City Council Approves Gender Neutral Bathroom Legislation
The measure, sponsored by council member Daniel Dromm would require single-occupant toilets to be available for people of all genders.
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The measure, sponsored by council member Daniel Dromm would require single-occupant toilets to be available for people of all genders.
New York City is on track to become the nation's first city to require free tampons and sanitary pads in public schools, homeless shelters and jails after lawmakers approved the idea Tuesday amid a national discussion of the costs of having a period.
Democrat Reps. Carolyn Maloney, Nydia Velazquez and Hakeem Jeffries and Jerry Nadler were joined by local representatives on the steps of City Hall Friday to demand action on gun control.
A new CBS News poll shows Hillary Clinton holding a six-point lead nationally over Donald Trump in the presidential race.
Officials say residents can expect a greater police presence and a heightened sense of security in the city.
A suspect was seen on surveillance video about a block away from First Central Baptist Church on Wright Street where investigators said a Molotov cocktail was thrown early Thursday.
Mayoral control over New York City schools expires at the end of the month, and talk about an extension remains a hot-button political issue.
A Brooklyn postal worker seen on video being arrested by police on his route earlier this year wants to sue the city.
New York City's top financial officer says the city's child welfare agency didn't properly monitor providers who were supervising troubled minors as part of a citywide juvenile justice program.
The ongoing ill will between City Hall and Albany has taken a new turn.
City Comptroller Scott Stringer is often mentioned as a possible primary opponent in next year's mayoral race, and he turned his rhetoric up a notch on Tuesday.
Investigators said fans were waiting for hip-hop artist T.I. to perform when gunfire erupted in a green room area.
The new measures include a review and regular safety sweeps of city-owned or managed properties under elevated transportation areas.
New York City will reduce the penalties for minor offenses like littering and public urination under a package of bills approved by the City Council on Wednesday.
De Blasio has a 41 percent job approval rating in the Quinnipiac University poll released Tuesday. That is down from 50 percent in the pollster's last survey in January.
New York's attorney general has sued Domino's Pizza Inc., affiliates and three franchisees alleging they underpaid workers based on payroll reports generated by the parent company's computer system.
The New York City Council is poised to pass criminal justice reforms that would curtail the punishments for low-level offenses such as urinating in public.
The New York Civil Liberties Union is raising concerns over privacy issues with an NYPD crime-fighting tool known as the Stingray.
In this installment of WCBS Conversation, WCBS 880 reporter Rich Lamb sits down with New York City First Lady Chirlane McCray.
Mayor Bill de Blasio fielded questions Wednesday about the investigation into his fundraising, saying his administration is doing its own digging.
The NYPD sent a strong message on Tuesday, as Police Commissioner Bratton oversaw the demolition of dozens of illegal bikes and ATVs.
City Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito had some harsh words Friday for a plan by the Obama administration to round up and deport hundreds of illegal immigrants.
A new controversy struck Mayor Bill de Blasio's administration Friday, involving a real estate deal in Harlem, a developer's political contribution, and plenty of community outrage.
The NYPD has declared all-out war on New York City gangs.
Last week, the City Council voted 28 to 20 to approve a bill that would require shoppers to be charged a nickel for each bag.
With tickets to the U.S. Open skyrocketing, tennis advocates in the Harlem community are working to make the sport more accessible for New Yorkers.
People were spotted climbing into a manhole in Wantagh. It comes after numerous similar incidents in New York City.
Rescuers pulled out survivors and helicopters ferried people to safety as Nepal and China raced to respond after catastrophic flash floods killed hundreds of people.
The Milwaukee Brewers beat the New York Mets 8-2 on Thursday night.
Christian Walker had three hits and Jeremy Peña added a solo shot to power the Astros to a 5-1 victory over the Yankees on Thursday night.
With tickets to the U.S. Open skyrocketing, tennis advocates in the Harlem community are working to make the sport more accessible for New Yorkers.
