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Mayor Bill de Blasio plans to overhaul the city's Gifted and Talented program, citing that it exacerbates segregation. But there is growing opposition.
On Monday, CBS2's Marcia Kramer demanded answers from elected officials at the Columbus Day Parade, and has more on what they said they will do to combat the problem.
After the deaths and devastation of Hurricane Ida, he says there are a number of things that must be done right away to keep New Yorkers safe.
Democratic mayoral candidate Eric Adams says the NYPD has become a "safe haven" for officers not qualified to wear the uniform.
The winner won't take office for five months. So, what can they actually do?
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.
There has been a stunning rebuke of Mayor Bill de Blasio and the city's inability to stem the tide of gun violence.
With gang gun violence continuing to plague the city, and no immediate solutions in sight, the mayoral candidates jumped into the fray Tuesday.
The president's plan focuses on providing funding to cities that need more police, more community support, and cracking down on illegal firearms with serious consequences.
The longtime radio talk show host known for his red berets and focus on crime defeated businessman Fernando Mateo.
Candidates in New York City's mayoral primary and other offices up for grabs may have to wait weeks to know the final results.
With just three weeks before voters go to the polls to pick Democratic and Republican candidates for mayor, the men and women seeking the top jobs are throwing punches and launching broadsides.
Subway safety was part of a fiery debate between the two Republican candidates for mayor. Fernando Mateo and Curtis Sliwa squared off Wednesday evening.
Violence underground is on a terrifying roll, prompting new patrols by members of the Guardian Angels.
About 200 members of the volunteer crime prevention group will be on city streets, hoping to avoid vandalism and looting.
A crowd cheered Sliwa on as several city Parks Department officers tried to order him out of the surf.
Sliwa, who is head of the Reform Party, was arrested trying to serve legal papers to Mayor Bill de Blasio.
Founder Curtis Sliwa said there will be regular day and night patrols on the subways for the first time since 1994.
With crime up 26 percent in Central Park this year the Guardian Angels have resumed crime patrols for the first time in 20 years.
The Guardian Angels – the famous squad in stop-sign-red jackets and berets -- strode through Central Park recently on guard for signs of crime.
Police say the suspect has gone after women three times in less than two weeks in Kew Gardens and Forest Hills.
According to court documents filed Wednesday by his ex-wife, Mary Sliwa, the Guardian Angels founder was wrapped up in a romantic tryst with newly elected Queens Borough President Melinda Katz just hours before he said "I do."
When a lawyer for Sliwa's ex-wife wanted to know how she got pregnant, Katz said that she didn't want to talk about it.
The Guardian Angels are launching a search effort for Karwan. Guardian Angels founder Curtis Sliwa says they have 100 people willing to brave the elements to try to find the 19-year-old.
Republican Assemblyman Jim Tedisco of Schenectady said Thursday that his bill would make the violent game a gang assault with a sentence of up to 25 years. Youths would be charged as adults.
A proposed bill would close a legal loophole in New York that allows drugged drivers to escape accountability until the damage has already been done.
The New York Knicks defeated the Dallas Mavericks 128-113 on Tuesday night.
The nation's infrastructure report card is out, and New York City's subway system and water systems are the top local concerns.
Students at a New Jersey college are being credited for helping police identify the remains of a woman who disappeared more than 10 years ago.
Gov. Kathy Hochul sent a letter Monday to President Trump, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and other Republicans demanding a fair share of federal transportation funds for the MTA.
A proposed bill would close a legal loophole in New York that allows drugged drivers to escape accountability until the damage has already been done.
The nation's infrastructure report card is out, and New York City's subway system and water systems are the top local concerns.
Gov. Kathy Hochul sent a letter Monday to President Trump, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and other Republicans demanding a fair share of federal transportation funds for the MTA.
CBS News New York's Elle McLogan headed to Citi Field to find out what's new on the menu for Mets fans in 2025.
New York state is offering a grace period for those enrolled in the CDPAP program who must register for a new payment system.
It's a rainy start to the work week for the NYC area. We're tracking light rain for the morning commute that picks up into the lunch hour.
Following a brief warmup on Saturday will be a cooldown for Sunday.
Today is the first day of spring, and NYC and N.J. are expecting some rainy weather as the equinox arrives.
Stormy weather arrived overnight around the NYC area, bringing heavy rain and high winds.
We have a First Alert Weather Day coming our way, starting Sunday afternoon.
Students at a New Jersey college are being credited for helping police identify the remains of a woman who disappeared more than 10 years ago.
Nadine Menendez, the wife of convicted former Sen. Bob Menendez, faced opening statements Monday in her federal bribery trial in NYC.
