Gov. Ned Lamont touts New Connecticut gun laws that take effect Sunday
It includes a ban on openly carrying firearms in public, which Lamont said will make a difference in public safety.
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Latest on ghost gun arrests at East Harlem day care
Police say they found ghost guns and a 3D printer inside an unlocked room at the day care. CBS New York's Zinnia Maldonado has more.
Mexican drug cartels get Americans to smuggle weapons across border
"We have allowed the cartels to amass an army," a former ATF senior special agent told CBS News.
New Yorkers now have to undergo background checks to buy ammunition
This is just one of several new gun control initiatives instituted by Gov. Kathy Hochul over the past year.
Adams' plan earmarks more than $450 million to prevent crime
The top priority is to lower gun violence in six high-crime precincts in Brooklyn and the Bronx, CBS New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
Mayor Adams talks about gun violence task force
Mayor Adams is joined by Gov. Hochul, Attorney General Letitia James for a public safety announcement from City Hall.
Adams: NYC cuts time to process gun crime evidence in half
New York City's medical examiner's office is helping get guns off the streets faster.
Gun buyback at Dabar Bethlehem Church in Queens
Handguns and assault rifles can be turned in for $200 cash cards and iPads. Standard rifles, shotguns and air guns can be traded for $25 each.
Patriots player arrested at airport after 2 loaded guns found in luggage
Jones, 25, was set to fly to Los Angeles when the two firearms were discovered by TSA agents, authorities said.
$1 million in drugs and guns confiscated in Queens bust
Police said they confiscated more than $1 million worth of guns, cocaine and ecstasy after busting a trafficking ring in Queens.
Man who shot alleged robber appears in court
Police say he shot and killed a 32-year-old man who he said tried to rob him in Kew Gardens.
What keeps New York City's gun czar AT Mitchell up at night?
New York City's gun czar AT Mitchell shares what keeps him up at night and what he wants for New Yorkers in part two of his conversation on "The Point with Marcia Kramer," exclusively on CBS News New York.
NYC gun czar on what's driving significant decrease in shootings
Mayor Eric Adams named AT Mitchell the city's gun czar almost a year ago as part of a multi-pronged strategy to make the streets safer. Watch Mitchell's conversation on "The Point with Marcia Kramer."
New Jersey lawmakers call on federal government to enforce gun laws
Congress passed legislation nearly a year ago requiring background checks in all gun sales, including those purchased online or at gun shows. CBS2's Christine Sloan reports.
Gun buyback at Family Life Center in Bronx
Gift cards will be issued in exchange for various firearms.
Country reacts after Tennessee Democrats expelled
Tennessee Republicans are facing criticism after expelling two Democratic state lawmakers accused of breaking House rules by joining a gun control demonstration.
Congressmen Bowman, Massie share heated exchange on gun control
It comes in wake of the Nashville school shooting that killed three 9-year-old children and three adults.
Jill Biden visits Nashville for candlelight vigil
"Our police officers have cried and are crying with Nashville and the world," police chief John Drake said at the vigil.
Police "strongly believe" Nashville school shooter had other targets, including local mall
"We strongly believe there was going to be some other targets, including maybe family members, and one of the malls here in Nashville," said Nashville Police Chief John Drake.
Woman accused of keeping 100 guns, ammunition in storage unit
The weapons and 200 rounds of ammunition were found inside a storage unit in North Bergen, New Jersey.
Staten Island holding gun buyback on Saturday
Police are offering $200 pre-paid cards and iPads for handguns and assault rifles.
Biden issues executive order on gun violence: "It's common sense"
The executive order seeks to ensure U.S. law enforcement agencies are getting the most out of a bipartisan gun control law enacted last summer.
Visa, Mastercard put tracking of gun shop purchases on hold
The move is a significant win for conservative groups and Second Amendment advocates who said tracking gun shop purchases would inadvertently discriminate against legal firearms purchases.
Connecticut lawmaker push to ban open carry of firearms
Leaders and advocates are pushing for the governor's proposed gun legislation to pass.
Man tried to board flight with machine gun, fake U.S. Marshal badge, feds say
TSA agents found multiple firearms, including an AR-15 style rifle, as well as allegedly fraudulent U.S. Marshals equipment.
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Zach Wilson improves, but Jets unravel late in tight loss to Chiefs
New York battled back from an early 17-point hole only to go down 23-20 to the defending champions.
Liberty top Sun in Game 4, finally get back to WNBA Finals
Breanna Stewart scored 27 points in New York's 87-84 win in Game 4. Showdown with Las Vegas begins next Sunday.
Mets say goodbye to Buck Showalter with lopsided loss to Phillies
A season of great promise for the Amazins ended with a 74-87 record after Sunday's 9-1 defeat.
