NYC Public Advocate Jumaane Williams arrested at housing rally
New York City Public Advocate Jumaane Williams was arrested at a housing rally in Midtown on Thursday.
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.
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.
Mayor Eric Adams called on every lawmaker to ride along with the NYPD this week to see the impact such legislation would have.
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.
The legislation would require police officers to document every stop they make -- even the most minor ones.
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.
According to the city Department of Correction, nine people have died while behind bars at Rikers this year alone.
Some lawmakers and business owners say the city did not do enough to warn people about Friday's deluge.
Some residents and lawmakers said the city could have done a better job warning everyone about the flooding that happened on Friday across the five boroughs. CBS New York's Ali Bauman reports.
New York City Public Advocate Jumaane Williams took a tour of the Roosevelt Hotel in Manhattan on Wednesday.
Mayor Adams is joined by Gov. Hochul, Attorney General Letitia James for a public safety announcement from City Hall.
The City Council says those measures will help more people move out of shelters.
Sean "Diddy" Combs is asking a judge to dismiss a lawsuit alleging that he and two other men raped a 17-year-old girl in a New York recording studio in 2003.
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From meal kits to monthly makeup subscriptions, give Mom a last-minute virtual gift that can be delivered online.
Ronald Acuña Jr. hit a titanic home run, just before Ozzie Albies and Matt Olson also went deep in the third inning, and the Atlanta Braves beat the New York Mets 4-2.
Andrew Nembhard made a 31-foot, tiebreaking 3-pointer with 16 seconds left, Tyrese Haliburton scored 35 points and the Indiana Pacers rallied in the fourth quarter to beat the banged-up and short-handed New York Knicks 111-106 in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.
A couple has filed a lawsuit against New York City alleging the city is violating the rights of gay men by denying IVF benefits to gay male city employees and their partners.
The River Garden in West Farms is a place that nurtures home-grown opportunities and curiosity.
The U.S. Coast Guard is trying to find the source of a mysterious oily sheen reported on the waters of Long Island Sound.
Leonette Belfield-Carson, whose daughter Jalissa Nadine Carson died of cancer, is now an advocate for other moms with children battling cancer.
A 15-year-old girl was arraigned Friday in the deadly stabbing of a 17-year-old girl in Queens.
The northern lights were visible in upstate New York overnight, but there still might be a chance to see the aurora borealis closer to New York City on Saturday.
It will be cool with rain around the area in the morning. Rain and drizzle will linger during the remainder of the day.
Accompanying cooler temperatures will be multiple chances of rain through Sunday.
Traffic was flowing on I-95 in Norwalk Monday after being shut down in both directions due to a fiery tractor-trailer crash last week.
I-95 fully reopened in both directions Sunday in Norwalk, Connecticut, days after a tanker truck caught fire and badly damaged a bridge.
A new report from New Jersey's Department of Health shows lead levels in children are dropping but not gone.
The northern lights were visible in upstate New York overnight, but there still might be a chance to see the aurora borealis closer to New York City on Saturday.
It will be cool with rain around the area in the morning. Rain and drizzle will linger during the remainder of the day.
Accompanying cooler temperatures will be multiple chances of rain through Sunday.
A New Jersey fire chief who allegedly dumped a bucket of rocks, mud and gravel onto a rare 1995 Nissan Nismo 270R has been criminally charged.
A New York Supreme Court judge has struck down Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman's executive order banning transgender athletes from playing women's and girl's sports at county-owned facilities.
The U.S. Coast Guard is trying to find the source of a mysterious oily sheen reported on the waters of Long Island Sound.
The northern lights were visible in upstate New York overnight, but there still might be a chance to see the aurora borealis closer to New York City on Saturday.
A plastic surgeon from Long Island recently returned from a medical mission in Gaza and says the experience changed him forever.
It will be cool with rain around the area in the morning. Rain and drizzle will linger during the remainder of the day.
A New York Supreme Court judge has struck down Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman's executive order banning transgender athletes from playing women's and girl's sports at county-owned facilities.
