Cornell Tech Breaks Ground On Roosevelt Island Campus
Bloomberg Philanthropies is donating $100 million to a Cornell University graduate school for a new high-tech New York City campus breaking ground Tuesday.
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Bloomberg Philanthropies is donating $100 million to a Cornell University graduate school for a new high-tech New York City campus breaking ground Tuesday.
The initiative is modeled after New York City's career and technical education programs.
Police Commissioner Bill Bratton was facing a backlash Wednesday over his assertion that the NYPD has a hard time recruiting African-American men as officers because many have arrest records.
The fine for a first-time offense would skyrocket from $1,000 to $10,000 and the maximum penalty would be $50,000.
A small group of demonstrators protested at New York City Hall against the possibility of hiring 1,000 new police officers.
Right now, there are about 800 Muslim uniformed police officers out of about 35,000. Of those, only about 20 are higher ranked officials.
New York City has seen a nearly 20 percent increase in homicides so far this year.
Mayor Bill de Blasio has made a rare appearance on a call-in radio show.
A new Quinnipiac University poll has bad news for lawmakers in Albany and Gov. Andrew Cuomo.
Appearing on "The Daily Show" on Tuesday, de Blasio acknowledged the city has seen an alarming spike in shootings this year, but also said it's an issue the Police Department is handling.
The results were determined by students who monitored 50 intersections in the Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens and Manhattan.
The two Democrats verbally sparred over the weekend about the state's legislative session -- especially the mayor's affordable housing plan.
The Health Department asserts that dogs at restaurants can create a risk to the health and safety of customers, restaurant workers and other dogs.
Developer SL Green Realty Corp. will invest about $220 million in critical improvements to Grand Central, allowing more trains to run during rush hour on the clogged 4-5-6 lines.
New York's attorney general Eric Schneiderman soon plans to submit broad and detailed legislation aimed at ending public corruption in Albany.
The mayor's visit comes at a critical time for lawmakers. The laws governing New York City's rent rules, the tax break and the policy giving the mayor control of local schools are set to expire.
The mayor admits the spike needs to be addressed, and said the NYPD will soon be announcing new strategies to fight gang on gang crime.
Prendergast indicated the first place PTC would likely be installed is n the Metro-North's New Haven line.
NYCHA has an operating deficit of nearly $100 million and some of its buildings are falling apart.
It would provide 11 percent in raises over about seven years. The agreement will save $3.4 billion in health care spending through 2018 and $1.3 billion in recurring savings every year after that.
A New York state assemblyman would like to see a tax on toilet paper flushed away.
An audit by New York City Comptroller Scott Stringer found subway tracks are filled with rats, dirt and garbage.
De Blasio will be speaking at the National Press Club Tuesday morning, followed by an afternoon speech on "the Progressive Agenda to Combat Income Inequality."
Sandra Lee, Food Network star and longtime girlfriend of Gov. Andrew Cuomo, has revealed she has breast cancer and will undergo a double mastectomy.
Despite the Central Park muggings and a dozen shootings over the weekend, Mayor Bill de Blasio was headed out-of-town for a controversial four-day trip to promote his progressive agenda.
Back in September, Judge Timothy Mazzei ruled all seven murder cases against him will be tried together.
It'll happen at 3 p.m. at the New Jersey State House.
Hochul is expected to lay out plans to move New York toward universal child care, and restrict 3-D printed ghost guns in the state.
Nurses say healthcare benefits and workplace safety are their main reasons for striking, and are refusing to go back to work until their demands are met.
Jesper Bratt and Ondrej Palat each scored twice and the New Jersey Devils beat the Minnesota Wild 5-2 to snap a four-game skid.
Back in September, Judge Timothy Mazzei ruled all seven murder cases against him will be tried together.
Hochul is expected to lay out plans to move New York toward universal child care, and restrict 3-D printed ghost guns in the state.
Nurses say healthcare benefits and workplace safety are their main reasons for striking, and are refusing to go back to work until their demands are met.
A three-year pilot run by the Brooklyn Justice Initiative and the Mayor's Office of Criminal Justice aims to improve court compliance and reduce recidivism by meeting participants where they live.
The New York City Council said one of its employees was detained on Monday by federal immigration officials during a routine immigration appointment in Nassau County.
Police in Danbury, Connecticut, are actively looking for a man who they believe fired a deadly gunshot that traveled through a wall and killed his neighbor.
There's plenty of sunshine is on the way to the Tri-State Area, but the First Alert Weather team is also tracking a round of snow later this week.
It was a mostly dry Sunday, until some snow squalls briefly hit the Tri-State Area on Sunday night.
