Paterson Signs Law To Raise NY Debtor Exemptions
Gov. David Paterson has signed a law raising the value of home equity, household goods and vehicles debtors can shield against court judgments and in bankruptcy proceedings.
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Gov. David Paterson has signed a law raising the value of home equity, household goods and vehicles debtors can shield against court judgments and in bankruptcy proceedings.
The Pakistani man detained in Maine during an investigation of a botched car bombing in New York City's Times Square no longer faces deportation and is pursuing permanent residence status so he can remain with his wife in South Portland, his attorney said Thursday.
Investigators in Nassau County and New York City are leafing through hundreds of missing person files in an attempt to identify four decomposing bodies found on eastern Long Island.
It didn't take long for the New York Knicks to go from surging to struggling. Their struggles might not be about to end.
Don't waste your time and money at overrated, unpleasant tourist traps just because the guidebooks say so! CBSNewYork has your guide on what not to do when visiting and sightseeing in NYC.
In a statement, Actors' Equity said investigators determined that the accident was caused by human error. It gave no details but said that additional safety measures are being undertaken.
"The current system is not helping our kids. It isn't helping tax payers and it isn't helping public safety," Mayor Bloomberg said.
Twenty-six displaced families who were sent to live in shelters and hotels across the city returned to their apartments Monday.
A parolee already accused of wielding an ice pick in a series of robberies in New York City elevators has been charged with two more similar muggings.
New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg has set aside a bill he was expected to sign that would have imposed steep fines regarding illegal sidewalk ATMs.
A Connecticut father's drinking problem spurred his admitted groping of a fifth-grade girl on a school field trip, a judge said Monday as he sentenced the man to six months he's already served in jail and a decade of probation.
Two simple words profoundly changed Matthew Long's life. "I will."
Two City Council members joined business leaders from Brooklyn, Queens and the Bronx Sunday to speak out against a proposed 25-cent parking meter hike.
NYPD officers who went after a red light-running driver found more than 500 pounds of marijuana in the man's car.
It may soon be illegal in New York City to restrain your dog outdoors for excessive periods of time.
LeBron James tore apart the Cavaliers when faced with a hostile crowd in Cleveland. The fans at MSG probably won't let that stop them from telling James how they feel about the star bypassing the Knicks for the Miami Heat.
Whenever you abandoned the Knicks, it may be time to return, to emerge from your cave and wipe the crust from your heavily blinking eyes. There may again be a basketball team in New York City.
LeBron James snubbing the New York Knicks for the Miami Heat was the signature moment during the free-agent rush last summer. New York tried desperately to land James, but they are doing fine without him.
The State Comptroller reported that New York City's economy is recovering faster from the recession than the rest of the state and nation.
Four city consultants and two others have been charged with defrauding New York City of $80 million through a project designed to consolidate payroll records.
All bodies were recovered, but some unidentified remains are buried at a gravesite at Brooklyn's historic Green-Wood Cemetery.
Cliff Lee could have had $150 million and a spot on the biggest stage in the game with its most successful team — the New York Yankees. Instead, the star pitcher got up from the table and left $30 million behind.
Fueling the latest speculation was a report from Denver's ABC affiliate Channel 7. "The Denver Nuggets and New Jersey Nets come to terms to trade Carmelo Anthony," the station tweeted late Tuesday night.
Officials reopened the upper level of the George Washington Bridge into New York City after it was closed for several hours Monday morning.
After failing twice to open stores in New York City because of community opposition, Wal-Mart Stores Inc. is trying again.
People dressed in elaborate headgear and paraded up Fifth Avenue for New York City's Easter Sunday tradition.
The crew of NASA's Artemis II mission captured a new image of the far side of the moon, which the agency released Sunday.
Patrick Roy has been abruptly fired as head coach of the New York Islanders.
Pope Leo XIV celebrated his first Easter Mass as pontiff, urging hope against the violence of war.
A U.S. crew member who went missing when an F-15E fighter jet was shot down over a remote area of Iran has been rescued by U.S. forces.
People dressed in elaborate headgear and paraded up Fifth Avenue for New York City's Easter Sunday tradition.
History was made Saturday night at Madison Square Garden as the Sirens played the Torrent before a sold-out crowd.
An NYPD officer was struck by a driver and injured during a traffic stop in Brooklyn on Saturday.
Tributes continue to pour into Brooklyn, where 7-month-old Kaori Patterson-Moore lost her life in a senseless shooting Wednesday.
New York City's annual Easter Parade and Easter Bonnet Festival returned to Midtown Manhattan on Sunday.
