Adams picks Randy Mastro as first deputy mayor
NYC Mayor Eric Adams named attorney Randy Mastro his first deputy mayor, a controversial pick who served in the Giuliani administration.
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NYC Mayor Eric Adams named attorney Randy Mastro his first deputy mayor, a controversial pick who served in the Giuliani administration.
NYC Mayor Eric Adams says one of the new jails being built to replace Rikers will now be dedicated to inmates with mental health issues.
Mayor Eric Adams says that one of the four new community jails that were being built to replace Rikers will now be dedicated to inmates with mental health issues. CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer has the exclusive interview.
Adams and new First Deputy Mayor Randy Mastro wasted no time announcing a plan to close Rikers Island and create a community jail for inmates with mental health issues. CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
The Trump administration has opened a new front in its deportation efforts. Federal prosecutors have issued subpoenas to three New York City migrant shelters.
The reason one of the hotels was targeted is unclear. CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer spoke to Mayor Eric Adams about the subpoenas.
CBS News New York's Alice Gainer has more on what it all means.
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, New York City Mayor Eric Adams, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and former Gov. Andrew Cuomo were among the luminaries on hand Wednesday in Harlem to say goodbye to legendary civil rights leader Dr. Hazel Dukes. CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
Family, friends, advocates and elected officials packed into her Harlem church to say their final goodbyes and honor her legacy. CBS News New York's Jennifer Bisram was inside and has more on the heartwarming service.
With public safety becoming a key focal point of the New York City mayor's race, Eric Adams lashed out Monday at opponents.
It happened on the same day former Gov. Andrew Cuomo and City Comptroller Brad Lander exchanged barbs. CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
NY Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani (D) has entered the crowded New York City mayor's race. Watch his full appearance on "The Point with Marcia Kramer."
New York City Mayor Eric Adams' corruption case should be dropped with prejudice, an outside attorney appointed by the court told the judge in the case Friday.
Mayor Adams added four new deputies to his administration following high-profile resignations amid the DOJ's order to drop his criminal case.
Local News NYC Mayor Eric Adams' corruption case should be dismissed with prejudice, outside attorney tells judge newyork By Renee Anderson, Alice Gainer Updated on: March 7, 2025 / 5:16 PM EST / CBS New York New York City Mayor Eric Adams' corruption case should be dropped with prejudice to prevent the appearance that Adams remains under political pressure due to the specter of a possible future indictment, an outside attorney appointed by the court told the judge in the case Friday. CBS News New York's Alice Gainer and Marcia Kramer report.
Mayor Eric Adams replaced three of the four deputy mayors who resigned after the DOJ told prosecutors to drop his corruption case. CBS News New York's Doug Williams reports.
The judge has appointed an outside attorney to argue before the court over the Justice Department's request to drop the federal charges against Adams.
NYC Council Speaker Adrienne Adams is joining the race for mayor, taking on Eric Adams and Andrew Cuomo.
The race for New York City's next mayor is getting even more crowded. Thursday, City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams threw her hat in the ring. She's the latest in a field that includes the current mayor and former governor. As CBS News New York's Ali Bauman reports, the clock is ticking for candidates to stand out from the pack.
Adrienne Adams is now part of a crowded field that includes Mayor Eric Adams and former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo. CBS News New York's Alice Gainer has the story.
Saying "City Hall is in chaos," Adams has entered the crowded race to unseat Mayor Eric Adams. CBS News New York's Alice Gainer reports.
The New York City Council speaker is entering a crowded field of Democratic candidates, including Mayor Eric Adams and former Gov. Andrew Cuomo.
The criminal case against NYC Mayor Eric Adams took center stage during his testimony about sanctuary cities in Washington, D.C.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams – along with the mayors of Denver, Chicago and Boston – testified Wednesday before a House Committee on immigration. As CBS News New York's Dick Brennan reports, Adams was grilled about whether he made a deal with the Trump administration.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams testified Wednesday before a House Oversight Committee about immigration policies. He joined the Democratic mayors of Denver, Boston and Chicago, facing questions about their willingness to cooperate with federal authorities. CBS News New York's Alice Gainer reports.
Crews rushed to the scene on Jefferson Street, where witnesses said flames erupted from the roof and spread to neighboring buildings.
The New Jersey Transit Police Department is conducting its annual emergency response drill Saturday at MetLife Stadium in preparation for the FIFA World Cup.
Singer-songwriter Gavin DeGraw turned to social media for help reconnecting with a New York City bartender after a memorable performance this week.
The deal, approved by the FCC, would create a company that owns 265 television stations in 44 states and Washington, D.C.
Ryan McMahon broke out of his season-long slump with a tiebreaking, two-run homer in the eighth inning as the Yankees beat the Royals 4-2 on Friday night.
Singer-songwriter Gavin DeGraw turned to social media for help reconnecting with a New York City bartender after a memorable performance this week.
The murder case surrounding the 1979 disappearance of 6-year-old Etan Patz in NYC is on track for a third trial.
