Mayor faces pushback from advocates for homeless after unveiling aggressive subway safety plan
The announcement follows a rise in subway crimes, but the mayor immediately ran into opposition from advocates for the homeless.
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The announcement follows a rise in subway crimes, but the mayor immediately ran into opposition from advocates for the homeless.
Go, a financial manager and active volunteer, was shoved into an oncoming train at the Times Square station. Police said her attacker, a homeless man, has a history of mental illness.
Mayor Adams and Gov. Hochul held a joint news conference announcing plans to address mental health and homeless crises in the subway system.
Gov. Kathy Hochul and Mayor Eric Adams made a joint announcement Friday to address the mental health crisis on the subways. CBS2's John Dias reports.
The governor and mayor are expected to announce a pilot program to tackle homelessness and mental health in the subway system. CBS2's John Dias reports.
It was a pre-planned event but took place just hours after another hate crime in the city.
Mayor Adams, FDNY officials share update on death of 33-year-old Firefighter Jesse Gerhard in Queens.
Mayor Adams, FDNY officials share update on death of 33-year-old Firefighter Jesse Gerhard in Queens.
This comes as the NYPD Hate Crimes Task Force investigates multiple incidents across Brooklyn and Queens.
Tuesday, Mayor Eric Adams blasted the media over coverage of his attempt to get state lawmakers in Albany to change bail reform laws. The mayor also blamed a lack of diversity in newsrooms as a reason he's covered critically. Wednesday, Adams had an exchange with New York Post reporter Nolan Hicks about what he said.
Brooklyn Nets superstar Kyrie Irving's vaccination status became the topic of conversation at City Hall on Wednesday.
He got elected by promising to keep the city safe, and despite the pandemic of gun violence and an economy still hobbled by COVID-19, Adams says he's going to keep that promise.
Drill rap came under renewed scrutiny after 18-year-old artist Jayquan McKenley's murder earlier this month, leading the mayor to call for the music's removal from social media.
After just seven weeks in office, Mayor Eric Adams is giving New Yorkers a peek into how he plans to spend taxpayer dollars, saying he has to prioritize public safety for the city's economy to recover from COVID; CBS2 political reporter Marcia Kramer has the story.
The mayor said the suspect is the poster child for bail reform, given he had three open cases, including assault and possession of stolen property.
CBS2's Marcia Kramer was in the state capital as the mayor tried to use his experience as a state senator to win support for his initiatives.
Mayor Eric Adams says the spaces will provide a quiet place for the frontline workers to recharge, destress and heal.
A woman walking home early Sunday morning was killed in Chinatown. The NYPD has arrested the man it says stalked her and killed her inside her own building.
The NYPD Hate Crimes Task Force is investigating several antisemitic incidents over the weekend.
In order to encourage more people to get vaccinated, Adams has relaunched an initiative offering $100 to any New Yorker who gets vaccinated at a city-run site before the end of February.
It's part of a 2018 law that requires the city to adjust the minimum earnings for ride share drivers based on inflation.
It's one of three opened in the last six months, all in communities of color hit hard by the pandemic.
Outraged workers rallied Friday against New York City's deadline for municipal workers to be vaccinated or lose their jobs.
The mayor gave two mesmerizing speeches Thursday, including one lamenting the recent death of an 18-year-old drill rapper whose killing galvanized Adams to action.
Mayor Eric Adams recently ordered his administration to move forward with the de Blasio-era plan.
The Blue Jackets scored a pair of third-period goals in just over a minute and rallied to beat the Islanders 4-2 on Sunday for their second straight win.
The Raiders moved into position to snag the top pick in next year's draft after losing 34-10 to Jaxson Dart and the Giants on Sunday.
New York City's "Good Riddance Day" is a nearly 20-year-old tradition that finds creative ways to figuratively get rid of what's not missed from the past year.
Ahmed al Ahmed, the man hailed as a hero for disarming one of the gunmen behind a deadly antisemitic attack on Australia's Bondi Beach, says he just wanted to save innocent people.
Drake Maye threw five touchdown passes, and the Patriots finished the regular season undefeated on the road by dominating the Jets 42-10 on Sunday.
New York City's "Good Riddance Day" is a nearly 20-year-old tradition that finds creative ways to figuratively get rid of what's not missed from the past year.
A First Alert Weather Day has been issued through 2 a.m. Monday due to the lingering threat of freezing rain in the northwestern suburbs of NYC.
Thousands of new flu cases in New York led to a 38% jump from the previous week, according to state health officials.
New York City wound up with less snow than anticipated, but still the most in nearly four years.
If not for his brave actions, the baby girl might not be alive.
A First Alert Weather Day has been issued through 2 a.m. Monday due to the lingering threat of freezing rain in the northwestern suburbs of NYC.
New York City wound up with less snow than anticipated, but still the most in nearly four years.
