Voter turnout likely to be deciding factor in slew of local races
All 51 NYC Council seats are up for grabs and Republicans have designs on flipping the state red in New Jersey.
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All 51 NYC Council seats are up for grabs and Republicans have designs on flipping the state red in New Jersey.
We're watching a historic City Council race in Brooklyn. The latest Census results showed a large population increase among Asian Americans in New York City, including in the 43rd District in Brooklyn. CBS New York's Hannah Kliger reports. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/40pS7rz
All 51 New York City Council seats and countless other local races across the Tri-State Area could be decided by very few votes. CBS New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
CBS New York's Marcia Kramer has more on the fears of low voter turnout throughout the Tri-State Area.
With New Yorkers looking to cast their votes this morning, CBS New York's John Dias has a look at two key City Council races.
New York City records show there are 11 legal marijuana shops and about 1,500 illegal ones in the five boroughs.
Republican Vickie Paladino defeated Democratic challenger Tony Avella by just 300 votes in 2021.
The Republican Councilmember Vickie Paladino defeated her Democratic challenger Tony Avella by just 300 votes in 2021. CBS New York's Marcia Kramer has more on what is one of the most combative races in the city.
Democrat Susan Zhuang and Republican Ying Tan, the two main contenders for the new City Council seat in Brooklyn, duked it out this week.
Democrat Susan Zhuang and Republican Ying Tan, the two main contenders for a new City Council seat in Brooklyn, duked it out. Watch the debate on "The Point with Marcia Kramer."
Early voting starts Saturday in New York City, and there are two main contenders for the newly created "Asian Opportunity" City Council district in Southern Brooklyn. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3sbmK7j
A bill proposed by Council Member Oswald Feliz would require delivery apps to provide safe and certified e-bikes to workers who don't have one. CBS New York's Christina Fan reports.
New legislation proposed by Council Member Oswald Feliz would require delivery apps to provide safe and certified e-bikes to workers who don't have one.
New legislation proposed by Council Member Oswald Feliz would require delivery apps to provide safe and certified e-bikes to delivery workers who don't have one. CBS New York's Christina Fan reports.
Lawmakers are holding a hearing focused on safety standards for lithium-ion batteries, which power e-bikes.
The NYPD said Vernikov was seen on video with a gun in her waistband during the rally.
Kagan and Brannan were thrown into the same district and only one will be left standing when the votes are tallied.
Ari Kagan and Justin Brannan share what their favorite spots in Brooklyn are and more in a bonus conversation with Marcia Kramer only on CBS News New York.
Ari Kagan and Justin Brannan were thrown into the same district and only one will be left standing when the votes are tallied. Watch their debate on "The Point with Marcia Kramer."
They are mulling what to do with Christopher Columbus and Thomas Jefferson statues, among others.
Leaders are mulling what to do with Christopher Columbus, George Washington, and Thomas Jefferson statues, among others. CBS New York's Jennifer Bisram reports.
The council vote was unanimous, but the extension is only for five years, the shortest in the Garden's history.
Council members announced new measures to try and prevent fires caused by lithium-ion batteries, which are becoming more common.
As part of the agreement, the City Council is expected to require MSG to develop a transportation management plan.
It would provide e-bikes and batteries that have been certified to industry standards for free or at a low cost.
The fire took place on Lester Avenue near Hillside Avenue Monday. The raging fire destroyed property and endangered lives.
Many New York leaders are sharing their thoughts after famed civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson died Tuesday morning.
As of noon Tuesday, the Air Quality Index, or AQI, was at 102 for New York City, which is considered unhealthy for sensitive groups, including people with heart or lung diseases, children, pregnant women and older adults.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani unveiled his preliminary financial plan on the heels of the announcement that the state will give the city $1.5 billion to help fix a massive budget shortfall.
NJ Transit and Amtrak commuters should expect delays and schedule changes for the next month as rail traffic is shifted from the old Portal Bridge to the new one.
The fire took place on Lester Avenue near Hillside Avenue Monday. The raging fire destroyed property and endangered lives.
Many New York leaders are sharing their thoughts after famed civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson died Tuesday morning.
As of noon Tuesday, the Air Quality Index, or AQI, was at 102 for New York City, which is considered unhealthy for sensitive groups, including people with heart or lung diseases, children, pregnant women and older adults.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani unveiled his preliminary financial plan on the heels of the announcement that the state will give the city $1.5 billion to help fix a massive budget shortfall.
Residents and skate advocates clash over a proposed Mount Prospect Park skate facility, as city officials promise an updated design this spring.
Accumulating snow will return to the New York City area Sunday evening into Monday morning.
Valentine's Day will be mild in the New York City area, but snow may be on the way to end the weekend.
New Yorkers felt much better on Tuesday as a warm front moved toward the region. But, snow and ice could make for a potentially dangerous evening.
A Cold Weather Advisory is in place through 10 a.m. on Monday for the entire Tri-State Area. As a result, a First Alert Weather Day will be in play for at least part of the day.
