Deadline for plan to improve Rikers
New York City has until 3 p.m. Tuesday to submit its plan to improve conditions on Rikers Island.
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New York City has until 3 p.m. Tuesday to submit its plan to improve conditions on Rikers Island.
The mayor heads to Albany today to try and convince lawmakers to extend mayoral control of New York City schools.
Laying 10 flowers for the 10 victims were Christian, Muslim, Jewish and Buddhist New Yorkers.
New Yorkers came together to mourn and inspire change. CBS2's Ali Bauman has the story.
Police are searching for two men on a scooter. Residents in the area say they are heartbroken over the tragedy. CBS2's Dick Brennan reports.
Mayor Eric Adams is asking New Yorkers to take precautions.
Mayor Eric Adams made an economic development announcement at City College of New York.
For the very first time, graduates from the school's New York City and Westchester County campuses will also take part in the same ceremony.
Meanwhile, Gov. Hochul is among local leaders blasting social media platforms following the shooting.
They made their comments in the wake of the Buffalo mass shooting that killed 10 people on Saturday.
New York City kindergarten students are getting help and a head start with their college savings.
The mayor speaks about the city's scholarship program for kindergartners to start putting money toward a college education.
New York City's plan to better diagnose and treat dyslexia could be life-changing for students, if done correctly.
It's being called a game changer for students in New York City. Starting next school year, every single public school student will be screened for dyslexia. As CBS2's Aundrea Cline-Thomas explains, for Mayor Adams, the issue is personal.
Mayor Adams is creating a new task force to address the crisis on Rikers Island. It comes just days after another detainee died in custody. CBS2's Aundrea Cline-Thomas explains why time is running out for the city to overhaul the jail complex.
It's the largest, most comprehensive program in the nation and will help students whose parents lack the financial ability to send their kids to special private schools.
Mayor Adams announced a plan to help the troubled jail complex.
Mayor Adams is making good on a bedrock campaign promise. The mayor says his multi-layered dyslexia plan for students will be the most comprehensive in the country. CBS2 political reporter Marcia Kramer has details on the impact for every single student.
The mayor said the NYPD and his administration are doing their parts, citing the highest number of gun arrests in the last 28 years.
Officials say the new legislation will eliminate inherent bias in setting employee compensation.
The law is meant to bring greater transparency for people looking for a job in New York City.
New York City is embarking on a landmark program to assess all public school students for dyslexia and provide targeted, specialized instruction to help them reach their full potential. CBS2's Political Reporter Marcia Kramer has the story.
The mayor says New York City will assess all public school students for dyslexia and provide targeted, specialized instruction to help them reach their full potential.
Officials are under pressure to do more after the shooting of an NYPD officer in the Bronx and a teenager near his high school in Queens. CBS2's John Dias has the latest.
Mayor Eric Adams says criminals are becoming more and more fearless as legal loopholes continue to keep them out of jail. As CBS2's Kevin Rincon reports, the comments come after the shooting of an NYPD officer in the line of duty.
Tens of thousands of customers lost power across the New York-New Jersey area as severe weather whipped through the region.
The 2026 St. Patrick's Day Parade is taking place Tuesday in Manhattan, with numerous street closures along the parade route.
A long-time New York City driver says he monitored his E-ZPass account and paid his tolls, but he was still hit with huge late fees.
Jack Hughes had three assists, and the Devils dented the Bruins' playoff chances by beating them 4-3 in overtime Monday night.
Deni Avdija and Toumani Camara each scored 18 points, and the Trail Blazers coasted to 114-95 victory over the Nets on Monday night.
Tens of thousands of customers lost power across the New York-New Jersey area as severe weather whipped through the region.
The 2026 St. Patrick's Day Parade is taking place Tuesday in Manhattan, with numerous street closures along the parade route.
A long-time New York City driver says he monitored his E-ZPass account and paid his tolls, but he was still hit with huge late fees.
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.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani is moving to lower the speed limit around hundreds of schools in New York City as part of a major escalation of the Vision Zero initiative.
