Bodega workers in New York City may soon be armed
The controversial initiative was announced Sunday by the United Bodega Workers of America. CBS New York's Natalie Duddridge reports.
The controversial initiative was announced Sunday by the United Bodega Workers of America. CBS New York's Natalie Duddridge reports.
The organization says workers are seeking gun licenses as well as undergoing weapons training and de-escalation techniques.
Candidates in New York City's mayoral primary and other offices up for grabs may have to wait weeks to know the final results.
With just three weeks before voters go to the polls to pick Democratic and Republican candidates for mayor, the men and women seeking the top jobs are throwing punches and launching broadsides.
Subway safety was part of a fiery debate between the two Republican candidates for mayor. Fernando Mateo and Curtis Sliwa squared off Wednesday evening.
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He is the head spokesman for Hispanics Across America, the New York State Federation of Taxi Drivers and United Bodegas of America.
A Bronx deli is trying to recover after being destroyed by fire. It's getting financial help and community support as it takes steps to rebuild.
A dispute over face masks recently escalated into violence in the Bronx.
Drivers of for-hire vehicles in the city are being warned that an armed man is targeting them.
Naji Fawaz, 35, was found in the front seat of a car with multiple gunshot wounds to the neck and torso, police said.
At first the Fernando Mateo, head of the taxi drivers federation, was willing to cut Det. Patrick Cherry some slack.
Taxi drivers have been meeting with NYPD brass after video of a detective unleashing a tirade on an Uber driver went viral.
A vicious attack on a woman was caught on camera in Upper Manhattan this past Christmas morning, the woman said no one came to help despite her cries.
It will be harder to catch a livery cab overnight as service scales back due to a spike in attacks against drivers.
Eric Refvik, 34, was stone-faced and said nothing as he left the courthouse. He is charged with felony criminally negligent homicide and misdemeanor DWI.
The incident took place at around 11 a.m. at 172nd Street and Longfellow Avenue Wednesday.
There is outrage from livery cab drivers after they say a ticket was found on the bloody car of a stolen livery cab hours after its driver was brutally attacked in Queens.
There has been so much interest in SheRides from women who want female cabbies that the company is holding off for now on launching the app in New York City.
There are so many options for car service these days -- from taxis and livery cabs to the ride-sharing service Uber. And now there's an option just for women launching next week.
Starting next week, women will be able to request a female driver through a new livery service.
Twenty-three people were shot over the weekend, two fatally, according to the NYPD.
Tommy Smalls, 29, and three other men are accused of fatally shooting two cab drivers in separate incidents and then stealing their cars.
The trio were also wanted in connection with robberies of convenience stores in Yonkers and the Bronx, sources said.
For the second time in a week, a livery cab driver has been fatally shot in the Bronx and a drivers' rights group believes the two cases may be connected.
Jalen Brunson returned from a right foot injury to score 24 of his 29 points in the second half, leading the New York Knicks to a 130-121 victory over the Indiana Pacers for a 2-0 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinals.
Juan Soto homered and drove in five runs, Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton also went deep and the New York Yankees beat the Houston Astros 9-4.
Three teenagers were rescued after they got stuck on a cliffside in Upper Manhattan on Wednesday.
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Three of four Brooklyn gang members convicted for a series of fatal shootings were sentenced Wednesday.
Three teenagers were rescued after they got stuck on a cliffside in Upper Manhattan on Wednesday.
Three of four Brooklyn gang members convicted for a series of fatal shootings were sentenced Wednesday.
The family of 19-year-old Win Rozario is calling for the two officers involved to be fired.
Nearly two dozen faculty members at The New School put up tents in the Greenwich Village school's lobby on Wednesday.
A New York City woman says she lost over $2,000 in a Venmo scam after two teenagers approached her asking for a donation.
Traffic was flowing on I-95 in Norwalk Monday after being shut down in both directions due to a fiery tractor-trailer crash last week.
I-95 fully reopened in both directions Sunday in Norwalk, Connecticut, days after a tanker truck caught fire and badly damaged a bridge.
Northbound lanes of I-95 have reopened in Norwalk, Connecticut after crews demolished a bridge that was damaged in a tanker truck fire.
As we progress into Sunday, light showers will become a steady rain, which may be moderate to heavy at times.
The I-95 overpass in Norwalk, Connecticut that was damaged in a fiery tanker truck crash is being demolished, but the highway remains partially closed.
Jewish students and leaders are not happy with Rutgers University's agreement with pro-Palestinian protesters.
The American Cancer Society is trying to find out why Black women have the highest death rate for most cancers.
New Jersey leaders announced Tuesday the expansion of its partnership with mental health and wellness platform Uwill for two more years.
