City Council passes NYC schools dress code legislation
It addresses two pieces of dress code legislation that may mean more freedom for students and more transparency from schools. CBS New York's Doug Williams reports.
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It addresses two pieces of dress code legislation that may mean more freedom for students and more transparency from schools. CBS New York's Doug Williams reports.
A New York City Council member is charged with felony assault, accused of biting an NYPD officer during a protest against a new homeless shelter. CBS New York's Ali Bauman spoke to the councilwoman.
A protest over a homeless shelter in Bensonhurst lasted hours Wednesday. At one point, it got so tense, a City Council member allegedly bit a police officer. CBS New York's Ali Bauman reports.
Around 150 people gathered to protest the construction project at 25th Avenue and 86th Street in Bensonhurst. The NYPD says City Councilwoman Susan Zhuang was arrested after pushing an officer. Chopper 2's Jim Smith reports.
It comes at a time when there have been several drownings and hundreds of rescues on the water this summer. CBS New York's Ali Bauman reports.
CBS New York's Jessica Moore has the story.
Negotiations went down to the wire, but Mayor Eric Adams and the New York City Council agreed on a $112.4 billion budget that will go into effect Monday.
Negotiations went down to the wire, but Mayor Eric Adams and the New York City Council agreed on a new $112.4 billion budget that will go into effect. CBS New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
Funding for New York City libraries is being fully restored in the city's 2025 fiscal year budget, officials announced Thursday.
New York City libraries will return to being open seven days a week, the mayor and City Council speaker announced.
A public hearing over a proposal that could dramatically change the city's broker fee system took place at City Hall Wednesday.
Watch Brooklyn NYC Council Member Lincoln Restler's full interview on "The Point with Marcia Kramer."
Eric Adams, a moderate mayor, is in a clash with the progressive New York City Council. He's involved in an increasingly volatile tug-of-war over who gets the final say on agency heads. Watch this full episode of "The Point with Marcia Kramer."
The City Council passed a package of legislation to improve parking garage safety on Thursday.
The main city agency affected by the bills is the Department of Buildings and it objected to all three of them, but that didn't stop the City Council from voting overwhelmingly in favor. CBS New York's Tim McNicholas reports.
The New York City Council announced Tuesday new projections that the city will bring in an additional $1.1 billion in revenue by 2025. This additional money is on top of what was predicted by Mayor Eric Adams' budget office. Jacques Jiha, the city's budget director joins CBS New York to discuss.
A New York City councilmember has introduced the Fairness in Apartment Rental Expenses Act, aiming to cut down broker fees for renters.
A new bill introduced in the New York City Council on Thursday would require city agencies to publicly report instances of squatting in the city.
The City Council is trying to get Mayor Adams to added more money to the budget for education programs.
The mayor has already added $500, but parents and members of the council's Progressive Caucus say it's just not enough. CBS New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
The mayor has already restored $500 million in funds, but parents and members of the council's Progressive Caucus say it's just not enough. CBS New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
Gov. Kathy Hochul signed Sammy's Law Thursday, which grants New York City the authority to lower the citywide speed limit from 25 MPH to 20 MPH.
Lawmakers want New York City to reinstate a ferry route that would connect Staten Island to Brooklyn.
CBS New York's Hannah Kliger covers Brooklyn and has more on the proposal and what commuters think about it.
Two New York City Council members are now pushing for it. CBS New York's Jessica Moore explains.
The Rockies benefited big from a robot umpire call reversal in their 3-1 win over the Mets on Sunday in the opener of a doubleheader.
Spencer Arrighetti allowed one run over seven innings, Christian Walker homered and drove home a season-high four runs, and the Astros beat the Yankees 7-4 on Sunday.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul's running mate says having two women atop the Democratic ticket sends a strong message to voters.
The suspect was identified to CBS News by law enforcement sources as 31-year-old Cole Allen of Torrance, California.
The NYPD is adding extra security outside Trump Tower in Midtown Manhattan after Saturday's shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul's running mate says having two women atop the Democratic ticket sends a strong message to voters.
The NYPD is adding extra security outside Trump Tower in Midtown Manhattan after Saturday's shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner.
Runners are taking off in the NYCRuns Brooklyn Experience Half Marathon on Sunday.
New York City police charged alleged gunman Zahir Davis, 18, with the murder of 15-year-old Jaden Pierre at a park in St. Albans, Queens.
Some residual showers may linger into early Sunday morning, but the majority of the rainfall should be over by sunrise.
Some residual showers may linger into early Sunday morning, but the majority of the rainfall should be over by sunrise.
Amtrak announced Thursday it is suing Metro-North for allegedly blocking nonrevenue trains on a portion of the busy Northeast Corridor for over two months.
