Curfew being considered for NYC shelters housing asylum seekers
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An estimated 168,000 migrants have arrived in New York City in the past 18 months, according to city data, about one-third of whom are school-age children.
We continue to see New York City impacted by the influx of asylum seekers. CBS News correspondent Omar Villafranca visited P.S. 51 in Hell's Kitchen to see how immigration is affecting education.
Despite budget cuts, Mayor Adams said the city was able to make key financial decisions to free up the funds.
Maurice Dubois, Kristine Johnson and Marcia Kramer asked hizzoner about several topics, including budget cuts and the asylum seeker crisis.
It feels like every time it rains, it pours in the New York City subway system.
Demonstrators called for an end to the shelter limits that are scheduled to begin Tuesday and would require families to re-apply for housing every two months. CBS New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
Crews were working to get roads salted, but some drivers said it wasn't easy getting around.
The NTSB said it appears train operators were instructed to cut the brakes on an out-of-service train and push it to the rail yard just before it collided with a passenger train.
Thousands of asylum seekers are reaching their 30-day limit at shelters citywide, and many have been lining up in the cold so they can be placed all over again. CBS New York's Kristie Keleshian reports.
Trucks were out on the roads Friday, with many crews putting out salt and sand to make sure drivers are safe.
The NTSB said it appears train operators were instructed to cut the brakes on an out of service train and push it to the rail yard just before it collided with a passenger train, but it's too early to say for sure what caused the crash. CBS New York's Ali Bauman reports.
According to police, 23 people were on the bus traveling from Montreal to New York City when it crashed in Lake George.
The New York City Department of Sanitation is closely monitoring the forecast as the Tri-State Area gears up for the impending winter storm this weekend.
The New York City Department of Sanitation is closely monitoring the forecast as the Tri-State Area gears up for the impending winter storm this weekend. CBS New York's Tony Sadiku reports.
The last straw for the mayor was apparently Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's decision to send buses to New Jersey train stations connecting to New York City to thwart an executive order.
CBS New York visited a Girl Scout troop trying to give migrant kids a chance at normal childhood.
CBS New York's Ali Bauman visited a Girl Scout troop trying to give migrant children a chance at normal childhood.
The agency plans to address the issue at an 8:30 a.m. press conference. CBS New York's Alecia Reid reports.
Officials said 24 people suffered minor injuries and work was to continue through the night to make repairs. CBS New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports.
The last straw for the mayor was apparently Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's decision to send buses to New Jersey train stations connecting to New York City to thwart an executive order. CBS New York's Dana Tyler reports.
First responders evacuated hundreds of people from one of the trains, while the other was empty, after the collision near 96th Street. CBS New York's Doug Williams reports.
An MTA work train collided with a subway at 96th Street, disrupting service on multiple lines.
John Elliott has the Tri-State Area's latest First Alert Forecast on CBS2 News at Noon.
City inspectors said people living in the basement of the building in the Williamsbridge section had no alternate means of escaping, CBS New York's Alice Gainer reports.
Three people were seen on video climbing out of a manhole in Midtown Manhattan. It's the latest of several similar incidents across New York City.
A man was arrested after investigators found 23 guns and hundreds of grams of various illegal drugs at his Long Island home.
A person jumped out of a residential building's window after a fire broke out in Jamaica, Queens, on Monday.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani unveiled a plan to repair the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway with temporary bypasses to keep traffic moving during construction.
A fire broke out at a Brooklyn apartment building as police officers were investigating calls for a possible dead body.
Three people were seen on video climbing out of a manhole in Midtown Manhattan. It's the latest of several similar incidents across New York City.
A person jumped out of a residential building's window after a fire broke out in Jamaica, Queens, on Monday.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani unveiled a plan to repair the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway with temporary bypasses to keep traffic moving during construction.
A fire broke out at a Brooklyn apartment building as police officers were investigating calls for a possible dead body.
A Bronx mother of three lost nearly everything after a devastating fire. A complete stranger saw her story and decided he had to help.
A nice stretch of weather kicks off the week in the New York City area before a heightened chance of rain returns.
Along with the increasingly humid conditions comes another chance of showers and storms overnight Saturday into Sunday.
Rainy weather returns to the New York City area Sunday, bringing with it the threat of flooding.
Bayonne, New Jersey, is heading to the Little League World Series after beating Darien, Connecticut, in the Metro Region Tournament on Friday.