Some families in Queens are desperate for answers as rescue teams continue to search for hundreds of people missing along the Nepal-China border.
A new electronic device that's the size of a grain of rice is making a big difference for heart patients.
Some people living in Queens have faced flooding several times this summer.
Two air traffic controllers at LaGuardia Airport left work early on the night of a deadly runway collision in March, a source familiar with the situation told CBS News.
ICE is defending operations they are conducting this week in Danbury, Connecticut, as some residents say they feel uneasy at what they are seeing on the streets.
Severe weather warnings have started popping up as strong storms make their way through New York City and most of the Tri-State Area.
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.
As students get ready to go back to school, one New Jersey school district is taking a first-in-the-state approach to limit screen time.
Lightning may have started a church fire in Bergen County, New Jersey, on Thursday morning, neighbors say.
Heavy rains brought more flooding to New Jersey on Thursday, which has endured repeated damaging floods so far this summer.
A crash involving a pickup truck and an electric dirt bike left an 11-year-old girl dead in Ocean County, New Jersey, authorities said.
Severe weather warnings have started popping up as strong storms make their way through New York City and most of the Tri-State Area.
People were spotted climbing into a manhole in Wantagh. It comes after numerous similar incidents in New York City.
A new electronic device that's the size of a grain of rice is making a big difference for heart patients.
Severe weather warnings have started popping up as strong storms make their way through New York City and most of the Tri-State Area.
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman says he will comply with New York's new law restricting police cooperation with ICE, but first, he blasted the governor. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
Huntington native Jack Kennedy, 18, is making his Grand Slam debut in the U.S. Open this year.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is backtracking again on the controversial rollout of his pied-à-terre tax.
The surge in arrests comes as the White House pushes ICE to hit a target of 2,000 per day.
Fifteen sheriffs across New York are asking a judge to block a new law preventing local law enforcement agencies from working with Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents.
The Trump administration said it may need to demolish the Kennedy Center if a plan to close the building for two years as part of a controversial renovation project pushed by President Trump and the organization's board is blocked.
State officials sent letters to agencies across New York instructing them to unwind agreements with ICE by Tuesday.
A new electronic device that's the size of a grain of rice is making a big difference for heart patients.
Pennsylvania has recorded its first two deaths connected to measles in 35 years.
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.
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
President Trump said that he would be "lowering the American flag" throughout the nation for one week in Dolly Parton's honor.
NYC's Empire State Building paid tribute to music legend Dolly Parton Tuesday night. Parton, 80, died Tuesday in Nashville, her family announced.
Dolly Parton became an icon over her six-decade career as a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, movie and TV star and theme park owner who donated millions to help others.
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.
The Milwaukee Brewers beat the New York Mets 8-2 on Thursday night.
Christian Walker had three hits and Jeremy Peña added a solo shot to power the Astros to a 5-1 victory over the Yankees on Thursday night.
The Brewers beat the Mets 8-1 on Wednesday night, overcoming an injury to starter Dustin May after one pitch.
The New York Yankees pulled away for a 9-3 victory over the Houston Astros on Wednesday night.
Huntington native Jack Kennedy, 18, is making his Grand Slam debut in the U.S. Open this year.
With tickets to the U.S. Open skyrocketing, tennis advocates in the Harlem community are working to make the sport more accessible for New Yorkers.
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.
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.
A heavy amount of rainfall fell in a short period of time, turning streets into rivers. CBS News New York's Nick Caloway reports.
There could be an isolated chance of rain Friday, but the weekend weather is looking spectacular. CBS News New York Meteorologist Tony Sadiku has the forecast.
Fans across the country are mourning the loss of beloved music star and philanthropist Dolly Parton.
President Trump's helicopter had trouble communicating with air traffic controllers Thursday, which happened for the second time this month.
A fire broke out just after 5 a.m. Friday at Richmond Terrace Houses in Staten Island, sending 13 people to the hospital, according to the FDNY.
