Subway action plan takes effect after violent weekend
The mayor's new zero tolerance enforcement plan goes into effect on New York City subways, following a violent weekend on the rails. CBS2's John Dias has the latest.
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The mayor's new zero tolerance enforcement plan goes into effect on New York City subways, following a violent weekend on the rails. CBS2's John Dias has the latest.
Mayor Eric Adams and Gov. Kathy Hochul made their message clear Friday -- the subway is not a shelter. Their new plan is to clean up crime underground in part by pushing out people experiencing homelessness; CBS2's Ali Bauman reports.
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.
Luke Weaver escaped a bases-loaded, no-outs jam against his former team as the Mets beat the Yankees Saturday night to even the Subway Series.
Anunoby has the maximum amount of time to rest before Game 1 of the NBA Eastern Conference finals.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino joked that if someone does pay $2 million for a ticket to the World Cup final, "I will personally bring him a hot dog and a Coke."
Cole likely has one more minor league rehab start in his recovery from elbow surgery before he rejoins the New York Yankees starting rotation.
Holmes' right fibula was fractured by a 111.1 mph comebacker off the bat of the Yankees' Spencer Jones during the Mets' 5-2 loss on Friday.
On Day 1 of the LIRR strike, riders reported their regular trips to and from New York City turned into marathons.
The NYPD said Elvin Suarez struck four pedestrians after his 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 SUV veered over a concrete island near West 109th St. and Amsterdam Ave.
The work stoppage, the LIRR's first since 1994, went into effect after the MTA and five unions representing 3,500 workers failed to reach a deal on a new four-year contract.
A controversial plan would build one of nation's largest battery energy storage sites near homes on Staten Island. The state says the sites are critical to New York's push for cleaner energy, but how and where they're built remains a flashpoint.
Ahead of the 2026 RBC Brooklyn Half Marathon, some athletes are showing how simply reaching the starting line is a victory.
The weekend is set to be the warmest of the year so far with summer-like weather across the Tri-State Area.
Keep an umbrella nearby as there's a chance for showers across the New York and New Jersey area. But the weather will turn to sunshine and warm temperatures for the weekend.
The weather on Wednesday will be a mix of sunshine and clouds with the potential for a shower in New York City. In the evening, rain becomes more widespread.
An unsettled pattern continues through the entire Mother's Day weekend in the New York City area.
After summer-like warmth, rainy weather and cooler temperatures return to the New York City area mid-week.
With just weeks to go before the primary, voters in New Jersey's 7th Congressional District are wondering where their congressman is.
Macy's Fourth of July Fireworks will take place on both the lower East River near the Seaport and the lower Hudson River, in collaboration with Jersey City.
It was down to the wire for one lucky New Jersey lottery winner. A winning $5.9 million Pick-6 lottery ticket was just eight days away from expiring.
The weekend is set to be the warmest of the year so far with summer-like weather across the Tri-State Area.
For the first time ever, the World Cup final will host a Super Bowl-style halftime show, with megawatt headliners Madonna, Shakira and BTS.
On Day 1 of the LIRR strike, riders reported their regular trips to and from New York City turned into marathons.
The work stoppage, the LIRR's first since 1994, went into effect after the MTA and five unions representing 3,500 workers failed to reach a deal on a new four-year contract.
Glen Cove's hidden gem has been closed for nearly two decades, but it's finally reopening thanks to hard work from the community.
Riders have been rerouted to Grand Central Terminal, which is much more crowded than usual since the electrical fire at Penn Station.
A coalition of five unions representing LIRR workers say they are prepared to walk off the job just after midnight tonight if there's no deal.
The work stoppage, the LIRR's first since 1994, went into effect after the MTA and five unions representing 3,500 workers failed to reach a deal on a new four-year contract.
With just weeks to go before the primary, voters in New Jersey's 7th Congressional District are wondering where their congressman is.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul proposed millions to keep the program open, but the reforms would cut reimbursement rates for private duty nurses.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government plans to file a defamation lawsuit against The New York Times.
President Trump is in Beijing meeting with China's President Xi Jinping, with the two leaders aiming to stabilize their trading relationship after last year's trade war.
A New York doctor who contracted and survived Ebola more than a decade ago says he is worried for healthcare workers who are at the center of treating the latest outbreak.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul proposed millions to keep the program open, but the reforms would cut reimbursement rates for private duty nurses.
A New York native is among 16 American passengers who are quarantining in Nebraska after being on the cruise ship that is at the center of the deadly hantavirus outbreak.
American passengers on the MV Hondius cruise ship, which was hit with a deadly outbreak of the hantavirus, are back in the U.S. Three of the at least 10 people confirmed infected in the outbreak have died.
Three New Yorkers are among the 18 people being quarantined in Nebraska and Atlanta due to hantavirus concerns.
The well-known film critic and journalist Rex Reed has died at 87.
"The Pitt" star Isa Briones is bringing heightened pride and Filipino presence to both stage and screen.
Broadway's "The Book of Mormon" has canceled two weeks of performances following a fire at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre.
Uzo Aduba and Darren Criss announced the 2026 Tony nominees for select categories on "CBS Mornings" on Tuesday.
Rihanna, Sabrina Carpenter, Madonna, and Beyoncé all wore their best looks to celebrate the "Costume Art" theme at the 2026 Met Gala. Here are some of the best moments, photos, and more from the night.
Luke Weaver escaped a bases-loaded, no-outs jam against his former team as the Mets beat the Yankees Saturday night to even the Subway Series.
Anunoby has the maximum amount of time to rest before Game 1 of the NBA Eastern Conference finals.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino joked that if someone does pay $2 million for a ticket to the World Cup final, "I will personally bring him a hot dog and a Coke."
Cole likely has one more minor league rehab start in his recovery from elbow surgery before he rejoins the New York Yankees starting rotation.
Holmes' right fibula was fractured by a 111.1 mph comebacker off the bat of the Yankees' Spencer Jones during the Mets' 5-2 loss on Friday.
Ahead of the 2026 RBC Brooklyn Half Marathon, some athletes are showing how simply reaching the starting line is a victory.
The Second Avenue Subway project has entered phase two of extending the "Q" line, but Harlem businesses say they're struggling to co-exist with the construction.
City Council members say requirement for transparent roll-down gates is burdensome for small businesses ahead of the July 1 enforcement deadline.
For more than four decades, residents living beside Brooklyn's District 13 Sanitation Garage in Coney Island have been waiting for the facility to move away from their homes.
There's a swim club in Harlem teaching kids a lifesaving skill, and they're turning timid swimmers into competitors.
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.
Craig Allen has the Tri-State Area's updated Sunday night First Alert Forecast on CBS News New York.
Neighbors said the flames spread quickly from an abandoned home on South 19th St. CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo reports.
Day 1 of the LIRR strike brought trains to a halt, with no signs of a deal between the MTA and unions. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin and Andrew Ramos report.
The 13.1 mile race takes runners from Prospect Park to Coney Island.
Frazier spoke about lessons from his basketball career on and off the court in his address to graduates at Barclays Center.
