Little Amal arrives in NYC with a message of hope & solidarity
Little Amal, a big doll with an even bigger mission, has arrived in New York City.
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Little Amal, a big doll with an even bigger mission, has arrived in New York City.
Greg Russ, who was hired by former Mayor Bill de Blasio, is out as CEO of the public housing authority.
Mayor Eric Adams on Wednesday released a statement on the ongoing surge of asylum seekers arriving in New York City and a recent group, which was initially denied shelter beds earlier this week.
For the first time in history, the culture and contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders is going to be taught in New York City classrooms. The curriculum is launching in select schools this fall before expanding citywide in 2024. CBS2's Lisa Rozner got a preview and spoke with AAPI students about the change.
The move comes following a report that reveals the struggle yeshiva students have passing standardized tests.
Advocates say at least 60 people, some of them migrants arriving in New York, were denied beds at a Manhattan shelter, and now the Legal Aid Society is vowing to sue the city for breaking the law. CBS2's Alecia Reid reports.
The mayor is asking city agencies to trim their budgets for at least the next two years. CBS2's John Dias has the details.
Heart 9/11 is a foundation that rose from the rubble of ground zero and continues to make a difference.
Hasidic leaders are defending their approach to education and say the report is one-sided.
A charter school catering to students with learning disabilities is inspiring change in New York City. CBS2's Alecia Reid explains how educators are now trying to use a similar strategy in public schools.
Despite the jobs that were saved, residents say all of those dining sheds and sidewalk tables need an upgrade.
New York City says 100,000 jobs were saved thanks to outdoor dining during the pandemic, but some people who live near restaurants say those dining sheds and sidewalk tables need an upgrade. CBS2's Alice Gainer has an update.
The mayor, schools chancellor and business community on Monday announced a public-private partnership aimed at putting students on the path to a good-paying job right out of high school.
There's new controversy over academic standards at Hasidic schools in New York City.
Built in 1883, the building known as the Washington Apartments was designated an historic landmark in 1991.
Dozens rallied Friday, asking Mayor Eric Adams to end the COVID vaccine mandate for city workers and give them their jobs back. CBS2's Andrea Grymes spoke with first responders at City Hall.
Her trips were official, but also included sightseeing and shopping.
Queen Elizabeth II visited New York City three times during her seven-decade reign, and for many people, her visits resonated in a deeply personal way. CBS2's Dick Brennan reports.
The health department says over 16,000 appointments will go online Friday for both first doses and second doses.
During her 70-year reign, Queen Elizabeth II visited New York City three times. Her trips were official, but also included sightseeing and shopping. CBS2's Maurice DuBois reports.
The governor made the announcement before receiving her latest COVID booster Wednesday.
Safety is certainly top of mind as more than 1 million New York City Public School students get ready for their first day Thursday. CBS2's Nick Caloway has details on the new security measures that will be in place.
New York City's public advocate is blasting Mayor Eric Adams and NYCHA for their handling of arsenic found in the water at the Jacob Riis Houses in the East Village. Tenants told CBS2's Jessica Moore they share his frustration.
It was back-to-school Wednesday for thousands of Catholic school students across the five boroughs. CBS2's Natalie Duddridge visited a school in Hell's Kitchen where there was so much energy and enthusiasm, students were blown away.
The NYPD says their plan to combat rising violence is working even as overall crime increases.
A sex offender who was out on parole is back in custody after he allegedly tried to sexually assault a woman in Central Park in broad daylight, police say.
A JetBlue flight returned safely to T.F. Green Airport in Rhode Island after hitting a coyote on the runway Tuesday morning.
The National Transportation Safety Board on Tuesday released new details on its investigation into Sunday's deadly collision at LaGuardia Airport.
LaGuardia Airport is still rebounding from mounting cancellations and delays after a deadly runway crash late Sunday.
Nearly 12% of all TSA officers who were scheduled to work on Sunday called out — the most since the start of the partial government shutdown.
A sex offender who was out on parole is back in custody after he allegedly tried to sexually assault a woman in Central Park in broad daylight, police say.
The National Transportation Safety Board on Tuesday released new details on its investigation into Sunday's deadly collision at LaGuardia Airport.
LaGuardia Airport is still rebounding from mounting cancellations and delays after a deadly runway crash late Sunday.
A second person was arrested Tuesday in connection with a 2021 acid attack on Long Island college student Nafiah Ikram.
From World War II to modern mixology, women in Brooklyn fought for their place behind the bar. This Women's History Month, their legacy continues to influence the city's nightlife.
It may not feel like spring right away, but Friday's weather does deliver a clear shift in the air in New York City.
The New York City area will be under a wind advisory Monday with periods of heavy rain and severe thunderstorms expected across the region.
The New York area is in for a mild weekend before the weather takes a turn to start the work week.
It will be rainy on Thursday morning, and the weather will change to snow as temperatures drop across the Tri-State Area.
Thunderstorms are expected in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut this weekend after severe weather hit the Midwest.
