Eye On New York: Rebuilding America's Economy
In this Eye on New York segment, CBS 2's Don Dahler speaks with Rev. Jesse Jackson about the Rainbow PUSH Coalition and its efforts to help rebuild America's economy.
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In this Eye on New York segment, CBS 2's Don Dahler speaks with Rev. Jesse Jackson about the Rainbow PUSH Coalition and its efforts to help rebuild America's economy.
Senate President Stephen Sweeney and Assembly Speaker Sheila Oliver said aggressive efforts are needed to bring down New Jersey's unemployment rate. It's currently 9.2 percent.
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie says higher education will be the first area to see increased spending once the state's economy turns around.
Jobless New Jersey residents may soon be able to receive training from potential employers without jeopardizing their unemployment benefits.
Last minute Christmas shoppers are in good company, as consumers are racing to the end of the season at a more feverish pace this year.
Do you fill up your gas tank in Connecticut? One industry expert has news for you.
The State Comptroller reported that New York City's economy is recovering faster from the recession than the rest of the state and nation.
Democratic leaders who demanded that the top Assembly Republican apologize may have gotten more than they asked for.
Lawmakers are pumping the brakes on the Fire Department of New York's plan to charge drivers who cause accidents.
A think tank projects that taxpayer-funded contributions to the pension systems for NY's public employees could balloon by billions over the next five years.
$3.05 a gallon is the national average for regular unleaded gasoline, according to the Lundberg Survey, and prices are rising.
It is that time of year when all those great holiday decorations start popping up in towns all over. But in some parts of New Jersey municipalities are scaling back their displays because of the economy.
The nation's unemployment rate climbed to 9.8 percent in November, a seven-month high, as hiring slowed.
As tri-state retailers are hoping for a Black Friday bonanza this holiday weekend, there's also hope for millions of unemployed workers.
Chanting "bail out the people not the banks," long term unemployed people gathered on Varick Street Friday to demand Congress pass "Tier V" of employment benefits.
Late on Thursday afternoon, two years to the date after his election as the 44th president, "60 Minutes" correspondent Steve Kroft sat down with him in the Oval Office - and the mood was different.
It's already beginning to look a lot like Christmas. It's barely November, but the holiday shopping season is in full swing, with retailers already offering deep discounts.
Economists at Rutgers University say losses in public jobs are, in part, slowing the Garden State's economic comeback.
If you're in the antiques business, this economy might still have you feeling a little cuckoo.
The cost of food, couple with a tough economy, is driving more people to seek help from local food pantries, not just in the city but even in the affluent suburbs.
"With the current MTA fare increase coming along, and your day-to-day expenses are going up, and your salary or income is not keeping pace at all, so at some point it's going to break if it keeps this way," one resident said.
In Suffolk County, nearly 20,000 90-day pre-foreclosure letters have been sent out to home owners.
A wave of government layoffs last month outpaced weak hiring in the private sector, pushing down the nation's payrolls by a net total of 95,000 jobs.
Mayor Bloomberg tells David Letterman he thinks being governor is a "terrible job" and he's not embarrassed to be ranked the 10th richest person in the nation.
Americans' view of the economy turned grimmer in September amid escalating job worries, falling to the lowest point since February.
Joey Ortiz went 3 for 3 and was a homer away from the cycle to help the Brewers defeat the Mets 4-3 on Wednesday.
There was a public hearing on Tuesday night over a proposed Islamic boarding school and mosque in the Long Island hamlet of Bay Shore.
New York City says the average bus speed on Fordham Road in the Bronx is 5 mph, which is why ground was broken Wednesday on a major redesign.
Jared Triolo and Jake Mangum hit run-scoring singles against Fernando Cruz in the 10th inning, lifting the Pirates to a 5-3 win over the Yankees in the opener of a day-night doubleheader.
The National Weather Service on Wednesday confirmed four tornadoes touched down in northern New Jersey and New York during severe storms on Tuesday.
There was a public hearing on Tuesday night over a proposed Islamic boarding school and mosque in the Long Island hamlet of Bay Shore.
New York City says the average bus speed on Fordham Road in the Bronx is 5 mph, which is why ground was broken Wednesday on a major redesign.
The National Weather Service on Wednesday confirmed four tornadoes touched down in northern New Jersey and New York during severe storms on Tuesday.
A man pretending to be a utility worker was arrested for brandishing a gun, grabbing a woman's neck and taking her purse, the NYPD said.
Sgt. Angel Rampersad was a 28-year-old from Ozone Park who died in an Iranian attack on an air base.
Severe weather impacted the entire region on Tuesday, with watches and warnings throughout the CBS News New York viewing area.
Stormy weather will return to the New York City area Tuesday after a brief reprieve.
Storms brought flooding rains, damaging winds, hail and lightning to New York and New Jersey on Saturday.
While the air quality is improving, haze still lingers as New Yorkers brace for upcoming rain and possibly severe storms Saturday.
A tornado warning was issued in parts of New Jersey on Thursday evening.
