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They begged for compassion Thursday from those speaking out against taking in people seeking the American dream. CBS New York's Alice Gainer reports.
"This issue will destroy New York City. Destroy New York City," Adams said.
Mayor Eric Adams made his strongest comments yet on the asylum seeker crisis Wednesday.
More than 1 million New York City public school students will be spending their first day dealing with extreme heat Thursday, and adjustments are already being made to try to keep them cool. CBS New York's Alecia Reid reports. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3sEJGM9
Despite Wednesday's high temperatures, plenty of New Yorkers were spending time outside, trying to beat the heat. CBS New York's Alecia Reid reports. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3sEJGM9
Finding teachers to communicate with the students is only one of the many problems, officials say.
The rush is on to enroll children of asylum seekers in time for Thursday's first day of school in New York City. The lines have been long at the Department of Education's Family Welcome Centers across the five boroughs. CBS New York's Jennifer Bisram reports. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3Es9nC7
After no 90-degree days in August, we are poised for the possibility of the first heatwave of this summer. CBS New York's Jessica Moore reports. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3sEJGM9
Thursday is the first day of school for nearly 1 million New York City school kids. The city will face the challenge of educating nearly 20,000 migrant students. CBS New York political reporter Marcia Kramer has the story. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3R9R2kS
New Yorkers are coping with a sweaty September. CBS New York's Jessica Moore reports. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3sEJGM9
It's back-to-school time, and CBS New York believes we are better together. We're teaming up with our community partners to offer back-to-school haircuts and supplies for Harlem families. CBS New York's Jessi Mitchell reports from Big Russ barber training school. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3sHJ3lb
The focus of a series of new subway ads made by teenagers for teenagers is "Ride inside, stay alive." They're targeting subway surfing, a growing problem among the city's youth. CBS New York's Christina Fan spoke with the minds behind the campaign and why they think it will work. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3qZwlgT
There were dueling calls for action Tuesday to deal with the thousands of asylum seekers who continue to arrive in New York City, including many families with children. CBS New York's Jessica Moore explores the proposals to help mitigate the crisis and looks at how the school system will deal with the increase in new students.
Thousands of spectators lined the sidewalks to take in the sights and sounds of steelpan and calypso bands in elaborate costumes marching down Eastern Parkway. CBS News York's Jennifer Bisram reports.
The 7-hour carnival is a celebration of Caribbean culture that draws millions of people to Brooklyn every year. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
Police said two people in the car were killed after the driver struck a guardrail.
The officers returned fire after the suspect shot at them four times, NYPD said.
Summer isn't going out quietly with these temperatures. People were taking full advantage of the heat on Sunday, before before city beaches close for the season. CBS New York's Kristie Keleshian reports.
AAA said traffic congestion was down on Sunday, making travel easier for those looking for one more nice day in the sun. CBS New York's Jessica Moore reports.
The Bronx is a complex borough with a complex set of issues. Borough President Vanessa Gibson joined "The Point" for an exclusive conversation with Marcia Kramer.
Dr. Max Gomez was deeply loved and respected in our newsroom, by medical professionals he worked with, patients who shared their stories with him and our viewers.
Watch a bonus conversation with Bronx Borough Pres. Vanessa Gibson on "The Point with Marcia Kramer."
Is Labor Day just a reason for a day off or is there a deeper meaning? New Yorkers weigh in.
Watch Marcia Kramer's conversation with Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson on "The Point."
Protesters gathered at the gates of Delaney Hall immigration detention center in Newark, New Jersey, Monday following the death of an ICE detainee.
Some 9/11 families are defending New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's inclusion in this year's solemn remembrance ceremony after an online petition asked he not attend.
For most kids, summer camp is a time to make new friends and explore the outdoors, but at a Girl Scout camp in upstate New York, campers are learning a different skill: knitting.
The blood crisis is hitting New York City for the second time this summer.
There has been so much confusion about the pied-à-terre tax and the way city notified homeowners, the City Council has scheduled a public hearing to demand answers.
Some 9/11 families are defending New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's inclusion in this year's solemn remembrance ceremony after an online petition asked he not attend.
There has been so much confusion about the pied-à-terre tax and the way city notified homeowners, the City Council has scheduled a public hearing to demand answers.
Police are investigating the fatal stabbing of a Queens man inside a luxury apartment building in Long Island City on Saturday.
Strong downpours have dumped rain on parts of New York and New Jersey that are still recovering from last week's severe weather.
New York City is seeing historic lows in crime with the fewest murders and shootings for the first seven months of the year, according to NYPD data.
New York City and parts of New Jersey were under a flood watch due to downpours and strong storms Monday.
Stormy weather will return to the New York City area on Monday, bringing the threat of heavy rain and storms that may lead to flash flooding.
There's been a report of a bigfoot sighting near the Pachaug State Forest in Connecticut.
Heavy rain is complicating efforts to recover a teenage boy from the West River in New Haven. Strong currents and an increased flow have made the job even more difficult.
