Mamdani, Hochul travel to Puerto Rico for annual Somos Conference
New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani and Gov. Kathy Hochul are in Puerto Rico for the annual Somos Conference.
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New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani and Gov. Kathy Hochul are in Puerto Rico for the annual Somos Conference.
Republicans tried to equate incumbent Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins to Zohran Mamdani, but it didn't come close to working out.
Democrat Ken Jenkins easily defeated Republican Christine Sculti in Tuesday's election, despite efforts to tie him to the New York City mayor's elect's democratic socialism policies. CBS News New York's Tony Aiello reports.
New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani has said city-run grocery stores are an opportunity to address affordability and to give the public a choice.
Entering the mayoral race with under 1% support, Zohran Mamdani's prospects of winning initially seemed unlikely. Here are some of the ways he turned the race around.
Zohran Mamdani made free buses one of his signature policy proposals during the New York City mayor's race.
Zohran Mamdani will make history as NYC's first Muslim and first South Asian mayor when he is sworn in.
Some of those New Yorkers say his words struck a chord with communities that often feel overlooked.
More than 1 million New Yorkers voted for Zohran Mamdani, and about 10% of them were his own campaign volunteers. CBS News New York's Ali Bauman looks at how the candidate was able to mobilize first-time voters.
Mamdani said he will form his administration, including deputy mayors and commissioners, in the near future.
The first millennial set to become mayor of New York City is hitting the ground running, announcing his transition team Wednesday. Now, attention turns to whether Gracie Mansion will be able to work with the White House. CBS News New York's Dick Brennan has the latest on Mamdani's plans and the door left open for talks with the president.
Many are wondering if the status quo will remain or if major shake-ups are coming.
Members of the community are feeling both a sense of pride, and some hesitancy.
As CBS News New York's Doug Williams reports, the New York City public school system is facing significant challenges.
They are now hoping Mamdani's rise will open more opportunities for them in government, and inspire children of all brown backgrounds to think big. CBS News New York's Jennifer Bisram has the story.
New York City's mayor-elect, Zohran Mamdani, built his campaign on the support of everyday New Yorkers from taxi drivers to bodega workers, and in his victory speech, he made sure to thank them. CBS News New York's Natalie Duddridge spoke to some of those New Yorkers who say his words struck a chord with communities that often feel overlooked.
Zohran Mamdani hit the ground running on Day 1 as mayor-elect of New York City. CBS News New York political reporter Marcia Kramer has the story.
Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani is moving quickly to usher in what he calls a new era in New York City government. He named a transition team Wednesday to begin filling key administration posts. CBS News New York political reporter Marcia Kramer has more on his priorities moving forward.
With a price tag of $1 billion, the DCS would give civilians some of the responsibilities currently handled by police officers.
Mayor-elect Mamdani's win in New York is cheered by his London counterpart and a former mentor in Uganda, but draws a warning from Israel's U.S. ambassador.
Mamdani said he will form his administration including deputy mayors and commissioners in the near future. CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
Fresh off his victory in the New York City mayoral election, Zohran Mamdani unveiled his transition team Wednesday morning.
The 34-year-old Democratic socialist defeated Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa and former Gov. Andrew Cuomo.
Zohran Mamdani made many promises on the campaign trail. What powers will he have as chief executive of one of the biggest and most complicated cities in the world?
Zohran Mamdani, a 34-year-old democratic socialist state assemblyman from Queens, will be New York City's 111th mayor.
Eighteen people have died as of Monday during the brutal cold weather in New York City, said Mayor Zohran Mamdani. The mayor announced efforts to expand access to shelters and warming centers.
The official DHS statistics, which had not been previously reported, provide the most detailed look yet into who ICE has arrested during the Trump administration's crackdown.
The 31-year-old Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny took the stage on Sunday dressed in all white, donning a jersey with his last name, Ocasio, and the number 64.
Archbishop Ronald Hicks received a warm welcome from the faithful in the pews at St. Patrick's Cathedral as he presided over his first Mass Sunday.
Salman Rushdie has come to terms with the attempt on his life the only way he knows: by writing a book about it, "Knife." He detailed the experience in his first television interview since the attack.
Eighteen people have died as of Monday during the brutal cold weather in New York City, said Mayor Zohran Mamdani. The mayor announced efforts to expand access to shelters and warming centers.
Archbishop Ronald Hicks received a warm welcome from the faithful in the pews at St. Patrick's Cathedral as he presided over his first Mass Sunday.
Con Ed blamed the Bushwick power outage on snow and road salt mixing together and seeping into its ground equipment.
A Cold Weather Advisory is in place through 10 a.m. on Monday for the entire Tri-State Area. As a result, a First Alert Weather Day will be in play for at least part of the day.
New York City officials are expanding efforts to make sure all residents stay safe during Saturday night's dangerously cold conditions.
A Cold Weather Advisory is in place through 10 a.m. on Monday for the entire Tri-State Area. As a result, a First Alert Weather Day will be in play for at least part of the day.
