Hochul touts progress tackling illegal guns
The governor says New York State Police have seen a 104% increase in gun seizures over the last year.
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The governor says New York State Police have seen a 104% increase in gun seizures over the last year.
The announcement is set for 11 a.m. at the state police forensic investigation center in Albany.
The NYPD says 716 people, in a city of eight million, are responsible for 30% of shootings since the start of 2021.
It was just months ago that Gov. Kathy Hochul made changes to the state's bail reform laws, but Mayor Eric Adams wants her to go even further. CBS2's Natalie Duddridge has the details.
Mayor Eric Adams is once again pushing for the state to change its bail laws. Wednesday, his office released new numbers pointing to a crime wave by a small group of repeat offenders, but CBS2's Ali Bauman reports bail reform advocates claim the mayor's proposal would endanger more people.
The governor says she wants to make it easier to become a health care worker.
The governor wants to alleviate what can be a crushing financial burden to get the education necessary.
Gov. Kathy Hochul speaks about the health care workforce in New York City.
Local communities held family-friendly gatherings to help foster relationships with police.
Communities across the country took a stand against crime for National Night Out on Tuesday.
CBS2's Marcia Kramer spoke to the pollster, who says Hochul's edge is not insurmountable for her challenger.
The first poll of the New York governor's race has Gov. Kathy Hochul taking an early lead over Rep. Lee Zeldin. CBS2's political reporter Marcia Kramer spoke to a political analyst, who says Hochul's edge is not insurmountable for her challenger.
The plan also aims to improve air quality in NYCHA buildings.
Residents will soon be able to control temperatures in their individual apartments.
A new bill aims to help homeowners facing foreclosure by, among other things, enforcing the statute of limitations, CBS2's Hannah Kliger reports.
The governor said more than 25 percent of the cases nationwide are in New York, mostly in New York City, CBS2's Astrid Martinez reports.
This is for customers enrolled in the Energy Affordability Program.
Some relief is on the way for New Yorkers feeling the squeeze on gas and electric bills.
The governor and mayor spoke at the ground breaking of an affordable housing community in Morris Heights, the Bronx.
The governor and mayor were on hand for the ground breaking of an affordable housing community in Morris Heights, the Bronx.
She condemned the "Defund the Police" movement.
In Warren County on Tuesday, Gov. Kathy Hochul pledged her support to law enforcement, including police departments across the state.
The new funds will go toward 344 new child care centers.
Gov. Kathy Hochul makes announcement about child care in Upper Manhattan.
The governor says the announcement will help mothers return to work.
We have issued a First Alert Weather Day Tuesday as travel could be impacted due to slick roads, especially north and west of the city.
Linda Sun is accused of secretly working as an undisclosed agent for the Chinese government.
On the eighth and final night of Hanukkah, the family of Rabbi Eli Schlanger lit a menorah in Brooklyn, just hours after finishing a week of mourning.
A NYCHA complex in the heart of New York City's Chelsea neighborhood is set for a huge transformation.
Filip Forsberg and Steven Stamkos scored, Justus Annunen made 16 saves and the Predators beat the Rangers 2-1 on Sunday night.
We have issued a First Alert Weather Day Tuesday as travel could be impacted due to slick roads, especially north and west of the city.
Linda Sun is accused of secretly working as an undisclosed agent for the Chinese government.
On the eighth and final night of Hanukkah, the family of Rabbi Eli Schlanger lit a menorah in Brooklyn, just hours after finishing a week of mourning.
A NYCHA complex in the heart of New York City's Chelsea neighborhood is set for a huge transformation.
Mamdani's inauguration as New York's mayor on Jan. 1 will be highlighted by a public block party on Broadway, his transition team says.
We have issued a First Alert Weather Day Tuesday as travel could be impacted due to slick roads, especially north and west of the city.
Snow and rain will return to the New York City area before Christmas. The weather could cause some travel problems.
Today is a First Alert Weather Day as heavy rain and 50-60 mph wind gusts cause coastal flooding, downed trees and power outages.
Thursday will bring even more relief, with highs near 50° and a taste of early spring in December. But don't get too comfortable—changes are brewing.
Some of the highest totals were on Long Island and in New Jersey, where greater than 6 inches of snow was measured.
We have issued a First Alert Weather Day Tuesday as travel could be impacted due to slick roads, especially north and west of the city.
