
NYC leaders mulling how to tell whole story on statues of historical figures
They are mulling what to do with Christopher Columbus and Thomas Jefferson statues, among others.
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They are mulling what to do with Christopher Columbus and Thomas Jefferson statues, among others.
Leaders are mulling what to do with Christopher Columbus, George Washington, and Thomas Jefferson statues, among others. CBS New York's Jennifer Bisram reports.
The statue was donated to the city in 1834. It was commissioned by a U.S. Navy commodore to honor Jefferson's commitment to religious freedom.
An 1833 statue of Thomas Jefferson will be booted from New York's City Hall and sent on long-term loan to the New York Historical Society.
For 20 years there's been an effort to get it removed, an effort led by Assemblymen Charles Barron and his wife, Councilwoman Inez Barron.
Members of the council's Black, Latino and Asian caucus who have championed the move say it will be "great to see him gone."
The resolution states the school "bears the name of an enslaver committed to upholding the institution of slavery."
Practical travel guide to one of the jewels of the National Parks System, Mount Rushmore National Memorial
It was at Argosy Books and Gallery that the worlds of Thomas Jefferson and Hurricane Sandy collided.
In Sagaponack, the new owners of a whopping $44 million mansion have asked the village board for permission to tear the 6,165-square-foot home down and start all over again.
As Ophelia slowly moves north, effects will still be felt across our area through Sunday.
At high tide, water spilled over bulkheads and filled streets down the the Jersey Shore.
"The steps were blocked. The whole roof caved in," homeowner Paul Kimmel said.
Some neighbors believe it may have been related to a propane tank, but the cause remains under investigation.
The number of deaths is now at 343. That's the same number of firefighters who died the day the towers fell.
As Ophelia slowly moves north, effects will still be felt across our area through Sunday.
The number of deaths is now at 343. That's the same number of firefighters who died the day the towers fell.
It was just a matter of 10 minutes between the family parking their red Nissan and the tree crashing down onto it.
The festival advocates for equality across various global campaigns.
Video shows flames shooting out of windows on the fourth floor of the building in Kensington.
As Ophelia slowly moves north, effects will still be felt across our area through Sunday.
Friday we'll see increasing clouds ahead of the storm that will likely impact your Saturday plans. Stick with CBS New York for the latest forecast and weather alerts.
Today we'll see mostly sunshine and low humidity with temperatures in the low 70s, but our First Alert Weather team is tracking rain that could impact your weekend plans.
Authorities say the thieves are using stolen vehicles from Westport to commit crimes in other areas.
It looks like a picture perfect day with sunshine, low humidity and highs in the mid-70s.
As Ophelia slowly moves north, effects will still be felt across our area through Sunday.
At high tide, water spilled over bulkheads and filled streets down the the Jersey Shore.
"The steps were blocked. The whole roof caved in," homeowner Paul Kimmel said.
Some neighbors believe it may have been related to a propane tank, but the cause remains under investigation.
Chopper 2 was over the scene as firefighters searched through the collapsed rubble on Banker Road.
As Ophelia slowly moves north, effects will still be felt across our area through Sunday.
Not only did participants have to swim, bike and run, they also had to compete with Mother Nature.
The Long Beach Boardwalk was mostly empty Saturday morning and the surf intensified as the huge storm got nearer.
The NTSB says their investigation is expected to take about five to seven days.
Band director Gina Pellettiere and Beatrice Ferrari, a chaperone and retired history teacher, were pillars of the community.
New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez and his wife were indicted Friday, accused of accepting lavish bribes in exchange for official acts.
Menendez and his wife are accused of taking thousands of dollars in cash and gold bars in exchange for official acts.
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has been unable to convince hard-right Republicans to approve a temporary funding bill.
The president says he will take the major step of standing alongside United Auto Workers as they strike in Detroit.
"I am calling for his immediate resignation," New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy said of Sen. Robert Menendez, a fellow Democrat.
Doctors use new imaging tools to more precisely isolate the cancer, then they freeze the area.
Earlier this month, Sufjan Stevens said he was transferred to acute rehab, where he is undergoing intensive physical therapy after being diagnosed with a rare autoimmune disorder.
The CDC says more than 1 in 4 older adults falls each year, but fewer than half tell their doctor about it.
The Biden administration is also pouring $600 million into more COVID tests manufacturing across the U.S.
Mount Sinai studied nearly 4,000 preschool students in Harlem; Bogota, Columbia, and Madrid, Spain.
The festival advocates for equality across various global campaigns.
The show will go on rain or shine, but grab a good raincoat or poncho because umbrellas are not allowed.
Hip-hop icons like Fat Joe credit him for documenting the music, the battles, the breakdancing and the art.
The Emmy Award-winning series returns for its biggest season yet with 90-minute original episodes starting Wednesday, Sept. 27.
Earlier this month, Sufjan Stevens said he was transferred to acute rehab, where he is undergoing intensive physical therapy after being diagnosed with a rare autoimmune disorder.
New York won consecutive games in the series for the first time since a three-match run in 2017-18.
Quintana (3-6) gave up six runs — five earned runs — and eight hits in six innings with a season-high 10 strikeouts.
Not only did participants have to swim, bike and run, they also had to compete with Mother Nature.
The Yankees made the announcement more than four hours before the scheduled first pitch.
It was the second career three-homer game for Judge — both in the past month.
The NYCLU obtained this information through litigation against the NYPD.
In 1978, a Coast Guard helicopter on routine patrol found oil flowing into the Newtown Creek.
Studies show nearly half of South Asian people in the United States report experiencing gender-based violence.
Six years after Hurricane Maria, Puerto Ricans are still struggling to rebuild.
Residents and business owners on a stretch of Riverdale Avenue say a retaining wall is causing properties to flood.
Thousands of people flooded Union Square on Friday for a PlayStation giveaway promoted by livestreamer Kai Cenat.
A crane went up in flames high above Manhattan, then partially collapsed onto the street below.
The Grammy Award winning singer who graced the stage for generations died at the age of 96.
A suspect has been charged in connection with a long-unsolved string of killings known as the Gilgo Beach murders.
The 47th annual Macy's Fourth of July Fireworks Show lit up the skies over the East River on Tuesday night.
CBS New York's John Elliott has your weather forecast for September 23 at 11 p.m.
A street tunnel in Upper Manhattan now has some color thanks to local artists. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3ETcpjf
Thousands of people took to a soggy Central Park on Saturday for a day of music and action at the Global Citizen Festival. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/464214b
Despite Saturday's storms, Long Island's first Ironman Triathlon was held at Jones Beach State Park. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/4569HSb
Five people were injured in an apartment building fire in Brooklyn on Saturday. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3t5npHD