Protesters take to the streets of NYC to protest Trump policies
Protests against the Trump administration were held in New York City and across the country on Labor Day.
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Protests against the Trump administration were held in New York City and across the country on Labor Day.
Various groups marched in Manhattan near Trump Tower, upset by changes to many policies, including diversity, equity and inclusion. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
Thursday's protest in NYC was timed to coincide with the anniversary of the Civil Rights-era March on Washington in 1963.
The Rev. Al Sharpton led the march and was joined by a few of the city's mayoral candidates. CBS News New York's Natalie Duddridge reports.
Rev. Al Sharpton and the National Action Network led a March on Wall Street to protest the Trump administration's campaign to roll back DEI initiatives. CBS News New York's Natalie Duddridge has the story.
Several of the New York City mayoral candidates will join the National Action Network to mark the anniversary of the March on Washington and protest the rollback of DEI initiatives. CBS News New York's Christina Fan has the story.
New York state says it is keeping DEI programs in schools despite the White House threatening to pull federal funding.
New York City Schools Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos introduced new programs Thursday in East Harlem – her first signature announcement in her six months on the job – but just before she took the stage, the spotlight was stolen by one out of Washington. CBS News New York's Doug Williams reports.
For some time on Wednesday, a webpage saluting Jackie Robinson for his World War II service was removed from the Department of Defense website, apparently the victim of the Trump administration scrubbing DEI references from websites. CBS News New York's Dick Brennan reports.
The Department of Defense has restored a webpage describing Jackie Robinson's military service just hours after it had been removed.
Initiatives aimed at expanding the workforce existed under President Trump's first term, including a program that aimed to recruit and train qualified individuals with disabilities, including veterans, for careers in air traffic operations.
Titus Sanders, commercial airline pilot and retired Chief Warrant Officer 4 U.S. Army Aviator joins CBS New York to discuss the midair collision at Reagan National Airport.
Thursday, President Donald Trump suggested that diversity in hiring may have played a role in the deadly mid-air collision in Washington, D.C. Immediately, those comments drew criticism. CBS News New York investigative reporter Mahsa Saeidi has more on his remarks.
The Trump administration announced more policy changes overnight, involving a freeze on federal aide and new executive orders about the military. CBS News New York's Kristie Keleshian has the details.
Trump is axing funding dedicated to promoting diversity, equity and inclusion within the federal government.
CBS News New York is continuing to cover President Donald Trump's executive orders and their impact to our area. Political reporter Marcia Kramer has the latest on Trump's immigration mandate, and Jessica Moore reports on his promise to dismantle diversity programs.
The president is wasting no time forging ahead on his inauguration day promises, also moving forward with his attempt to end birthright citizenship. CBS News New York's Christina Fan has the details.
President Donald Trump is making good on his promise to end diversity, equity and inclusion programs in the federal government and moving forward with a crackdown on immigration. CBS News New York's Christina Fan has more on what the executive orders will mean for people in our area.
Some New Yorkers take issue with President Trump's rollback of transgender protections and federal DEI programs.
The NYPD is investigating a police shooting that occurred in Times Square on Monday afternoon.
Nassau County's Jericho and East Williston are the first districts on Long Island to start classes.
A hearing is set for Monday afternoon over a lawsuit filed on behalf of homeowners who say they shouldn't have to pay New York City's pied-à-terre tax.
Lionel Messi played in six World Cups and led Argentina to win the tournament in 2022 in Qatar.
George Santos faces a lifetime ban from Kalshi after failing to cooperate with the prediction market's investigation into his alleged unlawful trades.
The NYPD is investigating a police shooting that occurred in Times Square on Monday afternoon.
A hearing is set for Monday afternoon over a lawsuit filed on behalf of homeowners who say they shouldn't have to pay New York City's pied-à-terre tax.
There is no downtown local service on A, B, C or D trains from 125th Street to 59th Street-Columbus Circle due to track work.
A man who survived a brutal subway attack in New York City nearly a year ago was back in the hospital on Sunday night -- this time after being found badly injured on tracks in Queens.
The NYPD is ramping up its search for the driver in a hit-and-run that killed a nurse in Sunset Park, Brooklyn, on Saturday morning
A First Alert Weather Day has been issued for Tuesday and Wednesday due to the threat of strong to severe thunderstorms.
ICE is defending operations they are conducting this week in Danbury, Connecticut, as some residents say they feel uneasy at what they are seeing on the streets.
Severe weather warnings have started popping up as strong storms make their way through New York City and most of the Tri-State Area.
