Hochul implores suburban counties to welcome asylum seekers
The governor urged people to reject "bigoted policies," CBS2's Marcia Kramer reports.
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The governor urged people to reject "bigoted policies," CBS2's Marcia Kramer reports.
New York Attorney General Letitia James is looking into claims that veterans were kicked out of a hotel in order to house asylum seekers. CBS2's Jessica Moore reports.
The claim was shared by several Republican elected officials, who now say it wasn't true.
An Orange County veterans' group claimed last week more than 20 veterans experiencing homelessness were forced out of hotels to make room for asylum seekers, but those allegations now appear to be unfounded.
"Yonkers is an immigrant city and we will treat the refugees with dignity," Mayor Mike Spano said.
One engaged couple says they can't access hotel rooms that were reserved months ago for their wedding guests.
Orange County officials are suing a hotel where some asylum seekers are staying.
New York City's move to relocate some asylum seekers to a suburban hotel is causing controversy, and for one engaged couple, it's causing a major inconvenience. CBS2's Tony Aiello spoke with the frustrated groom-to-be.
New York City is trying to house hundreds of asylum seekers at Hudson Valley hotels, including one in Newburgh.
The Adams administration defied a state of emergency order in Orange County on Thursday, sending two buses with about 40 asylum seekers to a hotel in Newburgh. CBS2's Tony Aiello spoke with some of the men.
The first bus carrying asylum seekers from New York City arrived Thursday in Orange County, New York. CBS2's Tony Aiello reports from Newburgh.
Plans were postponed Wednesday night for asylum seekers to arrive in the Hudson Valley.
Gov. Kathy Hochul is addressing the asylum seeker crisis as the fight over where to house them in New York continues. An Orange County hotel is ready to welcome asylum seekers relocated from New York City, even though the county executive signed an order trying to prevent it. CBS2's Tony Aiello has more on that and the governor's response.
Rockland County officials share update on efforts to stop transfer of asylum seekers from New York City
One town in Rockland County has already moved to block Mayor Eric Adams from sending any their way. CBS2's Zinnia Maldonado reports.
With an end of a pandemic-era immigration policy coming this week, it's not clear when New York City will proceed with a plan to relocated asylum seekers to the suburbs. Late Tuesday, the town of Orangetown filed for a restraining order to stop the transfer of several hundred single men to Hudson Valley hotels. CBS2's Tony Aiello has more on the opposition in Rockland and Orange counties.
Two suburban counties are vowing to stop hundreds of asylum seekers from being bussed in from New York City.
Two suburban counties are now vowing to stop hundreds of asylum seekers from being bussed in from New York City, CBS2's Nick Caloway reports.
The plan could be implemented if border towns continue sending asylum seekers and hotel space runs out.
Special prosecutors are taking over a 20-year-old murder case in Orange County.
Edward Holley, arrested two weeks ago and charged in her 2003 killing, was back in Wallkill Court on Wednesday.
The suspect was released from jail last week, and now a special prosecutor is taking over. CBS2's Natalie Duddridge has the latest.
Edward Holley was released because a grand jury did not indict him within a legally required six-day window.
The suspect was charged last week. By law, he had to be indicted within six days, but that didn't happen.
There's been a stunning turn of events in Orange County less than a week after police arrested a suspect in the cold case murder of a college student. As CBS2's Ali Bauman reports, the suspect is expected to be released from custody Thursday.
Alina Habba served as a personal lawyer to President Trump before she was tapped to temporarily serve as U.S. attorney in New Jersey.
A 20-year-old man surrendered himself to authorities in Buffalo, police said, more than three weeks after Boyd was shot and wounded in Manhattan.
Luigi Mangione, charged with murdering UnitedHealthcare's CEO last year in NYC, is apparently feeling better and back in court Monday.
New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani has put an end to speculation over where he will live once he takes office.
Zohran Mamdani shared a video Sunday reminding NYC residents about their rights when it comes to interacting with ICE agents.
A 20-year-old man surrendered himself to authorities in Buffalo, police said, more than three weeks after Boyd was shot and wounded in Manhattan.
Luigi Mangione, charged with murdering UnitedHealthcare's CEO last year in NYC, is apparently feeling better and back in court Monday.
New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani has put an end to speculation over where he will live once he takes office.
Zohran Mamdani shared a video Sunday reminding NYC residents about their rights when it comes to interacting with ICE agents.
A homeless man who police say was set on fire while sleeping on a New York City subway car has been reunited with his family.
Sunday's weather was calm and pleasantly chilly, but big changes are in store as we begin the new work week.
If you're heading out, brace yourself — it's the coldest day of the season so far.
CBS News New York has learned Jed Parkington, who died by suicide during a standoff with law enforcement on Tuesday, was fascinated with Nazi Germany.
"Driven Into Debt," CBS News New York's latest investigative series, has uncovered a simple truth -- unpaid tolls can quietly spiral into crushing debt.
