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In May of 2020, a City Council member requested to raise the flag for the month of June on a municipal flag pole, but some on the council were concerned the city had no policy on which flags can or can't be flown.
Three males -- ages 15, 16 and 17 -- are in custody. Police are probing how the young men allegedly got possession of two handguns and what motivated the dangerous gunfire.
CBS2's Chris Wragge speaks with the newly elected congresswoman to learn more about her conversation with the president and her own concerns for her district.
The annual Macy's Flower Show is getting ready to bloom. Crews worked overnight to put up some of the first displays.
Also in May, hair salons, barbershops and other personal care services will go up to 75%.
The annual Lag BaOmer celebration started as a joyous religious event, where tens of thousands gather at the tomb of a second-century rabbi, but it ended in tragedy.
The time capsule includes tokens, old suspension cables from the George Washington Bridge and remnants of steel from the Twin Towers.
The 14-year veteran of the department was killed by an alleged drunk driver earlier this week on the Long Island Expressway.
Police said the suspect followed a 21-year-old woman into the salon, then pushed her up against a wall and groped her over her clothing.
Police used the "digidog" to approach potentially dangerous situations and assess scenes before sending in officers.
The owner reached into the vehicle to try to stop the driver, but she allegedly fled the scene.
Police say it appears the driver, a 61-year-old woman, got frustrated by a slow car ahead of her, so she tried going around by driving in the bike lane. That's when she lost control of the car.
Police say the 6-year-old boy was on his porch or near his front door when multiple shots were fired.
As CBS2's Andrea Grymes reported, it is important to note this is the mayor's goal, and not 100% set in stone.
Anyone over the age of 16 is eligible.
Tsakos was killed in the line of duty Tuesday when he was struck by an alleged drunk driver on the Long Island Expressway.
"I demand that anti-Semitism be treated no differently than other hate crimes," former New York Assemblyman Dov Hikind said.
According to police, surveillance video and photos show the suspect cleaning his knife after the incident.
Employees will be automatically enrolled with 5% of their wages going into their retirement fund. They can adjust the amount or opt-out. Gig workers are allowed to opt-in, too.
A growing number of Long Island families are complaining to town leaders about unwanted solicitors.
The results show the percentage of Black and Latino students receiving offers is down again. Schools Chancellor Meisha Ross Porter is calling on the state to eliminate the test.
The mayor says the program will begin in the coming weeks.
A recent survey found nearly one-fifth of adults under 40 in New York believe Jews caused the Holocaust and nearly a third believe it's a myth.
New York City's Open Streets program is here to stay. The City Council voted to keep certain roads closed to traffic at least part-time
Police said he forced open an emergency door at the school and stole two laptops and two pairs of headphones the first time.
New York City Council members will announce an investment in how future generations learn about 9/11 and host a wreath-laying ceremony to mark 25 years since the attack.
The man who was at the center of a citywide manhunt and is accused of killing two people in separate shootings across New York City will be in court Thursday.
Gloria Steinem, co-founder of Ms. Magazine, was a leader in raising awareness about gender equality and violence against women, and for promoting inclusion, representation and social justice for women and girls.
An investigation is underway after a crash left more than a dozen parked cars damaged on a Brooklyn street.
Rookie Nick Morabito had a three-run double for his first major league hit, helping the Mets beat the Rays 10-4 on Wednesday.
New York City Council members will announce an investment in how future generations learn about 9/11 and host a wreath-laying ceremony to mark 25 years since the attack.
The man who was at the center of a citywide manhunt and is accused of killing two people in separate shootings across New York City will be in court Thursday.
An investigation is underway after a crash left more than a dozen parked cars damaged on a Brooklyn street.
The Brooklyn family traces its roots to Pieter Claesen Wyckoff, who arrived in the New World 400 years ago. Today, descendants connect through reunions, Zoom calls and a massive genealogical database.
