NYC officials defend decision to keep public schools open
Mayor Eric Adams said Chancellor Banks made the right choice keeping kids in classrooms on Friday, despite the heavy rain and problems. CBS New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
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Mayor Eric Adams said Chancellor Banks made the right choice keeping kids in classrooms on Friday, despite the heavy rain and problems. CBS New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
The mayor said New Yorkers heeded the warnings and city agencies were well-prepared to respond.
The governor and mayor urged New Yorkers to stay home and avoid travel if possible.
Mayor Eric Adams provides an update on the response to flash flooding across New York City on Friday.
The discovery comes after another recent tragedy in which a toddler died and three others were sickened due to exposure to fentanyl at a Bronx day care. CBS New York's Ali Bauman reports.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams and NYPD Commissioner Edward Caban announced that ghost guns were found at Alay's Daycare on East 117th Street in Harlem.
The shelter at St. John Villa Academy, located in a mostly residential neighborhood, has been the site of constant protest.
The NYPD already uses drones and robot dogs, but now it's turning to robots to potentially patrol subway stations.
Adults whose 60-day notices start expiring Saturday must reapply and will only be eligible for 30-day extensions.
The NYPD already uses drones and robot dogs, but now New York City is turning to robots to potentially patrol subway stations. CBS New York's Alice Gainer reports.
With more than 60,000 asylum seekers in New York City's care, Mayor Eric Adams is enacting new rules for the length of time people can stay in city-funded facilities. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3ER1F50
The robot will be accompanied by police officers at all times during the 2-month trial, Mayor Eric Adams said.
Three smaller companies are still negotiating, but Chancellor Banks is confident a strike has been averted.
Nonprofit Project Rousseau is working nonstop to help the newcomers file work authorization papers.
Nonprofit Project Rousseau is working nonstop to help the newcomers file work authorization papers. CBS New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
Despite them getting temporary protective status and work permits, Hizzoner claims the numbers still don't add up.
Despite them getting temporary protective status and work permits, Hizzoner claims the numbers still don't add up to stop the crisis. CBS New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
Mayor Eric Adams says the Biden administration's new work authorization for Venezuelans is a good first step toward addressing the asylum seekers crisis, but it's not enough. CBS New York's Natalie Duddridge has more local reaction.
The union representing the drivers and five big bus companies appear to have a deal in place. Three smaller bus companies are still negotiating. CBS New York's Doug Williams has the latest.
Wednesday's demonstration was tame compared to a night earlier when 10 people were arrested.
Mayor Eric Adams spoke to CBS New York on Wednesday to respond to President Joe Biden's announcement that hundreds of thousands of Venezuelan asylum seekers will be given work permits and granted protection. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3Puq6dc
The meeting Tuesday came as Staten Islanders protested the arrival of migrants at a former senior facility.
Police say they found a kilo of fentanyl and machines used to package drugs in a day care's closet last week.
Banks and Mayor Adams outlined the future of city education during a "State of our Schools" address on Wednesday.
Banks and Mayor Adams spoke at the inaugural "State of our Schools" address on Wednesday morning in Brooklyn. CBS New York's Doug Williams reports.
The list is out of the most popular baby names in New York City.
A 10-year-old boy is recovering after being attacked for throwing a snowball in Brooklyn.
It's a First Alert Weather Day Tuesday as light snow settled in this morning across the Tri-State Area.
George Conway, a conservative lawyer turned vocal critic of President Trump, has filed paperwork for a bid to represent New York City in the House.
The Justice Department early Tuesday released more than 11,000 additional documents and photos from the Jeffrey Epstein files, the latest group of records made public under a new law.
The list is out of the most popular baby names in New York City.
A 10-year-old boy is recovering after being attacked for throwing a snowball in Brooklyn.
It's a First Alert Weather Day Tuesday as light snow settled in this morning across the Tri-State Area.
Last-minute Christmas tree shoppers can always expect a better deal as sellers look to unload them right before the holiday.
The family of a 29-year-old man fatally shot by police in Queens on Sunday is disputing the NYPD's account that he charged at officers with a box cutter.
It's a First Alert Weather Day Tuesday as light snow settled in this morning across the Tri-State Area.
We have issued a First Alert Weather Day Tuesday as travel could be impacted due to slick roads, especially north and west of the city.
Snow and rain will return to the New York City area before Christmas. Parts of the Tri-State Area have winter weather advisories.
Today is a First Alert Weather Day as heavy rain and 50-60 mph wind gusts cause coastal flooding, downed trees and power outages.
Thursday will bring even more relief, with highs near 50° and a taste of early spring in December. But don't get too comfortable—changes are brewing.
It's a First Alert Weather Day Tuesday as light snow settled in this morning across the Tri-State Area.
