NYC councilman proposes bills aimed at keeping used syringes out of parks
New York City council member Oswald Feliz proposes two bills aimed to prevent syringes from ending up in parks.
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New York City council member Oswald Feliz proposes two bills aimed to prevent syringes from ending up in parks.
For nearly a year, CBS News New York has been following the issue of used syringes and needles littering a park in the South Bronx. Residents say they've been trying to keep St. Mary's Park clean for decades, but it's not the only park with this problem. CBS News New York's Erica Lunsford spoke to city leaders who are stepping in to join the fight.
The fire started in the basement of the building in the Unionport section, FDNY says.
A fast-moving fire forced tenants to take matters into their own hands in the Bronx. Some helped save babies and pets. Five people were hurt, and as CBS News New York's Alecia Reid reports, more than a dozen families are looking for a place to live.
A fire in the Bronx left five people hurt Friday, including three with serious injuries.
New York City's new 465 area code may be in use by October 2026, the New York State Public Service Commission says.
Some bodegas in the Bronx are now selling eggs in threes as customers struggle with the soaring cost of an entire carton.
Some bodegas in the Bronx are selling eggs in threes as customers struggle with soaring prices for an entire carton. CBS News New York's Erica Lunsford reports.
Kevin Richardson, one of the Exonerated Five, stopped by his alma mater in the Bronx on Friday to discuss the importance of knowing your rights when encountering law enforcement.
The FDNY says a parked car blocked a fire hydrant and slowed its response to a deadly fire in the Bronx Wednesday.
Wednesday, the NYPD's deputy commissioner of trials ruled that Lt. Jonathan Rivera should be fired for fatally shooting a man during a 2019 traffic stop in the Bronx.
CBS News New York's Jenna DeAngelis has more on the victims and the cause of the Tremont blaze.
Two people died in a fire in the Bronx Wednesday. The FDNY said a parked car blocked a nearby hydrant. Jenna DeAngelis reports.
The FDNY says two people were killed when a fire broke out Wednesday morning in the Tremont section of the Bronx.
One person was killed and another hospitalized in critical condition during a fire Wednesday morning in New York City. CBS News New York's Kristie Keleshian reports from the scene.
A driver was arrested Saturday afternoon after police say he intentionally struck a pedestrian in the Bronx.
It happened just before 2 a.m. Saturday on Fowler Avenue near Morris Park Avenue. A 49-year-old man was shot in the stomach, police said.
The search is on in the Bronx for two men who police say attacked and robbed an 87-year-old man after forcing their way into his apartment. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal spoke to the victim.
Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson is asking Mayor Eric Adams for more funding towards the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation to plant more trees.
Air pollution in the New York metro region has been an ongoing concern for advocates who notice the negative health impacts it has on people, especially in the South Bronx. That's why Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson is asking Mayor Eric Adams for more funding for the Parks Department to plant more trees. CBS News New York's Erica Lunsford shows us the vision.
The family of a 78-year-old Bronx man who fell down an elevator shaft spoke out Tuesday, just two days after the horrific accident.
A temporary Bronx resource center that was set up to help out hundreds of people displaced by a fire was robbed this week.
CBS News New York's Zinnia Maldonado spoke to the victim's wife on how he miraculously avoided falling six stories.
The Allerton Resource Center was set up to help out hundreds of people displaced from a fire in mid January. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
Businesses in Yonkers and in the Bronx shut down to show what people would lose if immigrants were not part of our country. On Monday night, CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner went to Staten Island, where one downtown was deserted.
Police responded just after 5:30 a.m. to an intersection in College Point where they found a 47-year-old man stabbed multiple times.
Leaders and family members will gather at 11 a.m. Thursday to announce plans for a vigil and funeral for Sgt. Angel Rampersad.
Nicolás Fernández scored on a first-half penalty kick and Agustín Ojeda found the net in the second half to help New York City FC hold off the Columbus Crew 2-1 on Wednesday night.
Parents in Harlem say their children's walk to summer camp is littered with trash, illegal dumping and a growing encampment.
The Philadelphia Union beat the New York Red Bulls 3-1 on Wednesday night for their first win in more than three months.
Police responded just after 5:30 a.m. to an intersection in College Point where they found a 47-year-old man stabbed multiple times.
Leaders and family members will gather at 11 a.m. Thursday to announce plans for a vigil and funeral for Sgt. Angel Rampersad.
Parents in Harlem say their children's walk to summer camp is littered with trash, illegal dumping and a growing encampment.
There was a public hearing on Tuesday night over a proposed Islamic boarding school and mosque in the Long Island hamlet of Bay Shore.
New York City says the average bus speed on Fordham Road in the Bronx is 5 mph, which is why ground was broken Wednesday on a major redesign.
Severe weather impacted the entire region on Tuesday, with watches and warnings throughout the CBS News New York viewing area.
Stormy weather will return to the New York City area Tuesday after a brief reprieve.