An off-duty volunteer EMT was honored Wednesday for saving a man's life at the 2026 New York Knicks Championship parade.
Severe storms returned to the Tri-State Area, making it a soggy Thursday morning.
The rain returns Tuesday with the possibility of severe storms and downpours that can cause flash flooding in the New York City area.
Activity by ICE agents is putting a chill on the economy in parts of Connecticut after an estimated 100 people were recently grabbed off the streets of Danbury and other communities.
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 storms returned to the Tri-State Area, making it a soggy Thursday morning.
An 87-year-old woman was found dead, and a man was rescued after the pair went missing Sunday during a hike in New Jersey, police said.
Experts say "mauve stingers" washed up along Manasquan's beach over the weekend, although they are usually pretty infrequent down the Jersey Shore.
The rain returns Tuesday with the possibility of severe storms and downpours that can cause flash flooding in the New York City area.
A man was arrested after he was seen on surveillance video stealing money from a kids' lemonade stand in New Jersey, police said.
Researchers are capturing and tagging sharks in the waters off the Hamptons on Long Island.
Lyme disease cases surged to 25,000 across New York state last year. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan toured Long Island's tick center with the health commissioner, who said the ticks are winning and New Yorkers must stay vigilant.
New York reports that overdose deaths across the state have fallen 45% since 2022. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan met with Long Island advocates and parents who say the mission continues.
They may have been a bit disappointed, but for students in two public school districts, summer vacation came to an end on Monday. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
Nassau County's Jericho and East Williston are the first districts on Long Island to start classes.
A GOP-proposed constitutional amendment to limit the Supreme Court to nine justices failed in the House, coming up well short of the two-thirds majority needed.
New York City officials are taking a close look at the city's response to the recent Legionnaires' outbreak on the Upper East Side and how to protect residents from the disease in the future.
Artificial intelligence will be banned in New York City public schools until students reach high school, Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced Wednesday.
Several members of the NYPD's Emergency Service Unit were honored Tuesday with a newly rededicated memorial wall at Floyd Bennett Field in Brooklyn.
GOP leaders scheduled the vote after Democratic primary voters embraced a number of democratic socialist candidates.
A report released Tuesday is offering a new glimpse into the health impact the 9/11 attacks continue to have on FDNY first responders.
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?
The Met's decision to highlight the work by designer John Galliano sparked widespread controversy due to his history of antisemitic and racist comments.
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.
Rookie Nick Morabito had a three-run double for his first major league hit, helping the Mets beat the Rays 10-4 on Wednesday.
Tiger Woods has pled no contest to a charge of reckless driving months after pleading not guilty to two misdemeanor charges.
The Tampa Bay Rays beat the New York Mets 6-2 on Tuesday night.
Vaughn Grissom drove in four runs, rookie Walbert Ureña pitched seven strong innings and the Los Angeles Angels ended a seven-game losing streak with a 10-1 victory over the sloppy New York Yankees.
Robert Stock pitched shutout ball into the sixth inning, Mark Vientos homered in his return from the injured list and the Mets beat the Rays 3-2 on Monday night.
The Brooklyn family traces its roots to Pieter Claesen Wyckoff, who arrived in the New World 400 years ago. Today, descendants connect through reunions, Zoom calls and a massive genealogical database.
An off-duty volunteer EMT was honored Wednesday for saving a man's life at the 2026 New York Knicks Championship parade.
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.
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.
City leaders are holding a news conference Thursday to announce the investment in partnership with the 9/11 Memorial and Museum. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
Gloria Steinem, a co-founder of Ms. Magazine and a trailblazing figure of the women's liberation movement, has died.
Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch is touting the NYPD's efforts to keep the city safe this summer, announcing record lows in multiple areas.
Jesus Acosta will be in court Thursday after he was the subject of a citywide manhunt for allegedly killing two people in separate shootings. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
Police are looking for a suspect after a stabbing happened inside the fast food restaurant on Broadway in Noho.
