"The Point" with Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson
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Adams, officials headed for showdown over closing Rikers Island
Adams raised questions about whether closing Rikers is the right move for public safety. But advocates and elected officials were having none of it.
Mayor Adams wants City Council to rethink plan to close Rikers Island
Mayor Eric Adams wants the City Council to rethink its plan to close Rikers in four years, but Council Speaker Adrienne Adams says "no way." CBS New York political reporter Marcia Kramer has the story. Read more: https://cbsn.ws/3R3HVT0
Adams headed for showdown with City Council over closing Rikers Island
Supporters rallied to demand Adams comply with the 2027 deadline to close Rikers.
Mayor asks City Council to rethink closing Rikers Island
He says it's a public safety issue.
Mayor Adams calls on City Council to reconsider closing Rikers Island
Mayor Eric Adams is calling on the City Council to rethink the plan to close Rikers Island in 2027.
NYC Correction Department: Inmate died at Rikers Island on Tuesday
New York City's correction department says an inmate died at Rikers Island on Tuesday. Read more: https://cbsn.ws/45kQHQA
Inmate dies in Rikers Island custody
The 33-year-old was found unresponsive in his cell early Tuesday morning.
Another detainee dies at Rikers Island
Donny Ubiera, 33, was found unresponsive in his cell Tuesday. He's the eighth detainee to die in custody this year.
The Point: Adrienne Adams on asylum seekers, housing crisis & closing Rikers
New York City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams' job is to ride herd on the 51 members of the city's legislature, the group that serves as a check and balance to the mayor's power.
Adrienne Adams: Asylum seeker crisis is #1 issue facing New York City
New York City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams' job is to ride herd on the 51 members of the city's legislature, which serves as a check and balance to the mayor's power. Watch Adams on "The Point with Marcia Kramer."
Audit finds fault with Rikers Island fire safety inspections
Required fire safety inspections at the north infirmary were not performed for at least a year, according to a new department audit.
NYC comptroller says city spending "way too much" to detain Rikers inmates
Comptroller Brad Lander says New York City is spending "way too much money" to detain people on Rikers Island.
Brad Lander says NYC spending "way too much" to detain Rikers inmates
Comptroller Brad Lander is the keeper of the New York City purse and one of only three citywide elected officials. Watch his conversation on "The Point with Marcia Kramer."
Rikers Island on trial in Foley Square amid calls for federal takeover
Mayor Eric Adams says he's up to the job of fixing things on Rikers Island amid a federal court showdown over who should run the jails. Prosecutors and advocates want the feds to take over. CBS New York political reporter Marcia Kramer has the story. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3DNnHVI
Manhattan judge hears arguments on future of Rikers Island
At issue is whether the jail complex should remain under city control or be put under federal receivership.
Exclusive: Rikers Island reunites incarcerated women with families
CBS New York got an exclusive inside look at a community engagement day on Rikers Island. It brings together incarcerated women nearing release and their families. CBS New York's Jennifer Bisram reports. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3OQplw8
Rikers Island reunites incarcerated women with families
Ten women nearing release were chosen to take part in the four-hour carnival-themed family day.
City Council members defend Rikers Island conditions after critical report
A group of City Council members says conditions have improved by leaps and bounds at Rikers Island. CBS New York political reporter Marcia Kramer says it comes after a new report by a federal monitor slammed city efforts yet again. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/44XOBpT
NYC lawmakers at odds with federal monitor's report on Rikers Island
Its much better assessment comes after a new report by the monitor slammed city efforts yet again.
Federal monitor releases latest Rikers Island report
Despite the risk of losing control over the jail complex, the city does not appear to be making any meaningful changes, according to the report.
Family of Rikers inmate who died wants answers
The family of a Rikers inmate wants answers after their relative was found unresponsive in a jail cell Sunday and later died. CBS New York investigative reporter Tim McNicholas has learned three jail employees are facing discipline.
Rally at City Hall after 7th Rikers detainee dies
A rally is being held Tuesday at City Hall, calling for major changes to New York City's jails after another Rikers Island detainee died over the weekend. CBS New York's Tim McNicholas hears from those gathered there.
Death of 7th Rikers detainee renews calls for takeover
CBS New York has learned three jail employees are facing discipline for violations stemming from the death.
Rally today after latest Rikers death
The incident is renewing calls to reformat the facility and bolstering those who support a federal takeover. CBS New York's Zinnia Maldonado has the latest.
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Tropical Storm Ophelia forms, messy weekend ahead
Tropical Storm Ophelia has formed off the East Coast and is expected to cause a messy weekend in the Tri-State Area.
Judge hits 3 homers as Yankees beat Diamondbacks
It was the second career three-homer game for Judge — both in the past month.
