Brooklyn DA drops gun charge against councilwoman
Vernikov, a licensed gun owner, was arrested for having the handgun tucked in her waistband during a rally at Brooklyn College.
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Vernikov, a licensed gun owner, was arrested for having the handgun tucked in her waistband during a rally at Brooklyn College.
Inna Vernikov, a licensed gun owner, was arrested for having the handgun tucked in her waistband during a rally at Brooklyn College.
Community groups, elected officials and unions want the New York City Council to block Mayor Eric Adams' budget cuts that will be felt citywide. CBS New York's Alice Gainer reports.
For the first time in two decades, a Republican flipped a blue seat in a City Council district in the Bronx.
For the first time in two decades, a Republican flipped a blue seat in a New York City Council district in the Bronx. They're still counting ballots, but Kristy Marmorato has been declared the winner over incumbent Democrat Marjorie Velazquez. CBS New York's Shosh Bedrosian spoke with the first-time politician and voters. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/49n3KDP
From false imprisonment to empowerment, the Exonerated Five member won Harlem's District 9 City Council seat.
In the city that convicted him and put him behind bars in an infamous rape case, an exonerated member of the Central Park Five is now one of its lawmakers. Yusef Salaam won Central Harlem's City Council seat Tuesday. CBS New York's Jessi Mitchell spoke with him Wednesday about his remarkable turnaround and his goals at City Hall. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3MxjeuY
In a big upset, Republican Kristy Marmorato defeated incumbent Democrat Marjorie Velazquez for the New York City Council District 13 seat in the Bronx. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/49n3KDP
CBS New York has team coverage of several key races, including a hotly contested seat in southern Brooklyn.
New York City's 51 council seats were up for grabs in an election that saw low voter turnout. CBS New York's Zinnia Maldonado has the results.
The 43rd District now has a nearly 54% Asian majority.
There were some key City Council races in Brooklyn on Tuesday. CBS New York's Hannah Kliger reports. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/40pS7rz
Salaam, a Democrat, will represent a central Harlem district on the City Council, having run unopposed for the seat.
Exonerated Central Park Five member Yusef Salaam spoke to supporters Tuesday night after winning a seat on the New York City Council. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/40qpjz7
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
New security camera footage shows the moments a man set off fireworks, shot an airsoft gun and lit the outside of a federal building in Manhattan on fire.
The two Georgia men attempted to steal more than $550,000 from New York as part of a fraudulent film tax credits operation, prosecutors said.
An old brick sewer collapsed under a street in Yonkers, opening up a big sinkhole Thursday morning.
There were 89 people arrested in the New York area over the course of the World Cup, the NYPD said.
Police responded just after 5:30 a.m. to an intersection in College Point where they found a 47-year-old man stabbed multiple times.
New security camera footage shows the moments a man set off fireworks, shot an airsoft gun and lit the outside of a federal building in Manhattan on fire.
An old brick sewer collapsed under a street in Yonkers, opening up a big sinkhole Thursday morning.
Police responded just after 5:30 a.m. to an intersection in College Point where they found a 47-year-old man stabbed multiple times.
Sgt. Angel Rampersad, 28, died during an Iranian missile attack on a U.S. military base in Jordan.
Parents in Harlem say their children's walk to summer camp is littered with trash, illegal dumping and a growing encampment.
Severe weather impacted the entire region on Tuesday, with watches and warnings throughout the CBS News New York viewing area.
Stormy weather will return to the New York City area Tuesday after a brief reprieve.
Storms brought flooding rains, damaging winds, hail and lightning to New York and New Jersey on Saturday.
While the air quality is improving, haze still lingers as New Yorkers brace for upcoming rain and possibly severe storms Saturday.
A tornado warning was issued in parts of New Jersey on Thursday evening.
Edison, one of New Jersey's largest municipalities, has furloughed hundreds of workers as they deal with budget woes.
The National Weather Service on Wednesday confirmed four tornadoes touched down in northern New Jersey and New York during severe storms on Tuesday.
There were two confirmed tornadoes in northern New Jersey on Tuesday.
Severe weather impacted the entire region on Tuesday, with watches and warnings throughout the CBS News New York viewing area.
