New law starting Sept. 1 redefines rape in New York state
The governor said the state's current law classifies it in narrow terms, and that certain forms of sexual violence are classified as assault.
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The governor said the state's current law classifies it in narrow terms, and that certain forms of sexual violence are classified as assault.
With New York City Council poised to override Mayor Eric Adams' veto of the How Many Stops Act, supporters of the legislation rallied in front of City Hall to convince New Yorkers their actions will bring about more transparency and accountability. CBS New York's Christina Fan has the latest.
The musical version of the fairytale "The Princess and the Pea" is part of the encore series that runs through Feb. 4 at New York City Center.
According to the American Lung Association, nearly 10% of homes in New Jersey and New York have high levels of the invisible, odorless gas that can cause lung cancer.
The mayor spoke with CBS News New York ahead of a City Council vote to override the mayor's veto.
The agency says a loose or missing bolt was to blame for a subway derailment on the elevated tracks near Coney Island.
The mayor says the law will slow response times, but supporters say it will hold police more accountable. CBS New York's Christina Fan reports.
Two brothers in Queens are in custody after homemade explosives, bomb making instructions, ghost guns and anarchist propaganda were found in their Astoria apartment. CBS New York's Alice Gainer reports.
The Run DMC star's killing sent shockwaves through the hip-hop world when he was gunned down in 2002 inside his Hollis, Queens recording studio. CBS New York's Christina Fan reports from court.
The bridge is closed for the morning commute. Drivers should find alternate routes.
Prosecutors say the suspects gunned down the hip-hop legend in his Queens recording studio back in 2002. CBS New York's Christian Fan reports.
Kramer and Stringer are back for a bonus conversation on CBS News New York. Having been in office for a long time, what's something New Yorkers might not know about him, and how has the city changed?
Scott Stringer is a familiar face in New York politics - state lawmaker, Manhattan borough president, city comptroller, and a man who lost the mayor's race to Eric Adams. Now, he wants to try again.
The encore revival is back for a limited run at New York City Center through Feb. 4.
Police say two women were wounded, though it's unclear if they were the intended targets. CBS New York's Zinnia Maldonado has more from Jamaica.
The lively and irresistible show "After Midnight" transports audiences to the Cotton Club of the Harlem Renaissance -- by intertwining exhilarating dance, standard songs, poetry and fashion. Stars James T. Lane and Awa Sal Secka spoke with CBS New York's Dave Carlin and Andrea Grymes about the show.
Lawmakers say recent studies show young people who spend more than three hours a day on social media double their risk for depression.
The Justice Department reached a settlement with the state of New York for a series of reforms aimed at protecting people from sexually hostile work environments, and it found former New York governor Andrew Cuomo sexually harassed state employees. CBS New York's Dick Brennan reports. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3UgspVb
Devin Magarian allegedly hacked doctors' accounts and created fictitious patients in order to sell millions of pain meds on the black market before he was caught in a sting on Long Island. CBS New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
A mile of city scaffolding is covered with art, commissioned by the Cultural Affairs department. CBS New York's Jessi Mitchell reports.
Lonnie Quinn has the Tri-State Area's latest First Alert Forecast on CBS2 News at 5.
Manny Korman of Great Neck, a child during the reign of terror, credits his parents for giving him the gift of life. CBS New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
The settlement stems from the sexual misconduct allegations that ultimately led to the downfall of former Gov. Andrew Cuomo. CBS New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
Cheryl Bader, a Fordham law professor, joins CBS2 News to analyze the $83.3 million verdict against the former president for defaming E. Jean Carroll.
A jury decided the former president should pay $83.3 million in damages to E. Jean Carroll. CBS New York's Tim McNicholas reports.
"A Harlem Wedding" is based on the life of Yolande Du Bois, the daughter of civil rights icon W.E.B Du Bois, who married the man her father picked for her despite openly loving someone else
New York City's second city-run grocery store will be in the Bronx, Mayor Zohran Mamdani and city officials announced Monday.
Police are looking for the man they say strangled a child and knocked two more down at a park in Red Hook, Brooklyn.
A New York judge ruled Monday on whether evidence found in Luigi Mangione's backpack during his arrest can be used during his state trial.
LIRR commuters are taking shuttle buses and subways into New York City as the largest commuter rail system in North America remains shut down.
A New York judge ruled Monday on whether evidence found in Luigi Mangione's backpack during his arrest can be used during his state trial.
LIRR commuters are taking shuttle buses and subways into New York City as the largest commuter rail system in North America remains shut down.
With the LIRR strike entering its third day, the MTA and union leaders will resume talks at 7:30 a.m. Monday.
Thousands of people showed up bright and early for AIDS Walk New York 2026, the largest HIV and AIDS fundraiser in the U.S., in Central Park on Sunday.
A summertime weather pattern has moved into the New York Area, bringing potentially record-high temperatures.
The weekend is set to be the warmest of the year so far with summer-like weather across the Tri-State Area.
Keep an umbrella nearby as there's a chance for showers across the New York and New Jersey area. But the weather will turn to sunshine and warm temperatures for the weekend.
