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The city has unveiled a new rat-mitigation program that asks New Yorkers to become ambassadors to the cause. CBS News New York's Kristie Keleshian reports.
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The city has unveiled a new rat-mitigation program that asks New Yorkers to become ambassadors to the cause. CBS News New York's Kristie Keleshian reports.
CBS News New York's Derick Waller has more on why he did it and what will happen next.
The law would have set a 4-hour time limit on isolating prisoners who pose safety concerns and limited the use of restraints.
New York City started scanning subway riders for weapons at select stations Friday as part of a controversial pilot program.
New York City will start scanning subway riders for weapons Friday, as part of a controversial pilot program at select stations. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook has the details.
New York City will start installing a controversial weapons detection system Friday at major subway stations. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook has the details.
Eligible New York City students will receive OMNY cards instead of MetroCards starting in the 2024-25 school year.
As the internet buzzes about Kamala Harris and her "brat summer," NYC Mayor Eric Adams has some advice for the likely Democratic nominee: Be herself.
As the internet buzzes about Kamala Harris and her "brat summer," NYC Mayor Eric Adams has some advice for the likely Democratic nominee: Be herself.
Mayor Adams, the DOT and the FDNY on Monday announced a series of e-bike initiatives designed for safety.
Mayor Adams, the DOT and the FDNY on Monday announced a series of moves designed for safety. CBS New York's Zinnia Maldonado reports.
No sitting U.S. president has ever dropped out this late in the election cycle. In a letter to the American people, he wrote, "I believe it is in the best interest of my party and the country for me to stand down." CBS New York's Dick Brennan, Marcia Kramer, Christine Sloan and Jenna DeAngelis have the story.
A legal battle is brewing between some New York City tenants and Mayor Eric Adams over rental assistance laws.
A legal battle is brewing between some New York City tenants and Mayor Eric Adams. The renters say the mayor has the power to keep them out of shelters by enacting new laws passed by the City Council, so why haven't those laws been implemented. CBS New York's Elle McLogan reports.
City officials said while the outage was not a cyberattack, it was an opportunity to put Cyber Command to the test. CBS New York's Jennifer Bisram reports.
Banks, airlines, television networks and health systems around the world that rely on Microsoft 365 apps reported widespread outages Friday. Thousands of flights and train services were cancelled globally, including more than 1,000 in the U.S., and there were disruptions to many other public and retail services. Mayor Eric Adams and other officials discussed the impact of the outage in New York City.
Mayor Eric Adams is moving ahead with the installation of a controversial weapons detection system in the subways. The first stations could get them in a matter of days.
Mayor Eric Adams is moving ahead with the installation of a controversial weapons detection system in the subways. The first stations could get them in a matter of days. CBS New York political reporter Marcia Kramer has the story.
New York City subway crimes continue to fall by double digits, and Gov. Kathy Hochul and Mayor Eric Adams are crediting their influx of the National Guard and police into the system.
The governor is also urging people to come together as Americans, regardless of political party. CBS New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
During a Monday morning press conference, Commissioner of New York City Emergency Management Zach Iscol and Mayor Eric Adams warned New Yorkers of of threat posed by the extreme heat. CBS New York's Vanessa Murdock reports.
New York City and interfaith leaders united Sunday to denounce the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump.
CBS New York's Naveen Dhaliwal went to City Hall on Sunday, were local leaders said the hateful rhetoric on both sides must stop.
CBS New York has team coverage. Meg Oliver has the latest on the shooter, Derick Waller and Kristie Keleshian are in Bedminster, New Jersey, and Naveen Dhaliwal spoke to New York City leaders.
Kavanagh told the mayor's office it was time for her to move on, but she will stay on until a new FDNY commissioner is ready to take the reins.
An animal shelter in Westchester County is welcoming 10 beagles after they were rescued from a medical research facility in Wisconsin.
Video shows a Bronx man being handcuffed in a brutal takedown as he tells ICE agents they got the wrong guy.
A system that thousands of schools and universities use was offline due to a cyberattack.
The Montclair School District Board of Education voted Wednesday to eliminate freshmen sports programs due to budget cuts.
The Brooklyn mother of a student with autism has been trying to find out why her son came home from school last month with two teeth missing.
Video shows a Bronx man being handcuffed in a brutal takedown as he tells ICE agents they got the wrong guy.
The Brooklyn mother of a student with autism has been trying to find out why her son came home from school last month with two teeth missing.
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.
The MTA and five of its unions are embroiled in a contract dispute that could trigger the LIRR's first work stoppage in more than 30 years.
Fire officials say the deadly Inwood fire earlier this week followed an all-too-similar pattern -- flames spreading through open doors.
