Questions raised about Mayor Adams' mental health initiative
The move is drawing strong reactions and many questions from advocates for the homeless. CBS2's Zinnia Maldonado reports.
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The move is drawing strong reactions and many questions from advocates for the homeless. CBS2's Zinnia Maldonado reports.
Many are calling the mayor's plan draconian, adding it doesn't get to the root of the problem.
In a dramatic move, Mayor Eric Adams has directed police, EMS and crisis teams to hospitalize more people with mental illness who are sleeping on the streets and subways, whether they like it or not. CBS2's Ali Bauman has reaction.
Mayor Eric Adams is launching a controversial plan to remove people with severe mental health challenges from streets and subways. CBS2 political reporter Marcia Kramer has more on what led up to this decision.
The mayor's directive marks Tuesday were the latest attempt to ease a crisis decades in the making.
Mayor Eric Adams' plan to involuntarily hospitalize people with mental illness who are experiencing homelessness is getting strong reaction from homeless advocates. CBS2's Ali Bauman reports.
In a dramatic attempt to deal with a public health crisis that has eluded mayors for decades, Mayor Eric Adams announced his plan to take people with mental illness off city streets. He's directed police and emergency medical workers to involuntarily hospitalize more of them, he says to get them the help they need. CBS2 political reporter Marcia Kramer has more on how it will work.
Adams unveiled a new plan to help address the crisis of mental health afflicting so many in New York City.
However, the mayor and MTA are not declaring victory because crime underground is up 33.5 percent year to date.
The mayor said they risked their own lives when they raced to save a man with seconds to spare.
The legislation calls for a new plan to recruit and retain firefighters from under-represented populations.
However, the mayor and the MTA are not declaring victory just yet because crime underground is up more than 30 percent year to date. CBS2's Marcia Kramer has a look at the numbers.
Mayor Adams said they risked their lives and acted quickly and bravely when they raced to save a man with only seconds to spare, CBS2's Natalie Duddridge reports.
It's a problem that Mayor Adams and a parade of mayors before him have been unable to solve.
The former NYC Council speaker is a leading expert on homelessness. She discusses one of the most difficult problems for Mayor Adams and a parade of mayors before him with CBS2's Marcia Kramer.
Adams said he wanted to thank the officers who show up to work every day at that facility. He also said he wanted to meet with inmates to let them know prison will not define them. CBS2's Ali Bauman reports.
The legislation will establish a housing stability program for survivors and create an online services portal.
Mayor Eric Adams says an "economic tsunami" is coming for New York City, so get ready. For starters, he's ordered a partial hiring freeze with a multi-billion dollar deficit expected next year. CBS2's Alice Gainer has more on what he's planning.
Mayor Eric Adams is honoring first responders who rescued people from a Midtown high-rise back on Nov. 5.
Mayor Eric Adams signed two new bills Tuesday providing support and resources to survivors of domestic and gender-based violence in New York City.
Mayor Eric Adams signs a series of bills aimed at securing housing and other support for domestic violence survivors.
Mayor Adams praised the arresting officers, but said he's worried about a copycat attack and ordered the NYPD to step up patrols at houses of worship.
MTA officers caught the suspects at Penn Station just hours after receiving an alert, CBS2's Marcia Kramer reports.
Two men accused of plotting a synagogue attack were spotted by MTA officers at Penn Station. CBS2's Zinnia Maldonado has more on the investigation.
Molina has gotten a reprieve after a federal judge gave him more time to fix problems at Rikers Island. But will he be able to?
Nicolas Fernández scored twice in the first half and Talles Magno scored late in the second to propel New York City FC to a 3-1 victory over the Colorado Rapids at Yankee Stadium on Saturday night.
The New Jersey Devils edged the Los Angeles Kings 6-4 on Saturday night.
The New York Islanders raced to an early lead and held on to beat the Calgary Flames 3-2 on Saturday.
Igor Shesterkin made 46 saves and Vladislav Gavrikov had a goal and two assists as the New York Rangers extended their winning streak to four games with a 4-2 win over the Minnesota Wild.
Six U.S. service members who were killed in a military refueling aircraft crash over Iraq last week have been identified as members of the Ohio Air National Guard and Florida-based crew members.
A taxi driver struck two pedestrians before crashing into a building on the Lower East Side on Saturday.
Bronx Week is back on. Last week, Borough President Vanessa Gibson said the multi-day event had been put on pause this year to the budget deficit.
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.
Thousands of runners are getting ready to run the New York City half-marathon today. Here's the weather forecast, route map, street closures and everything to know about the event.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani signed an executive order Friday establishing the first-ever Mayor's Office of LGBTQIA+ Affairs.
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.
