De Blasio, O'Neill Announce New Marijuana Enforcement Policy
Starting in September, the majority of New Yorkers found smoking marijuana in public will be issued summonses instead of being arrested.
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Starting in September, the majority of New Yorkers found smoking marijuana in public will be issued summonses instead of being arrested.
Police are rolling out a program to get more cops on the street and help deal with the rise in the warmer season's unpredictable challenges from drug users, the homeless and the mentally ill.
The NYPD's gang database is a list designed to fight gangs in the city, but some argue it's being used to brand the innocent.
Running to danger when most people run away, they have courage and bravery to last a lifetime.
The victim was entering her building near Holland Avenue and Pelham Parkway North in the last afternoon of May 25 when she was attacked in the vestibule, pushed to the ground and robbed of her iPhone 7-plus.
Nearly 100 people had to be hospitalized over the past week due to a tainted batch of K2 in Brooklyn, health officials say.
Police say 31-year-old Michael Colangelo and 39-year-old John Martinez were killed in a crash Sunday after celebrating Colangelo's wedding in upstate New York.
Two NYPD officers, one of whom was a groom celebrating his wedding day, were killed when their rental Maserati left the road, police said.
Credit card skimmers steal more than $1 billion from U.S. customers each year, according to the Secret Service. That money often funds organized crime.
The league began as a tribute to Michael Buczek, who was killed in the line of duty in 1988. It has since grown to honor dozens of fallen officers.
At just eight days old, the newborn started choking on milk in an apartment off Crotona Avenue.
Sgt. Tim Wall says he may have to retire at the age of 33, because of an injury he suffered last September while responding to a call at Starbucks at Eighth Avenue and 39th Street.
It happened Wednesday afternoon at the Fulton Street station.
The MTA and NYPD are investigating the incident, but many straphangers want to know why the dog was on a train in the first place.
The NYPD is asking for the public's assistance in identifying an individual wanted in the assault of an 84-year-old man on the Lower East Side.
The NYPD is asking for the public's help identifying individuals involved in a home invasion and attempted robbery at a residence in Queens.
Police in Brooklyn made a quick arrest Sunday in the case of vandalized cars and stolen license plates.
Ron Gargalowitz, of Andover, Massachusetts, was in town with his wife, children and grandchildren to celebrate his 60th wedding anniversary.
Police described him as a heavyset black man, wearing a "Make America Great Again" hat, black jacket, "Make America Great Again" shirt, blue jean overalls and jewelry around his neck.
Two NYPD veterans found themselves in the right place at the right time Wednesday. They helped save a 1-year-old boy who was choking while his father was graduating from the police academy.
The cache includes 319 cases of employees who were kept on the force even though they committed offenses considered by some to be serious enough to be fired.
The NYPD Guardians Association's first-ever Prom King Giveaway was open to young men from all city high schools.
The Department said Friday there are no credible threats to New York City but the counterterrorism officers have been deployed "out of an abundance of caution."
Experts say thieves are targeting newer Honda Accords, Accura MDXs and Toyota Camrys because of how popular the cars are on the showroom floor.
When discussing the issue Monday, things got testy at City Hall as some of the department's top brass butted heads with council-members for hours.
The deadly shooting of a deli worker late Saturday night in Lower Manhattan has left a community in mourning.
President Trump details his experience at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, where a gunman charged toward the ballroom. He says he wasn't worried, and praised the actions of law enforcement.
The Rockies defeated the Mets 3-1 and 3-0 on Sunday to sweep the rain-interrupted weekend series at Citi Field.
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 deadly shooting of a deli worker late Saturday night in Lower Manhattan has left a community in mourning.
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.
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.
Cole Allen, 31, sent an email to family members shortly before the annual press gala, officials told CBS News.
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 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 defeated the Mets 3-1 and 3-0 on Sunday to sweep the rain-interrupted weekend series at Citi Field.
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 Vanessa Murdock is calling for sunny skies with a high around 68. She says our next chance for rain is late Wednesday night into Thursday.
As CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports, there are now calls for better protection for deli workers.
The alleged gunman has been identified as 31-year-old Cole Allen. He's expected to be arraigned Monday. Investigators believe he acted alone. CBS News New York's Jenna DeAngelis leads team coverage.
The show at the Palace Theatre is based on the iconic 1987 cult vampire/horror/comedy movie. CBS News New York's Dave Carlin spoke to some of the show's stars who said the musical is for anyone who struggled in their youth.
CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock says the last week of April will feature rain here and there, with temperatures ranging from the upper 50s to the upper 60s.
