Manhattan judge hears arguments on future of Rikers Island
At issue is whether the jail complex should remain under city control or be put under federal receivership.
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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.
Street vendors in Corona Plaza have been fighting to return ever since the city shut them down last month, CBS New York's Christina Fan reports.
Thirteen people were hurt when a train derailed near Jamaica Station last week.
The man allegedly stabbed a subway rider in the face with a screwdriver.
It's shaping up to be one New York City's largest emergency housing facilities ever to keep up with an influx of asylum seekers. CBS New York's Dave Carlin reports.
Turmeric, coffee, and cabbage are boiling away in big pots at the Queens Botanical Garden, but this stew isn't for eating. CBS New York's Elle McLogan reports.
Ghanet Sulemann, 20, hasn't been seen since Friday afternoon near his home on 65th Street in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn.
A fire started in the basement of a South Ozone Park home before spreading early Thursday, according to the FDNY.
Hundreds of people, including many Americans, are still missing along the Nepal-China border after deadly floods and mudflows likely triggered by a glacial collapse.
The paintings, sculptures and museum installations of Yayoi Kusama, one of Japan's most respected contemporary artists, were widely exhibited around the world.
A Brooklyn community came together Wednesday night to demand justice as police continue to investigate the shooting death of a food delivery worker.
The Brewers beat the Mets 8-1 on Wednesday night, overcoming an injury to starter Dustin May after one pitch.
A fire started in the basement of a South Ozone Park home before spreading early Thursday, according to the FDNY.
A Brooklyn community came together Wednesday night to demand justice as police continue to investigate the shooting death of a food delivery worker.
A potential fraud is targeting Holocaust survivors and their families in New York, offering to help them file claims for assets taken during Nazi persecution.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is backtracking again on the controversial rollout of his pied-à-terre tax.
Huntington native Jack Kennedy, 18, is making his Grand Slam debut in the U.S. Open this year.
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 man is dead after a shootout with police in Newport, Rhode Island, that also left an officer injured.
A dean at Rutgers University was arrested for allegedly recording inappropriate videos while working for the school, according to New Jersey prosecutors.
A 9/11 memorial in Jersey City that's in need of repairs and maintenance is getting help from actor Gary Sinise's foundation.
Bayonne, New Jersey, is out of the Little League World Series after losing to Hamilton, Ohio, on Tuesday night.
Dozens of syringes and other debris were found on the beach in Manasquan on the Jersey Shore over the weekend.
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman says he will comply with New York's new law restricting police cooperation with ICE, but first, he blasted the governor. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
Huntington native Jack Kennedy, 18, is making his Grand Slam debut in the U.S. Open this year.
Officers on Long Island deployed a drone to find the suspect after he robbed a home and ran away.
Fifteen sheriffs across New York are asking a judge to block a new law preventing local law enforcement agencies from working with Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents.
Starting in September, the Long Island Rail Road will offer year-round service to Montauk.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is backtracking again on the controversial rollout of his pied-à-terre tax.
The surge in arrests comes as the White House pushes ICE to hit a target of 2,000 per day.
Fifteen sheriffs across New York are asking a judge to block a new law preventing local law enforcement agencies from working with Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents.
The Trump administration said it may need to demolish the Kennedy Center if a plan to close the building for two years as part of a controversial renovation project pushed by President Trump and the organization's board is blocked.
State officials sent letters to agencies across New York instructing them to unwind agreements with ICE by Tuesday.
Pennsylvania has recorded its first two deaths connected to measles in 35 years.
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.
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
President Trump said that he would be "lowering the American flag" throughout the nation for one week in Dolly Parton's honor.
NYC's Empire State Building paid tribute to music legend Dolly Parton Tuesday night. Parton, 80, died Tuesday in Nashville, her family announced.
Dolly Parton became an icon over her six-decade career as a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, movie and TV star and theme park owner who donated millions to help others.
The AMC Kips Bay 15 on Second Avenue has been open since 1999 but will shut down at the end of 2026, according to a spokesperson.
The Brewers beat the Mets 8-1 on Wednesday night, overcoming an injury to starter Dustin May after one pitch.
The New York Yankees pulled away for a 9-3 victory over the Houston Astros on Wednesday night.
Huntington native Jack Kennedy, 18, is making his Grand Slam debut in the U.S. Open this year.
Francisco Lindor scored the winning run on a throwing error in the 10th to lead the Mets past the Brewers 3-2 on Tuesday night.
The Houston Astros beat the New York Yankees 9-7 on Tuesday 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.
Rescue teams are searching for hundreds of missing people along the Nepal-China border Thursday after a deadly torrent of floods and mud swept through several communities. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
Firefighters responded to a massive blaze Thursday morning that engulfed a Queens home before spreading to neighboring houses. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
The potential for heavy rain and strong storms has triggered a flood watch for most of the Tri-State, including NYC. CBS News New York Meteorologist Tony Sadiku has the forecast.
CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn has your First Alert Forecast for August 26 at 11 p.m.
Actor Tim Curry died at age 80 Tuesday night. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports on how fans in the Theater District are remembering the beloved performer.