Rep. Mike Lawler apologizes for wearing blackface at 2006 party
"The ugly practice of blackface was the furthest thing from my mind," the New York Republican said.
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"The ugly practice of blackface was the furthest thing from my mind," the New York Republican said.
There's a costume controversy in New Jersey surrounding the Jewish holiday of Purim.
Luxury fashion brand Prada will take steps including racial equity training after putting up a window display in SoHo that featured what many saw as a "blackface" character.
CBS2's Tony Aiello has the latest on reaction to the blackface images and video featuring Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
The "Feel Better Doll" comes with instructions telling its owner to "whack" the doll "whenever things don't go well and you want to hit the wall and yell."
What were they thinking? Two students at a high school in New Jersey were punished after racist posts surfaced on social media
Gucci has removed a controversial sweater from its website and apologized after some people said the sweater resembled blackface.
Among the first to call attention to the display's controversial look was a staff attorney for the Center for Constitutional Rights; declaring it "blackface imagery," "racist," and "denigrating."
NBC News says the hour that had belonged to Kelly will be hosted next week by other "Today" show co-anchors.
Two Columbia High School students in New Jersey who dressed up in blackface said they meant it as a joke as the social media post comes on the heels of another incident in the school district described as anti-Semitic.
With Halloween coming up, some experts have warned that acts such as dressing up in blackface are crossing a line.
Veteran New York State Assemblyman Dov Hikind (D-Brooklyn) apologized Monday afternoon to anyone who may have been offended by his decision to show up to a Purim party dressed as a basketball player, with blackface makeup and Afro wig.
New head coach John Harbaugh will in the spotlight tonight when the New York Giants make their picks in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh.
The Jets will look to find some building blocks for the present and future tonight in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh.
Amtrak announced Thursday it is suing Metro-North for allegedly blocking nonrevenue trains on a portion of the busy Northeast Corridor for over two months.
Police said the shooting appeared to have happened after two groups of people got into an argument in the mall's food court.
The Savannah Bananas will play against the Party Animals on Friday and Sunday in sold-out games at Yankee Stadium.
New head coach John Harbaugh will in the spotlight tonight when the New York Giants make their picks in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh.
The Jets will look to find some building blocks for the present and future tonight in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh.
Amtrak announced Thursday it is suing Metro-North for allegedly blocking nonrevenue trains on a portion of the busy Northeast Corridor for over two months.
The Savannah Bananas will play against the Party Animals on Friday and Sunday in sold-out games at Yankee Stadium.
The NTSB has released its preliminary report into the deadly runway crash at NYC's LaGuardia Airport.
Amtrak announced Thursday it is suing Metro-North for allegedly blocking nonrevenue trains on a portion of the busy Northeast Corridor for over two months.
The Tri-State Area has the dirtiest air in the U.S. east of Texas, according to The American Lung Association's newly released "State of the Air" report.
Colder weather returns to the New York City area this week with sub-freezing temperatures in the suburbs.
New York City's balmy weather proved to be record-breaking for the date of April 15.
Parts of the New York area could see record high temperatures during a summerlike stretch of weather this week.
New head coach John Harbaugh will in the spotlight tonight when the New York Giants make their picks in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh.
The Jets will look to find some building blocks for the present and future tonight in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh.
A minor earthquake rattled parts of New Jersey just after 2 a.m. Thursday.
Travelers at Newark Airport may have been exposed to an individual with measles, New Jersey health officials warn.
The Tri-State Area has the dirtiest air in the U.S. east of Texas, according to The American Lung Association's newly released "State of the Air" report.
A father and son were arrested after police said they found chemicals to make explosives at their home on New York's Long Island.
Scientists say New York's coastal waters are experiencing some of the most severe threats on record, and they're not just environmental.
The Tri-State Area has the dirtiest air in the U.S. east of Texas, according to The American Lung Association's newly released "State of the Air" report.
A crackdown on gang violence in Nassau County is delivering results with nearly three dozen arrests in the last week, police said.
Rex Heuermann admitted in court earlier this month that he strangled all his victims to death, but his ex-wife Asa Ellerup heard his confession prior to his plea.
Republican Rep. Mike Lawler is asking a judge to kick a Democrat off the ballot in the 17th Congressional District, due to alleged fraud.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced thousands of New York City Housing Authority apartments will get upgraded utilities.
New York City Council member Chi Ossé was arrested in Brooklyn Wednesday morning, the NYPD confirmed.
What is New York City doing to keep day cares safe, and how will safety play into the mayor's plans for universal child care across the city?
There are some out there who believe Mayor Mamdani may have been the catalyst for the Mets' current 11-game losing streak.
Travelers at Newark Airport may have been exposed to an individual with measles, New Jersey health officials warn.
The Tri-State Area has the dirtiest air in the U.S. east of Texas, according to The American Lung Association's newly released "State of the Air" report.
The 16th Annual Lustgarten Foundation New York City Walk for Pancreatic Cancer Research was held Sunday in Battery Park City.
Advocates fear New York state could be taking a step back when it comes to biomarker testing access for those with Medicaid.
What started as a sinus infection left a Long Island teenager fighting for his life, requiring emergency brain surgery.
Ticketmaster will be rereleasing tickets for Harry Styles' upcoming concerts in New York City that were originally purchased by scalpers, the company says.
The upcoming fashion exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art includes 25 mannequins based on real bodies.
A previously unreleased song is one of many ways Prince is being honored a decade after his death.
Singer-songwriter Gavin DeGraw turned to social media for help reconnecting with a New York City bartender after a memorable performance this week.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and his wife Rama Duwaji will not attend this year's Met Gala, sources said.
New head coach John Harbaugh will in the spotlight tonight when the New York Giants make their picks in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh.
The Jets will look to find some building blocks for the present and future tonight in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh.
The Savannah Bananas will play against the Party Animals on Friday and Sunday in sold-out games at Yankee Stadium.
Here is what to know about where and when to watch the 2026 NFL Draft.
The 2026 NFL Draft is Thursday night. Here is the order of picks for Round 1.
An out-of-service escalator at Jamaica Station in Queens is reviving complaints that date back years.
The head of a housing nonprofit in Harlem was arrested after residents complained over delayed repairs.
A 2009 New York City law requiring most roll-down security gates to be at least 70% transparent is set to take effect this summer.
Recurring elevator problems are back and worse than ever at one New York City high-rise, according to tenants.
Students at M.S. 407 transform a barren space into a habitat for bees and butterflies, part of a broader city push to expand pollinator-friendly green spaces.
People dressed in elaborate headgear and paraded up Fifth Avenue for New York City's Easter Sunday tradition.
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.
The annual Easter Parade and Easter Bonnet Festival was held in Manhattan on April 20, 2025.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The NTSB has released its preliminary report on the deadly runway crash at LaGuardia Airport, including a detailed timeline of what occurred before an Air Canada jet collided with a firefighting vehicle, killing two pilots. CBS News New York's Tim McNicholas reports.
Author T Kira Madden spoke to Club Calvi about her debut novel, "Whidbey," which is about three women linked by the violence of one man.
The annual Macy's Flower Show is back at the flagship store in Herald Square with more than 50,000 live flowers on display through May 10.
Peanut is a one-year-old husky mix who is looking for her forever home. She's incredibly playful, well-trained and great with kids and other dogs.
Thursday is the pick of the week with high temperatures and sunny skies. But, it's going to be a soggy Saturday. CBS news New York Meteorologist John Elliott has the forecast.
