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Comptroller Brad Lander says New York City is spending "way too much money" to detain people on Rikers Island.
The FDNY said as of July, there have been 87 lithium-ion battery fires causing injuries so far this year.
It happened around 8:30 p.m. Saturday at East 181st Street and Walton Avenue in Fordham Heights.
A teenager was shot in the Bronx on Saturday. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/47r6sXH
The city has been throwing block parties across the five boroughs to celebrate 50 years of hip-hop.
Hip-hop's happy birthday weekend continued Saturday. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/453aZ19
It's a big birthday bash in the borough where hip-hop was born at a rec room on Sedgewick Avenue back in 1973.
Hip-hop history was celebrated in the Bronx on Friday, the 50th anniversary of the music genre's birth. Yankee Stadium was the place to be for a legendary lineup, and CBS New York's Alecia Reid was there. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/446RlQz
A block party in the Bronx kicked off celebrations Friday for the 50th anniversary of hip-hop, and the rhymes will echo throughout Yankee Stadium at a star-studded concert. CBS New York's Alecia Reid reports. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/446RlQz
A block party in the Bronx kicked off celebrations Friday for the 50th anniversary of hip-hop. CBS New York's Alecia Reid reports. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/446RlQz
The award-winning DJ and radio host is known for her cutting and turntable tricks. She has worked with hip-hop royalty over the years and even has a mural painted after her in the Bronx.
On this day 50 years ago, hip-hop was born here in New York. Celebrations are happening throughout the city, leading to a massive concert featuring some of the biggest names in the genre.
Friday marks the 50th anniversary of hip-hop, born at a party in the Bronx back in 1973. CBS New York's Natalie Duddridge has a look at the celebrations across the city for this music milestone.
Over the past five decades, the art form that was born in the Bronx transformed music and culture.
Fifty years ago this week, hip-hop emerged from the Bronx. We spoke with Mister Cee, a producer and DJ credited with discovering legendary artists like Biggie Smalls, to help us take a look back.
A stray bullet struck an 11-month-old girl in the head as she was sitting in the car with her mother.
Two people are now charged in a 2022 stray bullet shooting that injured a baby girl in the Bronx.
Police said a man on an e-bike was struck on Tiffany Street in the Hunts Point section on Wednesday morning.
Police say the 29-year-old man was hit by a dark colored SUV that fled the scene.
The Kingsbridge Armory is a historical building built in 1917, but has been sitting vacant for nearly 30 years.
One of the three people killed in a Pennsylvania bus crash on Sunday night was from the Bronx. Read more: https://cbsn.ws/3KzwVbI
The blaze started at around 2 p.m. on the sixth floor of the building on Watson and Colgate avenues in Soundview.
Fire burned a hole through the roof of an apartment building in the Bronx on Tuesday. CBS New York's Shosh Bedrosian reports.
The state and city are committing $200 million to jumpstart the redevelopment of the 100-year-old building.
Between the toll hikes and gloomy weather, it wasn't an ideal way for commuters to start the week.
President Trump has insisted that vandals, rather than questionable craftsmanship, are responsible for the enduring problems following the Reflecting Pool's $14.7 million sealant job.
Authorities believe two ransom notes addressed to Nancy Guthrie's family — including a note that said she had died — were likely sent by the person or group of people who abducted her.
Safety upgrades are coming to Westchester County Airport, which serves 2 million flyers every year. U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced on Monday what's planned.
There is a new kind of on-demand video messaging called "kosher cameos" that just launched on Long Island and it doesn't cost a thing.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is accused of using anti-Israel tropes to mobilize voters in the city's Democratic primaries.
Safety upgrades are coming to Westchester County Airport, which serves 2 million flyers every year. U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced on Monday what's planned.
There is a new kind of on-demand video messaging called "kosher cameos" that just launched on Long Island and it doesn't cost a thing.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is accused of using anti-Israel tropes to mobilize voters in the city's Democratic primaries.
Police are investigating how weapons got inside a Bronx juvenile detention center where at least 12 people were hurt in a brawl between teens and staff.
New York is forming an exploratory committee to evaluate the potential of hosting the Winter Olympics for the first time since 1980.
The heaviest of Monday's rain across the Tri-State Area is now south of New York City.
After a tranquil, warm weekend, more turbulent weather lies ahead in the New York City area.
Weather is tranquil and pleasant in the New York City area for Father's Day weekend as summer officially begins.