Police say they were called to a home in Kearny, N.J., on Saturday night after receiving a report that a man fatally shot another man with a bow and arrow.
Totowa Police Chief Carmen Veneziano was indicted for allegedly confining and attacking a woman in a Boston hotel room.
Snow and rain will return to the New York City area before Christmas. The weather could cause some travel problems.
If you're flying out for the holidays, this is the time when airports flip the switch from busy to brutal.
We have issued a First Alert Weather Day Tuesday as travel could be impacted due to slick roads, especially north and west of the city.
Linda Sun is accused of secretly working as an undisclosed agent for the Chinese government.
Researchers on Long Island say they've found physical evidence of PTSD in World Trade Center first responders.
In New York, cases of flu, RSV and COVID have spiked since Thanksgiving.
The suspect in the 1997 murder of a woman and her daughter whose bodies were found near Gilgo Beach appeared before a judge in Mineola on Thursday morning.
Linda Sun is accused of secretly working as an undisclosed agent for the Chinese government.
A NYCHA complex in the heart of New York City's Chelsea neighborhood is set for a huge transformation.
If caught and seized, it would be the third Venezuelan tanker taken by the U.S. this month.
Rep. Ro Khanna said the release of an initial tranche of files and photos related to late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein was a "slap in the face of survivors," while Rep. Thomas Massie said the DOJ is "flouting the spirit and the letter of the law."
Mamdani's inauguration as New York's mayor on Jan. 1 will be highlighted by a public block party on Broadway, his transition team says.
A spike in measles cases in Rockland County has New York health officials urging families to get vaccinated.
Researchers on Long Island say they've found physical evidence of PTSD in World Trade Center first responders.
In New York, cases of flu, RSV and COVID have spiked since Thanksgiving.
There are at least 500 sudden and unexpected deaths in the city each year, and in roughly a fifth of those cases, a genetic cause can be detected.
UnitedHealthcare and NewYork-Presbyterian have roughly two weeks to reach an agreement or thousands of Medicare Advantage members could be forced to find care elsewhere.
Comedian and actor Bowen Yang performed his final sketch on "SNL" Saturday night, after announcing his unexpected mid-season exit from the show.
A judge Friday voided the conviction of one of the two men found guilty of the 2002 killing of Run-D.M.C. star Jam Master Jay.
The special features interviews with Kathy Bates, Annette Bening, Albert Brooks, Michael Douglas, Kiefer Sutherland, Jerry O'Connell and Mandy Patinkin.
Jake and Romy Reiner released a statement on Wednesday, remembering their parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner, as their best friends.
The Oscars ceremony is moving to YouTube starting in 2029, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced on Wednesday.
Filip Forsberg and Steven Stamkos scored, Justus Annunen made 16 saves and the Predators beat the Rangers 2-1 on Sunday night.
Josh Norris and Zach Benson scored in the second period and the Sabres beat the Devils 3-1 on Sunday night for their sixth straight win.
Michael Porter Jr. scored 24 points, Noah Clowney added 19 and the Nets beat the Raptors 96-81 on Sunday night.
Jalen Brunson scored a season-high 47 points and the Knicks overcame Karl-Anthony Towns' quiet night to beat the Heat 132-125 on Sunday.
Chris Olave caught two touchdown passes, Charlie Smyth tied a club record with five field goals, and the Saints rolled to a 29-6 victory over the Jets on Sunday.
Nine Brooklyn Football Club partner bars are collecting shelf-stable food and winter coats to benefit 10 local schools.
The Davis Center in Harlem is now open for its first winter season after technical delays.
After losing his mother to a stroke in 2022, a Brownsville native is turning personal grief into a grassroots foundation, offering counseling and mentorship to children and young adults.
A Brooklyn startup and a national nonprofit are teaming up to turn everyday mail lockers into easy donation hubs, delivering thousands of toys to hospital rooms this holiday season.
The city is sharing new details about the historic $1 billion investment announced for the Coney Island Boardwalk, the largest in its century-long history
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.
Linda Sun is accused of acting as a foreign agent of China. Last week, the jury said it was deadlocked.
Carmen Veneziano is accused of assaulting a woman in a Boston hotel room in September.
A record number of Americans will be traveling for Christmas, and most of them will be driving. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
CBS News New York's Tony Sadiku has a look at the forecast.
The FDNY asked residents in the area to keep their windows shut due to the fire that injured five people, including three firefighters. CBS News New York's Noelle Lilley reports.
