Lillian Bonsignore sworn in as FDNY commissioner
New FDNY Commissioner Lillian Bonsignore was sworn in by Mayor Zohran Mamdani during a ceremony Tuesday afternoon.
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New FDNY Commissioner Lillian Bonsignore was sworn in by Mayor Zohran Mamdani during a ceremony Tuesday afternoon.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani signed an emergency executive order Tuesday directing his administration to come up with a plan limiting the use of solitary confinement on Rikers Island. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
Gov. Kathy Hochul, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch are hailing an historic drop in shootings last year.
Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch said the number of shooting incidents fell to 688 last year, compared to 904 in 2024. CBS News New York's Cindy Hsu reports.
Five firefighters were among the six people hurt in the blaze at 1824 Madison St. in Ridgewood. CBS News New York's Jennifer Bisram has the latest.
Gov. Kathy Hochul, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch are hailing an historic drop in shootings last year. Watch their news conference.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and FDNY officials gave a briefing following a 5-alarm fire in Ridgewood, Queens. See the full briefing.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is launching a task force to crack down on hidden services fees for things like concert tickets and package handling.
CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer has more on Mamdani's new task force.
Hochul said traffic in the congestion zone is down by 11% since the start of the program.
Hochul said traffic in the congestion zone is down by 11% since the start of the program. Watch their full news conference.
The FDNY is investigating the cause of a massive fire at a deli in the Claremont section. Three people, including two firefighters, were hurt.
MTA fare hikes are in effect, upping the cost of NYC subway and bus rides, and trips on the Long Island and Metro-North railroads.
Mamdani says tenants will testify at "Rental Ripoff" hearings before New York City takes action against "unconscionable" business practices.
Hizzoner did so on the same day MTA fare hikes went into effect across the system. Mamdani campaigned on making buses free for New Yorkers. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
It's part of his promise to take action against problems New York City renters face, like deplorable living conditions and hidden fees. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
Levy will replace the Department of Housing Preservation and Development's acting commissioner Ahmed Tigani.
"Tax the rich" seems to have replaced "Auld Lang Syne" as the theme song for 2026. But how to New Yorkers feel about the idea of paying more?
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's policies could weigh heavily on national elections in 2026 and beyond.
How much will Gov. Kathy Hochul want to work with NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani, an unapologetic democratic socialist, in a reelection year?
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said he told President Trump directly that he opposed the U.S. military's capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said the city will complete the original redesign of McGuinness Boulevard in Brooklyn, which had been mired in controversy over how to make the busy street safer.
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani made an infrastructure announcement in Greenpoint, Brooklyn.
After Mamdani's inauguration as New York City's 112th mayor, voters in Queens will select a new state representative.
Mamdani issued an executive order revoking all executive orders issued by Adams on or after the day Adams was indicted.
Photographs of preserved bedrooms in Oscar-nominated film, "All the Empty Rooms," draw visitors into a stark reflection the human cost of gun violence.
Day 3 of the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran sees skies full of missiles as American allies take hits and deaths mount along with concern the conflict could spread.
A terminally ill Bronx man made one final request from his hospital bed before he died. He wanted to say goodbye to his dogs and make sure they end up in a loving home.
Anders Lee scored the go-ahead goal in the final minute, rookie Matthew Schaefer had two more goals and an assist and the Islanders edged the Panthers 5-4 on Sunday.
James Harden scored 22 points in his return to the lineup with a broken thumb and the Cavaliers snapped a two-game skid with a 106-102 win over the Nets on Sunday.
A terminally ill Bronx man made one final request from his hospital bed before he died. He wanted to say goodbye to his dogs and make sure they end up in a loving home.
Iranian-Americans marched in New York City on Sunday to celebrate the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and 40 of his top officials.
Brian Anthony Moreland is a Tony Award-nominated producer who has worked on numerous hit shows and joins a short list of Black producers working on Broadway.
With the fate of Iran uncertain after Saturday's strikes by the United States and Israel, the shockwaves are being felt in the Tri-State Area.
Protests sparked up in New York City and across the country Saturday in response to the military strikes in Iran.
The Tri-State Area's weekend is looking like a tale of two seasons with both snow and sunshine.
Another round of snow is impacting the Tri-State Area Wednesday, just after a major blizzard dumped more than 2 feet of snow in some parts of New York and New Jersey.
Pet owners should be extra cautious with their pets during and after the major winter snowstorm impacting the New York and New Jersey area.
Double-digit snow totals have been reported across New York, New Jersey and Connecticut as a major blizzard begins to wind down.
The storm has started to wrap up in New York City, New Jersey and beyond, with impressive snow totals left in its wake.
