Report: N.Y. Taxpayers Have Paid Over $10 Million To Settle State Government Sexual Harassment Cases
New Yorkers have shelled out more than $10 million in taxpayer money to settle 88 cases of sexual harassment within state government.
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New Yorkers have shelled out more than $10 million in taxpayer money to settle 88 cases of sexual harassment within state government.
Murphy signed the executive order calling for an audit of NJ TRANSIT alongside Democratic and Republican lawmakers on Monday at a rail station in Summit.
The panel wants to charge drivers a fee to enter Manhattan south of 60th Street and will affect cars, trucks, taxis and all for-hire vehicles.
New York City and Newark are among 20 cities advancing to the next round in the competition for Amazon's second headquarters.
More than 300 workers at the Indian Point nuclear plant have threatened job action when their contract expires at midnight Wednesday night.
Some drivers say cashless tolling has been far from easy. Many complain the billing system is a mess, and the New York State Thruway Authority has now announced a possible solution.
Murphy's wife and four children joined him as he took the oath Tuesday on the same Bible that John F. Kennedy used when he was sworn in as president.
A manhole fire outside Newark Liberty International Airport forced officials to evacuate a section of Terminal C Friday morning.
Connecticut State Police released a report Friday assessing the agency's response to the 2012 massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary School.
PSE&G said at least 35,000 had had power restored following an outage in Union County, including locations in Cranford, Clark, Kenilworth, Mountainside, Elizabeth and Union.
A 16-year-old New Rochelle High School student has surrendered to police in the fatal stabbing of a fellow classmate -- a stabbing that has left the community in shock.
Muslim officers with the NYPD claim they've been victims of bias crimes by their colleagues.
Travelers headed to the airport may face residual delays on Monday and officials urged passengers to allow for extra time and to contact their airlines.
A roster of current and former political heavyweights on Monday remembered late Gov. Brendan Byrne as a towering figure who infused the state's bruising political arena with dignity and a dose of Irish humor.
A wind chill advisory remains in effect until Saturday morning.
Incoming Gov. Phil Murphy, who made opposing many of President Donald Trump's policies a cornerstone of his campaign, pledged Friday to help lead opposition to the president's plan to open nearly the entire U.S. coastlines to drilling.
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie declared a state of emergency in four counties Thursday, as wind-whipped snow slammed the state.
Legislators applauded as new Executive George Latimer signed an order banning gun shows at the Westchester County Center.
New York state Gov. Andrew Cuomo has been touting some new laws that will go into effect in 2018.
As WCBS 880's Peter Haskell reported, the system should be in place by next New Year's Eve.
A Staten Island non-profit has provided free toys for those in need and is collecting unwanted items for a re-gifting program.
The day after Christmas is typically the second-busiest shopping day of the year after the Saturday before Christmas.
The FDNY said a fire that killed a 76-year-old man inside his apartment was caused by smoking.
Before you wait on line to return that gift - or just dump it in the trash - there are non-profits that will take it off your hands.
While many of us spent Christmas Day unwrapping presents and sitting by the fire, for others, the day was just business as usual.
Filip Forsberg scored the only goal in a shootout to lift the Predators over the Islanders 2-1 on Thursday night.
Police say a rock was thrown at a school bus on the New Jersey Turnpike, shattering a window and seriously injuring a young child.
The Buffalo Sabres beat the New York Rangers 5-2 on Thursday night to give them 12 victories in their past 13 games.
The Pittsburgh Penguins beat the New Jersey Devils 4-1 on Thursday night for their sixth straight victory.
Many news outlets, including CBS News New York, were excluded from Mayor Zohran Mamdani's first official City Hall press conference Wednesday.
Many news outlets, including CBS News New York, were excluded from Mayor Zohran Mamdani's first official City Hall press conference Wednesday.
Video of an angry confrontation during intermission at a performance of "Mamma Mia!" on Broadway is going viral on social media.
The people and businesses of Ridgewood, Queens, have banded together to help those impacted by the recent apartment building fire.
An armed patient who barricaded himself inside NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital was fatally shot by police on Thursday.
The man convicted of murdering Westchester County social worker Maria Coto was sentenced on Thursday.
Investigators said the victim was struck by a bullet inside his Danbury, Connecticut, home, and it came from the unit next door.
Enjoy the spring preview while it lasts because umbrellas will be your best friend this weekend!
It will feel more like March than January.
