Andrew Cuomo gets endorsement from Rep. Ritchie Torres for NYC mayor
Andrew Cuomo picked up another endorsement Monday as Rep. Ritchie Torres urged him to take on Eric Adams in the race for New York City mayor.
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Andrew Cuomo picked up another endorsement Monday as Rep. Ritchie Torres urged him to take on Eric Adams in the race for New York City mayor.
Torres says the city needs a "tough guy" like the former governor to fix the problems the city is facing. CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
Bronx leaders are asking New York City and the state to crack down on what they're calling "open-air drug markets."
The problem has prompted a war of words between Rep. Ritchie Torres and Gov. Kathy Hochul's office. CBS News New York's Natalie Duddridge has the story.
United States Rep. Ritchie Torres says he's "open to" running for governor in New York after questioning the actions of Gov. Kathy Hochul and Mayor Eric Adams.
Fed up with a number of high-profile crimes, including the recent stabbing deaths of three New Yorkers, a Bronx congressman is questioning the actions of Gov. Kathy Hochul and Mayor Eric Adams. CBS News New York political reporter Marcia Kramer has the story.
Rep. Ritchie Torres says NYC leaders should be fired after a man recently released from Rikers Island was charged in a deadly stabbing rampage.
Rep. Ritchie Torres is sounding the alarm over a block in the Bronx that he describes as an "open-air drug market."
Congressman Ritchie Torres is sounding the alarm over a single block in the Bronx that he describes as an "open-air drug market." CBS News New York's Doug Williams visited the neighborhood and spoke with residents and business owners who say they deal with the problem every day.
The suit claims hackers gained access to home addresses, phone numbers and Social Security numbers. Rep. Ritchie Torres wants people to check their status and freeze their credit accounts now. CBS News New York's Alice Gainer reports.
Back in April, a group of hackers reportedly stole over 2.9 billion records from a background check company called National Public Data. Rep. Ritchie Torres held a news conference to discuss what New Yorkers should do now.
Rep. Ritchie Torres is hosting a conference Wednesday to talk about the nature of the breach and what New Yorkers need to know to protect themselves.
The New York State Department of Health issued a warning after the WHO declared an Mpox outbreak in Africa a global emergency.
An elderly NYCHA resident said she's been waiting months to be transferred from her building in the Bronx, and she can't put up with the poor living conditions any longer.
New York City and interfaith leaders united Sunday to denounce the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump.
The House has passed legislation that would crack down on safety standards for lithium-ion batteries, which have caused a record number of fatal fires in New York City.
Torres, a Bronx Democrat, was in the thick of a big week in Washington, D.C. Plus, Delgado is trying to lead the charge to end attacks on marginalized communities.
Ritchie Torres was on the New York City Council for seven years before he was elected to Congress in 2020. Watch part two of his conversation on "The Point with Marcia Kramer."
It's been a big week in Washington, D.C. and Rep. Ritchie Torres of the Bronx has been in the thick of it. Watch the conversation on "The Point with Marcia Kramer."
New York Congressman Ritchie Torres and FDNY officials are asking for federal help in the fight against lithium-ion batteries.
Congressman Ritchie Torres on Thursday detailed his proposed legislation in response to the NYCHA bribery scandal. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/49obsfU
Congressman Ritchie Torres on Thursday detailed his proposed legislation in response to the NYCHA bribery scandal.
Torres grew up in the city's public housing, and introduced a bill to demand more transparency after the arrests.
The annual event is a call to action against antisemitism, bias, and bullying.
Tuesday's fire in Manhattan was a call to action to do more to stop the use of cheap, poorly made batteries.
The body of a missing Bronx woman was found inside a suitcase left at Saw Mill River Creek in Yonkers on Thursday morning.
Crews will begin to mill and repave Central Park's six-mile loop this month.
"They told me to do these actions, to make these payments, and then they fired me," said Mary Comans, who was FEMA's chief financial officer.
Seven people are charged in a $20 million money laundering scheme that was cracked by Nassau County law enforcement.
Prosecutors in three New Jersey counties, along with federal authorities, announced a massive drug bust on Thursday that resulted in 23 arrests.
The body of a missing Bronx woman was found inside a suitcase left at Saw Mill River Creek in Yonkers on Thursday morning.
Crews will begin to mill and repave Central Park's six-mile loop this month.
Seven people are charged in a $20 million money laundering scheme that was cracked by Nassau County law enforcement.
The New York City Public School system is almost 95% funded at the state and local level. Still, that 5% of federal funding is equal to $2.2 billion.
Dozens of demonstrators gathered in front of Barnard College on Thursday, calling for police to be kept off campus after nearly a dozen people were arrested at Wednesday's protest.
From flooding to downed trees, Wednesday's rain wreaked havoc on some parts of the Tri-State Area.
We're getting the green light Tuesday, but that won't be the case Wednesday.
