City Council to hold e-bike hearing following latest fire
Lawmakers are holding a hearing focused on safety standards for lithium-ion batteries, which power e-bikes.
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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.
Adams raised questions about whether closing Rikers is the right move for public safety. But advocates and elected officials were having none of it.
Mayor Eric Adams wants the City Council to rethink its plan to close Rikers in four years, but Council Speaker Adrienne Adams says "no way." CBS New York political reporter Marcia Kramer has the story. Read more: https://cbsn.ws/3R3HVT0
Supporters rallied to demand Adams comply with the 2027 deadline to close Rikers.
He says it's a public safety issue.
As CBS New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports, fines for offenders will be pricey.
New York City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams' job is to ride herd on the 51 members of the city's legislature, the group that serves as a check and balance to the mayor's power.
Adams said the council's focus on social infrastructure, women's rights and diversity is unprecedented.
New York City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams' job is to ride herd on the 51 members of the city's legislature, which serves as a check and balance to the mayor's power. Watch Adams on "The Point with Marcia Kramer."
A program that helps senior citizens avoid eviction and navigate the housing court system says they didn't receive critical funding from the City Council to keep their program alive, but as CBS New York's Shosh Bedrosian started asking questions, it turns out the program might still have a lifeline after all. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3snnoOI
Protests on both sides of the issue took place Thursday, while some city leaders questioned the plan's validity.
As the MTA inches closer to rolling out the new tolls, some New York City leaders are questioning the plan's validity while others rally in support. CBS New York's John Dias reports.
Statewide, illicit sales are expected to be $5.4 billion and licensed sales are projected to be only $2 billion.
Its much better assessment comes after a new report by the monitor slammed city efforts yet again.
A group of City Council members says conditions have improved by leaps and bounds at Rikers Island. CBS New York political reporter Marcia Kramer says it comes after a new report by a federal monitor slammed city efforts yet again. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/44XOBpT
Police are looking for the man they say strangled a child and knocked two more down at a park in Red Hook, Brooklyn.
A New York judge ruled Monday on whether evidence found in Luigi Mangione's backpack during his arrest can be used during his state trial.
LIRR commuters are taking shuttle buses and subways into New York City as the largest commuter rail system in North America remains shut down.
With the LIRR strike entering its third day, the MTA and union leaders will resume talks at 7:30 a.m. Monday.
Thousands of people showed up bright and early for AIDS Walk New York 2026, the largest HIV and AIDS fundraiser in the U.S., in Central Park on Sunday.
A New York judge ruled Monday on whether evidence found in Luigi Mangione's backpack during his arrest can be used during his state trial.
LIRR commuters are taking shuttle buses and subways into New York City as the largest commuter rail system in North America remains shut down.
With the LIRR strike entering its third day, the MTA and union leaders will resume talks at 7:30 a.m. Monday.
Thousands of people showed up bright and early for AIDS Walk New York 2026, the largest HIV and AIDS fundraiser in the U.S., in Central Park on Sunday.
A summertime weather pattern has moved into the New York Area, bringing potentially record-high temperatures.
The weekend is set to be the warmest of the year so far with summer-like weather across the Tri-State Area.
Keep an umbrella nearby as there's a chance for showers across the New York and New Jersey area. But the weather will turn to sunshine and warm temperatures for the weekend.
The weather on Wednesday will be a mix of sunshine and clouds with the potential for a shower in New York City. In the evening, rain becomes more widespread.
An unsettled pattern continues through the entire Mother's Day weekend in the New York City area.
After summer-like warmth, rainy weather and cooler temperatures return to the New York City area mid-week.
The driver of a Jeep was killed when their vehicle struck a tanker truck on I-287, causing both vehicles to go up in flames, New Jersey State Police said.
With just weeks to go before the primary, voters in New Jersey's 7th Congressional District are wondering where their congressman is.
Macy's Fourth of July Fireworks will take place on both the lower East River near the Seaport and the lower Hudson River, in collaboration with Jersey City.
It was down to the wire for one lucky New Jersey lottery winner. A winning $5.9 million Pick-6 lottery ticket was just eight days away from expiring.
The weekend is set to be the warmest of the year so far with summer-like weather across the Tri-State Area.
LIRR commuters are taking shuttle buses and subways into New York City as the largest commuter rail system in North America remains shut down.
