Why New York officials want to bring back anti-mask law for protesters
Gov. Hochul and Mayor Adams are among the New York elected officials who want the anti-mask law brought back to stop antisemitic protesters.
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Gov. Hochul and Mayor Adams are among the New York elected officials who want the anti-mask law brought back to stop antisemitic protesters.
Gov. Kathy Hochul is proposing to bring back a public mask ban that was lifted during the pandemic. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook has a look at what she has to say.
Police say the suspect threatened a 13-year-old boy and girl with a knife and forced them into a wooded area of Kissena Park. CBS New York's Christina Fan has the latest on the investigation.
The teen was driving a sports car and speeding when he slammed into Det. Sgt. Frank Gualdino's cruiser on Tuckahoe Road in Yonkers on Dec. 1, 2022. CBS New York's Tony Aiello reports.
The new accusations were made days after the filing of 150 suits alleging decades of rampant sexual abuse at juvenile detention centers in New York City. CBS New York's Natalie Duddridge reports.
John Elliott has the Tri-State Area's latest First Alert Forecast on CBS2 News At Noon.
Broadway luminaries from "Hell's Kitchen," "Illinoise," "The Outsiders," "Suffs," and "Water for Elephants" spoke with CBS New York about their nominations for the 2024 Tony Awards.
The attorney who represents the families of several Gilgo Beach murder victims says he will present important new evidence that shows Rex Heuermann was not leading a double life.
The NYPD is looking into at least five incidents of vandalism targeting Brooklyn Museum board members in Manhattan and Brooklyn. CBS New York's Christina Fan has the latest on the investigation.
Congressman Jamaal Bowman and Westchester County Executive George Latimer, who are squaring off in the Democratic primary in New York's 16th Congressional District, participated in a heated debate Wednesday night. CBS New York's Dick Brennan reports.
There are new efforts in New York to protect young people from the dangers of vaping. New York leaders are detailing how funds will be spent from a lawsuit against Juul.
Pro-Palestinian demonstrators vandalized the homes of Brooklyn Museum trustees with red paint Wednesday morning at multiple locations across New York City, police sources say. CBS New York's Natalie Duddridge reports from the Upper East Side.
The amount of dust and debris World Trade Center first responders were exposed to play a role in risk for dementia before age 65, new study finds.
Protesters threw red paint Wednesday morning on the Upper East Side, and the NYPD is looking into at least four other incidents that may be related.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul's pause on congestion pricing could soon be facing a legal challenge. Sources tell CBS New York a group led by NYC Comptroller Brad Lander will take action to fight the governor's move. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook has the details.
Police say they're searching for a female suspect after a 22-year-old woman was stabbed in the chest inside a market in Midtown, Manhattan. CBS New York's Christina Fan reports from the scene.
Two women, one living in Pennsylvania and another living in New York City, reported that their SNAP benefits had been spent in areas they'd never even traveled to.
Starting in October, JetBlue will fly from MacArthur to Orlando, Fort Lauderdale and Palm Beach, officials announced Tuesday. CBS New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
Joey Chestnut, the reigning and defending champion of the Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest and holder of the coveted Mustard Yellow Belt, is out of this year's competition, organizers said Tuesday.
You may have seen photos and videos of the "House of the Dragon" banners circulating on social media, but you can't find the banners in person.
New Yorkers can now access a digital ID, available at LaGuardia and Kennedy airports.
Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo's handling of COVID in nursing homes is under scrutiny Tuesday in Washington, D.C. CBS New York's Cindy Hsu has the latest from the newsroom.
New Yorkers have a new critter to be wary of: crabs with "furry" claws that terrorize fishermen and cause erosion.
Are you ready to experience a weekend of empowerment, culture, and celebration? Juneteenth NY is back with its 15th annual festivities, and this year, we're taking over Brooklyn, N.Y.
New York City's rent stabilized tenants could soon be hit with a rent hike.
Pinch-hitter LaMonte Wade Jr.'s go-ahead two-run homer in the sixth inning helped power the Astros to a 6-3 win over the Mets on Sunday.
The NYPD is ramping up its search for the driver in a hit-and-run that killed a nurse in Sunset Park, Brooklyn, on Saturday morning
Austin Wells homered twice in a nine-run eighth inning, and the Yankees widened their lead in the AL wild-card race with a 16-1 win over the Red Sox on Sunday.
Recent rainstorms have caused massive flooding problems in New York City. No borough knows the pain more than Queens, home of seven of the city's 10 hardest-hit communities.
Two people died and eight others were hurt in a shooting on Locust Street in Trenton early Sunday morning, officials say.
The NYPD is ramping up its search for the driver in a hit-and-run that killed a nurse in Sunset Park, Brooklyn, on Saturday morning
Austin Wells homered twice in a nine-run eighth inning, and the Yankees widened their lead in the AL wild-card race with a 16-1 win over the Red Sox on Sunday.
Recent rainstorms have caused massive flooding problems in New York City. No borough knows the pain more than Queens, home of seven of the city's 10 hardest-hit communities.
Three people were hurt Saturday when a boat burst into flames while docked near City Island in the Bronx.
A First Alert Weather Day has been issued for Tuesday and Wednesday due to the threat of strong to severe thunderstorms.
