Mamdani administration announces new NYC housing initiative
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and a coalition of city and community leaders announced a new housing initiative that they say will offer stability and second chances.
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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and a coalition of city and community leaders announced a new housing initiative that they say will offer stability and second chances.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has appointed Tricia Shimamura as the new city parks commissioner.
Mamdani appointed Tricia Shimamura as NYC's next parks commissioner at High Bridge Park in the Bronx.
Shimamura most recently served as the City Department of Parks and Recreation's Manhattan borough commissioner, Mamdani said.
New York City Council Speaker Julie Menin announced a five-point plan to combat hate crimes against Jewish New Yorkers.
Hochul said she would commit $1.7 billion in the next budget to expand child care in New York in her 2026 state of the state address.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani signed an executive order Wednesday aimed at cutting red tape for small businesses.
Border czar Tom Homan said no decision had been made about the exact nature of the cuts, which are supposed to take effect in two weeks.
The potentially impacted states include New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer has the story.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Tuesday nominated Midori Valdivia to lead the Taxi and Limousine Commission.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani stood with taxi drivers Tuesday night to announce his pick to lead the city's Taxi and Limousine Commission. CBS News New York's Ali Bauman reports.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Tuesday nominated Midori Valdivia to lead the Taxi and Limousine Commission.
Hochul laid out plans to move New York toward universal child care, and restrict 3-D printed ghost guns in the state.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul checked off a number of pocketbook issues in her State of the State address, aligning with New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's promises. She also slammed the Trump administration and the actions of ICE agents. CBS New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
The New York City Council said one of its employees was detained on Monday by federal immigration officials during a routine immigration appointment in Nassau County.
Local leaders say it's the latest escalation in what they call an attack on democracy. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports.
Monday was moving day for Mayor Zohran Mamdani and his wife, as two vans brought the couple's things from their one-bedroom rent-stabilized apartment in Queens to Gracie Mansion.
CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer says the new mayor is determined to make his new home more accessible to regular New Yorkers.
Mamdani joined picketers outside NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital in Washington Heights as thousands of nurses went on strike in the city.
Negotiators were working Sunday night to hammer out a contract before the midnight deadline. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
Once an elementary school teacher in the Bronx, Kamar Samuels now leads the nation's largest school system under NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
If there's one thing both New Yorkers and tourists can agree on, it's that the city could use more public bathrooms. Saturday, Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced a multimillion dollar plan to install modular public bathrooms across all five boroughs as part of a pilot program. CBS News New York's Kristie Keleshian reports.
New York City is committing $4 million to expand public bathroom access across the five boroughs, Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced Saturday.
A protest that took place outside a Queens synagogue Thursday is sparking outrage. In at least one video posted to social media, the pro-Palestinian demonstrators appear to be chanting their support of Hamas. CBS News New York political reporter Marcia Kramer has the story.
Actor and podcast host Michael Rapaport said he will be running for New York City mayor in 2029.
Mikie Sherrill will be inaugurated on Tuesday morning in Newark, where she will become the first Democratic woman to hold New Jersey's highest office.
Many dangers lurk when the temperature plummets, including hypothermia, frostbite and even a heart attack.
Dillon Brooks scored 27 points, Devin Booker had 23 and the Suns beat the Nets 126-117 on Monday night.
Puppet shows, peaceful protests and acts of service helped families reflect on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy through a child's perspective.
Students in New Jersey will soon learn cursive in school, thanks to a law signed by Gov. Phil Murphy.
Many dangers lurk when the temperature plummets, including hypothermia, frostbite and even a heart attack.
Puppet shows, peaceful protests and acts of service helped families reflect on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy through a child's perspective.
Nearly 100 tenants from three different buildings managed by A&E Real Estate on the Upper West Side rallied on Monday.
New York City police seized one of two vehicles in the hit-and-run death of former Nickelodeon child star Kianna Underwood in Brooklyn.
More than 100 people marched across the Brooklyn Bridge to support Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy and speak out against federal immigration enforcement.
Many dangers lurk when the temperature plummets, including hypothermia, frostbite and even a heart attack.
The weekend of snow in the New York City area finally wrapped up overnight, but don't let it fool you. Temperatures are about to plummet.
Snow fell in New York City and across the Tri-State Area on Sunday morning and evening, leaving a good amount to measure in its wake.
David Grullon Jr. killed a 34-year-old Connecticut man after he fired a gun and the bullet went through the wall.
The first of this weekend's two rounds of snow blanketed the Tri-State Area on Saturday.
