Coats, hot meals handed out to asylum seekers in NYC
On a cold, rainy December night, desperation for warmth and shelter could be seen in the East Village.
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On a cold, rainy December night, desperation for warmth and shelter could be seen in the East Village.
The City Council questioned DOE officials at a hearing Wednesday about whether or not students can stay in their current schools even if they move.
The City Council questioned DOE officials at a hearing Wednesday about whether or not students can stay in their current schools even if they move. CBS New York's Natalie Duddridge reports.
Mayor Eric Adams and his administration continue to call the crisis the top issue the city is facing.
Mayor Eric Adams and his administration continue to call the crisis the top issue the city is facing. CBS New York's Alice Gainer reports from the East Village.
Kommissary and NYC Health + Hospitals hope to bring a sense of comfort to those in a new, unfamiliar place.
According to a letter sent to commissioners, the city is going to slash migrant services by 20%; that's $1.5 billion.
Nearly 500,000 migrants, half of them women and children, have crossed into Panama this year through the notorious Darién jungle. Many of them have sought to reach the U.S.
Partisan gridlock has doomed numerous other attempts to pass a bipartisan reform of the U.S. immigration system, which has not been updated in any significant way since 1996.
Mayors from Chicago, Denver and an Adams staffer met with senior officials to discuss the impact of the crisis.
A mayoral staffer did sit in on the meetings with high-ranking White House officials. CBS New York's Lisa Rozner has the story from Washington.
Mayors from Chicago, Denver, Houston and Los Angeles are meeting to discuss the impact of the crisis on their cities. CBS New York's LIsa Rozner has the story.
Mayors from Chicago, Denver, Houston and Los Angeles are meeting to discuss the impact of the asylum seeker crisis on their cities.
Mayors from New York, Chicago, Denver, Houston and Los Angeles have asked President Joe Biden for at least $5 billion to cover the expenses spent on the crisis. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
Advocates say it's not safe or sanitary for pregnant moms, children and asylum seekers with disabilities.
Families are expected to move in this week. Authorities said security will patrol the site 24/7, but some local leaders have concerns about flooding and fire safety.
Seven massive climate-controlled tents now stand on repurposed land that was once a former naval air station. They will soon house 500 migrant families with children. CBS New York's Natalie Duddridge reports.
See the headed debate between the two candidates on "The Point with Marcia Kramer" at 11:30 a.m. Sunday on CBS2.
The new CBS Reports documentary exploring the asylum seeker crisis in New York City streams tonight at 8 p.m.
Dozens marched around the hotel and said they want to help but are struggling with the influx of people.
On Long Island, their immediate need is not housing but rather navigating a new life.
CBS New York's Natalie Duddridge spoke to people who hoped they could escape their situations for the American dream, but are finding the reality is much harder.
More than 30 marched around the hotel and said they want to help but are struggling with the influx of people. CBS New York's Natalie Duddridge reports.
The mayor said his goal is to do everything possible so children and families don't have to sleep on the streets.
The mayor said his goal is to do everything possible so children and families don't have to sleep on the streets. CBS New York's Marcia Kramer has the story.
The surging New York Yankees used another big inning to beat the Chicago White Sox 10-5 on Wednesday night.
A New York Knicks documentary series is in the works from director and Knicks superfan Ben Stiller.
A Brooklyn mother and her boyfriend have been charged with murder in the 2025 death of her 3-year-old son.
The owner of a luxury clothing brand is accused of running a sweatshop in New York City, the Manhattan DA said Wednesday.
The New York Mets averted being swept with a 9-1 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday.
A New York Knicks documentary series is in the works from director and Knicks superfan Ben Stiller.
A Brooklyn mother and her boyfriend have been charged with murder in the 2025 death of her 3-year-old son.
The owner of a luxury clothing brand is accused of running a sweatshop in New York City, the Manhattan DA said Wednesday.
LaGuardia Airport shut down one of its two runways Wednesday to conduct precautionary structural testing, the Port Authority said.
An 18-year-old died after he was thrown from a horse carriage that overturned in Central Park on Wednesday.
Dangerous heat is building across the Tri-State Area with the threat of severe storms, making Thursday and Friday First Alert Weather Days.
Thursday and Friday will be First Alert Weather Days in the New York City area, with high temperatures and the chance for strong storms.
The Stamford Fire Department said high winds ripped the 3,000-square-foot flag off the pole atop the WWE building and sent it flying into electrical wires.
Storms hit the New York City area on Saturday, bringing damaging winds, hail and downpours across the region.
It's unseasonably warm in New York City on Wednesday as humidity adds to the summer-like weather. There's also a slight chance for showers in parts of the Tri-State Area.
A man was charged with assaulting an officer after he allegedly rammed his van into a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent in New Jersey, according to prosecutors.
