De Blasio: Planned Festival Shows How Far Crown Heights Has Come Since Riots
Mayor Bill de Blasio said Thursday that he supports a planned festival marking the 25th anniversary of the four days of deadly riots in Crown Heights, Brooklyn.
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Mayor Bill de Blasio said Thursday that he supports a planned festival marking the 25th anniversary of the four days of deadly riots in Crown Heights, Brooklyn.
A suspect has been charged with the murder of an imam and his associate in Queens this past weekend, but community leaders want to know why the executions have not been classified as hate crimes.
Mayor Bill de Blasio and Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney are calling on Congress to pass emergency funding to help fight Zika.
A man was arrested and charged late Monday in the fatal shootings of an imam and his associate.
On Tuesday, Mark-Viverito tweeted a picture of a broken pedestrian signal with a polite message to the agency, asking that it be repaired. She thought the response she received was a joke.
U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) announced Monday that she will be sponsoring a bill to spend federal funds for expansion of manufacturing.
John Gotti, grandson of the deceased mob boss John Gotti nicknamed "Teflon Don," has been arrested and charged with six others in connection with a drug distribution ring, sources said.
Flags were flying at half-staff outside the French consulate on the Upper East Side Friday as extra security was seen outside.
New York City is becoming the nation's first city to require free tampons and sanitary pads in public schools, homeless shelters and jails.
The City Council Public Safety Committee on Tuesday approved a trio of bills aimed at police reform.
The city saw declines in reports of both homicides and shootings in the first half of 2016, according to crime statistics released on Monday.
The NYPD is telling officers to be extra vigilant while on patrol and all officers must be paired up for the time being.
Hundreds of people marched through Manhattan with signs and messages of frustration Thursday evening, after two police shootings that left African-American men dead this week.
Former Deputy Mayor Peter Powers, the right-hand man to Mayor Rudolph Giuliani, has died at the age of 72.
City Comptroller Scott Stringer offered a stinging assessment of Mayor Bill de Blasio's fundraising apparatus Thursday – labeling it nothing more than a slush fund.
Hillary Clinton will not face any criminal charges for her use of a private email server while secretary of state.
New York state Gov. Andrew Cuomo reacted Tuesday to reports that he knew more about the Bridgegate scandal than he let on.
Police said a man was seen on video grabbing a woman from behind before shoving a bag of feces down her pants.
Detectives investigating a suicide from a West Street roof found cocaine in the apartment, and a cell phone which led to three men described as major cocaine dealers.
Comptroller Scott Stringer is calling on the city to provide free sunscreen dispensers at public parks, beaches, playgrounds and pools.
VW admitted to installing software that turned on pollution controls during emissions testing then turned them off when the cars were on the road.
A new report issued Monday claims that 55 percent of unique Airbnb listings in New York City are for an entire apartment or home and likely violate state law.
NYPD Chief of Detectives Robert Boyce said Marcus Dobson was seen on surveillance video entering and leaving his grandfather Reynold Dobson's apartment at 120 Bellamy Loop.
Mayor Bill de Blasio on Thursday told New Yorkers that the city will stand by the immigrant population -- even as the U.S. Supreme Court ruled against immigration reforms.
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority on Wednesday was taking to heart complaints from Gov. Andrew Cuomo that reported sex crimes are on the rise in the subway system.
A street renaming was held Saturday in the Bronx to honor Det. Didarul Islam, the NYPD officer who was killed in the July 2025 Midtown office shooting.
Influencer brothers Andrew and Tristan Tate have been arrested by federal authorities Saturday in Miami.
U.S. forces launched a new round of airstrikes against Iran Saturday evening at the direction of President Trump following the deaths of two U.S. service members.
Kyle Schwarber hit his major league-leading 33rd home run, fellow All-Star Jesús Luzardo allowed two hits in five strong innings to lead the Phillies past the Mets.
It was the highest-scoring World Cup game since Hungary beat El Salvador 10-1 in 1982.
A street renaming was held Saturday in the Bronx to honor Det. Didarul Islam, the NYPD officer who was killed in the July 2025 Midtown office shooting.
A flash flood warning has been issued for parts of New York and New Jersey on Saturday as severe storms sweep through the Tri-State Area.
A toddler fell from a window at a Bronx apartment building Friday evening.
One death has been reported in connection to the Legionnaires' disease cluster on New York City's Upper East Side, health officials say.
Friday marked 30 years since TWA Flight 800 exploded in midair off of Long Island minutes after taking off from JFK Airport en route to Paris.
A flash flood warning has been issued for parts of New York and New Jersey on Saturday as severe storms sweep through the Tri-State Area.
