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Advocates and some elected officials rallied on the steps of City Hall on Tuesday, with some chanting "Housing is a right! Fight, fight, fight!"
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Advocates and some elected officials rallied on the steps of City Hall on Tuesday, with some chanting "Housing is a right! Fight, fight, fight!"
The New York Civil Liberties Union and other petitioners have gone to court to demand that Judge William Garnett open the record in the Eric Garner case.
Protesters rallied with signs, banners and instruments outside the State Supreme Court in Staten Island during the hearing, calling on records from the Garner grand jury proceedings to be unsealed.
New York state's attorney general has asked the governor to authorize his office to investigate deaths at the hands of police following the public outcry over the killing of an unarmed Staten Island man.
Reaction across the city was mixed Wednesday after a grand jury decided not to indict NYPD officer Daniel Pantaleo in the apparent chokehold death of Staten Island man Eric Garner.
Bill Clinton is throwing his political weight behind New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo for re-election.
The Brooklyn district attorney has created a hate crimes unit to deal with a rise in reported racially and religiously motivated attacks across the borough.
Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. said the letter-grading system would give customers of the city's 2,000 licensed nail salons more comfort.
De Blasio and his family have been living at Gracie Mansion since July. But a uniformed cop and guard booth can still be outside his 11th Street row house in Brooklyn.
New York City Public Advocate Letitia James says despite the thousands of nail salons across the five boroughs, there are only 27 inspectors in the entire state to keep track of salon cleanliness and safety.
A group of New York elected officials, community activists and housing advocates gathered on the steps of City Hall Friday to launch a campaign against the home-sharing company Airbnb.
Public Advocate Letitia James demonstrated the body-worn cameras Thursday at a news conference at her Lower Manhattan office.
Video cameras are mounted on sidewalks, inside buildings and nearly everywhere else, and now, city Public Advocate Letitia James has said she would like to see them on police officers.
James is seeking better training for police officers, tougher sentences for offenders and are calling for more cameras to be installed in subway cars.
American flags are once again flying on top of the Brooklyn Bridge after someone replaced the flags sometime overnight with what appeared to be whitewashed or faded versions of Old Glory.
Tenants erupted in protest, but some landlords were also unhappy Monday night, when the New York City Rent Guidelines Board voted against a rent freeze for tenants who live in stabilized apartments.
Accusations of major delays in the city's 911 emergency response system was the subject of a rally and two City Council hearings on Friday.
Public Advocate Letitia James is proposing a bill that would require colleges to coordinate with the local rape crisis centers and the NYPD and force them to release sex assaults stats to the public every month.
Joel Israel testified for the first time at his contempt hearing for not making repairs at 98 Linden Street as he has agreed to do.
The 250 workers based out of Maspeth, Queens staged a 90-minute protest in February over the firing of a long-time employee.
Lawsuits are being filed this week over Mayor Bill de Blasio's decision to move charter school students out of public school space.
Some rent-stabilized tenants in an Upper West Side building were furious this week, after a gym opened up in their building and they were told they were forbidden from using it.
City Councilman Jumaane Williams said outer borough homicide cases have fewer detectives assigned to them than do killings in Manhattan. Williams said the NYPD is looking into it.
If successful, a lawsuit by city officials and activists would be a setback for countless charter school students, some parents say.
Bill de Blasio was sworn in as the 109th mayor of New York City at midnight during a small ceremony at his Brooklyn home.
Seven people were injured when an MTA bus crashed into several parked cars in the Bronx on Monday afternoon.
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.
Many people who knew the victims of Sunday's attack in Australia hope for a better future, but admit that can't come without acknowledging that words of hatred can lead to violence.
The Jewish community of Sydney, Australia has deep connections to the Tri-State Area. Many on Long Island spoke fondly on Monday about victims they knew.
More than 24,000 homebound seniors in New York City rely on meal delivery services, but many only get one delivery per day, less than seven times per week.
Seven people were injured when an MTA bus crashed into several parked cars in the Bronx on Monday afternoon.
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.
Many people who knew the victims of Sunday's attack in Australia hope for a better future, but admit that can't come without acknowledging that words of hatred can lead to violence.
The Jewish community of Sydney, Australia has deep connections to the Tri-State Area. Many on Long Island spoke fondly on Monday about victims they knew.
More than 24,000 homebound seniors in New York City rely on meal delivery services, but many only get one delivery per day, less than seven times per week.
Some of the highest totals were on Long Island and in New Jersey, where greater than 6 inches of snow was measured.
A large water main break in Waterbury, Connecticut, is impacting tens of thousands of residents.
Bitterly cold temperatures are causing icy road conditions, including black ice, Monday morning in the Tri-State Area.
Survivors of the 2012 Sandy Hook school shooting, families and lawmakers gathered in Washington, D.C., on Thursday to honor the lives lost and continue calls for action to end gun violence.
