Critics say asylum seeker chaos outside Roosevelt Hotel is by design
They say it's part of New York City's plan to win more support from Albany and Washington.
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They say it's part of New York City's plan to win more support from Albany and Washington.
Some asylum seekers looking for shelter in New York City spent another night sleeping on buses and on the sidewalk in front of the Roosevelt Hotel, which is at capacity. CBS New York's Zinnia Maldonado is live outside with the latest.
Those looking for help are being held up by New York City's new policy. Critics say it's designed to put pressure on Albany and Washington for help. CBS New York's Tony Aiello reports.
More security and an increased NYPD presence brought a semblance of order to the scene on Sunday, but critics say Saturday's chaos was by design. CBS New York's Tony Aiello explains.
Overnight, buses pulled up to the hotel and some asylum seekers were able to spend the night on board, CBS New York's Christina Fan reports.
Adams said the media pressures Black men to keep their opinions and passions to themselves so they won't be thought of as an "angry Black man."
Mayor Eric Adams offered a stinging rebuke of the media Friday, saying that Black people in many professions are covered differently and that the reporting is sometimes "intentionally destructive." CBS New York political reporter Marcia Kramer says the mayor's comments came during an Urban League Conference in Houston with other Black mayors.
The city is expecting its heat index levels to reach 105 degrees Thursday and up to 108 degrees Friday.
The city is expecting its heat index levels to reach 105 degrees Thursday and up to 108 degrees Friday. CBS New York's Doug Williams has some tips for how to beat the heat.
Mayor Eric Adams updates New Yorkers on the Excessive Heat Warning impacting our area for the next few days.
Councilwoman Gale Brewer tells CBS New York that people in the area around Creedmoor Psychiatric Center are worried.
A crane went up in flames Wednesday morning high above Manhattan, then partially collapsed onto the street below. Mayor Eric Adams is on the scene to provide an update, along with the FDNY and Department of Buildings. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3pXU9kN
The city says reducing the time trash sits on curbs and trash containers have helped reduce the number of rats.
Mayor Eric Adams says the scaffolding is an eyesore and can be unsafe for pedestrians. CBS New York's Christian Fan has the details.
The death of a 44-year-old man marks the seventh detainee death at the troubled jail complex this year. CBS New York's Jessica Moore reports. Read more: https://cbsn.ws/3OtEZ0j
It marks the sixth death at the trouble jail complex this year. CBS New York's Jessica Moore reports.
With a mayor who says he gets no respect, political experts JC Polanco and O'Brien Murray join CBS New York's Political Reporter Marcia Kramer on "The Point" to sort it all out.
New York voters have strong opinions about the 18 months Eric Leroy Adams has served as the 110th mayor of the City of New York. They weigh in on "Your Point."
With a mayor who says he gets no respect, political experts JC Polanco and O'Brien Murray join CBS New York's Political Reporter Marcia Kramer on "The Point" to sort it all out.
All permitted drones will need to obtain safety authorization from the Federal Aviation Administration.
They'll feature renowned DJs, street art installations and much more.
The improvements include plans to redesign intersections, widen sidewalks and add protected bike lanes.
Mayor Eric Adams announced Thursday a series of block parties this summer to celebrate 50 years of hip-hop.
Commissioner Louis Molina says the push to end city control of the troubled jail doesn't stop his mission.
Mayor Eric Adams insists the city has reached its limit, with about 55,000 asylum seekers being housed in humanitarian relief centers here.
NYC says center-running bus lanes will speed up commutes and improve safety on one of Brooklyn's busiest corridors, but critics aren't so sure.
Leaders in Paterson, N.J., are pushing back against Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard's remarks suggesting the city is working to impose Islamic law.
CBS News New York went inside ICE operations on Long Island for a rare view of how, where and why arrests are made.
Saint Cecilia Roman Catholic Church in South Brunswick, New Jersey, was ransacked in a desperate act for quick cash, police say.
Multiple people are believed to be trapped inside a nursing home in Bristol, Pennsylvania, following an explosion, emergency officials said.
NYC says center-running bus lanes will speed up commutes and improve safety on one of Brooklyn's busiest corridors, but critics aren't so sure.
CBS News New York went inside ICE operations on Long Island for a rare view of how, where and why arrests are made.
Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani named Lillian Bonsignore as the next FDNY commissioner at a Tuesday afternoon news conference.
Large crowds packed the sidewalks to catch a glimpse of the famous over-the-top Christmas displays in Brooklyn's Dyker Heights.
Wild surveillance video shows the garbage truck striking multiple cars in East Harlem, setting off a chain reaction leading to a woman's death.
It's a First Alert Weather Day as a mixture of snow and rain move through the Tri-State Area Tuesday morning.
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.
Leaders in Paterson, N.J., are pushing back against Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard's remarks suggesting the city is working to impose Islamic law.
Saint Cecilia Roman Catholic Church in South Brunswick, New Jersey, was ransacked in a desperate act for quick cash, police say.
It's a First Alert Weather Day as a mixture of snow and rain move through the Tri-State Area Tuesday morning.
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.
CBS News New York went inside ICE operations on Long Island for a rare view of how, where and why arrests are made.
It's a First Alert Weather Day as a mixture of snow and rain move through the Tri-State Area Tuesday morning.
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.
Leaders in Paterson, N.J., are pushing back against Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard's remarks suggesting the city is working to impose Islamic law.
Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani named Lillian Bonsignore as the next FDNY commissioner at a Tuesday afternoon news conference.
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. Follow live updates here.
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.
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.
NYC says center-running bus lanes will speed up commutes and improve safety on one of Brooklyn's busiest corridors, but critics aren't so sure.
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 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.
A tenant in a third-floor apartment died, while seven residents and eight police officers were hurt in the early-morning fire, authorities said.
Friends for Life Homecare volunteers surprised dozens of seniors with feel-good gifts to make sure they don't feel alone during the holidays. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
The city says center-running bus lanes in Brooklyn will speed up commutes and improve safety, but critics aren't so sure. CBS News New York's Hannah Kliger reports.
During a speech at Turning Point USA's AmericaFest event in Phoenix on Saturday, Gabbard claimed the city is working to impose Islamic law. CBS News New York's Nick Caloway reports.
CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff got a rare view of a targeted ICE operation on Long Island to see how, where and why arrests are made.