The Tri-State Area has the dirtiest air in the U.S. east of Texas, according to The American Lung Association's newly released "State of the Air" report.
Colder weather returns to the New York City area this week with sub-freezing temperatures in the suburbs.
New York City's balmy weather proved to be record-breaking for the date of April 15.
A New Jersey man has been convicted in the 2015 murder of professional basketball player Michael Wright.
A woman is dead and two people are critically injured after the fire on Schley Street in Newark, New Jersey.
Some residual showers may linger into early Sunday morning, but the majority of the rainfall should be over by sunrise.
Lawmakers in New York are pushing for a ferry service from the West Harlem Piers to World Cup games, as transportation to and from the matches comes with a big price tag.
The team identified Robert Dean Irelan as the man whose body was found in a shallow grave in Salem County, New Jersey, in 1979.
Diana Kutateladze had nearly twice the legal limit of of alcohol in her system when she caused a deadly, high-speed six-car wreck on the Southern State Parkway in Hempstead, prosecutors said.
We're in for a mild weather day in NYC Friday, but a First Alert Weather Day is right around the corner, with rounds of rain on tap for Saturday.
Sister Francis Piscatella, New York's oldest person, celebrated her 113th birthday and Pope Leo XIV sent a blessing from the Vatican for the occasion.
A father and son were arrested after police said they found chemicals to make explosives at their home on New York's Long Island.
Scientists say New York's coastal waters are experiencing some of the most severe threats on record, and they're not just environmental.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul's running mate says having two women atop the Democratic ticket sends a strong message to voters.
The suspect was identified to CBS News by law enforcement sources as 31-year-old Cole Allen of Torrance, California.
President Trump was evacuated from the White House Correspondents' Dinner after shots rang out at the hotel where the event was taking place.
President Trump was safely evacuated from the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner Saturday night after shots were fired outside the ballroom of the Washington Hilton Hotel.
The Republican president did not attend during his first term or the first year of his second.
The B.R.O. Experience Foundation uses cognitive behavioral therapy, mentorship and creative expression to support men of color navigating identity.
Travelers at Newark Airport may have been exposed to an individual with measles, New Jersey health officials warn.
The Tri-State Area has the dirtiest air in the U.S. east of Texas, according to The American Lung Association's newly released "State of the Air" report.
The 16th Annual Lustgarten Foundation New York City Walk for Pancreatic Cancer Research was held Sunday in Battery Park City.
Advocates fear New York state could be taking a step back when it comes to biomarker testing access for those with Medicaid.
Ticketmaster will be rereleasing tickets for Harry Styles' upcoming concerts in New York City that were originally purchased by scalpers, the company says.
The upcoming fashion exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art includes 25 mannequins based on real bodies.
A previously unreleased song is one of many ways Prince is being honored a decade after his death.
Singer-songwriter Gavin DeGraw turned to social media for help reconnecting with a New York City bartender after a memorable performance this week.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and his wife Rama Duwaji will not attend this year's Met Gala, sources said.
The Rockies benefited big from a robot umpire call reversal in their 3-1 win over the Mets on Sunday in the opener of a doubleheader.
Spencer Arrighetti allowed one run over seven innings, Christian Walker homered and drove home a season-high four runs, and the Astros beat the Yankees 7-4 on Sunday.
The Yankees extended their winning streak to eight games with an 8-3 victory over the Astros on Saturday night.
Kévin Denkey scored twice in the first half to back Roman Celantano and FC Cincinnati blanked the Red Bulls 2-0 on Saturday.
The Knicks recovered after back-to-back losses to beat the Hawks 114-98 on Saturday night.
The B.R.O. Experience Foundation uses cognitive behavioral therapy, mentorship and creative expression to support men of color navigating identity.
An out-of-service escalator at Jamaica Station in Queens is reviving complaints that date back years.
The head of a housing nonprofit in Harlem was arrested after residents complained over delayed repairs.
A 2009 New York City law requiring most roll-down security gates to be at least 70% transparent is set to take effect this summer.
Recurring elevator problems are back and worse than ever at one New York City high-rise, according to tenants.
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.
CBS News New York's Doug Williams and Aziza Shuler speak to stars Taraji P. Henson, Cedric The Entertainer, and more.
CBS News New York's John Elliott spends the morning at Arrowhead Farmstead in Manalapan during the Dinosaur Festival and Tulip Experience.
Every New Yorker feels the pinch with the rising cost of living.
Marcia Kramer covers New York City's economic health and more with Citizens Budget Commission President Andrew Rein.
Adrienne Adams, the former NYC Council speaker, is Gov. Kathy Hochul's running mate in 2026.
