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.
The AMC Kips Bay 15 on Second Avenue has been open since 1999 but will shut down at the end of 2026, according to a spokesperson.
Police are looking for the man who they say shot a customer and robbed a Bronx deli early Tuesday.
New York City students get free public transit rides with their OMNY cards, but express buses are excluded.
An 18-year-old was shot and killed during an armed robbery at an early morning car meetup in the Bronx Sunday. A woman who was also robbed in that incident spoke with CBS News New York.
An adult woman has become the first 9/11 victim identified using a new technique called forensic investigative genetic genealogy.
The AMC Kips Bay 15 on Second Avenue has been open since 1999 but will shut down at the end of 2026, according to a spokesperson.
Police are looking for the man who they say shot a customer and robbed a Bronx deli early Tuesday.
New York City students get free public transit rides with their OMNY cards, but express buses are excluded.
An 18-year-old was shot and killed during an armed robbery at an early morning car meetup in the Bronx Sunday. A woman who was also robbed in that incident spoke with CBS News New York.
An adult woman has become the first 9/11 victim identified using a new technique called forensic investigative genetic genealogy.
A nice stretch of weather kicks off the week in the New York City area before a heightened chance of rain returns.
Along with the increasingly humid conditions comes another chance of showers and storms overnight Saturday into Sunday.
Rainy weather returns to the New York City area Sunday, bringing with it the threat of flooding.
Bayonne, New Jersey, is heading to the Little League World Series after beating Darien, Connecticut, in the Metro Region Tournament on Friday.
We're in great shape on this Friday as we gear up for another weekend.
Dozens of syringes and other debris were found on the beach in Manasquan on the Jersey Shore over the weekend.
A New Jersey woman is trying to understand how a shocking message was left on her birthday dessert at a local restaurant.
A small earthquake was detected in Morris County, New Jersey, on Saturday, officials say.
A nice stretch of weather kicks off the week in the New York City area before a heightened chance of rain returns.
The boys from Bayonne, New Jersey, had their first loss of the season Sunday, but their Little League World Series journey isn't over yet.
The names include people who died from 9/11-related illnesses.
A man was arrested after investigators said they found 23 guns and hundreds of grams of various illegal drugs at his Long Island home.
A funeral was held Sunday for a Long Island woman who died after her SUV plunged into a backyard pool.
Suffolk County Police say officers rescued a family from a boat that ran aground in the mouth of the Fire Island Inlet early Sunday morning.
Long Island's Sun and Surf Beach Club remained closed Saturday, two days after it was ravaged by a tornado.
A coalition representing 1,000 minority-owned bodegas and supermarkets is suing to stop New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's plan to build five city-run grocery stores.
The Supreme Court divided 6-3 in granting the Trump administration's request for emergency relief.
The meeting came with Democrats expected to take control of the House in the November elections, which would put Jeffries in line to become the next House speaker.
Neel Kashkari, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, said the tariff fight with Canada could extend U.S. inflation, should the tense trade dynamic between the historically allied countries continue.
President Trump and first lady Melania Trump began the Freedom 250 Grand Prix IndyCar race through the streets of Washington, D.C, with a slow lap around the course.
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?
A New Yorker has tested positive for West Nile virus, the city health department announced Wednesday.
Researchers say an alarming study on cognitive decline is specific to the African American community in Newark, New Jersey.
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
Two more deaths have been reported in connection to the Legionnaires' disease cluster on the Upper East Side, health officials said Friday.
"Today, Elwood and I lost a great friend and collaborator, and the world lost one of the most naturally innovative drummers and a great and true son of Texas," ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons said in a statement.
Brian Hickerson and his brother, Zach, made the 911 call that brought first responders to the apartment where Hayden Panettiere was found unresponsive.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36. The coroner's office says she was found in cardiac arrest.
The lineup for the 2026 Global Citizen Festival in New York City was announced Thursday.
Latin music stars Marc Anthony, Feid, and others are set to perform at a benefit concert in Miami on August 16.
Defender James Sands made a spectacular goal clearance before scoring in first-half stoppage time to help NYCFC earn a 1-1 draw with the New England Revolution on Sunday.
It was Peters' third walk-off hit of the season.
The New York Yankees pulled away for an 8-3 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday.
The boys from Bayonne, New Jersey, had their first loss of the season Sunday, but their Little League World Series journey isn't over yet.
The New York Mets beat the AL Central-leading Chicago White Sox on Saturday night.
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.
Neighbors say Flushing Meadows Corona Park has been falling into disrepair for years.
The owner of a beloved Harlem food truck known for its burgers under $5 is retiring and selling the business.
The historic Art Deco bathhouse at Jacob Riis Park is getting a new life as the Rockaway Ocean Club. But as the long-dormant building reopens, some locals are questioning who will have access to its amenities.
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.
Investigators said a man attacked a 31-year-old passenger on a 2 train in the Bronx after an argument.
President Trump's administration is seeking to tighten the rules for mail voting ahead of the November midterm elections. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
Gov. Kathy Hochul signed the bill into law back in May, saying it will help protect immigrants from aggressive enforcement while they pursue asylum claims.
Surveillance video captured a gunman shooting a customer in a Bronx deli before stealing cash and running away. CBS News New York's Aziza Shuler reports.
The nice stretch of weather continues with a cooler start to Tuesday that turns into sunshine. CBS News New York Meteorologist Tony Sadiku has the forecast.
