FEMA money coming for NYC area impacted by Sept. flooding
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Wednesday the Biden administration approved a Major Disaster Declaration for the New York City area.
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Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Wednesday the Biden administration approved a Major Disaster Declaration for the New York City area.
The initiative is open to anyone in New York who has legal work authorization from the federal government.
The governor said the state's current law classifies it in narrow terms, and that certain forms of sexual violence are classified as assault.
The governor said the state's current law classifies it in narrow terms, and that certain forms of sexual violence are classified as assault. CBS New York's Chris Wragge reports.
Hochul spoke Thursday in Manhattan about her push to increase the number of offenses that can be prosecuted.
Hochul spoke Thursday in Manhattan about her push to increase the number of offenses that can be prosecuted. CBS New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
Hochul spoke Thursday in Manhattan about her push to expand the list of offenses that can be prosecuted as a hate crime.
There are now pending bills in Albany to create a statewide office to combat organized shoplifting and to increase penalties for repeat offenders.
The plan is to extend the Q line even farther, bringing it up to 125th Street and over to Park Avenue.
Transit officials say the project will extend the Q line from 96th Street all the way up to 125th Street, speeding up service. CBS New York's Natalie Duddridge reports.
The budget battles are beginning as Gov. Kathy Hochul faces off against the more progressive New York State Legislature and Mayor Eric Adams negotiates with the New York City Council.
The budget battle begins as Gov. Kathy Hochul faces off against the more progressive New York State Legislature. Watch NY Comptroller Tom DiNapoli on "The Point with Marcia Kramer."
The findings are the first to estimate just how much money the six most popular social media platforms get from annual advertising.
The $233 billion budget includes $2.4 billion for the crisis statewide.
The funds will help pay for some 3,000 shelter beds at the existing shelters at Floyd Bennett Field, Creedmor Psychiatric Center in Queens, and the tent city on Randalls Island. CBS New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
The president may have turned a deaf ear to the city's problems, but not Hochul. She has allocated money to run shelters and care for the people that keep arriving in the Big Apple. CBS New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
The NFL's Buffalo Bills asked fans to help shovel out Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, New York, ahead of Monday's playoff game after heavy snowfall.
"Gothemist" reporter Elizabeth Kim and political strategist J.C. Polanco help sort out a busy start to 2024 for Mayor Eric Adams and Gov. Kathy Hochul.
Gov. Kathy Hochul is putting Erie County under a full travel ban due to the snow.
Among the speakers was 13-year-old Hila Shoshani, whose story about being held captive in Gaza for 50 days sent shockwaves around the world.
A rally near the United Nations on Friday marked nearly 100 days since Hamas attacked Israel and took hostages on Oct. 7. CBS New York's Natalie Duddridge reports.
A rally near the United Nations marked nearly 100 days since Hamas took hundreds of hostages when it attacked Israel on Oct. 7. CBS New York's Natalie Duddridge reports.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and others are expected to hold a rally outside the U.N. calling for their release. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook has the details.
She spoke in the Bronx on Thursday, just days after discussing the issue during her state-of-the-state address.
She spoke in the Bronx on Thursday, just days after discussing the issue during her state-of-the-state address. CBS New York's Mary Calvi reports.
Earlier this month, a car service driver picked up a passenger in Brooklyn for an agreed-to ride to New Jersey. It turns out, it wasn't a ride. It was a robbery, and the driver was shot and nearly killed.
The software company at the center of a New Jersey noncitizen voting controversy fired back Thursday, saying the state is responsible for the snafu.
An emergency meeting will get underway Thursday evening in Edison, one of New Jersey's largest municipalities.
Labor Day is late this year, creating an even longer gap between the end of most summer programs and the start of school.
The lawsuit claims the Trump administration is withholding hundreds of millions of dollars in disaster-preparedness and homeland security grants to pressure states to change policies on elections and immigration.
Earlier this month, a car service driver picked up a passenger in Brooklyn for an agreed-to ride to New Jersey. It turns out, it wasn't a ride. It was a robbery, and the driver was shot and nearly killed.
Labor Day is late this year, creating an even longer gap between the end of most summer programs and the start of school.
A suspect is in custody after a double stabbing on the Upper West Side, police say.
New security camera footage shows the moments a man set off fireworks, shot an airsoft gun and lit the outside of a federal building in Manhattan on fire.
An old brick sewer collapsed under a street in Yonkers, opening up a big sinkhole Thursday morning.
Severe weather impacted the entire region on Tuesday, with watches and warnings throughout the CBS News New York viewing area.
Stormy weather will return to the New York City area Tuesday after a brief reprieve.
Storms brought flooding rains, damaging winds, hail and lightning to New York and New Jersey on Saturday.
While the air quality is improving, haze still lingers as New Yorkers brace for upcoming rain and possibly severe storms Saturday.
A tornado warning was issued in parts of New Jersey on Thursday evening.