Dangerous heat is building across the Tri-State Area with the threat of severe storms, making Thursday and Friday First Alert Weather Days.
Thursday and Friday will be First Alert Weather Days in the New York City area, with high temperatures and the chance for strong storms.
The heaviest of Monday's rain across the Tri-State Area is now south of New York City.
A man from New Jersey was charged after he allegedly hit and killed two teen pedestrians in Townsend, Delaware, over the weekend.
After a tranquil, warm weekend, more turbulent weather lies ahead in the New York City area.
Traffic will be impacted in Midtown Manhattan as the city initiates shuttle bus corridors and street closures to accommodate World Cup ticketholders.
A small plane crashed into a lake in West Milford, New Jersey, on Saturday.
There is a new kind of on-demand video messaging called "kosher cameos" that just launched on Long Island and it doesn't cost a thing.
The heaviest of Monday's rain across the Tri-State Area is now south of New York City.
Firefighters in Hempstead used a ladder truck to free a seagull that got tangled in a rope above a busy street.
Adventureland reopened Saturday, but its new Wave Twister ride remained closed one day after 15 kids and one adult were stranded on the ride for hours.
Fifteen children and one adult were rescued Friday evening after they got stuck on a ride at Long Island's Adventureland amusement park.
President Trump has insisted that vandals, rather than questionable craftsmanship, are responsible for the enduring problems following the Reflecting Pool's $14.7 million sealant job.
Safety upgrades are coming to Westchester County Airport, which serves 2 million flyers every year. U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced on Monday what's planned.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is accused of using anti-Israel tropes to mobilize voters in the city's Democratic primaries.
New York is forming an exploratory committee to evaluate the potential of hosting the Winter Olympics for the first time since 1980.
Councilmember Chris Marte organized the vigil for Romanch Mahajan, the tourist from India killed in last week's horse carriage crash.
An off-duty EMT jumped into action at the Knicks parade Thursday when a man appeared to be suffering from an overdose.
New York broadcast giant Bill Ritter announced Friday he is stepping down from the WABC anchor desk after being diagnosed with early stage Alzheimer's.
For half a century, The Valerie Fund has been dedicated to providing care to children with cancer and blood disorders.
A New Jersey nonprofit called The Valerie Fund is celebrating 50 years of providing comprehensive care to children with cancer and blood disorders.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill is urging people to donate blood ahead of the summer months.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
When a large tent appeared next door to Taylor Swift's Watch Hill estate this week, it didn't take long for speculation about the superstar's impending nuptials to ripple through the affluent New England seaside village.
Claude Guillemot and a flight instructor were flying in a twin-motor Cessna 421 on Friday evening. An investigation into the crash is underway.
James Burrows directed more than 1,000 episodes of television, including every episode of the original "Will & Grace."
A New York Knicks documentary series is in the works from director and Knicks superfan Ben Stiller.
New York is forming an exploratory committee to evaluate the potential of hosting the Winter Olympics for the first time since 1980.
Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper each homered for the second consecutive game, and Zack Wheeler struck out seven as the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the New York Mets 6-2.
Wyndham Clark began the final round up six shots, but ended up winning by just one, securing his second U.S. Open title in four years.
The Cincinnati Reds beat the New York Yankees 4-1 on Sunday.
Serena Williams recently returned to competition in doubles after nearly four years away from professional tennis.
Experts say the team's title run created a feeling of collective joy and connection, while some local businesses are also seeing a boost from the celebration.
Knicks fans who couldn't make it to Thursday's parade still found a way to celebrate across New York in true blue-and-orange fashion.
A vending machine in Coney Island is offering something unusual alongside the neighborhood's classic attractions: original artwork from local artists.
A years-long battle is intensifying over the future of an old rail line in Queens that was abandoned after a fire over 50 years ago.
Harlem's historic Cotton Club recently announced it was up for sale. The news comes as jazz clubs across the borough disappear.
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.
Davis helped guide the careers of many artists, including Whitney Houston, Carlos Santana and Alicia Keys. CBS News New York's Dick Brennan has more about his life and legacy.
Mitchell Modell announced a new online venture inspired by the New York Knicks' NBA championship.
The mayor's order calls for better heat illness prevention guidance in New York City.
Police said the water main broke on Route 17 South near Franklin Avenue, forcing two lanes to close on the busy highway.
Essex County officials said the black bear was sighted less than a mile from the zoo at the South Mountain Reservation.
