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New York is considered one of the most difficult states for people who are adopted to get their original birth certificates, naming their biological parents.
The plan would entirely revamp the coastline.
It is a spectacle on the Hudson, with towering glass buildings that transform the city's skyline.
For months, CBS2 has been investigating a New York City program intended to help homeless families. But instead, those families have ended up worse off.
Police said the suspect grabbed the victim as they passed each other in the stairwell. When the woman screamed for help, the man allegedly punched her in the face, shoved her against the wall and groped her.
Council Speaker Corey Johnson said he asked her to speak during a budget hearing on March 26.
The group will give away thousands of books written by Irish and other authors Friday across the five boroughs.
Police said 51-year-old Gary Mallette pretended to be a maintenance worker and pushed his way into the victim's apartment last Saturday at the Castle Hills Houses.
A jury found Roderick Covlin guilty of second degree murder Wednesday in the death of finance executive Shele Danishefsky Covlin.
Investigators say 53-year-old Francesco "Franky Boy" Cali was shot multiple times outside 25 Hilltop Terrace in the exclusive Todt Hill section shortly after 9:15 p.m.
It's budget time in Albany. Lawmakers have certain programs they want funded. So where are they finding the money?
Police may have stumbled onto a unique cold case. Human remains were found buried in a backyard in the Richmond Hill section of Queens.
The Hudson Yards project also includes 1 million square feet of new stores and restaurants, and you don't have to live there to enjoy them.
An unlikely commuter stopped traffic on the Gowanus Expressway on Wednesday morning.
His tweet came after CBS News confirmed New York Attorney General Letitia James issued subpoenas to Deutsche Bank and Investors Bank as part of an investigation looking into the financing of four Trump Organization projects, as well as his failed attempt to buy the Buffalo Bills in 2014.
State Sen. Timothy Kennedy sponsored the bill and said it will ensure that kids can take part in "the decades-old tradition of playing bingo."
Officers could be seen leaving a building on Gates Ave. in Ridgewood with garbage bags full of marijuana and equipment.
It happened shortly after 4 a.m. Saturday at El California Sports Bar on Roosevelt Ave. in Jackson Heights.
Police on Tuesday made a grim discovery in a Queens backyard that sources say may be related to a decades-old investigation.
Officials say the fast-moving blaze broke out around 6:15 p.m. in the six-story complex.
More than 40 students have been banned from a private school during the Rockland County measles outbreak. On Tuesday, the judge said he would not lift that ban.
At first he thought about calling 911, but figured it would be too late by the time rescuers got to the Irvington Reservoir.
A crisis intervention meeting was held on Capitol Hill on Tuesday as New York and New Jersey senators craft a new strategy for getting federal funds for the critically needed new Gateway rail tunnels.
The facility was locked down and searched by SWAT teams after two witnesses told police they saw a man with a rifle or shotgun.
It's estimated that another 155,000 or more sex assault evidence kits still await testing, and thousands of results have yet to be linked to suspects.
Negotiations over a $500 million dollar government aid package for Spirit stalled after bondholders balked at the terms.
A suspect is in custody after two people were stabbed to death on Long Island early Friday morning, Nassau County police said.
The Archdiocese of New York has offered to pay $800 million in a settlement to 1,300 people who say they were sexually abused as minors.
The New York governor wants confirmation that ICE agent Jonathan Ross was not moved to New York after the Minneapolis killing of Renee Good.
A child was fatally struck by a school bus in Brooklyn Friday morning, the NYPD said. It happened at Lee Avenue and Lorimer Street in Williamsburg just before 8:20 a.m.
A suspect is in custody after two people were stabbed to death on Long Island early Friday morning, Nassau County police said.
The Archdiocese of New York has offered to pay $800 million in a settlement to 1,300 people who say they were sexually abused as minors.
A child was fatally struck by a school bus in Brooklyn Friday morning, the NYPD said. It happened at Lee Avenue and Lorimer Street in Williamsburg just before 8:20 a.m.
The Trader Joe's on Manhattan's Upper West Side will be closing temporarily for renovations. The last day to shop in-store will be May 17.
The soccer clinic at the Jamaica YMCA turned into a dream come true when the kids were given free tickets to a World Cup match.
Some residual showers may linger into early Sunday morning, but the majority of the rainfall should be over by sunrise.
Amtrak announced Thursday it is suing Metro-North for allegedly blocking nonrevenue trains on a portion of the busy Northeast Corridor for over two months.
The Tri-State Area has the dirtiest air in the U.S. east of Texas, according to The American Lung Association's newly released "State of the Air" report.
Colder weather returns to the New York City area this week with sub-freezing temperatures in the suburbs.
New York City's balmy weather proved to be record-breaking for the date of April 15.
