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James said President Trump is targeting her because of speeches she made during her campaign for state attorney general.
The governors of New York and New Jersey said their states are now issuing the funds. CBS News New York's Doug Williams reports.
A suspect is facing charges and two others are expected to surrender for allegedly breaking into and vandalizing an amusement park in Westchester County, N.Y. last month.
Gov. Kathy Hochul signed legislation Friday that aims to protect students at public and private schools from bullying.
New York Attorney General Letitia James is asking a federal judge to dismiss a mortgage fraud case against her, calling it a vindictive and politically motivated prosecution brought at the behest of a president who regards her as an enemy.
GOP Congresswoman Elise Stefanik announced she is running to try and unseat Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul in 2026. CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
The Republican congresswoman has been hinting for months that she might challenge Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul in the 2026 election.
Rep. Elise Stefanik of New York has been hinting at the possibility of running against Gov. Kathy Hochul in 2026.
Some New York City business owners say they're being extorted by bad Google ratings with fake reviewers leaving a slew of negative reviews and demanding money for it to stop. CBS News New York investigative reporter Tim McNicholas shows us how this review ransom is hitting New Yorkers.
New York Rep. Elise Stefanik will announce that she is running for governor Friday, sources tell CBS News New York political reporter Marcia Kramer.
Studio Museum in Harlem is reopening after more than 7 years, welcoming visitors back at low-cost. Since 1968, the museum has featured the work of artists of African descent. CBS News New York's Noelle Lilley reports.
The Federal Aviation Administration is taking drastic measures to lighten the workload of air traffic controllers who are missing a second paycheck as the government shutdown extended into day 37. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
Air traffic controllers are are in their second week of not getting paid. That's leading to a reduction in flights. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
The Norway Spruce now heads to Manhattan where it will be lit up for the holiday season.
Police said the 27-year-old victim was walking south on Seventh Ave. when a GMC van hit her while driving the wrong way on Morton St. CBS News New York's Alice Gainer reports from the scene.
A yeshiva, cemetery and Jewish social services organization in Brooklyn were sprayed with swastikas overnight, officials said.
The NYPD was called shortly before 9:30 a.m. Wednesday to the Castle Hill Houses on Lacombe Avenue, where they found four people dead inside an apartment. CBS News New York's Dave Carlin reports from the scene.
Mayor-elect Mamdani's win in New York is cheered by his London counterpart and a former mentor in Uganda, but draws a warning from Israel's U.S. ambassador.
Mamdani said he will form his administration including deputy mayors and commissioners in the near future. CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
Fresh off his victory in the New York City mayoral election, Zohran Mamdani unveiled his transition team Wednesday morning.
Zohran Mamdani has won the New York City mayoral race, CBS News projects. Here's a look at the NYC mayoral election results, and others, in real time.
CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer analyzes what was on voters' minds and President Trump's impact on the race.
Zohran Mamdani delivered a fiery victory speech to his supporters, speaking of a new age in government focused on "the most ambitious agenda to tackle the cost of living crisis that this city has seen since the days of Fiorello LaGuardia." Watch his full speech.
Marcia Kramer and political analysts J.C. Polanco and Trip Yang break down Mamdani's win, and what they think voters are signaling with his victory. They agree his victory represents a generational shift.
Luis Robert Jr. had a two-run single to cap an eighth-inning rally in the Mets' 4-2 victory over the Marlins on Thursday night.
A Bronx mother and grandmother have been charged in the death of a teenage family member. The medical examiner ruled the boy died by homicide, noting he was malnourished and dehydrated.
Heavy rain is complicating efforts to recover a teenage boy from the West River in New Haven. Strong currents and an increased flow have made the job even more difficult.
Shark sightings are becoming all too common on some New York City beaches, and the NYPD is turning to technology to help keep swimmers safe.
A Brooklyn grandmother went to the dentist hoping to fix her smile. Instead, her daughter says she lost her teeth, her health, and her independence.
A Bronx mother and grandmother have been charged in the death of a teenage family member. The medical examiner ruled the boy died by homicide, noting he was malnourished and dehydrated.
Heavy rain is complicating efforts to recover a teenage boy from the West River in New Haven. Strong currents and an increased flow have made the job even more difficult.
Shark sightings are becoming all too common on some New York City beaches, and the NYPD is turning to technology to help keep swimmers safe.
A Brooklyn grandmother went to the dentist hoping to fix her smile. Instead, her daughter says she lost her teeth, her health, and her independence.
As the Tri-State Area prepares to mark 25 years since the Sept. 11 attacks, families have a last chance to permanently honor those killed that day and those who later died from 9/11-related illnesses.
Heavy rain is complicating efforts to recover a teenage boy from the West River in New Haven. Strong currents and an increased flow have made the job even more difficult.
It's another rainy day in the Tri-State Area with a flood watch for parts of New York and Connecticut.
There was a tornado warning in Sussex and Warren Counties in New Jersey as more severe weather passed through our area.
Weather conditions go downhill Tuesday and Wednesday with rain and potentially strong storms on deck for the New York area.
