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Marcia Kramer

Marcia Kramer joined CBS News New York in 1990 as an investigative and political reporter. Previously, she was the City Hall bureau chief at the New York Daily News.

Her reports on the local, national, and international level have garnered her multiple honors, including a George Foster Peabody award, two Edward R. Murrow awards, nine Emmy awards, two New York Press Club Golden Typewriter awards, and a first-place award from the Associated Press for her investigative reports. Her work has been recognized in editorials in the New York Times and the New York Post, as well as in a piece entitled "Marcia Kramer: Journalism at its Best," which ran in the New York Observer in March 1998.

Kramer broke a story exposing the improper use of lights and sirens by city government officials. Her story led to Mayor Michael Bloomberg's crackdown resulting in the removal of lights and sirens from hundreds of vehicles. Other credits include a report on people stealing school supplies and selling them on the black market, a story on schools that served old food past its freshness date, and a film exposing school board members vacationing in Las Vegas on taxpayer dollars. She has also been cited for her reports on the Swiss banks and Nazi gold that culminated in a decision by the Swiss to finally give back the money. Kramer is also known for her 1992 interview with President Bill Clinton in which he confessed he "never inhaled."

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Healthy staples will cost 30% less at NYC-run grocery stores, Mamdani says

Certain core groceries will cost 30% less at New York City-run stores, Mayor Zohran Mamdani said Monday.

Jul 27

Pundits talk Mamdani-Netanyahu and the week that was in NYC politics

This week on The Point with Marcia Kramer, our host sits down with political strategists J.C. Polanco and O'Brien Murray to discuss the week that was in New York and national politics.

Jul 26

NYC community leaders denounce hate after Upper West Side stabbing

Representatives of New York City's Jewish, Muslim and Asian communities came together Friday to denounce hate in the wake of Thursday's double stabbing on the Upper West Side.

Jul 24

Manhattan homeless encampments continue to stir up controversy

Despite promises of action from Mayor Zohran Mamdani, the blocks-long homeless encampments on the West Side of Manhattan continue to stir controversy.

Jul 21

Mamdani doubles down on threat to arrest Israeli PM Netanyahu

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is doubling down on his promise to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu when he arrives for the United Nations General Assembly in a few weeks.

Jul 20

Are democratic socialists the new political force in the nation?

Democratic socialists have had a number of big victories lately, both in the New York City area and nationally. That begs the question: are they the new political force in the United States?

Jul 19

Mamdani, City Council Agree On $125.8 Billion NYC Final Budget

NYC buses to become faster by 2030. Here's the city's plan.

The "Next Stop" plan aims to speed up bus commutes by up to six minutes per ride on at least 50 priority bus corridors across the city.

Jul 8

Mamdani roasted over "78 degrees" suggestion, but he's not sweating it

New York City Zohran Mamdani remained unperturbed after taking a viral roasting for telling sweat-soaked New Yorkers in the middle of an expected heat wave to set their thermostats to 78° to protect the power grid.

Jul 2

NYC Mayor Mamdani talks immigration, Trump administration policies in America 250 speech

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani delivered a stinging rebuke of the Trump administration in a speech marking America's 250th birthday.

Jul 3

NYPD details security efforts for Fourth of July events. What to know.

Local and federal officials are ramping up security for the huge Fourth of July celebration in New York City.

Jul 1

Mamdani, Menin take victory lap after NYC budget deal

After lengthy and hard-fought negotiations, Mayor Zohran Mamdani and members of the City Council reached a budget deal Tuesday just hours before the deadline.

Jun 30

Rikers Island Coronavirus Outbreak COVID-19

Mamdani administration closes part of NYC's Rikers Island

The city is required by law to close the entire Rikers Island jail complex by August 2027.

Jun 29

President of the United States Donald J. Trump is seen on stage at the Faith and Freedom Coalition's Road to Majority Conference 2026 at the Washington Hilton Hotel in Washington, DC, United States on June 26, 2026.

Trump says NYC rent freeze will turn buildings "into ghettos and slums"

President Trump rebuked NYC Mayor Mamdani and the Rent Guidelines Board's rent freeze Friday, saying the move will turn swaths of the city into "ghettos and slums."

Jun 26

NYC Fire Commissioner Called for More E-Bike Battery Regulations

Victims of e-bike crashes are suing NYC - here's why

Victims of e-bike crashes are suing New York City over Mayor Zohran Mamdani's directive ending criminal enforcement of violations.

Jun 26

NYC Moves Closer To Enacting Rent Freeze Promised By Mamdani

New York City Rent Guidelines Board votes to freeze rents

New York City's Rent Guidelines Board voted Thursday night for a rent freeze, a decision that will impact millions of residents.

Jun 26