It's a rainy start to the work week for the NYC area. We're tracking light rain for the morning commute that picks up into the lunch hour.
Celebrating 20 years as a band, the Jonas Brothers played a show at the American Dream mall on Sunday.
The Jonas Brothers stopped by a New York City pizza shop Saturday as part of their 20th anniversary celebration this weekend.
One person was killed Thursday in a crash involving a fire truck in Suffolk County.
Gabby Petito's grandmother announced a new fundraiser in her granddaughter's name Wednesday to mark what would have been Petito's 26th birthday.
Hempstead was once one of the most active business districts on Long Island. It now appears to be on the way to recovery.
Three Long Island fire departments that displayed the Confederate flag have now reached a settlement over alleged discrimination.
It's been four years since an acid attack left a Long Island college student disfigured. Nafiah Ikram was attacked in her Elmont driveway.
A proposed bill would close a legal loophole in New York that allows drugged drivers to escape accountability until the damage has already been done.
Peaceful protesters assembled outside a Tesla dealership in White Plains to criticize Elon Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency.
A new poll in the New York City mayor's race has former Gov. Andrew Cuomo leading the pack of Democrats, which includes Mayor Eric Adams.
A hearing was held Tuesday about whether Columbia University should disclose disciplinary records of some students involved in demonstrations.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and other Trump officials allegedly used Signal for a group chat to discuss a highly sensitive operation.
One of Mayor Eric Adams' signature mental health care programs is in question after a City Council report suggested it's ineffective.
Nestlé USA cites consumer complaints, including "one potential choking incident" for recalling products sold nationwide.
A New Jersey family says they would be heavily impacted by any proposed cuts to Medicaid.
As Americans live longer, there's a dire need to create an age-friendly health care system. But right now, there aren't enough doctors specializing in geriatrics to care for older adults.
Saturday marks five years since New York City announced citywide lockdowns due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Hamdan Ballal said Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank beat him in front of his home while filming the assault.
Israeli settlers have beaten up one of the Palestinian co-directors of the Oscar-winning documentary film "No Other Land."
As Conan O'Brien was honored with the Mark Twain Prize at the Kennedy Center, many comics targeted President Trump from the stage.
Sunday was opening night on Broadway for "Othello," featuring two of Hollywood's biggest stars, Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal.
Celebrating 20 years as a band, the Jonas Brothers played a show at the American Dream mall on Sunday.
The New York Knicks defeated the Dallas Mavericks 128-113 on Tuesday night.
The New York Giants are signing former Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson to a one-year deal, according to CBS Sports.
A preliminary investigation into the death of Miller Gardner, the son of former Yankee Brett Gardner, indicates he may have died from possible food poisoning.
Jonathan Lekkerimaki scored in regulation and got the deciding goal in the fourth round of the shootout, and the Canucks beat the Devils 4-3 on Monday night.
Adam Fantilli scored in regulation and then got the only goal in the shootout, leading the Blue Jackets to a 4-3 win against the Islanders on Monday night.
CBS News New York's Elle McLogan headed to Citi Field to find out what's new on the menu for Mets fans in 2025.
Voters will cast their ballots in Brooklyn in a special election to fill a vacant New York City Council seat
Amid ongoing litigation surrounding noise at Forest Hills Stadium, a new announcement from the NYPD has called the 2025 summer concert season into question.
There are mixed reviews after a controversial busway project aimed at improving bus times and congestion on Fordham Road in a busy section of the Bronx was canceled.
Brooklyn's historic Hendrick I. Lott House is getting a long-overdue restoration. It's set to be transformed into Marine Park's first museum.
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.
Tens of thousands of people flooded Manhattan streets on June 2, 2024 for the 60th annual Israel Day on Fifth Parade.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
The 50th Annual Village Halloween Parade drew massive crowds, celebrating the theme "Upside/Down:Inside/OUT."
CBS News New York's Rob Marciano has your First Alert Forecast for March 25 at 11 p.m.
As a Gaza ceasefire deal struggles to get back on track, 59 hostages remain in Hamas captivity. An Israeli grandfather who was rescued last year is sharing his experience and message with CBS News New York's Jenna DeAngelis on Staten Island.
Authorities in California have identified skeletal remains found in 1995 as a missing teenager from Queens.
What are we waiting for? That's the question heartbroken families are asking about a legal loophole in New York that allows drugged drivers to escape accountability until the damage has already been done. CBS News New York investigator Mahsa Saeidi has been trying to talk to state leaders about it for months and has been ignored, so she went to Albany to get some answers.
Tuesday marked 35 years since the deadly fire at the Happy Land social club in the Bronx. Eighty-seven people died when an arsonist set fire to the building. Family and community came together to remember the victims. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal has the story.
