Special Election Today For New York City Public Advocate
Seventeen candidates are running to fill the post left vacant for nearly two months since Letitia James became the state's attorney general.
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Seventeen candidates are running to fill the post left vacant for nearly two months since Letitia James became the state's attorney general.
Police said the suspect dragged the metal barrier across Bleecker Street and then hit the 26-year-old victim across the back with it, causing pain and cuts.
Police said in each incident the suspects broke a window and climbed in through a back door.
A Red-tailed hawk was found on Front Street in Lower Manhattan last Tuesday.
High winds the raised water levels so high they sent giant ice chunks spilling over the banks of the Niagara River in Ontario – just across from Buffalo, New York.
On Monday morning, outside a school on Harrison Avenue, a driver in a pickup is caught going on the sidewalk to get around a school bus. The driver nearly hit two children.
Located at the corner of 47th Street and Seventh Avenue, it will be called "TSX Broadway." The plan is to take over the DoubleTree hotel, refurbish the Palace Theater, and then raise it all up
Bewildered residents say no less than six enormous concrete barriers just appeared on their street in early February.
A high wind warning is in effect for much of the Tri-State Area until 6 p.m. Monday. Gusts up to 65 mile per hour are possible throughout the day.
A battle over real estate broker fees is brewing at City Hall.
They're fighting to have the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund replenished after learning the program is running out of money.
Surveillance video shows a man remove a statue from Saint Thomas Aquinas Church in Park Slope around 11:10 a.m. Wednesday.
A man was sitting in his car when someone threw a Molotov cocktail at it in Harlem Monday morning, police said.
Police are searching for a suspect who stabbed a 16-year-old victim on the D train in Brooklyn.
Melissa Salguero is one of 10 teachers chosen from around the world who could win a $1 million Global Teacher Prize from the Varkey Foundation.
Police said around 6 a.m. Saturday the suspect followed the 40-year-old victim into her building near Amsterdam Avenue and 148th Street in the Hamilton Heights neighborhood.
A high-tech search for a missing dog led to gunfire on Long Island on Sunday.
The MTA says the subway system is seeing its best on-time performance in more than four years, which leaders say proves money spent on the action plan is getting results.
According to authorities, a man followed his victim and then grabbed her from behind as she walked up the stairs of her home in Hamilton Heights on Saturday at around 6 a.m.
Dressing for success is a big part of the interview process, but it can be difficult to afford the best threads, especially if you're a student.
According to authorities, the 32-year-old was trying to sell his iPhone X and had arranged to meet his buyer on Feb. 7 on Ocean Avenue in Flatbush.
Brunch is a big deal here in New York City and Il Posto Accanto has been whipping up amazing brunch options for the last 20 years.
In this edition of "Furry Friend Finder," CBS2's Vanessa Murdock and Cindy Hsu introduce Harold and Jilly.
Traffic was snarled on one of New York City's busiest roadways for several hours after a nasty crash involving a sanitation truck Saturday night.
Police sources say a family member called 911, and the boy may not have been the intended target.
Jeanne Hengemuhle has made history as the first woman in charge of the New Jersey State Police.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani is moving to lower the speed limit around hundreds of schools in New York City as part of a major escalation of the Vision Zero initiative.
A Palestinian woman who had been living and working in Paterson, New Jersey, has been released after a year in ICE custody in Texas, her legal team says.
Many paid their respects Monday to legendary New York City television news anchor Ernie Anastos. The 82-year-old died early Thursday morning of pneumonia, his family said.
Older adults in New Jersey recorded the highest number of suspected overdose deaths in 2025, according to the New Jersey Department of Health.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani is moving to lower the speed limit around hundreds of schools in New York City as part of a major escalation of the Vision Zero initiative.
Many paid their respects Monday to legendary New York City television news anchor Ernie Anastos. The 82-year-old died early Thursday morning of pneumonia, his family said.
Older adults in New Jersey recorded the highest number of suspected overdose deaths in 2025, according to the New Jersey Department of Health.
Four people including a child were killed in a fast-moving fire in Flushing, Queens Monday, the FDNY said.
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.
A tornado watch issued for several New Jersey counties has been canceled, but a wind advisory along with periods of heavy rain and possibly severe thunderstorms remain in store.
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.
Jeanne Hengemuhle has made history as the first woman in charge of the New Jersey State Police.
A Palestinian woman who had been living and working in Paterson, New Jersey, has been released after a year in ICE custody in Texas, her legal team says.
Older adults in New Jersey recorded the highest number of suspected overdose deaths in 2025, according to the New Jersey Department of Health.
New Jersey's new Portal North Bridge opened for NJ Transit on Monday, marking a milestone for commuters after weeks of disruptions.
A tornado watch issued for several New Jersey counties has been canceled, but a wind advisory along with periods of heavy rain and possibly severe thunderstorms remain in store.
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.
A Manorville breeder was charged with animal neglect after dogs and puppies were allegedly left alone in poor conditions as a blizzard struck New York.
A father and son died in an overnight fire on Long Island. Kenneth Roberts, 42, and his son Mekhi, 12, were trapped in intense smoke inside a basement apartment.
Jeanne Hengemuhle has made history as the first woman in charge of the New Jersey State Police.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani is moving to lower the speed limit around hundreds of schools in New York City as part of a major escalation of the Vision Zero initiative.
With oil markets paralyzed by the U.S.-Iran war, the Trump administration says it could escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz — a massive undertaking that experts say could already be in the preparatory stages.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani signed an executive order Friday establishing the first-ever Mayor's Office of LGBTQIA+ Affairs.
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani denounced Republican Sen. Tommy Tuberville's anti-Muslim social media post during a Ramadan event.
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.
"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."
A woman was arrested on Sunday for firing multiple shots at the Beverly Hills home of Rihanna, Los Angeles Police Department officials say.
The Jets will receive a 2027 sixth-round draft pick from the Chiefs and pick up $7 million of Fields' guaranteed $10 million salary.
The top 16 seeds in the 68-team women's NCAA field will host first- and second-round games, with the regional rounds being played at two neutral sites for the fourth straight year.
The Knicks rallied from a 21-point deficit against a patchwork Golden State lineup to beat the Warriors 110-107 on Sunday night.
St. John's, Hofstra and LIU are playing in the 2026 NCAA men's basketball tournament as March Madness gets in full swing.
Nicolas Fernández scored twice in the first half and Talles Magno scored late in the second to propel New York City FC to a 3-1 victory over the Colorado Rapids at Yankee Stadium on Saturday night.
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.
Erik Lochtefeld is back to acting and marathon training after a glioblastoma diagnosis and complex surgery at NYU Langone.
Manhattan historians recently discovered a link to the Underground Railroad at the Merchant's House Museum.
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.
As we celebrate Women's History Month, CBS News New York's Christine Sloan sat down with new Acting Superintendent Jeanne Hengemuhle, who said she knew since a young age she wanted to be in law enforcement.
As CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer reports, the mayor wants the zones in place city wide by the end of 2029.
A Palestinian woman who had been living and working in Paterson, New Jersey, has been released from a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Texas.
CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn says skies will then clear, but St. Patrick's Day on Tuesday is shaping up to be cold and blustery.
CBS News New York's Nick Caloway has more on how the boys' program at Malcolm X Shabazz High School and the girls' program Arts High School turned hard work into hardware.