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.
Periods of rain will move through the New York area Thursday, but spring temperatures are on the way for the weekend.
Tens of thousands of customers lost power across the New York-New Jersey area as severe weather whipped through the region.
Michael B. Jordan's best actor win at Sunday night's Academy Awards resonated at his alma mater, Arts High School in Newark.
Jeanne Hengemuhle has made history as the first woman in charge of the New Jersey State Police.
A Palestinian woman who had been living and working in Paterson, New Jersey, has been released after a year in ICE custody in Texas, her legal team says.
Older adults in New Jersey recorded the highest number of suspected overdose deaths in 2025, according to the New Jersey Department of Health.
Tens of thousands of customers lost power across the New York-New Jersey area as severe weather whipped through the region.
Ten people and six vehicles were involved in the fatal accident on Long Island, according to New York State Police. Two people in their 80s were killed.
St. John's, Hofstra and LIU are playing in the 2026 NCAA men's basketball tournament as March Madness gets in full swing.
Prosecutors said Matthew Smith fended off efforts to hand over his car keys before the crash that killed Nassau County police officer Patricia Espinosa.
A Manorville breeder was charged with animal neglect after dogs and puppies were allegedly left alone in poor conditions as a blizzard struck New York.
A long-time New York City driver says he monitored his E-ZPass account and paid his tolls, but he was still hit with huge late fees.
Jeanne Hengemuhle has made history as the first woman in charge of the New Jersey State Police.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani is moving to lower the speed limit around hundreds of schools in New York City as part of a major escalation of the Vision Zero initiative.
A judge blocked a set of changes to the childhood vaccine schedule recommended by allies of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, dealing a setback to the Trump administration's efforts to overhaul federal vaccine policy.
With oil markets paralyzed by the U.S.-Iran war, the Trump administration says it could escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz — a massive undertaking that experts say could already be in the preparatory stages.
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.
A new study shows toxic forever chemicals known as PFAS may be entering the food chain on Long Island through contaminated soil, water and air.
Michael B. Jordan's best actor win at Sunday night's Academy Awards resonated at his alma mater, Arts High School in Newark.
"One Battle After Another" took home several big awards, including Best Picture, Best Director and the newly created Best Casting.
Hollywood's biggest stars were honored at the 98th annual Academy Awards on Sunday. Here is what to know and how to watch the 2026 Oscars.
Legendary New York City television news anchor Ernie Anastos has died. His wife says he died early Thursday morning of pneumonia.
Ballerina Misty Copeland responded to controversial comments made by actor Timothée Chalamet when he appeared to dismiss the significance of ballet and opera, saying, "No one cares."
Jack Hughes had three assists, and the Devils dented the Bruins' playoff chances by beating them 4-3 in overtime Monday night.
Deni Avdija and Toumani Camara each scored 18 points, and the Trail Blazers coasted to 114-95 victory over the Nets on Monday night.
Alex Laferriere had a goal and two assists to lead the Los Angeles Kings to a 4-1 win over the New York Rangers on Monday night.
The Jets will receive a 2027 sixth-round draft pick from the Chiefs and pick up $7 million of Fields' guaranteed $10 million salary.
The top 16 seeds in the 68-team women's NCAA field will host first- and second-round games, with the regional rounds being played at two neutral sites for the fourth straight year.
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.
Erik Lochtefeld is back to acting and marathon training after a glioblastoma diagnosis and complex surgery at NYU Langone.
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.
Police sources said the suspect approached the woman from behind and stabbed her in the arm and back.
President Trump said U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran have severely weakened the country. CBS News New York's Bradley Blackburn reports.
Bronx firefighters were called to an apartment building on Hughes Avenue between East 178 and 179 streets for a late-night fire.
The deadly fire at a three-story building on College Point Boulevard in Flushing remains under investigation. CBS News New York's Naomi Ruchim reports.
Strong winds overnight left behind some serious damage across the Tri-State Area.