A Connecticut man was arrested after allegedly driving drunk in the Bronx and hitting pedestrians on a sidewalk Friday.
Parts of New York and Connecticut could see snow Friday into Saturday. A First Alert Weather Day is in effect for the weekend due to dangerously cold temperatures.
Bundle up — New York City and the Tri-State Area's stretch of dangerously cold weather continues, and it's sticking around longer than anyone would like.
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A Cold Weather Advisory is in place through 10 a.m. on Monday for the entire Tri-State Area. As a result, a First Alert Weather Day will be in play for at least part of the day.
New York City and the Tri-State Area are preparing for what is expected to be the coldest weather of the season so far this weekend.
The Democratic primary race for the Congressional seat vacated by Gov. Mikie Sherrill is too close to call.
Gateway Tunnel construction may resume after a federal judge temporarily blocked President Trump's funding freeze for New York and New Jersey's $16 billion infrastructure project.
The entire Tri-State Area will be under an Extreme Cold Warning as dangerously cold temperatures settle in, along with some snow.
A Cold Weather Advisory is in place through 10 a.m. on Monday for the entire Tri-State Area. As a result, a First Alert Weather Day will be in play for at least part of the day.
A Long Island man accused of driving drunk and killing a Nassau County police officer appeared in court Friday. Matthew Smith entered a not guilty plea.
The entire Tri-State Area will be under an Extreme Cold Warning as dangerously cold temperatures settle in, along with some snow.
The goal is to get patients drunk and high at a new research lab on the border of Nassau County and Queens.
The Patchogue-Medford School District said in a letter that the Suffolk County Department of Health alerted them about an infectious person in the school community.
The official DHS statistics, which had not been previously reported, provide the most detailed look yet into who ICE has arrested during the Trump administration's crackdown.
President Trump criticized Team USA freestyle skier Hunter Hess after he and other American athletes at the 2026 Winter Olympics shared their thoughts on U.S. politics.
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi plans to endorse Jack Schlossberg, John F. Kennedy's grandson, a source familiar confirmed to CBS News.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani issued an executive order he says will protect New Yorkers from "abusive immigration enforcement" by the Trump administration.
President Trump late Friday addressed a video posted to his social media account that included a racist depiction of Barack and Michelle Obama as apes, telling reporters he didn't see the part that showed the former president and first lady.
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.
Brooklyn's Green-Wood Cemetery is set to become the first on the East Coast to offer human composting.
The goal is to get patients drunk and high at a new research lab on the border of Nassau County and Queens.
The Patchogue-Medford School District said in a letter that the Suffolk County Department of Health alerted them about an infectious person in the school community.
Day 25 of the New York City nurses strike saw protests, arrests and some progress in the negotiations.
The 31-year-old Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny took the stage on Sunday dressed in all white, donning a jersey with his last name, Ocasio, and the number 64.
Brad Arnold, the founder and lead singer of the 3 Doors Down has died following "his courageous battle with cancer," the rock band announced Saturday on social media.
Bad Bunny took the stage at halftime for the 2026 Super Bowl. Here's who else performed at Super Bowl 60.
Two-for-one tickets are returning for New York City's Off-Broadway Week.
The sheriff says the note was sent to a local Arizona news station, which agreed not to report on it, following the disappearance of "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie's mother, Nancy Guthrie.
The 31-year-old Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny took the stage on Sunday dressed in all white, donning a jersey with his last name, Ocasio, and the number 64.
Team USA defended its Olympic figure skating team event gold medal on Sunday after Ilia "Quad God" ushered the team to victory at the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics.
The Seattle Seahawks defeated the New England Patriots Sunday to win the 2026 Super Bowl.
NYU stands alone atop the NCAA Division III women's basketball record book with 82 consecutive victories.
Jalen Brunson scored 31 points and Josh Hart added 19 to help the New York Knicks beat the cold-shooting Boston Celtics 111-89 on Sunday.
After their building managers were arrested on fraud charges, tenants in Queens say their apartments were left in chaos.
Harlem's Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture centennial anniversary began last year, and 2026 marks 100 years since the library became owner of its namesake's personal collection, making it a full-fledged research center.
Brooklyn's Green-Wood Cemetery is set to become the first on the East Coast to offer human composting.
Dozens of middle school girls celebrated National Girls and Women in Sports Day at the Brooklyn Basketball Training Center on Wednesday.
A group of senior dancers aged 70 and up shine on stage at the Korean Community Services' center in Queens. They practice in Flushing twice a week and perform at events citywide.
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.
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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.
Fermento NYC on Varick Street is giving away free pizza to the first 50 customers, starting at 11 a.m., to celebrate National Pizza Day.
Firefighters said one person was hospitalized in critical condition after a fire started in a Washington Heights building.
Investigators are continuing to search for Nancy Guthrie after she disappeared from her Tucson home more than a week ago. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
Hundreds of Con Ed customers had to brave the frigid temperatures without heat because of the power outage in Brooklyn.
Being outside even for a short period of time could be dangerous as the extreme cold continues. New York officials are working to expand efforts to keep residents safe. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
