Mayor De Blasio Says He Would Veto Bill That Would Make Chokeholds Illegal
Mayor Bill de Blasio says he would veto a proposed New York City Council bill that would make chokeholds illegal.
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Mayor Bill de Blasio says he would veto a proposed New York City Council bill that would make chokeholds illegal.
Police on Tuesday renewed a call to find one of the remaining suspects in an attack on two police lieutenants during protests on the Brooklyn Bridge last month.
De Blasio's comments came in response to an article in The New York Times, which quoted aides to the mayor as saying the de Blasio seemed depressed after the murders of Officers Wenjian Liu and Rafael Ramos.
Officials said the Islamic State posted a video on Twitter calling for attacks on police officers and soldiers in the United States, Canada, Great Britain and France.
An NYPD officer was injured in a crash Midtown East Monday afternoon, when a cabbie allegedly rammed the officer's squad car while evading a traffic stop.
The city's new inspector general for police says the NYPD and an independent agency probing excessive force claims are not consistent in how they decide officers should be held accountable in using barred chokeholds.
NYPD statistics show arrests were up in the past week after plummeting in the weeks following the fatal ambush of two patrolmen in December.
Officers were canvassing the Mariners Harbor section of Staten Island Monday, three days after a 9-year-old boy was stabbed as he went to school.
The NYPD's Emergency Service Unit corralled the animal inside a fenced-in basketball court at West 76th Street.
John Miller, the NYPD's deputy commissioner of intelligence and counterterrorism, said on CBS' "Face the Nation" on Sunday that the Islamic State posted a video on Twitter on Saturday.
Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams and attorney Norman Siegal said they're inviting protesters, residents, and off-duty NYPD officers to participate.
As New Yorkers pay tribute, the search is on for the woman on the run who is believed to be the partner of one of the shooters.
Police in New York City are investigating after a 30-year-old man was found fatally shot on a Queens street corner.
Police have released more surveillance video of a brutal stabbing of a 9-year-old boy on Staten Island in hopes of catching the man responsible.
The NYPD is asking for the public's help in identifying and locating two suspects wanted for robbery in Astoria, Queens.
Police say a New York City fugitive wanted in the shooting death of another man has been arrested six weeks after the fatal encounter.
The incident took place at around 8:15 a.m. on Maple Parkway in Mariners Harbor.
Police Commissioner Bill Bratton said Friday that enough NYPD officers stopped writing tickets and making low-level arrests since the assassination of two officers in Brooklyn that the number of summonses plummeted 90 percent.
A hit CBS show based on four generations of family being New York City cops is set to air its 100th episode.
From the French consulate to synagogues to transit hubs to news organizations in Times Square, the NYPD has visibly increased security in New York City following the attack on a newspaper in Paris.
The attacks in Paris raise new questions about just how terrorists operate. And now the question of "Is there a changing face of terrorism?" has been raised as well, CBS2's Dick Brennan reported.
The NYPD will revise its patrol guide and training materials over stop-and-frisk practices in New York City Housing Authority buildings, as part of a preliminary agreement to settle a lawsuit.
Police are looking for a gunman who was caught on surveillance video shooting a 25-year-old man in a Brooklyn elevator.
Police are looking for a man who they said punched an 11-year-old girl in the face before stealing her belongings in the Bronx.
The struggle for some dementia patients and caregivers just to get through the day can be daunting and stressful, but some programs in New York are helping alleviate stress.
Social media influencers are driving a dangerous trend of people trespassing to explore abandoned buildings, New York State Police say.
Amuri Greene is charged with murder and attempted murder, in addition to other counts, after police said he shot 7-month-old Kaori Patterson-Moore in East Williamsburg.
The Yankees beat the Marlins 8-2 in their home opener Friday for their second 6-1 start in three seasons.
For the last three decades, the Way of the Cross procession across the Brooklyn Bridge has marked the solemn occasion, giving Christian New Yorkers a sense of togetherness at a time when many say it's badly needed.
The struggle for some dementia patients and caregivers just to get through the day can be daunting and stressful, but some programs in New York are helping alleviate stress.
Social media influencers are driving a dangerous trend of people trespassing to explore abandoned buildings, New York State Police say.
Amuri Greene is charged with murder and attempted murder, in addition to other counts, after police said he shot 7-month-old Kaori Patterson-Moore in East Williamsburg.
For the last three decades, the Way of the Cross procession across the Brooklyn Bridge has marked the solemn occasion, giving Christian New Yorkers a sense of togetherness at a time when many say it's badly needed.
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani and rapper Cardi B announced Friday that 2-K applications will open in June. They also unveiled a jingle competition to build excitement for the program.
UConn's jaw-dropping buzzer beater catapulted them to the Final Four.
Bridgeport firefighter Terrence Cramer was killed after his girlfriend's ex shot him in a fit of rage at a Connecticut home, according to an arrest warrant.
Jabari Bush is accused of fatally shooting active-duty Bridgeport Firefighter Terrence Cramer in Shelton, police said.