A Connecticut man was arrested after allegedly driving drunk in the Bronx and hitting pedestrians on a sidewalk Friday.
NJ Transit and Amtrak commuters should expect delays and schedule changes for the next month as rail traffic is shifted from the old Portal Bridge to the new one.
Life in one New Jersey town just got a whole lot sweeter. A man crafted a Good Humor truck out of snow and even sells ice cream out of it for a great cause.
Two men were detained Sunday by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents near a church in Union City, New Jersey, and the arrests were captured on video.
As construction on New Jersey's Portal Bridge gets underway, NJ Transit and Amtrak riders will see some major changes for the next month.
Accumulating snow will return to the New York City area Sunday evening into Monday morning.
Accumulating snow will return to the New York City area Sunday evening into Monday morning.
Potholes are causing even more crashes on an already dangerous stretch of New York 25 on Long Island, officials say.
Hicksville is New York's first school district to ban e-bikes after alarming statistics revealed at least 12 people, mostly young Long Islanders, died on them in the past three years.
It has been a brutal viral season, but as RSV cases surged in New York, Northwell Health doctors say infant hospitalizations remained down, thanks to a fairly new vaccine.
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman accepted the Republican Party's nomination for New York governor on Wednesday at the GOP convention in Garden City.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani unveiled his preliminary financial plan on the heels of the announcement that the state will give the city $1.5 billion to help fix a massive budget shortfall.
The Rev. Jesse Jackson marched alongside Martin Luther King Jr., ran for president in the 1980s and led the Rainbow/PUSH Coalition in Chicago for decades.
Residents and skate advocates clash over a proposed Mount Prospect Park skate facility, as city officials promise an updated design this spring.
Two men were detained Sunday by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents near a church in Union City, New Jersey, and the arrests were captured on video.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Gov. Kathy Hochul said the state will give $1.5 billion to the city to help address a massive budget gap.
NYSNA ratified contracts with Montefiore and Mount Sinai, clearing the way for nurses to return to work Saturday after walking off one month ago.
The longest and largest nurses strike in New York City history is set to end after over three weeks as NYSNA says it has a tentative agreement.
Mount Sinai Health System and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield failed to reach a contract agreement by Dec. 31, which means about 9,000 physicians are no longer considered in-network.
Brooklyn's Green-Wood Cemetery is set to become the first on the East Coast to offer human composting.
The goal is to get patients drunk and high at a new research lab on the border of Nassau County and Queens.
"Dawson's Creek" and "Varsity Blues" star James Van Der Beek has died at 48 years old.
New York City Department of Environmental Protection said there was a "significant reduction in water usage" throughout the Big Apple during his show. That changed as soon as his performance ended.
Catherine O'Hara, known for her roles in "Home Alone," "Schitt's Creek" and "Beetlejuice," died on Jan. 30 at the age of 71.
LUAR Creative Director Raul López says Lady Gaga's salsa-inspired dress in Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show was a moment of pride for Caribbeans and Latinos.
Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny, born Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, is one of the most-streamed artists on the planet.
Elana Meyers Taylor has won her first Olympic gold in women's monobob, and she made history as the oldest American woman to do it at the Winter Games.
Cleveland Browns safety Ronnie Hickman was assaulted inside a New York City hotel on Monday morning, officials said.
The short-handed Indiana Pacers beat the Brooklyn Nets 115-110 on Wednesday night.
Jose Alvarado scored a season-high 26 points and Mikal Bridges added 22 points as the New York Knicks beat the Philadelphia 76ers 138-89 Wednesday night.
Pascal Siakam scored 30 points and the Pacers snapped a four-game losing streak by holding off the Knicks with a 137-134 overtime victory on Tuesday night.
Residents and skate advocates clash over a proposed Mount Prospect Park skate facility, as city officials promise an updated design this spring.
A Brooklyn community is fighting to turn a forgotten landmark into a heritage center.
Edward R. Murrow High School's new boiler system cuts emissions while doubling as a hands-on sustainability lesson for students.
LUAR Creative Director Raul López says Lady Gaga's salsa-inspired dress in Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show was a moment of pride for Caribbeans and Latinos.
After their building managers were arrested on fraud charges, tenants in Queens say their apartments were left in chaos.
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.
Watch the full news conference in which NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani discussed a multi-billion dollar gap in the city's finances, and called for raising the taxes on the wealthy and most profitable corporations.
The project is waiting for the full restoration of federal funding.
The man accused of trying to break Luigi Mangione out of jail using a pizza cutter pleaded not guilty in federal court on Tuesday. He is being charged with impersonating an FBI agent in attempt to free Mangione.
Body camera footage shows rescuers guiding a man out of a window of a Westchester County home that erupted in flames. In all, six people were rescued, including a woman with her two children.
Commuters are navigating NJ Transit rail capacity being cut as crews transfer tracks from the old Portal Bridge to the new one. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