While Tuesday may have some bumps, the trend is toward milder, more pleasant weather.
You'll want to bundle up Monday in the New York City area for a chilly start to the week before wetter, milder weather arrives midweek.
Police say a rock was thrown at a school bus on the New Jersey Turnpike, shattering a window and seriously injuring a young child.
New Jersey has joined a growing list of states limiting students' cellphone use during the school day.
Enjoy the spring preview while it lasts because umbrellas will be your best friend this weekend!
Two people were killed and two others, including a toddler, were injured in a wrong-way crash involving an off-duty firefighter in Totowa, New Jersey.
New Jersey firefighters made a dramatic rescue, pulling a man trapped in his car out of the Hackensack River.
Enjoy the spring preview while it lasts because umbrellas will be your best friend this weekend!
John Pillaccio, accused in the fatal stabbing of a CVS employee on Long Island on Christmas Day, appeared before a judge on Wednesday.
It will feel more like March than January.
Roughly 17,000 nurses across eight hospitals in New York City and Long Island could take to the picket line as soon as next Monday.
A Long Island travel agent with Destiny Travel is accused of defrauding people out of tens of thousands of dollars.
Many news outlets, including CBS News New York, were excluded from Mayor Zohran Mamdani's first official City Hall press conference Wednesday.
U.S. prosecutors pursue new criminal probe centering on financial transactions between New York AG Letitia James and her hairdresser, two sources said.
Noem lauded Operation Salvo, which she said targeted members of the Trinitarios gang, saying it has led to 54 arrests.
John Sarcone is the fifth of the administration's picks for U.S. attorney who were serving in a temporary capacity and have been disqualified by a federal judge.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a plan for free child care for 2-year-olds.
A potentially deadly and drug-resistant fungus is spreading nationwide, including New York and New Jersey.
Brooklyn-based Maimonides Health is merging with NYC Health + Hospitals, New York City health leaders announced.
New Jersey state health officials are warning of potential measles exposures at Newark Liberty International Airport before Christmas.
Thousands of new flu cases in New York led to a 38% jump from the previous week, according to state health officials.
A spike in measles cases in Rockland County has New York health officials urging families to get vaccinated.
Video of an angry confrontation during intermission at a performance of "Mamma Mia!" on Broadway is going viral on social media.
Weinstein's defense attorney told the judge he'd like to pursue plea negotiations after last year's mistrial on a rape charge.
The annual festival will return to Queens this summer, running from June 5-7 at Flushing Meadows-Corona Park.
Theater fans get the opportunity to buy 2-for-1 tickets to 26 Broadway shows.
Nikki Glaser is hosting the Golden Globes for a second time and told CBS Mornings about the challenges of picking the perfect jokes.
Filip Forsberg scored the only goal in a shootout to lift the Predators over the Islanders 2-1 on Thursday night.
The Buffalo Sabres beat the New York Rangers 5-2 on Thursday night to give them 12 victories in their past 13 games.
The Pittsburgh Penguins beat the New Jersey Devils 4-1 on Thursday night for their sixth straight victory.
Paolo Banchero banked in a 3-pointer from the top of the key at the overtime buzzer to give the Magic a 104-103 victory over the Nets on Wednesday.
The Knicks snapped their four-game losing streak with a 123-111 victory over the Clippers on Wednesday night.
The people and businesses of Ridgewood, Queens, have banded together to help those impacted by the recent apartment building fire.
Student athletes at a high school in Queens have won both state and national video game championships.
Thousands of teachers across New York are participating in a statewide campaign demanding pension reform.
For the 48th year, El Museo del Barrio hosted a parade in East Harlem for Three Kings' Day.
City officials credit Project Restore, a paid mentorship and therapy initiative, with helping cut violence in Bed-Stuy and offering young men a path away from gangs.
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.
CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn has your First Alert Forecast for January 8 at 11 p.m.
New Jersey State Police are asking for the public's help with an aggravated assault investigation on a school bus. Investigators say a rock was thrown at the bus, shattering a window and seriously injuring a child. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal has the details.
A police investigation is underway in Hudson Square.
A crash on the lower level of the Verrazzano Bridge caused massive backups in Brooklyn on Thursday night.
Protests continued Thursday in both Minneapolis and New York City following the deadly ICE shooting of a driver inside her SUV on Wednesday. CBS News New York's Dick Brennan and Andrew Ramos report.
