NYC officials discuss continuing response to asylum seeker crisis
City officials have been busing some asylum seekers to other parts of the state.
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City officials have been busing some asylum seekers to other parts of the state.
The East Side park has been closed since late 2020 for renovations.
He was sentenced to 5 to 15 years in prison following the crash that killed 20 people in Upstate New York.
Flames and black smoke filled the air late Tuesday night as firefighters spent hours getting the blaze under control. CBS2's Elijah Westbrook reports.
Sources tell CBS2 a 17-year-old boy and 16-year-old girl were shot in the leg, another teen was injured while running away. CBS2's Alice Gainer has the latest from Crown Heights.
It happened around 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at Eastern Parkway near Bedford and Frankln Avenues.
We spoke with Roadway Moving President Ross Sapir for some tips on making your next move a bit less stressful.
The Brooklyn Banks Skatepark, nestled in Lower Manhattan, was shut down for more than a decade during renovations on the Brooklyn Bridge. CBS2's Elijah Westbrook takes us back.
Federal prosecutors filed an indictment Tuesday, charging Jay Bryant in the death of Jason "Jay" Mizell.
The flames are now under control, and one firefighter suffered minor injuries. CBS2's Elijah Westbrook has the latest from the scene.
CBS2 has learned the man was not hurt. It happened Tuesday morning in Sunset Park.
The 3-month-old girl's father is facing murder charges, and her mother has been charged with concealment of a corpse.
The FDNY says crews faced challenging conditions. Three firefighters were also injured, one seriously. CBS2's Elijah Westbrook reports.
Police are searching for the suspect after the incident outside a high school on Staten Island.
Streets remain closed in the area after a crash led to a domino effect. CBS2's Alice Gainer reports from the scene.
David Zayas is nominated for a Tony Award for his featured acting role in "Cost of Living." Zayas, who frequently appears on television and in films, talks about returning to the stage in an ensemble play.
In her second Broadway show, Kara Young is nominated for a second Tony Award. Young was part of the ensemble in "Cost of Living." The Pulitzer Prize-winning play, written by Martyna Majok, follows two caregivers and how their paths cross. Young spoke to CBS2'S Dana Tyler about the play, the importance of inclusion and the Tony Awards moving to Washington Heights this year.
The 78-year-old was last seen around 10:15 a.m. Monday in Kew Gardens.
The 78-year-old was last seen around 10:15 a.m. Monday in Kew Gardens.
A new study shows the city is on its way to a big plunge, but there is no need to invest in a life preserver right away. CBS2's John Dias reports.
Officials say an elderly father and son are in critical condition and at least one firefighter was badly injured. CBS2's Elijah Westbrook has the latest.
The sunset always draws huge crowds of people taking pictures and videos in the street.
Lonnie Quinn has the Tri-State Area's latest First Alert Forecast on CBS2 News at 11.
NYPD Det. Miosotis Familia's oldest daughter took on the role of raising her younger siblings after her mother's murder. But because of a legal loophole, she's been denied lifetime benefits which are typically given to the families of fallen officers. CBS2's Lisa Rozner reports.
If one place is synonymous with summer in New York City, it's Coney Island. CBS2's Ali Bauman reports.
Sister Francis Piscatella, New York's oldest person, celebrated her 113th birthday and Pope Leo XIV sent a blessing from the Vatican for the occasion.
Chopper 2 was over the blaze at the Reformed Church of Astoria on 12th Street, between Astoria Boulevard and 27th Avenue.
The Metropolitan Opera's planned partnership with the Saudi Arabian government is off, Met officials announced.
The team identified Robert Dean Irelan as the man whose body was found in a shallow grave in Salem County, New Jersey, in 1979.
Dozens of members of the New York State Public Safety Alliance gathered at New York City Hall to push for a 15-foot safety buffer zone around first responders.
Sister Francis Piscatella, New York's oldest person, celebrated her 113th birthday and Pope Leo XIV sent a blessing from the Vatican for the occasion.