Rain has returned for Easter Sunday in the New York area after the holiday weekend kicked off with May-like weather.
UConn's jaw-dropping buzzer beater catapulted them to the Final Four.
Bridgeport firefighter Terrence Cramer was killed after his girlfriend's ex shot him in a fit of rage at a Connecticut home, according to an arrest warrant.
Jabari Bush is accused of fatally shooting active-duty Bridgeport Firefighter Terrence Cramer in Shelton, police said.
Warmer weather will return to New York City and the surrounding area soon.
The move would reduce the minimum uninsured motorist coverage for ride-share services from $1.5 million to as low as $35,000.
Fire officials are investigating the cause of a multi-alarm fire at a former chemical manufacturer in Paterson, New Jersey.
Rain has returned for Easter Sunday in the New York area after the holiday weekend kicked off with May-like weather.
With just over one square mile of land, the City of Hoboken says the 2026 FIFA World Cup could be a once-in-a-generation opportunity for homeowners.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill and her family are moving into Drumthwacket, the governor's official residence in Princeton.
Patrick Roy has been abruptly fired as head coach of the New York Islanders.
Stony Brook University professor Timothy Glotch is one of 10 scientists selected to shape research plans for NASA's next Artemis missions.
A Long Island man accused of shooting his sister in the head with a crossbow pleaded not guilty to attempted murder Thursday.
A Long Island high schooler and his mom are being credited with saving a sleeping neighbor from a house fire.
New York Republican gubernatorial nominee Bruce Blakeman said Tuesday he will sue the state after the Campaign Finance Board denied him matching funds.
A U.S. crew member who went missing when an F-15E fighter jet was shot down over a remote area of Iran has been rescued by U.S. forces.
The changes were likely to affect Associate Attorney General Stanley Woodward, the No. 3 official at the Justice Department and Harmeet Dhillon, the Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division.
President Trump ordered the Department of Homeland Security to find a way to pay "each and every employee" of the agency.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill and her family are moving into Drumthwacket, the governor's official residence in Princeton.
The search for the second crew member, a weapons system officer, is continuing, two U.S. officials said.
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.
A federal judge in New York has tossed out actor Blake Lively's sexual harassment claims against actor Justin Baldoni over their roles in the movie "It Ends With Us," but left intact a claim for retaliation.
Atlanta rapper Gucci Mane was lured to a Dallas studio for a meeting, then allegedly kidnapped and robbed by a group including rappers Pooh Shiesty and Big30.
Megan Thee Stallion was released from a New York City hospital after she got sick during a performance of "Moulin Rouge! The Musical."
The price hike raises the cost of the standard plan with ads by $1 per month and the cost of the standard and premium plans by $2.
Savannah Guthrie stepped back from her NBC duties almost two months ago when her mother, Nancy Guthrie, disappeared. The investigation is ongoing.
Patrick Roy has been abruptly fired as head coach of the New York Islanders.
Clay Holmes and Tobias Myers combined on a three-hitter and the New York Mets beat the San Francisco Giants 9-0 on Saturday night.
History was made Saturday night at Madison Square Garden as the Sirens played the Torrent before a sold-out crowd.
The New York Yankees beat the Miami Marlins 9-7 on Saturday night for their second 7-1 start in three seasons.
Oliver Kapanen's decisive goal in the shootout gave the Canadiens a 4-3 win over the Devils for their eighth straight win on Saturday.
Preparations for Passover in Brooklyn blend centuries-old rituals with modern traditions unique to each family.
New York has filed a lawsuit against solar company Attyx, saying it didn't just sell panels, it sold promises it couldn't keep.
Long before Manhattan's iconic street grid took shape, an English widow planned a Brooklyn community that helped shape the city today.
The Center for Brooklyn History showcase examines the Battle of Brooklyn through rare maps, paintings, and historical artifacts from the American Revolutionary War.
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.
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.
If you're a New Yorker, you probably have an ongoing battle with it as stuff piles up.
Queens Sen. John Liu is in the thick of budget negotiations in Albany because he also chairs the city education committee.
Congressman Gottheimer is co-chair of the Problem Solvers Caucus, but the bipartisan group has been unable to solve funding for the Department of Homeland Security amid heavy airport delays.
With unresolved issues in Washington, D.C. and Albany, the New Jersey congressman and New York state senator from Queens sit down for interviews with CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer.
CBS News New York's John Elliott spends the morning at Eagle Rock Reservation in West Orange, New Jersey, for the Salvation Army's 2026 Easter Sunday service.
