Jimmy Kimmel responds to the Trumps' calls for him to be fired
The Trumps are calling for the late-night host to be fired over a joke he made before the White House Correspondents Dinner last week.
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The Trumps are calling for the late-night host to be fired over a joke he made before the White House Correspondents Dinner last week.
Two late night heavyweights will united on stage Tuesday as Jimmy Kimmel makes an appearance on "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert."
"Jimmy Kimmel Live!" is returning to nearly 70 ABC stations that had refused to air the program.
Two major TV station owners, Sinclair and Nexstar, said they would return "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" to the air Friday after preempting the show last week.
Jimmy Kimmel returned to his late-night show just less than a week after network broadcaster ABC pulled "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" over remarks he made about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
Jimmy Kimmel returned to late night Tuesday night, nearly a week after Disney suspended him. Kimmel was emotional at times, and as CBS News New York's Dave Carlin reports, he emphasized the importance of free speech and stopped short of making clear-cut apologies.
The ABC star was suspended following remarks he made on the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. As CBS News New York's Aziz Shuler reports, Kimmel had a message for his supporters, the White House, and Kirk's widow.
immy Kimmel returned to his long-running late-night show Tuesday, less than a week after network broadcaster ABC pulled "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" over remarks he made about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. CBS News New York's Aziza Shuler reports.
Late night talk show host Jimmy Kimmel returned Tuesday, six days after he was suspended. ABC temporarily pulled the plug on his show and created a firestorm over free speech. As CBS News New York's Ali Bauman reports, some stations still will not air the show.
Nexstar on Tuesday said it will monitor the late-night show as it returns to ABC tonight.
In total, 71 ABC-affiliated stations across the country say they won't carry his show. The move means large portions of the late-night host's audience could be cut off. CBS News New York's Gwen Baumgardner has the story.
But that hasn't stopped the controversy over his comments connected to the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. CBS News New York's Dick Brennan got reaction from late night fans.
"Jimmy Kimmel Live!" had been preempted on Wednesday following comments Kimmel made on the show in response to the shooting death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic frontrunner, initially said Monday he would not participate in an upcoming town hall on WABC-TV. It's now being rescheduled.
Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic frontrunner in the race for New York City mayor, said Monday he would not participate in an upcoming town hall on WABC-TV, citing ABC's decision to pre-empt "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" CBS News New York's Alice Gainer reports.
Saturday's rally was led by artists and comedians who targeted President Trump and called on corporations and the community to stand up for free speech.
Outcry against ABC's indefinitely suspension of "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" is getting louder, while President Trump is putting other broadcast networks on notice. CBS News New York's Andrew Ramos reports.
Protests took place overnight, including in NYC, over late-night host Jimmy Kimmel's indefinite suspension on ABC. CBS News' Cristian Benavides reports.
Several ABC affiliates planned to run a tribute to Charlie Kirk on Friday night in the time slot when "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" usually airs as the show's suspension continues. CBS News New York's Andrew Ramos reports that protests against ABC are mounting.
In response to ABC's suspension of late-night host Jimmy Kimmel, ex-Disney CEO Michael Eisner asked, "Where has all the leadership gone?"
The fallout continues over ABC's decision to pull "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" off the air following comments over the suspect accused of killing Charlie Kirk. As Erica Brown reports, the concern is that the Trump administration is using the government to silence critics.
While some hosts were sarcastic, late-night legend David Letterman was more blunt. CBS News' Natalie Brand reports.
Jon Stewart, Stephen Colbert and Jimmy Fallon opened their late-night shows using a mix of humor, song and expressions of solidarity with suspended ABC host Jimmy Kimmel.
ABC's announcement came as media giants Nexstar and Sinclair announced they would preempt Jimmy Kimmel's show indefinitely on all their stations over his remarks.
President Trump says federal regulators should consider revoking broadcast licenses for networks that "give me only bad publicity." CBS News New York's Dick Brennan reports.
Several members of the NYPD's Emergency Service Unit were honored Tuesday with a newly rededicated memorial wall at Floyd Bennett Field in Brooklyn.
A report released Tuesday is offering a new glimpse into the health impact the 9/11 attacks continue to have on FDNY first responders.
When the twin towers collapsed on 9/11, only 20 people who were inside made it out alive, including six firefighters and a woman they now regard as their guardian angel.
GOP leaders scheduled the vote after Democratic primary voters embraced a number of democratic socialist candidates.
Gov. Kathy Hochul says she is tired of waiting for the White House to restore tens of millions of dollars in counterterrorism funding to New York, a vow President Trump made nearly a year ago.
Several members of the NYPD's Emergency Service Unit were honored Tuesday with a newly rededicated memorial wall at Floyd Bennett Field in Brooklyn.
A report released Tuesday is offering a new glimpse into the health impact the 9/11 attacks continue to have on FDNY first responders.
When the twin towers collapsed on 9/11, only 20 people who were inside made it out alive, including six firefighters and a woman they now regard as their guardian angel.
Gov. Kathy Hochul says she is tired of waiting for the White House to restore tens of millions of dollars in counterterrorism funding to New York, a vow President Trump made nearly a year ago.
Erin Piacenti was identified as one of the two people stabbed by a woman Monday afternoon in Times Square before police shot and killed the suspect.