Connecticut is dealing with its first measles case since 2021, after a child, who is not vaccinated, contracted the virus while traveling internationally.
Davenport currently serves as the first assistant attorney general, a position she previously held from 2018-2020. She also worked as the acting attorney general's principal law enforcement advisor.
The winter storm blanketed New Jersey and brought up to six inches of snow to some areas.
New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani says he will appoint a "World Cup czar" to push FIFA to lower ticket prices for the 2026 tournament.
Some of the highest totals were on Long Island and in New Jersey, where greater than 6 inches of snow was measured.
A judge in New Jersey agreed to release Mark Paulino from jail while he awaits a criminal trial for child pornography charges.
The Jewish community of Sydney, Australia has deep connections to the Tri-State Area. Many on Long Island spoke fondly on Monday about victims they knew.
Some of the highest totals were on Long Island and in New Jersey, where greater than 6 inches of snow was measured.
A U.S. Postal Service clerk was caught on video stealing cards from the mail in a police sting on Long Island, according to investigators.
Bitterly cold temperatures are causing icy road conditions, including black ice, Monday morning in the Tri-State Area.
Drone technology recently helped Suffolk County police catch an alleged shoplifter.
Davenport currently serves as the first assistant attorney general, a position she previously held from 2018-2020. She also worked as the acting attorney general's principal law enforcement advisor.
The casinos clearing the last hurdle are Steve Cohen's Metropolitan Park in Queens, Bally's Bronx, and Resorts World New York City at Aqueduct Racetrack, also in Queens.
New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani says he will appoint a "World Cup czar" to push FIFA to lower ticket prices for the 2026 tournament.
Erika Kirk recalls the emotional fog of Charlie Kirk's assassination, addresses conspiracy theories and takes questions during a CBS News town hall hosted by Bari Weiss.
Mamdani refused to recognize Israel's right to exist as a Jewish state during an interview on CBS News New York's "The Point with Marcia Kramer."
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.
Connecticut is dealing with its first measles case since 2021, after a child, who is not vaccinated, contracted the virus while traveling internationally.
Mixed nuts from Ohio-based Mellace Family Brands sold at some Wegmans stores could be tainted with Salmonella, FDA warns.
New York has no plans to change hepatitis B vaccine guidance after a Centers for Disease Control advisory panel voted to stop recommending a first dose for newborns.
In New York alone, there have already been more than 17,000 flu cases and nearly 1,000 hospitalizations, and doctors anticipate it's only going to get worse as more people gather for the holidays.
Rob Reiner was a California transplant who never lost his New York edge. He was born in the Bronx, and raised in New Rochelle.
R&B musician Trey Songz was arrested in New York City over the weekend after an incident at the Dramma nightclub near Times Square.
Nick Reiner, a son of director Rob Reiner and his wife Michele, has been arrested on murder charges following their deaths, police said.
Director Rob Reiner and wife, Michele, were found dead in their Los Angeles home, sources told CBS News, in what police called an apparent homicide.
Peter Greene, best known for his role in "Pulp Fiction," has died at his home in New York City at 60 years old.
The New York Jets fired defensive coordinator Steve Wilks one day after getting thumped 48-20 by the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Egor Demin scored 17 points, Noah Clowney added 16 and the Nets never trailed in a 127-82 romp over the Bucks on Sunday night.
Trevor Lawrence accounted for six touchdowns, including a career-high five passing, and the Jaguars overwhelmed the Jets, 48-20 on Sunday.
Jacory Croskey-Merritt ran for a touchdown, Jaylin Lane returned a punt 63 yards for another score and the Commanders beat the Giants 29-21 on Sunday.
Zeev Buium scored in his first game since being traded to Vancouver, Thatcher Demko stopped 25 of the 26 shots, and the Canucks beat the Devils 2-1 on Sunday.
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
New York City officials have secured long-awaited funding to restore the 102-year-old Coney Island boardwalk.
Residents on East 57th Street say reckless drivers have caused life-altering injuries and even death, but despite petitions and years of advocacy, the city has yet to install a speed bump.
Neighbors in Brooklyn's Victorian Flatbush are expressing frustration after the city designated only part of their area as a historic district.
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.
Police sources told CBS News New York's Ali Bauman it appears this bus was having mechanical issues and when the driver tried to put the brakes on the bus slid and crashed into 4 parked cars in Morrisania.
CBS News New York's Hannah Kliger explains how the group is helping to make it possible, and that the impact goes a long way.
However, because she lives in a shelter, doctors have been unable to perform the life-saving surgery. CBS News New York's Jennifer Bisram has more on how one organization is trying to help.
Many people who knew the victims of the Bondi Beach attack told CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner they hope for a better future, but say that can't come without acknowledging that words of hatred can lead to violence.
She's celebrating a new lease on life, thanks to a groundbreaking gene therapy. CBS News New York's Nick Caloway has her story.
