Cuomo Backs Replacing Rikers Island With Modern NYC Jail
Gov. Andrew Cuomo says Riker's Island is dangerous and dated and should be replaced with a modern and safer jail for New York City.
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Gov. Andrew Cuomo says Riker's Island is dangerous and dated and should be replaced with a modern and safer jail for New York City.
The FDNY warns not to use your stove for heat as it poses a risk for not only fire, but carbon monoxide.
The deep freeze is only going to get worse with the coldest conditions expected over the weekend.
Penalties for safety lapses will rise from $2,400 to $10,000 and if the site lacks a mandated construction superintendent, the fine will go from $5,000 to $25,000, the city said.
New York City could be leaving some people out of its homeless count.
Critics are calling into question a controversial piece of the "broken windows" method of policing.
Mayor Bill de Blasio took to the streets Tuesday morning to get a first-hand look at the homeless problem plaguing the city.
The mayor touched on the "Implicit Bias" training program in his State Of The City address. He said officers would be trained to "help overcome the biases that reside in all of us."
The Teamsters union pulled out of a deal last week that would have restricted the horses to a portion of Central Park and restrict pedicabs.
Starting Monday, the city is implementing a four-point plan that would include restrictions on crawler cranes.
The National Weather Service says rain could turn into snow around mid-morning on Monday.
New York is taking steps to stop therapists from trying to change young people's sexual orientation, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Saturday, joining a number of states that have acted against what's known as gay conversion therapy.
One of two NYPD officers who was shot by a suspect in a housing project stairwell in the Bronx was released from the hospital on Friday.
Mayor Bill de Blasio delivered his State of the City address Thursday evening in the Bronx.
The compromise plan was initially supported by the Teamsters and Mayor Bill de Blasio and City Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito.
A proposal by Mayor Bill de Blasio could change the way people get around Brooklyn and Queens if successful.
Bratton is calling on New Yorkers to do their part to stay alert and reduce the risk of assault.
Mayor Bill De Blasio wants to increase the solar power capacity of city-owned buildings five-fold from what it is now, mayoral aides said Wednesday.
The program will step up anti-graffiti efforts, increase power-washing of sidewalks in busy commercial areas and bolster anti-litter efforts along the city's highways and onramps.
The proposal would boost council members' salaries to $148,500 -- a $36,000 raise from their current $112,500 a year paycheck.
The program will step up anti-graffiti efforts, increase power-washing of sidewalks in busy commercial areas and bolster anti-litter efforts along the city's highways and onramps.
Mayor Bill de Blasio is set to announce plans that would allow drivers to pay by using a cell phone app at the city's 85,000 metered parking spots by the end of the year.
Ramarley Graham was 18 when he was shot once in the bathroom of his Bronx home by an officer who had barged inside during a drug investigation.
There were harsh accusations from horse carriage drivers on Tuesday. They claim politicians are pushing them off the street like worthless pawns.
A New York City Councilman is calling for a postponement of a vote on the hotly debated horse carriage bill.
NYC says center-running bus lanes will speed up commutes and improve safety on one of Brooklyn's busiest corridors, but critics aren't so sure.
Leaders in Paterson, N.J., are pushing back against Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard's remarks suggesting the city is working to impose Islamic law.
CBS News New York went inside ICE operations on Long Island for a rare view of how, where and why arrests are made.
Saint Cecilia Roman Catholic Church in South Brunswick, New Jersey, was ransacked in a desperate act for quick cash, police say.
Two people are dead after an explosion at a nursing home in Bristol, Pennsylvania, and several are missing, Gov. Josh Shapiro said.
NYC says center-running bus lanes will speed up commutes and improve safety on one of Brooklyn's busiest corridors, but critics aren't so sure.
CBS News New York went inside ICE operations on Long Island for a rare view of how, where and why arrests are made.
Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani named Lillian Bonsignore as the next FDNY commissioner at a Tuesday afternoon news conference.
Large crowds packed the sidewalks to catch a glimpse of the famous over-the-top Christmas displays in Brooklyn's Dyker Heights.
Wild surveillance video shows the garbage truck striking multiple cars in East Harlem, setting off a chain reaction leading to a woman's death.
It's a First Alert Weather Day as a mixture of snow and rain move through the Tri-State Area Tuesday morning.
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.
Leaders in Paterson, N.J., are pushing back against Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard's remarks suggesting the city is working to impose Islamic law.
Saint Cecilia Roman Catholic Church in South Brunswick, New Jersey, was ransacked in a desperate act for quick cash, police say.
It's a First Alert Weather Day as a mixture of snow and rain move through the Tri-State Area Tuesday morning.
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.
CBS News New York went inside ICE operations on Long Island for a rare view of how, where and why arrests are made.
It's a First Alert Weather Day as a mixture of snow and rain move through the Tri-State Area Tuesday morning.
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.
Leaders in Paterson, N.J., are pushing back against Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard's remarks suggesting the city is working to impose Islamic law.
Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani named Lillian Bonsignore as the next FDNY commissioner at a Tuesday afternoon news conference.
George Conway, a conservative lawyer turned vocal critic of President Trump, has filed paperwork for a bid to represent New York City in the House.
The Justice Department early Tuesday released more than 11,000 additional documents and photos from the Jeffrey Epstein files. Follow live updates here.
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.
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.
NYC says center-running bus lanes will speed up commutes and improve safety on one of Brooklyn's busiest corridors, but critics aren't so sure.
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 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.
Mayor Andre Sayegh hosted the Riverwalk Christmas Celebration featuring holiday lights illuminating the waterfront.
The juvenile crocodile and dwarf caiman were discovered by Yonkers police conducting an arrest for unrelated charges.
A bill banning cellphones in schools is headed to Gov. Phil Murphy's desk.
The Hunter College Brookdale Campus will be transformed into a life sciences and health care hub.
New York police officers are targeting drunk and impaired drivers with enhanced enforcement citywide through New Year's Day.
