Yusef Salaam, of Exonerated Five, to run for New York City Council
Since his release, Salaam has worked as a criminal justice reform advocate and serves as an Innocence Project board member.
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Since his release, Salaam has worked as a criminal justice reform advocate and serves as an Innocence Project board member.
Councilmembers say they're exploring next steps to ensure the city continues to support Drag Story Hour.
Public advocate pushes for changes to protect those whose gender identity is different from the sex assigned at birth.
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.
Council members heard from the public, business owners, and city officials about the health and safety impact.
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.
The New York City Council will hear from the public, business owners and city officials about the impact of the shops.
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.
Councilman says Human Resources Administration doesn't have enough workers to process the paperwork.
The NYPD says it has arrested two women for vandalizing a Councilman Erik Bottcher's home and office. CBS2's Ali Bauman reports.
According to GLAAD, more than 120 events in the country featuring drag performers have faced targeted threats this year. CBS2's Alice Gainer reports.
The Supreme Court temporarily blocked the COVID-19 border restriction from ending Wednesday.
NYCHA developments have faced numerous issues over the years, including no heat or hot water.
The hearing will also look to clarify the term "pet shop."
The New York City Council will hold a hearing today on the agency's winter preparedness.
The Department of Correction has vowed to implement changes in order to avoid losing control of the jail.
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.
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.
It happened not long after a 65-year-old man was stabbed during an argument at the Bowling Green Station.
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.
The latest crime comes ahead of today's City Council hearing on subway safety. CBS2's Zinnia Maldonado has more.
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.
The Republican city council member discusses New York's marijuana laws and more in a conversation exclusively on CBS News New York.
Hizzoner's "get stuff built" housing initiative focuses on cutting red tape to make construction easier.
Supporters say the bill gives struggling New Yorkers a second chance, but opponents say it's a major safety risk.