A nice stretch of weather kicks off the week in the New York City area before a heightened chance of rain returns.
Along with the increasingly humid conditions comes another chance of showers and storms overnight Saturday into Sunday.
Thirteen people were hurt when a shuttle bus crashed at Newark Airport early Monday morning.
Two people died and eight others were hurt in a shooting on Locust Street in Trenton early Sunday morning, officials say.
A First Alert Weather Day has been issued for Tuesday and Wednesday due to the threat of strong to severe thunderstorms.
A fire at a vacant house in Newark, New Jersey, spread to neighboring homes Saturday morning, displacing several families.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill signed a law Friday making cocktails to-go permanent.
Nassau County's Jericho and East Williston are the first districts on Long Island to start classes.
Recent rainstorms have caused massive flooding problems in New York City. No borough knows the pain more than Queens, home of seven of the city's 10 hardest-hit communities.
Israel discusses the "technological miracle" of identifying victims of the 9/11 terror attacks 25 years after the planes hit the towers, and more. CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
The beach club hit by a tornado on Long Island last week has partially reopened.
Long Island's Sun and Surf Club will partially reopen this weekend and Labor Day weekend, owners say. The club suffered significant damage when a tornado hit last week.
A hearing is set for Monday afternoon over a lawsuit filed on behalf of homeowners who say they shouldn't have to pay New York City's pied-à-terre tax.
Recent rainstorms have caused massive flooding problems in New York City. No borough knows the pain more than Queens, home of seven of the city's 10 hardest-hit communities.
The judge delivered a victory for Stanford University's student newspaper, which said some international students were afraid to speak out because of the deportation threat.
Milo Yiannopoulos, who is British, was accused of overstaying his visa after entering the country legally in May 2019.
The ruling marks a blow to the federal government's long-delayed effort to prosecute Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, who is accused of developing the plot to crash planes into the Pentagon and World Trade Center.
Two more people who were sickened in the Upper East Side Legionnaires' disease cluster have died, health officials announced Friday.
A new electronic device that's the size of a grain of rice is making a big difference for heart patients.
Pennsylvania has recorded its first two deaths connected to measles in 35 years.
This year, ER visits for tick bites have increased dramatically, corresponding with a new threat: a rise in Alpha-gal syndrome (AGS), where one bite from a lone star tick can make you violently allergic to red meat. How can you best avoid tick bites?
A New Yorker has tested positive for West Nile virus, the city health department announced Wednesday.
The Met's decision to highlight the work by designer John Galliano sparked widespread controversy due to his history of antisemitic and racist comments.
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
President Trump said that he would be "lowering the American flag" throughout the nation for one week in Dolly Parton's honor.
NYC's Empire State Building paid tribute to music legend Dolly Parton Tuesday night. Parton, 80, died Tuesday in Nashville, her family announced.
Dolly Parton became an icon over her six-decade career as a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, movie and TV star and theme park owner who donated millions to help others.
Lionel Messi played in six World Cups and led Argentina to win the tournament in 2022 in Qatar.
Pinch-hitter LaMonte Wade Jr.'s go-ahead two-run homer in the sixth inning helped power the Astros to a 6-3 win over the Mets on Sunday.
Austin Wells homered twice in a nine-run eighth inning, and the Yankees widened their lead in the AL wild-card race with a 16-1 win over the Red Sox on Sunday.
The Yankees beat the Red Sox 9-2 Saturday in the nightcap and earned a doubleheader split.
Nicolás Fernández scored his 14th goal this season for New York City FC on Saturday night in a 1-1 tie with Toronto FC.
With tickets to the U.S. Open skyrocketing, tennis advocates in the Harlem community are working to make the sport more accessible for New Yorkers.
The DSNY reported an increase in needle stick injuries for New York City sanitation workers.
A Queens homeowner says that overgrown city trees on her block are creating a safety hazard at night.
Neighbors say Flushing Meadows Corona Park has been falling into disrepair for years.
The owner of a beloved Harlem food truck known for its burgers under $5 is retiring and selling the business.
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.
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It comes after backlash over the designer's past antisemitic statements. CBS News New York's Dave Carlin reports.
Police are still searching for the driver in Saturday morning's hit-and-run at 55th Street and Third Avenue in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. CBS News New York's Andrew Ramos reports.
The MTA released images Monday showing crews working at 81st Street and Central Park West, after cracks were discovered underneath the track bed. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo spoke to a man who witnessed the shooting on West 53rd Street and Seventh Avenue on Monday afternoon.
CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo has the latest on what happened on Monday afternoon at West 43rd Street and Seventh Avenue.