Yankees' brutally disappointing season ends with loss to Royals
With their 5-2 defeat on Sunday, the Bombers finished the season 82-80.
Police: 5 shot outside lounge in Jersey City
Investigators said a 20-year-old woman was found shot several times along Culver Avenue on Sunday morning.
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Liberty top Sun in Game 4, finally get back to WNBA Finals
Breanna Stewart scored 27 points in New York's 87-84 win in Game 4. Showdown with Las Vegas begins next Sunday.
Amber Alert issued for 9-year-old girl in upstate New York
Charlotte Sena disappeared Saturday evening in Moreau Lake State Park, about 190 miles north of New York City.
The Point: Brooklyn borough president says city was unprepared for flooding
Brooklyn Borough Pres. Antonio Reynoso said they city was underprepared for Friday's major rain storm, which caused severe flooding, especially in his borough.
Nearly 2,000 compete in 2023 New York City Triathlon
The triathlon was officially a duathlon because organizers canceled the swimming portion after Friday's deluge led to safety concerns.
Lustgarten Foundation Walk for Pancreatic Cancer Research at Jones Beach
Hundreds laced up and headed to Jones Beach State Park for the annual Lustgarten Foundation Walk for Pancreatic Cancer Research.
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First Alert Forecast: Warm and sunny
It may be October 1, but the weather feels more like late August.
Gov. Ned Lamont touts New Connecticut gun laws that take effect Sunday
It includes a ban on openly carrying firearms in public, which Lamont said will make a difference in public safety.
First Alert Forecast: Lingering showers, but no flooding expected
Wraparound showers will continue into Saturday afternoon, especially across Long Island, but the worst is behind us.
First Alert Weather: Red Alert for heavy rain, flood risks
We're on Red Alert today for rain, which could be heavy at times, and the likelihood of scattered flooding/flash flooding.
Red Alert: Storm threatens flood watch across entire Tri-State Area
We're tracking heavy rain Friday due to the remnants of Ophelia.
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Police: 5 shot outside lounge in Jersey City
Investigators said a 20-year-old woman was found shot several times along Culver Avenue on Sunday morning.
2 killed in house fire in Union, New Jersey
Fire department officials said the blaze started just before 6 a.m. on Grandview Avenue.
The Point: Brooklyn borough president says city was unprepared for flooding
Brooklyn Borough Pres. Antonio Reynoso said they city was underprepared for Friday's major rain storm, which caused severe flooding, especially in his borough.
First Alert Forecast: Warm and sunny
It may be October 1, but the weather feels more like late August.
Gas prices in New Jersey set to rise about 2% starting Sunday
Officials said the increase is needed because gas consumption fell below state projections.
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Lustgarten Foundation Walk for Pancreatic Cancer Research at Jones Beach
Hundreds laced up and headed to Jones Beach State Park for the annual Lustgarten Foundation Walk for Pancreatic Cancer Research.
First Alert Forecast: Warm and sunny
It may be October 1, but the weather feels more like late August.
First Alert Forecast: Lingering showers, but no flooding expected
Wraparound showers will continue into Saturday afternoon, especially across Long Island, but the worst is behind us.
Long Island flooding doesn't rise to state of emergency, Nassau exec says
Flooding on Long Island wasn't widespread on Friday, but people in some low-lying areas were impacted.
Red Alert: Storm threatens flood watch across entire Tri-State Area
We're tracking heavy rain Friday due to the remnants of Ophelia.
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NY governor calls last-minute disaster assistance "unconscionable"
"It's tone-deaf to what states like New York and many others are going through," said Hochul on "Face the Nation" Sunday morning.
The Point: Brooklyn borough president says city was unprepared for flooding
Brooklyn Borough Pres. Antonio Reynoso said they city was underprepared for Friday's major rain storm, which caused severe flooding, especially in his borough.
Jimmy Carter celebrates 99th birthday
Celebrating the longest-lived U.S. president this way was inconceivable not long ago.
Gov. Ned Lamont touts New Connecticut gun laws that take effect Sunday
It includes a ban on openly carrying firearms in public, which Lamont said will make a difference in public safety.
Rep. Jamaal Bowman pulls fire alarm ahead of funding bill vote
In a statement, Bowman said that he was "rushing to make" the vote and "came to a door that is usually open for votes but today would not open."
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DEA: New York City is hub for drug cartels & fentanyl distribution
The DEA estimates they seized about 1 million lethal doses of fentanyl worth about $1.5 million in a recent drug bust in the Bronx.
Some New Jersey hospitals reinstate mask mandate
Some hospitals in New Jersey are reinstating a mask mandate as COVID cases rise.
