Sen. Chuck Schumer warns antisemitism is on the rise
Schumer's remarks during a nearly-45 minute speech on the Senate floor come at a sensitive time in the Israel-Hamas war.
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Schumer's remarks during a nearly-45 minute speech on the Senate floor come at a sensitive time in the Israel-Hamas war.
The Anti-Defamation League is reporting a sharp rise in antisemitic incidents on college campuses since the start of the Israel-Hamas war. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/46CYSHK
One Palestinian prisoner released by Israel said he now wants to "live a decent life without occupation."
More hostages have been released by Hamas and reunited with their families in Israel, extending the temporary pause in the war. Natalie Brand reports for CBS New York. Read more: https://cbsn.ws/46B607M
CBS New York's Ian Lee has the latest on the cease-fire between Israel and Hamas.
With Israel and Hamas extending their truce to facilitate more hostage and prisoner releases, there's joy for dozens of families – and calls for a longer cease-fire.
It comes after students at Hillside High School in Queens staged a controversial protest that generated plenty of headlines. CBS New York's John Dias reports.
Students streamed out of school Monday supervised by dozens of police, school safety agents and school officials.
David Banks went to his alma mater on Monday, Hillcrest High School in Queens, to address the protest of a teacher who attended a pro-Israel rally. CBS New York's Ali Bauman reports.
The announcement comes as Secretary of State Antony Blinken heads back to Israel. The hope is more American hostages will be released. CBS New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
Hamas released 11 hostages on Monday, officials said, a few hours after Qatar announced a deal to extend a short-term cease-fire in the Gaza Strip for two more days.
Hamas is expected to release more hostages, and Israel more Palestinian prisoners, under a cease-fire that has been extended 2 days, Qatar announced.
Hamas is expected to free more hostages from Gaza a day after releasing a 4-year-old American girl. CBS New York's Ian Lee reports.
A 4-year-old American citizen, whose parents were killed in the Oct. 7 attacks, was among the hostages handed over by the terror group.
The release of 4-year-old American Avigail Idan on Sunday gave families a sense of hope and comfort.
A man from New Jersey is hoping his daughter and son-in-law will be among the hostages released on Monday. CBS New York's Shosh Bedrosian has the story.
The release of 4-year-old American Avigail Idan on Sunday gave families a sense of hope and comfort. CBS New York's Shosh Bedrosian reports.
Among them was a 4-year-old American girl. CBS New York's Natalie Brand reports.
Seventeen hostages were released — 14 Israeli citizens, which includes Abigail, who is a joint Israeli-American citizen, and three foreign nationals, Israeli officials said.
Thousands of Israelis waiting in a square in Tel Aviv, hoping for the release of more hostages. CBS New York's Wendy Gillette reports.
More hostages are now home in Israel after being released by Hamas Saturday. CBS News correspondent Lilia Luciano reports. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3T0do9s
Following a lengthy delay, a second group of Hamas-held hostages were freed following the release of an initial group of 24 hostages on Friday.
More than a dozen Israeli hostages were released by Hamas after an hours-long delay Saturday. Michael George reports for CBS New York. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3T0do9s
Qatari and Egyptian mediators say Hamas agreed to release 13 Israelis and seven foreigners on Saturday in exchange for 39 Palestinians imprisoned by Israel.
Israeli officials said that Hamas is expected to release 14 hostages taken captive on Oct. 7 today as part of a deal between Israel and Hamas. In return, Israel will release 42 Palestinian prisoners. Meanwhile, the short-term cease-fire and ramped up humanitarian aid will continue. Lilia Luciano is in Tel Aviv with more.
Bo Bichette singled off Matt Festa to score automatic runner Francisco Lindor in the 10th inning, helping the Mets to a wild 6-5 victory over the Guardians.
The Bayonne 12U Little League team from New Jersey is heading to the Metro Region Tournament with their sights set on the Little League World Series.
New York City is activating its heat and flash flood emergency plans for Thursday and Friday due to dangerous heat and storms in the forecast.
At least 345 people — the majority in Colorado and Minnesota — have been sickened by a salmonella outbreak, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Gov. Kathy Hochul signed new legislation Wednesday to strengthen inspections on cooling towers in New York City.
New York City is activating its heat and flash flood emergency plans for Thursday and Friday due to dangerous heat and storms in the forecast.
Gov. Kathy Hochul signed new legislation Wednesday to strengthen inspections on cooling towers in New York City.
Questions are growing within the law enforcement community about how one of the Mount Vernon Police Department's top leaders was vetted.