In wake of last week's pro-Palestinian protests, all is quiet on Rutgers' New Brunswick campus as students finish up finals.
TSA says Newark Airport security wait times may take longer for the next few weeks as the airport upgrades its screening technology.
An accused international jewelry thief was arrested in New York City after he was allegedly caught on video pocketing a $17,000 watch inside a Long Island store.
The land in East Farmingdale, near Republic Airport, has been vacant since the 1990s.
As we progress into Sunday, light showers will become a steady rain, which may be moderate to heavy at times.
The controversial New York City congestion pricing tolls set to start June 30 are facing another lawsuit, this time from Long Island.
Isis Navarro Reyes, of New York, allegedly posted TikTok videos marketing weight loss drugs that appeared to be Ozempic, Mesofrance and Axcion.
Nearly two dozen faculty members at The New School put up tents in the Greenwich Village school's lobby on Wednesday.
Jewish students and leaders are not happy with Rutgers University's agreement with pro-Palestinian protesters.
President Biden said in an interview with CNN he's "made it clear" to Israelis that "they're not going to get our support" if they attack Rafah's population centers.
Three public school district leaders testified before a congressional panel Tuesday on incidents of antisemitism in their schools.
Stormy Daniels was called to the witness stand to testify at former President Donald Trump's trial in New York on Tuesday.
Panera is phasing out a highly caffeinated selection of lemonade beverages that's at the center of several lawsuits.
Hormel Foods says potentially contaminated products were shipped to Publix and Dollar Tree distribution warehouses.
A New Jersey teenager says making music helps bring him to a better place as he fights cancer.
Dutch medical device maker Philips says it's reached a $1.1 billion deal in the United States to settle lawsuits over faulty sleep machines in a case that's rocked the company.
Vicky Dennis went to the hospital with strange symptoms when she had COVID. Doctors found she had two undiagnosed, life-threatening diseases and needed a liver transplant to survive.
UmaSofia Srivastava resigned as Miss Teen USA on Wednesday, just two days after Noelia Voigt stepped down as Miss USA.
Livestreamer Kai Cenat will not be prosecuted in connection to the riot that broke out after he promoted a meet-and-greet and giveaway in Union Square last year.
The 2024 Met Gala saw hundreds of celebrities looking their best on fashion's biggest night.
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'Bob Hearts Abishola', the acclaimed comedy, is signing off after its fifth season on CBS.
Jalen Brunson returned from a right foot injury to score 24 of his 29 points in the second half, leading the New York Knicks to a 130-121 victory over the Indiana Pacers for a 2-0 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinals.
Juan Soto homered and drove in five runs, Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton also went deep and the New York Yankees beat the Houston Astros 9-4.
Vincent Trocheck scored a power-play goal off a rebound at 7:24 of the second overtime to give the New York Rangers a 4-3 win over the Carolina Hurricanes for a 2-0 lead in their second-round playoff series.
Brandon Nimmo hit a three-run homer to spark a six-run fifth inning, and the New York Mets rallied to beat the St. Louis Cardinals 7-5.
Alex Verdugo homered and tied a career high with four RBIs, powering the New York Yankees past Justin Verlander and the skidding Houston Astros 10-3.
Riverdale resident Leo Shliselberg says despite the hardships he's experienced in life, the best medicine is laughter.
A Brooklyn firefighter is hailed a hero after officials say he rescued a man out of a burning car in front of his family.
Millions of stamps designed by Brooklyn artist, Kim Parker, are decorating postage envelopes nationwide.
"Swans of Harlem" tells the story of five ballerinas in the early days of Dance Theatre of Harlem.
In light of budget cuts to New York City's public library systems, a Park Slope man decided to launch a fundraiser to support the Brooklyn Public Library.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
The 50th Annual Village Halloween Parade drew massive crowds, celebrating the theme "Upside/Down:Inside/OUT."
As much of the northeast experiences heavy rains, parts of New York City are beginning to flood.
Thousands of people flooded Union Square on Friday for a PlayStation giveaway promoted by livestreamer Kai Cenat.
A crane went up in flames high above Manhattan, then partially collapsed onto the street below.
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Residents in Clinton Hill, Brooklyn are begging the city for more resources to help with the migrant crisis. Neighbors say crowds are creating noise and trash, and that the asylum seekers need an opportunity to make a living. CBS New York's Alecia Reid has the story.
Miss Teen USA has given up her crown just two days after Miss USA resigned. UmaSofia Srivastava, who represented New Jersey, said in part, "My personal values no longer fully align with the direction of the organization."
Faculty members at The New School have erected their own protest encampment. CBS New York's Ali Bauman spoke with teachers at the campus in Greenwich Village who say this is a first.
The NYPD has released additional photos of a person suspected of spray-painting graffiti on a World War I statue Monday night.