Gov. Kathy Hochul update on asylum seeker crisis
Gov. Kathy Hochul outlined what New York needs from the federal government to help deal with the ever-increasing number of asylum seekers.
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Gov. Kathy Hochul outlined what New York needs from the federal government to help deal with the ever-increasing number of asylum seekers.
Staff have helped over 2,600 migrants navigate the complicated and critical paperwork necessary to get asylum.
New York City is recognizing International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and Its Abolition. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3OLxQXT
For asylum seekers, finding legal work is a months-long process with a lot of legal barriers. CBS New York's Ali Bauman got an exclusive look at how City Hall is trying to help thousands of asylum seekers find jobs. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3QRJcfH
New York City has reported its first cases of West Nile virus this year.
New York City and the state are facing off in court in a battle over the right to shelter and the dire need for state and federal help. CBS New York political reporter Marcia Kramer has the latest. Read more: https://cbsn.ws/45nE6ME
New York City and New York state are headed for a high-stakes court battle Wednesday over the right to shelter.
The music legend known as the King of Calypso and as a civil rights activist died in April at the age of 96.
The governor also announced another $20 million in aid is coming to the city to help deal with the crisis. CBS New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
According to the CDC, more than 100,000 people died from drug overdoses in the U.S. in 2022, a record high.
Gov. Kathy Hochul said New York is committing $1.7 billion to create a direct route to the Hunts Point Market, which will help bring down air pollution and asthma rates.
Three children are hospitalized Monday afternoon after police said they were home alone when a fire swept through their apartment. CBS New York's Zinnia Maldonado reports.
Police said the driver did not stay at the scene after striking the woman.
Police said the woman didn't stop and continued driving through the Queens-Midtown Tunnel. She crashed and was taken into custody.
Gov. Hochul said got a lease to open the site for 2,500 single adults.
The mayor's office said the trip will focus on learning about Israeli technology and efforts to fight antisemitism.
Adams will attend a reception with leaders in Jerusalem before visiting Tel Aviv.
The children were in serious, but stable condition after being pulled from the fire that broke out in an apartment. CBS New York's Zinnia Maldonado reports.
Police said the woman didn't stop and drove through the Queens-Midtown Tunnel, where she crashed and was arrested. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
Up to 3,000 adults will live in the newly constructed shelter that spans several soccer fields.
Up to 3,000 adults will live in the newly constructed shelter that spans several soccer fields. CBS New York's Hannah Kliger reports.
New York City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams' job is to ride herd on the 51 members of the city's legislature, the group that serves as a check and balance to the mayor's power.
Adams said the council's focus on social infrastructure, women's rights and diversity is unprecedented.
If you had a month off from work, what would you do? New Yorkers said they're dreaming big.
New York City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams' job is to ride herd on the 51 members of the city's legislature, which serves as a check and balance to the mayor's power. Watch Adams on "The Point with Marcia Kramer."
The New York Yankees survived another shaky performance by David Bednar to beat the Toronto Blue Jays 7-6 Monday night at Yankee Stadium.
The Mets became the first National League team to score at least 10 runs in an extra inning since the 1919 Cincinnati Reds.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said the MTA and LIRR unions reached "a fair deal" to end the strike after three days.
A report from the NYC Department of Aging shows 15% of 8,600 older adults surveyed admitted to experiencing some form of elder abuse.
If history is any indication, the LIRR strike has potential to derail Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul's bid for reelection.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said the MTA and LIRR unions reached "a fair deal" to end the strike after three days.
A report from the NYC Department of Aging shows 15% of 8,600 older adults surveyed admitted to experiencing some form of elder abuse.
If history is any indication, the LIRR strike has potential to derail Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul's bid for reelection.
A horse carriage overturned in Central Park on Monday afternoon. One person was hurt, according to the FDNY. The two horses involved in the incident are said to be OK.
A New York judge ruled Monday on whether evidence found in Luigi Mangione's backpack during his arrest can be used during his state trial.
The weekend is set to be the warmest of the year so far with summer-like weather across the Tri-State Area.
Keep an umbrella nearby as there's a chance for showers across the New York and New Jersey area. But the weather will turn to sunshine and warm temperatures for the weekend.
The weather on Wednesday will be a mix of sunshine and clouds with the potential for a shower in New York City. In the evening, rain becomes more widespread.
An unsettled pattern continues through the entire Mother's Day weekend in the New York City area.
After summer-like warmth, rainy weather and cooler temperatures return to the New York City area mid-week.
New Jersey wants to help bars and restaurants cash in on the FIFA World Cup by letting them sell more alcohol during the 39-day tournament.