The rain returns Tuesday with the possibility of severe storms and downpours that can cause flash flooding in the New York City area.
Activity by ICE agents is putting a chill on the economy in parts of Connecticut after an estimated 100 people were recently grabbed off the streets of Danbury and other communities.
A First Alert Weather Day has been issued for Tuesday and Wednesday due to the threat of strong to severe thunderstorms.
ICE is defending operations they are conducting this week in Danbury, Connecticut, as some residents say they feel uneasy at what they are seeing on the streets.
Severe weather warnings have started popping up as strong storms make their way through New York City and most of the Tri-State Area.
Experts say "mauve stingers" washed up along Manasquan's beach over the weekend, although they are usually pretty infrequent down the Jersey Shore.
The rain returns Tuesday with the possibility of severe storms and downpours that can cause flash flooding in the New York City area.
A man was arrested after he was seen on surveillance video stealing money from a kids' lemonade stand in New Jersey, police said.
Thirteen people were hurt when a shuttle bus crashed at Newark Airport early Monday morning.
Two people died and eight others were hurt in a shooting on Locust Street in Trenton early Sunday morning, officials say.
Researchers are capturing and tagging sharks in the waters off the Hamptons on Long Island.
Lyme disease cases surged to 25,000 across New York state last year. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan toured Long Island's tick center with the health commissioner, who said the ticks are winning and New Yorkers must stay vigilant.
New York reports that overdose deaths across the state have fallen 45% since 2022. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan met with Long Island advocates and parents who say the mission continues.
They may have been a bit disappointed, but for students in two public school districts, summer vacation came to an end on Monday. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
Nassau County's Jericho and East Williston are the first districts on Long Island to start classes.
Several members of the NYPD's Emergency Service Unit were honored Tuesday with a newly rededicated memorial wall at Floyd Bennett Field in Brooklyn.
GOP leaders scheduled the vote after Democratic primary voters embraced a number of democratic socialist candidates.
Gov. Kathy Hochul says she is tired of waiting for the White House to restore tens of millions of dollars in counterterrorism funding to New York, a vow President Trump made nearly a year ago.
City officials said they want to expand oversight of cooling towers, which can contain Legionella bacteria. The plan is to track registered towers and crack down on unregistered ones.
Michigan Congresswoman Debbie Dingell and New York Congressmen Tim Kennedy and Joe Morelle introduced the Hands Off Our Great Lakes Act, challenging President Trump's executive order renaming Lake Ontario "Lake America."
A report released Tuesday is offering a new glimpse into the health impact the 9/11 attacks continue to have on FDNY first responders.
Two more people who were sickened in the Upper East Side Legionnaires' disease cluster have died, health officials announced Friday.
A new electronic device that's the size of a grain of rice is making a big difference for heart patients.
Pennsylvania has recorded its first two deaths connected to measles in 35 years.
This year, ER visits for tick bites have increased dramatically, corresponding with a new threat: a rise in Alpha-gal syndrome (AGS), where one bite from a lone star tick can make you violently allergic to red meat. How can you best avoid tick bites?
The Met's decision to highlight the work by designer John Galliano sparked widespread controversy due to his history of antisemitic and racist comments.
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
President Trump said that he would be "lowering the American flag" throughout the nation for one week in Dolly Parton's honor.
NYC's Empire State Building paid tribute to music legend Dolly Parton Tuesday night. Parton, 80, died Tuesday in Nashville, her family announced.
Dolly Parton became an icon over her six-decade career as a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, movie and TV star and theme park owner who donated millions to help others.
Vaughn Grissom drove in four runs, rookie Walbert Ureña pitched seven strong innings and the Los Angeles Angels ended a seven-game losing streak with a 10-1 victory over the sloppy New York Yankees.
Robert Stock pitched shutout ball into the sixth inning, Mark Vientos homered in his return from the injured list and the Mets beat the Rays 3-2 on Monday night.
Lionel Messi played in six World Cups and led Argentina to win the tournament in 2022 in Qatar.
Pinch-hitter LaMonte Wade Jr.'s go-ahead two-run homer in the sixth inning helped power the Astros to a 6-3 win over the Mets on Sunday.
Austin Wells homered twice in a nine-run eighth inning, and the Yankees widened their lead in the AL wild-card race with a 16-1 win over the Red Sox on Sunday.
With tickets to the U.S. Open skyrocketing, tennis advocates in the Harlem community are working to make the sport more accessible for New Yorkers.
The DSNY reported an increase in needle stick injuries for New York City sanitation workers.
A Queens homeowner says that overgrown city trees on her block are creating a safety hazard at night.
Neighbors say Flushing Meadows Corona Park has been falling into disrepair for years.
The owner of a beloved Harlem food truck known for its burgers under $5 is retiring and selling the business.
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 Off-Broadway play "The Pass" follows two rising soccer stars in a game of cat and mouse. CBS News New York's Dave Carlin reports.
A man who was found on subway tracks in Queens on Friday has died from his injuries, his family says.
The chance for a mistrial is growing in the murder case of Lindsay Clancy, who is on trial for killing her three children. Tuesday, the jury said they were deadlocked. Shanelle Kaul reports.
Police are looking for a missing teenager in Brooklyn who they say is autistic and nonverbal.
New video shows a man being struck by lightning on Staten Island on Aug. 27. The man is doing well.