The National Weather Service on Wednesday confirmed four tornadoes touched down in northern New Jersey and New York during severe storms on Tuesday.
There were two confirmed tornadoes in northern New Jersey on Tuesday.
Severe weather impacted the entire region on Tuesday, with watches and warnings throughout the CBS News New York viewing area.
There have been major developments in the case of a social media influencer who was gunned down last summer on the Cross County Parkway in Westchester.
Two young children were killed during the crash in Barnegat Bay between Berkeley Township and Seaside Heights on Sunday night.
There was a public hearing on Tuesday night over a proposed Islamic boarding school and mosque in the Long Island hamlet of Bay Shore.
An electrical transformer caught fire outside the Nassau County Court Building on Long Island on Tuesday.
There was a special celebration at Long Island Children's Hospital on Tuesday for two facility dogs who bring comfort to young patients. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
Studies show older adults are among the safest drivers on the road, but crashes involving seniors are on the rise.
Severe weather impacted the entire region on Tuesday, with watches and warnings throughout the CBS News New York viewing area.
New York City says the average bus speed on Fordham Road in the Bronx is 5 mph, which is why ground was broken Wednesday on a major redesign.
A June 1 trial date was set Wednesday for Nicolás Maduro and his wife to face drug trafficking charges.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani conceded late Tuesday that the city does not have the authority to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Despite promises of action from Mayor Zohran Mamdani, the blocks-long homeless encampments on the West Side of Manhattan continue to stir controversy.
An attorney representing an Upper East Side woman whose husband just died from Legionnaires' disease is planning to take legal action.
Thirty-four cooling towers at 33 buildings on the Upper East Side tested positive for live Legionella bacteria, the New York City Health Department announced Tuesday.
An attorney representing an Upper East Side woman whose husband just died from Legionnaires' disease is planning to take legal action.
Studies show older adults are among the safest drivers on the road, but crashes involving seniors are on the rise.
For the third day in a row, the NYC Health Department has announced a death in the Upper East Side Legionnaires' disease cluster.
A second death has been reported in connection to the Legionnaires' disease cluster on the Upper East Side, health officials said Saturday.
Madonna, Justin Bieber, BTS and Shakira each brought a bit of one of their hits to the World Cup's first halftime show in a whirlwind performance Sunday that also squeezed in Burna Boy, Ted Lasso and many Muppets.
Brenda Fricker won an Academy Award for 1989's "My Left Foot," played the Pigeon Lady in "Home Alone 2" and appeared in "A Time to Kill" and "So I Married an Axe Murderer."
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
The final show of Jay-Z's anniversary concert series at Yankee Stadium was delayed for hours after hundreds of ticketless fans flooded the gates and breached security, according to officials.
Jay-Z and some very special guests took over Yankee Stadium on Friday night, performing to a sold-out crowd.
Joey Ortiz went 3 for 3 and was a homer away from the cycle to help the Brewers defeat the Mets 4-3 on Wednesday.
Jared Triolo and Jake Mangum hit run-scoring singles against Fernando Cruz in the 10th inning, lifting the Pirates to a 5-3 win over the Yankees in the opener of a day-night doubleheader.
The New York Mets blanked the Milwaukee Brewers 4-0 on Tuesday night.
Jazz Chisholm Jr. homered in consecutive at-bats against All-Star Braxton Ashcraft and drove in five runs, powering the Yankees to an 8-5 victory over the Pirates on Monday night.
Cooper Pratt hit his first major league homer to help spoil Freddy Peralta's return to Milwaukee as the Brewers defeated the Mets 8-3 on Monday night.
A specialized program from God's Love We Deliver is serving nearly 400 veterans with medically tailored meals, while helping combat isolation and ease the challenges of life after military service.
The Newtown Creek Alliance community science project gives students hands-on experience monitoring the health of one of the most polluted waterways in the U.S.
The FIFA World Cup is delivering a business boost for many bars and restaurants across New York City, but not every industry is seeing the same payoff.
Two Upper West Side children went on a mission to visit 40 playgrounds in one day, hoping to set a record.
Eddie Palmieri, the East Harlem legend who revolutionized Latin music, now has a street renamed in his honor.
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.
There is a partial government shutdown in one of New Jersey's largest municipalities. Edison has furloughed hundreds of workers. The mayor says it's impacting public safety and more. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani was asked Wednesday about criticism over how the city health department has handled the Upper East Side Legionnaires' disease cluster.
A man living in a nearby encampment told CBS News New York on Tuesday, when one site is cleared, people just move onto the next. CBS News New York's Kristine Johnson reports.
Investigators say he entered the cab on July 11 and demanded money and the car keys and then shot the 21-year-old driver in the face when he tried to get out of the car. CBS News New York's Jessica Moore reports.
Parents in Harlem say their children's walk to summer camp is littered with trash, illegal dumping and a growing encampment. Residents tell CBS News New York's Noëlle Lilley they started seeing progress once we started asking questions.
