Justice Department to close NYC jail that housed Jeffrey Epstein
The jail has faced scrutiny since Jeffrey Epstein died by suicide there in August 2019.
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The jail has faced scrutiny since Jeffrey Epstein died by suicide there in August 2019.
Only on “CBS This Morning,” Meg Oliver visited a New York City school with Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona to find out his plans for a safe school year. A new CBS News poll finds 69% of parents are concerned their kids will get COVID in school.
New York City now requires customers and employees of restaurants, gyms and other indoor public venues to show proof of vaccination. Mayor Bill de Blasio calls it a necessity as the Delta variant causes a rise in COVID-19 cases. But a group of small businesses is suing the city, claiming they're unfairly targeted and that there should be exemptions. Katie Honan, a reporter at The City, spoke with CBSN's Omar Villafranca about the controversy.
A father and his young son, Shepherd Colver, finally made it to the Statue of Liberty after biking across the country for 18 weeks. Nikki Battiste shares their story.
If life is a journey, then James and Shepherd Colver certainly enjoyed the 3,300-mile ride.
"I think all of these pieces move us forward to the day, not long from now, when we won't need these rules. And then our cultural institutions can open up 110% in every way," Mayor Bill de Blasio said
When the mayor's office decided to put on a star-studded concert to celebrate New York City's return after lockdown, Clive Davis got the call. The 89-year-old music producer signed up such artists as Bruce Springsteen, Patti Smith and Paul Simon, in what is his most important project: bringing concerts back to New York. Contributor Kelefa Sanneh reports.
As performers return to Broadway stages, "Sunday Morning" debuts a short film from NYCNext that honors the city, with a performance of the Billy Joel classic by such talents as Sara Bareilles, Cautious Clay, Anaïs Reno and Brian Stokes Mitchell.
New York Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul will become the state's first female governor when Governor Andrew Cuomo steps down. She vowed that her administration would not be a toxic workplace. Jericka Duncan has more.
New York Lieutenant Governor Kathy Hochul is less than two weeks away from becoming the state's first female governor. It comes after Andrew Cuomo announced his resignation amid sexual harassment allegations. Susan Kang, associate professor of political science at City University of New York, joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero to discuss where this leaves the investigation surrounding Cuomo and what Hochul's transition will be like.
The judge sought assurances from prospective jurors that they could remain impartial despite the bad publicity swirling around Robert Sylvester Kelly since his 2019 arrest.
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo was facing growing calls to resign, even from President Biden, as he faced allegations of sexual harassment. It's an ironic fall from grace for Cuomo, who signed legislation to help end sexual harassment just two years ago. Ed O'Keefe has the latest.
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo's resignation came as a shock to many after he vowed to fight the sexual harassment allegations made by 11 women. Kathy Hochul will replace Cuomo, becoming the state's first female governor. Jericka Duncan reports.
Brittany Commisso alleges New York Governor Andrew Cuomo groped her last year. Commisso, known as "Executive Assistant #1" in a damning report detailing numerous allegations against Cuomo, is speaking publicly for the first time. Jericka Duncan reports.
Health threats due to COVID and a shakeup of Kelly's defense team pushed the trial into the summer, nearly two years after he was charged with abusing women and girls for almost two decades.
Broadway's first play to return since the COVID-19 shutdown opened in previews Wednesday night. "Pass Over" is about two Black men who dream of a life without racial injustice. CBS News Broadway contributor Leigh Scheps joined CBSN's Tanya Rivero with more on the night and how iconic shows are getting back up and running.
New York City will soon require proof of vaccination for people looking to eat inside a restaurant, use a gym or attend an indoor concert or performance. Dr. Neeta Ogden, an internal medicine specialist and immunologist, joins CBSN to discuss this upcoming mandate.
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss his reaction to Governor Andrew Cuomo's refusal to resign after sexual harassment investigation. Plus, he will explain how he is preparing for a potential backlash to the city's vaccine mandate for visitors entering restaurants and gyms.
The policy will be phased in over the coming weeks, according to the mayor.
In a televised speech Tuesday afternoon, Andrew Cuomo denied ever sexually harassing women.
President Biden called on governors to help fight the surge of coronavirus cases or "please get out of the way." As the administration pushes to get more people vaccinated, CBS News' Nikki Battiste reports on a new policy NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio hopes will convince people to roll up their sleeves. Then, Dr. Ali Raja, a professor at Harvard Medical School, joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano with more on efforts to fight the fourth wave.
Charlotte Bennett, one of nearly a dozen women to accuse New York Governor Andrew Cuomo of sexual harassment, spoke to "CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Norah O'Donnell about her reaction to the results of the sexual harassment probe. Watch more of her remarks here.
As CBS News' Skyler Henry reports, places across the country are enacting vaccine requirements as the country deals with another surge in COVID-19 cases. Then, Dr. Jodie Dionne, an associate professor in the division of infectious diseases at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero to talk about the cases they are seeing in that region.
"CBS Evening News" anchor Norah O'Donnell speaks with Charlotte Bennett, a former aide to New York Governor Andrew Cuomo who he singled out as saying her complaint against him bothered him the most. More of this exclusive interview will be available on CBSNews.com.
The calls for New York Governor Andrew Cuomo to resign are growing louder after an investigation accuses him of sexually harassing at least 11 women. Jericka Duncan reports.