Mikie Sherrill will be inaugurated on Tuesday morning in Newark, where she will become the first Democratic woman to hold New Jersey's highest office.
Many dangers lurk when the temperature plummets, including hypothermia, frostbite and even a heart attack.
Students in New Jersey will soon learn cursive in school, thanks to a law signed by Gov. Phil Murphy.
New Jersey will soon have its first female Democratic governor. Mikie Sherrill will be sworn into office Tuesday, succeeding Gov. Phil Murphy.
A police officer in Newark, New Jersey, fatally shot one man and injured another Monday afternoon, officials say.
The weekend of snow in the New York City area finally wrapped up overnight, but don't let it fool you. Temperatures are about to plummet.
Snow fell in New York City and across the Tri-State Area on Sunday morning and evening, leaving a good amount to measure in its wake.
A Long Island nurse was seen on a nanny camera hitting a non-verbal child that he was caring for, leaving bruises on the boy's body.
The first of this weekend's two rounds of snow blanketed the Tri-State Area on Saturday.
A federal judge ruled the Empire Wind project can move forward while he considers the merits of the Trump administration's order to suspend it.
Mikie Sherrill will be inaugurated on Tuesday morning in Newark, where she will become the first Democratic woman to hold New Jersey's highest office.
New Jersey will soon have its first female Democratic governor. Mikie Sherrill will be sworn into office Tuesday, succeeding Gov. Phil Murphy.
As his standoff with America's closest allies escalates, President Trump says not getting the Nobel Peace Prize means he's no longer obligated "to think purely of Peace."
Looking overseas, there is wide opposition to the idea of taking Greenland by force.
Shimamura most recently served as the City Department of Parks and Recreation's Manhattan borough commissioner, Mamdani said.
New York City's largest nurses strike is now in Week 2 and it appears negotiations toward a deal remain at a standstill.
Negotiators for major New York City hospitals and the state nurses union returned to the bargaining table as the city's largest nurses strike enters a fifth day.
Nurses continue to hold the picket line as the largest nurses' strike in New York City history is on its third day with no end in sight.
Nurses say health care benefits and workplace safety are their main reasons for striking, and are refusing to go back to work until their demands are met.
Loved ones of patients at hospitals in New York City are concerned about care as nurses continue to strike due to failed contract negotiations on Monday.
Kianna Underwood, a former Nickelodeon child actress, was identified as the woman killed in a hit-and-run in Brooklyn.
John Forté, the Grammy-nominated musician known for his work with the Fugees, was found dead in his home in Massachusetts.
The 2026 Golden Globes honored the standouts in both film and television from last year. See the full list of winners and nominees.
Here is everything you need to know about how to watch and stream the 2026 Golden Globes.
Bob Weir wrote or co-wrote and sang lead vocals on Grateful Dead classics including "Sugar Magnolia," "One More Saturday Night" and "Mexicali Blues."
Dillon Brooks scored 27 points, Devin Booker had 23 and the Suns beat the Nets 126-117 on Monday night.
The Mavericks rolled to a 114-97 victory Monday over the Knicks, who were booed frequently in the first half while falling behind by 30.
Chicago led 70-51 at the half and the advantage stayed above 20 points for most of the second half.
The Phoenix Suns beat the slumping New York Knicks 106-99 on Saturday night.
The Carolina Hurricanes beat the New Jersey Devils 4-1 on Saturday night.
Puppet shows, peaceful protests and acts of service helped families reflect on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy through a child's perspective.
Nearly 100 tenants from three different buildings managed by A&E Real Estate on the Upper West Side rallied on Monday.
A group in Queens has banded together to revive landlines and give their children a simpler way to socialize.
A city-approved plan to rezone a stretch of Atlantic Avenue is expected to bring thousands of new apartments to Brooklyn, but tenant advocates say the deal falls short for lower-income residents and could accelerate displacement.
A three-year pilot run by the Brooklyn Justice Initiative and the Mayor's Office of Criminal Justice aims to improve court compliance and reduce recidivism by meeting participants where they live.
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 New York Giants will introduce John Harbaugh as its new head coach on Tuesday.
While the snow is over, it will still be icy and slippery with freezing cold temperatures. Meteorologist John Elliott has the latest forecast for Tuesday morning.
Tuesday is bringing freezing weather with brutal cold temperatures. Doctors are warning it could be dangerous. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
Mikie Sherrill will be inaugurated on Tuesday morning in Newark, where she will become the first Democratic woman to hold New Jersey's highest office. CBS News New York's Cristina Fan reports.
CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn has your First Alert Forecast for January 19 at 11 p.m.