The software company at the center of a New Jersey noncitizen voting controversy fired back Thursday, saying the state is responsible for the snafu.
An emergency meeting will get underway Thursday evening in Edison, one of New Jersey's largest municipalities.
Edison, one of New Jersey's largest municipalities, has furloughed hundreds of workers as it deals with budget woes.
The National Weather Service on Wednesday confirmed four tornadoes touched down in northern New Jersey and New York during severe storms on Tuesday.
There were two confirmed tornadoes in northern New Jersey on Tuesday.
There are some Long Island Rail Road service changes planned for the weekend.
A Long Island father suffered a catastrophic spinal cord injury, and doctors thought he would never walk again. But as CBS News New York's Jessica Moore explains, he's now defying the odds.
Labor Day is late this year, creating an even longer gap between the end of most summer programs and the start of school.
There was a public hearing on Tuesday night over a proposed Islamic boarding school and mosque in the Long Island hamlet of Bay Shore.
An electrical transformer caught fire outside the Nassau County Court Building on Long Island on Tuesday.
The software company at the center of a New Jersey noncitizen voting controversy fired back Thursday, saying the state is responsible for the snafu.
An emergency meeting will get underway Thursday evening in Edison, one of New Jersey's largest municipalities.
The lawsuit claims the Trump administration is withholding hundreds of millions of dollars in disaster-preparedness and homeland security grants to pressure states to change policies on elections and immigration.
The Justice Department withdrew its subpoenas for New York Times reporters during a court heraing Thursday, after a judge grilled government lawyers for making "errors."
New York City says the average bus speed on Fordham Road in the Bronx is 5 mph, which is why ground was broken Wednesday on a major redesign.
Thirty-four cooling towers at 33 buildings on the Upper East Side tested positive for live Legionella bacteria, the New York City Health Department announced Tuesday.
An attorney representing an Upper East Side woman whose husband just died from Legionnaires' disease is planning to take legal action.
Studies show older adults are among the safest drivers on the road, but crashes involving seniors are on the rise.
For the third day in a row, the NYC Health Department has announced a death in the Upper East Side Legionnaires' disease cluster.
A second death has been reported in connection to the Legionnaires' disease cluster on the Upper East Side, health officials said Saturday.
Madonna, Justin Bieber, BTS and Shakira each brought a bit of one of their hits to the World Cup's first halftime show in a whirlwind performance Sunday that also squeezed in Burna Boy, Ted Lasso and many Muppets.
Brenda Fricker won an Academy Award for 1989's "My Left Foot," played the Pigeon Lady in "Home Alone 2" and appeared in "A Time to Kill" and "So I Married an Axe Murderer."
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
The final show of Jay-Z's anniversary concert series at Yankee Stadium was delayed for hours after hundreds of ticketless fans flooded the gates and breached security, according to officials.
Jay-Z and some very special guests took over Yankee Stadium on Friday night, performing to a sold-out crowd.
There were 89 people arrested in the New York area over the course of the World Cup, the NYPD said.
Nicolás Fernández scored on a first-half penalty kick and Agustín Ojeda found the net in the second half to help New York City FC hold off the Columbus Crew 2-1 on Wednesday night.
The Philadelphia Union beat the New York Red Bulls 3-1 on Wednesday night for their first win in more than three months.
The New York Yankees beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 2-0 Wednesday night for a doubleheader split.
Joey Ortiz went 3 for 3 and was a homer away from the cycle to help the Brewers defeat the Mets 4-3 on Wednesday.
Parents in Harlem say their children's walk to summer camp is littered with trash, illegal dumping and a growing encampment.
A specialized program from God's Love We Deliver is serving nearly 400 veterans with medically tailored meals, while helping combat isolation and ease the challenges of life after military service.
The Newtown Creek Alliance community science project gives students hands-on experience monitoring the health of one of the most polluted waterways in the U.S.
The FIFA World Cup is delivering a business boost for many bars and restaurants across New York City, but not every industry is seeing the same payoff.
Two Upper West Side children went on a mission to visit 40 playgrounds in one day, hoping to set a record.
People dressed in elaborate headgear and paraded up Fifth Avenue for New York City's Easter Sunday tradition.
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.
The annual Easter Parade and Easter Bonnet Festival was held in Manhattan on April 20, 2025.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The famed Mark Morris Dance Group is back at the Joyce Theater in Chelsea. As CBS News New York's Dave Carlin reports, the company and its live musicians are celebrating 45 years of dance with a trio of programs exploring diverse all-American styles.
CBS News New York's Scott Padgett has your First Alert Forecast for July 23 at 8 p.m.
The Justice Department told a judge Thursday it will withdraw its subpoenas for grand jury testimony and phone records from New York Times reporters over an article on security systems in the new Air Force One jet.
Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers is calling for transparency and accountability after a fatal police shooting in Madison. Bradley Blackburn reports.
Courthouses across the country are seeing a surge in wedding ceremonies as budget-conscious newlyweds skip the big venue. Alys Martinez reports.
