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 NTSB is expected to give an update Tuesday afternoon on the investigation into Sunday's runway crash at LaGuardia Airport.
LaGuardia Airport is still rebounding from mounting cancellations and delays after a deadly runway crash late Sunday.
Nearly 12% of all TSA officers who were scheduled to work on Sunday called out — the most since the start of the partial government shutdown.
A second person was arrested in connection with a 2021 acid attack on Long Island college student Nafiah Ikram.
President Trump's optimism about talks to end the Iran war has been tempered by denials from Tehran, and violence that continues to keep the Strait of Hormuz gridlocked.
The NTSB is expected to give an update Tuesday afternoon on the investigation into Sunday's runway crash at LaGuardia Airport.
LaGuardia Airport is still rebounding from mounting cancellations and delays after a deadly runway crash late Sunday.
A second person was arrested in connection with a 2021 acid attack on Long Island college student Nafiah Ikram.
From World War II to modern mixology, women in Brooklyn fought for their place behind the bar. This Women's History Month, their legacy continues to influence the city's nightlife.
High school students are helping residents in assisted living in Long Island, New York feel a bit more confident with makeovers.
It may not feel like spring right away, but Friday's weather does deliver a clear shift in the air in New York City.
The New York City area will be under a wind advisory Monday with periods of heavy rain and severe thunderstorms expected across the region.
The New York area is in for a mild weekend before the weather takes a turn to start the work week.
It will be rainy on Thursday morning, and the weather will change to snow as temperatures drop across the Tri-State Area.
Thunderstorms are expected in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut this weekend after severe weather hit the Midwest.
ICE agents began patrolling at JFK Airport in NYC and Newark Airport in New Jersey on Monday.
The air traffic control tower at Newark Liberty airport in New Jersey was evacuated early Monday, after a report of smoke inside the tower.
Leqaa Kordia, a Columbia University protester who was detained by ICE for more than a year, spoke out Sunday for the first time since her release last week.
Two of the most storied programs in men's college basketball, St. John's and Kansas, will battle it out later Sunday.
A New Jersey teen attending yeshiva school in Israel is back home after a journey that took him through three countries, at times on foot.
A second person was arrested in connection with a 2021 acid attack on Long Island college student Nafiah Ikram.
High school students are helping residents in assisted living in Long Island, New York feel a bit more confident with makeovers.
Two of the most storied programs in men's college basketball, St. John's and Kansas, will battle it out later Sunday.
A Long Island teenager accused of killing his ex-girlfriend in November allegedly plotted to burglarize the victim's home.
What started as a sinus infection left a Long Island teenager fighting for his life, requiring emergency brain surgery.
Leqaa Kordia, a Columbia University protester who was detained by ICE for more than a year, spoke out Sunday for the first time since her release last week.
New York City Comptroller Mark Levine was the first to sound the alarm about New York City's massive budget gap.
Most Republicans, especially MAGA, continue to support the US action and express a lot of confidence in Trump personally.
The Supreme Court will consider whether states can count mail ballots that are postmarked by Election Day but arrive after.
Robert Mueller served as FBI director from 2001 to 2013 and led the investigation into allegations of Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election.
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.
New Jersey Sen. Andy Kim is opening up about his father's Alzheimer's diagnosis in hopes of helping others struggling like him to care for their loved ones.
CBS News announced Friday that CBS News Radio will be shutting down this spring after nearly 100 years of broadcasting, citing "challenging economic realities."
Bodycam video footage of Justin Timberlake's June 2024 DWI arrest on Long Island was released to the media Friday.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
ABC has canceled its already filmed season of "The Bachelorette" starring Taylor Frankie Paul after video surfaced of a 2023 incident in which she was charged with assault.
Michael B. Jordan's best actor win at Sunday night's Academy Awards resonated at his alma mater, Arts High School in Newark.
Toumani Camara had career highs of nine 3-pointers and 35 points to help Portland beat the Brooklyn Nets 134-99 on Monday night.
The Rangers recorded just nine shots on goal, matching their lowest total in franchise history, in a 2-1 loss to the surging Senators on Monday,
Ilya Sorokin made 26 saves for his NHL-leading seventh shutout of the season, and the Islanders moved back into a playoff spot with a 1-0 victory over the Blue Jackets on Sunday night.
Karl-Anthony Towns had 26 points and 16 rebounds, Jalen Brunson scored 23 points and the Knicks beat the Wizards 145-113 on Sunday night for their sixth straight victory.
Malik Monk scored 10 of his 32 points in the final five minutes, Devin Carter made a pair of clutch free throws with 6.6 seconds remaining and the Sacramento Kings held off the Brooklyn Nets 126-122.
From World War II to modern mixology, women in Brooklyn fought for their place behind the bar. This Women's History Month, their legacy continues to influence the city's nightlife.
A new performing arts venue with a focus on immigrant stories is opening in Upper Manhattan this fall. CBS News New York's Noëlle Lilley got an exclusive tour of the construction that will give The People's Theatre its first home in more than 15 years.
Members of the Apollo Theater, where Kiki Shepard left her mark for 15 years, reflect on her legacy after the Harlem icon's death at age 74.
The Rev. Al Sharpton is calling on New York City to help protect the Merchant's House Museum in Manhattan after a recent discovery revealed connections to the Underground Railroad.
A Harlem school is teaching students how to love, honor and care for their natural hair.
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.
Temperatures are in the upper 40s with plenty of sunshine but a breeze is bringing chilly weather. CBS News New York Meteorologist Tony Sadiku has the afternoon forecast.
A second person was arrested in connection with a horrific acid attack that left a Long Island woman disfigured. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
Transportation officials will be giving an update on their investigation into the LaGuardia runway crash, as the runway where the incident happened is still closed. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner has the latest details, and Jenna DeAngelis reports on the impacts to travelers.
Former FAA controller Mike Gersh gives insight into what goes on in the air traffic control towers.
A second person was arrested in connection with an acid attack on a Long Island woman that happened in March 2021.