Totowa Police Chief Carmen Veneziano appeared in a Massachusetts court and denied allegations he assaulted his girlfriend at a hotel.
A Kearny man faces a host of charges after allegedly fatally shooting another man with a bow and arrow over the weekend.
We have issued a First Alert Weather Day Tuesday as travel could be impacted due to slick roads, especially north and west of the city.
Police say they were called to a home in Kearny, N.J., on Saturday night after receiving a report that a man fatally shot another man with a bow and arrow.
It's a First Alert Weather Day Tuesday as light snow settled in this morning across the Tri-State Area.
We have issued a First Alert Weather Day Tuesday as travel could be impacted due to slick roads, especially north and west of the city.
After deliberating for more than a week, the jury in Linda Sun's trial said they could not reach a unanimous verdict on any of the 19 counts.
Snow and rain will return to the New York City area before Christmas. Parts of the Tri-State Area have winter weather advisories.
Researchers on Long Island say they've found physical evidence of PTSD in World Trade Center first responders.
George Conway, a conservative lawyer turned vocal critic of President Trump, has filed paperwork for a bid to represent New York City in the House.
The Justice Department early Tuesday released more than 11,000 additional documents and photos from the Jeffrey Epstein files, the latest group of records made public under a new law.
Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal is pushing for more information on a White House ballroom project championed by President Trump, sending letters to the project's architect and some fundraising dinner attendees.
The NYC Department of Environmental Protection made its most expensive property acquisition ever to avoid spending billions to filter the city's water supply.
New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani will be sworn in by two prominent Democrats on New Year's Day.
A spike in measles cases in Rockland County has New York health officials urging families to get vaccinated.
Researchers on Long Island say they've found physical evidence of PTSD in World Trade Center first responders.
In New York, cases of flu, RSV and COVID have spiked since Thanksgiving.
There are at least 500 sudden and unexpected deaths in the city each year, and in roughly a fifth of those cases, a genetic cause can be detected.
UnitedHealthcare and NewYork-Presbyterian have roughly two weeks to reach an agreement or thousands of Medicare Advantage members could be forced to find care elsewhere.
The singer said an MRI showed a cancerous spot on one of his lungs after he recovered from a lengthy bout of bronchitis.
Comedian and actor Bowen Yang performed his final sketch on "SNL" Saturday night, after announcing his unexpected mid-season exit from the show.
A judge Friday voided the conviction of one of the two men found guilty of the 2002 killing of Run-D.M.C. star Jam Master Jay.
The special features interviews with Kathy Bates, Annette Bening, Albert Brooks, Michael Douglas, Kiefer Sutherland, Jerry O'Connell and Mandy Patinkin.
Jake and Romy Reiner released a statement on Wednesday, remembering their parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner, as their best friends.
The Mets jettisoned another core player Monday, trading second baseman Jeff McNeil to the Athletics for minor league right-hander Yordan Rodriguez.
Filip Forsberg and Steven Stamkos scored, Justus Annunen made 16 saves and the Predators beat the Rangers 2-1 on Sunday night.
Josh Norris and Zach Benson scored in the second period and the Sabres beat the Devils 3-1 on Sunday night for their sixth straight win.
Michael Porter Jr. scored 24 points, Noah Clowney added 19 and the Nets beat the Raptors 96-81 on Sunday night.
Jalen Brunson scored a season-high 47 points and the Knicks overcame Karl-Anthony Towns' quiet night to beat the Heat 132-125 on Sunday.
Nine Brooklyn Football Club partner bars are collecting shelf-stable food and winter coats to benefit 10 local schools.
The Davis Center in Harlem is now open for its first winter season after technical delays.
After losing his mother to a stroke in 2022, a Brownsville native is turning personal grief into a grassroots foundation, offering counseling and mentorship to children and young adults.
A Brooklyn startup and a national nonprofit are teaming up to turn everyday mail lockers into easy donation hubs, delivering thousands of toys to hospital rooms this holiday season.
The city is sharing new details about the historic $1 billion investment announced for the Coney Island Boardwalk, the largest in its century-long history
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.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Dogs got decked out for the annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade in New York City's East Village on Saturday.
Cosplayers flooded New York City's Javits Center in October 2024 for the annual New York Comic Con convention.
The list is out of the most popular baby names in New York City.
Investigators said a man slammed the boy's head into the rear windshield of a parked car after an argument.
The latest release from the Department of Justice appears to be its largest one to date, with more than 11,000 files, including hundreds of videos.
CBS News New York's Noelle Lilley spoke with travelers at Newark Liberty International Airport trying to get away for Christmas.
It's a First Alert Weather Day Tuesday due to light snow throughout the morning, which will gradually taper off this afternoon. CBS News New York's Tony Sadiku reports.
