Netanyahu's U.N. speech is latest focal point for NYC mayoral candidates
Netanyahu's speech became a campaign opportunity to either highlight support or enumerate differences.
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Netanyahu's speech became a campaign opportunity to either highlight support or enumerate differences.
Netanyahu's appearance at the United Nations in drew protesters from both sides of the issue of Israel's war with Hamas in Gaza.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's speech to the United Nations became the key focal point for New York City's mayoral candidates Friday. CBS News New York political reporter Marcia Kramer has the story.
During his appearance in New York City, protesters on both sides of the issue of Israel's war with Hamas in Gaza gathered outside the U.N. headquarters. CBS News New York's Ali Bauman reports.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told fellow world leaders at the United Nations General Assembly that Israel "must finish the job" against Hamas in Gaza. His comments sparked mixed reactions with dozens of delegates from many nations walking out of the assembly hall as he began. CBS News New York's Doug Williams reports.
His appearance drew protesters outside the United Nations from both sides of the issue of Israel's war with Hamas in Gaza. CBS News New York's Tim McNicholas and Ali Bauman reports.
As Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu began speaking at the U.N. General Assembly in New York, dozens of people walked out of the room in protest.
The Israeli prime minister will address world leaders in New York City as pressure mounts over the war in Gaza. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
President Trump said Thursday he will not let Israel annex the West Bank, an idea that has circulated among some hardliners in Benjamin Netanyahu's government.
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas addressed the United Nations Thursday, making a renewed plea for help to end the war with Israel. Abbas made a direct plea to President Trump. CBS News New York's Jessica Moore reports.
CBS News New York's Alice Gainer has more on the president's speech on Tuesday.
World leaders met to discuss a two-state solution and formally recognizing Palestine as a state, but they acknowledge the plan cannot move forward unless Hamas returns all 48 hostages, and a ceasefire ending death and destruction in Gaza is put in place. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
High-level debate begins Tuesday, which is also when President Trump is expected to speak. Gridlock alert days are in effect all week because of traffic and road closures. CBS News New York's Jenna DeAngelis reports.
Gridlock alert days are in effect, with heavy traffic and road closures expected in Midtown. CBS News New York's Jenna DeAngelis has what you need to know.
The New Jersey native spoke at a Manhattan gala supporting the Israel Defense Forces after spending more than a year in Hamas custody.
For the first time, we're hearing from Edan Alexander, the New Jersey man who was trapped in Hamas captivity for nearly a year and a half. He was released in May and returned to a parade in his hometown of Tenafly. CBS News New York's Alecia Reid reports he is vowing to return to Israel.
The New Jersey native made his first public remarks since being freed at a Manhattan gala supporting the Israel Defense Forces. CBS News New York's Alecia Reid reports.
A federal judge ordered the former Columbia grad student to be deported to Algeria, where he is a citizen, or to Syria, where he was born. CBS News New York's Christina Fan has the details.
Police say the flag was set on fire outside a temple in Tenafly.
Israel's military says troops have "begun pushing into the heart of Gaza City," renewing its call for thousands of war-weary civilians to evacuate.
Experts commissioned by the U.N. Human Rights Council say Israeli forces are "continuing to commit" genocide in Gaza. Israel calls the report Hamas lies.
It comes comes as the United Nations accuses Israel of committing genocide. The Hamas-controlled Ministry of Health reports nearly 65,000 people have been killed in Gaza since the Oct. 7, 2023 attacks. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
The latest development comes as a United Nations panel levels new allegations of genocide claims, which Israel strongly denies.
The United States, Israel's closest ally, reiterated its opposition to the New York Declaration and the General Assembly resolution endorsing implementation of a two-state solution.
The president says he's unhappy with the way the attack on Hamas leaders occurred, while also calling it an "unfortunate incident that could serve as an opportunity for peace."
The Rent Guidelines Board might be on the verge of fulfilling Mayor Zohran Mamdani's signature campaign promise after it voted to support hikes ranging from 0-4%.
The fatal fire erupted just before 1:30 a.m. Sunday at a boarded-up house on Sycamore Avenue in Hempstead, Nassau County fire officials said.
A Dutch-flagged cruise ship that was hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak reached Spain's Canary Islands early Sunday morning.
The Milwaukee Brewers rallied past the New York Yankees 4-3 on Saturday.
A woman is mourning the loss of her brother after he was stabbed to death in a random attack in Times Square late Monday night.
The Rent Guidelines Board might be on the verge of fulfilling Mayor Zohran Mamdani's signature campaign promise after it voted to support hikes ranging from 0-4%.
The fatal fire erupted just before 1:30 a.m. Sunday at a boarded-up house on Sycamore Avenue in Hempstead, Nassau County fire officials said.
A woman is mourning the loss of her brother after he was stabbed to death in a random attack in Times Square late Monday night.
A wake was held Saturday for a mother and daughter killed in Monday's tragic apartment building fire in Inwood.
Tenants in NYCHA's Queensbridge Houses in Long Island City say they've been living without gas in their units for several weeks.
An unsettled pattern continues through the entire Mother's Day weekend in the New York City area.