A shooting at a library in Freehold, New Jersey, is under investigation.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill marked her 100th day in office by highlighting property tax relief and her affordability focus, but Republicans say New Jersey is more expensive.
The DOJ is suing New Jersey and Gov. Mikie Sherrill over recent legislation limiting the power of ICE agents in the Garden State.
Keyport residents say they're on edge because of dozens of cancer cases over the years in a neighborhood near the former Aeromarine landfill.
Purdue Pharma, the maker of OxyContin, is set to be dissolved as a massive legal settlement resolving thousands of lawsuits takes effect.
A suspect is in custody after two people were stabbed to death on Long Island early Friday morning, Nassau County police said.
Suffolk County officials say contamination from a former Grumman Navy site is far worse than previously acknowledged and is still spreading.
The Suffolk County Police Department has converted a seized 2020 Corvette Stingray Coupe into a full-fledged police car, with lights and siren, to raise awareness about driving while under the influence.
Residents said anti-Muslim vandalism was found on at least eight stop signs in the area of Carto Circle in Deer Park.
Rumblings of a possible LIRR strike are putting commuters on edge. The MTA says it's preparing for a potential walkout, while union leaders say they're fighting for a fair deal.
Negotiations over a $500 million dollar government aid package for Spirit stalled after bondholders balked at the terms.
The New York governor wants confirmation that ICE agent Jonathan Ross was not moved to New York after the Minneapolis killing of Renee Good.
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani is facing pressure from opposing sides regarding a housing voucher program. While some want it to expand, others want to curb its growth.
Advocates and lawmakers are trying to close what they call a loophole in New York's laws against stalking and harassment, which they say do not keep up with the digital age.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill marked her 100th day in office by highlighting property tax relief and her affordability focus, but Republicans say New Jersey is more expensive.
Keyport residents say they're on edge because of dozens of cancer cases over the years in a neighborhood near the former Aeromarine landfill.
The B.R.O. Experience Foundation uses cognitive behavioral therapy, mentorship and creative expression to support men of color navigating identity.
Travelers at Newark Airport may have been exposed to an individual with measles, New Jersey health officials warn.
The Tri-State Area has the dirtiest air in the U.S. east of Texas, according to The American Lung Association's newly released "State of the Air" report.
The 16th Annual Lustgarten Foundation New York City Walk for Pancreatic Cancer Research was held Sunday in Battery Park City.
"The Ed Sullivan Show" on CBS brought the evolution of rock music into America's living rooms. More than 50 years after Sullivan died, he's getting the ultimate rock 'n' roll honor.
Megan Thee Stallion has decided to end her run with "Moulin Rouge! The Musical" early, the Broadway show announced on Monday.
The woman accusing Harvey Weinstein of raping her at a Manhattan hotel room in 2013 took the stand Monday in the third trial of the disgraced movie mogul.
Ticketmaster will be rereleasing tickets for Harry Styles' upcoming concerts in New York City that were originally purchased by scalpers, the company says.
The upcoming fashion exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art includes 25 mannequins based on real bodies.
The Knicks had their biggest playoff victory in franchise history, overwhelming and eliminating the Hawks 140-89 in Game 6 on Thursday night.
The soccer clinic at the Jamaica YMCA turned into a dream come true when the kids were given free tickets to a World Cup match.
The Nationals beat the Mets 5-4 Thursday, dealing reeling New York its 17th loss in 20 games.
The Washington Nationals routed the reeling New York Mets 14-2 on a rainy Wednesday night at Citi Field.
Nathan Eovaldi delivered seven scoreless innings as the Rangers blanked the Yankees 3-0, snapping New York's hot streak and avoiding a sweep in Arlington.
In New York City, where land is at a premium, a stockpile of pristine soil unearthed at construction sites helps lower emissions and support urban farmers.
Have you ever wondered what happens to a restaurant's leftover or unsold food at the end of the day? Food access advocates say it could make a big difference if it were served to the community.
A new report finds a shortage of courts, fields and swimming pools in some New York City neighborhoods.
Residents living near New York City's busiest airports say the noise overhead has escalated from a nuisance to a health concern.
Construction began Tuesday on a major redesign of Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn.
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.
May is Melanoma Awareness Month and a new national survey shows many Americans are skipping sun protection. According to the "Melanoma Research Alliance" widespread misinformation and confusion about sun screen is making skin cancer prevention more difficult.
According to a study by Northwell Health, more New Yorkers are skipping the wait times and visiting urgent care. And the research is raising questions about how long wait times can affects people's health.
The Knicks crushed Atlanta 140-89 in Game 6 to clinch the series and advance to the Eastern Conference semifinals.
A study by Northwell Health is raising questions about how long wait times for treatment can affect health.
Gloria Choi's boyfriend appeared to be head over heels for her, but was it all a ruse? 48 Hours Correspondent Natalie Morales reports.