After summer-like warmth, rainy weather and cooler temperatures return to the New York City area mid-week.
A cool weekend is ahead for the New York City area before warmer weather returns.
Some residual showers may linger into early Sunday morning, but the majority of the rainfall should be over by sunrise.
Amtrak announced Thursday it is suing Metro-North for allegedly blocking nonrevenue trains on a portion of the busy Northeast Corridor for over two months.
The Tri-State Area has the dirtiest air in the U.S. east of Texas, according to The American Lung Association's newly released "State of the Air" report.
The Montclair School District Board of Education voted Wednesday to eliminate freshmen sports programs due to budget cuts.
A New Jersey mother claims her son died at a day program for developmentally disabled adults because of negligence.
Round-trip rail tickets were going to cost World Cup fans $150. They will now be $105, NJ Transit CEO Kris Kolluri said Thursday.
Firefighters are still putting out hot spots on buildings destroyed by a massive warehouse fire in Belleville, New Jersey, that started Sunday.
Rutgers University has rescinded its invitation to a graduation speaker, saying his anti-Israel comments make some uncomfortable.
The MTA and five of its unions are embroiled in a contract dispute that could trigger the LIRR's first work stoppage in more than 30 years.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a $268 billion budget that includes a pied-à-terre tax targeting wealthy New York City second home owners.
Brookhaven town residents are anxious and worried about the underwater toxic plume created by the landfill.
It's a mixed bag for Gov. Kathy Hochul in the latest poll.
Police identified the suspect in the deadly stabbing of two women on Long Island, saying he lived with one of them and worked with the other.
New York City's Rent Guidelines Board held a preliminary vote Thursday proposing a potential increase for 1 million rent-stabilized apartments across the five boroughs.
Former New York City Mayor Eric Adams is weighing in on the ongoing war of words between Mayor Zohran Mamdani and billionaire Ken Griffin.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a $268 billion budget that includes a pied-à-terre tax targeting wealthy New York City second home owners.
Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani has now left the intensive care unit, his spokesperson said, after being hospitalized with pneumonia.
A former cellmate has previously claimed that the note was written by Epstein after a failed suicide attempt less than a month before his death.
Three passengers have been evacuated from a cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak, as related cases are confirmed in Switzerland and South Africa.
The FDA announced its first authorization of fruit-flavored electronic cigarettes intended for adult smokers, a major policy shift after months of appeals to President Trump from the vaping industry.
There's been a confirmed measles case in Manhattan, health officials said Tuesday.
Keyport residents say they're on edge because of dozens of cancer cases over the years in a neighborhood near the former Aeromarine landfill.
The B.R.O. Experience Foundation uses cognitive behavioral therapy, mentorship and creative expression to support men of color navigating identity.
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.
Firefighters responded to Broadway's Eugene O'Neill Theater Monday morning after a blaze broke out.
The 2026 Met Gala's dress code is "Fashion is Art," which goes hand-in-hand with the theme of "Costume Art."
Jake McCarthy hit a grand slam and matched a career-high with five RBIs as the Rockies snapped a six-game losing streak with a 6-2 over the Mets on Thursday.
Trent Grisham hit a go-ahead, three-run double in a six-run sixth inning, and the Yankees beat the Rangers 9-2 Thursday for their 16th win in 19 games.
OG Anunoby is dealing with a hamstring issue, but the Knicks forward appears to have avoided a serious injury after leaving late in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.
Joel Embiid has urged 76ers fans not to sell their playoff tickets to Knicks supporters.
The surging New York Mets beat the Colorado Rockies 10-5 on Wednesday night after the start time was pushed back six hours due to a snowstorm.
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.
The Davis Center at the Harlem Meer is celebrating one year of providing year-round recreation space to New Yorkers while still spreading the word to residents.
Residents displaced by a deadly apartment building fire in Inwood say it was only a matter of time before their building went up in flames.
In New York City, where land is at a premium, a stockpile of pristine soil unearthed at construction sites helps lower emissions and support urban farmers.
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.
A potential strike could affect more than 300,000 Long Island Rail Road riders if the MTA and LIRR unions don't reach an agreement. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
A dozen countries and five U.S. states are monitoring people who got off the cruise ship that's been at the center of the deadly hantavirus outbreak.
Sandy Hook Light House in Middletown, New Jersey, is the oldest operating lighthouse in the country. It was designated a national historic landmark in 1964.
The NYPD arrested a man after saying he picked up a person and threw him onto the subway tracks at the East 149th Street station in the Bronx.
A system that thousands of schools and universities use was offline Thursday due to a cyberattack, creating chaos as students tried to study for finals.
