New York Democrats to propose income tax hike, despite Hochul's opposition
New York State Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins' office confirmed the budget plan will have a "robust progressive and corporate tax proposal."
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New York State Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins' office confirmed the budget plan will have a "robust progressive and corporate tax proposal."
Sen. Michael Gianaris, a Queens Democrat, is deputy majority leader in the New York State Senate. He has a big say over what will happen in Albany this year. Watch his full interview on "The Point with Marcia Kramer."
The New York State Legislature is back in session and Mayor Zohran Mamdani has a lot of big asks for New York City. What happens when ideology meets reality?
The controversial legislation will legalize doctor-assisted suicide for terminally ill New Yorkers. CBS News New York's Mahsa Saeidi spoke with supporters and opponents.
There is optimism that New York state will finally close the loophole in the law on drugged driving, perhaps in early 2026.
CBS News New York's Mahsa Saeidi has been with the families of victims every step of the way and has new information on their push to close that gap.
They held a protest on Tuesday to voice their anger over the piercing of the state tax cap. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
While not legal under federal law, some states, like Oregon and Colorado, allow supervised psilocybin treatment for adults 21 and over.
There's a push in New York to ease the state's pepper spray laws to allow people to buy it in more stores and online.
As CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports, the eight-year battle waged by the children of Miosotis Familia will have to continue.
CBS News New York political reporter Marcia Kramer has the details.
For months, CBS News New York Investigates has shared stories of New Yorkers whose lives have been altered by impaired drivers that, at times, the state wouldn't prosecute.
Reporter Mahsa Saeidi has more on lives that have been altered by impaired drivers that, at times, the state won't prosecute.
The governor is asking the Legislature to approve a refund that sends checks to millions of middle class state residents to help them cope with the high cost of living. CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
Steve Chan, the new state senator from Brooklyn, flipped a blue seat red. Watch his full interview on "The Point with Marcia Kramer."
Xavier Santiago aims to replace Eddie Gibbs, who won the district seat in a special election two years ago.
CBS New York's Jessi Mitchell shows us how the local community board chair, Xavier Santiago, is pounding the pavement to challenge first-time incumbent Eddie Gibbs in District 68.
Voters in the 35th Assembly District in Queens will choose between Hiram Monserrate and Larinda Hooks in the Democratic primary.
A bill just passed by the New York State Legislature sets a maximum temperature for classrooms. It now needs the governor's signature to become law.
Dao Yin and Yi Andy Chen are looking to oust longtime Assemblyman Ron Kim in District 40 in Flushing.
New York City Comptroller Brad Lander and others say they expect the tolling plan to be enacted by June 30, as the law requires. CBS New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
New York's legislative session came to an end Friday without finding a plan to fund critical MTA projects that were depending on money from congestion pricing.
As New York's Legislative session enters its final hours, a plan to provide funds for the MTA to continue critical upgrade projects is hanging by a thread after Gov. Kathy Hochul indefinitely paused the congestion pricing program in New York City.
Advocates told CBS New York's Jennifer McLogan on Monday that some elderly are languishing due to a lack of state funding.
Clutching photos of loved ones killed, the group advocated to lower the threshold for DWI from .08 to .05 in New York.
One person is dead and another is in critical condition after being struck by a driver in Harlem on Thursday evening.
The union representing NYU full-time contract faculty say they will begin picketing Monday morning if a deal isn't reached.
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Brady Tkachuk scored with 11.1 seconds left to give the Senators a 3-2 victory over the Islanders on Thursday night.
The Blue Jackets beat the Rangers 6-3 on Thursday night, keeping alive hopes for their first playoff berth since the 2019-20 season.
A New York City high school student who was detained by ICE and spent nearly a year in a detention center is finally home.
One person is dead and another is in critical condition after being struck by a driver in Harlem on Thursday evening.
The union representing NYU full-time contract faculty say they will begin picketing Monday morning if a deal isn't reached.
A New York City high school student who was detained by ICE and spent nearly a year in a detention center is finally home.
