NYC schools not yet ready to enact cellphone ban, mayor says
A cellphone ban will not be in place when New York City schools open this fall, Mayor Eric Adams said Tuesday.
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A cellphone ban will not be in place when New York City schools open this fall, Mayor Eric Adams said Tuesday.
The annual event is designed to welcome teachers who are new to teaching in New York City Public School, the largest school district in the nation. CBS News New York's Cindy Hsu reports.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams wants to connect residents with resources to make sure they aren't leaving money on the table.
Mayor Eric Adams is nowhere near his goal of building hundreds of miles of protected bike lanes in New York City, CBS News New York Investigates finds.
CBS News New York Investigates' Tim McNicholas asked Mayor Eric Adams if the city plans to build more before the end of the 2024.
The 2024 Democratic National Convention is over, but can the party craft a winning strategy? Plus, there are ongoing fears of an attack from Iran amid the war in the Middle East. Watch this full episode of "The Point with Marcia Kramer."
Mayor Eric Adams signed an executive order requiring NYC agencies to review their properties for use as potential sites for affordable housing.
CBS News New York's Kramer has covered the city's housing crisis extensively. She has details on the mayor's new plan.
Mayor Eric Adams was asked Tuesday if he's losing the war on rats.
Rodent complaints in New York City remain stubbornly high, despite several mitigation initiatives.
CBS News New York investigative reporter Tim McNicholas' journey to find answers why led him to the city's rat czar, herself.
Data analyzed by CBS News New York's Tim McNicholas begs the question: Is Mayor Adams losing the war against the rodents?
The parade will feature dozens of floats, but some say one of them is anti-Muslim. CBS News New York's Zinnia Maldonado reports.
Mayor Eric Adams is throwing his support behind Nassau County's new face mask ban and pushing for a similar law in NYC.
Just two days after a face mask ban went into effect in Nassau County, could New York City follow suit? CBS News New York's Dave Carlin reports Mayor Eric Adams says he supports the idea.
There have been significant developments in the corruption investigation into Mayor Eric Adams' 2021 campaign.
Mayor Eric Adams spoke out for the first time about the corruption investigation into his 2021 campaign after federal prosecutors subpoenaed him. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams, City Hall and his election committee were hit with the subpoena's last month, CBS New York has learned. Elijah Westbrook has the details.
There have been significant developments in the corruption investigation into the mayor's 2021 campaign. CBS News New York's Dick Brennan has the latest.
With crime on the rise in Central Park, Mayor Eric Adams and the NYPD are looking into drones and other technology.
Mayor Eric Adams released a new study Wednesday finding sidewalk sheds and scaffolding cost Manhattan businesses thousands each month. CBS New York's Zinnia Maldonado reports.
Just like the NYPD chief of patrol, Mayor Eric Adams says he wants changes to New York's sanctuary city laws.
The major and NYPD Chief of Patrol John Chell are among those trying to put pressure on the City Council to make some adjustments. CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
With crime on the rise in Central Park, Mayor Eric Adams says he is looking into drones as the possible answer. It comes as police investigate the latest assault that happened Wednesday morning at the park's tennis courts. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
Mayor Eric Adams says the NYPD is looking into drones and other technology as major crimes spike in Central Park. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook has the latest.
The strike stems from an inability to reach a deal on a new four-year contract. The MTA and unions agreed to the terms of the first three years, but disputes arose about the final year.
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.
Cam Schlittler overpowered the New York Mets in his Subway Series debut.
Ahead of the 2026 RBC Brooklyn Half Marathon, some athletes are showing how simply reaching the starting line is a victory.
The NYPD said the crash happened at 6 p.m. Friday on Amsterdam Ave. near 109th St. on Manhattan's Upper West Side.
The strike stems from an inability to reach a deal on a new four-year contract. The MTA and unions agreed to the terms of the first three years, but disputes arose about the final year.
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 NYPD said the crash happened at 6 p.m. Friday on Amsterdam Ave. near 109th St. on Manhattan's Upper West Side.
Glen Cove's hidden gem has been closed for nearly two decades, but it's finally reopening thanks to hard work from the community.
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.
The strike stems from an inability to reach a deal on a new four-year contract. The MTA and unions agreed to the terms of the first three years, but disputes arose about the final year.
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 MTA released a contingency plan with shuttles and drop-off destinations during the LIRR strike.
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.
Five months into Mayor Zohran Mamdani's term, a group of New York City's more moderate power brokers have announced plans to raise money, file lawsuits and work against the democratic socialist.
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.
An American on the repatriation flight began showing symptoms of hantavirus and another "tested mildly PCR positive for the Andes virus," the Department of Health and Human Services says.
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.
Cam Schlittler overpowered the New York Mets in his Subway Series debut.
Ahead of the 2026 RBC Brooklyn Half Marathon, some athletes are showing how simply reaching the starting line is a victory.
A.J. Ewing's first Major League home run sparked a comeback as the New York Mets completed a three-game sweep of the Detroit Tigers on Thursday.
Carson Benge delivered his first big league walk-off hit, a 10th-inning single, lifting the Mets past the Tigers 3-2 on Wednesday night.
Nicolás Fernández scored a goal in the eighth minute, Matt Freese had his fourth shutout this season, and New York City FC beat Charlotte FC 1-0 on Wednesday night.
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.
Lonnie Quinn has the Tri-State Area's updated nightly forecast on CBS News New York.
Controversy surrounded the plan to build one of the nation's largest battery energy storage sites near homes on Staten Island. CBS News New York's Mahsa Saeidi reports.
Investigators called 32-year-old Mohammad Baqer Saad Dawood Al-Saadi a worldwide terror leader. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
The possible Long Island Rail Road strike would halt service for hundreds of thousands of commuters. CBS News New York's Andrew Ramos reports.
Two people were killed and three were critically injured when police said a driver crashed onto the sidewalk. CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo reports.
