Mayor Eric Adams launches legal fellows program
Junior partners at major law firms will serve a one-year appointment with city agencies that are stretched thin.
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Junior partners at major law firms will serve a one-year appointment with city agencies that are stretched thin.
Mayor Eric Adams launched a new program Wednesday to help the city workforce.
Mayor Eric Adams makes an announcement about the New York City workforce.
Officials say a 12-year-old boy, 10-year-old boy and 10-month-old baby girl were among those who died.
Mayor Adams and the Bronx borough president say more needs to be done prevent fires like Sunday's throughout the five boroughs. CBS2's Tim McNicholas has the story.
Mayor Eric Adams announced Sunday that the city has surpassed its goal in making streets safer. He said the Department of Transportation made improvements at more than 1,200 intersections, mainly where crashes involving pedestrians have occurred. CBS2's Jessica Moore reports.
CBS2's Marcia Kramer has more on the candidates' busy Sunday in the five boroughs.
Mayor Eric Adams visits scene of fire that killed four people this morning in the Bronx.
Environmental advocates said upgrading the heating systems is equivalent to taking 26,000 cars off the road.
New York City is making an historic investment to make its public schools greener.
Kavanagh joined the FDNY in 2014 and was serving as interim commissioner since February.
Mayor Eric Adams names Laura Kavanagh the new FDNY commissioner, making her the first woman to lead the department. CBS2's John Dias has more on the historic announcement.
Mayor Eric Adams names Laura Kavanagh the new FDNY commissioner, making her the first woman to lead the department.
Ten years after Superstorm Sandy, Mayor Adams is high on Brooklyn Bridge-Montgomery Coastal Resilience project.
The announcement comes as the mayor marks 10 years since Superstorm Sandy devastated the city and surrounding area.
Investigators said the 62-year-old victim was punched in what appeared to be part of a game, CBS2's Jenna DeAngelis reports.
CBS2's Lisa Rozner found out some of the public safety solutions that leaders discussed on Sunday.
NYPD stats show crime in the city is on the rise compared to last year. On Sunday, Adams wrapped up a summit with dozens of leaders in the criminal justice system. CBS2's Lisa Rozner reports.
Adams says he wants to fix what isn't working and cut down on the uptick of crime that came with the pandemic, CBS2's Christina Fan reports.
The joint city/state initiative is called "Cops, Cameras, Care."
The crime summit continues Sunday.
Mayor Eric Adams held a crime summit at Gracie Mansion on Saturday to discuss how to keep New Yorkers safe.
Gov. Hochul, Mayor Adams, MTA and NYPD officials addressed subway safety at a Saturday afternoon news conference.
The mayor is convening a high-level summit to identify solutions that preserve public safety and justice.
Mayor Eric Adams is acknowledging more needs to be done to make New Yorkers feel safer. CBS2's Alecia Reid has more on the summit taking place this weekend.
Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani has now left the intensive care unit, his spokesperson said, after being hospitalized with pneumonia.
A former cellmate has previously claimed that the note was written by Epstein after a failed suicide attempt less than a month before his death.
Rutgers University has rescinded its invitation to a graduation speaker, saying his anti-Israel comments make some uncomfortable.
Bronx tenants say they're being terrorized by a neighbor armed with a hatchet at all hours of the day.
Three siblings and their mother are fighting for their lives after a fire in Inwood that already took the lives of three of their neighbors.
Bronx tenants say they're being terrorized by a neighbor armed with a hatchet at all hours of the day.
Three siblings and their mother are fighting for their lives after a fire in Inwood that already took the lives of three of their neighbors.
In its annual Audit of Antisemitic Incidents for 2025, the ADL found New York and New Jersey were the No. 1 and 3 locations in the country for antisemitic incidents.
The man convicted of pushing a woman into a moving New York City subway car, leaving her paralyzed, was sentenced on Wednesday to 20 years in prison.
An NYPD captain has been transferred after video surfaced of him criticizing New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Democrats while on duty.
After summer-like warmth, rainy weather and cooler temperatures return to the New York City area mid-week.
A cool weekend is ahead for the New York City area before warmer weather returns.
Some residual showers may linger into early Sunday morning, but the majority of the rainfall should be over by sunrise.
Amtrak announced Thursday it is suing Metro-North for allegedly blocking nonrevenue trains on a portion of the busy Northeast Corridor for over two months.
The Tri-State Area has the dirtiest air in the U.S. east of Texas, according to The American Lung Association's newly released "State of the Air" report.
Rutgers University has rescinded its invitation to a graduation speaker, saying his anti-Israel comments make some uncomfortable.
