Adams suspends part of new solitary confinement law
The law would have set a 4-hour time limit on isolating prisoners who pose safety concerns and limited the use of restraints.
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The law would have set a 4-hour time limit on isolating prisoners who pose safety concerns and limited the use of restraints.
CBS New York's Alice Gainer has the latest on two new ones filed against Gov. Kathy Hochul on Thursday.
By a 5-4 count, the board passed a 2.75% increase for one-year leases and a 5.25% increase for two-year leases. CBS New York's Ali Bauman reports.
People who live at two buildings maintained by New York City's alleged "worst" landlord say they should now own their apartments in order to make repairs after he went to jail.
New York City leaders are hoping to pass a new law that would increase transparency on street vendor enforcement.
New York and New Jersey lawmakers reacted Thursday after former President Donald Trump was found guilty of 34 felonies in his "hush money" trial in Manhattan.
New York City Public Advocate Jumaane Williams was arrested at a housing rally in Midtown on Thursday.
Supporters of the plan to close Rikers Island by 2027 say Mayor Eric Adams isn't moving fast enough.
The law requires officers to document every interaction, including low-level stops that police classify as non-criminal encounters.
Council members voted 42-9, with some saying there are no plans to change the legislation in any way. CBS New York's Jennifer Bisram reports.
With the City Council set to vote on override of mayor's veto, supporters of the bill took to the streets Monday.
With the City Council set to vote on an override of the mayor's veto, supporters of the bill took to the streets Monday. CBS New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
Mayor Eric Adams called on every lawmaker to ride along with the NYPD this week to see the impact such legislation would have.
As city council members vow to override Mayor Eric Adams' veto of the How Many Stops Act, the mayor called on every lawmaker to ride along with the NYPD to see the impact such legislation would have. CBS New York's Christina Fan reports.
The legislation would require police officers to document every stop they make -- even the most minor ones.
He wants them to see first hand why he vetoed a controversial bill requiring officers to document every stop they make -- even minor ones. CBS New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
City Council leadership is already saying they're ready to fight the mayor's veto of the bill intended to increase police transparency.
Mayor Eric Adams announced Friday he will veto the How Many Stops Act, a bill intended to increase police transparency. City Council leadership said they're ready to fight it. CBS New York's Tim McNicholas reports.
The mayor vetoed a bill that would require NYPD officers to file detailed reports about every stop they make, even the most minor ones. The veto was quickly denounced by the City Council speaker and others who support the bill. CBS New York's Marcia Kramer explains.
There were 4,077 assaults against cops during the first three months of 2023, a 41% increase from 2021.
There were 4,077 assaults against cops during the first three months of 2023, a 41% increase from 2021. CBS New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
Cops will now have to report encounters with New Yorkers for each pedestrian street stop.
The New York City Council is expected to approve several bills Wednesday, including a controversial measure that would mandate NYPD officers file reports on all low-level stops. CBS New York's Jennifer Bisram has the details.
The city's rule forces asylum seekers to leave city shelters and reapply for placement every 60 days.
City Council members are suggesting other ways to navigate the tough economic times.
Aerial shots of the blaze appear to show a portion of the building on East Main Street collapsed overnight.
New York Mets slugger Juan Soto is scheduled to undergo an MRI after he left Friday night's game against the San Francisco Giants with right calf tightness.
Francisco Alvarez homered twice and rookie Nolan McLean retired his first 15 batters as the New York Mets snapped a three-game skid Friday night with a 10-3 rout of the San Francisco Giants.
President Trump ordered the Department of Homeland Security to find a way to pay "each and every employee" of the agency.
The New York Knicks routed the Chicago Bulls 136-96 on Friday night in a game they led by 47 points.
Easter weekend kicks off with May-like weather in the New York area before rain returns for the holiday.
New York City's attempt to reduce class sizes will likely be pushed back for two years, a state senator told CBS News New York.
Stony Brook University professor Timothy Glotch is one of 10 scientists selected to shape research plans for NASA's next Artemis missions.
The struggle for some dementia patients and caregivers just to get through the day can be daunting and stressful, but some programs in New York are helping alleviate stress.
Social media influencers are driving a dangerous trend of people trespassing to explore abandoned buildings, New York State Police say.
Easter weekend kicks off with May-like weather in the New York area before rain returns for the holiday.
UConn's jaw-dropping buzzer beater catapulted them to the Final Four.
Bridgeport firefighter Terrence Cramer was killed after his girlfriend's ex shot him in a fit of rage at a Connecticut home, according to an arrest warrant.
Jabari Bush is accused of fatally shooting active-duty Bridgeport Firefighter Terrence Cramer in Shelton, police said.
Warmer weather will return to New York City and the surrounding area soon.
