Bruce Blakeman on college protests, antisemitism, guns and more
The Nassau County executive isn't afraid to push the envelope as he runs one of the most affluent areas of New York. Watch Marcia Kramer's interview with Bruce Blakeman on "The Point."
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The Nassau County executive isn't afraid to push the envelope as he runs one of the most affluent areas of New York. Watch Marcia Kramer's interview with Bruce Blakeman on "The Point."
A highly anticipated state department report concludes that Israel may have violated humanitarian rights laws in its military actions in Gaza. This comes as House Democrats say they are unhappy with President Joe Biden's Gaza policy. CBS New York's Dick Brennan reports.
The highly anticipated State Department report doesn't formally conclude Israel is in violation of U.S. or international law.
NYC Mayor Eric Adams is offering $5,000 of his own money for information leading to the arrest of whoever vandalized a WWI statue Monday night.
President Biden said in an interview with CNN he's "made it clear" to Israelis that "they're not going to get our support" if they attack Rafah's population centers.
Nearly two dozen faculty members at The New School put up tents in the Greenwich Village school's lobby on Wednesday.
Jewish students and leaders are not happy with Rutgers University's agreement with pro-Palestinian protesters.
They are demanding the administration divest from several weapons manufacturing companies. CBS New York's Ali Bauman reports.
The agreement, which is contingent upon no more disruptions or protests breaking out on campus, is facing criticism from some lawmakers, including New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy. CBS New York's Christine Sloan reports.
The Israeli military says it's reopened the Kerem Shalom crossing into Gaza, a key terminal for the entry of humanitarian aid, but the nearby Rafah crossing seized by Israel was still closed.
Chancellor David Banks will testify Wednesday about antisemitism at schools. As CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook reports, he is speaking before the same Congressional committee that questioned college presidents and cost some their jobs.
Israeli forces took "operational control" of the Gaza side of the vital Rafah border crossing as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu dismissed the latest cease-fire proposal.
A display of 500 drones above the Statue of Liberty formed messages and images calling for the release of hostages taken in the Oct. 7 attack in Israel.
In wake of last week's pro-Palestinian protests, all is quiet on Rutgers' New Brunswick campus as students finish up finals.
In the wake of last week's demonstrations, all is quiet on the New Brunswick campus as students finish up finals. CBS New York's Nick Caloway reports.
Pro-Palestinian protesters started at Hunter College and tried to get to the Met Gala on Monday night in New York City.
Pro-Palestinian protesters departed Hunter College on Monday and descended on the Met Gala in New York City. Police say 27 people were arrested. CBS New York's Christina Fan has the details.
CBS New York's Dick Brennan has latest on the negotiations between Israel and Hamas to end the fight and safely return the hostages.
The protesters at times clashed with police and even pro-Israel supporters on Madison Avenue and in Central Park, just outside of the massive police perimeter. CBS New York's Jennifer Bisram has the latest.
Columbia University said Monday it is canceling its main commencement ceremony after weeks of protests and turmoil on campus.
Chopper 2's Dan Rice was over the scene and has the latest on their progress.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office says the proposal is "far from meeting Israel's core demands."
CBS New York's Dave Carlin has more on the demonstrators' movements and how Hunter switched to an all-remote learning option.
Israel stepped up operations in Rafah and Hamas said it had agreed to a peace plan. Meanwhile in New York City, Columbia has canceled its main graduation ceremony, and protesters kept demonstrating. CBS New York's Jessica Moore, Mahsa Saeidi and Dave Carlin report.
Earlier Monday, the Israeli military ordered thousands of Palestinians to evacuate eastern Rafah before the invasion. CBS New York's Jessica Moore reports.
Police are looking for the suspect who allegedly punched an MTA conductor on a Queens subway platform.
Jury selection is set to begin Tuesday in the trial of luxury real estate brokers Oren and Tal Alexander and their brother Alon on sex trafficking charges.
The New Jersey Devils defeated the Calgary Flames 2-1 in an overtime game on Monday night.
The New York Islanders defeated the Vancouver Canucks 4-3 on Monday night in Canada.
The New York Giants will officially introduce their new head coach John Harbaugh Tuesday at noon.
Police are looking for the suspect who allegedly punched an MTA conductor on a Queens subway platform.
Jury selection is set to begin Tuesday in the trial of luxury real estate brokers Oren and Tal Alexander and their brother Alon on sex trafficking charges.
The New York Giants will officially introduce their new head coach John Harbaugh Tuesday at noon.
Dangerously cold weather is gripping the Tri-State with little relief as the frigid temperatures continue into the weekend.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders joined striking New York City nurses on the picket line Tuesday.
Dangerously cold weather is gripping the Tri-State with little relief as the frigid temperatures continue into the weekend.
Many dangers lurk when the temperature plummets, including hypothermia, frostbite and even a heart attack.
The weekend of snow in the New York City area finally wrapped up overnight, but don't let it fool you. Temperatures are about to plummet.
Snow fell in New York City and across the Tri-State Area on Sunday morning and evening, leaving a good amount to measure in its wake.