How to get the new COVID vaccine for free, with or without insurance
Americans still have ways to get vaccinated against COVID-19 at no out-of-pocket cost. Here's what to know.
NYPD swears in Dr. Lynn O'Connor, first Black female police surgeon
O'Connor, the chief of colorectal surgery at Mercy Hospital on Long Island and a mother of one, comes from a law enforcement family and says service is in her blood.
Free COVID tests available again ahead of expected fall and winter surge
Starting Monday, anyone can go to COVIDtests.gov to order up to four free at-home COVID tests per household.
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"Taylor Swift Effect" boosts ticket sales for Chiefs-Jets game
Fans don't yet know if Taylor Swift will watch Travis Kelce play the Jets on Oct. 1 – but they're apparently scooping up tickets, just in case.
Man indicted for murder of Tupac Shakur in 1996 drive-by shooting
A Nevada grand jury indicted Duane "Keffe D" Davis in the long-unsolved killing of rapper Tupac Shakur, prosecutors announced in court Friday.
Judge ending conservatorship between Michael Oher and Memphis couple
Judge Kathleen Gomes said she is terminating the agreement reached in 2004 that allowed Sean and Leigh Anne Tuohy to control Michael Oher's finances.
End of an era: Last Netflix DVDs being mailed out Friday
The once-iconic DVD-by-mail service obliterated Blockbuster video stores and provided a springboard into video streaming that's transformed entertainment.
Jersey City movie theater closed due to rat infestation
City officials said they closed the movie theater at the Newport Centre mall after rats were reportedly spotted getting in through several openings.
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Zach Wilson improves, but Jets unravel late in tight loss to Chiefs
New York battled back from an early 17-point hole only to go down 23-20 to the defending champions.
Liberty top Sun in Game 4, finally get back to WNBA Finals
Breanna Stewart scored 27 points in New York's 87-84 win in Game 4. Showdown with Las Vegas begins next Sunday.
Mets say goodbye to Buck Showalter with lopsided loss to Phillies
A season of great promise for the Amazins ended with a 74-87 record after Sunday's 9-1 defeat.
Yankees' brutally disappointing season ends with loss to Royals
With their 5-2 defeat on Sunday, the Bombers finished the season 82-80.
Showalter says he will not return as Mets manager in 2024
His departure clears the way for David Stearns, the presumptive new president of baseball operations, to pick a new manager.
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Riverdale dentists' office floods for second time this month
The dentists believe New York City isn't taking the time to properly investigate their recent recurring flood problem.
Inwood alternative high school adapts to asylum seeking students
Teens seeking asylum have found a new home environment at the High School for Excellence and Innovation.
School librarian shortage hitting New York City
Studies show students tend to perform better academically with a certified librarian in school.
New York City's first sustainable playground designed by kids opens
Twenty sustainable playgrounds will be built across the five boroughs by 2027, each unique to its neighborhood.
Ms. Lonnie following in the footsteps of South Bronx legend Ms. Fox to help the community
Residents say Ms. Lonnie is following in the footsteps of Ms. Fox, a legendary Bronx native who worked her whole life to better the community.
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Flooding leaves parts of New York City underwater
As much of the northeast experiences heavy rains, parts of New York City are beginning to flood.
Photos: Crowd turns chaotic during Union Square giveaway
Thousands of people flooded Union Square on Friday for a PlayStation giveaway promoted by livestreamer Kai Cenat.
Photos: Crane catches fire, partially collapses in NYC
A crane went up in flames high above Manhattan, then partially collapsed onto the street below.
Tony Bennett, N.Y. native and music legend, through the years
The Grammy Award winning singer who graced the stage for generations died at the age of 96.
Inside the Gilgo Beach murders investigation
A suspect has been charged in connection with a long-unsolved string of killings known as the Gilgo Beach murders.
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First Alert Weather: Expect to see the sun for the next few days
CBS New York's Vanessa Murdock is calling for a beautiful day on Monday, with a high of 77.
Farmingdale High School band makes music again
Freshmen members of the band recently gathered to play for the first time since the deadly bus crash killed two teachers in upstate New York. CBS New York's Jessica Moore reports.
Family of missing 9-year-old upstate asks for help from the public
New York State Police searched the park for hours on Sunday after the Charlotte Sena went missing on Saturday night. They now believe she may have been abducted. CBS New York's Tony Aiello reports.
Donald Trump's civil fraud trial set to begin Monday
Sources say the former president is expected to be in attendance in Lower Manhattan. CBS New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
First Alert Weather: Another beautiful day on Monday
CBS New York's Vanessa Murdock says we'll see sunny skies with a high in the mid to upper 70s.