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'll happen at 3 p.m. at the New Jersey State House.
The Paterson School District says the teacher accused of giving special needs students hot sauce as a form of discipline has been relieved of her duties.
Dozens of people were displaced as a result of the 6 a.m. Sunday blaze at the building on Washington and Hillyer Streets.
Prosecutors say Caneiro killed the family over his brother's plans to remove him from a technology company they shared after money allegedly disappeared from the firm.
There's plenty of sunshine is on the way to the Tri-State Area, but the First Alert Weather team is also tracking a round of snow later this week.
Back in September, Judge Timothy Mazzei ruled all seven murder cases against him will be tried together.
A new bill proposed in New York would target private businesses that don't quickly turn over surveillance footage after a crime. The legislation is named after the young employee killed at a Long Island CVS on Christmas Day.
There's plenty of sunshine is on the way to the Tri-State Area, but the First Alert Weather team is also tracking a round of snow later this week.
New York state is taking legal action against the Trump administration for halting construction of five offshore wind farms.
It was a mostly dry Sunday, until some snow squalls briefly hit the Tri-State Area on Sunday night.
It'll happen at 3 p.m. at the New Jersey State House.
Hochul is expected to lay out plans to move New York toward universal child care, and restrict 3-D printed ghost guns in the state.
The New York City Council said one of its employees was detained on Monday by federal immigration officials during a routine immigration appointment in Nassau County.
A new bill proposed in New York would target private businesses that don't quickly turn over surveillance footage after a crime. The legislation is named after the young employee killed at a Long Island CVS on Christmas Day.
Monday was moving day for Mayor Zohran Mamdani and his wife, as two vans brought the couple's things from their one-bedroom rent-stabilized apartment in Queens to Gracie Mansion.
Nurses say healthcare benefits and workplace safety are their main reasons for striking, and are refusing to go back to work until their demands are met.
Loved ones of patients at hospitals in New York City are concerned about care as nurses continue to strike due to failed contract negotiations on Monday.
The New York State Nurses Association said it called for the strike as negotiations stalled with the city's wealthiest hospitals.
The largest nurses strike ever in New York City is underway as thousands of NYSNA members walk off their jobs at major hospitals.
The potential for a major nurses strike in New York City is growing by the minute, with major hospitals and the New York State Nurses Association failing to get a deal done before Sunday's midnight deadline.
The 2026 Golden Globes honored the standouts in both film and television from last year. See the full list of winners and nominees.
Here is everything you need to know about how to watch and stream the 2026 Golden Globes.
Bob Weir wrote or co-wrote and sang lead vocals on Grateful Dead classics including "Sugar Magnolia," "One More Saturday Night" and "Mexicali Blues."
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.
Jesper Bratt and Ondrej Palat each scored twice and the New Jersey Devils beat the Minnesota Wild 5-2 to snap a four-game skid.
Cooper Flagg scored 27 points and matched a season high with three blocks, and Naji Marshall had three straight baskets down the stretch and finished with 22 points as the depleted Dallas Mavericks beat the Brooklyn Nets 113-105.
Berkly Catton scored the tiebreaking goal in the third period, and the Kraken rallied from two goals down and beat the Rangers 4-2 on Monday night.
Jalen Brunson had 26 points and the Knicks snapped the Trail Blazers' five-game winning streak with a 123-114 victory Sunday.
Cedric Coward hit two late 3-pointers and scored 21 points to help the Grizzlies hold off the Nets 103-98 on Sunday.
A three-year pilot run by the Brooklyn Justice Initiative and the Mayor's Office of Criminal Justice aims to improve court compliance and reduce recidivism by meeting participants where they live.
Harlem native Teyana Taylor wins her first major acting honor at the 83rd Golden Globes Awards for her performance in Paul Thomas Anderson's "One Battle After Another." Locals say it's a win for the whole neighborhood.
Legislation would protect and expand hunger programs and improve benefit security as New York pantries see rising demand.
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.
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.
The governor is expected to lay our plans to move New York toward universal child care, and to restrict 3D printed ghost guns in the state. CBS News New York's Aziza Shuler reports.
Four people are set to be sentenced Tuesday for their roles in the killing and dismembering of their two Amityville housemates, whose remains were found scattered in West Babylon, Bethpage State Park, and two other locations.
Nurses say healthcare benefits and workplace safety are their main reasons for striking, and are refusing to go back to work until their demands are met. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
The New York City Council said one of its employees was detained Monday by federal immigration officials during a routine immigration appointment in Nassau County. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock has a look at the First Alert Weather forecast, and explains why Tuesday is the pick of the week.
