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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?
Mayor Eric Adams rejects the idea of calling in a receiver to fix Rikers, saying it's up to the city to handle it. Now it's up to Louis Molina to prove the mayor right, CBS2's Marcia Kramer reports.
The city's so-called war on rats centers around four pieces of legislation, including codifying the time garbage can be set out.
Mayor Eric Adams stepped up his war on rats, CBS2's Alice Gainer reports.
The mayor signed a package of bills aimed at addressing the city's rat population.
The mayor made the economic development announcement Wednesday in Flushing Meadows-Corona Park, Queens.
The City Council passed a package of bills last month aimed at curbing the rat population.
Adams is going to go after brokers and apartment owners who think it's okay to turn low income New Yorkers away.
As CBS2's Marcia Kramer reports, the mayor is going to go after brokers and apartment owners who think it's okay to turn low income New Yorkers away.
Mayor Adams announced a partnership with the Hip Hop Museum.
A man allegedly killed his relatives and tried to blow up a Queens home before getting into a shootout with police in Far Rockaway on Saturday.
Letters have been sent to thousands of New York City homeowners, stating they may have to pay the new controversial pied-à-terre tax. But some residents say they shouldn't be on that list.
According to the Air Traffic Control System Command Center, all airports and facilities were being impacted by the IT outage.
Auto repair and detailing have long been a male-dominated world. On Long Island, a growing business run by women is helping to change that.
Tuesday's storms mean special trouble for a Mount Vernon, New York, family. That's because a tree that crashed into their home on July 4th still hasn't been removed.
A man allegedly killed his relatives and tried to blow up a Queens home before getting into a shootout with police in Far Rockaway on Saturday.
Letters have been sent to thousands of New York City homeowners, stating they may have to pay the new controversial pied-à-terre tax. But some residents say they shouldn't be on that list.
Auto repair and detailing have long been a male-dominated world. On Long Island, a growing business run by women is helping to change that.
Tuesday's storms mean special trouble for a Mount Vernon, New York, family. That's because a tree that crashed into their home on July 4th still hasn't been removed.
An 8-year-old child is recovering after being hurt during a struggle with an intruder at the Jewish Institute of Queens Tuesday morning.
There was a tornado warning in Sussex and Warren Counties in New Jersey as more severe weather passed through our area.
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.
Some four inches of rain had been estimated to have fallen in Warren County by 5 p.m., with an estimated three inches in Bergen County.
There was a tornado warning in Sussex and Warren Counties in New Jersey as more severe weather passed through our area.
Parts of New Jersey took a pounding when storms moved in Monday night, causing major flooding and downed power lines.
Ocean Casino Resort in Atlantic City, New Jersey, has paused all gaming and betting on Monday after a small fire and leak.
Weather conditions go downhill Tuesday and Wednesday with rain and potentially strong storms on deck for the New York area.
Auto repair and detailing have long been a male-dominated world. On Long Island, a growing business run by women is helping to change that.
Auto repair and detailing have long been a male-dominated world. On Long Island, a growing business run by women is helping to change that. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
There was a tornado warning in Sussex and Warren Counties in New Jersey as more severe weather passed through our area.
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.
Letters have been sent to thousands of New York City homeowners, stating they may have to pay the new controversial pied-à-terre tax. But some residents say they shouldn't be on that list.
Family members who lost loved ones on 9/11 have started an online petition calling for New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani not to attend the 25th 9/11 remembrance ceremony.
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.
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.
A new Broadway show based on Prince's movie and album "Purple Rain" will take the stage at Broadway's Majestic Theatre in March.
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."
The New York Yankees beat the Chicago White Sox on Monday night in the opener of a four-game series between playoff contenders.
Francisco Lindor homered twice and tripled off the top of the fence, driving in six runs as the Mets pulled away for a 14-3 victory over the Braves on Monday night.
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.
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.
CBS News New York's Ali Bauman spoke exclusively with the suspect's neighbors who were trapped upstairs with their children through the chaos.
Parts of the Tri-State Area are being inundated with rain Tuesday night into Wednesday. CBS News New York Meteorologist Lonnie Quinn has the forecast.
The tax is a surcharge for certain people who own property in New York City, but declare their primary residence outside of New York City. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
Tuesday's storms mean special trouble for a Mount Vernon, N.Y. family. That's because tree that crashed into their home on July 4th still hasn't been removed. CBS News New York's Tony Aiello reports.
President Trump met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White Hosue in a high-stakes meeting that was closed to reporters. CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