A major winter storm pummeled the Tri-State Area with snow and ice after New York and New Jersey declared states of emergency.
Shovels and plows will be out later Friday as people in New York City and the surrounding area prepare for a blast of winter.
It's a First Alert Weather Day for Friday evening into Saturday morning due to accumulating snow that could be heavy at times.
One person was killed and another was critically injured after a helicopter collision
A First Alert Weather Day has been issued through 2 a.m. Monday due to the lingering threat of freezing rain in the northwestern suburbs of NYC.
New Jersey state health officials are warning of potential measles exposures at Newark Liberty International Airport before Christmas.
New York City wound up with less snow than anticipated, but still the most in nearly four years.
Roadways across New Jersey got pelted with heavy bands of snow, sleet and freezing rain, putting state officials on high alert.
A First Alert Weather Day has been issued through 2 a.m. Monday due to the lingering threat of freezing rain in the northwestern suburbs of NYC.
New York City wound up with less snow than anticipated, but still the most in nearly four years.
A major winter storm pummeled the Tri-State Area with snow and ice after New York and New Jersey declared states of emergency.
Suffolk County Police Commissioner Kevin Catalina blasted CVS for not releasing the surveillance video to police.
Shovels and plows will be out later Friday as people in New York City and the surrounding area prepare for a blast of winter.
President Trump met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Sunday after he said he had a "good and very productive" call with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
As prosecutors contend with a massive trove of Epstein files, President Trump suggested Friday the Justice Department is spending too much time on the issue — but said Democrats should be named.
Strikes against ISIS targets in Nigeria come after President Trump spent weeks accusing the West African country's government of failing to rein in the persecution of Christians.
Mamdani's team says the group of 48 includes "people from across fields and communities" and are "New Yorkers whose creativity, leadership and lived experience reflect the full life of the city."
The Justice Department said the process of releasing the Epstein files may take "a few more weeks" due to the volume of materials.
New Jersey state health officials are warning of potential measles exposures at Newark Liberty International Airport before Christmas.
Thousands of new flu cases in New York led to a 38% jump from the previous week, according to state health officials.
A spike in measles cases in Rockland County has New York health officials urging families to get vaccinated.
Researchers on Long Island say they've found physical evidence of PTSD in World Trade Center first responders.
In New York, cases of flu, RSV and COVID have spiked since Thanksgiving.
Smith previously played young Nala in "The Lion King" on Broadway.
The singer said an MRI showed a cancerous spot on one of his lungs after he recovered from a lengthy bout of bronchitis.
Comedian and actor Bowen Yang performed his final sketch on "SNL" Saturday night, after announcing his unexpected mid-season exit from the show.
A judge Friday voided the conviction of one of the two men found guilty of the 2002 killing of Run-D.M.C. star Jam Master Jay.
The special features interviews with Kathy Bates, Annette Bening, Albert Brooks, Michael Douglas, Kiefer Sutherland, Jerry O'Connell and Mandy Patinkin.
The Blue Jackets scored a pair of third-period goals in just over a minute and rallied to beat the Islanders 4-2 on Sunday for their second straight win.
The Raiders moved into position to snag the top pick in next year's draft after losing 34-10 to Jaxson Dart and the Giants on Sunday.
Drake Maye threw five touchdown passes, and the Patriots finished the regular season undefeated on the road by dominating the Jets 42-10 on Sunday.
Cam Thomas scored 30 points after missing 20 games with a left hamstring strain, and the Brooklyn Nets defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday night.
The Patriots and Jets play Sunday as New England eyes a potential AFC East title.
Drumming, dance and hands-on workshops marked the 18th year the Brooklyn Children's Museum is hosting what leaders call New York City's largest family Kwanzaa festival.
Federal funding cuts have left local organizations struggling to meet growing needs, prompting a borough-wide fundraising push to support food access, housing and other essential services.
What began as a middle school project has grown into hundreds of handwritten messages left across New York City, offering encouragement to strangers and revealing how a small gesture can resonate for weeks.
NYC says center-running bus lanes will speed up commutes and improve safety on one of Brooklyn's busiest corridors, but critics aren't so sure.
Nine Brooklyn Football Club partner bars are collecting shelf-stable food and winter coats to benefit 10 local schools.
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.
CBS News New York's Craig Allen says eventually warming temperatures will cause a changeover to plain rain for the NYC area.
CBS News New York's Kristie Keleshian spoke to some people about what from 2025 they're leaving behind.
Health officials said 71,123 cases were reported during that week, a 38% jump from the previous week and higher than the peak last year. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
It's the third time the leaders have met on U.S. soil since Mr. Trump's reelection. CBS News New York's Willie James Inman reports from West Palm Beach, Florida.
Fire officials said the blaze broke out early Sunday morning on 57th Road in Maspeth. The cause is under investigation. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
