, a genetic cause can be detected.
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.
The singer said an MRI showed a cancerous spot on one of his lungs after he recovered from a lengthy bout of bronchitis.
Comedian and actor Bowen Yang performed his final sketch on "SNL" Saturday night, after announcing his unexpected mid-season exit from the show.
A judge Friday voided the conviction of one of the two men found guilty of the 2002 killing of Run-D.M.C. star Jam Master Jay.
The special features interviews with Kathy Bates, Annette Bening, Albert Brooks, Michael Douglas, Kiefer Sutherland, Jerry O'Connell and Mandy Patinkin.
Jake and Romy Reiner released a statement on Wednesday, remembering their parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner, as their best friends.
The Mets jettisoned another core player Monday, trading second baseman Jeff McNeil to the Athletics for minor league right-hander Yordan Rodriguez.
Filip Forsberg and Steven Stamkos scored, Justus Annunen made 16 saves and the Predators beat the Rangers 2-1 on Sunday night.
Josh Norris and Zach Benson scored in the second period and the Sabres beat the Devils 3-1 on Sunday night for their sixth straight win.
Michael Porter Jr. scored 24 points, Noah Clowney added 19 and the Nets beat the Raptors 96-81 on Sunday night.
Jalen Brunson scored a season-high 47 points and the Knicks overcame Karl-Anthony Towns' quiet night to beat the Heat 132-125 on Sunday.
Nine Brooklyn Football Club partner bars are collecting shelf-stable food and winter coats to benefit 10 local schools.
The Davis Center in Harlem is now open for its first winter season after technical delays.
After losing his mother to a stroke in 2022, a Brownsville native is turning personal grief into a grassroots foundation, offering counseling and mentorship to children and young adults.
A Brooklyn startup and a national nonprofit are teaming up to turn everyday mail lockers into easy donation hubs, delivering thousands of toys to hospital rooms this holiday season.
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
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 says New York City could see an inch. Points north and west will likely get a little more.
CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner sat down with the Broadway star and singer to talk about her love of food and the holiday.
CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo spoke to one homeowner about how the tradition started.
Video shows smoke and flames pouring out of a window from the back of the building on Pine Street, near Ridgewood Avenue. No one was hurt. CBS News New York's Kristine Johnson reports.
As CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports, the travel rush this year is not just busy, it's record breaking.