Bohm's RBI single in 10th lifts Phillies past Mets
The Mets were mathematically eliminated from playoff contention.
Crews on scene of possible house explosion in West Milford
Chopper 2 was over the scene as firefighters searched through the collapsed rubble on Banker Road.
NTSB begins investigation into Farmingdale H.S. bus crash
The NTSB says their investigation is expected to take about five to seven days.
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Tropical Storm Ophelia forms, messy weekend ahead
Tropical Storm Ophelia has formed off the East Coast and is expected to cause a messy weekend in the Tri-State Area.
NTSB begins investigation into Farmingdale H.S. bus crash
The NTSB says their investigation is expected to take about five to seven days.
Police: 1 killed, 2 injured in stabbing on Staten Island
Neighbors say the victims and the suspect all knew each other.
Security robot will patrol Times Square subway station overnight
The NYPD already uses drones and robot dogs, but now it's turning to robots to potentially patrol subway stations.
Global Citizen Festival returns to Central Park for 11th year
The show will go on rain or shine, but grab a good raincoat or poncho because umbrellas are not allowed.
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Tropical Storm Ophelia forms, messy weekend ahead
Tropical Storm Ophelia has formed off the East Coast and is expected to cause a messy weekend in the Tri-State Area.
First Alert Weather: Red Alert as Topical Storm Ophelia heads toward NYC
Friday we'll see increasing clouds ahead of the storm that will likely impact your Saturday plans. Stick with CBS New York for the latest forecast and weather alerts.
First Alert Weather: Another nice day, before rain moves back in
Today we'll see mostly sunshine and low humidity with temperatures in the low 70s, but our First Alert Weather team is tracking rain that could impact your weekend plans.
Westport Police discuss rise in carjackings, car thefts
Authorities say the thieves are using stolen vehicles from Westport to commit crimes in other areas.
First Alert Weather: Mostly sunny, low humidity
It looks like a picture perfect day with sunshine, low humidity and highs in the mid-70s.
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Tropical Storm Ophelia forms, messy weekend ahead
Tropical Storm Ophelia has formed off the East Coast and is expected to cause a messy weekend in the Tri-State Area.
Crews on scene of possible house explosion in West Milford
Chopper 2 was over the scene as firefighters searched through the collapsed rubble on Banker Road.
Sen. Menendez's indictment shakes up NJ political landscape
Menendez and his wife are accused of taking thousands of dollars in cash and gold bars in exchange for official acts.
PSE&G preparing for possible outages from Ophelia's impact
Along with pounding surf, heavy rain and coastal flooding, strong winds could leave some without power.
First Alert Weather: Red Alert as Topical Storm Ophelia heads toward NYC
Friday we'll see increasing clouds ahead of the storm that will likely impact your Saturday plans. Stick with CBS New York for the latest forecast and weather alerts.
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Tropical Storm Ophelia forms, messy weekend ahead
Tropical Storm Ophelia has formed off the East Coast and is expected to cause a messy weekend in the Tri-State Area.
NTSB begins investigation into Farmingdale H.S. bus crash
The NTSB says their investigation is expected to take about five to seven days.
Farmingdale remembers band director, chaperone killed in bus crash
Band director Gina Pellettiere and Beatrice Ferrari, a chaperone and retired history teacher, were pillars of the community.
Farmingdale community mourning after deadly charter bus crash
Families and students have been placing flowers and balloons outside of the school.
New freezing treatments used to fight prostate cancer
Doctors use new imaging tools to more precisely isolate the cancer, then they freeze the area.
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Sen. Menendez's indictment shakes up NJ political landscape
Menendez and his wife are accused of taking thousands of dollars in cash and gold bars in exchange for official acts.
Rep. Mike Lawler discusses possible government shutdown
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has been unable to convince hard-right Republicans to approve a temporary funding bill.
New Jersey's governor calls on Menendez to resign after indictment
"I am calling for his immediate resignation," New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy said of Sen. Robert Menendez, a fellow Democrat.
Judge asked to decide if Trump property valuations were fraud or "genius"
New York Attorney General Letitia James has accused Trump and others of systematic fraud and is suing the Trumps and the Trump Organization for $250 million.
New Jersey Sen. Robert Menendez and wife indicted on federal charges
An indictment charged Sen. Robert Menendez and his wife Nadine with bribery offenses, with prosecutors alleging they accepted hundreds of thousands of dollars and lavish gifts.
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New freezing treatments used to fight prostate cancer
Doctors use new imaging tools to more precisely isolate the cancer, then they freeze the area.
