NYC investing $5.5 million in free swimming lessons for students, mayor says
New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced a $5.5 million investment to expand free swimming lessons to children in the city.
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New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced a $5.5 million investment to expand free swimming lessons to children in the city.
With summer right around the corner, some children are learning how to swim for free. CBS News New York's Erica Lunsford caught up with young swimmers and shares how a city investment is giving more kids a chance to learn.
Preston High School in the Bronx will remain open for years to come, Attorney General Letitia James announced Tuesday.
A Bronx high school that was in danger of shutting down will be staying open.
A computer training school in the Mott Haven section of the Bronx is looking for applicants for a coding fellowship.
A school in the South Bronx is searching for teens and young adults who are curious to learn a thing or two about coding and programming skills. CBS News New York's Erica Lunsford reports.
The grim discovery happened Friday night in the Wakefield section of the borough following a call for a wellness check. A 38-year-old woman and an 8-year-old boy were found unresponsive. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
Police in the Bronx are investigating after a woman and child were found dead inside an apartment in the Wakefield section.
Sources said the victim was stabbed in the torso on a train in the Wakefield section.
After more than 10 years, the Ice Bucket Challenge is back. But this time, it's to raise awareness about mental health.
Some Bronx residents have problems with the composting mandate and fines from the New York City Department of Sanitation. CBS News New York's Erica Lunsford reports.
The Bronx DA announced charges against 20 alleged 800 YGZ gang members in connection with at least 14 shootings since 2021.
The Bronx DA announced charges against 20 alleged 800 YGZ gang members in connection with at least 14 shootings since 2021. CBS News New York's Ali Bauman reports.
Cardinal Dolan was in the Bronx to serve others at a Catholic Charities food distribution event for Holy Thursday. CBS News New York's Tony Aiello reports.
Bronx residents are voicing their issues with the Department of Sanitation's compost enforcement and fines in NYC.
Linda Collazo is hoping music will help change the lives of children in the Bronx.
Learning to sing opera has changed the life of one Bronx woman. It’s led her to sing at Carnegie Hall not once but three times. CBS News New York's Erica Lunsford shares how she’s hoping music will help change the lives of children in her community.
People gathered in the Bronx to hold candles and shed tears for the lives lost in the Jet Set nightclub roof collapse. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul joined leaders in the Bronx for a vigil Monday night at Lou Gehrig Plaza. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports.
Police in the Bronx said they found the man shot twice in the chest.
A Bronx woman who was stuck in Puerto Rico with her bird Plucky is finally back home in New York City.
Two men are recovering after they were shot in the Bronx on Wednesday.
Police say two men opened fire on a crowd Wednesday in the Bronx, hitting two innocent bystanders.
A Bronx woman is stranded in Puerto Rico after Frontier Airlines made an error involving her pet bird, she says.
A Bronx woman is stranded in Puerto Rico after Frontier Airlines made an error involving her pet bird, she says. CBS News New York's John Dias explains.
The Cincinnati Bengals acquired Dexter Lawrence from the New York Giants for the 10th overall pick in next week's NFL draft, sources say.
A child and three other people were shot in Paterson, New Jersey, on Saturday, a source familiar with the investigation told CBS News New York.
A massive drag racing street takeover in Maspeth, Queens, early Saturday morning has prompted an NYPD investigation.
Charlotte FC beat New York City FC 2-1 on Saturday night.
Colder weather returns to the New York City area next week with sub-freezing temperatures in the suburbs.
A massive drag racing street takeover in Maspeth, Queens, early Saturday morning has prompted an NYPD investigation.
Colder weather returns to the New York City area next week with sub-freezing temperatures in the suburbs.
Recurring elevator problems are back and worse than ever at one New York City high-rise, according to tenants.
Singer-songwriter Gavin DeGraw turned to social media for help reconnecting with a New York City bartender after a memorable performance this week.
The murder case surrounding the 1979 disappearance of 6-year-old Etan Patz in NYC is on track for a third trial.
Colder weather returns to the New York City area next week with sub-freezing temperatures in the suburbs.
New York City's balmy weather proved to be record-breaking for the date of April 15.
Parts of the New York area could see record high temperatures during a summerlike stretch of weather this week.
A major warmup, featuring summer-like temperatures in the 80s, will take over the Eastern Seaboard beginning Monday.
New York City and the Tri-State Area are finally turning the corner to warmer weather this week.
