Incoming Gov. Kathy Hochul Meets With New York City School Parents, Mayor, And Public Advocate
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New York City's new vaccine mandate was supposed to go into effect Monday, but now Mayor Bill de Blasio says it is happening Tuesday.
Last weekend's 7.2 magnitude earthquake shook the southern peninsula of Haiti, 80 miles west of Port-au-Prince. Some 1,500 miles away, a reassuring message is coming from political leaders in New York City.
Mayor Bill de Blasio announced the mandate earlier this month for anyone who wants to dine indoors at a restaurant, see a performance or go to the gym.
Kathy Hochul said Thursday getting students back into the classroom full time is a priority and, if up to her, masks will be required. However, she will get school districts' input.
Cooling centers are open throughout the five boroughs.
Mayor Bill de Blasio spoke publicly Thursday for the first time since Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced his resignation, saying he "felt a sense of relief."
Some Republican lawmakers and Staten Island business owners say the city's COVID vaccine mandate for restaurants, gyms and entertainment venues is unfair.
Officials say they will reduce the lanes from three to two, which will reduce the weight load and make driving safer.
Cuomo said Tuesday he will not step down, insisting he "never touched anyone inappropriately or made inappropriate sexual advances."
A new overnight poll by Marist College found that 59% of New Yorkers want him to resign, and if he doesn't, 59% want the Legislature to impeach him.
The initiative will be phased in beginning Aug. 16, with full enforcement by Sept. 13.
There have been 113 more shooting victims in New York City this year compared to 2020.
The winner won't take office for five months. So, what can they actually do?
Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Thursday that the concerts taking place in the boroughs will be hip hop focused.
Saturday night's shooting in Queens, which wounded 10 people, has prompted New York City's mayoral candidates to weigh in on how to end the gun violence plaguing parts of the city.
New York City is upping the anti with new incentives for getting the COVID vaccine as a new CDC report warns the Delta variant is highly contagious.
Gov. Cuomo on announced New York is requiring all state employees to get vaccinated against COVID-19 by Labor Day or undergo weekly testing.
There's a tug of war between parents concerned about how COVID-19 will impact New York City schools in September.
This comes a day after Mayor Bill de Blasio said all city workers must be vaccinated by September 13 or face weekly COVID testing.
Mayor Bill de Blasio and city health officials said Tuesday, safe storage is key.
Among the artists who will be appearing: Jean Baptiste, Andrea Bocelli, LL Cool J, Elvis Costello, Earth, Wind & Fire with Babyface, Cynthia Erivo, Jennifer Hudson, Wyclef Jean, The Killers, Gayle King, Barry Manilow, Paul Simon, Patti Smyth with Bruce Springsteen, and Rob Thomas with Santana - and more.
The mandate applies to the city's roughly 400,000 employees, including those in the Department of Education, NYPD and the FDNY.
De Blasio says mandates are needed because we've reached the limits of a purely voluntary system.
The city will have to turn over extensive documents, recordings and information related to disciplinary investigations of the officers involved, medical attention provided to Garner and use of force.
President Trump's speech Wednesday night looked back on his first year and ahead to the next three. He touted new military bonuses, his tariffs and economic policies in a brief address.
The union representing bus dispatchers says critical systems inside the MTA's bus command center repeatedly failed, but the transit agency is pushing back on those claims.
Luke Weaver has agreed to a $22 million, two-year contract with the Mets, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press on Wednesday.
An audit by New York City Comptroller Brad Lander reveals thousands upon thousands of complaints about the NYC school buses.
The Davis Center in Harlem is now open for its first winter season after technical delays.
The union representing bus dispatchers says critical systems inside the MTA's bus command center repeatedly failed, but the transit agency is pushing back on those claims.
An audit by New York City Comptroller Brad Lander reveals thousands upon thousands of complaints about the NYC school buses.
The Davis Center in Harlem is now open for its first winter season after technical delays.
Pope Leo XIV is expected to name Bishop Ronald Hicks of Joliet, Illinois, to succeed retiring Timothy Cardinal Dolan as archbishop of New York, sources briefed on the transition say.
The measure would give terminally ill adults who have less than six months to live an option to have a doctor prescribe them a lethal medication mixture.
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.
A large water main break in Waterbury, Connecticut, is impacting tens of thousands of residents.
Bitterly cold temperatures are causing icy road conditions, including black ice, Monday morning in the Tri-State Area.
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.
The remains of Dulce Maria Alavez, who went missing in 2019, have not been found, despite a fake report on social media, officials said Wednesday.
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.
A celebration of the upcoming FIFA World Cup was held Tuesday at the Gateway Center in Newark, featuring a former great player for the U.S. Men's National Team.
If you're heading out, watch your step—black ice could make things tricky.
Davenport currently serves as the first assistant attorney general, a position she previously held from 2018-2020. She also worked as the acting attorney general's principal law enforcement advisor.
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.
Hundreds of schools across New York, including dozens on Long Island, have to take old water fountains and taps out of commission.
If you're heading out, watch your step—black ice could make things tricky.
Fortunately, the rail was fixed just before 8 a.m., leading to service getting back on track.
The Jewish community of Sydney, Australia has deep connections to the Tri-State Area. Many on Long Island spoke fondly on Monday about victims they knew.
President Trump's speech Wednesday night looked back on his first year and ahead to the next three. He touted new military bonuses, his tariffs and economic policies in a brief address.
An audit by New York City Comptroller Brad Lander reveals thousands upon thousands of complaints about the NYC school buses.
The measure would give terminally ill adults who have less than six months to live an option to have a doctor prescribe them a lethal medication mixture.
Mamdani announced Jahmila Edwards as Director of Intergovernmental Affairs and Catherine Almonte Da Costa as Director of Appointments.
The House has passed a GOP health care bill that does not include an extension of Affordable Care Act tax credits.
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.
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.
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 Oscars ceremony is moving to YouTube starting in 2029, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced on Wednesday.
Nick Reiner appeared in court on Wednesday on two counts of murder in the killing of his parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner.
Bronx drill rapper Kay Flock, whose real name is Kevin Perez, was sentenced to 30 years in prison Tuesday.
Luke Weaver has agreed to a $22 million, two-year contract with the Mets, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press on Wednesday.
The Knicks rallied to beat Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs 124-113 on Tuesday night to win the NBA Cup.
Alex DeBrincat scored two power-play goals in the third period as the Detroit Red Wings beat the New York Islanders 3-2.
The league-worst Vancouver Canucks defeated the New York Rangers 3-0 on Tuesday night.
A celebration of the upcoming FIFA World Cup was held Tuesday at the Gateway Center in Newark, featuring a former great player for the U.S. Men's National Team.
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
New York City officials have secured long-awaited funding to restore the 102-year-old Coney Island boardwalk.
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.
There is still no suspect or motive in the mass shooting at Brown University, but more video has been released. Katrina Kaufman reports.
A Long Island man who is often known as Santa Claus in his community is thanking doctors for saving his life. As CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff explains, he bears an uncanny resemblance to Old Saint Nick and now has a healthy heart to match.
House Republicans passed their own version of a health care bill Wednesday to try to lower insurance premiums, but that legislation does nothing to address the Affordable Care Act subsidies set to expire at the end of the year. Erica Brown reports.
Nick Reiner, the son of Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele, appeared before a judge Wednesday in Los Angeles, but his arraignment on charges connected to his parents' deaths was pushed into 2026. Gwen Baumgardner reports.
A street in Montclair, New Jersey, is all decked out for the holidays with giant snowman decorations in nearly every yard. As CBS News New York's Nick Caloway reports, it's more than holiday cheer, it's all for a good cause.
