Irate Charter School Parents Filing Lawsuits Against De Blasio
Lawsuits are being filed this week over Mayor Bill de Blasio's decision to move charter school students out of public school space.
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Lawsuits are being filed this week over Mayor Bill de Blasio's decision to move charter school students out of public school space.
Astorino, 46, said he smoked pot when he was a college student, but noted he graduated nearly 25 years ago. He added he is against legalizing pot for recreational use.
The city currently does not post signs in an effort to deter drivers from running reds at all times. Violators caught running a light on one of the cameras are mailed a ticket.
The March 21 strike threat is on hold until July 20 as union members and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority agree to more talks with a federal arbitrator in Washington.
New Jersey was expected to receive a critical supply of rock salt that was held up by the Department of Homeland Security because it was being carried on a foreign ship.
New Jersey's senate president says if gambling is ever expanded beyond Atlantic City, the Meadowlands is no sure bet.
A state senator says Gov. Andrew Cuomo is a little too quick to shut down Interstate 84 when nasty weather strikes.
Connecticut Gov. Dannel P. Malloy wants to increase the state's minimum wage to $10.10 an hour by 2017, the same rate the president proposed for the federal minimum wage.
The 67-32 vote reflects widespread alarm about changes enacted two years ago to shore up the program's finances. In many cases the changes produced unexpected, sky-high insurance rates that are unaffordable for many homeowners in flood-prone areas.
The area will be jam-packed this week with events, games and concerts offering a full Super Bowl experience free of charge.
Deputy chief of staff Bridget Anne Kelly's employment was terminated Thursday morning effective immediately, Gov. Chris Christie said.
The high in New York City Tuesday is expected to be 10 degrees, but wind chills will make it feel more like minus 10.
The controversial deal to put the brakes on Iran's nuclear program has united Democrats and Republicans on Capitol Hill on steps to take if the pact falls apart.
To mark the 50th anniversary of JFK's assassination, CBS News is launching a week's worth of coverage with a CBS News prime time special set to air Saturday, Nov. 16 at 9 p.m.
Many Miami players spoke out about the matter for the first time on Wednesday — and with at least one questioning Jonathan Martin's motives.
Police responded in force late Monday and early Tuesday, after a gunman fired several shots inside the Garden City Plaza Mall.
"I want to apologize to you that the website has not worked as well as it should," Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Administrator Marilyn Tavenner said Tuesday.
In an email Monday morning, the governor's office said it was withdrawing its appeal because the chief justice on Friday "left no ambiguity" about the court's view.
Westchester County executive candidates Rob Astorino and Noam Bramson got confrontational in their debate Wednesday night.
Thomas Suozzi and Ed Mangano are expected to join labor unions and business groups in support of the ballot referendum called Proposal No. 1.
Republican nominee Joe Lhota said crime has been going up in the city over the past two months. But Democrat Bill de Blasio said Lhota's numbers are skewed.
Blumenthal said he was awaiting the results of an investigation before drawing any conclusions. But he said the location of the incident heightened tensions.
The shutdown, the first since the winter of 1995-96, closed national parks, museums along the Washington Mall and the U.S. Capitol visitors center.
Why Hunger, which operates the National Hunger Hotline, said the shutdown will freeze distribution of food to millions of elderly, pregnant women, young children and others.
There has been a stunning development in the race for New York City mayor. Tens of thousands of ballots have yet to be counted, leaving open the possibility that there could be a runoff to pick a Democratic Party nominee.
Local leaders across New York are reacting to the U.S. and Israel's major military operation in Iran.
The NYPD says it will be stepping up patrols at sensitive locations throughout New York City after the United States and Israel launched strikes against the Islamic regime in Iran early Saturday morning.
Trump ally Sen. Lindsey Graham said the operation would be "violent, extensive and I believe, at the end of the day, successful."
President Trump says his objective in attacking Iran "is to defend the American people by eliminating imminent threats" from the regime in Tehran. Read his full statement and watch the video here.
The U.S. and Israel are attacking Iran, which is responding with attacks on U.S. bases in the region, as President Trump confirms "major combat operations."
Local leaders across New York are reacting to the U.S. and Israel's major military operation in Iran.
The NYPD says it will be stepping up patrols at sensitive locations throughout New York City after the United States and Israel launched strikes against the Islamic regime in Iran early Saturday morning.
The Tri-State Area's weekend is looking like a tale of two seasons with both snow and sunshine.
Pokémon fans across New York City waited in live for special events marking the franchise's 30th anniversary.
Federal prosecutors said they won't appeal a judge's ruling that bars them from seeking the death penalty against Luigi Mangione in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
The Tri-State Area's weekend is looking like a tale of two seasons with both snow and sunshine.
Another round of snow is impacting the Tri-State Area Wednesday, just after a major blizzard dumped more than 2 feet of snow in some parts of New York and New Jersey.
Pet owners should be extra cautious with their pets during and after the major winter snowstorm impacting the New York and New Jersey area.
