Bloomberg: NYC To Spend $500M To Repair Schools, Hospitals
The plan would allocate $200 million for the Department of Education and $300 million for the New York City Health and Hospital Corporation to repair extensive damage.
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The plan would allocate $200 million for the Department of Education and $300 million for the New York City Health and Hospital Corporation to repair extensive damage.
Most of the more than 1,700 schools in New York City have reopened, but not all.
The Nets opened the Barclays Center in winning fashion as they defeated the Toronto Raptors 107-100.
The New York City Marathon was canceled early Friday evening, a decision that was widely applauded, even if it did come a lot later than many expected.
LeBron James and the champs. Opening night at MSG. Under normal circumstances, as electric a scene as there is in the NBA. Things are still far from normal in New York.
Inspiring or inappropriate? New Yorkers and runners from around the world debated whether a marathon should be run with disaster for a backdrop.
Twenty-four hours after defending his position, Nets and Barclays Center CEO Brett Yormark acknowledged Mayor Michael Bloomberg made "the right decision."
It's distraction. That's all. It's just a little thing. But sports helps keep us sane, even amid the madness and grief.
Two days after Superstorm Sandy brought New York to a standstill, residents itching to get back to work and their old lives noticed small signs that the city might be getting back to -- well, not quite normal.
Marathon organizers had been moving forward with planning but awaited final word from the city about whether holding the race would be safe and viable with flooding, power outages and transit shutdowns still afflicting the five boroughs.
Trading resumed on the New York Stock Exchange Wednesday after being closed for two days because of Hurricane Sandy. New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg ran the opening bell.
For a moment, let's celebrate the way Americans pull together in the face of crisis, damage and loss, and thank those of you who, whether you do it for a living or volunteer, help those in need.
Police said off-duty officer, 27-year-old Ivan Marcano, was with his girlfriend in her car when she witnessed a robbery in progress in Morris Heights Wednesday night.
Forgive me if I don't celebrate with Michael Bloomberg, Marty Markowitz and Charles Wang. Brooklyn is better than Quebec, but it still feels like another punch to the soul for the true fans of a once-proud franchise.
Goodbye, Nassau. Hello, Brooklyn. The Islanders will become the borough's second professional sports franchise when they move to Barclays Center in 2015.
The laws would require riders to wear reflective vests with their employer's name and an ID number so pedestrians can easily identify commercial cyclists.
More than 110 guns are off the streets of New York City in what authorities are calling the largest seizure of illegal firearms in Manhattan in recent history.
Mayor Michael Bloomberg is putting his money where his mouth is.
Brooklynites have been waiting for this moment for years, for decades. The Barclays Center will be the first new major sports and entertainment indoor arena in New York since 1968.
Bill Gates is still the wealthiest man in America. However, Mayor Michael Bloomberg isn't too far behind.
Anyone with any information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477). All calls are kept confidential.
The logo for the game next July is similar to the Mets' symbol, in blue and orange with a bridge spanning a city skyline that represents all five boroughs.
In the third part of the 25th anniversary show, President and Chief Executive Officer of CBS Radio Dan Mason joined the program alongside Don Bouloukos, a Senior Vice President for CBS Radio.
Chief Justice John Roberts delivered the court's ruling shortly after 10 a.m. Thursday to a crowd of about 400 to 500 people inside the marble courtroom.
Officer Nelson Vergara is at Saint Barnabas Hospital after being shot twice in the Bronx.
The New York Yankees extended their winning streak to seven games with a 12-4 win over the Houston Astros on Friday night.
The Colorado Rockies held off the slumping New York Mets 4-3 on Friday night.
A rainy weekend is in store for the New York City area.
A suspected gunman was injured in a shooting involving NYPD officers and second gunman in Harlem on Friday evening, the NYPD says.
Marie Benedict's new novel reimagines the lives of a woman who was key in the discovery of King Tut's tomb and a female Pharoah of Egypt.
A rainy weekend is in store for the New York City area.
A suspected gunman was injured in a shooting involving NYPD officers and second gunman in Harlem on Friday evening, the NYPD says.
There is a backlog of thousands of applicants who have been waiting years for approval to open legalized dispensaries in New York.
The B.R.O. Experience Foundation uses cognitive behavioral therapy, mentorship and creative expression to support men of color navigating identity.
The threat of losing a $6 billion economic development project will not make NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani apologize for making hedge fund owner Ken Griffin the poster boy for his tax-the-rich proposals.
A rainy weekend is in store for the New York City area.
Amtrak announced Thursday it is suing Metro-North for allegedly blocking nonrevenue trains on a portion of the busy Northeast Corridor for over two months.
The Tri-State Area has the dirtiest air in the U.S. east of Texas, according to The American Lung Association's newly released "State of the Air" report.
Colder weather returns to the New York City area this week with sub-freezing temperatures in the suburbs.
