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.
Protesters continued to gather Friday outside Delaney Hall after days of sometimes violent clashes with federal ICE officers.
La Fortaleza in New Jersey will become a home away from home for Mexico fans during the World Cup.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani Friday unveiled the city's plan to make sweeping changes to Midtown traffic during World Cup match days.
The Justice Department announced the $1.7 billion fund as part of a settlement of a civil lawsuit President Trump brought against the IRS.
Amtrak and NJ Transit service has resumed with delays at Penn Station after a train car fire overnight.The overnight fire grew into a major commuter headache for thousands.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani Friday unveiled the city's plan to make sweeping changes to Midtown traffic during World Cup match days.
Amtrak and NJ Transit service has resumed with delays at Penn Station after a train car fire overnight.The overnight fire grew into a major commuter headache for thousands.
A Queens man is accused of helping to steal over $100,000 worth of Pokémon cards during two armed robberies in NYC.
The family of a 14-year-old boy who died while subway surfing last week wants to prevent another family from going through the same heartbreak.
A single strand of hair helped police solve the murder of Nancy Smith 25 years ago in Orange County.
It's unseasonably warm in New York City on Wednesday as humidity adds to the summer-like weather. There's also a slight chance for showers in parts of the Tri-State Area.
It's back to feeling like spring, and even summer on some days, as warm weather and sunshine return to the New York area.
A final round of showers is moving through the New York area in the morning before the rest of the week turns much drier and warmer.
The New York area is off to a soggy start to the unofficial kickoff of summer with rainy weather this Memorial Day Weekend.
It's a gloomy day with rain lingering across the Tri-State Area as Memorial Day weekend shapes up to be unsettled.
Protesters continued to gather Friday outside Delaney Hall after days of sometimes violent clashes with federal ICE officers.
La Fortaleza in New Jersey will become a home away from home for Mexico fans during the World Cup.
Amtrak and NJ Transit service has resumed with delays at Penn Station after a train car fire overnight.The overnight fire grew into a major commuter headache for thousands.
Community members are demanding answers from the Jersey City Board of Education after a mother was arrested during last week's board meeting.
Paterson, N.J., will host a series of watch parties and cultural events to celebrate the FIFA World Cup 2026. The events will bring soccer, music and food together across the city.
A sixth grader from Long Island's Sag Harbor died in a rafting accident on a school trip, officials said.
Loved ones of a 7-year-old girl allegedly murdered by her caretaker say they're haunted by how they learned of the little girl's death.
On Long Island, one woman has started a movement showing people just how important it is to smile every day.
A predatory invasive fish that can survive out of water and even cross the street has been found in a Long Island pond.
It's unseasonably warm in New York City on Wednesday as humidity adds to the summer-like weather. There's also a slight chance for showers in parts of the Tri-State Area.
Protesters continued to gather Friday outside Delaney Hall after days of sometimes violent clashes with federal ICE officers.
The Justice Department announced the $1.7 billion fund as part of a settlement of a civil lawsuit President Trump brought against the IRS.
Zohran Mamdani will be the first New York City mayor in recent history not to attend the Israel Day Parade this weekend.
DOJ is probing a nonprofit run by billionaire Reid Hoffman that funded a portion of E. Jean Carroll's civil litigation against President Trump, several sources said.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani may be taking a page from President Trump and Elon Musk. Thursday morning, Mamdani announced the creation of a Commission on Government Efficiency, or COGE.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill is urging people to donate blood ahead of the summer months.
There's no vaccine for the Bourbon virus, nor medicine to treat it, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Marie Francillion was diagnosed with lung cancer after she was feeling heartburn and shoulder pain. She said she's able to remain hopeful and spend more time with her family because of a different type of treatment.
New York City's Department of Health is evaluating an East Village apartment complex after two residents were diagnosed with Legionnaires' disease over the course of a year.
Thousands of people showed up bright and early for AIDS Walk New York 2026, the largest HIV and AIDS fundraiser in the U.S., in Central Park on Sunday.
Federal prosecutors have indicted ex-Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier on additional charges related to a sports gambling sting.
Sonny Rollins, the legendary tenor saxophonist known for his bold tone and constant experimentation, has died at 95.
Stephen Colbert made a surprise appearance hosting the "Only in Monroe" community access show broadcast in Monroe, Michigan, on Friday, one night after he recorded his final episode of "The Late Show."
Rob Base, the MC whose lyrics lit up the dancefloor classic "It Takes Two" and got countless people moving worldwide, passed away Friday.
"Romeo and Juliet" is being shown at Central Park starting Friday night through June 28. Free tickets can be attained through a lottery.
La Fortaleza in New Jersey will become a home away from home for Mexico fans during the World Cup.
Federal prosecutors have indicted ex-Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier on additional charges related to a sports gambling sting.
New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson has a broken right pinkie finger, according to a person familiar with the situation.
Paterson, N.J., will host a series of watch parties and cultural events to celebrate the FIFA World Cup 2026. The events will bring soccer, music and food together across the city.
The price of a seat for the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden is soaring. According to StubHub, some courtside tickets are listed for more than $123,000.
Before there was a Brooklyn, there was a flagpole, and since the earliest days of our country, it stood as a symbol of freedom and self-determination.
Monitor Point proposal in Greenpoint would bring 1,150 apartments, including 460 affordable units, to former industrial waterfront site.
Gold Star families, veterans and thousands of spectators gathered in Bay Ridge to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
The grassroots group pushed for bilingual policing, victim support and anti-gang efforts as Brooklyn's Chinatown rapidly grew.
Advocates estimate one-third of the 200-acre park in Flushing is still without functioning drinking fountains and bathrooms.
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.
A new study finds more dads are scaling back at the office and spending more time at home with their families.
Shrey Parkh, 14, is the new spelling bee champion. He took home the trophy and $50,000 in prize money.
It will be sunny and warm on Friday, but a bit cooler for Saturday to start the weekend. CBS News New York Meteorologist John Elliott has the forecast.
Traffic in Midtown Manhattan will be getting a revamp for the eight 2026 FIFA World Cup match days this summer at MetLife Stadium.
Protesters continue to gather outside Delaney Hall after days of sometimes violent clashes with federal immigration officers. CBS News New York's Christine Sloan reports.
