N.J. pastor returns to Sunday service after being released by ICE
Yeison Cortes Vasquez was back at his church in Elizabeth, New Jersey, on Sunday, one day after being released from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody.
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Yeison Cortes Vasquez was back at his church in Elizabeth, New Jersey, on Sunday, one day after being released from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody.
Pope Leo XIV and President Trump, two of the most influential Americans in the world, are at odds over the war in Iran and the federal crackdown on immigration in the United States.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said Rolbert Joachin repeatedly hit a woman in the head with a hammer at a gas station in Fort Myers, killing her.
President Trump posted a video of a deadly hammer attack in Florida while attacking immigration policies.
A pastor in New Jersey was taken into custody by immigration agents while working at his day job, according to church members.
President Trump is seeking to end birthright citizenship, after years of criticizing the constitutional right.
Congress has yet to approve funding for the Department of Homeland Security, which has been shut down for over 40 days.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill announced the lawsuit to stop an immigration detention center from opening in Roxbury Township.
Gov. Kathy Hochul and Tom Homan, President Trump's border czar, held a closed-door meeting on immigration.
The New York City Council held a hearing Thursday on sanctuary city laws, and how well agencies are complying, prompting a rally outside City Hall.
A legal case brought by a Columbia student who was detained by immigration agents inside her off-campus apartment has been dismissed, according to court records.
New Jersey is facing a lawsuit over a recent directive limiting immigration operations in state-controlled buildings.
Despite unanimous opposition from the mayor of Roxbury Township, New Jersey, and its town council, ICE will eventually open a detention center in town.
Tensions are high in Elizabeth, New Jersey, where some families say the school board is ignoring their concerns about increased ICE activity in the community.
An immigration judge has dismissed the Trump administration's deportation case against Mohsen Mahdawi, a Palestinian graduate student and Columbia protest leader.
Two men were detained Sunday by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents near a church in Union City, New Jersey, and the arrests were captured on video.
Dylan, who is a U.S. citizen, told CBS News the day seemed normal — until he heard his classmates suddenly start shouting "ICE."
Border czar Tom Homan announced Thursday that Operation Metro Surge in Minnesota is concluding, with a drawdown of federal immigration officers set to occur over the course of next week.
Vilma Palacios is one of thousands who have given up their immigration cases and voluntarily left the U.S. after being detained. More detainees are opting for voluntary departure than ever before, a CBS News analysis found.
A public meeting was held on Tuesday night in Morris County, New Jersey, after shots were fired earlier in the day in Roxbury Townshp during an ICE operation.
The official DHS statistics, which had not been previously reported, provide the most detailed look yet into who ICE has arrested during the Trump administration's crackdown.
In his first few weeks leading New Jersey's second largest city, Mayor James Solomon is dealing with a big snowstorm, ICE arrests and a stunning budget deficit. See the full interview with CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer.
New Mayor James Solomon discusses ICE and his city's stunning budget deficit, and Andrew Yang shares thoughts from his new book "Hey Yang, Where's My Thousand Bucks?" Watch the interviews with CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer.
Mamdani signed an executive order boosting restrictions for federal immigration agents on city property.
Since federal immigration agents fatally shot a man in Minnesota, the state's top corrections official told CBS News there have been "conversations" with the federal government
Parking at MetLife Stadium will not be allowed during the FIFA World Cup games there this summer.
A new initiative from New York state is putting about $70 million up for grabs to community organizations that are more vulnerable to hate crimes and attacks.
Fifty years after NYC passed a landmark law requiring window guards, residents say some landlords still aren't getting the message.
The lawsuit involved dozens of states that alleged Live Nation undermined competition and drove up ticket prices.
The man at the center of an arrest video that has drawn the ire of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and other elected officials spoke out on Wednesday afternoon.
Parking at MetLife Stadium will not be allowed during the FIFA World Cup games there this summer.
A new initiative from New York state is putting about $70 million up for grabs to community organizations that are more vulnerable to hate crimes and attacks.
Fifty years after NYC passed a landmark law requiring window guards, residents say some landlords still aren't getting the message.
