White House officials meet with Adams on asylum seeker crisis response
Earlier, members of New York's congressional delegation toured The Roosevelt Hotel center in Manhattan.
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Earlier, members of New York's congressional delegation toured The Roosevelt Hotel center in Manhattan.
The goal is to prevent flight cancellations and reduce the burden on short-staffed air traffic controllers.
A shortage of air traffic controllers means fewer flights in and out of New York City.
For months, Mayor Eric Adams has been pleading for President Joe Biden to help with the asylum seeker crisis in New York City. Thursday, White House officials visited New York and met with the mayor, promising to collaborate. CBS New York's Jennifer Bisram reports. Read more: https://cbsn.ws/3P0JAr7
Under SOTA, the city covers the first year of rent for working homeless families who move outside the five boroughs.
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At issue is whether the jail complex should remain under city control or be put under federal receivership.
There are changes to a controversial city program that relocates families experiencing homelessness to new homes across state lines. A settlement has been reached in the landmark lawsuit CBS New York first reported on in 2019. Lisa Rozner was part of our award-winning coverage on "Forgotten Families" left living in deplorable conditions in New Jersey.
Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez said Thursday he'll prosecute O'Shae Sibley's stabbing death as a hate crime.
MTA officials provided an update Thursday on a bus crash that injured 14 people on the Upper West Side. All injuries were minor.
The five boroughs of New York City are currently hosting approximately 57,000 asylum seekers and the number continues to rise. Mayor Eric Adams sits down with "CBS Mornings" for a closer look at the humanitarian crisis growing there and what he hopes the Biden Administration will do to fix it.
Members of New York's congressional delegation toured the Roosevelt Hotel asylum seeker center in Manhattan on Thursday.
In midtown Manhattan, asylum seekers are sleeping on the sidewalks outside the Roosevelt Hotel.
He added without help from federal or state officials, he'll have to make decisions about cutting city services.
We're getting a new look at how much New Yorkers may have to pay for the thousands of asylum seekers coming to the city. Mayor Eric Adams says the price tag has tripled. CBS New York's Ali Bauman has details on how this will affect city services. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3KwhzVm
New York City's two overdose prevention centers face an uncertain future as federal prosecutors warn they could be shut down. The controversial sites are the first in the nation to offer supervised injections, but as CBS New York's Lisa Rozner reports, they're technically against federal and state law. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/47tEtqC
Many of the asylum seekers arriving in New York City are families with small children. In fact, Mayor Eric Adams says 30% of current asylum seekers are children. CBS New York's Jessica Moore has more on how this impacts city resources and shelters. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3KwhzVm
The new laws require short-term rental hosts to register with the city.
A settlement has been reached in federal court between New York City and Newark over the Special One Time Assistance program, known as SOTA.
Airbnb will have to abide by New York City's new rules on short-term rentals.
New York City officials say five busloads of asylum seekers are expected to arrive between Tuesday evening and 6 a.m. Wednesday. As CBS New York's Lisa Rozner reports, this comes as the city finalizes plans on how it will educate the influx of students this fall.
Concerned residents and activists started testing the water and made some disgusting finds, CBS New York's Hannah Kliger reports.
An Ozone Park resident said they found rat droppings and bags of food with holes still on the shelves.
New York City will implement the nation's first automated enforcement program targeting overweight trucks on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway.
Zhi Alan Cheng was charged with sexually abusing three patents at New York Presbyterian Queens Hospital and raping three other women at his home in Queens.
The Met Gala is set for Monday night where dozens of stars will walk the red carpet adorned in clothing designed for the "Costume Art" theme.
Murders in New York City hit a record low for the first four months of 2026, the NYPD said Monday. It comes amid a citywide drop in major crime of 9.5%, police said.
With support from NFL teams in Philadelphia and New York, New Jersey has approved flag football for high school girls.
Brooklyn College announced Monday it will indeed have graduating seniors walk across the stage during their May 28 commencement ceremony at the Barclays Center.
An 8-year-old boy is recovering after being attacked by a beaver in Mahwah, New Jersey.
The Met Gala is set for Monday night where dozens of stars will walk the red carpet adorned in clothing designed for the "Costume Art" theme.
Murders in New York City hit a record low for the first four months of 2026, the NYPD said Monday. It comes amid a citywide drop in major crime of 9.5%, police said.
