Mayor: NYC mulling over 400 locations to house asylum seekers
A big concern is lost tourism dollars because about 50% of the city's hotel rooms are being used for asylum seekers.
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A big concern is lost tourism dollars because about 50% of the city's hotel rooms are being used for asylum seekers.
The chancellor wants to assure parents their kids will be safe, but that's not alleviating their anger.
Mayor Eric Adams says the plan it's meant to both help businesses and divert people from committing crimes.
The mayor blasted the photographers who chased the prince, his wife and her mother through NYC streets on Tuesday.
Mayor Eric Adam announced the program Wednesday, saying it aims to both help businesses and divert people from committing crimes.
Mayor Eric Adams makes announcement about addressing retail theft in New York City.
The chancellor went on to assure parents their kids will be safe, but that's not alleviating their anger. CBS2's Doug Williams reports.
As many as 15 more busloads of asylum seekers could arrive this weekend, and the mayor is looking to house them in 20 school gyms. CBS2's Doug Williams has the latest.
"Yonkers is an immigrant city and we will treat the refugees with dignity," Mayor Mike Spano said.
Mayor Eric Adams says as many as 20 more school gyms could house people arriving from the southern border. CBS2 political reporter Marcia Kramer shows us how school parents are fighting the decision.
The city says it is expecting as many as 15 more busloads over the weekend.
Mayor Eric Adams is renewing an executive order that rolls back some requirements of the city's right-to-shelter law. It also makes it easier to build new shelters. CBS2 political reporter Marcia Kramer has the story.
Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez and Mayor Eric Adams were among those to speak about the case at a Tuesday afternoon press conference.
Emotions are running high at P.S. 172 in Sunset Park, Brooklyn, where parents are protesting the city's plan to house asylum seekers there. CBS2's Elijah Westbrook has the latest this noon.
Parents and community leaders are rallying outside P.S. 172 to try and put a stop to the move. CBS2's Elijah Westbrook has the latest from Sunset Park, Brooklyn.
Sources told CBS2 asylum seekers could be heading to at least six more schools.
CBS2's Naveen Dhaliwal obtained video of preparations for arrivals at P.S. 172 in Brooklyn, one of several schools expected to house asylum seekers soon.
Asylum seekers are already at a school in Coney Island and they could be arriving at more soon, CBS2's Marcia Kramer reports.
Mayor Adams has been desperate to find more space, but many parents are not happy, CBS2's Dick Brennan reports.
The plan is drawing pushback from some parents and officials, as the city struggles to find shelter for all the new arrivals. CBS2's John Dias reports.
Those same sources say the city is preparing to also put asylum seekers in two other schools in the borough. CBS2's Naveen Dhaliwal has the latest.
The Roosevelt Hotel has been closed for nearly three years, and now Manhattan's first asylum seeker arrival center will be launched there, CBS2's Christina Fan reports.
New York City is trying to house hundreds of asylum seekers at Hudson Valley hotels, including one in Newburgh.
The mayor says the city has cared for more than 61,000 asylum seekers and is running out of options.
The mayor says the city has cared for more than 61,000 asylum seekers and is running out of options. CBS2's Zinnia Maldonado reports.
Thousands of 9/11 victims' families are asking Mayor Zohran Mamdani not to attend this year's solemn remembrance ceremony. In fact, an online petition has already collected more than 16,000 signatures.
The big rats can be seen scurrying across backyards day and night in Seaford, and their numbers are exploding.
A heartbroken family is sounding off after they say their matriarch's remains were cremated by a Queens funeral home against her wishes.
A memorial tribute was held in Central Park on Monday afternoon for Romanch Mahajan, the teenage tourist who died last month in a runaway horse carriage accident.
Certain core groceries will cost 30% less at New York City-run stores, Mayor Zohran Mamdani said Monday.
Thousands of 9/11 victims' families are asking Mayor Zohran Mamdani not to attend this year's solemn remembrance ceremony. In fact, an online petition has already collected more than 16,000 signatures.
The big rats can be seen scurrying across backyards day and night in Seaford, and their numbers are exploding.
A heartbroken family is sounding off after they say their matriarch's remains were cremated by a Queens funeral home against her wishes.
A memorial tribute was held in Central Park on Monday afternoon for Romanch Mahajan, the teenage tourist who died last month in a runaway horse carriage accident.
Certain core groceries will cost 30% less at New York City-run stores, Mayor Zohran Mamdani said Monday.
Weather conditions go downhill Tuesday and Wednesday with rain and potentially strong storms on deck for the New York area.
Severe weather impacted the entire region on Tuesday, with watches and warnings throughout the CBS News New York viewing area.
Stormy weather will return to the New York City area Tuesday after a brief reprieve.
Storms brought flooding rains, damaging winds, hail and lightning to New York and New Jersey on Saturday.
While the air quality is improving, haze still lingers as New Yorkers brace for upcoming rain and possibly severe storms Saturday.
