Your Point: How is Mayor Adams doing?
We want to hear your point of view! This week, we asked New Yorkers how they think the mayor is doing.
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We want to hear your point of view! This week, we asked New Yorkers how they think the mayor is doing.
Basil Smikle is director of the Public Policy Program at Hunter College. Harry Siegel is a senior editor at The City, co-host of its FAQ NYC podcast and columnist at "The Daily News."
Eric Adams is the 110th Mayor of New York City and says he's determined to "get stuff done." Adams spoke exclusively with CBS2's political reporter Marcia Kramer on "The Point."
The city has seen an unprecedented number of new arrivals in the past months. Mayor Adams has floated the idea of using cruise ships, CBS2's Christina Fan reports.
Adams revealed the plan during an interview on CBS2's new political talk show "The Point with Marcia Kramer."
Another convoy of buses filled with asylum seekers arrived at the Port Authority Bus Terminal on Friday, and in an exclusive interview, Mayor Eric Adams told CBS2 political reporter Marcia Kramer cruise ships could be a potential solution to the housing crisis.
Southern governors continue to send bus and plane loads of migrants to Northeast cities, like here in New York where Mayor Eric Adams is standing firm that he will not close the borders. CBS2's John Dias has the latest.
The move comes as Republican governors continue sending migrants to Democratic parts of the country.
The mayor announced NYCHA CEO Greg Russ is out just days after tenants at the Jacob Riis Houses faced fears of arsenic in their water.
The center will serve as a central place where newly arrived asylum seekers will receive legal services and resources to help them integrate and thrive in the city.
He said in part, "We remain focused on supporting each of these individuals and families who need our city's help."
Mayor Eric Adams on Wednesday released a statement on the ongoing surge of asylum seekers arriving in New York City and a recent group, which was initially denied shelter beds earlier this week.
He's giving them a tight deadline of two weeks to find ways to save -- without layoffs or reducing services.
The mayor is asking city agencies to trim their budgets for at least the next two years. CBS2's John Dias has the details.
Hasidic leaders are defending their approach to education and say the report is one-sided.
Despite the jobs that were saved, residents say all of those dining sheds and sidewalk tables need an upgrade.
There were plenty of emotions from ex-firefighters, educators and police officers outside City Hall on Friday.
Thursday was the first day of school for New York City's nearly 1 million public school students and also for Mayor Eric Adams and Schools Chancellor David Banks. CBS2 political reporter Marcia Kramer has more on their chance to turn campaign promises into reality.
First, it was positive, then negative. Jacob Riis Houses tenants have no idea if their tap water contains arsenic.
New York City's public advocate is blasting Mayor Eric Adams and NYCHA for their handling of arsenic found in the water at the Jacob Riis Houses in the East Village. Tenants told CBS2's Jessica Moore they share his frustration.
According to the NYPD, this was the third best Labor Day Weekend related to violence on record.
Mayor Eric Adams says the city came together to make sure this weekend's celebration of Caribbean culture went safely and smoothly.
Thousands of people are waiting for test results, and in the interim are now using water from cans.
Immigration advocates are calling on Mayor Eric Adams to invest $4 million in community-based organizations to support migrants. It comes as hundreds of young asylum seekers arrive in the city. CBS2's Zinnia Maldonado spoke with parents.
Heavy rain often overflows the city's sewer system because most of it is covered by surfaces that don't absorb water.
New Yorkers are voting in several key House primaries on Tuesday and could replace Democratic incumbents with more left-of-center nominees.
New York City sanitation workers picked up more than 75,000 pounds of confetti and litter after the Knicks ticker-tape parade, likely a new record.
Horse carriage operations started back up in New York City's Central Park on Tuesday, less than one week after an 18-year-old tourist died in a collision that led to the voluntary suspension.
A woman, her mother and her daughter from Bayport were all indicted in connection with Jor'Dynn Duncan's death on Long Island.
FIFA Men's World Cup fans in New York City can soak in the history of the tournament at the FIFA museum at Rockefeller Center in Midtown.
New Yorkers are voting in several key House primaries on Tuesday and could replace Democratic incumbents with more left-of-center nominees.
New York City sanitation workers picked up more than 75,000 pounds of confetti and litter after the Knicks ticker-tape parade, likely a new record.
Horse carriage operations started back up in New York City's Central Park on Tuesday, less than one week after an 18-year-old tourist died in a collision that led to the voluntary suspension.
A woman, her mother and her daughter from Bayport were all indicted in connection with Jor'Dynn Duncan's death on Long Island.
FIFA Men's World Cup fans in New York City can soak in the history of the tournament at the FIFA museum at Rockefeller Center in Midtown.
Monday's severe weather has come and gone, but that doesn't mean the system is leaving the area.
After a tranquil, warm weekend, more turbulent weather lies ahead in the New York City area.
