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.
Outdoor grilling season is here, and if you're shopping for a new propane grill, we've round up the best options.
The Brooklyn Half marathon takes place Saturday. Over 26,000 runners are expected to participate in the 13.1-mile race.
Snag 55% off the Dewalk 20v Max XR oscillating tool kit with this early Memorial Day deal at Amazon.
A 19-year-old is under arrest in the deadly shooting of Mahki Brown near Broome Street Academy Charter High School in SoHo.
Today's weather looks to be the pick of the week, as skies clear and temperatures climb.
The Brooklyn Half marathon takes place Saturday. Over 26,000 runners are expected to participate in the 13.1-mile race.
A 19-year-old is under arrest in the deadly shooting of Mahki Brown near Broome Street Academy Charter High School in SoHo.
Today's weather looks to be the pick of the week, as skies clear and temperatures climb.
As NYC's congestion pricing start date inches closer, three lawsuits seeking to block the new tolls are being heard in court Friday.
Technology is evolving so rapidly, websites powered by artificial intelligence now allow anyone to clone the voice of a loved one, a friend or a coworker.
Today's weather looks to be the pick of the week, as skies clear and temperatures climb.
Temperatures around New York and New Jersey will rebound nicely Monday, as highs reach the upper 60s and low 70s.
Mother's Day was mostly a gloomy day in New York City and across the Tri-State Area.
Sunday night may offer a chance to see the northern lights in suburban areas of New York City after an "extreme" geomagnetic storm reached Earth on Friday.
It will be cool with rain around the area in the morning. Rain and drizzle will linger during the remainder of the day.
Today's weather looks to be the pick of the week, as skies clear and temperatures climb.
As NYC's congestion pricing start date inches closer, three lawsuits seeking to block the new tolls are being heard in court Friday.
A doctor from New Jersey is one of more than a dozen volunteers who are stranded at a hospital in Gaza and calling on the U.S. government to get them home.
The Giants plan to wear their new "Century Red" uniform up to twice during the 2024 season.
New York Jets fans finally know who, when and where Gang Green is playing in the 2024-25 season now that the NFL schedule has been released.
Eight Cricket World Cup matches will be held at Nassau County's International Cricket Stadium in June 2024.
There's an intense debate on whether to arm school security after Farmingdale schools became the latest on Long Island to plan to hire armed guards.
Mother's Day was mostly a gloomy day in New York City and across the Tri-State Area.
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.
As NYC's congestion pricing start date inches closer, three lawsuits seeking to block the new tolls are being heard in court Friday.
The FBI seized 11 one-ounce gold bars, two one-kilogram gold bars and $486,461 from the New Jersey Democrat's home.
Michael Cohen, the key witness in the case against former President Donald Trump, faced questions from defense attorneys taking aim at his credibility.
President Biden and former President Donald Trump agreed Thursday to presidential debates on June 27 and Sept. 3.
Sen. Bob Menendez of New Jersey is accused of trading his influence and power to foreign governments.
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.
Jim Parsons and Mayim Bialik are reprising their roles from "Big Bang Theory" in part one of the "Young Sheldon" series finale.
Caitlin Clark struggled early in her WNBA debut before finishing with 20 points and 10 turnovers as the Indiana Fever fell to the Connecticut Sun 92-71.
The Paramount+ Movie Nights series will offer dozens of free outdoor movie screenings at New York City parks this summer.
The WNBA tipped off its 28th season with the Las Vegas Aces seeking a three-peat, Caitlin Clark debuting and the league growing faster than ever.
Actor Steve Buscemi appeared to be looking at his phone moments before he was randomly punched in New York City, exclusive video obtained by CBS New York shows.
Footage showed top-ranked golfer Scottie Scheffler handcuffed and walking toward a police car in the morning darkness. He later teed off at the PGA Championship.
The New York Mets overcame another blown save by Edwin Díaz, avoiding a four-game sweep in a home-and-home set with a 6-5 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday night.
Chris Kreider had a third-period hat trick to help the New York Rangers erase a two-goal deficit and beat the Carolina Hurricanes 5-3 to close out the second-round playoff series in six games and advance to the Eastern Conference Final.
Right-hander Clarke Schmidt threw eight stellar innings in the Yankees' 5-0 win over the Twins on Thursday.
The Giants plan to wear their new "Century Red" uniform up to twice during the 2024 season.
Maimonides Medical Center in Borough Park neighbors two communities that house a large Asian American population.
A Thai community is thriving along Woodside Avenue in Elmhurst, Queens.
Big Reuse says the lot helps take in 2 million pounds of food scraps and yard waste annually to create compost.
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.
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.
John Elliott has the Tri-State Area's latest First Alert Forecast on CBS2 News At Noon.
A federal judge is hearing from three groups looking to pump the brakes on congestion pricing and will decide if the cases can proceed. CBS New York's Tim McNicholas reports.
Actor Shemar Moore joins CBS New York to discuss the season finale of S.W.A.T. which premieres Friday, May 17th.
The second annual Teen Race of Hope To Defeat Depression kicks off this weekend in Hudson River Park. Co-leaders of the foundation's teen task force Hayden Lucas and Noelle Saldana, as well as the Executive Director of the Hope for Depression Research Foundation, Louisa Benton, discuss the event.
Ross Matthews talks about how the non-profit Well-Cloth'd is making a huge impact in Brooklyn and beyond.