1st homeless shelter for transgender people opening in NYC
New York City is opening the nation's first city-funded homeless shelter specifically for transgender and gender-nonconforming people.
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New York City is opening the nation's first city-funded homeless shelter specifically for transgender and gender-nonconforming people.
Mental health and homelessness are major concerns for public safety in New York City. Recently released data from the Adams Administration showed the efficacy of the Mayor's involuntary removal policy giving police the authority to take people experiencing a mental health crisis directly to treatment. But the program is drawing criticism from some members of the city council in a new report, finding racial disparities as well as a lack in the treatment promised. CBS News law enforcement expert Richard Esposito weighs in report's findings, and explains how the program works.
One of Mayor Eric Adams' signature mental health care programs is in question after a City Council report suggested it's ineffective.
Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn residents are rallying against the construction of a homeless shelter in their community. Many say they were tricked by developers.
Outreach groups have been working overnight to get people the help that they need. CBS News New York's Jennifer Bisram reports.
Elected officials in Paterson, New Jersey have voted down a proposal that would fine or jail people sleeping in public spaces.
As CBS News New York's Nick Caloway reports, homeless advocates and community members have pushed back against one proposal by city officials.
Mayor Eric Adams announced a new plan Wednesday to help address the issue of of homeless people with mental illness.
Mayor Ras Baraka said Wednesday a program that has cut homelessness in Newark by half will be expanded.
CBS News New York's Alice Gainer has more on hizzoner's plan.
Mayor Ras Baraka said it's part of an effort that started with new housing and is now trying to solve the root of the problem. CBS News New York's Christine Sloan reports.
Mayor Adams says that under the new "Bridge to Home" plan, NYC Health + Hospitals will offer patients with serious mental illness who are ready for discharge from the hospital but do not have a place to go intensive treatment and comprehensive support. Watch his news conference.
New York had the second highest number of homeless people in the United States in 2024, at just over 158,000.
Federal officials say homelessness rose 18% in 2024, driven mostly by a lack of affordable housing.
A Long Island father and son are having a Christmas like no other. They've just moved from a homeless shelter into their own apartment, thanks to Catholic Charities.
Some expectant mothers in New York City will get monthly checks to help with housing through a first-of-its-kind program.
At the Vietnam Veterans Memorial & Museum in Holmdel on Monday, Acting New Jersey Gov. Tahesha Way touted the "Bringing Veterans Home" plan.
Nepotism, lack of competitive bidding and exorbitant salaries are inflating the cost to shelter asylum seekers and the homeless, according to NYC investigators.
Nepotism, lack of competitive bidding and exorbitant salaries are inflating New York City's cost to shelter asylum seekers and the homeless, according to an investigation. CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
A new report shows the number of people who are experiencing homelessness and living on New York City streets continues to go up.
East Elmhurst residents say a homeless and migrant shelter is driving up crime in the neighborhood. Local leaders and advocates gathered on Ditmars Boulevard on Sunday. CBS New York's Jessica Moore reports.
New York City has started evicting migrants from the shelter system, under watchful eye of the Legal Aid Society.
For the first time, residents living in an New York City shelter won't have to leave their beloved pets behind. The Uplift Families Residence in the Bronx has 161 units that can house approximately 587 people.
At just 15, Vedant Vohra built an app that links New Yorkers in need to nearby resources.
At just 15 years old, Vedant Vohra built an app that links New Yorkers in need to nearby resources. CBS New York's Zinnia Maldonado reports.
A man was shot and killed Friday just steps away from a church in New York City, the NYPD says.
A 14-year-old boy from New York is accused of building homemade explosive devices and blowing up a porta-potty in a local park.
Engel represented parts of Westchester County and the north Bronx for over 30 years in the House of Representatives from 1989-2021.
A 75-year-old woman says she was attacked by a dog walker in front of her New York City home after being accused of splashing ammonia on a group going by.
NASA's Artemis II astronauts are set to return to Earth with a splashdown landing in the Pacific Ocean after making a high-speed reentry through the atmosphere.
A man was shot and killed Friday just steps away from a church in New York City, the NYPD says.
A 14-year-old boy from New York is accused of building homemade explosive devices and blowing up a porta-potty in a local park.
Engel represented parts of Westchester County and the north Bronx for over 30 years in the House of Representatives from 1989-2021.
A 75-year-old woman says she was attacked by a dog walker in front of her New York City home after being accused of splashing ammonia on a group going by.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is marking 100 days in office Friday as he continues to pursue his ambitious policy agenda.
New York City and the Tri-State Area are finally turning the corner to warmer weather next week.
When UConn plays Michigan for the NCAA Men's Basketball championship tonight in Indianapolis, there are a few places in New York City where fans can root on their schools.
The average price for a gallon of gas in New York City is now $4.11, which is 82 cents higher than a month ago, according to AAA.