Michael Cohen's testimony in former President Donald Trump's criminal trial in New York suggests the prosecution is reaching the home stretch of its case.
The highly anticipated State Department report doesn't formally conclude Israel is in violation of U.S. or international law.
The bill stalled earlier this week after senators from Virginia and Maryland objected to a provision that would allow an additional 10 flights a day to and from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.
Stormy Daniels gave defiant testimony Thursday as the defense accused her of fabricating details of the alleged sexual encounter between her and former President Donald Trump.
Leonette Belfield-Carson, whose daughter Jalissa Nadine Carson died of cancer, is now an advocate for other moms with children battling cancer.
A new report from New Jersey's Department of Health shows lead levels in children are dropping but not gone.
Kyle McMorrow was just 36 years old when he suffered a stroke last year. He woke up with neck pain one day, not realizing what was happening.
Panera is phasing out a highly caffeinated selection of lemonade beverages that's at the center of several lawsuits.
Hormel Foods says potentially contaminated products were shipped to Publix and Dollar Tree distribution warehouses.
Sean "Diddy" Combs is asking a judge to dismiss a lawsuit alleging that he and two other men raped a 17-year-old girl in a New York recording studio in 2003.
UmaSofia Srivastava resigned as Miss Teen USA on Wednesday, just two days after Noelia Voigt stepped down as Miss USA.
Livestreamer Kai Cenat will not be prosecuted in connection to the riot that broke out after he promoted a meet-and-greet and giveaway in Union Square last year.
The 2024 Met Gala saw hundreds of celebrities looking their best on fashion's biggest night.
The stars came out for the the 2024 Met Gala in New York City. See some of the most eye-catching outfits of the night.
Ronald Acuña Jr. hit a titanic home run, just before Ozzie Albies and Matt Olson also went deep in the third inning, and the Atlanta Braves beat the New York Mets 4-2.
Andrew Nembhard made a 31-foot, tiebreaking 3-pointer with 16 seconds left, Tyrese Haliburton scored 35 points and the Indiana Pacers rallied in the fourth quarter to beat the banged-up and short-handed New York Knicks 111-106 in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.
Clarke Schmidt allowed five hits in 6 2/3 innings, Anthony Rizzo homered and drove in two runs, and the New York Yankees beat the Tampa Bay Rays 2-0.
A New York Supreme Court judge has struck down Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman's executive order banning transgender athletes from playing women's and girl's sports at county-owned facilities.
Artemi Panarin redirected a pass between his legs at the crease to beat Pyotr Kotchetkov just 1:43 into overtime and the New York Rangers beat the Carolina Hurricanes 3-2 on Thursday night to take a 3-0 lead in the second-round playoff series.
The River Garden in West Farms is a place that nurtures home-grown opportunities and curiosity.
Leonette Belfield-Carson, whose daughter Jalissa Nadine Carson died of cancer, is now an advocate for other moms with children battling cancer.
A new piece of legislation passed in the New York State Budget clarifies the distinction between squatters and tenants.
Walks in the park just got a lot brighter thanks to Harlem Sculpture Gardens, the largest outdoor public art exhibit ever in the neighborhood.
Riverdale resident Leo Shliselberg says despite the hardships he's experienced in life, the best medicine is laughter.
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.
Craig Allen has the Tri-State Area's First Alert Forecast for Saturday, May 11 on CBS2 News This Morning.
New York City officials said there are now baby changing tables in 90% of park facilities. A survey found only 37% of park bathrooms had them in 2020.
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman's executive order banning transgender athletes from playing women's and girl's sports at county-owned facilities has been struck down by a judge. CBS New York's John Dias reports.
CBS New York's Lonnie Quinn has your First Alert Forecast for May 10 at 11 p.m.
A couple has filed a historic lawsuit against New York City alleging the city is violating the rights of gay men by denying IVF benefits to gay male city employees and their partners. CBS New York's Kristie Keleshian sat down with them to hear their story.