2 brutal anti-Asian attacks in NYC as bystanders do nothing
In both cases, bystanders did nothing to intervene.
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New York City makes it easier to sue police for misconduct
The New York City Council passed legislation to limit qualified immunity, which became a focal point of the debate to reform policing across America last summer.
Family of teen falsely accused of stealing phone sues accuser
Miya Ponsetto, 22, is also facing criminal charges in the case.
Headmaster on leave after making student kneel
The headmaster at a Long Island Catholic school has been placed on leave after a parent claimed that he made her Black, 11-year-old son kneel while apologizing to his White teacher. CBS New York's Kiran Dhillon reports.
New York City high schools reopen
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio tells CBS News there's no excuse to not offer in-person learning at this point. CBS News correspondent Meg Oliver spoke to one high school student who says she is, "looking forward to that joy of human connection" she was denied.
De Blasio says Cuomo is "literally in the way of us saving lives"
Cuomo is facing growing calls to resign following a string of sexual misconduct allegations.
Ruth Bader Ginsburg statue unveiled in NYC
A 7-foot bronze statue of the late Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was unveiled in Brooklyn three days before her birthday.
Suspected pedophile extradited from Israel
A suspected pedophile has been extradited to face abuse charges in New York City after more than a decade hiding in Israel. A woman abused by another man tells CBS News' Ian Lee that she's still waiting for justice after his investigation revealed a system exploited for years by child predators to evade the law.
Reflecting on year since COVID shutdowns began
March 11, 2021, marks one year since widespread shutdowns began as COVID-19 was declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization. No place in the U.S. was hit harder in the earliest days than New York, which has seen more than 48,000 deaths. Dr. Steven Corwin of New York-Presbyterian Hospital speaks with CBSN's Tanya Rivero to give his thoughts on the pandemic one year later.
Looking back at the pandemic, one year later
"CBS This Morning" takes a look at the one year anniversary of the coronavirus pandemic with reflections and lessons learned from key players during the early months, including Dr. Helen Chu, an infectious disease researcher who found a way to test for COVID-19 early on, Admiral Brett Giroir, the former Assistant Secretary of Health in charge of COVID-19 testing and David Lat, one of the first COVID-19 patients hospitalized in New York City.
3 men describe "surreal" freedom after 24 years behind bars
George Bell, Gary Johnson and Rohan Bolt were each sentenced to at least 50 years for a deadly attempted robbery. Lawyers argued the case was based on false confessions and racial bias.
Inside Mount Sinai ER and ICU amid COVID pandemic
Nearly a year after New York City became the nation's coronavirus epicenter, "CBS This Morning" was granted extraordinary access to the ongoing fight to save lives. Two doctors who shared the emotional toll inside the hospital in video diaries early in the pandemic showed Mola Lenghi the progress, and continuing peril, of a year on the COVID-19 front lines.
Study: Low rate of COVID-19 transmission in NYC schools
Parents concerned about sending their kids back to school can breathe a little easier, according to a study published in the journal "Pediatrics." The transmission rate at schools in New York City open between October and December was only about half a percent. Dr. Neeta Ogden joins CBSN's Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers to discuss what this means for the reopening of schools around the U.S. and a new type of test that could shed light on just how widely the coronavirus spread before testing was available.
Cuomo announces expanded vaccine eligibility
Embattled New York Governor Andrew Cuomo announced people aged 60 and over would be eligible for COVID-19 vaccines starting Wednesday and more workers who come into regular contact with the public will become eligible next week. Cuomo made the announcement as he faces an investigation into sexual harassment allegations and federal prosecutors are looking into his administration's handling of nursing homes during the pandemic. Watch his remarks.
Restaurants struggle with race-related attacks
Restaurants around the country are still struggling a year into the coronavirus pandemic. The National Restaurant Association estimates that as of last month over 110,000 businesses have temporarily or permanently closed because of COVID-19. But Chinese restaurants are being hit especially hard as race-related attacks on Asian Americans further complicate the issue. Xi'an Famous Foods CEO Jason Wang spoke with CBSN AM about his restaurants and how his employees are feeling after two of them were attacked.
NYC renter behind nearly $20,000 in payments
It's the beginning of the month and for many Americans, rent is due as fears of an eviction crisis looms. A federal eviction moratorium expires at the end of the month, and those who owe back rent could be forced out of their homes. Jericka Duncan spoke to a New York City renter who owes nearly $20,000 in back rent. Duncan reports on those who are struggling to make payments.
Rise in assaults on Asian Americans
There has been a troubling rise in hate crimes against Asian Americans. Manjusha Kulkarni, co-founder of Stop AAPI Hate and executive director of Asian Pacific Policy and Planning Council joins CBSN, along with a freelance writer Andrew Wang who says the violence against his community has brought back some disturbing memories from the past.
The Dish: Chef Edy Massih
Born in Lebanon, chef Edy Massih said he'd like to be the Middle Eastern Martha Stewart. At 26, he appears to be on his way. From food to layout, Massih does it all. He speaks to Dana Jacobson about the latest venture he launched during the pandemic in his very own Brooklyn, New York neighborhood.
Hate crime charges filed in stabbing of Asian American man in NYC
Charges come as activists are raising alarms about the recent spate of violence and racism against Asian Americans.
Poll: Many Latinos hesitant to get vaccine
The Biden administration faces several hurdles to inoculating the U.S. against COVID-19 as quickly as possible, including hesitancy among Latino communities. A recent poll shows nearly half of Latinos in the U.S. will wait and see how the vaccine affects those who receive the shot. Professor Iris Lopez, the director of the Latin American and Latino Studies Program at City College of New York, spoke to CBSN's Tanya Rivero about the history of mistrust among Latinos with the medical community.
Sports arenas begin reopening in New York City
Fans are allowed in sports arenas for the first time in nearly a year.
New York City eases COVID restrictions at arenas
New York City is slowly reopening large venues, including sports arenas and soon movie theaters, despite the rise in a more contagious variant of the coronavirus. Nikki Battiste reports.
2 NYC ice rinks operated by Trump Org to close
The Trump Organization is closing two ice skating rinks in Central Park after New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio severed their contract in the wake of the deadly Capitol riot. CBS New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
Hate crimes towards Asian Americans surge
Violent hate crimes against Asian Americans continue to surge amid the pandemic, particularly against the elderly. In 2020, New York City alone had an 867% increase in Asian hate crime victims compared to the year before. Nancy Chen has more.
Andrew Yang tests positive for COVID-19
Andrew Yang, who is running for mayor of New York City, has tested positive for the coronavirus, his campaign said Tuesday. CBSN's Tanya Rivero has more.
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