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.
Many New Yorkers are finding ways to help those in Venezuela following this week's powerful back-to-back earthquakes.
A Long Island school district official is accused of trashing ballots to rig an election.
Table to Table is on a mission to make sure nothing goes to waste at 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup celebrations in New Jersey.
New York Mets fans seem to be directing frustration at David Stearns and Steve Cohen after manager Carlos Mendoza's firing.
The site will continue to house a casino, but Aqueduct's move to Long Island brings a rare opportunity to the South Ozone Park community.
Many New Yorkers are finding ways to help those in Venezuela following this week's powerful back-to-back earthquakes.
New York Mets fans seem to be directing frustration at David Stearns and Steve Cohen after manager Carlos Mendoza's firing.
The site will continue to house a casino, but Aqueduct's move to Long Island brings a rare opportunity to the South Ozone Park community.
President Trump rebuked NYC Mayor Mamdani and the Rent Guidelines Board's rent freeze Friday, saying the move will turn swaths of the city into "ghettos and slums."
A Westchester County woman alleges video shows her husband, who has Alzheimer's, being abused by his caretaker at a New York state veterans' home.
Monday's severe weather has come and gone, but that doesn't mean the system is leaving the area.
After a tranquil, warm weekend, more turbulent weather lies ahead in the New York City area.
Weather is tranquil and pleasant in the New York City area for Father's Day weekend as summer officially begins.
Dangerous heat is building across the Tri-State Area with the threat of severe storms, making Thursday and Friday First Alert Weather Days.
Thursday and Friday will be First Alert Weather Days in the New York City area, with high temperatures and the chance for strong storms.
Table to Table is on a mission to make sure nothing goes to waste at 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup celebrations in New Jersey.
Law enforcement officials found a home laboratory and a shed full of explosives at a home in Denville, New Jersey.
Three semi-trucks erupted in flames after a crash that killed one on the NJ Turnpike during the Thursday morning commute.
Traffic will be impacted in Midtown Manhattan as the city initiates shuttle bus corridors and street closures to accommodate World Cup ticketholders.
Jersey City Mayor James Solomon says his city's $255 million budget shortfall was caused by the shortfalls of the previous administration.
A Long Island school district official is accused of trashing ballots to rig an election.
A Long Island school district official is accused of trashing ballots to rig an election. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
The site will continue to house a casino, but Aqueduct's move to Long Island brings a rare opportunity to the South Ozone Park community.
A young entrepreneur with Down syndrome opened his first brick-and-mortar store on Long Island after his sock company went global.
A defense attorney made stunning new claims in court Wednesday about what may have sparked the fatal stabbing of a Massapequa man.
A Long Island school district official is accused of trashing ballots to rig an election.
Bolton agreed to pay a $2.25 million fine, pleading guilty to one count of retaining classified national security information.
CBS News New York Investigates is looking into Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits, and the new work requirements in order to keep them.
Victims of e-bike crashes are suing New York City over Mayor Zohran Mamdani's directive ending criminal enforcement of violations.
The Supreme Court on Thursday said the Trump administration can move forward with its efforts to strip more than 356,000 Syrian and Haitian immigrants of temporary protections.
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Justice Department from executing subpoenas in a criminal probe that sought transgender care records for patients treated at New York hospitals.
An off-duty EMT jumped into action at the Knicks parade Thursday when a man appeared to be suffering from an overdose.
New York broadcast giant Bill Ritter announced Friday he is stepping down from the WABC anchor desk after being diagnosed with early stage Alzheimer's.
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.
Fans gathered at the Brooklyn Public Library on Thursday for limited-edition card marking 30 years of "Reasonable Doubt."
There appear to be new clues about the location of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
When a large tent appeared next door to Taylor Swift's Watch Hill estate this week, it didn't take long for speculation about the superstar's impending nuptials to ripple through the affluent New England seaside village.
Claude Guillemot and a flight instructor were flying in a twin-motor Cessna 421 on Friday evening. An investigation into the crash is underway.
New York Mets fans seem to be directing frustration at David Stearns and Steve Cohen after manager Carlos Mendoza's firing.
The Second Round Foundation, founded by Sandra and Jalen Brunson, aims to help provide young people with what they need to thrive in the future.
Carlos Mendoza was fired as manager of the underperforming New York Mets on Friday and replaced by Andy Green.
The U.S. men's team had already clinched its spot in the Round of 32, the knockout round, with its 2-0 win over Australia on Friday.
Caleb Durbin broke a tie with a two-run homer in the fifth inning and the Boston Red Sox beat the New York Yankees 6-3 on Thursday night.
Fans gathered at the Brooklyn Public Library on Thursday for limited-edition card marking 30 years of "Reasonable Doubt."
After learning to swim in her 40s, one school leader is helping students gain life-saving skills.
Entrepreneurs in Brooklyn are reimagining laundry day as a social experience, turning neighborhood laundromats into gathering spaces.
Experts say the team's title run created a feeling of collective joy and connection, while some local businesses are also seeing a boost from the celebration.
Knicks fans who couldn't make it to Thursday's parade still found a way to celebrate across New York in true blue-and-orange fashion.
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.
The pallium is a circular band of white wool decorated with six crosses that is only given to metropolitan archbishops.
Intern who work for New York City Council members say they should not have to work for free.
Before summer vacation started, Kamar Samuels wished students and families the best at P.S. 41 in the Bronx.
Cleanup is underway in Manhattan after a car smashed into scaffolding on West 114th Street and Amsterdam Avenue.
A fight over housing vouchers is holding up New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's first budget.