Child care provider Bright Horizons has agreed to give up its permit for a Manhattan day care center.
The family of a man killed in a crash involving an FDNY truck and an Access-A-Ride bus in Brooklyn last week is planning to take legal action.
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.
Periods of rain will move through the New York area Thursday, but spring temperatures are on the way for the weekend.
Last year, electricity rates in New Jersey spiked more than almost any other state, according to a new congressional report.
Montclair School District Board of Education members broke down in tears as they voted to close Renaissance Middle School.
Video shows firefighters dousing the smoldering roof of the structure on Old York Road in Branchburg, New Jersey.
Grubhub is launching New Jersey's first commercial food delivery by drone. CBS News New York has learned more about the high-tech service and how it's expected to work.
Officials say James Hadley, a New Jersey coach and educator, may have assaulted other victims.
A driver was indicted on manslaughter and assault charges Thursday in a deadly crash that killed two teenagers on Long Island back in January.
Tens of thousands of customers lost power across the New York-New Jersey area as severe weather whipped through the region.
Ten people and six vehicles were involved in the fatal accident on Long Island, according to New York State Police. Two people in their 80s were killed.
St. John's, Hofstra and LIU are playing in the 2026 NCAA men's basketball tournament as March Madness gets in full swing.
Prosecutors said Matthew Smith fended off efforts to hand over his car keys before the crash that killed Nassau County police officer Patricia Espinosa.
Last year, electricity rates in New Jersey spiked more than almost any other state, according to a new congressional report.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani is taking the first steps toward overhauling how the city responds to 911 calls involving mental health problems.
The MTA announced plans to replace thousands of New York City's decades-old subway cars with new models.
New York City will no longer criminally enforce minor traffic offenses for cyclists and e-bike riders, the Mamdani administration announced Wednesday.
The Mamdani administration has asked a court to allow them to stop representing former Mayor Eric Adams in a sexual assault case.
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 new study shows toxic forever chemicals known as PFAS may be entering the food chain on Long Island through contaminated soil, water and air.
Michael B. Jordan's best actor win at Sunday night's Academy Awards resonated at his alma mater, Arts High School in Newark.
"One Battle After Another" took home several big awards, including Best Picture, Best Director and the newly created Best Casting.
Hollywood's biggest stars were honored at the 98th annual Academy Awards on Sunday. Here is what to know and how to watch the 2026 Oscars.
Legendary New York City television news anchor Ernie Anastos has died. His wife says he died early Thursday morning of pneumonia.
Ballerina Misty Copeland responded to controversial comments made by actor Timothée Chalamet when he appeared to dismiss the significance of ballet and opera, saying, "No one cares."
Brady Tkachuk scored with 11.1 seconds left to give the Senators a 3-2 victory over the Islanders on Thursday night.
The Blue Jackets beat the Rangers 6-3 on Thursday night, keeping alive hopes for their first playoff berth since the 2019-20 season.
Howie Rose, the longtime play-by-play voice of the New York Mets on the radio, says the upcoming 2026 season will be his last.
The Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Brooklyn Nets 121-92 on Wednesday night for their 10th straight win.
The New Jersey Devils beat the New York Rangers 6-3 on Wednesday night for their third straight victory.
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 NYC DEP has announced plans to clean Flushing Creek with chlorine, sparking outrage among some environmentalists.
Neighbors and local businesses in Long Island City, Queens, say rental trucks parked on streets are impacting daily operations.
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.
St. John's and LIU will take the court Friday in the NCAA men's basketball tournament. CBS News New York's Steve Overmyer and Otis Livingston report.
CBS News New York's Scott Padgett has your First Alert Forecast for March 19 at 11 p.m.
Dozens of dogs rescued by police during an animal cruelty investigation in Brooklyn are now ready to be adopted.
A faculty strike is looming at NYU. The union representing full-time faculty says they will strike Monday morning if a deal isn't reached. CBS News New York's Naomi Ruchim explains the potential impact.
Dramatic video shows a New York state trooper being struck by a car during a traffic stop in Mamaroneck.
