Mayor Eric Adams Cites Killing Of Woman In Chinatown In Plea To Albany Lawmakers To Tweak Bail Reform Laws
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.
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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.
Mayor Eric Adams spent over three hours on the Albany hot seat on Wednesday making an urgent request for more hospital beds to treat the mentally ill and improve public safety.
An 82-year-old tenant of the NYCHA building on Beach Channel Drive said he's had to boil water just to take a bath or wash dishes every day for months.
The city's top civil rights activists are challenging Mayor Eric Adams' commitment to social justice reform.
The services are designed to help patients living with chronic diseases make healthy changes, which include access to plant-based diet resources.
Back in 2017, former the city laid out a plan to close Rikers Island by 2027, and open a jail in every borough except Staten Island.
A furor erupted over the sudden posting on social media of a racially charged comment Adams made during a December 2019 appearance at the Harlem Business Alliance.
"Let's look at how we're spending the money." Mayor Adams said he and President Biden agreed on strategies to fight crime after yesterday's meeting.
President Joe Biden met with elected officials in the city on Thursday and announced federal help to stop the flow of guns into the state.
The School Safety Division is down 2,000 agents due to budget cuts and the vaccine mandate.
Standing in a Queens public school Thursday, Biden met with crisis management teams who detailed their wholistic approach to preventing violence.
Thursday, Adams said the two sat down to discuss possible solutions to the economic problems and the violence plaguing New York.
The DOE said Vegan Fridays will build on the success of Meatless Mondays with a nutritious menu sampled and approved by students.
At least two suspicious fires were reported inside train cars in less than a week. Now, police are searching for the suspects involved.
An Adams spokesman said his boss regularly meets with former government officials "to talk about governance."
Knowing that people are scared and fed up and seeking an end to bloody headlines, the mayor intends to ask the president to step up and help the city.
Kimberly McCreight, author of the 2024 Club Calvi Readers' Choice "Like Mother, Like Daughter," talks about her new book "Someone Else's Husband."
CBS News New York Investigates is looking into Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits, and the new work requirements in order to keep them.
Caleb Durbin broke a tie with a two-run homer in the fifth inning and the Boston Red Sox beat the New York Yankees 6-3 on Thursday night.
Pete Crow-Armstrong laced an RBI double in the 10th inning, powering the Cubs to a 4-3 victory Thursday night over the sinking Mets and a sweep of the four-game series.
Fans gathered at the Brooklyn Public Library on Thursday for limited-edition card marking 30 years of "Reasonable Doubt."
CBS News New York Investigates is looking into Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits, and the new work requirements in order to keep them.
Fans gathered at the Brooklyn Public Library on Thursday for limited-edition card marking 30 years of "Reasonable Doubt."
Victims of e-bike crashes are suing New York City over Mayor Zohran Mamdani's directive ending criminal enforcement of violations.
Elected officials are lauding the work of law enforcement in what is considered the largest gang takedown in Brooklyn history.
The World Cup has taken over New York City, but it's not just about the soccer out on the pitch. For many fans, it's about wearing the jersey and feeling honored to represent their country on the biggest stage.
Monday's severe weather has come and gone, but that doesn't mean the system is leaving the area.
After a tranquil, warm weekend, more turbulent weather lies ahead in the New York City area.
Weather is tranquil and pleasant in the New York City area for Father's Day weekend as summer officially begins.
Dangerous heat is building across the Tri-State Area with the threat of severe storms, making Thursday and Friday First Alert Weather Days.
Thursday and Friday will be First Alert Weather Days in the New York City area, with high temperatures and the chance for strong storms.
Three semi-trucks erupted in flames after a crash that killed one on the NJ Turnpike during the Thursday morning commute.
Traffic will be impacted in Midtown Manhattan as the city initiates shuttle bus corridors and street closures to accommodate World Cup ticketholders.
Jersey City Mayor James Solomon says his city's $255 million budget shortfall was caused by the shortfalls of the previous administration.
The owner of a New Jersey diner says World Cup matches at MetLife Stadium have been bad for business.
Monday's severe weather has come and gone, but that doesn't mean the system is leaving the area.