The weather is all over the place this week around the greater NYC area. The calendar says March, but it sure feels like January.
A wild weather weekend continued Sunday in the New York City area as freezing temperatures returned.
Highs on Sunday will struggle to rise above the lower 30s with a persistent breeze in New York City.
Prosecutors in three New Jersey counties, along with federal authorities, announced a massive drug bust on Thursday that resulted in 23 arrests.
The $2 billion project to restore the George Washington Bridge reached a milestone as the last vertical steel suspension rope was replaced.
The FIFA World Cup final will have a halftime show for the first time in history when it comes to New Jersey's MetLife Stadium in 2026.
For two continuous days in March, the New Jersey Institute of Technology Police Department will be entirely staffed by female officers to highlight the effort to advance women in policing.
A star New Jersey high school wrestler in the middle of a controversy involving a brawl will be allowed to wrestle in the state tournament.
Seven people are charged in a $20 million money laundering scheme that was cracked by Nassau County law enforcement.
The officer who arrested Justin Timberlake on suspicion of DWI was named Sag Harbor's Officer of the Year.
A woman who was severely burned in a deadly plane crash on Long Island in 2023 has filed a lawsuit, claiming the crash was preventable.
New York State United Teachers is strongly backing a proposal to ban cellphone use in schools. On Wednesday, the union asked educators, parents and students to weigh in.
A multi-agency law enforcement team has taken down a large car theft ring on Long Island, authorities say.
"They told me to do these actions, to make these payments, and then they fired me," said Mary Comans, who was FEMA's chief financial officer.
The New York City Public School system is almost 95% funded at the state and local level. Still, that 5% of federal funding is equal to $2.2 billion.
Ontario's leadership threatened with an additional surcharge for electricity they export to a few neighboring U.S. states.
President Trump on Thursday said he is pausing 25% tariffs on U.S. imports from Mexico and Canada.
Completely eliminating the Education Department would require congressional approval and 60 votes in the Senate, which is unlikely given the current makeup.
Many children with autism rely on Medicaid to get the critical therapy they need, but next year, New York state wants to cut spending by millions.
Maimonides Health has officially unveiled its dedicated Menopause Center in Brooklyn, designed to provide specialized care and support for women navigating midlife changes.
CBS News New York has learned both New York measles patients -- an infant and a child from New York City -- have since recovered.
More than 97% of measles cases across North and South America have been in the U.S. or Canada.
There have been two confirmed measles cases in NYC, as the deadly outbreak continues to spread in Texas.
The FIFA World Cup final will have a halftime show for the first time in history when it comes to New Jersey's MetLife Stadium in 2026.
Carl Dean, the husband of Dolly Parton, died Monday in Nashville, the singer said in a statement.
"Anora" won big at the 2025 Oscars. Here's the full list of who won and was nominated for this year's Academy Awards.
David Johansen, the gravelly-voiced singer, was last surviving member of the glam and protopunk band the New York Dolls.
The Academy Awards celebrates the best movies of the past year, and at the 2025 Oscars, it also honored the filmmaking legends with some showstopping performances.
Tom Wilson scored 4:07 into overtime and the Capitals rallied to beat the Rangers on Wednesday night.
The FIFA World Cup final will have a halftime show for the first time in history when it comes to New Jersey's MetLife Stadium in 2026.
A star New Jersey high school wrestler in the middle of a controversy involving a brawl will be allowed to wrestle in the state tournament.
The 2025 NYC Marathon received more than 200,000 applications -- a 22% increase from last year, race organizer NYRR says.
The Texas man allegedly asked jail staff if he would be "charged with what's in my stomach."
Maimonides Health has officially unveiled its dedicated Menopause Center in Brooklyn, designed to provide specialized care and support for women navigating midlife changes.
NYC Health + Hospitals may soon close Neponsit Adult Day Health Care, upsetting members of one Queens community.
Seton College, on the University of Mount Saint Vincent campus, provides an associate degree at no tuition costs for students.
Out with the old, in with the re-used. Technology for Families in Need, or TechFIN is powering up possibilities.
A program in New York City public schools is using therapy dogs to help students build confidence and compassion.
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.
Tens of thousands of people flooded Manhattan streets on June 2, 2024 for the 60th annual Israel Day on Fifth Parade.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
The 50th Annual Village Halloween Parade drew massive crowds, celebrating the theme "Upside/Down:Inside/OUT."
Hofstra University's women's basketball team went pink for a good cause Thursday.
Terrifying video shows a group of pedestrians narrowly dodge a falling tree on a Brooklyn sidewalk.
Sean "Diddy" Combs is accused of threatening and physically abusing his employees in a new superseding indictment.
The body of a missing Bronx woman was found inside a suitcase left at Saw Mill River Creek in Yonkers on Thursday morning.
Crews will begin to repave Central Park's roadways later this month.