Aerial shots of the blaze appear to show a portion of the building on East Main Street collapsed overnight.
Easter weekend kicks off with May-like weather in the New York area before rain returns for the holiday.
With just over one square mile of land, the City of Hoboken says the 2026 FIFA World Cup could be a once-in-a-generation opportunity for homeowners.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill and her family are moving into Drumthwacket, the governor's official residence in Princeton.
A pastor in New Jersey was taken into custody by immigration agents while working at his day job, according to church members.
Stony Brook University professor Timothy Glotch is one of 10 scientists selected to shape research plans for NASA's next Artemis missions.
A Long Island man accused of shooting his sister in the head with a crossbow pleaded not guilty to attempted murder Thursday.
A Long Island high schooler and his mom are being credited with saving a sleeping neighbor from a house fire.
New York Republican gubernatorial nominee Bruce Blakeman said Tuesday he will sue the state after the Campaign Finance Board denied him matching funds.
The driver accused of striking and killing a Nassau County school crossing guard in February has been arraigned.
President Trump ordered the Department of Homeland Security to find a way to pay "each and every employee" of the agency.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill and her family are moving into Drumthwacket, the governor's official residence in Princeton.
The search for the second crew member, a weapons system officer, is continuing, two U.S. officials said.
One of the sources said Hegseth wants someone in the role who will implement President Trump and Hegseth's vision for the Army.
A pastor in New Jersey was taken into custody by immigration agents while working at his day job, according to church members.
What started as a sinus infection left a Long Island teenager fighting for his life, requiring emergency brain surgery.
Older adults in New Jersey recorded the highest number of suspected overdose deaths in 2025, according to the New Jersey Department of Health.
The first case of mpox clade I has been detected in New York City, health officials said Friday. Of the two types of mpox, clade I is known to cause more severe disease and death.
Heights University Hospital, formerly known as Christ Hospital, shuttered its emergency room Saturday night.
New Jersey Sen. Andy Kim is opening up about his father's Alzheimer's diagnosis in hopes of helping others struggling like him to care for their loved ones.
A federal judge in New York has tossed out actor Blake Lively's sexual harassment claims against actor Justin Baldoni over their roles in the movie "It Ends With Us," but left intact a claim for retaliation.
Atlanta rapper Gucci Mane was lured to a Dallas studio for a meeting, then allegedly kidnapped and robbed by a group including rappers Pooh Shiesty and Big30.
Megan Thee Stallion was released from a New York City hospital after she got sick during a performance of "Moulin Rouge! The Musical."
The price hike raises the cost of the standard plan with ads by $1 per month and the cost of the standard and premium plans by $2.
Savannah Guthrie stepped back from her NBC duties almost two months ago when her mother, Nancy Guthrie, disappeared. The investigation is ongoing.
New York Mets slugger Juan Soto is scheduled to undergo an MRI after he left Friday night's game against the San Francisco Giants with right calf tightness.
Francisco Alvarez homered twice and rookie Nolan McLean retired his first 15 batters as the New York Mets snapped a three-game skid Friday night with a 10-3 rout of the San Francisco Giants.
The New York Knicks routed the Chicago Bulls 136-96 on Friday night in a game they led by 47 points.
The surging Hawks routed the Nets 141-107 on Friday night for their fourth straight victory and 18th in 20 games.
The Flyers beat the Islanders 3-1 on Friday night to move within one point of the Islanders for third place in the Metropolitan Division.
Preparations for Passover in Brooklyn blend centuries-old rituals with modern traditions unique to each family.
New York has filed a lawsuit against solar company Attyx, saying it didn't just sell panels, it sold promises it couldn't keep.
Long before Manhattan's iconic street grid took shape, an English widow planned a Brooklyn community that helped shape the city today.
The Center for Brooklyn History showcase examines the Battle of Brooklyn through rare maps, paintings, and historical artifacts from the American Revolutionary War.
From World War II to modern mixology, women in Brooklyn fought for their place behind the bar. This Women's History Month, their legacy continues to influence the city's nightlife.
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.
A triple-threat cast performs the biggest showstoppers from the best musicals in this Broadway production. CBS News New York's Dave Carlin reports.
CBS News New York's John Elliott spends the morning at the Jacob Javits Convention Center on the first weekend of the 2026 New York International Auto Show.
The Fresh Air Fund has been hosting free summer camps for kids living in New York City for nearly 150 years. CEO Lisa Gitelson discusses the benefits and how parents can choose the best option for their kids.
Paterson firefighters battled intense flames coming from the entire building on East Main Street.
It's the first time enemy fire has downed a U.S. plane since the start of the war with Iran. CBS News' Shawna Mizelle reports.
