Mamdani admin. moves to end city's defense of Adams in sex assault case
The Mamdani administration has asked a court to allow them to stop representing former Mayor Eric Adams in a sexual assault case.
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The Mamdani administration has asked a court to allow them to stop representing former Mayor Eric Adams in a sexual assault case.
The Mamdani administration has asked a court to allow them to stop representing former Mayor Eric Adams in a sexual assault case.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani received blowback on Thursday for killing a headline-grabbing ploy by former Mayor Eric Adams to hire thousands of extra police officers.
Even though his predecessor's plan was seen as a reach by many, the new mayor is still taking heat for not finding a solution to the NYPD's brain drain. CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani unveiled his preliminary financial plan on the heels of the announcement that the state will give the city $1.5 billion to help fix a massive budget shortfall.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Gov. Kathy Hochul said the state will give $1.5 billion to the city to help address a massive budget gap.
The mayor announced the plan to redesign Fordham Road was back on during a comically tight press conference aboard an MTA bus.
The former New York City mayor will pay thousands as a penalty for a campaign stunt at one of his official City Hall press conferences.
Former New York City Mayor Eric Adams agreed to pay thousands of dollars as a penalty for a campaign stunt at one of his official City Hall press conferences.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani is calling for a tax hike on New York City's wealthiest residents and corporations to close a $12 billion budget gap.
As CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer reports, Mamdani believes taxes on the rich and corporations are vital if he is to deliver on at least some of his campaign promises.
The mayor blamed the problem on former Mayor Eric Adams and is proposing taxing the rich to close the deficit. CBS News New York's Cindy Hsu has the story.
Tony Herbert, a former aide in Mayor Eric Adams' administration, was arrested Tuesday morning, accused of accepting $16,000 in bribes and kickbacks.
Herbert, who worked in Eric Adams' administration, is accused of accepting $16,000 in bribes and kickbacks. CBS News New York's Cindy Hsu reports.
The former New York City mayor said he would continue speaking out on issues he feels passionate about after his term ended.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is defending his decision to revoke several pro-Israeli policies enacted by former Mayor Eric Adams. CBS News New York political reporter Marcia Kramer has the story.
As Zohran Mamdani becomes New York City's 111th mayor, he can look to his predecessors for both inspiration and warning signs.
Organizers tested the iconic crystal ball on Tuesday and the NYPD and Mayor Adams laid out their public safety plan for the massive event. CBS News New York's Tim McNicholas reports.
As Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani gets ready to take office, he can look to his predecessors for both inspiration and warning signs. CBS News New York political reporter Marcia Kramer looks back at the men who also swore to leave life in the five boroughs better than they found it.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams claims his administration's policies have caused a sharp drop in shootings.
What will the new mayor's message to New Yorkers be on Jan. 1? One historian thinks he'll look to his predecessors for inspiration. CBS News New York's Ali Bauman reports.
Adams said 2025 is on track to finish with the fewest number of shootings in New York City history.
From Zohran Mamdani's historic win to Eric Adams and Andrew Cuomo exiting the political stage, 2025 was another tumultuous year in politics. CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer and Dick Brennan break down the top stories and what 2026 may bring.
Mayor Adams gives an update as New York City prepares for a major winter storm.
The Hunter College Brookdale Campus will be transformed into a life sciences and health care hub.
The New York Knicks outlasted the Brooklyn Nets 93-92 on Friday night for their fifth consecutive victory.
Nicholas Brendon was best known for his role as Xander Harris on all seven seasons of "Buffy the Vampire Slayer."
The Washington Capitals beat the New Jersey Devils 2-1 on Friday night.
Fifth-seeded St. John's beat Northern Iowa 79-53 on Friday night for its second NCAA Tournament victory since 2000.
The Trump administration has been strategizing methods and options to secure or extract Iran's nuclear materials, according to multiple sources, as the military campaign against Tehran enters a more uncertain phase.
A Florida man has been arrested in connection to a deadly Upper East Side hit-and-run.
A man was driving under the influence Thursday night when he struck two cyclists, killing one, the NYPD said.
New York and New Jersey lawmakers have announced a bipartisan, bi-state bill to address E-ZPass late fees.
The good Samaritan who helped a woman after she was randomly attacked and stabbed in Queens is speaking out.
What started as a sinus infection left a Long Island teenager fighting for his life, requiring emergency brain surgery.
It may not feel like spring right away, but Friday's weather does deliver a clear shift in the air in New York City.
The New York City area will be under a wind advisory Monday with periods of heavy rain and severe thunderstorms expected across the region.
The New York area is in for a mild weekend before the weather takes a turn to start the work week.