A child and three other people were shot in Paterson, New Jersey, on Saturday, a source familiar with the investigation told CBS News New York.
Colder weather returns to the New York City area next week with sub-freezing temperatures in the suburbs.
Thousands of runners are taking part in the 2026 Jersey City Marathon and Half Marathon today.
A large fire broke out in Union City, New Jersey, near 38th Street and Bergen Turnpike on Saturday.
The Invasive Species Management Act outlaws the sale and spread of species, like the Bradford pear, Japanese barberry and running bamboo, in the Garden State.
A young Long Island man who overcame autism to graduate high school as valedictorian is now poised to graduate from Hofstra with top honors.
New York families rely on state records to make sure car purchases are legit, but what happens when those records are wrong?
A Marine Corps veteran is walking more than 100 miles from eastern Long Island to Staten Island to support a little girl battling cancer.
A Nassau County man faces multiple charges are he allegedly tried to lure an 11-year-old earlier this week.
Eisenhower Park in East Meadow, Long Island has reopened after a deadly gang-related shooting Wednesday night.
Former President Barack Obama met privately with New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani before joining together to read to preschoolers at a child care center in the Bronx.
The deal, approved by the FCC, would create a company that owns 265 television stations in 44 states and Washington, D.C.
President Trump spoke with CBS News Friday in a new telephone interview.
The wife of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has apologized for what she says were "harmful" social media posts she made as a teenager.
The federal government is withholding $73 million in highway funds from New York, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said Thursday.
Advocates fear New York state could be taking a step back when it comes to biomarker testing access for those with Medicaid.
What started as a sinus infection left a Long Island teenager fighting for his life, requiring emergency brain surgery.
Older adults in New Jersey recorded the highest number of suspected overdose deaths in 2025, according to the New Jersey Department of Health.
The first case of mpox clade I has been detected in New York City, health officials said Friday. Of the two types of mpox, clade I is known to cause more severe disease and death.
Heights University Hospital, formerly known as Christ Hospital, shuttered its emergency room Saturday night.
Singer-songwriter Gavin DeGraw turned to social media for help reconnecting with a New York City bartender after a memorable performance this week.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and his wife Rama Duwaji will not attend this year's Met Gala, sources said.
The Rock And Roll Hall of Fame unveiled its list of inductees for 2026, and it includes the Wu-Tang Clan, the legendary, local hip-hop collective.
Jury selection for Harvey Weinstein's rape retrial in a Manhattan courtroom began Tuesday. He is being accused of raping actress Jessica Mann in 2013.
Afrika Bambaataa, a rapper and producer, was best known for breakthrough tracks like 1982's "Planet Rock" and for founding the Universal Zulu Nation art collective.
The Cincinnati Bengals acquired Dexter Lawrence from the New York Giants for the 10th overall pick in next week's NFL draft, sources say.
Charlotte FC beat New York City FC 2-1 on Saturday night.
The Knicks beat the Hawks 113-102 on Saturday night in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference playoff series.
The Chicago Cubs handed the New York Mets their 10th consecutive loss with a 4-2 victory on Saturday.
Prince Owusu scored on a penalty kick and added three assists to spark CF Montreal to a 4-1 victory over the Red Bulls on Saturday.
Recurring elevator problems are back and worse than ever at one New York City high-rise, according to tenants.
Students at M.S. 407 transform a barren space into a habitat for bees and butterflies, part of a broader city push to expand pollinator-friendly green spaces.
Brooklyn officials announced a first-of-its-kind initiative to build sensory rooms in every District 75 elementary school.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's administration unveiled a dramatic traffic redesign at Brooklyn's Grand Army Plaza.
New York City business owners are pushing on the State Legislature to pass Gov. Kathy Hochul's reforms that would roll back some of the climate legislation passed by New York state in 2019.
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.
CBS News New York's John Elliott spends the morning at the Lustgarten Foundation's Spring Walk for Pancreatic Cancer Research in Lower Manhattan.
Iran warned it will continue to block the Strait of Hormuz as long as the U.S. continues to block its ports.
Around 9,000 runners are making they way through the streets of Jersey City, New Jersey, in the city's 4th annual marathon. CBS News New York's Noëlle Lilley reports.
John Elliott has the Tri-State Area's updated Sunday morning First Alert Forecast on CBS News New York.
The Knicks opened the playoffs with a convincing win at Madison Square Garden. CBS News New York's Steve Overmyer reports.