A First Alert Weather Day has been issued for Tuesday and Wednesday due to the threat of strong to severe thunderstorms.
ICE is defending operations they are conducting this week in Danbury, Connecticut, as some residents say they feel uneasy at what they are seeing on the streets.
Severe weather warnings have started popping up as strong storms make their way through New York City and most of the Tri-State Area.
A nice stretch of weather kicks off the week in the New York City area before a heightened chance of rain returns.
Along with the increasingly humid conditions comes another chance of showers and storms overnight Saturday into Sunday.
Two people died and eight others were hurt in a shooting on Locust Street in Trenton early Sunday morning, officials say.
A First Alert Weather Day has been issued for Tuesday and Wednesday due to the threat of strong to severe thunderstorms.
A fire at a vacant house in Newark, New Jersey, spread to neighboring homes Saturday morning, displacing several families.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill signed a law Friday making cocktails to-go permanent.
Elizabeth, New Jersey is cleaning up after Thursday's intense storms brought flash flooding. Emergency responders performed more than 100 rescues, most of them after people attempted to drive through water.
Recent rainstorms have caused massive flooding problems in New York City. No borough knows the pain more than Queens, home of seven of the city's 10 hardest-hit communities.
Israel discusses the "technological miracle" of identifying victims of the 9/11 terror attacks 25 years after the planes hit the towers, and more. CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
The beach club hit by a tornado on Long Island last week has partially reopened.
Long Island's Sun and Surf Club will partially reopen this weekend and Labor Day weekend, owners say. The club suffered significant damage when a tornado hit last week.
Five men were spotted going into a manhole early Thursday morning on Long Island, according to Nassau County police. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
Recent rainstorms have caused massive flooding problems in New York City. No borough knows the pain more than Queens, home of seven of the city's 10 hardest-hit communities.
The judge delivered a victory for Stanford University's student newspaper, which said some international students were afraid to speak out because of the deportation threat.
Milo Yiannopoulos, who is British, was accused of overstaying his visa after entering the country legally in May 2019.
The ruling marks a blow to the federal government's long-delayed effort to prosecute Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, who is accused of developing the plot to crash planes into the Pentagon and World Trade Center.
President Trump announced a deal to grant the U.S. control of more than 60 billion barrels of proven Venezuelan oil reserves.
Two more people who were sickened in the Upper East Side Legionnaires' disease cluster have died, health officials announced Friday.
A new electronic device that's the size of a grain of rice is making a big difference for heart patients.
Pennsylvania has recorded its first two deaths connected to measles in 35 years.
This year, ER visits for tick bites have increased dramatically, corresponding with a new threat: a rise in Alpha-gal syndrome (AGS), where one bite from a lone star tick can make you violently allergic to red meat. How can you best avoid tick bites?
A New Yorker has tested positive for West Nile virus, the city health department announced Wednesday.
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
President Trump said that he would be "lowering the American flag" throughout the nation for one week in Dolly Parton's honor.
NYC's Empire State Building paid tribute to music legend Dolly Parton Tuesday night. Parton, 80, died Tuesday in Nashville, her family announced.
Dolly Parton became an icon over her six-decade career as a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, movie and TV star and theme park owner who donated millions to help others.
The AMC Kips Bay 15 on Second Avenue has been open since 1999 but will shut down at the end of 2026, according to a spokesperson.
Pinch-hitter LaMonte Wade Jr.'s go-ahead two-run homer in the sixth inning helped power the Astros to a 6-3 win over the Mets on Sunday.
Austin Wells homered twice in a nine-run eighth inning, and the Yankees widened their lead in the AL wild-card race with a 16-1 win over the Red Sox on Sunday.
The Yankees beat the Red Sox 9-2 Saturday in the nightcap and earned a doubleheader split.
Nicolás Fernández scored his 14th goal this season for New York City FC on Saturday night in a 1-1 tie with Toronto FC.
The Philadelphia Union beat the New York Red Bulls 3-1 on Saturday night to extend their unbeaten streak to seven.
With tickets to the U.S. Open skyrocketing, tennis advocates in the Harlem community are working to make the sport more accessible for New Yorkers.
The DSNY reported an increase in needle stick injuries for New York City sanitation workers.
A Queens homeowner says that overgrown city trees on her block are creating a safety hazard at night.
Neighbors say Flushing Meadows Corona Park has been falling into disrepair for years.
The owner of a beloved Harlem food truck known for its burgers under $5 is retiring and selling the business.
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.
CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock says severe weather will threaten the Tri-State Area during the middle of the week, but the situation should improve a lot by the weekend.
Dozens of people filled the park to vote for the best Zohran doppelganger. Contestants put on their suits and showcased their best smiles for the crowd. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin has more on the winner.
The agreement comes as President Trump continues to receive pushback for renaming Lake Ontario amidst his trade war with Canada. CBS News New York's Olivia Gazis has the latest on these new developments.
Jesus Acosta, 31, was taken into custody near a Bronx park on Saturday morning, following a nearly week-long manhunt that involved the FBI. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
Police say a 28-year-old nurse was struck and killed early Saturday morning while crossing the intersection at 3rd Avenue and 55th Street in Sunset Park. Police say the driver was in a 2014 Cadillac sedan. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