The man at the center of an arrest video that has drawn the ire of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and other elected officials spoke out on Wednesday afternoon.
A New Jersey man who organized the popular SantaCon in New York City was a con man himself, federal prosecutors allege.
The unseasonable warm stretch of weather continues Wednesday as temperatures could break records for parts of New York.
Parts of the New York area could see record high temperatures during a summerlike stretch of weather this week.
A major warmup, featuring summer-like temperatures in the 80s, will take over the Eastern Seaboard beginning Monday.
New York City and the Tri-State Area are finally turning the corner to warmer weather this 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.
Parking at MetLife Stadium will not be allowed during the FIFA World Cup games there this summer.
CBS News New York is investigating the cashless tolling system in New York and New Jersey. Unpaid tolls can spiral into crushing debt — but that's just one of many issues drivers face.
The unseasonable warm stretch of weather continues Wednesday as temperatures could break records for parts of New York.
Ashly Robinson, an influencer who went by Ashlee Jenae online, died on a trip with her fiancé in Zanzibar. Now, her family is searching for answers.
A report in "The Athletic" says NJ Transit is considering charging more than $100 for round-trip tickets from New York Penn Station to MetLife Stadium for World Cup games.
CBS News New York is investigating the cashless tolling system in New York and New Jersey. Unpaid tolls can spiral into crushing debt — but that's just one of many issues drivers face.
The unseasonable warm stretch of weather continues Wednesday as temperatures could break records for parts of New York.
Three lawsuits have been filed in New York and New Jersey after recalled barbeque grill brushes allegedly caused injuries.
There are some workforce worries at Long Island farm stands and wineries after ICE agents were recently spotted in East End towns.
Fire departments across New York are opening their doors this weekend in a bid to attract sorely needed new volunteers.
A new initiative from New York state is putting about $70 million up for grabs to community organizations that are more vulnerable to hate crimes and attacks.
The man at the center of an arrest video that has drawn the ire of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and other elected officials spoke out on Wednesday afternoon.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani proposed a pied-à-terre tax on second homes in New York City that are worth more than $5 million.
President Trump has sparked a religious uproar with his attacks on Pope Leo XIV. On Tuesday, New York Archbishop Ronald Hicks chimed in.
New York City and the Tri-State Area are gearing up for a big summer. Major events include the 2026 FIFA World Cup and America's 250th birthday celebration. In New York City, police say they're prepared to keep everyone safe.
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.
The Rock And Roll Hall of Fame unveiled its list of inductees for 2026, and it includes the Wu-Tang Clan, the legendary, local hip-hop collective.
Jury selection for Harvey Weinstein's rape retrial in a Manhattan courtroom began Tuesday. He is being accused of raping actress Jessica Mann in 2013.
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.
Parking at MetLife Stadium will not be allowed during the FIFA World Cup games there this summer.
World Series MVP Yoshinobu Yamamoto and rookie Nolan McLean dueled through seven innings before the Los Angeles Dodgers edged the New York Mets 2-1.
The Los Angeles Angels beat the New York Yankees 7-1 on Tuesday night.
The Boston Bruins clinched the top wild-card spot in the Eastern Conference with a 4-0 win over the New Jersey Devils on Tuesday night.
The Carolina Hurricanes defeated the New York Islanders 2-1 on Tuesday night.
Brooklyn officials announced a first-of-its-kind initiative to build sensory rooms in every District 75 elementary school.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's administration unveiled a dramatic traffic redesign at Brooklyn's Grand Army Plaza.
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.
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 John Elliott has your First Alert Forecast for April 15 at 6 p.m.
They only bloom for just a few weeks each year, but cherry blossoms may be more fragile than you think. CBS News New York's John Dias spoke with the local volunteers keeping the beautiful trees protected.
Students on Long Island learned a valuable lesson Wednesday from a Suffolk County Police therapy dog.
The new play "The Fear of 13" opens on Broadway on Wednesday night. Oscar winner Adrien Brody and actress Tessa Thompson will be making their Broadway debuts.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani are proposing a tax on second homes of the ultrawealthy who own posh property in New York City but are not residents. CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
