City Council hearing held on rights of transgender detainees at Rikers
Public advocate pushes for changes to protect those whose gender identity is different from the sex assigned at birth.
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City Council considers changes to protect transgender rights at Rikers
New York's City Council is considering changes to protect the rights of transgender people at Rikers. This comes after a transgender woman died in solitary confinement. CBS2 political reporter Marcia Kramer has the story.
NYC Council hearing on unlicensed cannabis shops
The New York City Council will hold a hearing Wednesday on the illegal, unlicensed marijuana shops that have been sprouting up all over the city.
NYC Council holds hearing on illegal, unlicensed cannabis shops
Council members heard from the public, business owners, and city officials about the health and safety impact.
Hearing today on illegal cannabis shops
The New York City Council will hear from the public, business owners and city officials about the impact of the shops.
The Point: Lawmakers, advocates examine rise in hate crimes
As we mark one year since the death of Michelle Go, who was pushed in front of an oncoming subway train, we examine the causes and possible solutions to this troubling societal problem.
New York City struggling to process applications for food stamps
Councilman says Human Resources Administration doesn't have enough workers to process the paperwork.
NYC Councilman targeted for supporting "Drag Story Hour"
The NYPD says it has arrested two women for vandalizing a Councilman Erik Bottcher's home and office. CBS2's Ali Bauman reports.
NYC lawmaker says his support for "Drag Story Hour" led to confrontation at his apartment building
According to GLAAD, more than 120 events in the country featuring drag performers have faced targeted threats this year. CBS2's Alice Gainer reports.
New York City bracing for influx of migrants if Title 42 expires
The Supreme Court temporarily blocked the COVID-19 border restriction from ending Wednesday.
Oversight hearing today on NYCHA's winter heat plan
NYCHA developments have faced numerous issues over the years, including no heat or hot water.
Hearing to decide if guinea pigs can be kept as pets
The hearing will also look to clarify the term "pet shop."
Hearing on NYCHA's winter heat plan
The New York City Council will hold a hearing today on the agency's winter preparedness.
City Council to question DOC's progress on Rikers Island
The New York City Council will hold an oversight hearing on the Department of Correction's efforts to reform conditions on Rikers Island. CBS2's Zinnia Maldonado has a preview.
City Council hearing held on effort to improve Rikers Island
The Department of Correction has vowed to implement changes in order to avoid losing control of the jail.
City Council hearing today on Rikers oversight
The city has been pushing to maintain control of the jail complex, but critics say it's time for change. CBS2's Zinnia Maldonado has more.
Subway safety hearing hours after latest slashing
A 64-year-old man was slashed early Monday, just hours before a City Council hearing on safety in the system. CBS2's Zinnia Maldonado has more.
MTA and NYPD grilled at City Council hearing on subway safety
It happened not long after a 65-year-old man was stabbed during an argument at the Bowling Green Station.
Subway rider slashed in Lower Manhattan
The latest crime comes ahead of today's City Council hearing on subway safety. CBS2's Zinnia Maldonado has more.
The Point: Congressman-elect Mike Lawler & City Council Member Vickie Paladino
Mike Lawler is an upstate Republican who helped the party take control of the U.S. House. Vickie Paladino is a Republican on the New York City Council.
Exclamation Point: Council Member Vickie Paladino on legalized marijuana
The Republican city council member discusses New York's marijuana laws and more in a conversation exclusively on CBS News New York.
Mayor Adams unveils ambitious plan to build 500,000 affordable homes
Hizzoner's "get stuff built" housing initiative focuses on cutting red tape to make construction easier.
NYC Council holding hearing on Fair Chance for Housing Act
Supporters say the bill gives struggling New Yorkers a second chance, but opponents say it's a major safety risk.
Fair Chance for Housing Act up for hearing
The bill would keep landlords from considering a potential tenant's criminal past when renting out apartments. CBS2's Elijah Westbrook has more.
NYC Council hearing today on housing discrimination
A committee will hold a hearing on a plan that would bar landlords from considering a potential tenant's criminal past. CBS2's Elijah Westbrook explains.
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Photo shoot celebrates 50th anniversary of "The Young and the Restless"
The cast of the Daytime Emmy Award-winning CBS show ahead of its 50th broadcast anniversary on March 26 gathered for a celebratory group photo to mark the incredible milestone.