It will be rainy on Thursday morning, and the weather will change to snow as temperatures drop across the Tri-State Area.
Thunderstorms are expected in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut this weekend after severe weather hit the Midwest.
A New Jersey teen attending yeshiva school in Israel is back home after a journey that took him through three countries, at times on foot.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill accused ICE of ignoring the concerns of Roxbury residents after it bought the vacant warehouse on Route 46.
It may not feel like spring right away, but Friday's weather does deliver a clear shift in the air in New York City.
Last year, electricity rates in New Jersey spiked more than almost any other state, according to a new congressional report.
Montclair School District Board of Education members broke down in tears as they voted to close Renaissance Middle School.
What started as a sinus infection left a Long Island teenager fighting for his life, requiring emergency brain surgery.
Bodycam video footage of Justin Timberlake's June 2024 DWI arrest on Long Island was released to the media Friday.
It may not feel like spring right away, but Friday's weather does deliver a clear shift in the air in New York City.
A driver was indicted on manslaughter and assault charges Thursday in a deadly crash that killed two teenagers on Long Island back in January.
Tens of thousands of customers lost power across the New York-New Jersey area as severe weather whipped through the region.
The Trump administration has been strategizing methods and options to secure or extract Iran's nuclear materials, according to multiple sources, as the military campaign against Tehran enters a more uncertain phase.
New York and New Jersey lawmakers have announced a bipartisan, bi-state bill to address E-ZPass late fees.
Border czar Tom Homan is expected back on Capitol Hill later Friday for bipartisan talks.
It is unclear under what circumstances President Trump would authorize the use of U.S. troops on the ground in Iran.
The Dark Skies Protection Act is aimed at reducing artificial light between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m. across New York state.
What started as a sinus infection left a Long Island teenager fighting for his life, requiring emergency brain surgery.
Older adults in New Jersey recorded the highest number of suspected overdose deaths in 2025, according to the New Jersey Department of Health.
The first case of mpox clade I has been detected in New York City, health officials said Friday. Of the two types of mpox, clade I is known to cause more severe disease and death.
Heights University Hospital, formerly known as Christ Hospital, shuttered its emergency room Saturday night.
New Jersey Sen. Andy Kim is opening up about his father's Alzheimer's diagnosis in hopes of helping others struggling like him to care for their loved ones.
CBS News announced Friday that CBS News Radio will be shutting down this spring after nearly 100 years of broadcasting, citing "challenging economic realities."
Bodycam video footage of Justin Timberlake's June 2024 DWI arrest on Long Island was released to the media Friday.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
ABC has canceled its already filmed season of "The Bachelorette" starring Taylor Frankie Paul after video surfaced of a 2023 incident in which she was charged with assault.
Michael B. Jordan's best actor win at Sunday night's Academy Awards resonated at his alma mater, Arts High School in Newark.
The New York Knicks outlasted the Brooklyn Nets 93-92 on Friday night for their fifth consecutive victory.
The Washington Capitals beat the New Jersey Devils 2-1 on Friday night.
Fifth-seeded St. John's beat Northern Iowa 79-53 on Friday night for its second NCAA Tournament victory since 2000.
No. 4 seed Alabama rallied from an early double-digit deficit to beat 13th-seeded Hofstra 90-70 in a first-round game in the Midwest Region of the NCAA Tournament on Friday.
Top-seeded Arizona opened its NCAA Tournament run with a 92-58 victory over Long Island on Friday.
Members of the Apollo Theater, where Kiki Shepard left her mark for 15 years, reflect on her legacy after the Harlem icon's death at age 74.
The Rev. Al Sharpton is calling on New York City to help protect the Merchant's House Museum in Manhattan after a recent discovery revealed connections to the Underground Railroad.
A Harlem school is teaching students how to love, honor and care for their natural hair.
The NYC DEP has announced plans to clean Flushing Creek with chlorine, sparking outrage among some environmentalists.
Neighbors and local businesses in Long Island City, Queens, say rental trucks parked on streets are impacting daily operations.
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.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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.
St. John's is headed to the Second Round of the NCAA men's basketball tournament after blowing out Northern Iowa. CBS News New York's Otis Livingston and Andrew Ramos report.
CBS News New York's Scott Padgett has your First Alert Forecast for March 20 at 11 p.m.
A driver is accused of running over two delivery workers in Harlem, killing one and critically injuring the other. It was all caught on camera. CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo reports.
Thousands more Marines and war ships are headed toward the Middle East, but President Trump says he's considering "winding down" the operation. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
Body camera video was released late Friday showing Justin Timberlake's 2024 DWI arrest in the Hamptons. Timberlake sued to block the footage from being made public, but an agreement was reached. CBS News New York's Dick Brennan reports.
