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The new American Express headquarters will become the final commercial office building at the World Trade Center complex by 2031.
After lengthy and hard-fought negotiations, Mayor Zohran Mamdani and members of the City Council reached a budget deal Tuesday just hours before the deadline.
It's an agreement that allows both sides to claim victory, including 30,000 more housing vouchers, millions of dollars to investigate 9/11 toxins, and expanding transit discounts to 340,000 more people. CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Council Speaker Julie Menin reached a handshake deal that closes the $12 billion budget gap.
With so many tourists expected to be in the area for the World Cup, New York City officials are warning people to be on alert to prevent being scammed. Also, Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a free watch party for the July 19th final on Central Park's Great Lawn.
When did New York City officials first learn that the air at ground zero following the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attack was dangerous? That's what City Council members want to know.
When did city officials first learn that the air in Lower Manhattan was dangerous? That's what City Council members want to know as they demand new budget funds to mount a full-scale investigation. CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
As New York City ushers in Pride Month, an LGBTQ+ democratic club is mounting a campaign to have former Mayor Ed Koch's name removed from the 59th Street Bridge.
Supporters of a proposal to add a fifth firefighter to New York City fire engines rallied Monday to get the Mamdani administration to reverse FDNY cuts in place since the Bloomberg era.
As CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer reports, it's a demand that is roiling the New York City political world.
CBS News New York's Hannah Kliger was in Lower Manhattan on Monday speaking to stakeholders about why increasing to five is so important.
Last month, Mayor Zohran Mamdani vetoed the controversial "buffer zone" bill for protests outside of New York City schools. City Council Speaker Julie Menin is now trying to make changes to keep the mayor from vetoing it again.
She's making the changes in the hopes of preventing Mayor Mamdani from vetoing it again. CBS News New York's Ali Bauman reports.
The NYPD said officers found five swastikas spray painted on signs inside Highlight Park and six more on an underpass in Forest Park.
The budget battle between New York City and New York state lawmakers is intensifying.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and City Council Speaker Julie Menin are calling for a new way to tax the rich. CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Council Speaker Julie Menin are urging the governor and legislature to significantly increase city revenue in the state budget. They are pushing to reduce the pass-through entity tax credit on partnership and corporations.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said he is vetoing a bill that would have allowed police to create a security perimeter around educational facilities during protests.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said he is vetoing a bill that would have allowed police to create a security perimeter around educational facilities during protests. CBS News New York's Alice Gainer reports.
Menin's relationship with Mayor Zohran Mamdani is still a work in progress, but the two agree on Gov. Kathy Hochul's proposed pied-à-terre tax.
Julie Menin is the first Jewish speaker of the New York City Council. In her first 100 days, she's presided over an activist body that has introduced a record 1,200 bills.
Under Speaker Julie Menin, the NYC Council has introduced a record 1,200 bills. As chairman of the nonpartisan Patriotic Millionaires, Morris Pearl believes he should pay more taxes. Watch their interviews with CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer.
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.
Survivors were among those who spoke at Temple Emanu-El on Sunday afternoon. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is marking 100 days in office Friday as he continues to pursue his ambitious policy agenda.