We're in great shape on this Friday as we gear up for another weekend.
A New Jersey woman is trying to understand how a shocking message was left on her birthday dessert at a local restaurant.
A small earthquake was detected in Morris County, New Jersey, on Saturday, officials say.
A nice stretch of weather kicks off the week in the New York City area before a heightened chance of rain returns.
The boys from Bayonne, New Jersey, had their first loss of the season Sunday, but their Little League World Series journey isn't over yet.
The Keasbey Fire Department in Woodbridge Township, which first organized 118 years ago, is set to close in October.
A man was arrested after investigators found 23 guns and hundreds of grams of various illegal drugs at his Long Island home.
A funeral was held Sunday for a Long Island woman who died after her SUV plunged into a backyard pool.
Suffolk County Police say officers rescued a family from a boat that ran aground in the mouth of the Fire Island Inlet early Sunday morning.
Long Island's Sun and Surf Beach Club remained closed Saturday, two days after it was ravaged by a tornado.
Long Island's Sun and Surf Beach Club remained closed Saturday, two days after it was ravaged by a tornado. CBS News New York's Kristie Keleshian reports.
The meeting came with Democrats expected to take control of the House in the November elections, which would put Jeffries in line to become the next House speaker.
Neel Kashkari, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, said the tariff fight with Canada could extend U.S. inflation, should the tense trade dynamic between the historically allied countries continue.
President Trump and first lady Melania Trump began the Freedom 250 Grand Prix IndyCar race through the streets of Washington, D.C, with a slow lap around the course.
U.S. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is considering stepping down from his post by the end of the year, two people familiar with the matter told CBS News Saturday.
The U.S. and Canada have wrangled for decades over trade, and somehow, they still managed to remain friends, allies and trading partners.
This year, ER visits for tick bites have increased dramatically, corresponding with a new threat: a rise in Alpha-gal syndrome (AGS), where one bite from a lone star tick can make you violently allergic to red meat. How can you best avoid tick bites?
A New Yorker has tested positive for West Nile virus, the city health department announced Wednesday.
Researchers say an alarming study on cognitive decline is specific to the African American community in Newark, New Jersey.
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
Two more deaths have been reported in connection to the Legionnaires' disease cluster on the Upper East Side, health officials said Friday.
"Today, Elwood and I lost a great friend and collaborator, and the world lost one of the most naturally innovative drummers and a great and true son of Texas," ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons said in a statement.
Brian Hickerson and his brother, Zach, made the 911 call that brought first responders to the apartment where Hayden Panettiere was found unresponsive.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36. The coroner's office says she was found in cardiac arrest.
The lineup for the 2026 Global Citizen Festival in New York City was announced Thursday.
Latin music stars Marc Anthony, Feid, and others are set to perform at a benefit concert in Miami on August 16.
Defender James Sands made a spectacular goal clearance before scoring in first-half stoppage time to help NYCFC earn a 1-1 draw with the New England Revolution on Sunday.
It was Peters' third walk-off hit of the season.
The New York Yankees pulled away for an 8-3 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday.
The boys from Bayonne, New Jersey, had their first loss of the season Sunday, but their Little League World Series journey isn't over yet.
The New York Mets beat the AL Central-leading Chicago White Sox on Saturday night.
The DSNY reported an increase in needle stick injuries for New York City sanitation workers.
A Queens homeowner says that overgrown city trees on her block are creating a safety hazard at night.
Neighbors say Flushing Meadows Corona Park has been falling into disrepair for years.
The owner of a beloved Harlem food truck known for its burgers under $5 is retiring and selling the business.
The historic Art Deco bathhouse at Jacob Riis Park is getting a new life as the Rockaway Ocean Club. But as the long-dormant building reopens, some locals are questioning who will have access to its amenities.
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 Jets will be taking on the New York Giants. CBS News New York's Otis Livingston reports.
City Council Speaker Julie Menin is asking the Department of Transportation to implement an age verification system.
Dozens of syringes and other debris were found on the beach in Manasquan on the Jersey Shore over the weekend. CBS News New York's Nick Caloway reports.
The idea is to cut off Iran from the global economy. CBS News New York's Dick Brennan reports.
City officials say an adult woman has become the first 9/11 victim identified using a new technique called forensic investigative genetic genealogy. .