With the fate of Iran uncertain after Saturday's strikes by the United States and Israel, the shockwaves are being felt in the Tri-State Area.
Several hundred protesters in Roxbury, N.J., took to the street Saturday expressing outrage over plans to build an ICE facility in their town.
The Tri-State Area's weekend is looking like a tale of two seasons with both snow and sunshine.
Neighbors of a home displaying hateful symbols in Woodland Park, New Jersey, say they have complained to police, but authorities said while it's disgraceful, it's still protected speech.
John Shippen was a child of former slaves who found his way onto a golf course and made history there.
A driver who allegedly struck and critically injured a Nassau County Police crossing guard on Long Island appeared in court Friday.
Four people were injured in a crash on the Long Island Expressway Friday morning.
A Long Island man accused of burning down four homes in the Pocono Mountains was arrested in New York City with a truck full of nitrous oxide.
Nassau County DA Anne Donnelly said Wen-Lone Chou stockpiled parts and tested the guns he built in a makeshift shooting range in his Mineola basement.
A Long Island crossing guard is in critical condition after being hit while shoveling snow in Merrick, sources said.
Iranian-Americans marched in New York City on Sunday to celebrate the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and 40 of his top officials.
CBS News has learned that the casualties occurred among American personnel based in Kuwait.
President Trump posted on social media that Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei had been killed after a massive U.S. and Israeli military operation Saturday.
Local leaders across New York are reacting to the U.S. and Israel's major military operation in Iran.
Americans weighed in on how long a conflict with Iran might last and what Congress should do.
For the first time in 30 years, the Food and Drug Administration has approved a new treatment for an inoperable type of pancreatic cancer.
NYSNA has reached a tentative contract agreement with NewYork-Presbyterian, signaling a potential end to the longest nurses strike in New York City history.
NYSNA ratified contracts with Montefiore and Mount Sinai, clearing the way for nurses to return to work Saturday after walking off one month ago.
The longest and largest nurses strike in New York City history is set to end after over three weeks as NYSNA says it has a tentative agreement.
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.
Brian Anthony Moreland is a Tony Award-nominated producer who has worked on numerous hit shows and joins a short list of Black producers working on Broadway.
Pokémon fans across New York City waited in live for special events marking the franchise's 30th anniversary.
Singer-songwriter Neil Sedaka, known for his hits like "Laughter in the Rain," "Breaking Up is Hard to Do" and "Calendar Girl," has died.
Streaming giant Netflix declined to match Paramount Skydance's $31 per share offer for Warner Bros. Discovery.
Harvey Weinstein has hired Luigi Mangione's and Sean "Diddy" Combs' lawyers to represent him at his third New York rape trial.
Anders Lee scored the go-ahead goal in the final minute, rookie Matthew Schaefer had two more goals and an assist and the Islanders edged the Panthers 5-4 on Sunday.
James Harden scored 22 points in his return to the lineup with a broken thumb and the Cavaliers snapped a two-game skid with a 106-102 win over the Nets on Sunday.
Mikal Bridges had 25 points and Jalen Brunson scored 24 to power the Knicks over the Spurs, snapping their 11-game winning streak Sunday.
The New York Islanders beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-3 on Saturday night for their fourth straight win.
The New Jersey Devils beat the St. Louis Blues 3-1 on Saturday to end a five-game losing streak.
The National Dance Institute in Harlem hosts a special camp twice a year to bring together dancers with and without special needs for a dance camp, proving anyone can take center stage.
Could New York City's harsh winter weather end up curbing the number of rats? Here's why experts are saying don't count on it.
A Jewish congregation in Brooklyn is fighting to save their historic house of worship.
Harlem's Lafayette Theatre is believed to be the first major New York City theater to desegregate, just a year after its opening.
Multiple rezonings in Queens are paving the way for tens of thousands of new units, but some residents worry about how it could affect their communities.
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.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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.
The "All The Empty Rooms" exhibit connects to a CBS News documentary that takes viewers inside the homes of children lost to school shootings. CBS News New York's Hannah Kliger shows us how everyday spaces have become powerful memorials.
CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock has your seven-day forecast.
A local rescue group is on a mission to fulfill his request. CBS News New York's Andrew Ramos has the story from Long Island City.
With its supreme leader dead, there's a clear process in Iran's constitution to choose who comes next. The question is will it be another ayatollah? Or, could this be the moment a very different kind of leader emerges? CBS News New York's Mahsa Saeidi reports.
Hezbollah claimed a strike on Israel and Israel struck back, hitting the Lebanese capital of Beirut. Meanwhile, police have increased security at religious sites in New York City. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner has the story.