Brooklyn College announced Monday it will indeed have graduating seniors walk across the stage during their May 28 commencement ceremony at the Barclays Center.
Firefighters responded to Broadway's Eugene O'Neill Theater Monday morning after a blaze broke out.
The Met Gala, celebrating the exhibition "Costume Art," is Monday, May 5, with red carpet arrivals expected to start around 5:30 p.m.
A cool weekend is ahead for the New York City area before warmer weather returns.
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.
With support from NFL teams in Philadelphia and New York, New Jersey has approved flag football for high school girls.
An 8-year-old boy is recovering after being attacked by a beaver in Mahwah, New Jersey.
A single ride on the PATH train will now cost $3.25, an increase of 25 cents to help fund a multi-million dollar system upgrade.
A massive fire burned for hours in Belleville, New Jersey on Sunday. The blaze prompted a state of emergency, knocked out power and shut down schools Monday.
An investigation is underway after a United Airlines plane struck a light pole and truck on the New Jersey Turnpike as it was coming in for a landing at Newark Liberty Airport on Sunday afternoon, officials said.
Police identified the suspect in the deadly stabbing of two women on Long Island, saying he lived with one of them and worked with the other.
A suspect is in custody after two people were stabbed to death on Long Island early Friday morning, Nassau County police said.
Suffolk County officials say contamination from a former Grumman Navy site is far worse than previously acknowledged and is still spreading.
The Suffolk County Police Department has converted a seized 2020 Corvette Stingray Coupe into a full-fledged police car, with lights and siren, to raise awareness about driving while under the influence.
Residents said anti-Muslim vandalism was found on at least eight stop signs in the area of Carto Circle in Deer Park.
Murders in New York City hit a record low for the first four months of 2026, the NYPD said Monday. It comes amid a citywide drop in major crime of 9.5%, police said.
The 81-year-old former New York City mayor has been hospitalized for pneumonia, his spokesperson said.
Several people were arrested Saturday night when a large crowd gathered outside a Brooklyn hospital after ICE agents detained a man, according to the NYPD.
Thousands rallied on International Workers' Day across the five boroughs, including on Wall Street, where hundreds blocked the New York Stock Exchange.
President Trump said earlier this week he was reviewing the possible reduction of troops in Germany, which hosts more than 35,000 U.S. service members.
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 Met Gala is set for Monday night where dozens of stars will walk the red carpet adorned in clothing designed for the "Costume Art" theme.
Firefighters responded to Broadway's Eugene O'Neill Theater Monday morning after a blaze broke out.
The 2026 Met Gala's dress code is "Fashion is Art," which goes hand-in-hand with the theme of "Costume Art."
The 2026 Met Gala's theme, "Costume Art," aims to make the connection between fashion and art.
"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.
With support from NFL teams in Philadelphia and New York, New Jersey has approved flag football for high school girls.
Louis Munteanu scored two goals, and Sean Johnson had four saves as D.C. United beat New York City FC 2-0 on Sunday in the first meeting between the clubs this season.
Mark Vientos hit two home runs and right-hander Clay Holmes allowed one run in 6 2/3 innings as the New York Mets beat the Los Angeles Angels 5-1 on Sunday.
Jasson Domínguez hit a two-run homer and an RBI single in a seven-run eighth inning and the Yankees routed the Orioles 11-3 on Sunday for their 13th win 15 games.
The Philadelphia 76ers are limiting who can buy tickets to Eastern Conference semifinal games at Xfinity Mobile Arena to "residents of Greater Philadelphia area."
In New York City, where land is at a premium, a stockpile of pristine soil unearthed at construction sites helps lower emissions and support urban farmers.
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.
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.
Monday and Tuesday are the picks of the week with sunny skies and warm temperatures before rain moves in. CBS News New York Meteorologist Tony Sadiku has the forecast.
Three people died and more than a dozen were hurt after a large fire broke out early Monday morning at an apartment building in Inwood in Upper Manhattan. CBS News New York's Jennifer Bisram reports.
Firefighters responded to Broadway's Eugene O'Neill Theater Monday morning after a blaze broke out. CBS News New York's Dave Carlin reports.
The 2026 Met Gala will bring A-list stars to New York City as they try to outdo each other with their dazzling outfits centered around the "Costume Art" theme. CBS News' Adriana Diaz reports.
A spokesperson for Rudy Giuliani said the former New York City mayor is being monitored as a precaution while he recovers from pneumonia.