Rain has returned for Easter Sunday in the New York area after the holiday weekend kicked off with May-like weather.
UConn's jaw-dropping buzzer beater catapulted them to the Final Four.
New York City and the Tri-State Area are finally turning the corner to warmer weather next week.
Kishan Patel, who was shot by a former NYPD officer in 2024, has returned home after more than a year of rehab.
Spring has sprung, but piles of snow are still melting in New Jersey more than six weeks after a blizzard slammed the Tri-State Area.
The burglars smashed into the Perth Amboy business within seconds and then came face-to-face-with the owners.
A New Jersey family's beloved dog has been returned after it was apparently taken right off their back porch.
Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann answered a judge's preliminary questions before pleading guilty to murdering seven women and admitting to killing an eighth.
Rex Heuermann pleads guilty to murdering seven women tied to the years-long Gilgo Beach serial killer investigation.
Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann pleaded guilty to seven counts and admitted guilt in the death of an eighth woman.
Rex Heuermann was arrested in 2023. He admitted to killing eight women in the Gilgo Beach area of Long Island between 1993 and 2011.
Long Beach, Long Island, is holding a public hearing Tuesday night regarding the loosening of alcohol restrictions on its iconic boardwalk.
Engel represented parts of Westchester County and the north Bronx for over 30 years in the House of Representatives from 1989-2021.
Former Vice President Kamala Harris said that she might run for president in 2028, telling a gathering in New York that she is considering mounting a third bid for the White House.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is marking 100 days in office Friday as he continues to pursue his ambitious policy agenda.
New York City business owners are pushing on the State Legislature to pass Gov. Kathy Hochul's reforms that would roll back some of the climate legislation passed by New York state in 2019.
First lady Melania Trump delivered a televised statement denying a relationship with the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Advocates fear New York state could be taking a step back when it comes to biomarker testing access for those with Medicaid.
What started as a sinus infection left a Long Island teenager fighting for his life, requiring emergency brain surgery.
Older adults in New Jersey recorded the highest number of suspected overdose deaths in 2025, according to the New Jersey Department of Health.
The first case of mpox clade I has been detected in New York City, health officials said Friday. Of the two types of mpox, clade I is known to cause more severe disease and death.
Heights University Hospital, formerly known as Christ Hospital, shuttered its emergency room Saturday night.
Afrika Bambaataa, a rapper and producer, was best known for breakthrough tracks like 1982's "Planet Rock" and for founding the Universal Zulu Nation art collective.
A federal judge in New York has tossed out actor Blake Lively's sexual harassment claims against actor Justin Baldoni over their roles in the movie "It Ends With Us," but left intact a claim for retaliation.
Atlanta rapper Gucci Mane was lured to a Dallas studio for a meeting, then allegedly kidnapped and robbed by a group including rappers Pooh Shiesty and Big30.
Megan Thee Stallion was released from a New York City hospital after she got sick during a performance of "Moulin Rouge! The Musical."
The price hike raises the cost of the standard plan with ads by $1 per month and the cost of the standard and premium plans by $2.
Eduardo Rodríguez outdueled Nolan McLean in a rematch of the World Baseball Classic final on Thursday night, leading the Diamondbacks to a 7-1 win over the Mets.
The Knicks stayed alive in the race for the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference with a 112-106 victory over Jayson Tatum and the Celtics on Thursday night.
The Pacers snapped a three-game skid with a 123-94 win over the Nets on Thursday night.
The Islanders defeated the Maple Leafs 5-3 on Thursday night in Peter DeBoer's first game as New York's coach.
The Pittsburgh Penguins clinched a playoff spot by defeating the New Jersey Devils 5-2 on Thursday night.
New York City business owners are pushing on the State Legislature to pass Gov. Kathy Hochul's reforms that would roll back some of the climate legislation passed by New York state in 2019.
Ismael Ox lost his right hand as a child in a grenade attack, survived homelessness in the U.S., and became a citizen, all while training to represent Team USA in para Taekwondo.
These kids from Brooklyn are playing tennis in their school hallways, cafeterias and auditoriums, to make the most of limited space and resources.
Preparations for Passover in Brooklyn blend centuries-old rituals with modern traditions unique to each family.
New York has filed a lawsuit against solar company Attyx, saying it didn't just sell panels, it sold promises it couldn't keep.
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 Community FoodBank of New Jersey's annual 24-hour pack-a-thon got underway Friday.
It's been one year since Peishuan Fan and JuanJuan Zwang, a wealthy Long Island couple, vanished without a trace, leaving behind two sons. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
Former Vice President Kamala Harris is not ruling out running for president again, she said Friday at the National Action Network's annual convention in Midtown.
The Artemis II astronauts are preparing for Friday's splashdown off the southern California coast. Gwen Baumgardner reports.
A man was shot and killed Friday just steps away from a church in Queens. CBS News New York's Andrew Ramos reports.
