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Before he died, Nic Pagano told his parents he wanted stay clean and become a social worker to help the LGBTQ community.
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Before he died, Nic Pagano told his parents he wanted stay clean and become a social worker to help the LGBTQ community.
Fans and loved ones alike hope this is another step on the long road to justice since the Run-DMC DJ's killing nearly 22 years ago.
City Council leadership is already saying they're ready to fight the mayor's veto of the bill intended to increase police transparency.
Inspectors said the violations range from recordkeeping issues to failing to remove lead paint before a new tenant moves in.
The Department of Buildings says an emergency demolition is needed because it is now a hazard to the public.
A new photo shows the illegal construction work happening inside the building on Grand Street.
The city says these buildings they inspected after the collapse are structurally stable right now. But at some of the properties, they did warn if the problems aren't fixed, that could change.
A great investigative news tip should explain the situation in detail, be newsworthy, and have real-world consequences.
Hochul signed a bill intended to make it easier to find out who owns a building in New York state, but the bill's sponsors said a key aspect was left out.
New York is one of three states where families cannot be compensated for emotional loss in wrongful death lawsuits.
Tenants say it's another example of the mismanagement they've had to deal with for years.
The bill would create a public database which would list the names of those who benefit from an LLC.
It's a problem holiday travelers can't do much about: air traffic controller shortages.
We have found the city has scaled back use of a tool to prevent this type of discrimination by nearly 90%.
Last December, it was a blizzard that led to 16,000 canceled Southwest flights and 2 million stranded passengers.
Of the big three airports, the Port Authority says the highest number of thefts is at JFK.
A detective says she found over two dozen scam victims across 12 different states.
The New York City public advocate's office released its annual list of the 100 worst landlords in the city Wednesday.
The building was "unsafe" but not an immediate danger in a 2020 engineering report.
About 240 police officers from New Jersey attended, and most paid for the conference using taxpayer dollars.
The NYPD says pickpocket crimes are on the rise and it's beefing up the prevention plan for big holiday events.
Overdoses in the hallway, drug paraphernalia littered in the building, and two years of complaints without results. What's a landlord to do but go to court?
Journalists and the public have long listened to police radio communications to learn what's going on across the city.
As the holiday shopping season gets underway, so does the season for scams. And they have new ways to try and get their hands on your money this year.
The issues started with a pandemic backlog -- a shortage of microchips hampering car production nationwide.
The Twins beat the Yankees 4-1 on Wednesday night, breaking a nine-game losing streak to New York.
Another New York City public school student was recently detained by ICE while at an immigration hearing.
A New York man has been charged with cyberstalking a family member of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, federal prosecutors said Wednesday.
A Putnam County family wants answers and action after what they call disturbing treatment of their toddler at a day care center.
A special exhibit celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Bruce Springsteen album "Born to Run" is coming to the Jersey Shore.
Another New York City public school student was recently detained by ICE while at an immigration hearing.
A New York man has been charged with cyberstalking a family member of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, federal prosecutors said Wednesday.
A Putnam County family wants answers and action after what they call disturbing treatment of their toddler at a day care center.
A Queens homeowner is facing hundreds of thousands of dollars in fines after being accused of running an illegal hotel.
Prosecutors said Wednesday they are ready to proceed to with a third trial of disgraced movie mogul Harvey Weinstein.
Storms came in fast and furious across the Tri-State Area on Wednesday afternoon and evening.
The New York DMV is warning of a scamming method known as social engineering where you receive texts with links to fake websites.
An air quality alert remains in effect today for parts of the Hudson Valley due to smoke and haze from the Canadian wildfires.
Another air quality alert is in effect Tuesday for NYC, western Long Island, the Hudson Valley, northwest New Jersey and southwest Connecticut.
An earthquake in Hasbrouck Heights, Bergen County, shook parts of New Jersey and New York on Saturday night.
A special exhibit celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Bruce Springsteen album "Born to Run" is coming to the Jersey Shore.
A suspect was shot Wednesday morning while Drug Enforcement Administration agents were executing a search warrant in Parsippany, N.J., authorities said.
Storms came in fast and furious across the Tri-State Area on Wednesday afternoon and evening.