Periods of rain will move through the New York area Thursday, but spring temperatures are on the way for the weekend.
Snow and rain will make for messy morning and evening commutes for New Yorkers on Tuesday. It's a First Alert Weather Day.
Four people, including two teens and two construction workers, were hurt in a house explosion in Newark, New Jersey, on Saturday.
Heights University Hospital, formerly known as Christ Hospital, shuttered its emergency room Saturday night.
The New York area is in for a mild weekend before the weather takes a turn to start the work week.
At least 10 dead geese were recently found at Verona Park in Essex County, New Jersey.
Overhead wire problems at the Portal Bridge forced the suspension of some NJ Transit and Amtrak trains Friday.
Prosecutors said Matthew Smith fended off efforts to hand over his car keys before the crash that killed Nassau County police officer Patricia Espinosa.
A Manorville breeder was charged with animal neglect after dogs and puppies were allegedly left alone in poor conditions as a blizzard struck New York.
A father and son died in an overnight fire on Long Island. Kenneth Roberts, 42, and his son Mekhi, 12, were trapped in intense smoke inside a basement apartment.
Jones Beach will host a series of special events commemorating America's 250th birthday this summer.
A Long Island woman is reuniting with the NYU Langone medical team that helped deliver her baby after she suffered from kidney failure.
With oil markets paralyzed by the U.S.-Iran war, the Trump administration says it could escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz — a massive undertaking that experts say could already be in the preparatory stages.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani signed an executive order Friday establishing the first-ever Mayor's Office of LGBTQIA+ Affairs.
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani denounced Republican Sen. Tommy Tuberville's anti-Muslim social media post during a Ramadan event.
President Trump said that other countries would join the U.S. in sending warships to the Strait of Hormuz, but did not share more specifics.
A New Jersey toddler's death after falling more than 20 stories has prompted new legislation designed to ensure windows are properly guarded in apartment buildings across the state.
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.
A new study shows toxic forever chemicals known as PFAS may be entering the food chain on Long Island through contaminated soil, water and air.
Erik Lochtefeld is back to acting and marathon training after a glioblastoma diagnosis and complex surgery at NYU Langone.
Legendary New York City television news anchor Ernie Anastos has died. His wife says he died early Thursday morning of pneumonia.
Ballerina Misty Copeland responded to controversial comments made by actor Timothée Chalamet when he appeared to dismiss the significance of ballet and opera, saying, "No one cares."
A woman was arrested on Sunday for firing multiple shots at the Beverly Hills home of Rihanna, Los Angeles Police Department officials say.
Actress Daryl Hannah explains why the depiction of herself in the FX miniseries "Love Story" is unacceptable in an op-ed in Friday's New York Times.
Justin Timberlake is suing Sag Harbor to prevent the release of bodycam video of his 2024 arrest for driving while intoxicated on Long Island.
Nicolas Fernández scored twice in the first half and Talles Magno scored late in the second to propel New York City FC to a 3-1 victory over the Colorado Rapids at Yankee Stadium on Saturday night.
The New Jersey Devils edged the Los Angeles Kings 6-4 on Saturday night.
The New York Islanders raced to an early lead and held on to beat the Calgary Flames 3-2 on Saturday.
Igor Shesterkin made 46 saves and Vladislav Gavrikov had a goal and two assists as the New York Rangers extended their winning streak to four games with a 4-2 win over the Minnesota Wild.
The top-seeded Red Storm became the first team to win consecutive Big East Tournament titles since Villanova took three in a row from 2017-19.
The NYC DEP has announced plans to clean Flushing Creek with chlorine, sparking outrage among some environmentalists.
Neighbors and local businesses in Long Island City, Queens, say rental trucks parked on streets are impacting daily operations.
Erik Lochtefeld is back to acting and marathon training after a glioblastoma diagnosis and complex surgery at NYU Langone.
Manhattan historians recently discovered a link to the Underground Railroad at the Merchant's House Museum.
The National Dance Institute in Harlem hosts a special camp twice a year to bring together dancers with and without special needs for a dance camp, proving anyone can take center stage.
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.
In college basketball, one great season sets a tone for a program, but two in a row is a statement. St. John's has won the Big East regular season and tournament back-to-back years, and they did it building an identity through defense.
CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock has your weather forecast for March 14 at 11 p.m.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani helped distribute food to families in Queens on Saturday before attending a girl's high school basketball championship game in Brooklyn.
We are now nearly a month into a partial government shutdown, and the nation's TSA agents have just missed their first full paycheck. Hundreds have left their jobs and some are calling out. CBS News New York's Tim McNicholas reports.
There was a large police response Saturday afternoon at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer center following a potential bomb scare.