The countdown to the 2026 US Open in New York City is on, but some tennis fans are frustrated by how much it costs to get in.
A man is accused of intentionally setting a fire that destroyed a historic Brooklyn church in June.
New York City and parts of New Jersey were under a flood watch due to downpours and strong storms Monday.
Stormy weather will return to the New York City area on Monday, bringing the threat of heavy rain and storms that may lead to flash flooding.
There's been a report of a bigfoot sighting near the Pachaug State Forest in Connecticut.
Heavy rain is complicating efforts to recover a teenage boy from the West River in New Haven. Strong currents and an increased flow have made the job even more difficult.
It's another rainy day in the Tri-State Area with a flood watch for parts of New York and Connecticut.
The Bayonne 12U Little League team from New Jersey is heading to the Metro Region Tournament with their sights set on the Little League World Series.
The family of a man who died at the Delaney Hall immigration detention center in Newark, New Jersey, is demanding justice.
Protesters gathered at the gates of Delaney Hall immigration detention center in Newark, New Jersey, Monday following the death of an ICE detainee.
The power was restored Tuesday morning after going out at the American Dream Mall in East Rutherford, N.J. Monday afternoon.
Strong downpours have dumped rain on parts of New York and New Jersey that are still recovering from last week's severe weather.
The Long Island Aquarium is asking the public to help name its newest resident – a Giant Pacific octopus.
Dangerous rip currents have been reported across New York area beaches in recent weeks, causing dozens of ocean rescues. As CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports, officials in the Town of Hempstead began a safety campaign Wednesday to educate swimmers on how to break the grip of a rip.
Communities across New York City and Long Island came together Tuesday for National Night Out.
On Long Island, a farm is helping kids cope using therapy horses. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
Suffolk County Police are trying to identify an Asian man whose body was discovered on Gilgo Beach in 2011.
Gov. Kathy Hochul signed new legislation Wednesday to strengthen inspections on cooling towers in New York City.
The Medical Aid in Dying law allows terminally ill adults to request a doctor to prescribe them lethal medication.
Former state health official Abdul El-Sayed faced Rep. Haley Stevens in the Democratic Senate primary in Michigan in a closely watched contest that represented the latest test of the party's divisions.
Federal authorities arrested a man who appeared to be monitoring security-planning activities at Trump National Golf Club in LA County ahead of the president's Southern California visit.
In total, 17 bills will be introduced in the City Council next month to increase safety regulations around e-bikes and e-scooters, while also strengthening enforcement of existing laws.
Gov. Kathy Hochul signed new legislation Wednesday to strengthen inspections on cooling towers in New York City.
The source of exposure for the Legionnaires cluster on Manhattan's Upper East Side has been eliminated, according to the New York City Health Department.
A seventh person has died from Legionnaires' disease in connection with the Upper East Side cluster, New York City's health commissioner said Thursday.
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.
Actor and comedian Bowen Yang will portray Mary Todd Lincoln in Broadway's "Oh, Mary!" for a limited 12-week run starting in September.
Designer John Galliano is known for his theatrical and dramatic designs, but his legacy is also marked by antisemitic and racist comments.
"The Sopranos" actor Vincent Pastore is being remembered as a fixture in his Bronx community.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
A new Broadway show based on Prince's movie and album "Purple Rain" will take the stage at Broadway's Majestic Theatre in March.
Bo Bichette singled off Matt Festa to score automatic runner Francisco Lindor in the 10th inning, helping the Mets to a wild 6-5 victory over the Guardians.
The Bayonne 12U Little League team from New Jersey is heading to the Metro Region Tournament with their sights set on the Little League World Series.
The countdown to the 2026 US Open in New York City is on, but some tennis fans are frustrated by how much it costs to get in.
The New York Yankees beat the St. Louis Cardinals 2-0 on Tuesday night.
The New York Mets defeated the Cleveland Guardians 6-2 on Tuesday night to snap a three-game losing streak.
Harlem Week 2026 brings past and present Harlemites together to honor the neighborhood's legacy.
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.
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 Scott Padgett has your First Alert Forecast for August 5 at 11 p.m.
A New Jersey Little League team has already made history by winning the state title, but the boys aren't done yet. They're vying for a chance at the Little League World Series. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
A 16-year-old was struck and killed by a Metro-North train Wednesday night in Norwalk, Connecticut.
Police made an arrest Wednesday in a raging fire that destroyed a historic church in Bushwick back in June. CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo reports.
Two sanitation workers are in the hospital after a crash in the Bronx.
