The Point: How politics and hate affect the LGBTQ+ community
Drag Queen Story Hour, intended to teach empathy and deter bullying, has become a point a contention.
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Drag Queen Story Hour, intended to teach empathy and deter bullying, has become a point a contention.
Edward Caban, New York City's new police commissioner, is faced with the task of convincing people they're safe.
Police are looking for a man who allegedly exposed himself to a young girl on an MTA bus in Harlem.
Police said the suspect hit the woman over the head with a sock that was stuffed with an unknown object.
Seventy-three civilian employees, who help the NYPD reduce crime and keep the public safe, were also recognized.
An NYPD promotions ceremony was held in College Point, Queens, on Friday.
This team has confiscated nearly 8,000 illegal bikes, but they've also contributed to a spike in police pursuits.
The NYPD admits they're going on the offensive to get illegal scooters off the street. The new strategy is leading to a spike in police pursuits, so we wanted to take a closer look. CBS New York's Ali Bauman went for a ride-along to investigate the new tactics police say are keeping our streets safer. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/44KB6cP
The crash happened at around 7 p.m. in the West Farms section of the borough. Witnesses described the violent collision to CBS New York's Kristie Keleshian.
Police said they aren't suspecting criminality, adding the 73-year-old driver of the SUV remained at the scene.
Police say the driver of the vehicle that struck the woman stayed at the scene and no criminality is suspected. CBS New York's Kristie Keleshian has the story.
Fayaz was off-duty when he was shot and killed trying to buy an SUV in Brooklyn in February.
A fallen NYPD officer's name is now forever etched into his hometown. A street renaming ceremony was held Saturday on Long Island for Officer Adeed Fayaz. CBS New York's Jennifer Bisram reports. Read more: https://cbsn.ws/3Y5zo3t
There was a special honor on Long Island to honor fallen NYPD Officer Adeed Fayaz on Saturday. Read more: https://cbsn.ws/3Y5zo3t
The NYPD is searching for a 17-year-old suspect in the deadly shooting of an innocent 15-year-old in Gravesend, Brooklyn. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/44BOzUh
He was fired from the police force in February for a separate incident.
A former NYPD sergeant pled guilty Friday to an assault inside of a Manhattan Central Booking holding cell.
Police say one woman was sexually assaulted and the other was robbed near the park on the Upper West Side.
Police say a 38-year-old victim was sexually assaulted along the bike path at Riverside Park and 89th on Tuesday.
The class action lawsuit was filed on behalf of demonstrators who said they were arrested or beaten by the NYPD.
The class action lawsuit was filed on behalf of about 1,300 demonstrators who said they were arrested or beaten by the NYPD.
Edward Caban spoke with CBS New York political reporter Marcia Kramer about the challenges running the NYPD.
Fresh off his appointment as NYPD commissioner, Edward Caban spoke with CBS New York political reporter Marcia Kramer in a wide-ranging interview covering everything from his approach on crime and cadet recruitment to what he hopes his legacy will be. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/43DW8IF
CBS New York obtained videos showing a driver tossing hundreds of papers from a car early this year.
Police Commissioner Edward Caban was sworn in this week as New York City's 46th police commissioner. He made history, becoming the first Hispanic man to lead the NYPD. Wednesday, he spoke with CBS New York political reporter Marcia Kramer about the challenges running the largest police department on the planet.
A large fire broke out in Union City, New Jersey, near 38th Street and Bergen Turnpike on Saturday.
Former President Barack Obama met privately with New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani before joining together to read to preschoolers at a child care center in the Bronx.
Prince Owusu scored on a penalty kick and added three assists to spark CF Montreal to a 4-1 victory over the Red Bulls on Saturday.
The New York Yankees rolled to a 13-4 rout of the Kansas City Royals on Saturday afternoon.
Recurring elevator problems are back and worse than ever at one New York City high-rise, according to tenants.
Recurring elevator problems are back and worse than ever at one New York City high-rise, according to tenants.
Singer-songwriter Gavin DeGraw turned to social media for help reconnecting with a New York City bartender after a memorable performance this week.
The murder case surrounding the 1979 disappearance of 6-year-old Etan Patz in NYC is on track for a third trial.
Air Canada said its flights from Toronto and Montreal to New York City's JFK will cease June 1 and resume Oct. 25.
A young Long Island man who overcame autism to graduate high school as valedictorian is now poised to graduate from Hofstra with top honors.
