Rally held calling for government to take over Rikers Island
It comes after the controversial death of Joshua Valles, a 31-year-old who was being held there.
It comes after the controversial death of Joshua Valles, a 31-year-old who was being held there.
A rally was held Wednesday demanding the federal government take over Rikers Island.
Meanwhile, calls continue for charges and change after the deadly chokehold on an F train in SoHo. CBS2's Jessica Moore reports.
Penny was seen on video holding Neely in a chokehold for nearly three minutes before his death on the subway.
Hundreds of people gathered in Lower Manhattan Tuesday for dueling protests during the historic arraignment.
There were dueling protests showing support and opposition of the former president outside the courthouse, where CBS2's Ali Bauman caught up with people on both sides.
Police said the gun violence happened following an argument inside an unsanctioned social club on Saturday.
Asylum seekers were seen entering the shelter Thursday with their bags.
Public advocate pushes for changes to protect those whose gender identity is different from the sex assigned at birth.
Williams wants the federal government to provide more funding and resources. He also wants help from the governor.
New York City Public Advocate Jumaane Williams is calling for more aid to help the asylum seekers in the city.
Shootings and homicides may be down, but overall crime is up and leaders are working to find solutions.
The gathering came following the release of the the final crime report for 2022. CBS2's Tim McNicholas has the story.
She said she wants many additional Spanish-speaking staff members added to shelters.
CBS2's Lisa Rozner found out some of the public safety solutions that leaders discussed on Sunday.
Adams says he wants to fix what isn't working and cut down on the uptick of crime that came with the pandemic, CBS2's Christina Fan reports.
The crime summit continues Sunday.
The mayor says the new location has better access to public transportation and is less prone to flooding.
First, it was positive, then negative. Jacob Riis Houses tenants have no idea if their tap water contains arsenic.
New York City's public advocate is blasting Mayor Eric Adams and NYCHA for their handling of arsenic found in the water at the Jacob Riis Houses in the East Village. Tenants told CBS2's Jessica Moore they share his frustration.
High levels of arsenic were detected, and for three days now thousands of people in the Jacob Riis Houses have been unable to drink or cook with their tap water. CBS2's Lisa Rozner reports.
The city says the issue only impacts residents of the Jacob Riis Houses. The rest of the city's water is safe.
Residents of the Jacob Riis Houses in the East Village are being told not to drink or cook with the water because of high levels of arsenic. CBS2's Astrid Martinez has the story.
Comptroller Brad Lander, City Councilmember Carlina Rivera and Public Advocate Jumaane Williams made an unannounced visit for a surprise inspection.
Gov. Hochul will take on two challengers for the Democratic nomination, and there's a four-way Republican free for all.
Columbia University is limiting access to campus after pro-Palestinian demonstrators occupied Hamilton Hall overnight.
See who's nominated for the 77th annual Tony Awards. The Tonys will air live on CBS and Paramount+ on Sunday, June 16.
Which Book is Club Calvi reading next? "Missing White Woman" by Kellye Garrett, "Days of Wonder" by Caroline Leavitt, or "Honey" by Victor Lodato.
The third week of former President Donald Trump's New York criminal trial kicked off Tuesday with rulings from the judge and continued testimony.
Dozens of protesters took over a building at Columbia University in New York in the latest escalation of demonstrations against the Israel-Hamas war that have spread to college campuses nationwide.
Columbia University is limiting access to campus after pro-Palestinian demonstrators occupied Hamilton Hall overnight.
For the first time in more than 200 days, the family of 47-year-old Israeli hostage Omri Miran has seen proof of life.
Columbia University protesters have set up a new demonstration at Hamilton Hall, a building demonstrators occupied during 1968 anti-Vietnam war protests.
Gruesome allegations say the suspects smashed one victim's head with a meat tenderizer, then stabbed the other and used the knife to chop up their bodies.
A woman faces charges and the Yonkers School District is facing a lawsuit over an ugly incident involving a 13-year-old girl.
We're in for a taste of summer this afternoon, with highs in the mid-to-upper 80s inland. We're also tracking some isolated thunderstorms.
Temperatures will be off to the races on Sunday, but there is a chance of scattered thunderstorms in the evening.
CBS New York's Vanessa Murdock looks back at historic tornado outbreaks, which highlight the fact that we don't have to be in the thick of severe weather season to witness a touchdown.
Former MIT researcher Qinxuan Pan has been sentenced to 35 years in prison in the 2021 murder of Yale graduate student Kevin Jiang.
Two heroic men saved a little girl that was running into into a busy intersection in East Hartford, Connecticut.
Rockaway Beach and Coney Island make Travel + Leisure's "25 Best Beaches in the USA" list.
We're in for a taste of summer this afternoon, with highs in the mid-to-upper 80s inland. We're also tracking some isolated thunderstorms.
A true playmaker, quarterback Jordan Travis has the potential to make things happen with the Jets.