Research conducted by one of New Jersey's largest credit unions found a trip down the Jersey Shore is going to cost 11% more this year on average.
The driver of a Jeep was killed when their vehicle struck a tanker truck on I-287, causing both vehicles to go up in flames, New Jersey State Police said.
With just weeks to go before the primary, voters in New Jersey's 7th Congressional District are wondering where their congressman is.
Macy's Fourth of July Fireworks will take place on both the lower East River near the Seaport and the lower Hudson River, in collaboration with Jersey City.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said the MTA and LIRR unions reached "a fair deal" to end the strike after three days.
If history is any indication, the LIRR strike has potential to derail Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul's bid for reelection.
LIRR commuters are taking shuttle buses and subways into New York City as the largest commuter rail system in North America remains shut down.
With the LIRR strike entering its third day, the MTA and union leaders will resume talks at 7:30 a.m. Monday.
A summertime weather pattern has moved into the New York Area, bringing potentially record-high temperatures.
If history is any indication, the LIRR strike has potential to derail Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul's bid for reelection.
New York City's second city-run grocery store will be in the Bronx, Mayor Zohran Mamdani and city officials announced Monday.
Alex Bores has a master's degree in computer science, but for some reason tech titans are trying to stop his campaign in New York's 12th Congressional District.
While the LIRR work stoppage has caused a mess for people heading to weekend events, the real concern is Monday morning's commute.
Gas prices, inflation weigh on Americans. Many see lack of clarity on what's happening in Iran.
Thousands of people showed up bright and early for AIDS Walk New York 2026, the largest HIV and AIDS fundraiser in the U.S., in Central Park on Sunday.
A New York doctor who contracted and survived Ebola more than a decade ago says he is worried for healthcare workers who are at the center of treating the latest outbreak.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul proposed millions to keep the program open, but the reforms would cut reimbursement rates for private duty nurses.
A New York native is among 16 American passengers who are quarantining in Nebraska after being on the cruise ship that is at the center of the deadly hantavirus outbreak.
American passengers on the MV Hondius cruise ship, which was hit with a deadly outbreak of the hantavirus, are back in the U.S. Three of the at least 10 people confirmed infected in the outbreak have died.
The well-known film critic and journalist Rex Reed has died at 87.
"The Pitt" star Isa Briones is bringing heightened pride and Filipino presence to both stage and screen.
Broadway's "The Book of Mormon" has canceled two weeks of performances following a fire at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre.
Uzo Aduba and Darren Criss announced the 2026 Tony nominees for select categories on "CBS Mornings" on Tuesday.
Rihanna, Sabrina Carpenter, Madonna, and Beyoncé all wore their best looks to celebrate the "Costume Art" theme at the 2026 Met Gala. Here are some of the best moments, photos, and more from the night.
The New York Yankees survived another shaky performance by David Bednar to beat the Toronto Blue Jays 7-6 Monday night at Yankee Stadium.
The Mets became the first National League team to score at least 10 runs in an extra inning since the 1919 Cincinnati Reds.
Tyrone Taylor hit a game-tying three-run homer off All-Star closer David Bednar with two outs in the ninth as the Mets rallied to defeat the Yankees in 10.
Luke Weaver escaped a bases-loaded, no-outs jam against his former team as the Mets beat the Yankees Saturday night to even the Subway Series.
Anunoby has the maximum amount of time to rest before Game 1 of the NBA Eastern Conference finals.
Ahead of the 2026 RBC Brooklyn Half Marathon, some athletes are showing how simply reaching the starting line is a victory.
The Second Avenue Subway project has entered phase two of extending the "Q" line, but Harlem businesses say they're struggling to co-exist with the construction.
City Council members say requirement for transparent roll-down gates is burdensome for small businesses ahead of the July 1 enforcement deadline.
For more than four decades, residents living beside Brooklyn's District 13 Sanitation Garage in Coney Island have been waiting for the facility to move away from their homes.
There's a swim club in Harlem teaching kids a lifesaving skill, and they're turning timid swimmers into competitors.
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.
A horse carriage overturned after colliding with another horse in Central Park, sending a carriage driver to the hospital. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
The Open Bionics prosthetic system is designed for people who are without limbs above the elbow.
The $900 million proposal would have expanded the Cross Bronx Expressway by 50 feet in an effort to ease traffic.
Lonnie Quinn has the Tri-State Area's updated nightly forecast on CBS News New York.
Young children were escorted from the San Diego Islamic center after two teenaged gunmen stormed the mosque. CBS News New York's Dick Brennan reports.
