NYT: Mayor Adams expected to appoint "gun violence czar"
The New York Times reports Mayor Eric Adams is preparing to appoint a so-called "gun violence czar" to help stem relentless shootings in New York City.
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The New York Times reports Mayor Eric Adams is preparing to appoint a so-called "gun violence czar" to help stem relentless shootings in New York City.
Adams says the bureaucratic way of doing things is out the window as he strives to reinvent the city post-COVID.
Mayor Eric Adams has unveiled a wide-ranging plan to accelerate the city's economic recovery in the post-pandemic world. CBS2 political reporter Marcia Kramer says it focuses on cutting red tape.
Two more cases of the monkeypox virus have been discovered in New York City. That brings the total to four, the most in the country. CBS2's Lisa Rozner reports this comes as the World Health Organization addressed the rising number of cases.
If you missed it, don't worry. You'll have another chance in July.
Pashona Davy called her brother, Donovan Davy, when he was late getting home. Moments later, the conversation was cut short, CBS2's Lisa Rozner reports.
The Community League of the Heights offers housing, legal and mental health services. But one of its most-used resources is a food pantry on West 159th Street, CBS2's Jessi Mitchell reports.
Hundreds of veterans and service members stood at attention to watch the Missing Man Military Aircraft flyover and remember those who never returned, CBS2's Christina Fan reports.
Six actors in four shows, including a trio from "Take Me Out," are nominated, CBS2's Dave Carlin reports.
It appears people thought they heard gunshots, but police say it's unclear if a gun was fired.
Officers chased down three vehicles while responding to a report of shots fired in Williamsburg, according to NYPD.
A 44-year-old man was sitting on a stoop in Dyker Heights when a suspect approached and pushed him to the ground, according to police.
A New York City nonprofit is celebrating 30 years of supporting underserved Asian and immigrant youth.
If these restaurant owners miss the June 20 deadline, not only do they face fines, but also the possibility their outdoor dining permits get revoked for good.
The mentoring program is only part of what Apex for Youth has to offer, CBS2's Jenna DeAngelis reports.
Bragg says his office is also grappling with subway crime and numerous other threats to public safety, CBS2's Jessica Moore reports.
The Parks Department is urging beachgoers to be safe and only swim when lifeguards are on duty.
In 2011, retired Marine Corps Sgt. Luis Remache was severely injured in a grenade blast in Afghanistan. Wounded Warriors reached out and donated the $100,000 truck, CBS2's Natalie Duddridge reports.
The city says the initiative is meant to lower the more than 2,000 overdose deaths every year, CBS2's Christina Fan reports.
Yadira Arroyo died in the line of duty in 2017 when police said a man high on drugs hijacked her ambulance in the Bronx.
It's another setback for struggling Hell's Kitchen restaurant owners, CBS2's Dave Carlin reports.
In 2011, Ret. Marine Corps Sergeant Luis Remache was severely injured in a grenade blast in Afghanistan. Wounded Warriors reached out and donated the $100,000 truck, CBS2's Natalie Duddridge reports.
Body-cam video shows Det. Henry Greco and Officer Jason Macaluso running toward 61-year-old Suleiman Rifai, who is blind, after he stumbled off the platform as a train was approaching.
Shannon Cucozza, 40, was charged with failure to yield and not exercising due care.
Teachers will use a guide that includes profiles of Asian American and Pacific Islanders in the U.S. to launch a pilot program in social studies and literacy units.
An 88-year-old man was sentenced to life in prison Wednesday for murdering and dismembering a woman in Brooklyn in 2022.
Hundreds of free World Cup tickets will be given to working families with kids, first responders and military families in the New York City area.
Jazz Chisholm Jr. drove in three runs, Carlos Rodón pitched six solid innings, and the Yankees completed a three-game sweep of the Guardians with an 8-4 win on Wednesday.
A Long Island woman says her efforts to avoid check washing didn't keep her from being robbed, calling the experience "upsetting and disheartening."
MetLife Stadium, which hosts its first match of the World Cup this Saturday, has undergone a transformation.
An 88-year-old man was sentenced to life in prison Wednesday for murdering and dismembering a woman in Brooklyn in 2022.
Hundreds of free World Cup tickets will be given to working families with kids, first responders and military families in the New York City area.
A Long Island woman says her efforts to avoid check washing didn't keep her from being robbed, calling the experience "upsetting and disheartening."
The bench trial of former New York City Comptroller Brad Lander over his arrest at the city's immigration court last fall got underway on Wednesday in Manhattan.
Knicks fans who hoped to go to an NBA Finals Game 4 watch party outside of Madison Square Garden on Wednesday need to make alternate plans.
Wednesday is a transition day for the weather in New York City and our surrounding area after the beautiful stretch we've been enjoying so far this week.
The Stamford Fire Department said high winds ripped the 3,000-square-foot flag off the pole atop the WWE building and sent it flying into electrical wires.
Storms hit the New York City area on Saturday, bringing damaging winds, hail and downpours across the region.
It's unseasonably warm in New York City on Wednesday as humidity adds to the summer-like weather. There's also a slight chance for showers in parts of the Tri-State Area.
It's back to feeling like spring, and even summer on some days, as warm weather and sunshine return to the New York area.