With the LIRR strike entering its third day, the MTA and union leaders will resume talks at 7:30 a.m. Monday.
A summertime weather pattern has moved into the New York Area, bringing potentially record-high temperatures.
While the LIRR work stoppage has caused a mess for people heading to weekend events, the real concern is Monday morning's commute.
On Day 1 of the LIRR strike, riders reported their regular trips to and from New York City turned into marathons.
Alex Bores has a master's degree in computer science, but for some reason tech titans are trying to stop his campaign in New York's 12th Congressional District.
While the LIRR work stoppage has caused a mess for people heading to weekend events, the real concern is Monday morning's commute.
Gas prices, inflation weigh on Americans. Many see lack of clarity on what's happening in Iran.
The work stoppage, the LIRR's first since 1994, went into effect after the MTA and five unions representing 3,500 workers failed to reach a deal on a new four-year contract.
With just weeks to go before the primary, voters in New Jersey's 7th Congressional District are wondering where their congressman is.
Thousands of people showed up bright and early for AIDS Walk New York 2026, the largest HIV and AIDS fundraiser in the U.S., in Central Park on Sunday.
A New York doctor who contracted and survived Ebola more than a decade ago says he is worried for healthcare workers who are at the center of treating the latest outbreak.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul proposed millions to keep the program open, but the reforms would cut reimbursement rates for private duty nurses.
A New York native is among 16 American passengers who are quarantining in Nebraska after being on the cruise ship that is at the center of the deadly hantavirus outbreak.
American passengers on the MV Hondius cruise ship, which was hit with a deadly outbreak of the hantavirus, are back in the U.S. Three of the at least 10 people confirmed infected in the outbreak have died.
The well-known film critic and journalist Rex Reed has died at 87.
"The Pitt" star Isa Briones is bringing heightened pride and Filipino presence to both stage and screen.
Broadway's "The Book of Mormon" has canceled two weeks of performances following a fire at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre.
Uzo Aduba and Darren Criss announced the 2026 Tony nominees for select categories on "CBS Mornings" on Tuesday.
Rihanna, Sabrina Carpenter, Madonna, and Beyoncé all wore their best looks to celebrate the "Costume Art" theme at the 2026 Met Gala. Here are some of the best moments, photos, and more from the night.
Tyrone Taylor hit a game-tying three-run homer off All-Star closer David Bednar with two outs in the ninth as the Mets rallied to defeat the Yankees in 10.
Luke Weaver escaped a bases-loaded, no-outs jam against his former team as the Mets beat the Yankees Saturday night to even the Subway Series.
Anunoby has the maximum amount of time to rest before Game 1 of the NBA Eastern Conference finals.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino joked that if someone does pay $2 million for a ticket to the World Cup final, "I will personally bring him a hot dog and a Coke."
Cole likely has one more minor league rehab start in his recovery from elbow surgery before he rejoins the New York Yankees starting rotation.
Ahead of the 2026 RBC Brooklyn Half Marathon, some athletes are showing how simply reaching the starting line is a victory.
The Second Avenue Subway project has entered phase two of extending the "Q" line, but Harlem businesses say they're struggling to co-exist with the construction.
City Council members say requirement for transparent roll-down gates is burdensome for small businesses ahead of the July 1 enforcement deadline.
For more than four decades, residents living beside Brooklyn's District 13 Sanitation Garage in Coney Island have been waiting for the facility to move away from their homes.
There's a swim club in Harlem teaching kids a lifesaving skill, and they're turning timid swimmers into competitors.
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.
An Ebola outbreak prompted officials to declare a Global Health Emergency. At least six Americans there have been exposed, according to health officials.
A New York judge ruled that a gun and notebook that prosecutors say link Luigi Mangione to the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson can be used during his state trial, though other items will be suppressed. CBS News New York's Alice Gainer reports.
While some LIRR riders are upset about the inconvenience, union members say the strike is necessary for higher pay. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports from Queens, and Carolyn Gusoff reports from Nassau County, Long Island.
Larry Levy, the Executive Dean of the National Center for Suburban Studies at Hofstra University, explains the impact of the LIRR strike on commuters.
John Samuelsen, the International President of the Transport Workers Union, talks to CBS News New York's Chris Wragge about the ongoing Long Island Rail Road strike.
