City Council Set To Crack Down On 'Immigration Experts' Taking Advantage Of Immigrants
Recent arrivals in the United States are being cheated out of thousands of dollars, and the City Council is taking action.
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Recent arrivals in the United States are being cheated out of thousands of dollars, and the City Council is taking action.
The Investigative Committee said in a statement on Tuesday that they believe Akbardzhon Dzhalilov set off a bomb on a train that killed 14 people and wounded dozens.
While Mayor Bill de Blasio wants to shut down Rikers Island, he disagrees with a report suggesting that to do that, new jails should be built in all five boroughs.
Tyrone Howard was sentenced to life in prison Monday for killing 33-year-old Officer Randolph Holder.
Even after meeting with politicians in Washington, NYPD Commissioner James O'Neill is still worried that New York City will get shortchanged by the federal government.
Mayor Bill de Blasio's ability to pay back his lawyers for investigations into his fundraising practices were delivered a blow Wednesday.
The New York City Department of Investigation said in a new report Tuesday that despite being told by the NYPD, the city's Housing Authority continues to allow violent criminals and gang members to live in public housing.
Two New York state lawmakers are sponsoring a bill they say could have possibly prevented the March 16 death of a Bronx EMT run down by her car-jacked ambulance.
Mayor Bill de Blasio refused to answer questions about an arrest in a racially-motived Midtown homicide and other topics Thursday, instead stalking away from a news conference.
The suspect, identified as 28-year-old James Harris Jackson from Baltimore, surrendered just after midnight Wednesday after seeing himself on the news.
The NYPD is increasing security at high-profile locations across the city in wake of a deadly terror attack in London.
A man who turned himself in to police following a deadly stabbing in Midtown Manhattan told police he came to New York from Maryland to target black men, authorities said.
WCBS reporter Rich Lamb looks back on the green, gold, and shamrocks he's seen over the years, and the one year he asked the Cardinal about his underwear.
No criminal charges will be brought against Mayor Bill de Blasio, his staff or others acting on his behalf in a corruption probe focused on campaign fundraising efforts, state and federal prosecutors said.
>All above-ground Metropolitan Transportation Authority train service will be shut down beginning at 4 a.m. Tuesday as a dangerous snowstorm blows into the area.
The joint state-city reward is now up to $20,000 from the state's current $5,000 reward.
The threat targeting the facility on Eastern Parkway in Crown Heights came in via email at around 8:30 a.m.
An agreement that settles lawsuits accusing the NYPD of violating basic rights in Muslim communities after Sept. 11, 2001, has been revised to build in more oversight.
New Jersey political leaders showed their support for the Jewish community, condemning the rise of anti-Semitic threats and incidents.
The latest poll indicates that Mayor Bill de Blasio is well positioned to win reelection this year.
When it comes to getting out of parking tickets, creativity seems to be the word of the day.
Mayor Bill de Blasio has been grilled about the sudden firing of a city official involved in two of the matters being probed by federal prosecutors, as a new poll gives him low marks for handling political corruption.
Mayor Bill de Blasio outlined his plan to combat homelessness in the city Tuesday.
A number of the rooms are to be transformed into condos, and the vintage 1931 hotel will get a freshening up.
Sixty-five lawmakers and a transit group were demanding Monday that Gov. Andrew Cuomo find a way to replace $65 million that he plans to cut from the Metropolitan Transportation Authority budget.
Once an elementary school teacher in the Bronx, Kamar Samuels now leads the nation's largest school system under NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
Richard Codey, the former governor of New Jersey and the state's longest-serving lawmaker, has died, his family announced.
The potential for a major nurses strike in New York City is growing by the minute Sunday, as hospitals and the New York State Nurses Association remain without a deal.
Here is everything you need to know about how to watch and stream the 2026 Golden Globes live.
As activists say Iran's anti-government unrest has seen at least 538 people killed, the nation's rulers threaten protesters and U.S. forces across the Mideast.
Once an elementary school teacher in the Bronx, Kamar Samuels now leads the nation's largest school system under NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
The potential for a major nurses strike in New York City is growing by the minute Sunday, as hospitals and the New York State Nurses Association remain without a deal.
At least 100 demonstrators took to New York City's Federal Plaza in the rain Saturday afternoon to condemn the shooting.