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.
A major warmup, featuring summer-like temperatures in the 80s, will take over the Eastern Seaboard beginning Monday.
New York City and the Tri-State Area are finally turning the corner to warmer weather this week.
When UConn plays Michigan for the NCAA Men's Basketball championship tonight in Indianapolis, there are a few places in New York City where fans can root on their schools.
A large fire broke out in Union City, New Jersey, near 38th Street and Bergen Turnpike on Saturday.
The Invasive Species Management Act outlaws the sale and spread of species, like the Bradford pear, Japanese barberry and running bamboo, in the Garden State.
Crews rushed to the scene on Jefferson Street, where witnesses said flames erupted from the roof and spread to neighboring buildings.
The New Jersey Transit Police Department is conducting its annual emergency response drill Saturday at MetLife Stadium in preparation for the FIFA World Cup.
NJ Transit and the NYNJ Host Committee announced their plan for transportation and parking ahead of the FIFA World Cup games at MetLife Stadium.
A young Long Island man who overcame autism to graduate high school as valedictorian is now poised to graduate from Hofstra with top honors.
New York families rely on state records to make sure car purchases are legit, but what happens when those records are wrong?
A Marine Corps veteran is walking more than 100 miles from eastern Long Island to Staten Island to support a little girl battling cancer.
A Nassau County man faces multiple charges are he allegedly tried to lure an 11-year-old earlier this week.
Eisenhower Park in East Meadow, Long Island has reopened after a deadly gang-related shooting Wednesday night.
Former President Barack Obama met privately with New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani before joining together to read to preschoolers at a child care center in the Bronx.
The deal, approved by the FCC, would create a company that owns 265 television stations in 44 states and Washington, D.C.
President Trump spoke with CBS News Friday in a new telephone interview.
The wife of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has apologized for what she says were "harmful" social media posts she made as a teenager.
The federal government is withholding $73 million in highway funds from New York, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said Thursday.
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.
Older adults in New Jersey recorded the highest number of suspected overdose deaths in 2025, according to the New Jersey Department of Health.
The first case of mpox clade I has been detected in New York City, health officials said Friday. Of the two types of mpox, clade I is known to cause more severe disease and death.
Heights University Hospital, formerly known as Christ Hospital, shuttered its emergency room Saturday night.
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.
The Rock And Roll Hall of Fame unveiled its list of inductees for 2026, and it includes the Wu-Tang Clan, the legendary, local hip-hop collective.
Jury selection for Harvey Weinstein's rape retrial in a Manhattan courtroom began Tuesday. He is being accused of raping actress Jessica Mann in 2013.
Afrika Bambaataa, a rapper and producer, was best known for breakthrough tracks like 1982's "Planet Rock" and for founding the Universal Zulu Nation art collective.
Prince Owusu scored on a penalty kick and added three assists to spark CF Montreal to a 4-1 victory over the Red Bulls on Saturday.
The New York Yankees rolled to a 13-4 rout of the Kansas City Royals on Saturday afternoon.
Ryan McMahon broke out of his season-long slump with a tiebreaking, two-run homer in the eighth inning as the Yankees beat the Royals 4-2 on Friday night.
Moisés Ballesteros, Nico Hoerner and Ian Happ homered, and the Chicago Cubs handed the Mets their ninth straight loss, pounding New York 12-4.
NJ Transit and the NYNJ Host Committee announced their plan for transportation and parking ahead of the FIFA World Cup games at MetLife Stadium.
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.
Brooklyn officials announced a first-of-its-kind initiative to build sensory rooms in every District 75 elementary school.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's administration unveiled a dramatic traffic redesign at Brooklyn's Grand Army Plaza.
New York City business owners are pushing on the State Legislature to pass Gov. Kathy Hochul's reforms that would roll back some of the climate legislation passed by New York state in 2019.
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.
The New York Knicks are taking on the Atlanta Hawks in the First Round of the NBA Playoffs, but fans don't need a ticket to the game to get in on the fun.
It's where storytelling and pop culture collide in New York City.
Senior U.S. officials could be heading back to Pakistan to continue negotiations in the war with Iran, according to people familiar with the deliberations.
Firefighters spent hours tacking the flames overnight on Jefferson Street. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
NJ Transit's annual emergency exercise comes in preparation for the FIFA World Cup, when massive crowds are expected to pack trains and buses. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