Weather conditions go downhill Tuesday and Wednesday with rain and potentially strong storms on deck for the New York area.
A man died, and three other people were injured when a boat crashed into a channel marker in Barnegat Bay in Toms River Township, New Jersey State Police said.
A group of campers ate suspected mushroom-laced edibles at an East Orange YMCA in New Jersey, according to police.
The software company at the center of a New Jersey noncitizen voting controversy fired back Thursday, saying the state is responsible for the snafu.
Edison Township Council members approved emergency appropriations needed to get furloughed employees back on the job on Friday.
The big rats can be seen scurrying across backyards day and night in Seaford, and their numbers are exploding.
Some Long Island residents say giant rats are ruining their summer. Neighbors in Nassau County's Seaford said their beautiful backyards have been overrun. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
Weather conditions go downhill Tuesday and Wednesday with rain and potentially strong storms on deck for the New York area.
We're just a few days away from the CBIZ Workplace Challenge on Long Island. Mindy Davidson and Jim Aspromonti stopped by CBS News New York to talk about the event.
On Long Island, a dangerous intersection has one East Northport mother pushing for change. CBS News New York's John Dias has more on the safety concerns she’s bringing straight to local leaders and what they’re now doing about it.
Thousands of 9/11 victims' families are asking Mayor Zohran Mamdani not to attend this year's solemn remembrance ceremony. In fact, an online petition has already collected more than 16,000 signatures.
A memorial tribute was held in Central Park on Monday afternoon for Romanch Mahajan, the teenage tourist who died last month in a runaway horse carriage accident.
Certain core groceries will cost 30% less at New York City-run stores, Mayor Zohran Mamdani said Monday.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani responded Sunday to criticism that he's fueling antisemitism as Jewish New Yorkers rallied on Manhattan's Upper West Side against antisemitism and hate.
This week on The Point with Marcia Kramer, our host sits down with political strategists J.C. Polanco and O'Brien Murray to discuss the week that was in New York and national politics.
Thirty-four cooling towers at 33 buildings on the Upper East Side tested positive for live Legionella bacteria, the New York City Health Department announced Tuesday.
An attorney representing an Upper East Side woman whose husband just died from Legionnaires' disease is planning to take legal action.
Studies show older adults are among the safest drivers on the road, but crashes involving seniors are on the rise.
For the third day in a row, the NYC Health Department has announced a death in the Upper East Side Legionnaires' disease cluster.
A second death has been reported in connection to the Legionnaires' disease cluster on the Upper East Side, health officials said Saturday.
Carly Simon, the singer known for 1970s hits like "You're So Vain," announced she has Parkinson's disease and also was treated for basal cell carcinoma.
Paramount Skydance on Friday said it would delay the deal until as late as June 2027.
Madonna, Justin Bieber, BTS and Shakira each brought a bit of one of their hits to the World Cup's first halftime show in a whirlwind performance Sunday that also squeezed in Burna Boy, Ted Lasso and many Muppets.
Brenda Fricker won an Academy Award for 1989's "My Left Foot," played the Pigeon Lady in "Home Alone 2" and appeared in "A Time to Kill" and "So I Married an Axe Murderer."
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
Center fielders Carlos Beltrán and Andruw Jones and second baseman Jeff Kent were inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame on Sunday.
Tyrone Taylor put the Mets ahead with a three-run homer in the sixth inning, and New York beat the Dodgers 8-3 on Sunday to prevent a season sweep.
Cam Schlitter helped lead the New York Yankees to victory over the Philadelphia Phillies Friday night.
The Los Angeles Dodgers beat the New York Mets 4-2 on Friday night.
The Sixers' wild offseason continued Friday when they added four-time NBA champion LeBron James.
Parents in Harlem say their children's walk to summer camp is littered with trash, illegal dumping and a growing encampment.
A specialized program from God's Love We Deliver is serving nearly 400 veterans with medically tailored meals, while helping combat isolation and ease the challenges of life after military service.
The Newtown Creek Alliance community science project gives students hands-on experience monitoring the health of one of the most polluted waterways in the U.S.
The FIFA World Cup is delivering a business boost for many bars and restaurants across New York City, but not every industry is seeing the same payoff.
Two Upper West Side children went on a mission to visit 40 playgrounds in one day, hoping to set a record.
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.
Hundreds gathered to remember Army Sgt. Angel Rampersad, who died on July 17. CBS News New York's Dick Brennan reports.
The alleged attack happened just after 1 a.m. Sunday near Farmers Boulevard. Police sources told CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner the suspects fled east in a Honda Civic.
CBS News New York's Dick Brennan has the latest on the legendary 83-year-old singer and songwriter's condition.
CBS News New York's Nick Caloway has more on the young star athletes as they chase their championship dreams.
Most of the area could see strong downpours that could lead to flooding. CBS News New York's Scott Padgett has your latest forecast.