A defense attorney made stunning new claims in court Wednesday about what may have sparked the fatal stabbing of a Massapequa man.
A defense attorney made stunning new claims in court Wednesday about what may have sparked the fatal stabbing of a Massapequa man. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
All three candidates backed by NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani were projected to win their Democratic primaries Tuesday night.
A woman, her mother and her daughter from Bayport were all indicted in connection with Jor'Dynn Duncan's death on Long Island.
There is a new kind of on-demand video messaging called "kosher cameos" that just launched on Long Island and it doesn't cost a thing.
CBS News New York Investigates is looking into Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits, and the new work requirements in order to keep them.
Victims of e-bike crashes are suing New York City over Mayor Zohran Mamdani's directive ending criminal enforcement of violations.
The Supreme Court on Thursday said the Trump administration can move forward with its efforts to strip more than 356,000 Syrian and Haitian immigrants of temporary protections.
New York City's Rent Guidelines Board voted Thursday night for a rent freeze, a decision that will impact millions of residents.
Jersey City Mayor James Solomon says his city's $255 million budget shortfall was caused by the shortfalls of the previous administration.
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Justice Department from executing subpoenas in a criminal probe that sought transgender care records for patients treated at New York hospitals.
An off-duty EMT jumped into action at the Knicks parade Thursday when a man appeared to be suffering from an overdose.
New York broadcast giant Bill Ritter announced Friday he is stepping down from the WABC anchor desk after being diagnosed with early stage Alzheimer's.
For half a century, The Valerie Fund has been dedicated to providing care to children with cancer and blood disorders.
A New Jersey nonprofit called The Valerie Fund is celebrating 50 years of providing comprehensive care to children with cancer and blood disorders.
Fans gathered at the Brooklyn Public Library on Thursday for limited-edition card marking 30 years of "Reasonable Doubt."
There appear to be new clues about the location of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
When a large tent appeared next door to Taylor Swift's Watch Hill estate this week, it didn't take long for speculation about the superstar's impending nuptials to ripple through the affluent New England seaside village.
Claude Guillemot and a flight instructor were flying in a twin-motor Cessna 421 on Friday evening. An investigation into the crash is underway.
Caleb Durbin broke a tie with a two-run homer in the fifth inning and the Boston Red Sox beat the New York Yankees 6-3 on Thursday night.
Pete Crow-Armstrong laced an RBI double in the 10th inning, powering the Cubs to a 4-3 victory Thursday night over the sinking Mets and a sweep of the four-game series.
The Chicago Cubs swept the reeling New York Mets with a 10-5 victory Wednesday night.
Paul Goldschmidt had two home runs and Jasson Domínguez hit a go-ahead, two-run shot in the sixth inning off Tarik Skubal, lifting the New York Yankees to a 4-2 series-winning victory over Detroit.
Pete Crow-Armstrong hit a three-run homer, Dansby Swanson also went deep and drove in four and the Cubs beat the Mets 9-6 on Tuesday night.
Fans gathered at the Brooklyn Public Library on Thursday for limited-edition card marking 30 years of "Reasonable Doubt."
After learning to swim in her 40s, one school leader is helping students gain life-saving skills.
Entrepreneurs in Brooklyn are reimagining laundry day as a social experience, turning neighborhood laundromats into gathering spaces.
Experts say the team's title run created a feeling of collective joy and connection, while some local businesses are also seeing a boost from the celebration.
Knicks fans who couldn't make it to Thursday's parade still found a way to celebrate across New York in true blue-and-orange fashion.
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.
Howie, an 11-week-old puppy, will learn basic training and socialization from the Mets' staff, players and fans before being placed with a veteran or first responder.
At least 235 people were killed and some 4,300 injured by a pair of powerful earthquakes that rocked Venezuela Wednesday evening, officials said Thursday. CBS News' Jarred Hill reports.
CBS News New York's Luis Miguel Echegaray went to the historic Fraunces Tavern in Lower Manhattan to revel in the American pride during the World Cup.
A van and car collided, resulting in 11 people being taken to the hospital with minor injuries, according to fire officials.
Kensly Alston pleaded guilty to killing a 52-year-old woman in a Kips Bay apartment in 2024.