The weather on Wednesday will be a mix of sunshine and clouds with the potential for a shower in New York City. In the evening, rain becomes more widespread.
An unsettled pattern continues through the entire Mother's Day weekend in the New York City area.
After summer-like warmth, rainy weather and cooler temperatures return to the New York City area mid-week.
The driver of a Jeep was killed when their vehicle struck a tanker truck on I-287, causing both vehicles to go up in flames, New Jersey State Police said.
With just weeks to go before the primary, voters in New Jersey's 7th Congressional District are wondering where their congressman is.
Macy's Fourth of July Fireworks will take place on both the lower East River near the Seaport and the lower Hudson River, in collaboration with Jersey City.
It was down to the wire for one lucky New Jersey lottery winner. A winning $5.9 million Pick-6 lottery ticket was just eight days away from expiring.
The weekend is set to be the warmest of the year so far with summer-like weather across the Tri-State Area.
LIRR commuters are taking shuttle buses and subways into New York City as the largest commuter rail system in North America remains shut down.
With the LIRR strike entering its third day, the MTA and union leaders will resume talks at 7:30 a.m. Monday.
A summertime weather pattern has moved into the New York Area, bringing potentially record-high temperatures.
While the LIRR work stoppage has caused a mess for people heading to weekend events, the real concern is Monday morning's commute.
On Day 1 of the LIRR strike, riders reported their regular trips to and from New York City turned into marathons.
New York City's second city-run grocery store will be in the Bronx, Mayor Zohran Mamdani and city officials announced Monday.
Alex Bores has a master's degree in computer science, but for some reason tech titans are trying to stop his campaign in New York's 12th Congressional District.
While the LIRR work stoppage has caused a mess for people heading to weekend events, the real concern is Monday morning's commute.
Gas prices, inflation weigh on Americans. Many see lack of clarity on what's happening in Iran.
The work stoppage, the LIRR's first since 1994, went into effect after the MTA and five unions representing 3,500 workers failed to reach a deal on a new four-year contract.
Thousands of people showed up bright and early for AIDS Walk New York 2026, the largest HIV and AIDS fundraiser in the U.S., in Central Park on Sunday.
A New York doctor who contracted and survived Ebola more than a decade ago says he is worried for healthcare workers who are at the center of treating the latest outbreak.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul proposed millions to keep the program open, but the reforms would cut reimbursement rates for private duty nurses.
A New York native is among 16 American passengers who are quarantining in Nebraska after being on the cruise ship that is at the center of the deadly hantavirus outbreak.
American passengers on the MV Hondius cruise ship, which was hit with a deadly outbreak of the hantavirus, are back in the U.S. Three of the at least 10 people confirmed infected in the outbreak have died.
The well-known film critic and journalist Rex Reed has died at 87.
"The Pitt" star Isa Briones is bringing heightened pride and Filipino presence to both stage and screen.
Broadway's "The Book of Mormon" has canceled two weeks of performances following a fire at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre.
Uzo Aduba and Darren Criss announced the 2026 Tony nominees for select categories on "CBS Mornings" on Tuesday.
Rihanna, Sabrina Carpenter, Madonna, and Beyoncé all wore their best looks to celebrate the "Costume Art" theme at the 2026 Met Gala. Here are some of the best moments, photos, and more from the night.
Tyrone Taylor hit a game-tying three-run homer off All-Star closer David Bednar with two outs in the ninth as the Mets rallied to defeat the Yankees in 10.
Luke Weaver escaped a bases-loaded, no-outs jam against his former team as the Mets beat the Yankees Saturday night to even the Subway Series.
Anunoby has the maximum amount of time to rest before Game 1 of the NBA Eastern Conference finals.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino joked that if someone does pay $2 million for a ticket to the World Cup final, "I will personally bring him a hot dog and a Coke."
Cole likely has one more minor league rehab start in his recovery from elbow surgery before he rejoins the New York Yankees starting rotation.
Ahead of the 2026 RBC Brooklyn Half Marathon, some athletes are showing how simply reaching the starting line is a victory.
The Second Avenue Subway project has entered phase two of extending the "Q" line, but Harlem businesses say they're struggling to co-exist with the construction.
City Council members say requirement for transparent roll-down gates is burdensome for small businesses ahead of the July 1 enforcement deadline.
For more than four decades, residents living beside Brooklyn's District 13 Sanitation Garage in Coney Island have been waiting for the facility to move away from their homes.
There's a swim club in Harlem teaching kids a lifesaving skill, and they're turning timid swimmers into competitors.
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.
Union representatives spoke about progress in the negotiations with the MTA to end the LIRR strike Monday afternoon.
Devens, the unofficial king of chaos for "Survivor 50," spoke about how the game went this season.
Dr. Micaela Bayard, a rheumatologist with Mount Sinai-Queens, spoke with Chris Wragge about what makes Lupus so hard to diagnose, and what people should look out for.
MTA negotiators spoke to the press Monday afternoon to give an update on their negotiations with striking workers.
Tiffany L. Warren discusses her new novel "A Harlem Wedding," based on the life of Yolande Du Bois, daughter of civil rights icon W.E.B Dubois, who married the man her father picked for her despite openly loving someone else.