David Grullon Jr. killed a 34-year-old Connecticut man after he fired a gun and the bullet went through the wall.
The New York Giants will officially introduce their new head coach John Harbaugh Tuesday at noon.
Dangerously cold weather is gripping the Tri-State with little relief as the frigid temperatures continue into the weekend.
Mikie Sherrill will be inaugurated on Tuesday morning in Newark, where she will become the first Democratic woman to hold New Jersey's highest office.
Many dangers lurk when the temperature plummets, including hypothermia, frostbite and even a heart attack.
Students in New Jersey will soon learn cursive in school, thanks to a law signed by Gov. Phil Murphy.
Dangerously cold weather is gripping the Tri-State with little relief as the frigid temperatures continue into the weekend.
The weekend of snow in the New York City area finally wrapped up overnight, but don't let it fool you. Temperatures are about to plummet.
Snow fell in New York City and across the Tri-State Area on Sunday morning and evening, leaving a good amount to measure in its wake.
A Long Island nurse was seen on a nanny camera hitting a non-verbal child that he was caring for, leaving bruises on the boy's body.
The first of this weekend's two rounds of snow blanketed the Tri-State Area on Saturday.
Mikie Sherrill will be inaugurated on Tuesday morning in Newark, where she will become the first Democratic woman to hold New Jersey's highest office.
New Jersey will soon have its first female Democratic governor. Mikie Sherrill will be sworn into office Tuesday, succeeding Gov. Phil Murphy.
As his standoff with America's closest allies escalates, President Trump says not getting the Nobel Peace Prize means he's no longer obligated "to think purely of Peace."
Looking overseas, there is wide opposition to the idea of taking Greenland by force.
Shimamura most recently served as the City Department of Parks and Recreation's Manhattan borough commissioner, Mamdani said.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders joined striking New York City nurses on the picket line Tuesday.
New York City's largest nurses strike is now in Week 2 and it appears negotiations toward a deal remain at a standstill.
Negotiators for major New York City hospitals and the state nurses union returned to the bargaining table as the city's largest nurses strike enters a fifth day.
Nurses continue to hold the picket line as the largest nurses' strike in New York City history is on its third day with no end in sight.
Nurses say health care benefits and workplace safety are their main reasons for striking, and are refusing to go back to work until their demands are met.
Kianna Underwood, a former Nickelodeon child actress, was identified as the woman killed in a hit-and-run in Brooklyn.
John Forté, the Grammy-nominated musician known for his work with the Fugees, was found dead in his home in Massachusetts.
The 2026 Golden Globes honored the standouts in both film and television from last year. See the full list of winners and nominees.
Here is everything you need to know about how to watch and stream the 2026 Golden Globes.
Bob Weir wrote or co-wrote and sang lead vocals on Grateful Dead classics including "Sugar Magnolia," "One More Saturday Night" and "Mexicali Blues."
The New Jersey Devils defeated the Calgary Flames 2-1 in an overtime game on Monday night.
The New York Islanders defeated the Vancouver Canucks 4-3 on Monday night in Canada.
The New York Giants will officially introduce their new head coach John Harbaugh Tuesday at noon.
Alex Killorn broke a second-period tie, rugged newcomer Jeffrey Viel scored his first goal of the season and the Anaheim Ducks beat the New York Rangers 5-3 on Monday night.
Dillon Brooks scored 27 points, Devin Booker had 23 and the Suns beat the Nets 126-117 on Monday night.
Puppet shows, peaceful protests and acts of service helped families reflect on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy through a child's perspective.
Nearly 100 tenants from three different buildings managed by A&E Real Estate on the Upper West Side rallied on Monday.
A group in Queens has banded together to revive landlines and give their children a simpler way to socialize.
A city-approved plan to rezone a stretch of Atlantic Avenue is expected to bring thousands of new apartments to Brooklyn, but tenant advocates say the deal falls short for lower-income residents and could accelerate displacement.
A three-year pilot run by the Brooklyn Justice Initiative and the Mayor's Office of Criminal Justice aims to improve court compliance and reduce recidivism by meeting participants where they live.
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.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Dogs got decked out for the annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade in New York City's East Village on Saturday.
Cosplayers flooded New York City's Javits Center in October 2024 for the annual New York Comic Con convention.
Political Analyst Trip Yang discusses some of Mikie Sherrill's campaign promises as she is set to be sworn in on Tuesday.
Luxury real estate brokers Oren and Tal Alexander and their brother Alon are accused of using their wealth and influence to rape and sexually abuse dozens of women from 2002-2021.
You can help decide the first book for Club Calvi for 2026. The choices are "The Unwritten Rules of Magic" by Harper Ross, "Just Watch Me" by Lior Torenberg, and "A Beast Slinks Towards Beijing" by Alice Evelyn Yang.
New York officers are asking for the public's help in identifying a person who allegedly punched an MTA employee in the face on Sunday afternoon.
It's week two of the New York City nurses strike, with no end in sight. Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Sen. Bernie Sanders are expected to join nurses on the picket line Tuesday. CBS News New York's Aziza Shuler reports.