Temperatures will be off to the races on Sunday, but there is a chance of scattered thunderstorms in the evening.
A small earthquake was recorded in Somerset County, New Jersey on Saturday, but it likely was not felt by many, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
Gruesome allegations say the suspects smashed one victim's head with a meat tenderizer, then stabbed the other and used the knife to chop up their bodies.
Millions of birds are migrating north this spring, but many may not survive the journey because they'll crash into windows.
CBS New York's Vanessa Murdock looks back at historic tornado outbreaks, which highlight the fact that we don't have to be in the thick of severe weather season to witness a touchdown.
Twenty years after the remains of two Gilgo Beach victims were found in Manorville, a widespread search has resumed there.
Gov. Hochul secures funding for New Yorkers struggling with mental illness and involved in the criminal justice system.
The third week of former President Donald Trump's New York criminal trial kicked off Tuesday with rulings from the judge and continued testimony.
For the first time in more than 200 days, the family of 47-year-old Israeli hostage Omri Miran has seen proof of life.
Columbia University protesters have set up a new demonstration at Hamilton Hall, a building demonstrators occupied during 1968 anti-Vietnam war protests.
Tensions rose on the Columbia University campus as pro-Palestinian protesters refused to comply with a deadline to pack up their encampment.
Lawmakers want New York City to reinstate a ferry route that would connect Staten Island to Brooklyn.
Dutch medical device maker Philips says it's reached a $1.1 billion deal in the United States to settle lawsuits over faulty sleep machines in a case that's rocked the company.
Vicky Dennis went to the hospital with strange symptoms when she had COVID. Doctors found she had two undiagnosed, life-threatening diseases and needed a liver transplant to survive.
Joel Embiid has been experiencing Bell's palsy symptoms, he said after Philadelphia's 125-114 win over the New York Knicks.
A New Jersey woman has received a first-of-its-kind transplant using a modified pig kidney along with a heart pump.
Suffolk County law enforcement officers are now equipped with a tool to help people on the autism spectrum during stressful encounters.
See who's nominated for the 77th annual Tony Awards. The Tonys will air live on CBS and Paramount+ on Sunday, June 16.
Paramount said long-time CEO Bob Bakish will leave the company, which is in discussions to explore a sale or merger.
Actor Lillo Brancato says problems with drugs led to him going from Hollywood up and comer to behind bars.
Lawyers for Sean "Diddy" Combs are asking a New York court to throw out portions of a sexual assault lawsuit filed against the rapper and media mogul.
A long-lost guitar that belonged to John Lennon has been found, and it will be on display and up for auction in New York City.
Christopher Morel's two-run homer in the ninth inning lifted the Cubs to a 3-1 win over the Mets on Monday.
Greyson Rodriguez threw 5 2/3 innings in the Orioles' 2-0 win over the Yankees on Monday night.
The Rangers defeated the Capitals 4-2 on Sunday night and advanced to the second round.
Anthony Rizzo, Aaron Judge and Anthony Volpe homered in the Yankees 15-5 win over the Brewers on Sunday.
Thanks to Mark Vientos' home run, the Mets eked out a 4-2 win over the Cardinals on Sunday.
Lawmakers want New York City to reinstate a ferry route that would connect Staten Island to Brooklyn.
The NYPD promoted 177 officers in a ceremony Friday, including two officers whose fathers were also in the NYPD and were shot in the line of duty.
Vicky Dennis went to the hospital with strange symptoms when she had COVID. Doctors found she had two undiagnosed, life-threatening diseases and needed a liver transplant to survive.
Street vendors in the Bronx are calling on the city to fix the system for getting a vending license.
Some Queens residents are fuming over cars parking on beloved greenway.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
The 50th Annual Village Halloween Parade drew massive crowds, celebrating the theme "Upside/Down:Inside/OUT."
As much of the northeast experiences heavy rains, parts of New York City are beginning to flood.
Thousands of people flooded Union Square on Friday for a PlayStation giveaway promoted by livestreamer Kai Cenat.
A crane went up in flames high above Manhattan, then partially collapsed onto the street below.
The 77th Annual Tony Award Nominations were released Tuesday morning. Dave Carlin joins CBS2 News at 9 a.m. to break down the big headlines heading into award season.
Columbia University says a group of pro-Palestinian demonstrators have taken over Hamilton Hall. The NYPD is standing by off campus but has not yet been called in. Hear from CBS News Law Enforcement Contributor and former NYPD Deputy Commissioner Richard Esposito about how law enforcement will respond.
The CBS New York Book Club with Mary Calvi has selected its next book to read this spring.
Columbia University protesters have set up a new demonstration at Hamilton Hall, a building demonstrators occupied during 1968 anti-Vietnam war protests. CBS New York's Christina Fan and Natalie Duddridge have team coverage from campus.
CBS New York's First Alert Weather team has the latest forecast.