Mayor De Blasio Says Climate Crisis Will Be NYC's Next Big Project, And Congestion Pricing Is A Must
The mayor said congestion pricing will lead to a $15 billion investment in mass transit and a reduction in traffic.
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The mayor said congestion pricing will lead to a $15 billion investment in mass transit and a reduction in traffic.
There's at least one new site in each of the five boroughs.
A Christmas Eve accident took the lives of two men waiting to cross a street. Now, their families are demanding that lawmakers make safer roads for pedestrians and cyclists.
Video shows thick, black plumes of smoke pouring into the sky.
For months, residents in an Upper East Side neighborhood tried to turn an abandoned, rat-infested lot into a green space.
The MTA says 4 and 6 trains are running with delays in both directions.
As holiday gatherings draw near, New York City is pushing to stop the spread of COVID as record case numbers are reported and lines at testing centers are long.
People will be able to take photos with the numbers until Thursday, before they head atop One Times Square to light up on New Year's Eve.
Student volunteers spent lunch periods and stayed after school wrapping hundreds of donated gifts to make sure other children who may be less fortunate have a merry Christmas morning.
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced 40 new pop-up vaccine sites would open statewide.
Police are searching for a man they say punched a woman in the face and tried to sexually assault her at a subway station in Brooklyn.
The latest surge in COVID-19 cases is adding momentum to the push to vaccinate all New Yorkers over the age of 5.
Officials say two teens narrowly escaped the fire, and several e-bikes inside were destroyed.
Surveillance video shows the man drawing a swastika on a pillar at City Hall on Monday evening.
Volunteers sliced a thousand pounds of fresh fruits and vegetables, which will be taken to soup kitchens and given to families struggling as the price of food continues to go up.
The officer suffered a cut to her left ear and a fracture to her face, police said. The suspect got away.
The 50-foot artificial tree went up in flames Wednesday on Sixth Avenue and 48th Street.
The building is home to FOX News Channel, The Wall Street Journal and New York Post.
The officer was not hit and did not fire back.
The City Council's Land Use Committee is expected to vote on the measure Thursday.
The centers in Washington Heights and East Harlem allow users to inject illegal drugs as nurses and other staff monitor them and provide addiction treatment.
Alleged ringleader Michael Richards is charged with recruiting multiple U.S. Postal Service mail carriers to steal credit cards from mail they delivered in New York City and Virginia.
The plan to rebuild the park as a flood barrier has been met with protests and legal challenges.
Police say the man grabbed the 59-year-old victim and stole $480 from the driver's side door handle as he got off the bus.
A prayer service was held Tuesday at the Cathedral of San Lorenzo in his hometown of Alba, Italy.
A New York City Council employee who was detained by ICE more than two months ago must be deported, a federal judge says.
Mets fans got a sneak peek Wednesday at the new food coming to Citi Field's menu for the 2026 season.
Someone used a drone to drop a package containing knives, a cellphone and drugs onto the grounds of an upstate New York prison, the staff says.
The NYPD commissioner is slamming the federal government for cutting counterterrorism funds as she says the city remains on a heightened terror alert for the foreseeable future.
More than two years after a fire destroyed their Queens building, tenants say repairs have not even begun. Now, they're taking their landlord to court.
A New York City Council employee who was detained by ICE more than two months ago must be deported, a federal judge says.
Mets fans got a sneak peek Wednesday at the new food coming to Citi Field's menu for the 2026 season.
Someone used a drone to drop a package containing knives, a cellphone and drugs onto the grounds of an upstate New York prison, the staff says.
The NYPD commissioner is slamming the federal government for cutting counterterrorism funds as she says the city remains on a heightened terror alert for the foreseeable future.
More than two years after a fire destroyed their Queens building, tenants say repairs have not even begun. Now, they're taking their landlord to court.
The New York City area will be under a wind advisory Monday with periods of heavy rain and severe thunderstorms expected across the region.
The New York area is in for a mild weekend before the weather takes a turn to start the work week.
It will be rainy on Thursday morning, and the weather will change to snow as temperatures drop across the Tri-State Area.
Thunderstorms are expected in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut this weekend after severe weather hit the Midwest.
Periods of rain will move through the New York area Thursday, but spring temperatures are on the way for the weekend.
Video shows firefighters dousing the smoldering roof of the structure on Old York Road in Branchburg, New Jersey.
Grubhub is launching New Jersey's first commercial food delivery by drone. CBS News New York has learned more about the high-tech service and how it's expected to work.
Officials say James Hadley, a New Jersey coach and educator, may have assaulted other victims.