Storms brought flooding rains, damaging winds, hail and lightning to New York and New Jersey on Saturday.
While the air quality is improving, haze still lingers as New Yorkers brace for upcoming rain and possibly severe storms Saturday.
A tornado warning was issued in parts of New Jersey on Thursday evening.
Edison, one of New Jersey's largest municipalities, has furloughed hundreds of workers as they deal with budget woes.
The National Weather Service on Wednesday confirmed four tornadoes touched down in northern New Jersey and New York during severe storms on Tuesday.
There were two confirmed tornadoes in northern New Jersey on Tuesday.
Severe weather impacted the entire region on Tuesday, with watches and warnings throughout the CBS News New York viewing area.
There have been major developments in the case of a social media influencer who was gunned down last summer on the Cross County Parkway in Westchester.
There was a public hearing on Tuesday night over a proposed Islamic boarding school and mosque in the Long Island hamlet of Bay Shore.
An electrical transformer caught fire outside the Nassau County Court Building on Long Island on Tuesday.
There was a special celebration at Long Island Children's Hospital on Tuesday for two facility dogs who bring comfort to young patients. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
Studies show older adults are among the safest drivers on the road, but crashes involving seniors are on the rise.
Severe weather impacted the entire region on Tuesday, with watches and warnings throughout the CBS News New York viewing area.
New York City says the average bus speed on Fordham Road in the Bronx is 5 mph, which is why ground was broken Wednesday on a major redesign.
A June 1 trial date was set Wednesday for Nicolás Maduro and his wife to face drug trafficking charges.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani conceded late Tuesday that the city does not have the authority to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Despite promises of action from Mayor Zohran Mamdani, the blocks-long homeless encampments on the West Side of Manhattan continue to stir controversy.
An attorney representing an Upper East Side woman whose husband just died from Legionnaires' disease is planning to take legal action.
Thirty-four cooling towers at 33 buildings on the Upper East Side tested positive for live Legionella bacteria, the New York City Health Department announced Tuesday.
An attorney representing an Upper East Side woman whose husband just died from Legionnaires' disease is planning to take legal action.
Studies show older adults are among the safest drivers on the road, but crashes involving seniors are on the rise.
For the third day in a row, the NYC Health Department has announced a death in the Upper East Side Legionnaires' disease cluster.
A second death has been reported in connection to the Legionnaires' disease cluster on the Upper East Side, health officials said Saturday.
Madonna, Justin Bieber, BTS and Shakira each brought a bit of one of their hits to the World Cup's first halftime show in a whirlwind performance Sunday that also squeezed in Burna Boy, Ted Lasso and many Muppets.
Brenda Fricker won an Academy Award for 1989's "My Left Foot," played the Pigeon Lady in "Home Alone 2" and appeared in "A Time to Kill" and "So I Married an Axe Murderer."
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
The final show of Jay-Z's anniversary concert series at Yankee Stadium was delayed for hours after hundreds of ticketless fans flooded the gates and breached security, according to officials.
Jay-Z and some very special guests took over Yankee Stadium on Friday night, performing to a sold-out crowd.
Nicolás Fernández scored on a first-half penalty kick and Agustín Ojeda found the net in the second half to help New York City FC hold off the Columbus Crew 2-1 on Wednesday night.
The Philadelphia Union beat the New York Red Bulls 3-1 on Wednesday night for their first win in more than three months.
The New York Yankees beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 2-0 Wednesday night for a doubleheader split.
Joey Ortiz went 3 for 3 and was a homer away from the cycle to help the Brewers defeat the Mets 4-3 on Wednesday.
Jared Triolo and Jake Mangum hit run-scoring singles against Fernando Cruz in the 10th inning, lifting the Pirates to a 5-3 win over the Yankees in the opener of a day-night doubleheader.
Parents in Harlem say their children's walk to summer camp is littered with trash, illegal dumping and a growing encampment.
A specialized program from God's Love We Deliver is serving nearly 400 veterans with medically tailored meals, while helping combat isolation and ease the challenges of life after military service.
The Newtown Creek Alliance community science project gives students hands-on experience monitoring the health of one of the most polluted waterways in the U.S.
The FIFA World Cup is delivering a business boost for many bars and restaurants across New York City, but not every industry is seeing the same payoff.
Two Upper West Side children went on a mission to visit 40 playgrounds in one day, hoping to set a record.
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.
Renovations on the Bethesda Fountain will start in August, and work on the Conservatory Water will start at the end of the year.
Two men were stabbed in the back after a fight just after 1:45 a.m. Thursday.
Back in July 1926 Babe Ruth caught a baseball that was dropped 300 feet from an airplane flying over Uniondale.
The MTA made improvements and repairs at the 118-year-old Borough Hall station in downtown Brooklyn.
More than 350 municipal employees have been furloughed after the city council couldn't vote on a budget. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