First Alert Weather: Temperatures start to plunge
The rain and snow wrap up early this afternoon, but it will be a much colder day with highs only in the 30s.
New York investors eye increasingly scarce water in the West
Investment firms are showing a growing interest in an increasingly scarce natural resource in the American West. For some, that's concerning.
President Biden visits New York City today
Biden will be at Hudson Yards, where he's expected to talk about funding for the Hudson River Tunnel Project.
Water main break causing trouble in Newark
The break was reported overnight near Littleton and South Orange avenues, blocks away from University Hospital.
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President Biden visits New York City today
Biden will be at Hudson Yards, where he's expected to talk about funding for the Hudson River Tunnel Project.
Shots fired during armed robbery at Manhattan 7-Eleven
Police said two men walked into the store and demanded cash. One fired a shot, but no one was hurt.
Calls for changes to policing echo at vigils in Queens and Yonkers
Many moved by the Memphis tragedy hope coming together in the wake of it can help drive meaningful reform.
Iranian activist targeted in alleged assassination plot speaks out
A Yonkers man was to enter a plea Tuesday in an alleged murder-for-hire plot.
All-Black squash team from Harlem makes history
The Thurgood Marshall Academy squash team will be the first Black team to compete in nationals.
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FAA: Single-engine plane crashes during take-off in Hartford
The FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board are investigating.
Connecticut gov. taking steps in effort to end gun violence
Gov. Ned Lamont will present a package of proposals to curb gun violence to the General Assembly in February.
Conn. teacher up for 2023 National Teacher of the Year
She is one of only five finalists being considered.
Sen. Blumenthal joins bipartisan group on secret trip to Ukraine
Blumenthal said the war in Ukraine is "at a turning point" and it is essential for the U.S. to increase aid.
FDA proposes changing COVID vaccine strategy to yearly shot
The agency would determine each spring which strains to select for the fall season.
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Water main break causing trouble in Newark
The break was reported overnight near Littleton and South Orange avenues, blocks away from University Hospital.
Family claims mother suffered severe injuries at N.J. nursing home
Daughter says her mom said someone threw something at her, but the facility said she had "an unwitnessed fall."
N.J. synagogue raises security after suspect threw Molotov cocktail
Newly-released surveillance video shows the masked man investigators said tried to burn down Temple Ner Tamid.
Pedestrian killed in Bergen County hit-and-run
Prosecutors say it happened shortly after 6:30 a.m. on Lincoln Ave. between Dixie and Parker avenues in Glen Rock.
NYC skiers, businesses holding out hope for a lot of measurable snow soon
Some businesses say they are actually benefiting from snow out West.
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Santos' constituents feel left in limbo as congressman faces new allegations
Business leaders and donors say they feel betrayed after sponsoring fundraisers for Santos.
Catalytic converter thefts on L.I. more than quadrupled in 2022
Sen. Schumer wants the Justice Department to send in a team to bolster local police efforts.
Dead whale discovered on Long Island beach
Chopper 2 flew over Lido Beach, where officials were responding to an area just south of Woodhail Street.
Hofstra ends No. 18 Charleston's 20-game win streak
Aaron Estrada scored 25 points and the Pride ended the nation's longest winning streak with an 85-81 road victory over #18 Charleston.
3rd day of protests over death of Tyre Nichols held in N.Y., N.J.
Demonstrations were held on Long Island and in Elizabeth on Sunday afternoon.
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Calls for changes to policing echo at vigils in Queens and Yonkers
Many moved by the Memphis tragedy hope coming together in the wake of it can help drive meaningful reform.
Santos' constituents feel left in limbo as congressman faces new allegations
Business leaders and donors say they feel betrayed after sponsoring fundraisers for Santos.
Mayor Adams speaks out on actions of Memphis police in death of Tyre Nichols
Among other things, Adams said the SCORPION Anti-Crime Unit officers were untrained and unsupervised.
Biden administration plans to end COVID-19 emergency declarations May 11
Former President Trump first declared a national emergency on March 13, 2020.
Biden's new student-loan plan could cost $361 billion: Study
Backup plan for tackling student debt could spur more people than expected to join the program, an analysis says.
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Biden administration plans to end COVID-19 emergency declarations May 11
Former President Trump first declared a national emergency on March 13, 2020.
Choosing the right health care option, from the ER to urgent care
If you're sick or facing an emergency, deciding where to get treatment can be confusing.
