Human Rights Commission: Women-Only Swim At Brooklyn Pool May Resume
The city's Human Rights Commission has decided women-only swimming hours at a Brooklyn don't violate the constitutional separation of church and state.
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The city's Human Rights Commission has decided women-only swimming hours at a Brooklyn don't violate the constitutional separation of church and state.
When the U.S. Open begins next month, weather will become much less of an issue, especially for matches at Arthur Ashe Stadium where work on a new retractable roof is nearly complete.
The July 1 deadline has come and gone, but New Jersey officials are still working on a way to pay for new transportation projects.
Sen. Paul Sarlo, the budget committee chairman, said lawmakers are continuing to work on a deal that is acceptable to the Assembly and Republican Gov. Chris Christie but there won't be a vote Thursday.
The $50 million one-acre park sits above the World Trade Center's vehicle security center and features 19 planters and a 25-foot high garden wall.
The agreement is worth about $100 million to the team over 6½ years, a person familiar with the negotiation said.
Crowds of onlookers stood a dozen deep along Fifth Avenue, many waving rainbow flags. Some spectators held up orange "We are Orlando'' signs with armed officers standing by.
The governor made the announcement Sunday morning ahead of the city's gay pride parade.
Thousands of people turned out Friday night for an LGBT pride rally at Pier 26 in Hudson River Park.
A man who spent two decades in prison for a crime he says he didn't commit has asked a judge to keep his case open so he could prove his innocence.
A topping out ceremony at 3 World Trade Center marks the completion of the building's concrete core.
A congregation is celebrating after their missing religious artifact was recovered nearly two years after it was stolen from a church.
The demonstrators representing an array of religions gathered outside the Marriott Marquis.
A Staten Island man has filed a federal lawsuit against the city and former NYPD officers for what he claimed was a homophobic attack.
On Friday, members of nearly every facet of the emerging marijuana industry gathered at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center for the second annual Cannabis World Congress and Business Exposition.
As compromise on the gun issue remained improbable, Sen. Chris Murphy stood on the Senate floor vowing to remain there "until we get some signal, some sign that we can come together.''
Sen. Chris Murphy is holding up action in the Senate floor, demanding that Republicans allow votes on those measures.
"Ransomware" is a type of malware that encrypts all of the files on a computer and a hacker demands a ransom to decrypt the system.
A crowd rallied in front of the historic Stonewall Inn in Greenwich Village Monday evening, calling for action on behalf of the victims who were killed in a mass shooting at a gay nightclub in Orlando.
Ali spent years training for some of his most memorable fights at Gleason's Gym -- where the boxer's legacy still remains a celebrated part of the location's local history.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo says he wants to stop independent political organizations from hijacking elections by improperly coordinating with candidates.
Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton won their respective presidential primaries in New Jersey Tuesday, but both already appeared to be decided as the presumptive nominees for their parties before that.
House Speaker Paul Ryan says Donald Trump's comments on an American-born judge of Mexican heritage are "the textbook definition of racist comments.''
Major prison security lapses are to blame for the escape of two convicted murderers from an upstate prison last year, an investigation has found.
The airplane hangar at John F. Kennedy International Airport, which houses World Trade Center artifacts from the 9/11 attacks, is almost empty.
An explosion at a Bronx building left at least one person seriously injured amid a multi-alarm fire, firefighters said.
Jennifer Lackard, a former deputy commissioner in the Mount Vernon Police Department, was arraigned on the same charges Tuesday.
The Medical Aid in Dying law allows terminally ill adults to request a doctor to prescribe them lethal medication.
Harlem Week 2026 brings past and present Harlemites together to honor the neighborhood's legacy.
Actor and comedian Bowen Yang will portray Mary Todd Lincoln in Broadway's "Oh, Mary!" for a limited 12-week run starting in September.
An explosion at a Bronx building left at least one person seriously injured amid a multi-alarm fire, firefighters said.
Jennifer Lackard, a former deputy commissioner in the Mount Vernon Police Department, was arraigned on the same charges Tuesday.
The Medical Aid in Dying law allows terminally ill adults to request a doctor to prescribe them lethal medication.
Harlem Week 2026 brings past and present Harlemites together to honor the neighborhood's legacy.
