NYC Council passes Zero Waste Act making composting mandatory
The bill creates a residential curbside collection program for composting, similar to what we do with recycling.
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The bill creates a residential curbside collection program for composting, similar to what we do with recycling.
Big changes are on the way for how New Yorkers throw out their trash. The City Council passed a bill that makes composting a requirement. It's part of the city's effort to cut down on its carbon footprint. CBS2's Kristie Keleshian explains when this will be rolled out and how.
New York City's toxic air is also hazardous for those taking the subway. CBS2's Alecia Reid explains a recent NYU study shows commuters could be inhaling extremely dangerous air.
Despite New York City's improving air quality, people are still feeling the effects of the haze. CBS2's Ali Bauman reports.
Even though the situation had improved Thursday, a haze could still be seen as it sat over the New York City skyline. CBS2's Ali Bauman reports.
Many are asking what's causing this unprecedented problem.
New York City had the worst air quality ever recorded here Wednesday. CBS2's Nick Caloway spoke to experts about the role climate change played in this dangerous air.
The air in New York City may have looked better Thursday, but doctors say you still need to take precautions when you head outside. CBS2's Alice Gainer reports.
Composting in New York City will soon be mandatory.
Visibility was better in New York City on Thursday, but that doesn't mean the air quality is. CBS2's Alice Gainer reports.
Canadian wildfires are causing dangerous air quality in the Big Apple, where levels reached the worst in the world on Wednesday.
After a particularly orange day in New York City, a hazy night descended, leaving sidewalks emptier than we've seen since the pandemic. CBS2's Ali Bauman reports on how the city tackled the air quality crisis Wednesday.
Mayor Eric Adams and other city officials provided an update Wednesday on the air quality alert in New York City.
The move comes as another 2,100 arrived in the city last week, increasing the overall total to more than 74,000
In an unprecedented move, New York City has filed a lawsuit against 30 New York counties for refusing to accept asylum seekers. CBS2 political reporter Marcia Kramer has more.
Health experts are urging everyone to continue taking precautions as smoky air is expected to linger in New York City through Thursday. CBS2's Doug Williams reports.
The New York City skyline was barely visible in Hoboken, New Jersey, on Wednesday due to smoke from Canadian wildfires. CBS2's Alice Gainer reports.
With New York City's air quality getting worse by the hour Wednesday, people were pulling out face masks they may have put aside from the pandemic. CBS2's Doug Williams has the latest on the alert issued.
We asked him about the asylum seeker crisis and other topics, like affordable housing.
Hizzoner is working on a plan to pay city residents to house them, perhaps $100 per night or more.
Among the findings: 97% of people stopped are Black or Hispanic. Additionally, officers are failing to show reasonable suspicion to conduct 1 out of every 4 stops. CBS2's Lisa Rozner reports.
The mayor is working on a plan to pay city homeowners to house them, perhaps $100 per night or more. CBS2's Tony Aiello reports.
Mayor Eric Adams said there's a religious obligation to shelter people in need.
The 71-year-old from Howard Beach opted for the cash value, totaling about $157 million after taxes.
The MTA said the gates will help prevent people from falling or being pushed onto the tracks.
Two air traffic controllers at LaGuardia Airport left work early on the night of a deadly runway collision in March, a source familiar with the situation told CBS News.
A third suspect in a deadly shooting on Atlanta's Edgewood Avenue may be in New York City and should be considered armed and dangerous, the FBI says.
Heavy rains are bringing more flooding to New Jersey, which has endured repeated damaging floods so far this summer.
A crash involving a pickup truck and an electric dirt bike left an 11-year-old girl dead in Ocean County, New Jersey, authorities said.
Two men convicted of staging crashes on New York City highways to get fraudulent insurance payouts have been sentenced.
Two air traffic controllers at LaGuardia Airport left work early on the night of a deadly runway collision in March, a source familiar with the situation told CBS News.
Two men convicted of staging crashes on New York City highways to get fraudulent insurance payouts have been sentenced.
New Yorkers may be able to see the blood moon during the partial lunar eclipse Thursday, but they're going to have to stay up late, and clouds could impact it.
Severe weather warnings have started popping up as strong storms make their way through New York City and most of the Tri-State Area.
A fire started in the basement of a South Ozone Park home before spreading early Thursday, according to the FDNY.
Severe weather warnings have started popping up as strong storms make their way through New York City and most of the Tri-State Area.
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.
Heavy rains are bringing more flooding to New Jersey, which has endured repeated damaging floods so far this summer.
A crash involving a pickup truck and an electric dirt bike left an 11-year-old girl dead in Ocean County, New Jersey, authorities said.
Severe weather warnings have started popping up as strong storms make their way through New York City and most of the Tri-State Area.
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.
Severe weather warnings have started popping up as strong storms make their way through New York City and most of the Tri-State Area.
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.
CBS News New York's Scott Padgett has the latest on the severe storms moving through the area.
Peanut is an 8-year-old chihuahua who is a little shy but plays well with other small dogs and is looking for her forever home.
Severe weather warnings have started popping up as strong storms make their way through New York City and most of the Tri-State Area. CBS News New York Meteorologist Tony Sadiku has the forecast.
The new bill will force companies to report how much water and electricity they use at the data center and give those findings to state officials every six months.
Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama, who splashed her signature polka dots on paintings, sculptures and museum installations around the world, has died, her studio said Thursday.
