NYC Council Member Gale Brewer on finding jobs for asylum seekers
Gale Brewer represents a Manhattan district that has lots of issues, from illegal cannabis shops to finding housing for asylum seekers.
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Gale Brewer represents a Manhattan district that has lots of issues, from illegal cannabis shops to finding housing for asylum seekers.
Police are looking for a man who allegedly exposed himself to a young girl on an MTA bus in Harlem.
Police said the suspect hit the woman over the head with a sock that was stuffed with an unknown object.
The car was left running outside a grocery store in Park Slope when it was stolen, police said.
The teen went missing after he and his 16-year-old bother went swimming in an area of the beach that was closed on Thursday. Read more here
Overnight, buses pulled up to the hotel and some asylum seekers were able to spend the night on board, CBS New York's Christina Fan reports.
It was a sizzling summer Saturday many still chose to spend outside as Summer Streets drew large crowds.
Many New Yorkers spent Saturday outdoors in the sweltering temperatures, enjoying themselves despite a heat advisory in place. CBS New York's Kristie Keleshian takes us to the city's Summer Street initiative. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3QlthGa
New Yorkers in all five boroughs can enjoy 20 miles of car-free streets over five Saturdays this summer.
Chambers gained notoriety for the 1986 murder of Jennifer Levin in Central Park.
The beach was packed with people relaxing Friday night when the chaos erupted. CBS New York's Christina Fan reports.
New York City is eliminating plastic utensils, condiment packets and napkins from your takeout order.
New York City is eliminating plastic utensils, condiment packets and napkins from your takeout order. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3QjZ5vi
From taking advantage of extended pool hours to enjoying cold desserts, people are doing what they can to stay cool in the city. CBS New York's Ali Bauman reports. Read more: https://cbsn.ws/3O9JHPj
Many New Yorkers are searching for creative ways to stay cool in this intense heat this weekend. CBS New York's Ali Bauman reports. Read more: https://cbsn.ws/3O9JHPj
Adams said the media pressures Black men to keep their opinions and passions to themselves so they won't be thought of as an "angry Black man."
We're hearing from a New York City taxi driver who was viciously beaten on a busy Midtown street. The attack was caught on camera, and as CBS New York's Dave Carlin reports, the driver is still dealing with pain and anger more than a week later. Read more here
A day after residents protested, buses brought asylum seekers to the former Saint Agnes Academic High School in Queens.
Investigators said the suspect also damaged religious items and removed prayer documents from Yoga Hell.
Crews have likely turned the rescue mission into a recovery, looking for the body of the 15-year-old, CBS New York's John Dias reports.
Candida auris is a globally emerging public health threat that can cause severe illness, including bloodstream, wound and respiratory infections.
Just in time for her tour at MetLife this weekend, Beyoncé is on full display high in the sky over New York City.
A first-of-its-kind award was handed out in New York City.
Dangerously high temperatures in the Tri-State Area will continue into Friday. CBS New York's Doug Williams has advice from city leaders on how and where to stay cool. Read more: https://cbsn.ws/3DxpDl2
A person at the beach was reported missing
Khalid Sheikh Mohammed is accused of developing and directing the plot to crash hijacked airliners into the World Trade Center and the Pentagon on Sept. 11, 2001.
A flood watch has been issued for most of the Tri-State Area, including New York City, as heavy rain and potentially strong storms are expected Thursday.
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 flood watch has been issued for most of the Tri-State Area, including New York City, as heavy rain and potentially strong storms are expected Thursday.
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.
A flood watch has been issued for most of the Tri-State Area, including New York City, as heavy rain and potentially strong storms are expected Thursday.
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.
A flood watch has been issued for most of the Tri-State Area, including New York City, as heavy rain and potentially strong storms are expected Thursday.
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.
A flood watch has been issued for most of the Tri-State Area, including New York City, as heavy rain and potentially strong storms are expected Thursday.
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.
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.
The renovation project will include a restored orchestra pit, additional bathrooms and ADA-accessible concessions.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said 56 summonses were issued during the course of 62 inspections.
Opponents are worried about losing local control of Maimonides if it is brought into the city's public hospital system.
Police are looking for a man who allegedly stabbed and killed a 33-year-old in the Laurelton section of Queens.
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.