ICE agents began patrolling at JFK Airport in NYC and Newark Airport in New Jersey on Monday.
The air traffic control tower at Newark Liberty airport in New Jersey was evacuated early Monday, after a report of smoke inside the tower.
Leqaa Kordia, a Columbia University protester who was detained by ICE for more than a year, spoke out Sunday for the first time since her release last week.
Two of the most storied programs in men's college basketball, St. John's and Kansas, will battle it out later Sunday.
A New Jersey teen attending yeshiva school in Israel is back home after a journey that took him through three countries, at times on foot.
A second person was arrested Tuesday in connection with a 2021 acid attack on Long Island college student Nafiah Ikram.
High school students are helping residents in assisted living in Long Island, New York feel a bit more confident with makeovers.
Two of the most storied programs in men's college basketball, St. John's and Kansas, will battle it out later Sunday.
A Long Island teenager accused of killing his ex-girlfriend in November allegedly plotted to burglarize the victim's home.
What started as a sinus infection left a Long Island teenager fighting for his life, requiring emergency brain surgery.
Leqaa Kordia, a Columbia University protester who was detained by ICE for more than a year, spoke out Sunday for the first time since her release last week.
New York City Comptroller Mark Levine was the first to sound the alarm about New York City's massive budget gap.
Most Republicans, especially MAGA, continue to support the US action and express a lot of confidence in Trump personally.
The Supreme Court will consider whether states can count mail ballots that are postmarked by Election Day but arrive after.
Robert Mueller served as FBI director from 2001 to 2013 and led the investigation into allegations of Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election.
What started as a sinus infection left a Long Island teenager fighting for his life, requiring emergency brain surgery.
Older adults in New Jersey recorded the highest number of suspected overdose deaths in 2025, according to the New Jersey Department of Health.
The first case of mpox clade I has been detected in New York City, health officials said Friday. Of the two types of mpox, clade I is known to cause more severe disease and death.
Heights University Hospital, formerly known as Christ Hospital, shuttered its emergency room Saturday night.
New Jersey Sen. Andy Kim is opening up about his father's Alzheimer's diagnosis in hopes of helping others struggling like him to care for their loved ones.
CBS News announced Friday that CBS News Radio will be shutting down this spring after nearly 100 years of broadcasting, citing "challenging economic realities."
Bodycam video footage of Justin Timberlake's June 2024 DWI arrest on Long Island was released to the media Friday.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
ABC has canceled its already filmed season of "The Bachelorette" starring Taylor Frankie Paul after video surfaced of a 2023 incident in which she was charged with assault.
Michael B. Jordan's best actor win at Sunday night's Academy Awards resonated at his alma mater, Arts High School in Newark.
Toumani Camara had career highs of nine 3-pointers and 35 points to help Portland beat the Brooklyn Nets 134-99 on Monday night.
The Rangers recorded just nine shots on goal, matching their lowest total in franchise history, in a 2-1 loss to the surging Senators on Monday,
Ilya Sorokin made 26 saves for his NHL-leading seventh shutout of the season, and the Islanders moved back into a playoff spot with a 1-0 victory over the Blue Jackets on Sunday night.
Karl-Anthony Towns had 26 points and 16 rebounds, Jalen Brunson scored 23 points and the Knicks beat the Wizards 145-113 on Sunday night for their sixth straight victory.
Malik Monk scored 10 of his 32 points in the final five minutes, Devin Carter made a pair of clutch free throws with 6.6 seconds remaining and the Sacramento Kings held off the Brooklyn Nets 126-122.
From World War II to modern mixology, women in Brooklyn fought for their place behind the bar. This Women's History Month, their legacy continues to influence the city's nightlife.
A new performing arts venue with a focus on immigrant stories is opening in Upper Manhattan this fall. CBS News New York's Noëlle Lilley got an exclusive tour of the construction that will give The People's Theatre its first home in more than 15 years.
Members of the Apollo Theater, where Kiki Shepard left her mark for 15 years, reflect on her legacy after the Harlem icon's death at age 74.
The Rev. Al Sharpton is calling on New York City to help protect the Merchant's House Museum in Manhattan after a recent discovery revealed connections to the Underground Railroad.
A Harlem school is teaching students how to love, honor and care for their natural hair.
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.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Dogs got decked out for the annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade in New York City's East Village on Saturday.
Cosplayers flooded New York City's Javits Center in October 2024 for the annual New York Comic Con convention.
A sex offender who was out on parole is back in custody after he allegedly tried to sexually assault a woman in Central Park in broad daylight, police say. CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo reports.
Improvements are coming to the FDR Boardwalk on Staten Island.
The Princeton Salamander Crossing Brigade is asking its community to help save little lives in New Jersey. CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock reports.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection commissioner have announced settlements against Dunkin' Donuts and Taco Bell franchises for not giving workers predictable work schedules.
Police in upstate New York used a helicopter to rescue a dog from a river Monday.