There have been major developments in the case of a social media influencer who was gunned down last summer on the Cross County Parkway in Westchester.
There was a public hearing on Tuesday night over a proposed Islamic boarding school and mosque in the Long Island hamlet of Bay Shore.
An electrical transformer caught fire outside the Nassau County Court Building on Long Island on Tuesday.
There was a special celebration at Long Island Children's Hospital on Tuesday for two facility dogs who bring comfort to young patients. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
Studies show older adults are among the safest drivers on the road, but crashes involving seniors are on the rise.
Severe weather impacted the entire region on Tuesday, with watches and warnings throughout the CBS News New York viewing area.
New York City says the average bus speed on Fordham Road in the Bronx is 5 mph, which is why ground was broken Wednesday on a major redesign.
A June 1 trial date was set Wednesday for Nicolás Maduro and his wife to face drug trafficking charges.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani conceded late Tuesday that the city does not have the authority to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Despite promises of action from Mayor Zohran Mamdani, the blocks-long homeless encampments on the West Side of Manhattan continue to stir controversy.
An attorney representing an Upper East Side woman whose husband just died from Legionnaires' disease is planning to take legal action.
Thirty-four cooling towers at 33 buildings on the Upper East Side tested positive for live Legionella bacteria, the New York City Health Department announced Tuesday.
An attorney representing an Upper East Side woman whose husband just died from Legionnaires' disease is planning to take legal action.
Studies show older adults are among the safest drivers on the road, but crashes involving seniors are on the rise.
For the third day in a row, the NYC Health Department has announced a death in the Upper East Side Legionnaires' disease cluster.
A second death has been reported in connection to the Legionnaires' disease cluster on the Upper East Side, health officials said Saturday.
Madonna, Justin Bieber, BTS and Shakira each brought a bit of one of their hits to the World Cup's first halftime show in a whirlwind performance Sunday that also squeezed in Burna Boy, Ted Lasso and many Muppets.
Brenda Fricker won an Academy Award for 1989's "My Left Foot," played the Pigeon Lady in "Home Alone 2" and appeared in "A Time to Kill" and "So I Married an Axe Murderer."
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
The final show of Jay-Z's anniversary concert series at Yankee Stadium was delayed for hours after hundreds of ticketless fans flooded the gates and breached security, according to officials.
Jay-Z and some very special guests took over Yankee Stadium on Friday night, performing to a sold-out crowd.
There were 89 people arrested in the New York area over the course of the World Cup, the NYPD said.
Nicolás Fernández scored on a first-half penalty kick and Agustín Ojeda found the net in the second half to help New York City FC hold off the Columbus Crew 2-1 on Wednesday night.
The Philadelphia Union beat the New York Red Bulls 3-1 on Wednesday night for their first win in more than three months.
The New York Yankees beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 2-0 Wednesday night for a doubleheader split.
Joey Ortiz went 3 for 3 and was a homer away from the cycle to help the Brewers defeat the Mets 4-3 on Wednesday.
Parents in Harlem say their children's walk to summer camp is littered with trash, illegal dumping and a growing encampment.
A specialized program from God's Love We Deliver is serving nearly 400 veterans with medically tailored meals, while helping combat isolation and ease the challenges of life after military service.
The Newtown Creek Alliance community science project gives students hands-on experience monitoring the health of one of the most polluted waterways in the U.S.
The FIFA World Cup is delivering a business boost for many bars and restaurants across New York City, but not every industry is seeing the same payoff.
Two Upper West Side children went on a mission to visit 40 playgrounds in one day, hoping to set a record.
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.
It's amazing weather with temperatures in the high 70s, with a nice stretch to continue through the weekend. CBS News New York Meteorologist John Elliott has the forecast.
Pablo is a 2-year-old chihuahua who has a very sweet personality, is very quiet and likes to be around people.
An orca was spotted off the Long Island coast near Montauk in a rare sighting.
Organizers announced plans for the parade that will take place on Sunday, Aug. 9, but more festivities start earlier.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill said surveillance pricing is when companies keep track of what products you're searching for online and use that data to charge you more on supermarket websites.
