Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg, lawmakers introduce Hate Crime Modernization Act to close loopholes
Bragg says loopholes and outdated language prevent him from prosecuting obvious hate crimes. CBS New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
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Bragg says loopholes and outdated language prevent him from prosecuting obvious hate crimes. CBS New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
Special Narcotics Prosecutor's Office statistics reveal 24 people die every day from fentanyl.
Hundreds of people are attending the rally and vigil marking one month since Hamas attacked Israel on Oct. 7. CBS New York's Ali Bauman reports.
The former president lashed out at the judge and New York Attorney General Letitia James when he took the stand Monday in the civil fraud trial against him. CBS New York's Alice Gainer reports.
Last week's raid on the Brooklyn home of his chief fundraiser has started to get the buzzards circling.
Last week's raid on the Brooklyn home of his chief fundraiser has started to get the buzzards circling. CBS New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
The former president was being asked yes or no questions, but gave long explanations to which the judge told him several times to answer without speeches, CBS New York's Alice Gainer reports.
However, as CBS New York found out on Monday, not everyone is for an outright ban.
Bragg says loopholes and outdated language prevent him from prosecuting obvious hate crimes.
Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg says loopholes and outdated language in the law prevent him from prosecuting obvious hate crimes. CBS New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
Demonstrators on the Upper West Side said it's important to come together united in heartbreak and solidarity for Israel. CBS New York's Ali Bauman reports.
The group held signs reading "Ceasefire" and "Palestinians should be free" near the base of the Statue of Liberty. Dan Rice reports from Chopper 2.
John Elliott has the Tri-State Area's latest First Alert Forecast on CBS2 News At Noon.
Six plays written by teenagers were chosen and will be read at the same time in 50 different cities.
Six plays about gun violence written by teenagers will be read at the same time across 50 different cities Monday. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3Ss9Uw3
Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo's top advisor shares more about her experience in government and the end of the Cuomo administration.
Are we better off today than, say, one year ago? Here's what New Yorkers had to say.
New York State Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal supported the bill to legalize cannabis sales, but now there are dozens of illegal shops in his district. Watch his conversation on "The Point with Marcia Kramer."
Melissa DeRosa, former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo's right-hand advisor, discussed her captivating book "What's Left Unsaid: My Life at the Center of Power, Politics and Crisis" on "The Point with Marcia Kramer."
Gisela Perez says running helps her cope with stress. CBS New York's Zinnia Maldonado reports.
Rob Simmelkjaer is the CEO of New York Road Runners. He spoke with CBS New York's Zinnia Maldonado before the 2023 New York City Marathon.
Around 50,000 runners from more than 130 countries are racing through the streets of New York City on Sunday. CBS New York's Zinnia Maldonado reports.
Craig Allen has the Tri-State Area's latest First Alert Forecast on CBS2 News This Morning.
In about eight years, Q trains will haul riders up to 125th Street in East Harlem.
Teenagers in New York City and across the country will perform a series of plays focused on gun violence next week. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3Ss9Uw3
Applications for the Little Apple program open Thursday. It will provide full-day care for 40 children ranging from 6 weeks to 3 years old.
More than 100 firefighters and EMS personnel were called in to put out a five-alarm fire in South Richmond Hill, Queens.
Residents said anti-Muslim vandalism was found on at least eight stop signs in the area of Carto Circle in Deer Park.
NYPD robots are banned from being armed with weapons, and one New York City Council member wants to make sure it stays that way.
The Washington Nationals routed the reeling New York Mets 14-2 on a rainy Wednesday night at Citi Field.
Applications for the Little Apple program open Thursday. It will provide full-day care for 40 children ranging from 6 weeks to 3 years old.
More than 100 firefighters and EMS personnel were called in to put out a five-alarm fire in South Richmond Hill, Queens.
Residents said anti-Muslim vandalism was found on at least eight stop signs in the area of Carto Circle in Deer Park.
NYPD robots are banned from being armed with weapons, and one New York City Council member wants to make sure it stays that way.
Rumblings of a possible LIRR strike are putting commuters on edge. The MTA says it's preparing for a potential walkout, while union leaders say they're fighting for a fair deal.
