13-year-old's shooting death sparks debate about NYC's gang database
Sanjay Samuel,13, was fatally shot in Queens as he walked to school. His family is demanding police find the killer.
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Sanjay Samuel,13, was fatally shot in Queens as he walked to school. His family is demanding police find the killer.
The killing of 13-year-old Sanjay Samuel, shot in the head outside a Dunkin' in Cambria Heights, Queens earlier this week, has ignited a debate in the New York City mayor's race about public safety and the future of the city's gang database. CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
A new poll from Suffolk University gives Democratic New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani a commanding lead.
Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo. Queens Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani and Republican Curtis Sliwa made stops around the five boroughs. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
The independent mayoral candidate had been criticized by Democratic candidate Zohran Mamdani for not campaigning at mosques.
Loud critics confronted the former governor as he tried making his case to Muslim voters. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
Hecklers shouted down Andrew Cuomo as he spoke at a Queens mosque Friday. Cuomo blamed Zohran Mamdani, who denied any involvement in the disruption. CBS News New York's Jennifer Bisram reports.
Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo is the latest mayoral candidate to announce his support for a horse-drawn carriage ban in New York City.
The NYPD deployed more than 2,000 offers to summer violence zones across the five boroughs, city officials said.
"As global leaders, civil society representatives, press and advocates come together to discuss these issues we have an obligation to ensure that they're able to do it in a safe manner," NYC Mayor Eric Adams said.
They were calling for additional funding and more charter schools. As CBS News New York's Natalie Duddridge reports, the march and rally that followed took place as the race for New York City mayor heats up.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams said Thursday he plans to look into whether he has the authority to change the Department of Education's policy, which allows students to use restrooms and locker rooms that align with their gender identity.
Police were notified at around 11:30 a.m. on Thursday about a social media post allegedly threatening a shooting at Benjamin N. Cardozo High School in Bayside, Queens. Watch the full briefing with Mayor Eric Adams and NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch.
The annual event typically means extensive traffic headaches throughout Manhattan, at a bare minimum. Watch their full briefing.
Michelle Thomas, trial attorney joins CBS New York to discuss the potential ban.
Mayor Eric Adams is cracking down on carriage horses in New York City. He signed an executive order Wednesday strengthening oversight on the industry ahead of what he hopes is an eventual ban. CBS News New York's Andrew Ramos reports.
Heastie said there are many reasons why, including their work together in the Assembly. CBS News New York's political reporter Marcia Kramer has more on the race.
The New York State Assembly speaker will appear with Mamdani on Wednesday morning in the Bronx. CBS News New York's Christina Fan has the latest on the race.
Incumbent Eric Adams insisted Tuesday he's not giving up on his quest to get reelected as mayor of New York City, despite his low standing in the polls.
The incumbent mayor insisted Tuesday he's not giving up on his quest to get reelected as, despite his low standing in the polls. CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
Dick Brennan has more on how affordability appears to be most important to voters.
Mr. Trump called Hochul's endorsement of Mamdani a "rather shocking development, and a very bad one for New York City."
President Trump has weighed in on New York Gov. Kathy Hochul's endorsement of Zohran Mamdani in the New York City mayor's election. CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
Mr. Trump called Hochul's endorsement of Mamdani a "rather shocking development, and a very bad one for New York City. How can such a thing happen? Washington will be watching this situation very closely. No reason to be sending good money after bad!" CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
The New York governor announced her endorsement of Mamdani in an op-ed published by The New York Times.
