De Blasio Out To Change Federal Government's Relationship With NYC
Mayor-elect Bill de Blasio is on "a mission" of sorts. He wants to begin influencing the national agenda on a host of issues that pertain directly to New York City.
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Mayor-elect Bill de Blasio is on "a mission" of sorts. He wants to begin influencing the national agenda on a host of issues that pertain directly to New York City.
In only his first year, the pope was selected by the magazine's editors as the person who had the greatest impact on the world, for good or bad, during 2013.
State Sen. Liz Krueger said her bill would bring in hundreds of millions of dollars in revenue for the state.
A recent poll shows more than half of Americans are not happy with the health care exchange rollout.
The New York City Council passed legislation Tuesday honoring a 4-year-old girl who was struck and killed by a sport utility vehicle in June.
The senator is taking issue with the EPA's interpretation of a 2011 law. He says Congress didn't intend for hydrants to be included in the new reduced-lead drinking water standards.
The iconic characters can't lift off Thursday if sustained winds exceed 23 mph and gusts exceed 34 mph.
De Blasio campaigned on a platform of adding a tax on households making more than $500,000 a year to cover the costs of universal pre-kindergarten and after-school programs.
In the wake of the 50th anniversary of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, a member of a board that collected records on the assassination in the 1990s talked about its process and findings.
The nation paused to mark the 50th anniversary of the assassination of President John F. Kennedy on Friday.
After 12 years in office, New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg says he is presenting mayor-elect Bill de Blasio with a balanced budget.
A pair of City Council committees are holding a hearing Wednesday on allegations of racial bias in New York City department stores.
The legislation makes New York the first large city or state in the country to prohibit sales to young adults.
The number of street stops under the NYPD stop-and-frisk policy has plummeted 80 percent in recent months compared with the same time last year, and officers are recovering fewer weapons, according to police department data obtained Monday.
Mayor Michael Bloomberg was on hand for the ribbon-cutting ceremony at the 121st Precinct located at 970 Richmond Avenue in the Graniteville section of Staten Island.
The Philippines' main disaster response agency raised the death toll Friday to 3,621, up from the previous figure of 2,360. Most of the casualties occurred on Leyte and Samar islands. It said 1,140 people are missing and more than 12,000 injured.
De Blasio said he'd tax those making $500,000 or more to cover the cost of universal pre-K. Any tax would have to be approved by the state legislature and be signed by Gov. Cuomo.
On Veterans Day, Americans across the nation are honoring the sacrifices and service of the nation's armed forces with parades, wreath-laying ceremonies and other events.
The Democrat was elected last week and takes office Jan. 1. He returned to New York after spending several days in Puerto Rico for a political conference and some vacation time.
Some Brooklyn college students have begun a campaign in hopes of a visit to the borough from Pope Francis.
A federal judge has ruled that New York City has violated the law by failing to adequately plan for the evacuation and protection of disabled people during emergencies such as Superstorm Sandy or the Sept. 11 attacks.
In his latest move, Pope Francis has ordered bishops to do some survey work to find out what the faithful really think about the church's teachings on marriage and family.
Emboldened by a historic landslide, Bill de Blasio seeks to push ahead with an ambitious liberal agenda aimed at easing the economic inequality.
In his victory speech as mayor-elect of New York City Tuesday night, Democrat Bill de Blasio declaed a mandate to repair the inequality he said has left the city suffering, and said as mayor, "I work for you."
Democratic mayoral candidate Bill de Blasio hit the campaign trail Sunday with several events around the city.
New security camera footage shows the moments a man set off fireworks, shot an airsoft gun and lit the outside of a federal building in Manhattan on fire.
The two Georgia men attempted to steal more than $550,000 from New York as part of a fraudulent film tax credits operation, prosecutors said.
An old brick sewer collapsed under a street in Yonkers, opening up a big sinkhole Thursday morning.
There were 89 people arrested in the New York area over the course of the World Cup, the NYPD said.
Police responded just after 5:30 a.m. to an intersection in College Point where they found a 47-year-old man stabbed multiple times.
New security camera footage shows the moments a man set off fireworks, shot an airsoft gun and lit the outside of a federal building in Manhattan on fire.
An old brick sewer collapsed under a street in Yonkers, opening up a big sinkhole Thursday morning.