It's another rainy day in the Tri-State Area with a flood watch for parts of New York and Connecticut.
Protesters gathered at the gates of Delaney Hall immigration detention center in Newark, New Jersey, Monday following the death of an ICE detainee.
The power went out at the American Dream Mall in East Rutherford, N.J. Monday afternoon, stopping some amusement rides in their tracks.
Strong downpours have dumped rain on parts of New York and New Jersey that are still recovering from last week's severe weather.
New York City and parts of New Jersey were under a flood watch due to downpours and strong storms Monday.
A man wanted in a Reading homicide was arrested while waiting to board a flight to the Dominican Republic at an airport in New Jersey Sunday, police said.
John Elliott reports from Glen Cove, Long Island, for Swim Across America Open Water Swim.
Some homeowners on Long Island say teenage pranks have escalated into vandalism. A game of ding-dong ditch is keeping residents up at night and, in at least one case, has done damage. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
For some Long Island families, the cost of supplies, clothes and other back-to-school essentials is becoming a growing challenge.
Doctors in Suffolk County have reported three cases of a rare tick-borne disease known as rabbit fever so far this summer. A 9-year-old boy shared his experiences with the illness.
For some Long Island families, the cost of supplies, clothes and other back-to-school essentials is becoming a growing challenge. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
Protesters gathered at the gates of Delaney Hall immigration detention center in Newark, New Jersey, Monday following the death of an ICE detainee.
Some 9/11 families are defending New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's inclusion in this year's solemn remembrance ceremony after an online petition asked he not attend.
There has been so much confusion about the pied-à-terre tax and the way city notified homeowners, the City Council has scheduled a public hearing to demand answers.
The order came after Republican Senators Thom Tillis and John Cornyn threatened to block Blanche's confirmation for Attorney General if the fund was not rescinded in writing.
The Consul General of Israel in New York is calling on Mayor Zohran Mamdani to change his anti-Israel rhetoric before Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visits the city in September for the United Nations General Assembly.
The source of exposure for the Legionnaires cluster on Manhattan's Upper East Side has been eliminated, according to the New York City Health Department.
A seventh person has died from Legionnaires' disease in connection with the Upper East Side cluster, New York City's health commissioner said Thursday.
Thirty-four cooling towers at 33 buildings on the Upper East Side tested positive for live Legionella bacteria, the New York City Health Department announced Tuesday.
An attorney representing an Upper East Side woman whose husband just died from Legionnaires' disease is planning to take legal action.
Studies show older adults are among the safest drivers on the road, but crashes involving seniors are on the rise.
Designer John Galliano is known for his theatrical and dramatic designs, but his legacy is also marked by antisemitic and racist comments.
"The Sopranos" actor Vincent Pastore is being remembered as a fixture in his Bronx community.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
A new Broadway show based on Prince's movie and album "Purple Rain" will take the stage at Broadway's Majestic Theatre in March.
Carly Simon, the singer known for 1970s hits like "You're So Vain," announced she has Parkinson's disease and also was treated for basal cell carcinoma.
The Chicago Cubs acquired pitcher Clay Holmes and outfielder Tyrone Taylor from the last-place New York Mets on Monday for touted infield prospect Jefferson Rojas.
José Caballero lined a two-run homer, Gerrit Cole pitched into the sixth inning and the New York Yankees hung on to top the Chicago Cubs 2-1 on Sunday.
The Miami Marlins beat the Mets 2-0 Sunday shortly after New York traded opening day starter Freddy Peralta to Tampa Bay.
Peralta has been a disappointment for the Mets after they acquired him from Milwaukee in a January trade.
The Chicago Cubs evened their series with the New York Yankees with a 5-2 win on Saturday night.
Parents in Harlem say their children's walk to summer camp is littered with trash, illegal dumping and a growing encampment.
A specialized program from God's Love We Deliver is serving nearly 400 veterans with medically tailored meals, while helping combat isolation and ease the challenges of life after military service.
The Newtown Creek Alliance community science project gives students hands-on experience monitoring the health of one of the most polluted waterways in the U.S.
The FIFA World Cup is delivering a business boost for many bars and restaurants across New York City, but not every industry is seeing the same payoff.
Two Upper West Side children went on a mission to visit 40 playgrounds in one day, hoping to set a record.
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.
Blockbuster movies are back. This summer has been a sizzler for movie theaters, especially in the Tri-State Area. CBS News New York's Dave Carlin reports.
CBS News New York's Scott Padgett has a look at the First Alert Weather forecast.
Some 9/11 families are defending New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's inclusion in this year's solemn remembrance ceremony after an online petition asked he not attend. CBS News New York's Ali Bauman reports.
There's been so much confusion about the pied-a-terre tax and the way the city notified homeowners that the City Council has now scheduled a public hearing to demand answers. CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
The power went out at the American Dream Mall in East Rutherford, N.J. Monday afternoon, stopping some amusement rides in their tracks. CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock reports.
