Officials scrambling to shelter thousands of asylum seekers arriving by bus
The city has seen an unprecedented number of new arrivals in the past months. Mayor Adams has floated the idea of using cruise ships.
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The city has seen an unprecedented number of new arrivals in the past months. Mayor Adams has floated the idea of using cruise ships.
The city has seen an unprecedented number of new arrivals in the past months. Mayor Adams has floated the idea of using cruise ships, CBS2's Christina Fan reports.
We're told a 29-year-old was also shot and rushed to the hospital in stable condition.
New York City released thousands more monkeypox vaccine appointments for first and second doses Friday. It comes as daily average cases have been dropping since the peak of the outbreak in August. CBS2's Alice Gainer reports.
The ban was set to take effect in November.
Since it opened at the Majestic Theatre on Jan. 26, 1988, Broadway's "Phantom" has had over 13,500 performances to 19.5 million people, producers said.
Parts of the city are getting some much-needed help in cleaning up a growing trash problem. A city councilwoman on the East Side is promising cleaner streets. CBS2's Nick Caloway went to find out what's being done about the rest of the city.
New York City's effort to ban the sale of foie gras is now temporarily on hold.
Police say Nicole Marino was driving her father's car without permission or a license when she hit the 20-year-old on Staten Island.
New York City is also expanding monkeypox vaccine eligibility and shortening the time between doses.
The move comes as Republican governors continue sending migrants to Democratic parts of the country.
New York City is expanding monkeypox vaccine eligibility and shortening the time between doses.
According to the mayor's office, 11,600 asylum seekers have arrived in New York City over the past few months, and now it's prompting the city to rethink its game plan. CBS2's Tim McNicholas reports.
Thursday's visit to the New York Public Library was part of her 17-day walk through all five boroughs.
There's been an exponential increase in asylum seekers arriving in New York City, and that spike means the city's shelter system is approaching the breaking point. CBS2 political reporter Marcia Kramer has more on the impact on the city.
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.
The Yankees beat the Red Sox 9-2 Saturday in the nightcap and earned a doubleheader split.
Three people were hurt Saturday when a boat burst into flames while docked near City Island in the Bronx.
Nicolás Fernández scored his 14th goal this season for New York City FC on Saturday night in a 1-1 tie with Toronto FC.
The Philadelphia Union beat the New York Red Bulls 3-1 on Saturday night to extend their unbeaten streak to seven.
New York City's weather was absolutely stunning Saturday, but changes are on the way.
Three people were hurt Saturday when a boat burst into flames while docked near City Island in the Bronx.
New York City's weather was absolutely stunning Saturday, but changes are on the way.
A suspect wanted in connection to two deadly shootings in New York City was arrested Saturday morning, police said.
A rally was held in New York City's Foley Square on Friday evening as supporters of Haitian immigrants called for action.
Two more people who were sickened in the Upper East Side Legionnaires' disease cluster have died, health officials announced Friday.
New York City's weather was absolutely stunning Saturday, but changes are on the way.
ICE is defending operations they are conducting this week in Danbury, Connecticut, as some residents say they feel uneasy at what they are seeing on the streets.
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.
New York City's weather was absolutely stunning Saturday, but changes are on the way.
A fire at a vacant house in Newark, New Jersey, spread to neighboring homes Saturday morning, displacing several families.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill signed a law Friday making cocktails to-go permanent.
Elizabeth, New Jersey is cleaning up after Thursday's intense storms brought flash flooding. Emergency responders performed more than 100 rescues, most of them after people attempted to drive through water.
As students get ready to go back to school, one New Jersey school district is taking a first-in-the-state approach to limit screen time.
The beach club hit by a tornado on Long Island last week has partially reopened.
Long Island's Sun and Surf Club will partially reopen this weekend and Labor Day weekend, owners say. The club suffered significant damage when a tornado hit last week.
Five men were spotted going into a manhole early Thursday morning on Long Island, according to Nassau County police. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
A Long Island resident says he feels in danger after last week's rain caused a mudslide behind his condominium complex.
Recent rains have taken a dramatic toll on one condominium complex on Long Island. One of the unit owners says he feels in danger, living on the edge of a steep drop-off.
The judge delivered a victory for Stanford University's student newspaper, which said some international students were afraid to speak out because of the deportation threat.
Milo Yiannopoulos, who is British, was accused of overstaying his visa after entering the country legally in May 2019.
The ruling marks a blow to the federal government's long-delayed effort to prosecute Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, who is accused of developing the plot to crash planes into the Pentagon and World Trade Center.
President Trump announced a deal to grant the U.S. control of more than 60 billion barrels of proven Venezuelan oil reserves.
A federal judge has again blocked President Trump's bid to erase his hush money conviction in New York.
Two more people who were sickened in the Upper East Side Legionnaires' disease cluster have died, health officials announced Friday.
A new electronic device that's the size of a grain of rice is making a big difference for heart patients.
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.
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 Yankees beat the Red Sox 9-2 Saturday in the nightcap and earned a doubleheader split.
Nicolás Fernández scored his 14th goal this season for New York City FC on Saturday night in a 1-1 tie with Toronto FC.
The Philadelphia Union beat the New York Red Bulls 3-1 on Saturday night to extend their unbeaten streak to seven.
Juan Soto had the go-ahead RBI single a pitch after fouling a ball off his right leg Saturday, leading the Mets to a 6-2 victory over the Astros.
William Jewell running back MicahJo Barnett, a junior majoring in business administration, died Saturday, the school said.
With tickets to the U.S. Open skyrocketing, tennis advocates in the Harlem community are working to make the sport more accessible for New Yorkers.
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.
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 Vanessa Murdock has your weather forecast for August 29 at 11 p.m.
Some legends took the stage Saturday for the Charlie Parker Jazz Festival in Harlem.
A suspect who police say fatally shot two people in the Bronx and Brooklyn earlier this week has now been arrested and charged with their murders. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
The price of diesel fuel has gone up by nearly $2/gallon. It's forcing school districts to make changes before the new academic year begins. Ali Bauman reports on the higher costs to keep school buses running.
Nepal's foreign minister is calling for a global effort to tackle climate change, saying his country is among the worst-hit by rising temperatures. More than 2,400 people are still missing and at least 675 are dead following Wednesday's catastrophic flash flooding. Ramy Inocencio reports.