Warmer weather will return to New York City and the surrounding area soon.
It may not feel like spring right away, but Friday's weather does deliver a clear shift in the air in New York City.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill and her family are moving into Drumthwacket, the governor's official residence in Princeton.
A pastor in New Jersey was taken into custody by immigration agents while working at his day job, according to church members.
The discovery of a suspicious device forced the cancellation of the Keansburg, New Jersey, St. Patrick's Day Parade last weekend.
New Jersey prosecutors are asking the pubic for help finding a man they say is responsible for a fatal shooting in Union City.
Jersey City P.S. 17 students are celebrating a brand new mini soccer pitch built for them ahead of the FIFA World Cup this summer.
A Long Island man accused of shooting his sister in the head with a crossbow pleaded not guilty to attempted murder Thursday.
A Long Island high schooler and his mom are being credited with saving a sleeping neighbor from a house fire.
New York Republican gubernatorial nominee Bruce Blakeman said Tuesday he will sue the state after the Campaign Finance Board denied him matching funds.
The driver accused of striking and killing a Nassau County school crossing guard in February has been arraigned.
New York's Republican nominee for governor Bruce Blakeman took his campaign to the steps of City Hall on Monday, where he portrayed Kathy Hochul and Mayor Zohran Mamdani as the taxing twins.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill and her family are moving into Drumthwacket, the governor's official residence in Princeton.
The search for the second crew member, a weapons system officer, is continuing, two U.S. officials said.
One of the sources said Hegseth wants someone in the role who will implement President Trump and Hegseth's vision for the Army.
A pastor in New Jersey was taken into custody by immigration agents while working at his day job, according to church members.
President Trump has ousted Pam Bondi as attorney general, saying she will be taking a job in the private sector.
What started as a sinus infection left a Long Island teenager fighting for his life, requiring emergency brain surgery.
Older adults in New Jersey recorded the highest number of suspected overdose deaths in 2025, according to the New Jersey Department of Health.
The first case of mpox clade I has been detected in New York City, health officials said Friday. Of the two types of mpox, clade I is known to cause more severe disease and death.
Heights University Hospital, formerly known as Christ Hospital, shuttered its emergency room Saturday night.
New Jersey Sen. Andy Kim is opening up about his father's Alzheimer's diagnosis in hopes of helping others struggling like him to care for their loved ones.
A federal judge in New York has tossed out actor Blake Lively's sexual harassment claims against actor Justin Baldoni over their roles in the movie "It Ends With Us," but left intact a claim for retaliation.
Atlanta rapper Gucci Mane was lured to a Dallas studio for a meeting, then allegedly kidnapped and robbed by a group including rappers Pooh Shiesty and Big30.
Megan Thee Stallion was released from a New York City hospital after she got sick during a performance of "Moulin Rouge! The Musical."
The price hike raises the cost of the standard plan with ads by $1 per month and the cost of the standard and premium plans by $2.
Savannah Guthrie stepped back from her NBC duties almost two months ago when her mother, Nancy Guthrie, disappeared. The investigation is ongoing.
The Yankees beat the Marlins 8-2 in their home opener Friday for their second 6-1 start in three seasons.
The New York Yankees look to continue their fast start to the 2026 MLB season as they take on the Miami Marlins at Yankee Stadium.
Jack Hughes had two goals and three assists as the Devils beat the Capitals 7-3 on Thursday night.
The Canadiens won their seventh game in a row to move closer to making the playoffs by defeating the Rangers 3-2 on Thursday.
Body camera video has been released of Tiger Woods' arrest, after a car crash in Florida. He has been charged with driving under the influence.
Preparations for Passover in Brooklyn blend centuries-old rituals with modern traditions unique to each family.
New York has filed a lawsuit against solar company Attyx, saying it didn't just sell panels, it sold promises it couldn't keep.
Long before Manhattan's iconic street grid took shape, an English widow planned a Brooklyn community that helped shape the city today.
The Center for Brooklyn History showcase examines the Battle of Brooklyn through rare maps, paintings, and historical artifacts from the American Revolutionary War.
From World War II to modern mixology, women in Brooklyn fought for their place behind the bar. This Women's History Month, their legacy continues to influence the city's nightlife.
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.
The struggle for some dementia patients and caregivers just to get through the day can be daunting and stressful, to say the least, but as CBS News New York's Cindy Hsu shows us, there are programs that are breaking the stigma and alleviating some of that stress.
Social media influencers are driving a dangerous trend of people trespassing to explore abandoned buildings, New York State Police say. CBS News New York's Tony Aiello reports.
Two American crew members ejected from the jet and one was rescued by U.S. military helicopters. CBS News New York's Tim McNicholas reports.
Gov. Kathy Hochul says the state is committing nearly $10 million to an AI company called Clay to expand its New York City footprint.
For the last three decades, the Way of the Cross procession across the Brooklyn Bridge has marked the solemn occasion, giving Christian New Yorkers a sense of togetherness at a time when many say it's badly needed. CBS News New York's Doug Williams reports.