New York City's balmy weather proved to be record-breaking for the date of April 15.
A rainy weekend is in store for the New York City area.
Lawmakers in New York are pushing for a ferry service from the West Harlem Piers to World Cup games, as transportation to and from the matches comes with a big price tag.
The team identified Robert Dean Irelan as the man whose body was found in a shallow grave in Salem County, New Jersey, in 1979.
The New York Giants selected Ohio State linebacker Arvell Reese with the No. 5 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh.
The Jets selected Texas Tech defensive end David Bailey with the No. 2 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh.
Diana Kutateladze had nearly twice the legal limit of of alcohol in her system when she caused a deadly, high-speed six-car wreck on the Southern State Parkway in Hempstead, prosecutors said.
We're in for a mild weather day in NYC Friday, but a First Alert Weather Day is right around the corner, with rounds of rain on tap for Saturday.
Sister Francis Piscatella, New York's oldest person, celebrated her 113th birthday and Pope Leo XIV sent a blessing from the Vatican for the occasion.
A father and son were arrested after police said they found chemicals to make explosives at their home on New York's Long Island.
Scientists say New York's coastal waters are experiencing some of the most severe threats on record, and they're not just environmental.
The threat of losing a $6 billion economic development project will not make NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani apologize for making hedge fund owner Ken Griffin the poster boy for his tax-the-rich proposals.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani launched an Office of Deed Theft Prevention on Friday.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said he is vetoing a bill that would have allowed police to create a security perimeter around educational facilities during protests.
While the U.S. sends representatives to Islamabad, Israel's fight with Hezbollah continues despite a ceasefire.
A redevelopment project that is projected to add some $6 billion into Midtown may not happen after all, following a video put out by Mayor Zohran Mamdani last week.
The B.R.O. Experience Foundation uses cognitive behavioral therapy, mentorship and creative expression to support men of color navigating identity.
Travelers at Newark Airport may have been exposed to an individual with measles, New Jersey health officials warn.
The Tri-State Area has the dirtiest air in the U.S. east of Texas, according to The American Lung Association's newly released "State of the Air" report.
The 16th Annual Lustgarten Foundation New York City Walk for Pancreatic Cancer Research was held Sunday in Battery Park City.
Advocates fear New York state could be taking a step back when it comes to biomarker testing access for those with Medicaid.
Ticketmaster will be rereleasing tickets for Harry Styles' upcoming concerts in New York City that were originally purchased by scalpers, the company says.
The upcoming fashion exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art includes 25 mannequins based on real bodies.
A previously unreleased song is one of many ways Prince is being honored a decade after his death.
Singer-songwriter Gavin DeGraw turned to social media for help reconnecting with a New York City bartender after a memorable performance this week.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and his wife Rama Duwaji will not attend this year's Met Gala, sources said.
The New York Yankees extended their winning streak to seven games with a 12-4 win over the Houston Astros on Friday night.
The Colorado Rockies held off the slumping New York Mets 4-3 on Friday night.
The Mets survived a ninth-inning bullpen mix-up, then hung on to beat the Twins 10-8 Thursday night behind Bo Bichette's tiebreaking, three-run double.
CJ McCollum hit a fadeaway jumper with 12.5 seconds left, leading the Hawks to a 109-108 victory over the Knicks on Thursday and a 2-1 series lead in their first-round playoff series.
Cam Schlittler limited the team he rooted for growing up to four hits over eight innings, and the New York Yankees rallied twice to beat the Boston Red Sox 4-2 on Thursday night for a three-game sweep and a season-high six-game winning streak.
The B.R.O. Experience Foundation uses cognitive behavioral therapy, mentorship and creative expression to support men of color navigating identity.
An out-of-service escalator at Jamaica Station in Queens is reviving complaints that date back years.
The head of a housing nonprofit in Harlem was arrested after residents complained over delayed repairs.
A 2009 New York City law requiring most roll-down security gates to be at least 70% transparent is set to take effect this summer.
Recurring elevator problems are back and worse than ever at one New York City high-rise, according to tenants.
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.
New York City's Sanitation Department is refreshing its fleet of trucks with new artwork.
New York City topped Terminix's 2026 list of cities with the most mosquito activity.
The Southern State Parkway is widely considered one of the most dangerous highways in New York. Officials on Friday launched what they are calling "Operation Southern Shield," which aims at increasing police presence across the corridor, cracking down on distracted and impaired drivers. CBS News New York's Andrew Ramos reports.
The NYPD said officers found a loaded rifle in a vehicle during a traffic stop in the Bronx on Thursday.
A U.S. delegation will head to Islamabad on Saturday for a second round of peace talks with Iran. The White House says that the U.S. is ready to hear a plan for peace, and President Trump believes Iran has one to offer. CBS News New York's Doug Williams reports.