Actor and comedian Bowen Yang will portray Mary Todd Lincoln in Broadway's "Oh, Mary!" for a limited 12-week run starting in September.
New York City and parts of New Jersey were under a flood watch due to downpours and strong storms Monday.
Stormy weather will return to the New York City area on Monday, bringing the threat of heavy rain and storms that may lead to flash flooding.
There's been a report of a bigfoot sighting near the Pachaug State Forest in Connecticut.
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.
The family of a man who died at the Delaney Hall immigration detention center in Newark, New Jersey, is demanding justice.
Protesters gathered at the gates of Delaney Hall immigration detention center in Newark, New Jersey, Monday following the death of an ICE detainee.
The power was restored Tuesday morning after going out at the American Dream Mall in East Rutherford, N.J. Monday afternoon.
Strong downpours have dumped rain on parts of New York and New Jersey that are still recovering from last week's severe weather.
New York City and parts of New Jersey were under a flood watch due to downpours and strong storms Monday.
Communities across New York City and Long Island came together Tuesday for National Night Out.
On Long Island, a farm is helping kids cope using therapy horses. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
Suffolk County Police are trying to identify an Asian man whose body was discovered on Gilgo Beach in 2011.
A Columbia University medical student is recovering after being shot in the face by Nassau Police. Police say he charged at officers with a knife Monday night. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
A Nassau County police officer shot a man in the face after he allegedly smashed a patrol car window with a knife in Westbury, Long Island, police said.
The Medical Aid in Dying law allows terminally ill adults to request a doctor to prescribe them lethal medication.
Federal authorities arrested a man who appeared to be monitoring security-planning activities at Trump National Golf Club in LA County ahead of the president's Southern California visit.
In total, 17 bills will be introduced in the City Council next month to increase safety regulations around e-bikes and e-scooters, while also strengthening enforcement of existing laws.
Protesters gathered at the gates of Delaney Hall immigration detention center in Newark, New Jersey, Monday following the death of an ICE detainee.
Some 9/11 families are defending New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's inclusion in this year's solemn remembrance ceremony after an online petition asked he not attend.
The source of exposure for the Legionnaires cluster on Manhattan's Upper East Side has been eliminated, according to the New York City Health Department.
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.
Actor and comedian Bowen Yang will portray Mary Todd Lincoln in Broadway's "Oh, Mary!" for a limited 12-week run starting in September.
Designer John Galliano is known for his theatrical and dramatic designs, but his legacy is also marked by antisemitic and racist comments.
"The Sopranos" actor Vincent Pastore is being remembered as a fixture in his Bronx community.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
A new Broadway show based on Prince's movie and album "Purple Rain" will take the stage at Broadway's Majestic Theatre in March.
The New York Yankees beat the St. Louis Cardinals 2-0 on Tuesday night.
The New York Mets defeated the Cleveland Guardians 6-2 on Tuesday night to snap a three-game losing streak.
The Chicago Cubs acquired pitcher Clay Holmes and outfielder Tyrone Taylor from the last-place New York Mets on Monday for touted infield prospect Jefferson Rojas.
José Caballero lined a two-run homer, Gerrit Cole pitched into the sixth inning and the New York Yankees hung on to top the Chicago Cubs 2-1 on Sunday.
The Miami Marlins beat the Mets 2-0 Sunday shortly after New York traded opening day starter Freddy Peralta to Tampa Bay.
Harlem Week 2026 brings past and present Harlemites together to honor the neighborhood's legacy.
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.
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.
Law enforcement contributor Rich Esposito explains challenges of enforcing e-bike and e-scooter speed limits, license requirements and more.
It should be mostly dry Wednesday, but the rain change increases Thursday as the humidity ramps up. CBS News New York Meteorologist John Elliott has the forecast.
Celebrity gossip journalist Perez Hilton was taken to a hospital in Miami on Tuesday night after livestreaming "acts of self-harm" on social media, police said.
Jennifer Lackard, the former deputy commissioner for wellness in the community affairs division of the Mount Vernon Police Department, was arraigned on the same charges Tuesday. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
Sanitation workers will be placing large neon green stickers on the cars of drivers who fail to move their cars for alternate-side parking rules. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
