Yusef Salaam leads council hearing on wrongful convictions
Committee Chair Yusef Salaam was wrongfully convicted of rape in the 1989 Central Park jogger case.
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Committee Chair Yusef Salaam was wrongfully convicted of rape in the 1989 Central Park jogger case.
As book ban attempts increase nationwide, the city's libraries have been fighting against censorship.
While there are no banned books in New York, local library systems have created initiatives to make censored materials more accessible to teenagers across the country. CBS New York's Christina Fan reports.
As book ban attempts increase nationwide, the city's libraries have been fighting against censorship. CBS New York's Christina Fan has more.
CBS New York got an exclusive look at one of the first buildings converting to residential housing, and has learned more on how this may change the landscape of the Big Apple.
Some of the migrants accused of attacking NYPD officers in Times Square reportedly boarded a bus to California or disappeared into the community, where they are hard to find.
The big bucks race to replace ex-Rep. George Santos will have national implications. Suozzi wants his old seat back, but now he's bucking a red wave on Long Island.
For now, they're playing on the same team in seeking a way to undo some of the effects of the law.
New York City Council voted Tuesday to override Mayor Eric Adams' veto of the police transparency bill.
The New York City Council voted Tuesday to override Mayor Eric Adams' veto of the bill that requires police officers to document all interactions with the public. CBS New York's Natalie Duddridge reports.
The law requires officers to document every interaction, including low-level stops that police classify as non-criminal encounters.
In a major win for police reform advocates, the New York City Council has overridden the mayor's veto of a police transparency bill by a vote of 42-9. CBS New York's Lisa Rozner reports. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3HFsslY
Council members voted 42-9, with some saying there are no plans to change the legislation in any way. CBS New York's Jennifer Bisram reports.
The bill requires individuals in custody spend at least 14 hours outside their cell in shared spaces.
The New York City Council on Tuesday voted to override the mayor's veto of the bill banning solitary confinement. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3SiEQxe
With New York City Council poised to override Mayor Eric Adams' veto of the How Many Stops Act, supporters of the legislation rallied in front of City Hall to convince New Yorkers their actions will bring about more transparency and accountability. CBS New York's Christina Fan has the latest.
Critics say the bill would slow down police work, but supporters believe it will bring more transparency to the NYPD.
The mayor spoke with CBS News New York ahead of a City Council vote to override the mayor's veto.
The mayor says the law will slow response times, but supporters say it will hold police more accountable. CBS New York's Christina Fan reports.
With the City Council set to vote on override of mayor's veto, supporters of the bill took to the streets Monday.
The bill requires police officers to document every interaction with New Yorkers, including low-level stops police classify as non-criminal encounters. CBS New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
With the City Council set to vote on an override of the mayor's veto, supporters of the bill took to the streets Monday. CBS New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
Vallone was currently serving as the deputy of city's Department of Veterans. He left behind a wife and three children.
Salaam said he was diving with his wife and family when he was pulled over.
Mayor Eric Adams invited elected officials and the media on a ride-along with police Saturday night in an effort to defend his veto of the How Many Stops Act. CBS New York's Jennifer Bisram joined them. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/47SBo1W
The ATF said it would assist police responding to reports of a shooting during a high school boys' hockey game in Pawtucket, Rhode Island.
Cleveland Browns safety Ronnie Hickman was assaulted inside a New York City hotel on Monday morning, officials said.
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.
Most retail and food establishments will remain open, but services like mail delivery will be suspended for the federal holiday.
Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos told CBS News the suspect's backpack is one of the most promising leads in the case, as the search continues for Nancy Guthrie.
Cleveland Browns safety Ronnie Hickman was assaulted inside a New York City hotel on Monday morning, officials said.
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.
If Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer gets his way, the Pride flag will be a permanent part of the Stonewall National Monument.
It's been nearly three weeks since a January snowstorm hit New York City, and many cars still haven't moved.
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.
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.
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.
Valentine's Day will be mild in the New York City area, but snow may be on the way to end the weekend.
A Palestinian woman who had been living and working in Paterson, New Jersey, suffered a seizure while in ICE custody in Texas, her legal team says.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill said officials expected the Trump administration to release more than $200 million in frozen funds by Friday, but they did not.
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 and Gov. Kathy Hochul said the state will give $1.5 billion to the city to help address a massive budget gap.
If Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer gets his way, the Pride flag will be a permanent part of the Stonewall National Monument.
President Obama spoke about the "unprecedented nature" of what he said Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents did in Minnesota.
It's the second time in as many weeks that government funding has lapsed as Democrats and the White House remain at an impasse over immigration enforcement policies.
The mayor announced the plan to redesign Fordham Road was back on during a comically tight press conference aboard an MTA bus.
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.
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.
Nic Claxton scored 28 points and had 10 rebounds to lead the Nets to a 123-113 win over the Bulls on Monday night.
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.
Harlem's Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture centennial anniversary began last year, and 2026 marks 100 years since the library became owner of its namesake's personal collection, making it a full-fledged research center.
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.
Starting Monday, dangerous driving will result in steeper penalties in new York State due to the major overhaul of the DMV's point system.
Essential workers like TSA agents are now showing up to work without pay amid a partial government shutdown with no end in sight. CBS News Natalie Brand reports.
It's a chilly Monday, but Tuesday is easily the pick of the week with temperatures in the high 40s. CBS News New York Meteorologist Tony Sadiku has the forecast.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced $1.5 billion will be allocated to the city over the next two years to help fix the massive budget shortfall.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced $1.5 billion will be allocated to the city over the next two years to help fix the massive budget shortfall.