Chopper 2 was over the blaze at the Reformed Church of Astoria on 12th Street, between Astoria Boulevard and 27th Avenue.
The Metropolitan Opera's planned partnership with the Saudi Arabian government is off, Met officials announced.
Dozens of members of the New York State Public Safety Alliance gathered at New York City Hall to push for a 15-foot safety buffer zone around first responders.
Three people were stabbed in Queens when a dispute about a dog escalated wildly.
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.
Parts of the New York area could see record high temperatures during a summerlike stretch of weather this week.
The team identified Robert Dean Irelan as the man whose body was found in a shallow grave in Salem County, New Jersey, in 1979.
New head coach John Harbaugh will in the spotlight tonight when the New York Giants make their picks in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh.
The Jets will look to find some building blocks for the present and future tonight in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh.
A minor earthquake rattled parts of New Jersey just after 2 a.m. Thursday.
Travelers at Newark Airport may have been exposed to an individual with measles, New Jersey health officials warn.
Sister Francis Piscatella, New York's oldest person, celebrated her 113th birthday and Pope Leo XIV sent a blessing from the Vatican for the occasion.
A father and son were arrested after police said they found chemicals to make explosives at their home on New York's Long Island.
Scientists say New York's coastal waters are experiencing some of the most severe threats on record, and they're not just environmental.
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.
A crackdown on gang violence in Nassau County is delivering results with nearly three dozen arrests in the last week, police said.
Dozens of members of the New York State Public Safety Alliance gathered at New York City Hall to push for a 15-foot safety buffer zone around first responders.
Republican Rep. Mike Lawler is asking a judge to kick a Democrat off the ballot in the 17th Congressional District, due to alleged fraud.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced thousands of New York City Housing Authority apartments will get upgraded utilities.
New York City Council member Chi Ossé was arrested in Brooklyn Wednesday morning, the NYPD confirmed.
What is New York City doing to keep day cares safe, and how will safety play into the mayor's plans for universal child care across the city?
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.
Advocates fear New York state could be taking a step back when it comes to biomarker testing access for those with Medicaid.
What started as a sinus infection left a Long Island teenager fighting for his life, requiring emergency brain surgery.
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.
A previously unreleased song is one of many ways Prince is being honored a decade after his death.
Singer-songwriter Gavin DeGraw turned to social media for help reconnecting with a New York City bartender after a memorable performance this week.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and his wife Rama Duwaji will not attend this year's Met Gala, sources said.
New head coach John Harbaugh will in the spotlight tonight when the New York Giants make their picks in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh.
The Jets will look to find some building blocks for the present and future tonight in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft in Pittsburgh.
The Savannah Bananas will play against the Party Animals on Friday and Sunday in sold-out games at Yankee Stadium.
Here is what to know about where and when to watch the 2026 NFL Draft.
The 2026 NFL Draft is underway from Pittsburgh. Here are the Round 1 picks.
An out-of-service escalator at Jamaica Station in Queens is reviving complaints that date back years.
The head of a housing nonprofit in Harlem was arrested after residents complained over delayed repairs.
A 2009 New York City law requiring most roll-down security gates to be at least 70% transparent is set to take effect this summer.
Recurring elevator problems are back and worse than ever at one New York City high-rise, according to tenants.
Students at M.S. 407 transform a barren space into a habitat for bees and butterflies, part of a broader city push to expand pollinator-friendly green spaces.
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.
Scott Padgett has the Tri-State Area's updated Thursday evening First Alert Forecast on CBS News New York.
The 4-alarm fire in Astoria involves two structures, including the Reform Church of Astoria on 12th Street.
A class action lawsuit asks if New York is doing enough to ensure yeshivas provide a basic education. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
Piscatella, of Sisters of St. Dominic of Amityville, received a blessing from Pope Leo XIV to mark the momentous occasion. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
As CBS News New York's John Dias reports, the county sheriff's office says high-speed pursuits could be a thing of the past.