Police responded just after 5:30 a.m. to an intersection in College Point where they found a 47-year-old man stabbed multiple times.
Sgt. Angel Rampersad, 28, died during an Iranian missile attack on a U.S. military base in Jordan.
Parents in Harlem say their children's walk to summer camp is littered with trash, illegal dumping and a growing encampment.
Severe weather impacted the entire region on Tuesday, with watches and warnings throughout the CBS News New York viewing area.
Stormy weather will return to the New York City area Tuesday after a brief reprieve.
Storms brought flooding rains, damaging winds, hail and lightning to New York and New Jersey on Saturday.
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.
Edison, one of New Jersey's largest municipalities, has furloughed hundreds of workers as they deal with budget woes.
The National Weather Service on Wednesday confirmed four tornadoes touched down in northern New Jersey and New York during severe storms on Tuesday.
There were two confirmed tornadoes in northern New Jersey on Tuesday.
Severe weather impacted the entire region on Tuesday, with watches and warnings throughout the CBS News New York viewing area.
There have been major developments in the case of a social media influencer who was gunned down last summer on the Cross County Parkway in Westchester.
There was a public hearing on Tuesday night over a proposed Islamic boarding school and mosque in the Long Island hamlet of Bay Shore.
An electrical transformer caught fire outside the Nassau County Court Building on Long Island on Tuesday.
There was a special celebration at Long Island Children's Hospital on Tuesday for two facility dogs who bring comfort to young patients. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
Studies show older adults are among the safest drivers on the road, but crashes involving seniors are on the rise.
Severe weather impacted the entire region on Tuesday, with watches and warnings throughout the CBS News New York viewing area.
New York City says the average bus speed on Fordham Road in the Bronx is 5 mph, which is why ground was broken Wednesday on a major redesign.
A June 1 trial date was set Wednesday for Nicolás Maduro and his wife to face drug trafficking charges.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani conceded late Tuesday that the city does not have the authority to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Despite promises of action from Mayor Zohran Mamdani, the blocks-long homeless encampments on the West Side of Manhattan continue to stir controversy.
An attorney representing an Upper East Side woman whose husband just died from Legionnaires' disease is planning to take legal action.
Thirty-four cooling towers at 33 buildings on the Upper East Side tested positive for live Legionella bacteria, the New York City Health Department announced Tuesday.
An attorney representing an Upper East Side woman whose husband just died from Legionnaires' disease is planning to take legal action.
Studies show older adults are among the safest drivers on the road, but crashes involving seniors are on the rise.
For the third day in a row, the NYC Health Department has announced a death in the Upper East Side Legionnaires' disease cluster.
A second death has been reported in connection to the Legionnaires' disease cluster on the Upper East Side, health officials said Saturday.
Madonna, Justin Bieber, BTS and Shakira each brought a bit of one of their hits to the World Cup's first halftime show in a whirlwind performance Sunday that also squeezed in Burna Boy, Ted Lasso and many Muppets.
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.
There were 89 people arrested in the New York area over the course of the World Cup, the NYPD said.
Nicolás Fernández scored on a first-half penalty kick and Agustín Ojeda found the net in the second half to help New York City FC hold off the Columbus Crew 2-1 on Wednesday night.
The Philadelphia Union beat the New York Red Bulls 3-1 on Wednesday night for their first win in more than three months.
The New York Yankees beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 2-0 Wednesday night for a doubleheader split.
Joey Ortiz went 3 for 3 and was a homer away from the cycle to help the Brewers defeat the Mets 4-3 on Wednesday.
Parents in Harlem say their children's walk to summer camp is littered with trash, illegal dumping and a growing encampment.
A specialized program from God's Love We Deliver is serving nearly 400 veterans with medically tailored meals, while helping combat isolation and ease the challenges of life after military service.
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.
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.
It's amazing weather with temperatures in the high 70s, with a nice stretch to continue through the weekend. CBS News New York Meteorologist John Elliott has the forecast.
Pablo is a 2-year-old chihuahua who has a very sweet personality, is very quiet and likes to be around people.
An orca was spotted off the Long Island coast near Montauk in a rare sighting.
Organizers announced plans for the parade that will take place on Sunday, Aug. 9, but more festivities start earlier.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill said surveillance pricing is when companies keep track of what products you're searching for online and use that data to charge you more on supermarket websites.