Tens of thousands of customers lost power across the New York-New Jersey area as severe weather whipped through the region.
Michael B. Jordan's best actor win at Sunday night's Academy Awards resonated at his alma mater, Arts High School in Newark.
Tens of thousands of customers lost power across the New York-New Jersey area as severe weather whipped through the region.
Ten people and six vehicles were involved in the fatal accident on Long Island, according to New York State Police. Two people in their 80s were killed.
St. John's, Hofstra and LIU are playing in the 2026 NCAA men's basketball tournament as March Madness gets in full swing.
Prosecutors said Matthew Smith fended off efforts to hand over his car keys before the crash that killed Nassau County police officer Patricia Espinosa.
A Manorville breeder was charged with animal neglect after dogs and puppies were allegedly left alone in poor conditions as a blizzard struck New York.
The Mamdani administration has asked a court to allow them to stop representing former Mayor Eric Adams in a sexual assault case.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani celebrated his first St. Patrick's Day as mayor with a dramatic show of respect for groups he may have offended in the past.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and the MTA have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration for withholding funds designed to extend the Second Avenue subway west into Harlem.
The Senate voted to begin a marathon debate on the SAVE America Act, an elections bill that President Trump has been pressing Republicans to pass.
A long-time New York City driver says he monitored his E-ZPass account and paid his tolls, but he was still hit with huge late fees.
Older adults in New Jersey recorded the highest number of suspected overdose deaths in 2025, according to the New Jersey Department of Health.
The first case of mpox clade I has been detected in New York City, health officials said Friday. Of the two types of mpox, clade I is known to cause more severe disease and death.
Heights University Hospital, formerly known as Christ Hospital, shuttered its emergency room Saturday night.
New Jersey Sen. Andy Kim is opening up about his father's Alzheimer's diagnosis in hopes of helping others struggling like him to care for their loved ones.
A new study shows toxic forever chemicals known as PFAS may be entering the food chain on Long Island through contaminated soil, water and air.
Michael B. Jordan's best actor win at Sunday night's Academy Awards resonated at his alma mater, Arts High School in Newark.
"One Battle After Another" took home several big awards, including Best Picture, Best Director and the newly created Best Casting.
Hollywood's biggest stars were honored at the 98th annual Academy Awards on Sunday. Here is what to know and how to watch the 2026 Oscars.
Legendary New York City television news anchor Ernie Anastos has died. His wife says he died early Thursday morning of pneumonia.
Ballerina Misty Copeland responded to controversial comments made by actor Timothée Chalamet when he appeared to dismiss the significance of ballet and opera, saying, "No one cares."
Mets fans got a sneak peek Wednesday at the new food coming to Citi Field's menu for the 2026 season.
The WNBA and its players' union reached a verbal agreement on a transformational new collective bargaining agreement early Wednesday morning, both sides said.
With the game tied going into the 9th, Eugenio Suárez smacked a double into left-center field to score pinch runner Javier Sonoja for what would prove to be the winning run.
Josh Hart scored a season-high 33 points on 12-of-13 shooting to lead the Knicks over the Pacers 136-110 on Tuesday night.
The New York Islanders beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 3-1 on Tuesday night.
The Rev. Al Sharpton is calling on New York City to help protect the Merchant's House Museum in Manhattan after a recent discovery revealed connections to the Underground Railroad.
A Harlem school is teaching students how to love, honor and care for their natural hair.
The NYC DEP has announced plans to clean Flushing Creek with chlorine, sparking outrage among some environmentalists.
Neighbors and local businesses in Long Island City, Queens, say rental trucks parked on streets are impacting daily operations.
Erik Lochtefeld is back to acting and marathon training after a glioblastoma diagnosis and complex surgery at NYU Langone.
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.
Prediction markets are exploding in popularity, but not everyone is happy about it. On Tuesday, Arizona's attorney general charged the prediction market Kalshi with running an illegal gambling operation. Jo Ling Kent has the story.
The Senate has begun a marathon debate session over an elections bill dubbed the SAVE America Act. President Trump has been pushing for the legislation, claiming it's needed to prevent cheating, but Democrats argue it's really about voter suppression. Erica Brown reports from Capitol Hill.
A New York City Council employee who was detained by ICE more than two months ago must be deported, a federal judge says. The City Council speaker is calling the decision outrageous. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
Mets fans, we hope you're hungry. Citi Field just showed off its menu additions for the 2026 season. CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock shows us what's new.
CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn has your First Alert Forecast for March 18 at 5:45 p.m.