Air Canada said its flights from Toronto and Montreal to New York City's JFK will cease June 1 and resume Oct. 25.
A young Long Island man who overcame autism to graduate high school as valedictorian is now poised to graduate from Hofstra with top honors.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is brushing off a social media attack by President Trump about his taxing policies.
New York City's balmy weather proved to be record-breaking for the date of April 15.
Parts of the New York area could see record high temperatures during a summerlike stretch of weather this week.
A major warmup, featuring summer-like temperatures in the 80s, will take over the Eastern Seaboard beginning Monday.
New York City and the Tri-State Area are finally turning the corner to warmer weather this week.
When UConn plays Michigan for the NCAA Men's Basketball championship tonight in Indianapolis, there are a few places in New York City where fans can root on their schools.
Crews rushed to the scene on Jefferson Street, where witnesses said flames erupted from the roof and spread to neighboring buildings.
The New Jersey Transit Police Department is conducting its annual emergency response drill Saturday at MetLife Stadium in preparation for the FIFA World Cup.
NJ Transit and the NYNJ Host Committee announced their plan for transportation and parking ahead of the FIFA World Cup games at MetLife Stadium.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill is sounding off about the cost of getting to and from the FIFA World Cup games at MetLife Stadium this summer.
CBS News projects that Democrat Analilia Mejia will win the special election in New Jersey's 11th Congressional District, a seat formerly held by Gov. Mikie Sherrill.
A young Long Island man who overcame autism to graduate high school as valedictorian is now poised to graduate from Hofstra with top honors.
New York families rely on state records to make sure car purchases are legit, but what happens when those records are wrong?
A Marine Corps veteran is walking more than 100 miles from eastern Long Island to Staten Island to support a little girl battling cancer.
A Nassau County man faces multiple charges are he allegedly tried to lure an 11-year-old earlier this week.
Eisenhower Park in East Meadow, Long Island has reopened after a deadly gang-related shooting Wednesday night.
The deal, approved by the FCC, would create a company that owns 265 television stations in 44 states and Washington, D.C.
President Trump spoke with CBS News Friday in a new telephone interview.
The wife of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has apologized for what she says were "harmful" social media posts she made as a teenager.
The federal government is withholding $73 million in highway funds from New York, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said Thursday.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said he and President Trump are "honest, direct about the fact that we have many disagreements," but they agree on their love for New York City.
Advocates fear New York state could be taking a step back when it comes to biomarker testing access for those with Medicaid.
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.
Singer-songwriter Gavin DeGraw turned to social media for help reconnecting with a New York City bartender after a memorable performance this week.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and his wife Rama Duwaji will not attend this year's Met Gala, sources said.
The Rock And Roll Hall of Fame unveiled its list of inductees for 2026, and it includes the Wu-Tang Clan, the legendary, local hip-hop collective.
Jury selection for Harvey Weinstein's rape retrial in a Manhattan courtroom began Tuesday. He is being accused of raping actress Jessica Mann in 2013.
Afrika Bambaataa, a rapper and producer, was best known for breakthrough tracks like 1982's "Planet Rock" and for founding the Universal Zulu Nation art collective.
Ryan McMahon broke out of his season-long slump with a tiebreaking, two-run homer in the eighth inning as the Yankees beat the Royals 4-2 on Friday night.
Moisés Ballesteros, Nico Hoerner and Ian Happ homered, and the Chicago Cubs handed the Mets their ninth straight loss, pounding New York 12-4.
NJ Transit and the NYNJ Host Committee announced their plan for transportation and parking ahead of the FIFA World Cup games at MetLife Stadium.
Mike Trout homered for the fifth time during a four-game series on Thursday, crushing a long drive in the seventh inning for the Angels in an 11-4 victory over the Yankees.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill is sounding off about the cost of getting to and from the FIFA World Cup games at MetLife Stadium this summer.
Students at M.S. 407 transform a barren space into a habitat for bees and butterflies, part of a broader city push to expand pollinator-friendly green spaces.
Brooklyn officials announced a first-of-its-kind initiative to build sensory rooms in every District 75 elementary school.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's administration unveiled a dramatic traffic redesign at Brooklyn's Grand Army Plaza.
New York City business owners are pushing on the State Legislature to pass Gov. Kathy Hochul's reforms that would roll back some of the climate legislation passed by New York state in 2019.
Ismael Ox lost his right hand as a child in a grenade attack, survived homelessness in the U.S., and became a citizen, all while training to represent Team USA in para Taekwondo.
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.
The New York Knicks are taking on the Atlanta Hawks in the First Round of the NBA Playoffs, but fans don't need a ticket to the game to get in on the fun.
It's where storytelling and pop culture collide in New York City.
Senior U.S. officials could be heading back to Pakistan to continue negotiations in the war with Iran, according to people familiar with the deliberations.
Firefighters spent hours tacking the flames overnight on Jefferson Street. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
NJ Transit's annual emergency exercise comes in preparation for the FIFA World Cup, when massive crowds are expected to pack trains and buses. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.