First Alert Weather Days have been declared in the NYC area as the arctic chill could bring record low temperatures.
Three people are dead, including a minor, after a crash in East Windsor Township on the New Jersey Turnpike, state police said.
Sunday's weather was calm and pleasantly chilly, but big changes are in store as we begin the new work week.
Police in New Jersey are investigating a series of home break-ins with suspects allegedly targeting high-end cars.
The 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup schedule has been released, including the slate of matches coming to MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
An apartment building fire in Jersey City, New Jersey, displaced about 30 people Friday, sending them out into frigid temperatures.
Sunday's weather was calm and pleasantly chilly, but big changes are in store as we begin the new work week.
A man is now in custody in Florida in connection to the 1997 murder of Tanya Denise Jackson on Long Island.
Nassau County Police charged Vito D'Ambrosio, of Seaford, with murdering his parents at A&A Italian Deli and Pizza in Bethpage.
If you're heading out, brace yourself — it's the coldest day of the season so far.
"Driven Into Debt," CBS News New York's latest investigative series, has uncovered a simple truth -- unpaid tolls can quietly spiral into crushing debt.
Alina Habba served as a personal lawyer to President Trump before she was tapped to temporarily serve as U.S. attorney in New Jersey.
New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani has put an end to speculation over where he will live once he takes office.
Zohran Mamdani shared a video Sunday reminding NYC residents about their rights when it comes to interacting with ICE agents.
Community members came together at a Queens playground on Sunday, after a 6-year-old student who attends the school and his father were detained and separated.
"We're reviewing the process, and we'll see," Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said. "Whatever we were to decide to release, we'd have to be very responsible about reviewing that right now."
New York has no plans to change hepatitis B vaccine guidance after a Centers for Disease Control advisory panel voted to stop recommending a first dose for newborns.
In New York alone, there have already been more than 17,000 flu cases and nearly 1,000 hospitalizations, and doctors anticipate it's only going to get worse as more people gather for the holidays.
Colette Smith of the Bronx was diagnosed with lung cancer, despite never smoking. Her survival story is central to her push for early detection.
Some New Yorkers want the mayor-elect to appoint a new "rat czar" when he takes office after an uptick in rat sightings.
Gio's Law would establish a $25 million grant program to equip law enforcement nationwide with EpiPens and train officers how to use them.
President Trump is hosting the Kennedy Center Honors on Sunday after presenting medals to the 2025 Kennedy Center honorees during an Oval Office ceremony Saturday.
The iconic Wythe Diner was physically moved Saturday from its location in Williamsburg to Steiner Studios in Brooklyn's Navy Yard.
Japanese officials said Jeremy O Harris, known for his Tony-nominated "Slave Play" and his role in the series "Emily in Paris," was arrested on the island of Okinawa on Nov. 16.
Rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine has been sentenced to three more months in prison for violating his supervised release terms in a New York gang case.
Frank Gehry was known for designing the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao in Spain and the Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles.
A 20-year-old man surrendered himself to authorities in Buffalo, police said, more than three weeks after Boyd was shot and wounded in Manhattan.
Jack Eichel scored at 4:52 of overtime and the Golden Knights beat the Rangers 3-2 on Sunday night for their fourth straight win.
Jeff Kent was elected to baseball's Hall of Fame on Sunday by the contemporary era committee, while steroids-tainted stars Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens were among seven players who fell short once again.
Carter Verhaeghe stays red-hot with his sixth goal in six games as the Florida Panthers top the New York Islanders 4-1 on Sunday.
Tua Tagovailoa remained unbeaten against the New York Jets, leading the Miami Dolphins to a 34-10 victory on Sunday.
Neighbors in Brooklyn's Victorian Flatbush are expressing frustration after the city designated only part of their area as a historic district.
Brooklyn's Prospect Park is getting financing for a long-term project to battle the impacts of climate change, city leaders say.
The Brooklyn Conservatory of Music plans a 12,000-square-foot campus at One Prospect Park West, aiming to serve thousands more with music therapy and education programs.
Some residents at NYCHA's Eastchester Gardens in the Bronx say they've been shivering on and off all week.
The Brooklyn Nutcracker returns to Downtown Brooklyn with diverse cultural influences, community outreach, and a fresh take on Tchaikovsky's iconic score.
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.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Dogs got decked out for the annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade in New York City's East Village on Saturday.
Cosplayers flooded New York City's Javits Center in October 2024 for the annual New York Comic Con convention.
Rep. Dan Goldman spoke as he and other members of Congress announced legislation to protect people appearing in immigration courts.
James Rizzo allegedly attacked an NYU student who was walking to class, and he is now charged with assaulting three women and burglary.
The Miami Heat player allegedly helped gamblers place bets based on his performance in NBA games.
Riders in Manhattan and Queens have been preparing for the change, which the MTA hopes will reduce train congestion. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
Tony Sadiku has the Tri-State Area's updated Monday afternoon First Alert Forecast on CBS News New York.