Severe weather impacted the entire region on Tuesday, with watches and warnings throughout the CBS News New York viewing area.
Three kids entered the Passaic River Wednesday night. A little boy was later found dead, and investigators are still searching for one of the girls.
A CBS News Philadelphia investigation found Trenton police use-of-force incidents have increased in 2026 despite the department earning state accreditation.
One child was found dead Wednesday night after going missing in the Passaic River in New Jersey, officials say.
A utility pole came toppling down and dragged power lines down with it, sparking a fire that spread to several cars on Wednesday morning.
It's another rainy day in the Tri-State Area with a flood watch for parts of New York and Connecticut.
As the Tri-State Area prepares to mark 25 years since the Sept. 11 attacks, families have a last chance to permanently honor those killed that day and those who later died from 9/11-related illnesses.
Nassau lawmakers have unanimously approved a new program aimed at supporting neurodivergent drivers if they're pulled over by police. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
A school music teacher allegedly raped and strangled his sister-in-law in a "planned, twisted attack" last month on Long Island, prosecutors said. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
A school music teacher allegedly raped and strangled his sister-in-law in a "planned, twisted attack" last month on Long Island, prosecutors said Wednesday.
It's another rainy day in the Tri-State Area with a flood watch for parts of New York and Connecticut.
A Brooklyn grandmother went to the dentist hoping to fix her smile. Instead, her daughter says she lost her teeth, her health, and her independence.
President Trump said Todd Blanche will remain acting attorney general as a holdup on his nomination continues.
Republican New York gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman is deploying a campaign strategy that echoes the national GOP playbook — attack Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
Dr. Anthony Fauci appeared before the Senate to testify on the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic but invoked his Fifth Amendment rights in answering all questions.
Letters have been sent to thousands of New York City homeowners, stating they may have to pay the new controversial pied-à-terre tax. But some residents say they shouldn't be on that list.
A seventh person has died from Legionnaires' disease in connection with the Upper East Side cluster, New York City's health commissioner said Thursday.
Thirty-four cooling towers at 33 buildings on the Upper East Side tested positive for live Legionella bacteria, the New York City Health Department announced Tuesday.
An attorney representing an Upper East Side woman whose husband just died from Legionnaires' disease is planning to take legal action.
Studies show older adults are among the safest drivers on the road, but crashes involving seniors are on the rise.
For the third day in a row, the NYC Health Department has announced a death in the Upper East Side Legionnaires' disease cluster.
A new Broadway show based on Prince's movie and album "Purple Rain" will take the stage at Broadway's Majestic Theatre in March.
Carly Simon, the singer known for 1970s hits like "You're So Vain," announced she has Parkinson's disease and also was treated for basal cell carcinoma.
Paramount Skydance on Friday said it would delay the deal until as late as June 2027.
Madonna, Justin Bieber, BTS and Shakira each brought a bit of one of their hits to the World Cup's first halftime show in a whirlwind performance Sunday that also squeezed in Burna Boy, Ted Lasso and many Muppets.
Brenda Fricker won an Academy Award for 1989's "My Left Foot," played the Pigeon Lady in "Home Alone 2" and appeared in "A Time to Kill" and "So I Married an Axe Murderer."
Luis Robert Jr. had a two-run single to cap an eighth-inning rally in the Mets' 4-2 victory over the Marlins on Thursday night.
Tristan Peters drew a bases-loaded walk in the 11th inning to force in automatic runner Chase Meidroth and the Chicago White Sox edged the Yankees 2-1.
The White Sox stayed 1 1/2 games ahead of Cleveland in the AL Central.
The Atlanta Braves beat the Mets 1-0 on Wednesday to split a day/night doubleheader.
Carson Benge hit a tie-breaking RBI double in the seventh inning Wednesday, lifting the Mets to a 3-2 victory over the Braves.
Parents in Harlem say their children's walk to summer camp is littered with trash, illegal dumping and a growing encampment.
A specialized program from God's Love We Deliver is serving nearly 400 veterans with medically tailored meals, while helping combat isolation and ease the challenges of life after military service.
The Newtown Creek Alliance community science project gives students hands-on experience monitoring the health of one of the most polluted waterways in the U.S.
The FIFA World Cup is delivering a business boost for many bars and restaurants across New York City, but not every industry is seeing the same payoff.
Two Upper West Side children went on a mission to visit 40 playgrounds in one day, hoping to set a record.
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.
After a severe overnight storm, the premium viewing area paid for was on Governors Island was canceled, even as much of the celebration went on elsewhere. CBS News New York Investigates Mahsa Saeidi reports,
CBS News New York's Scott Padgett says both days will feature a good amount of sunshine and temperatures in the mid-80s.
David Cifaldi, 34, said one of his 44-inch trekking poles went in below his arm and came out through his back. He said the pole missed vital organs. He then started the 10-mile hike back down. CBS News New York's Jessica Moore reports.
As CBS News New York's Naomi Ruchim reports, neighborhood residents had previously complained about the building.
Three kids went into the water on Wednesday, but just one came out. The body of 10-year-old boy was recovered later that night. CBS News New York's Andrew Ramos reports.