After summer-like warmth, rainy weather and cooler temperatures return to the New York City area mid-week.
A cool weekend is ahead for the New York City area before warmer weather returns.
Some residual showers may linger into early Sunday morning, but the majority of the rainfall should be over by sunrise.
Amtrak announced Thursday it is suing Metro-North for allegedly blocking nonrevenue trains on a portion of the busy Northeast Corridor for over two months.
A man was arrested after a police standoff forced Bridgewater, New Jersey, residents to shelter in place for over 24 hours, officials say.
A woman has been charged with theft for taking a dog outside a Clifton, New Jersey, home in April, police say.
An unsettled pattern continues through the entire Mother's Day weekend in the New York City area.
The owners of Boulevard Drinks in Jersey City's Journal Square said new building owners gave them until May 27 to get out.
A New Jersey neighborhood was ordered to shelter in place all day as police investigated at a home in Bridgewater Township.
The fatal fire erupted just before 1:30 a.m. Sunday at a boarded-up house on Sycamore Avenue in Hempstead, Nassau County fire officials said.
Unions representing thousands of LIRR workers rallied Saturday amid a dispute with the MTA that could trigger their first strike in decades.
A new proposal on Long Island could change how quickly a business has to hand over surveillance video to police during an investigation.
The MTA and five of its unions are embroiled in a contract dispute that could trigger the LIRR's first work stoppage in more than 30 years.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a $268 billion budget that includes a pied-à-terre tax targeting wealthy New York City second home owners.
The Rent Guidelines Board might be on the verge of fulfilling Mayor Zohran Mamdani's signature campaign promise after it voted to support hikes ranging from 0-4%.
A new proposal on Long Island could change how quickly a business has to hand over surveillance video to police during an investigation.
The Trump administration announced a major expansion of its denaturalization campaign targeting foreign-born American citizens accused of fraudulently obtaining U.S. citizenship.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said in a statement that the documents "have long fueled justified speculation — and it's time the American people see it for themselves."
New York City's Rent Guidelines Board held a preliminary vote Thursday proposing a potential increase for 1 million rent-stabilized apartments across the five boroughs.
A Dutch-flagged cruise ship that was hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak reached Spain's Canary Islands early Sunday morning.
More than 100 people from a cruise ship dealing with an outbreak of the rare and deadly hantavirus are set to be disembarked.
Two New Jersey residents were potentially exposed to a person infected with hantavirus, according to health officials.
Three passengers have been evacuated from a cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak, as related cases are confirmed in Switzerland and South Africa.
The FDA announced its first authorization of fruit-flavored electronic cigarettes intended for adult smokers, a major policy shift after months of appeals to President Trump from the vaping industry.
"The Pitt" star Isa Briones is bringing heightened pride and Filipino presence to both stage and screen.
Broadway's "The Book of Mormon" has canceled two weeks of performances following a fire at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre.
Uzo Aduba and Darren Criss announced the 2026 Tony nominees for select categories on "CBS Mornings" on Tuesday.
Rihanna, Sabrina Carpenter, Madonna, and Beyoncé all wore their best looks to celebrate the "Costume Art" theme at the 2026 Met Gala. Here are some of the best moments, photos, and more from the night.
Firefighters responded to Broadway's Eugene O'Neill Theater Monday morning after a blaze broke out.
The Milwaukee Brewers rallied past the New York Yankees 4-3 on Saturday.
The Arizona Diamondbacks beat the New York Mets 2-1 for a much-needed win on Saturday night.
Rookie Jorge Ruvalcaba, Cade Cowell and Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting scored goals to lead the Red Bulls to a 3-1 victory the Fire on Saturday.
Mark Vientos led off the 10th inning with a tiebreaking double to help the New York Mets beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 3-1 on Friday night.
Jacob Misiorowski reached 103 mph on 10 pitches while pitching two-hit ball over six innings in the Brewers' 6-0 victory over the Yankees on Friday.
For more than four decades, residents living beside Brooklyn's District 13 Sanitation Garage in Coney Island have been waiting for the facility to move away from their homes.
There's a swim club in Harlem teaching kids a lifesaving skill, and they're turning timid swimmers into competitors.
The Davis Center at the Harlem Meer is celebrating one year of providing year-round recreation space to New Yorkers while still spreading the word to residents.
Residents displaced by a deadly apartment building fire in Inwood say it was only a matter of time before their building went up in flames.
In New York City, where land is at a premium, a stockpile of pristine soil unearthed at construction sites helps lower emissions and support urban farmers.
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.
A lot of people like the idea of robots vacuuming, but what about performing an appendectomy or teaching a class?
Archie Gottesman is the co-founder of JewBelong, a nonpartisan nonprofit group that seeks to stop the spread of antisemitism.
Kenny Burgos is head of the New York Apartment Association, a group representing landlords of buildings with rent-stabilized apartments.
Marcia Kramer interviews Kenny Burgos, the head of the New York Apartment Association, and Archie Gottesman, co-founder of JewBelong.
President Trump said he thinks that Iran will make its decision soon. CBS News' Wendy Gillette reports.