In its annual Audit of Antisemitic Incidents for 2025, the ADL found New York and New Jersey were the No. 1 and 3 locations in the country for antisemitic incidents.
Pop-up events from watch parties to street festivals will take place across New Jersey as the 2026 FIFA World Cup gets underway.
Firefighters are still working to put out hot spots at a burnt-out industrial complex in Belleville, New Jersey, three days after a massive fire.
After summer-like warmth, rainy weather and cooler temperatures return to the New York City area mid-week.
Brookhaven town residents are anxious and worried about the underwater toxic plume created by the landfill.
It's a mixed bag for Gov. Kathy Hochul in the latest poll.
Police identified the suspect in the deadly stabbing of two women on Long Island, saying he lived with one of them and worked with the other.
A suspect is in custody after two people were stabbed to death on Long Island early Friday morning, Nassau County police said.
Suffolk County officials say contamination from a former Grumman Navy site is far worse than previously acknowledged and is still spreading.
Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani has now left the intensive care unit, his spokesperson said, after being hospitalized with pneumonia.
A former cellmate has previously claimed that the note was written by Epstein after a failed suicide attempt less than a month before his death.
An NYPD captain has been transferred after video surfaced of him criticizing New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Democrats while on duty.
The FDA announced its first authorization of fruit-flavored electronic cigarettes intended for adult smokers, a major policy shift after months of appeals to President Trump from the vaping industry.
Tenants in Brooklyn are entering the fifth month of a rent strike over what they call unlivable conditions.
Three passengers have been evacuated from a cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak, as related cases are confirmed in Switzerland and South Africa.
The FDA announced its first authorization of fruit-flavored electronic cigarettes intended for adult smokers, a major policy shift after months of appeals to President Trump from the vaping industry.
There's been a confirmed measles case in Manhattan, health officials said Tuesday.
Keyport residents say they're on edge because of dozens of cancer cases over the years in a neighborhood near the former Aeromarine landfill.
The B.R.O. Experience Foundation uses cognitive behavioral therapy, mentorship and creative expression to support men of color navigating identity.
Uzo Aduba and Darren Criss announced the 2026 Tony nominees for select categories on "CBS Mornings" on Tuesday.
Rihanna, Sabrina Carpenter, Madonna, and Beyoncé all wore their best looks to celebrate the "Costume Art" theme at the 2026 Met Gala. Here are some of the best moments, photos, and more from the night.
Firefighters responded to Broadway's Eugene O'Neill Theater Monday morning after a blaze broke out.
The 2026 Met Gala's dress code is "Fashion is Art," which goes hand-in-hand with the theme of "Costume Art."
The 2026 Met Gala's theme, "Costume Art," aims to make the connection between fashion and art.
The last time a horse won the Triple Crown was in 2018.
The Sixers' Joel Embiid will miss Wednesday's game against the Knicks because of a sprained right ankle and right hip soreness.
Pop-up events from watch parties to street festivals will take place across New Jersey as the 2026 FIFA World Cup gets underway.
The New York Yankees beat the Texas Rangers 7-4 on Tuesday night for their fifth straight win and 15th in 17 games.
Jalen Brunson scored 27 of his 35 points in the first half and the Knicks emphatically overwhelmed the 76ers 137-98 on Monday night in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.
The Davis Center at the Harlem Meer is celebrating one year of providing year-round recreation space to New Yorkers while still spreading the word to residents.
Residents displaced by a deadly apartment building fire in Inwood say it was only a matter of time before their building went up in flames.
In New York City, where land is at a premium, a stockpile of pristine soil unearthed at construction sites helps lower emissions and support urban farmers.
Have you ever wondered what happens to a restaurant's leftover or unsold food at the end of the day? Food access advocates say it could make a big difference if it were served to the community.
A new report finds a shortage of courts, fields and swimming pools in some New York City neighborhoods.
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.
Reading music is hard enough, but imagine doing it without ever seeing the page. A new program is helping level the score for blind musicians. Cristian Benavides reports.
With Mother's Day on Sunday, spending is expected to hit a record $38 billion. Gwen Baumgardner reports.
Firefighters are still at the scene of the massive blaze that started Sunday, as crews begin demolishing the industrial complex. CBS News New York's Christine Sloan reports.
The MTA is cracking down on bus fare evasion.
A Dutch cruise ship at the center of a deadly hantavirus outbreak is days away from reaching the Canary Islands. Three people on board have died, and at least eight people are possibly infected. Bradley Blackburn reports.