While the air quality is improving, haze still lingers as New Yorkers brace for upcoming rain and possibly severe storms Saturday.
A tornado warning was issued in parts of New Jersey on Thursday evening.
A heat advisory is in effect until Wednesday night for most of the Tri-State Area, with feels-like temperatures reaching into the 100s.
The Tri-State Area is dealing with extreme heat as cooling centers, pools, parks and other resources try to keep residents cool.
A flash flood warning has been issued for parts of New York and New Jersey on Saturday as severe storms sweep through the Tri-State Area.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez plans to attend Sunday's World Cup final against Argentina, his office says.
New age requirements, licensing rules and penalties for violations for e-bikes and electric scooters take effect in New Jersey on Sunday.
For the first time, a federal appeals court ruled the Garden State's weapons ban violates the Second Amendment.
Farmers in New Jersey say the cyclosporiasis outbreaks across the country are providing an opportunity to get to know your local farmer.
A memorial service was held on Long Island on Friday night for victims of TWA Flight 800, marking 30 years since the deadly crash. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
A large gun and drug bust in Nassau County led to six arrests.
Friday marks 30 years since TWA Flight 800 exploded in midair off of Long Island minutes after taking off from JFK Airport en route to Paris. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
Friday marked 30 years since TWA Flight 800 exploded in midair off of Long Island minutes after taking off from JFK Airport en route to Paris.
A former cargo ship captain pleaded guilty on Wednesday to drugging and raping a U.S. Merchant Marine Academy cadet.
It will be the first meeting between President Trump and Sheinbaum since December after months of verbal sparring. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is also expected to attend.
President Trump gave a primetime address on elections tonight, as he remains focused on the 2020 race.
The "Rental Ripoff" report was released Thursday morning, stemming from months of hearings where hundreds of tenants across the city stepped forward to air their grievances.
New York City officials confirmed Wednesday that outreach teams were midway through efforts to help the homeless at a sprawling West Side encampment before dismantling their living spaces.
Part of President Trump's speech Thursday night is expected to touch on previously unreported alleged Chinese meddling in U.S. elections, according to sources familiar with the matter.
One death has been reported in connection to the Legionnaires' disease cluster on New York City's Upper East Side, health officials say.
Farmers in New Jersey say the cyclosporiasis outbreaks across the country are providing an opportunity to get to know your local farmer.
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell has been linked to a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people, the CDC said.
A Queens man says he had trouble eating and drinking while suffering from cyclosporiasis.
Brenda Fricker won an Academy Award for 1989's "My Left Foot," played the Pigeon Lady in "Home Alone 2" and appeared in "A Time to Kill" and "So I Married an Axe Murderer."
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
The final show of Jay-Z's anniversary concert series at Yankee Stadium was delayed for hours after hundreds of ticketless fans flooded the gates and breached security, according to officials.
Jay-Z and some very special guests took over Yankee Stadium on Friday night, performing to a sold-out crowd.
Bonnie Tyler, the Welsh pop star best known for singing the chart-topping power ballad "Total Eclipse of the Heart" in 1983, has died. She was 75.
Kyle Schwarber hit his major league-leading 33rd home run, fellow All-Star Jesús Luzardo allowed two hits in five strong innings to lead the Phillies past the Mets.
It was the highest-scoring World Cup game since Hungary beat El Salvador 10-1 in 1982.
Saturday's Yankees-Dodgers game has been rescheduled due to potentially severe thunderstorms in the forecast.
It will be the first meeting between President Trump and Sheinbaum since December after months of verbal sparring. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is also expected to attend.
Max Muncy hit a two-run homer in the seventh inning on Gerrit Cole's 103rd and final pitch, lifting the Dodgers over the Yankees 2-1 on Friday night.
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.
Two Upper West Side children went on a mission to visit 40 playgrounds in one day, hoping to set a record.
Eddie Palmieri, the East Harlem legend who revolutionized Latin music, now has a street renamed in his honor.
Services for the UnderServed's urban gardens and beehives provide therapeutic opportunities for New Yorkers with intellectual and developmental disabilities and behavioral health challenges
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.
CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock has your weather forecast for July 18 at 10 p.m.
CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock has your weather forecast for July 18 at 9 p.m.
A street renaming was held Saturday in the Bronx to honor Det. Didarul Islam, the NYPD officer who was killed in the July 2025 Midtown office shooting. CBS News New York's Kristie Keleshian reports.
CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock has your weather forecast for July 18 at 8 p.m.
CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock has your weather forecast for July 18 at 7:30 p.m.