Six women and girls had acid thrown on them in Jersey City Monday night, officials said. It happened around 7:30 p.m. on in front of a house on Wilkinson Avenue near Ocean Avenue.
The Tuesday evening rush coincided with the end of the match between Senegal and France at MetLife Stadium.
New Jersey officials are once again urging World Cup ticket holders to lean on public transportation to get to Tuesday's match between France and Senegal.
The FBI is investigating after a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent was struck by a vehicle and then opened fire in New Jersey on Monday morning.
Rex Heuermann was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for the series of murders known as the Gilgo Beach serial killings.
Wednesday is sentencing day for Rex Heuermann, long the suspect in Gilgo Beach serial killer case that has loomed over Long Island for more than three decades.
Tuesday was an unusual Election Day in one Long Island village. The job of mayor in Bayville is up for grabs, but no one is officially running.
The best golfers in the world and their passionate fans are descending on Shinnecock Hills Golf Club on Long Island's East End for the 126th U.S. Open.
There is good news for hard-pressed New York state residents -- 3 million will be receiving tax relief checks in the next few months.
The New York Knicks are planning to visit the White House, owner James Dolan said Wednesday, marking a first for an NBA Finals winner during President Trump's time in office.
In an exclusive interview with CBS News, retired Justice Arthur Engoron reflected on the highs and lows of the 2023 Trump civil fraud trial.
Tuesday was an unusual Election Day in one Long Island village. The job of mayor in Bayville is up for grabs, but no one is officially running.
There is good news for hard-pressed New York state residents -- 3 million will be receiving tax relief checks in the next few months.
Gov. Kathy Hochul says millions of New York homeowners are set to receive $2 billion in property tax relief.
New York broadcast giant Bill Ritter announced Friday he is stepping down from the WABC anchor desk after being diagnosed with early stage Alzheimer's.
For half a century, The Valerie Fund has been dedicated to providing care to children with cancer and blood disorders.
A New Jersey nonprofit called The Valerie Fund is celebrating 50 years of providing comprehensive care to children with cancer and blood disorders.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill is urging people to donate blood ahead of the summer months.
There's no vaccine for the Bourbon virus, nor medicine to treat it, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
A New York Knicks documentary series is in the works from director and Knicks superfan Ben Stiller.
New York broadcast giant Bill Ritter announced Friday he is stepping down from the WABC anchor desk after being diagnosed with early stage Alzheimer's.
Taylor Swift attended Game 4 of the NBA Finals between the Knicks and Spurs at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday.
"Schmigadoon!" — which was tied for the most nominations, with 12 — won Best Musical, and "Liberation" took home the honor of Best Play at the 2026 Tony Awards.
The Broadway revival of the musical (nominated for 11 Tony Awards) depicts drama, joy and heartbreak in the pursuit of the American Dream at the turn of the 20th century, with parallels to the contemporary world, from issues of race to the immigrant experience.
The surging New York Yankees used another big inning to beat the Chicago White Sox 10-5 on Wednesday night.
The New York Mets averted being swept with a 9-1 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday.
The New York Knicks are planning to visit the White House, owner James Dolan said Wednesday, marking a first for an NBA Finals winner during President Trump's time in office.
Admission to the Knicks parade along the Canyon of Heroes on Thursday will be on a first-come, first-serve basis and once the pens are full, the NYPD will turn people away.
An image of Jalen Brunson and his father, Rick, in an emotional hug after the Knicks' championship win on Saturday spread rapidly. But what came before that moment says a lot more about their relationship.
A vending machine in Coney Island is offering something unusual alongside the neighborhood's classic attractions: original artwork from local artists.
A years-long battle is intensifying over the future of an old rail line in Queens that was abandoned after a fire over 50 years ago.
Harlem's historic Cotton Club recently announced it was up for sale. The news comes as jazz clubs across the borough disappear.
Jasir Gipson was shot by a stray bullet at 5 years old while walking with his mother. More than a decade later, he's graduating from high school with nothing but a smile.
Garbage piling up near freight train tracks is frustrating many Maspeth residents.
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 owner of a luxury clothing brand is accused of exploiting and stealing from her workers, the Manhattan District Attorney announced Wednesday.
The Federal Reserve is holding interest rates steady with the new Fed chair acknowledging the lingering economic effects of the War with Iran. Jarred Hill reports.
An 18-year-old died after he was thrown from a horse carriage that overturned in Central Park on Wednesday. CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo reports.
A young singer in Harlem has made her own Knicks-inspired version of the classic song "New York, New York." CBS News New York's Noëlle Lilley reports.
As Pride Month celebrations continue, some people are turning to women's sports for a sense of community. As CBS News New York's Elle McLogan reports, one Queens native is documenting that growing culture.