Sufjan Stevens relearning to walk after rare autoimmune disorder
Earlier this month, Sufjan Stevens said he was transferred to acute rehab, where he is undergoing intensive physical therapy after being diagnosed with a rare autoimmune disorder.
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The CDC says more than 1 in 4 older adults falls each year, but fewer than half tell their doctor about it.
Free COVID test kits are coming back. Here's how to get them.
The Biden administration is also pouring $600 million into more COVID tests manufacturing across the U.S.
Mount Sinai study shows health disparities in preschoolers
Mount Sinai studied nearly 4,000 preschool students in Harlem; Bogota, Columbia, and Madrid, Spain.
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Global Citizen Festival returns to Central Park for 11th year
The show will go on rain or shine, but grab a good raincoat or poncho because umbrellas are not allowed.
Bronx native reflects on photographing hip-hop history
Hip-hop icons like Fat Joe credit him for documenting the music, the battles, the breakdancing and the art.
"The Amazing Race" set to return for milestone 35th season
The Emmy Award-winning series returns for its biggest season yet with 90-minute original episodes starting Wednesday, Sept. 27.
Sufjan Stevens relearning to walk after rare autoimmune disorder
Earlier this month, Sufjan Stevens said he was transferred to acute rehab, where he is undergoing intensive physical therapy after being diagnosed with a rare autoimmune disorder.
Rihanna and A$AP Rocky debut newborn son Riot Rose
Did the outfits Rihanna and A$AP Rocky wore to the Met Gala hold a clue to baby Riot Rose's name?
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Judge hits 3 homers as Yankees beat Diamondbacks
It was the second career three-homer game for Judge — both in the past month.
Bohm's RBI single in 10th lifts Phillies past Mets
The Mets were mathematically eliminated from playoff contention.
49ers win 13th straight in regular season, beat Giants
Daniel Jones was often on the run and couldn't get anything going downfield.
Cole enhances Cy Young credentials as Yanks beat Jays
Cole allowed a run and two hits in his longest outing since pitching a two-hit shutout against Minnesota in April.
Phillies top Mets
Mets starter David Peterson struck out seven but allowed four runs on five hits in four innings.
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NYPD data appears to show racial disparities in traffic stops
The NYCLU obtained this information through litigation against the NYPD.
Looking back 45 years after Greenpoint Oil Spill discovery
In 1978, a Coast Guard helicopter on routine patrol found oil flowing into the Newtown Creek.
Advocates help uplift South Asian abuse survivors in NYC
Studies show nearly half of South Asian people in the United States report experiencing gender-based violence.
East Harlem monument honors Hurricane Maria victims
Six years after Hurricane Maria, Puerto Ricans are still struggling to rebuild.
Riverdale residents blame retaining wall for flooding
Residents and business owners on a stretch of Riverdale Avenue say a retaining wall is causing properties to flood.
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Photos: Crowd turns chaotic during Union Square giveaway
Thousands of people flooded Union Square on Friday for a PlayStation giveaway promoted by livestreamer Kai Cenat.
Photos: Crane catches fire, partially collapses in NYC
A crane went up in flames high above Manhattan, then partially collapsed onto the street below.
Tony Bennett, N.Y. native and music legend, through the years
The Grammy Award winning singer who graced the stage for generations died at the age of 96.
Inside the Gilgo Beach murders investigation
A suspect has been charged in connection with a long-unsolved string of killings known as the Gilgo Beach murders.
Macy's 4th of July fireworks show dazzles NYC skyline
The 47th annual Macy's Fourth of July Fireworks Show lit up the skies over the East River on Tuesday night.
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First Alert Weather: Tropical Storm Ophelia 7:30 a.m. update
CBS New York's Craig Allen and Jenna DeAngelis have the latest on the forecast and conditions in the Tri-State Area as Tropical Storm Ophelia moves up the East Coast.
Red Alert on Saturday as Tropical Storm Ophelia impacts Tri-State Area
CBS New York's Vanessa Murdock has your weather forecast for September 22 at 11 p.m.
At least 1 injured in possible house explosion in West Milford
There's no word on how many people were injured in a possible house explosion in West Milford on Friday, but video shows at least one patient on a stretcher being loaded into a New Jersey State Police helicopter. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/44Z1H5b
Welcoming a new addition to our CBS New York family!
We have an announcement to share about a new addition to our CBS New York family. Our producer Melanie Diaz Sinha welcomed a baby boy Thursday night! Asher Theodore arrived just in time to watch CBS2 News at 11 p.m. Everyone is healthy and happy. Congratulations Melanie!
Possible house explosion under investigation in West Milford
There was a possible house explosion in West Milford on Friday night. CBS New York's Dan Rice reports from Chopper 2. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/44Z1H5b