MetLife Stadium, which hosts its first match of the World Cup this Saturday, has undergone a transformation.
Several people were struck by a vehicle in Jersey City Wednesday morning. It happened at around 8:50 a.m. at Wilkinson and Ocean Avenues.
Wednesday is a transition day for the weather in New York City and our surrounding area after the beautiful stretch we've been enjoying so far this week.
NJ Transit riders were hit with more delays and cancellations during the Tuesday evening rush, raising questions about whether the system is ready to handle the thousands expected to attend the matches.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is front and center in New York and New Jersey, where there are plenty of free watch parties and events happening.
A Long Island woman says her efforts to avoid check washing didn't keep her from being robbed, calling the experience "upsetting and disheartening."
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is front and center in New York and New Jersey, where there are plenty of free watch parties and events happening.
Workers in Nassau County are calling for Juneteenth to be an official public holiday, just like it already is in the rest of the state.
Prosecutors on Long Island announced a crackdown on what they're calling serial shoplifting.
An 18-year-old pleaded guilty Thursday to murder and weapons charges in connection to a deadly shooting at a Long Island house party in 2025.
The bench trial of former New York City Comptroller Brad Lander over his arrest at the city's immigration court last fall got underway on Wednesday in Manhattan.
Calls to ban horse carriages in New York City are growing after a horse collapsed and died in Central Park Tuesday.
Workers in Nassau County are calling for Juneteenth to be an official public holiday, just like it already is in the rest of the state.
Tom Homan, President Trump's border czar, is increasing his attacks on Gov. Kathy Hochul, threatening, yet again, to surge more ICE agents into New York.
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani is not on the ballot in the upcoming primaries, but he could be the deciding factor in whether two sitting congressmen are defeated.
For half a century, The Valerie Fund has been dedicated to providing care to children with cancer and blood disorders.
A New Jersey nonprofit called The Valerie Fund is celebrating 50 years of providing comprehensive care to children with cancer and blood disorders.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill is urging people to donate blood ahead of the summer months.
There's no vaccine for the Bourbon virus, nor medicine to treat it, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Marie Francillion was diagnosed with lung cancer after she was feeling heartburn and shoulder pain. She said she's able to remain hopeful and spend more time with her family because of a different type of treatment.
"Schmigadoon!" — which was tied for the most nominations, with 12 — won Best Musical, and "Liberation" took home the honor of Best Play at the 2026 Tony Awards.
The Broadway revival of the musical (nominated for 11 Tony Awards) depicts drama, joy and heartbreak in the pursuit of the American Dream at the turn of the 20th century, with parallels to the contemporary world, from issues of race to the immigrant experience.
Madonna performed a surprise concert in Times Square weeks before the release of her "Confessions II" album.
Knicks superfan Spike Lee stopped by CBS Mornings to give his thoughts as the Knicks get set to play in the NBA Finals, and he offered his prediction, too.
The 25th edition of the film and media festival opens on Wednesday, showcasing more than 100 world premiere documentaries and narrative features, as well as short films, live music, podcasts and conversations with leading entertainment figures.
Hundreds of free World Cup tickets will be given to working families with kids, first responders and military families in the New York City area.
Jazz Chisholm Jr. drove in three runs, Carlos Rodón pitched six solid innings, and the Yankees completed a three-game sweep of the Guardians with an 8-4 win on Wednesday.
MetLife Stadium, which hosts its first match of the World Cup this Saturday, has undergone a transformation.
Knicks fans who hoped to go to an NBA Finals Game 4 watch party outside of Madison Square Garden on Wednesday need to make alternate plans.
NJ Transit riders were hit with more delays and cancellations during the Tuesday evening rush, raising questions about whether the system is ready to handle the thousands expected to attend the matches.
Harlem's historic Cotton Club recently announced it was up for sale. The news comes as jazz clubs across the borough disappear.
Jasir Gipson was shot by a stray bullet at 5 years old while walking with his mother. More than a decade later, he's graduating from high school with nothing but a smile.
Garbage piling up near freight train tracks is frustrating many Maspeth residents.
Residents and elected officials are urging the MTA to reopen the Long Island Rail Road's former Elmhurst station, arguing that the neighborhood has outgrown its current transit options.
Before there was a Brooklyn, there was a flagpole, and since the earliest days of our country, it stood as a symbol of freedom and self-determination.
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.
A group of private school students from Ramapo got lost in the sewers while on a field trip in Nyack on Wednesday.
Knicks fans had to find a new place to watch Game 4 of the NBA Finals on Wednesday after the watch party outside Madison Square Garden was canceled. CBS News New York's Dick Brennan, Doug Williams, Allen Devlin and Steve Overmyer report.
The former New York City comptroller is accused of causing a disturbance on federal property back in September 2025. Lander rejected a please deal and opted for a bench trial. CBS News New York's Alice Gainer reports.
CBS News New York's Scott Padgett has your First Alert Forecast for June 10 at 6:15 p.m.
A young Knicks fan is living out his dream, headed to Madison Square Garden for Game 4 of the NBA Finals. It was all made possible by Knicks legend Carmelo Anthony. CBS News New York's Nick Caloway reports.