Gay and bisexual men would be able to donate blood under rule change
Potential donors would be screened with a questionnaire that evaluates their individual risks for HIV based on sexual behavior, recent partners and other factors.
Parkinson's patients take free classes at Mark Morris Dance Group in Brooklyn
The free classes, called Dance for PD, are offered three times a week as a way to slow the disease's progression.
Thousands of Florida nursing students got fake diplomas in alleged scheme
Thousands of practicing nurses in the U.S. could potentially be working with bogus academic credentials.
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Cindy Williams, "Laverne & Shirley" actor, is dead at 75
Williams played Shirley opposite Penny Marshall's Laverne on the popular sitcom.
How will Netflix stop you from sharing your password?
Streaming company said a crackdown is coming by March, but a similar effort in other countries yielded mixed results.
Music experts offer up their Grammy predictions
The 65th Annual Grammy Awards are set for Sunday night. So who is most likely to win on Music's Biggest Night?
Lisa Loring, who played Wednesday Addams in "The Addams Family," dies at 64
Loring had the role in the classic 1960s sitcom, which was the original version of "The Addams Family."
Universal Hip Hop Museum in getting $5 million funding boost
Hip hop legends KRS-One, Roxanne Shante, Grandmaster Flash and Eric B. attended the announcement.
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Kyrie Irving, Nets pull away from LeBron-less Lakers
Irving scored 26 points in the 121-104 victory. James remains 117 shy of passing Abdul-Jabbar.
Many still fuming over Empire State Building's decision to honor Eagles
Some fans say the decision showed good sportsmanship, but most made it clear the move was sacrilegious.
Islanders shake things up, acquire Bo Horvat from Canucks
Anthony Beauvillier, Auty Raty, and top-12 protected first round pick the cost for the 27-year-old center.
Empire State Building puts up Eagles colors, sets off social media
The iconic landmark later switched the lights to honor the AFC champion Chiefs, but it was too little, too late.
Hofstra ends No. 18 Charleston's 20-game win streak
Aaron Estrada scored 25 points and the Pride ended the nation's longest winning streak with an 85-81 road victory over #18 Charleston.
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Royal Rib House: Barbecue is a family legacy in Bed-Stuy
"I have a lot of people in my life that have come and passed through this business, and it's just a great thing. It's a great part of Brooklyn," owner Jason Barnett told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
Yonah Schimmel Knish Bakery: An age-old family recipe is a staple of the Lower East Side
"If you haven't tried a Yonah Schimmel knish, you've really never had a knish," co-owner Ellen Anistratov told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
S&S Cheesecake: A secret family recipe endures in the Bronx
"I never changed the formula. It's always the same, and it is still as good as it was from the beginning," founder Fred Schuster told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
Agora: Mattituck's 'Little Greek Market' celebrates a family's heritage
"Both Greek and non-Greek customers that have been to Greece say, 'Oh, my god! This reminds me of a little shop in Greece,'" owner Joanne Cosonas told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
Magic Fountain ice cream: Mattituck's year-round purveyor of flavors familiar and unexpected
"This place has been in business since 1966, so it has some memories," owner Choudry Ali told CBS2's Elle McLogan.
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Tributes for Damar Hamlin from Buffalo and beyond
The Buffalo Bills safety is showing remarkable signs of recovery after collapsing on the field during a game.
Thousands brave the rain to ring in 2023 in Times Square
The rain didn't stop thousands of spectators from packing Times Square on New Year's Eve to ring in 2023.
Remembering Pope Benedict XVI's trip to New York City
Pope Benedict XVI traveled around the world, but one of the most poignant trips was to New York City in 2008.
Remembering Pelé's time in New York
The Brazilian soccer legend died Thursday at the age of 82.
The highest-paying college majors in 2022, ranked
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"The Young and the Restless" 50th anniversary photo shoot
"The Young and the Restless" is preparing to celebrate its golden milestone. The cast of the daytime Emmy Award-winning CBS show ahead of its 50th broadcast anniversary on March 26 gathered for a celebratory group photo to mark the incredible milestone.
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POTUS visits NYC today
Biden will be at Hudson Yards, where he's expected to talk about funding for the Hudson River Tunnel Project.
Necropsy today for beached whale on Long Island
Federal officials will investigate the cause of death, as some fear the state's green energy initiatives may be to blame. CBS2's Christina Fan reports.
Water main break reported in Newark
The gushing water has compromised part of the roadway.
