Biden declares monkeypox a nationwide health emergency
The decision frees up money for staffing, and for evaluating and developing vaccines, but some say it's too late, CBS2's John Dias reports.
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The decision frees up money for staffing, and for evaluating and developing vaccines, but some say it's too late, CBS2's John Dias reports.
Police sources said a customer got into an argument with a worker over cold fries.
The NYPD said the suspect tried to steal Dereck Chen's backpack, then pulled out a gun and shot him in the face, CBS2's Elijah Westbrook reports.
The annual car-free festival happens every August, encouraging New Yorkers to take advantage of miles of open streets.
There's a free inspection today to make sure child safety seats are properly installed.
Community leaders and youth volunteers will help clean up the Olinville neighborhood.
It comes as cases are growing in New York City and across the country. CBS2's John Dias has the latest.
Police say the 19-year-old was the victim of a random attempted robbery turned deadly. CBS2's Elijah Westbrook has the latest.
From crime, education, quality of life and the economy, New Yorkers we spoke with are sounding off on what they think should be the governor's priority. CBS2's Elijah Westbrook reports.
CBS2 took the issue to criminal defense lawyer David Schwartz, a former assistant district attorney in Brooklyn.
The governor says New York State Police have seen a 104% increase in gun seizures over the last year.
The flames broke out around 6 a.m. Thursday at the Martin Luther King Houses.
Parents, teachers and other advocates held a rally outside New York Supreme Court ahead of a hearing on the city's plan to slash more than $200 million from the education budget.
The lower-level Brooklyn-bound lanes were closed for the morning commute.
It was another morning of Staten Island Ferry delays for thousands who rely on the service to get to and from New York City. CBS2's Zinnia Maldonado has reaction from riders.
Police say the driver suffered a medical emergency, but it's unclear if that happened before or after impact. As CBS2's Andrea Grymes reports, several passengers suffered minor injuries.
Chopper 2 is over the scene in the Bronx, where more than a dozen people were injured.
The announcement is set for 11 a.m. at the state police forensic investigation center in Albany.
The agency says it's marking a significant step forward on the project to replace the Midtown bus terminal.
Ferries will be running less frequently today due to what the borough president calls a systemic staffing shortage. CBS2's Maldonado has more from the morning commute.
The NYPD says 716 people, in a city of eight million, are responsible for 30% of shootings since the start of 2021.
The mother of Gabby Petito is donating $100,000 to the National Domestic Abuse Hotline, made possible by the Gabby Petito Foundation.
Last month, parents and teachers filed a lawsuit seeking to overturn hundreds of millions of dollars in budget cuts approved by the City Council.
It was just months ago that Gov. Kathy Hochul made changes to the state's bail reform laws, but Mayor Eric Adams wants her to go even further. CBS2's Natalie Duddridge has the details.
The governor says she wants to make it easier to become a health care worker.