New York City is committing $4 million to expand public bathroom access across the five boroughs, Mayor Mamdani announced Saturday.
A 17-year-old boy was stabbed to death on a residential Queens street Friday afternoon, and another teen has been charged with murder, police say.
It was quite a soggy Saturday across the Tri-State Area. Here's how the weather is expected to play out for the rest of the weekend.
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 will feel more like March than January.
While Tuesday may have some bumps, the trend is toward milder, more pleasant weather.
Richard Codey, the former governor of New Jersey and the state's longest-serving lawmaker, has died, his family announced.
There were two deadly shootings in Middlesex County, New Jersey, just hours apart this weekend, both involving teenagers.
It was quite a soggy Saturday across the Tri-State Area. Here's how the weather is expected to play out for the rest of the weekend.
New Jersey has confirmed its first pediatric flu death of the 2025-26 season, which health leaders warn has been seeing cases spread at alarming rates.
Police say a rock was thrown at a school bus on the New Jersey Turnpike, shattering a window and seriously injuring a young child.
New York state is taking legal action against the Trump administration for halting construction of five offshore wind farms.
It was quite a soggy Saturday across the Tri-State Area. Here's how the weather is expected to play out for the rest of the weekend.
Enjoy the spring preview while it lasts because umbrellas will be your best friend this weekend!
John Pillaccio, accused in the fatal stabbing of a CVS employee on Long Island on Christmas Day, appeared before a judge on Wednesday.
It will feel more like March than January.
Once an elementary school teacher in the Bronx, Kamar Samuels now leads the nation's largest school system under NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
Richard Codey, the former governor of New Jersey and the state's longest-serving lawmaker, has died, his family announced.
A federal judge has temporarily blocked HHS from halting $10 billion in social services funding to five states, a move the agency argued was necessary to crack down on fraud — but the states called unconstitutional.
Legislation would protect and expand hunger programs and improve benefit security as New York pantries see rising demand.
Electric vehicles could soon be in the crosshairs of Congress, with a new bill that would force more rigorous safety standards.
The potential for a major nurses strike in New York City is growing by the minute Sunday, as hospitals and the New York State Nurses Association remain without a deal.
New Jersey has confirmed its first pediatric flu death of the 2025-26 season, which health leaders warn has been seeing cases spread at alarming rates.
A potentially deadly and drug-resistant fungus is spreading nationwide, including New York and New Jersey.
Brooklyn-based Maimonides Health is merging with NYC Health + Hospitals, New York City health leaders announced.
New Jersey state health officials are warning of potential measles exposures at Newark Liberty International Airport before Christmas.
Here is everything you need to know about how to watch and stream the 2026 Golden Globes live.
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.
The annual festival will return to Queens this summer, running from June 5-7 at Flushing Meadows-Corona Park.
The Islanders beat the Wild 4-3 on Saturday night.
Pavel Zacha recorded his first career hat trick - one of his goals coming while most of New York's players were in the locker room at the end of the first period - and the Boston Bruins coasted past the Rangers 10-2 on Saturday.
Devin Booker scored 31 points and Dillon Brooks added 27 as the Phoenix Suns beat the New York Knicks 112-107 on Friday night.
James Harden scored 31 points, Kawhi Leonard had 26 and the Clippers beat the Nets 121-105 on Friday night.
Filip Forsberg scored the only goal in a shootout to lift the Predators over the Islanders 2-1 on Thursday night.
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.
Thousands of teachers across New York are participating in a statewide campaign demanding pension reform.
For the 48th year, El Museo del Barrio hosted a parade in East Harlem for Three Kings' Day.
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.
New Yorkers are weighing in on safe driving and whether vision tests should be required to renew licenses.
Long Island ranks 13th nationally in human trafficking rates, says Neela Mukherjee Lockel, who heads a nonprofit network that works with vulnerable communities and victims.
Kamar Samuels has been in the New York City school system for over 20 years. He started as an elementary school teacher in the Bronx and worked his way up to principal, superintendent and now the big boss.
New York City has a new schools chancellor to grapple with a system facing major challenges.
Tensions are rising in the U.S. amid more ICE protests following the fatal shooting of Renee Good in Minneapolis. CBS News' Cristian Benavides reports.