In the latest installment in our "Breaking the Stigma" series, reporter Cindy Hsu went to the beach in the Rockaways to learn more about surf therapy.
Officials said a leak preventing water pressure from returning following a massive water main break in Paterson, N.J. is being repaired.
Storms came in fast and furious across the Tri-State Area on Wednesday afternoon and evening.
Billy Joel will be closing 20th Century Cycles, his popular motorcycle shop on Long Island.
Over two dozen dogs have been rescued from a Long Island home that officials say has been deemed unsafe.
In just a few weeks, experts predict traffic on the Long Island Expressway is expected to get worse. That's because a federal program allowing electric vehicles into the express HOV lane is set to end.
According to court documents, the property owes more than $60 million to creditors.
Paterson had supported former Gov. Andrew Cuomo during the primary, calling him the best choice.
President Trump announced this year's "truly exceptional class" of Kennedy Center Honorees and said he will host the annual ceremony himself.
Gov. Kathy Hochul is slamming President Trump for threatening to send the National Guard to New York to fight crime.
Russia has signaled to the U.S. that it may be willing to end the war in Ukraine, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told reporters Tuesday.
A federal judge said he would block the Trump administration from using a Manhattan federal building to hold immigrants facing deportation unless it improves conditions there.
A deadly Legionnaires' disease outbreak in New York City has set health and community leaders on a campaign to educate the public on ways to prevent the bacteria from growing and spreading.
Caribbean Women's Health Association offers free doula support citywide as part of an effort to reduce Black maternal mortality rates.
So far there have been 73 cases of Legionnaires' disease identified since July 25. Three of those people have died.
When it comes to Legionnaires' disease, this doctor explains how buildings can prevent it and what symptoms to watch for an early diagnosis.
A Legionnaires' disease outbreak in Harlem is blamed for at least three deaths, and NYC officials are warning to watch out for the symptoms.
A special exhibit celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Bruce Springsteen album "Born to Run" is coming to the Jersey Shore.
Prosecutors said Wednesday they are ready to proceed to with a third trial of disgraced movie mogul Harvey Weinstein.
President Trump announced this year's "truly exceptional class" of Kennedy Center Honorees and said he will host the annual ceremony himself.
Members of the public will have an opportunity Wednesday to sound off on a potential casino coming to the heart of New York City.
Billy Joel will be closing 20th Century Cycles, his popular motorcycle shop on Long Island.
The Twins beat the Yankees 4-1 on Wednesday night, breaking a nine-game losing streak to New York.
Jets cornerback Sauce Gardner sat out the team's joint practice with the Giants on Wednesday because of a sore calf.
Carlos Rodón allowed one hit in seven innings as the Yankees routed the Twins 9-1 on Tuesday night.
Pete Alonso broke the Mets' franchise home run record as New York beat the Braves 13-5 on Tuesday night.
Pete Alonso hit a two-run home run against the Braves on Tuesday night, moving him past Darryl Strawberry and into first place on the Mets' all-time homer list.
Residents say they approved a plan which included affordable housing but are now facing a shelter for 169 families.
Some Bay Ridge homeowners say the city's plan for 50 new Citi Bike docking stations is too big and too dangerous.
Nature lovers can now enjoy a new network of trails in Brooklyn's Prospect Park.
A youth gardening program at the Wyckoff House Museum offers East Flatbush students hands-on farming experience, community connection and their first paid job opportunities.
Rockaway Beach is seeing a surge in visitors, who are bringing more cars and more trash to the area.
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.
Tens of thousands of people flooded Manhattan streets on June 2, 2024 for the 60th annual Israel Day on Fifth Parade.
CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn has your First Alert Forecast for August 13 at 11 p.m.
Music legend Eddie Palmieri's funeral was held Wednesday afternoon on the Upper East Side.
New York City Council will decide Thursday whether Lenox Hill Hospital on the Upper East Side can move forward with a controversial expansion.
City leaders are expected to rally Thursday in Lower Manhattan to demand the release of another New York City public school student who was detained by ICE. CBS News New York's Ali Bauman reports.
A trip to South Florida turned tragic for a Queens family after a 13-year-old girl was killed in a crash on a personal watercraft. Her sister is hospitalized in critical condition. As CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports, thousands attended a funeral Wednesday night to say goodbye to the teen.