Double-digit snow totals have been reported across New York, New Jersey and Connecticut as a major blizzard begins to wind down.
The storm has started to wrap up in New York City, New Jersey and beyond, with impressive snow totals left in its wake.
The Tri-State Area's weekend is looking like a tale of two seasons with both snow and sunshine.
Neighbors of a home displaying hateful symbols in Woodland Park, New Jersey, say they have complained to police, but authorities said while it's disgraceful, it's still protected speech.
John Shippen was a child of former slaves who found his way onto a golf course and made history there.
The Jersey City community is in shock after learning the emergency room at Heights University Hospital, formerly known as Christ Hospital, is closing in two weeks.
PATH trains at Hoboken Terminal are moving again with delays after a track fire suspended service for nearly 12 hours Friday.
A driver who allegedly struck and critically injured a Nassau County Police crossing guard on Long Island appeared in court Friday.
Four people were injured in a crash on the Long Island Expressway Friday morning.
A Long Island man accused of burning down four homes in the Pocono Mountains was arrested in New York City with a truck full of nitrous oxide.
Nassau County DA Anne Donnelly said Wen-Lone Chou stockpiled parts and tested the guns he built in a makeshift shooting range in his Mineola basement.
A Long Island crossing guard is in critical condition after being hit while shoveling snow in Merrick, sources said.
Local leaders across New York are reacting to the U.S. and Israel's major military operation in Iran.
The NYPD says it will be stepping up patrols at sensitive locations throughout New York City after the United States and Israel launched strikes against the Islamic regime in Iran early Saturday morning.
Trump ally Sen. Lindsey Graham said the operation would be "violent, extensive and I believe, at the end of the day, successful."
President Trump says his objective in attacking Iran "is to defend the American people by eliminating imminent threats" from the regime in Tehran. Read his full statement and watch the video here.
The U.S. and Israel are attacking Iran, which is responding with attacks on U.S. bases in the region, as President Trump confirms "major combat operations."
For the first time in 30 years, the Food and Drug Administration has approved a new treatment for an inoperable type of pancreatic cancer.
NYSNA has reached a tentative contract agreement with NewYork-Presbyterian, signaling a potential end to the longest nurses strike in New York City history.
NYSNA ratified contracts with Montefiore and Mount Sinai, clearing the way for nurses to return to work Saturday after walking off one month ago.
The longest and largest nurses strike in New York City history is set to end after over three weeks as NYSNA says it has a tentative agreement.
Mount Sinai Health System and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield failed to reach a contract agreement by Dec. 31, which means about 9,000 physicians are no longer considered in-network.
Pokémon fans across New York City waited in live for special events marking the franchise's 30th anniversary.
Singer-songwriter Neil Sedaka, known for his hits like "Laughter in the Rain," "Breaking Up is Hard to Do" and "Calendar Girl," has died.
Streaming giant Netflix declined to match Paramount Skydance's $31 per share offer for Warner Bros. Discovery.
Harvey Weinstein has hired Luigi Mangione's and Sean "Diddy" Combs' lawyers to represent him at his third New York rape trial.
Harlem's Lafayette Theatre is believed to be the first major New York City theater to desegregate, just a year after its opening.
The New York Knicks routed the Milwaukee Bucks 127-98 on Friday night.
Jaylen Brown had 28 points, nine assists and seven rebounds and the Boston Celtics rolled past the Brooklyn Nets 148-111 on Friday night.
Connor Clifton and Egor Chinakhov scored 50 seconds apart in the third period and the Pittsburgh Penguins surged past Jack Hughes and the reeling New Jersey Devils 4-1.
The Philadelphia Flyers rallied to beat the New York Rangers 3-2 on Thursday night.
The New York Islanders rallied to beat the Montreal Canadiens 4-3 on Thursday night.
The National Dance Institute in Harlem hosts a special camp twice a year to bring together dancers with and without special needs for a dance camp, proving anyone can take center stage.
Could New York City's harsh winter weather end up curbing the number of rats? Here's why experts are saying don't count on it.
A Jewish congregation in Brooklyn is fighting to save their historic house of worship.
Harlem's Lafayette Theatre is believed to be the first major New York City theater to desegregate, just a year after its opening.
Multiple rezonings in Queens are paving the way for tens of thousands of new units, but some residents worry about how it could affect their communities.
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.
CBS News New York's John Elliott spoke with a number of pepole at the N.J. Home & Garden show at the New Jersey Convention Center in Edison
Police say a woman, 54, was stabbed multiple times in the back on Eldridge and Grand Streets Friday night.
CBS News intelligence and national security reporter Olivia Gazis and retired U.S. Navy Adm. Robert Murrett offered their analysis of the U.S. and Israel's attacks on Iran.
There's a partial PATH train service outage between Harrison and Journal Square for federally mandated software test of a new track switching system.
Dr. Alizadeh is the coordinator the Persian program at NYU. She spoke with CBS News New York's Doug Williams and Aziza Shuler about the events unfolding in Iran. She explains how the country is under an internet blackout, and more.
