Danny Meyer on reviving the restaurant industry

Danny Meyer is one of New York City's most successful and influential restaurateurs. In mid-March he closed all 20 of his restaurants and laid off nearly 2,100 employees. Meyer, and his top executive, Chip Wade, president of the Union Square Hospitality Group, tell correspondent Martha Teichner how they plan to rebuild their business – and how the entire restaurant industry must evolve – in order to survive not only the pandemic, but a changing economy and changing tastes.

• Jul 26, 2020
• 07:51

30 years of Americans with Disabilities Act

Exactly 30 years ago, President George H.W. Bush signed the Americans with Disabilities Act into law. Dr. Feranmi Okanlami, an assistant professor of family medicine, physical medicine and rehabilitation at the University of Michigan, joins CBSN's Laura Podesta to talk about the history of the landmark law and why there is still work to be done.

• Jul 26, 2020
• 08:39

Revel shuts down its NYC moped service after another death

One of its mopeds was involved in the death of CBS New York reporter Nina Kapur earlier this month, and another fatal crash involving a Revel was reported overnight in the city.

• Jul 28, 2020

Art saved after artist leaves due to COVID-19

Artist Ralph Serrano was unable to find work when the coronavirus pandemic spread through New York City. Serrano decided to move back to Puerto Rico, having to leave much of his art behind. Discovered among the trash, his paintings found new homes and Ralph found new hope in his career. Anthony Mason reports

• Jul 28, 2020
• 05:30

Cuomo pledges aid to Georgia city amid rise in coronavirus infections

Governor Andrew Cuomo flew to Georgia on Monday as the state is experiencing a surge in coronavirus cases.

• Jul 21, 2020

Youth activism in NYC

Recent high school graduate Caleb Lee spent the summer before college documenting the teens and young adults in New York City who are fighting for an end to racial injustice.

• Jul 19, 2020
• 02:42

Officer injured trying to stop Black Lives Matter mural vandalism

It's the third time this week the mural has been vandalized.

• Jul 18, 2020

New York's virus hospitalizations fall to lowest number in four months

Governor Cuomo cautioned that a rise in cases elsewhere could have an impact on New York.

• Jul 18, 2020

NYC to enter Phase 4 of reopening, Cuomo says

Governor Andrew Cuomo announced Friday that New York City has been cleared to enter its fourth and final phase of reopening after shutting down four months ago as it became the epicenter of the coronavirus pandemic. CBS New York's Natalie Duddridge reports.

• Jul 17, 2020
• 01:59

New York City cleared to enter Phase 4 of reopening

Every region of the state is now in Phase 4, according to a press release from Cuomo's office.

• Jul 17, 2020

Elizabeth Warren makes electability pitch

At a rally Monday night in New York City, Senator Elizabeth Warren told Democratic voters they can't back a candidate they don't believe in because they're scared of President Trump. CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns was at the rally, and she joined "Red & Blue" to talk about Warren's populist message and other news on the 2020 campaign trail.

• Sep 17, 2019
• 08:00

Controversy over Trump supporter's MAGA hat

A widely-viewed video this weekend showed a man in a "Make America Great Again" hat being asked to leave a New York City bar. That much is certain. Why Dion Cini was kicked out isn't as clear. CBS News digital reporter Kate Smith joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss the story.

• Mar 14, 2019
• 03:31

Bloomberg not running in 2020

Billionaire and former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg says he will not run for president in 2020. He announced he will instead focus on a clean energy initiative. CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe and CBSN political contributor Lynda Tran join CBSN's "Red & Blue" to break down what this means for the Democratic field.

• Mar 5, 2019
• 06:09

NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio visits New Hampshire

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio is visiting New Hampshire this week, sparking speculation that he may run for president. Another former New York mayor, Michael Bloomberg, is also weighing a run. WCBS chief political correspondent Marcia Kramer spoke to "Red & Blue" about the two potential candidates.

• Feb 12, 2019
• 06:18

Can a Democrat win NYC's reddest district?

New York's 11th congressional district, which encompasses all of Staten Island and a sliver of southern Brooklyn, is the only district in New York City that went for Donald Trump in 2016. Democratic candidate Max Rose joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss why he believes he can turn the reddest district in NYC blue.

• Jul 24, 2018
• 11:29

Cohen's early work as lawyer

CBS News has confirmed President Trump's personal attorney Michael Cohen received $500,000 from a company tied to a Russian billionaire. These payments were sent through a shell company that Cohen used to pay Stormy Daniels, an adult film actress who alleges she had a sexual encounter with Mr. Trump in 2006. Andrea Bernstein, co-host of the Trump, Inc. podcast, joins "Red & Blue" to discuss her reporting about Michael Cohen's early work as a New York City lawyer.

• May 9, 2018
• 08:28

NYPD chief among officers injured at Brooklyn Bridge protest

At least four officers were hurt, including Chief of Department Terence Monahan, and 37 people were arrested, police said.

• Jul 15, 2020

Chess prodigy inspires belief in miracles

A 9-year-old chess prodigy hopes the pandemic doesn't derail his dream of becoming the world's youngest grandmaster. A year after winning New York state's chess championship, Tani Adewumi and his family have gone from refugees living in a New York City homeless shelter to setting up a foundation to help others. They are sharing their story in a new book. Vladimir Duthiers met up with this remarkable young man in Central Park.

• Jul 14, 2020
• 03:24

1-year-old killed in NYC shooting

A 1-year-old child died after being struck by a bullet at a Brooklyn playground, and a 12-year-old was wounded in a separate incident as multiple shootings were reported around the city. CBSN NY gets the latest from reporter John Dias.

• Jul 13, 2020
• 01:57

1-year-old in stroller shot dead during NYC cookout

Mayor Bill de Blasio held a moment of silence during Monday's press briefing and said he was "heartbroken."

• Jul 13, 2020

Restaurants suffer under COVID restrictions

Many states are rolling back their indoor dining plans amid an increase in coronavirus cases, and some restaurateurs say they will not be able to recover financially. CBS MoneyWatch reporter Megan Cerullo joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss.

• Jul 10, 2020
• 05:05

Painting "Black Lives Matter" at Trump Tower

A "Black Lives Matter" mural was painted on the street in front of Trump Tower in New York City on Thursday. Mayor Bill de Blasio and Rev. Al Sharpton helped paint the bold, yellow letters across Fifth Avenue.

• Jul 9, 2020
• 00:54

New York City paints "Black Lives Matter" in front of Trump Tower

Giant yellow letters on Manhattan's Fifth Avenue now read "Black Lives Matter."

• Jul 9, 2020

NYC schools will reopen in fall with "blended learning" model, mayor says

Families who aren't comfortable having their children return to school can choose to stay remote.

• Jul 8, 2020

Gun violence on the rise in New York City

Gun violence in New York City "spiked significantly" during the month of June compared to the same time last year, officials say. One of the most recent victims was a teenager in Queens. CBS New York's John Dias reports.

• Jul 7, 2020
• 02:22

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