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.
The DOJ is suing New Jersey and Gov. Mikie Sherrill over recent legislation limiting the power of ICE agents in the Garden State.
Keyport residents say they're on edge because of dozens of cancer cases over the years in a neighborhood near the former Aeromarine landfill.
Purdue Pharma, the maker of OxyContin, is set to be dissolved as a massive legal settlement resolving thousands of lawsuits takes effect.
Ruth Benjamin, 81, was seated at a table near the front of the Ivy Hill Laundromat in Newark, N.J., when two vehicles crashed into the business Monday.
New Jersey Rep. Tom Kean Jr. has been absent from Congress for more than six weeks due to a medical issue, he said.
Residents said anti-Muslim vandalism was found on at least eight stop signs in the area of Carto Circle in Deer Park.
Rumblings of a possible LIRR strike are putting commuters on edge. The MTA says it's preparing for a potential walkout, while union leaders say they're fighting for a fair deal.
Delays are still lingering after a Long Island Rail Road train hit debris Wednesday morning in one of the East River tunnels.
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.
Applications for the Little Apple program open Thursday. It will provide full-day care for 40 children ranging from 6 weeks to 3 years old.
The DOJ is suing New Jersey and Gov. Mikie Sherrill over recent legislation limiting the power of ICE agents in the Garden State.
New York City officials, transportation advocates, and Families for Safe Streets are calling on state leaders to pass the "Stop Super Speeders Act."
Fed chief Jerome Powell said he will remain as a governor on the central bank's board after his term as chair ends on May 15.
The Koh-i-Noor diamond was given to Queen Victoria in 1849 as part of a war treaty. It has a long, controversial history and is heavily contested by other countries.
Keyport residents say they're on edge because of dozens of cancer cases over the years in a neighborhood near the former Aeromarine landfill.
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.
"The Ed Sullivan Show" on CBS brought the evolution of rock music into America's living rooms. More than 50 years after Sullivan died, he's getting the ultimate rock 'n' roll honor.
Megan Thee Stallion has decided to end her run with "Moulin Rouge! The Musical" early, the Broadway show announced on Monday.
The woman accusing Harvey Weinstein of raping her at a Manhattan hotel room in 2013 took the stand Monday in the third trial of the disgraced movie mogul.
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.
The Washington Nationals routed the reeling New York Mets 14-2 on a rainy Wednesday night at Citi Field.
Nathan Eovaldi delivered seven scoreless innings as the Rangers blanked the Yankees 3-0, snapping New York's hot streak and avoiding a sweep in Arlington.
The New York Knicks routed the Atlanta Hawks 126-97 on Tuesday night for a 3-2 lead in the first-round playoff series.
The New York Mets breezed to an 8-0 victory over the Washington Nationals on Tuesday night.
Two former Fordham basketball players were permanently banned by the NCAA on Tuesday for their roles in a point-shaving scheme.
Have you ever wondered what happens to a restaurant's leftover or unsold food at the end of the day? Food access advocates say it could make a big difference if it were served to the community.
A new report finds a shortage of courts, fields and swimming pools in some New York City neighborhoods.
Residents living near New York City's busiest airports say the noise overhead has escalated from a nuisance to a health concern.
Construction began Tuesday on a major redesign of Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn.
On April 22, state lawmakers have passed their sixth extension to buy more time to settle the state budget. With the April 1 deadline already long gone and the clock still ticking, leaders and patients at community health centers in Harlem are worried about funding.
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.
The alleged gunman will face a judge in D.C. as new details in the case have emerged. CBS News' Jarred Hill reports.
Applications for the Little Apple program open Thursday. It will provide full-day care for 40 children ranging from 6 weeks to 3 years old. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
Police on Long Island are looking for a woman who allegedly stole thousands worth of silver bars and coins from a FedEx in Melville.
President Trump spoke out against the indictment of former FBI Director James Comey. He is accused of threatening the president over a social media post.
Multiple NYPD officers were injured after an explosion caused a house fire in South Richmond Hill, Queens. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