Weather is tranquil and pleasant in the New York City area for Father's Day weekend as summer officially begins.
Dangerous heat is building across the Tri-State Area with the threat of severe storms, making Thursday and Friday First Alert Weather Days.
Thursday and Friday will be First Alert Weather Days in the New York City area, with high temperatures and the chance for strong storms.
Monday's severe weather has come and gone, but that doesn't mean the system is leaving the area.
A man from New Jersey was charged after he allegedly hit and killed two teen pedestrians in Townsend, Delaware, over the weekend.
After a tranquil, warm weekend, more turbulent weather lies ahead in the New York City area.
Traffic will be impacted in Midtown Manhattan as the city initiates shuttle bus corridors and street closures to accommodate World Cup ticketholders.
A small plane crashed into a lake in West Milford, New Jersey, on Saturday.
New Yorkers are voting in several key House primaries on Tuesday and could replace Democratic incumbents with more left-of-center nominees.
A woman, her mother and her daughter from Bayport were all indicted in connection with Jor'Dynn Duncan's death on Long Island.
There is a new kind of on-demand video messaging called "kosher cameos" that just launched on Long Island and it doesn't cost a thing.
Monday's severe weather has come and gone, but that doesn't mean the system is leaving the area.
Firefighters in Hempstead used a ladder truck to free a seagull that got tangled in a rope above a busy street.
Horse carriage operations started back up in New York City's Central Park on Tuesday, less than one week after an 18-year-old tourist died in a collision that led to the voluntary suspension.
New York City voters are heading to the polls Tuesday for the primary election, with several closely watched races on the ballot.
Voters are going to the polls Tuesday for contests in New York, South Carolina, Maryland and Utah.
President Trump has insisted that vandals, rather than questionable craftsmanship, are responsible for the enduring problems following the Reflecting Pool's $14.7 million sealant job.
Safety upgrades are coming to Westchester County Airport, which serves 2 million flyers every year. U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced on Monday what's planned.
An off-duty EMT jumped into action at the Knicks parade Thursday when a man appeared to be suffering from an overdose.
New York broadcast giant Bill Ritter announced Friday he is stepping down from the WABC anchor desk after being diagnosed with early stage Alzheimer's.
For half a century, The Valerie Fund has been dedicated to providing care to children with cancer and blood disorders.
A New Jersey nonprofit called The Valerie Fund is celebrating 50 years of providing comprehensive care to children with cancer and blood disorders.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill is urging people to donate blood ahead of the summer months.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
When a large tent appeared next door to Taylor Swift's Watch Hill estate this week, it didn't take long for speculation about the superstar's impending nuptials to ripple through the affluent New England seaside village.
Claude Guillemot and a flight instructor were flying in a twin-motor Cessna 421 on Friday evening. An investigation into the crash is underway.
James Burrows directed more than 1,000 episodes of television, including every episode of the original "Will & Grace."
A New York Knicks documentary series is in the works from director and Knicks superfan Ben Stiller.
New York City sanitation workers picked up more than 75,000 pounds of confetti and litter after the Knicks ticker-tape parade, likely a new record.
FIFA Men's World Cup fans in New York City can soak in the history of the tournament at the FIFA museum at Rockefeller Center in Midtown.
The Timberwolves are trading Julius Randle and a first-round pick to the Nets as part of a three-team deal that also includes the Chicago Bulls, a person with knowledge of the terms told the AP.
Riley Greene homered and Kevin McGonigle drove in two runs as the Detroit Tigers beat Gerrit Cole for the first time in 10 years, winning 5-3 against the New York Yankees.
New York is forming an exploratory committee to evaluate the potential of hosting the Winter Olympics for the first time since 1980.
Experts say the team's title run created a feeling of collective joy and connection, while some local businesses are also seeing a boost from the celebration.
Knicks fans who couldn't make it to Thursday's parade still found a way to celebrate across New York in true blue-and-orange fashion.
A vending machine in Coney Island is offering something unusual alongside the neighborhood's classic attractions: original artwork from local artists.
A years-long battle is intensifying over the future of an old rail line in Queens that was abandoned after a fire over 50 years ago.
Harlem's historic Cotton Club recently announced it was up for sale. The news comes as jazz clubs across the borough disappear.
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.
The union representing drivers said they're resuming operations with better safety protocols after a tourist from India was killed. CBS News New York's Andrew Ramos reports.
There was a massive show of support for Detective Matthew Gale as he left Kings County Hospital.
New Yorkers headed to the polls Tuesday in a Primary Day that could reshape the state's representation in Washington. CBS News New York political reporter Marcia Kramer has more on what's at stake.
Polling sites opened early Tuesday morning and they close at 9 p.m. CBS News New York's Jennifer Bisram reports.
Marcia Kramer has what to watch for on a busy primary day in New York City.
