N.Y. Lawmakers In Playground Fight With Mayor De Blasio
A trio of lawmakers are continuing a back-and-forth dispute with Mayor Bill de Blasio and the city about reopening playgrounds.
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A trio of lawmakers are continuing a back-and-forth dispute with Mayor Bill de Blasio and the city about reopening playgrounds.
The mayor's press secretary posted on Twitter, saying he "woke up feeling under the weather."
Gov. Andrew Cuomo said that the time has come for protesters to begin thinking about reconciliation and to begin a dialogue with local governments about what the future of policing will look like.
This isn't the first time there have been calls to remove the statue from its namesake Columbus Circle.
The mayor introduced what he called "Get Cool NYC" last month after announcing the city's public pools would remain closed due to health concerns and budget cuts.
The death of George Floyd has reignited the debate over the racism these effigies represent.
ayor Bill de Blasio and his task force on racial inclusion and equity have announced four initiatives to engage the city's youth this summer.
Mayor Bill de Blasio is offering a glimmer of hope that beaches and pools may open for swimming this summer. That's if the city's COVID-19 numbers stay low.
De Blasio credited the movement with preventing violence and shootings, while building trust and hope in communities, particularly for young people.
With the budget clock ticking, Mayor Bill de Blasio has only a few weeks to figure out how to make promised cuts to the NYPD.
The message will be painted first on a street near City Hall, and the other locations in other boroughs in the days to come, the mayor said.
The mayor said he's still working on his plan for the summer, to include cooling with sprinklers in parks and cooling stations.
Phase 1 is a return to retail for curbside pickups, along with construction and manufacturing.
Mayor Bill de Blasio has heard the calls for police reform and he's making changes, altering his budget to take money from the NYPD and send it elsewhere.
Hundreds of current and former city staffers who worked for de Blasio took to the steps of City Hall to denounce his record as the police reformer and to demand real change
Back in October, the busy cross-town street was closed to commuters from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. to improve up bus service in the area.
Mayor Bill de Blasio said tomorrow's Phase One reopening of New York City is a moment "every New Yorker should celebrate as our achievement together."
There was another important step for protesters Sunday as de Blasio pledged to cut the city's police funding, among other reforms.
Following more than a week of protests over the death of George Floyd in police custody in Minnesota, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Sunday a series of police reforms in New York City.
The curfew was originally set to expire at 5 a.m. Monday morning, when the city moves into Phase One of reopening.
The mayor imposed the curfew in response to looting and violence that followed protests over the death of George Floyd.
The mayor insists it is working, but many think it is making things worse.
He said keeping the momentum going on reopening is all about the city's testing and tracing program. He said the city aims to be able to test at least 50,000 people per day.
The NYPD says approximately 200 people were arrested Thursday, many continuing to march after the 8 p.m. curfew.
The latest indicators put the city on pace to start Phase 1 of reopening on Monday.
Chicago had a chance to win in regulation, but Nick Foligno shot the puck off a post on a prime scoring opportunity in the final seconds.
Joseph Woll made 33 saves and the Maple Leafs defeated the struggling Devils 4-0 on Tuesday night.
Police in Wayne, New Jersey, responded to reports of shots fired at the Willowbrook Mall on Tuesday night.
New York City carriage horse owners are not happy with a city-approved veterinarian, and they are refusing new horse exams with blood work and so-called trotting tests.
New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani has used his lifelong love of eating to promote his message and policy plans.
New York City carriage horse owners are not happy with a city-approved veterinarian, and they are refusing new horse exams with blood work and so-called trotting tests.
New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani has used his lifelong love of eating to promote his message and policy plans.
Zohran Mamdani is ushering in a new generation wielding power at City Hall.
New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani is expected to announce veteran city educator Kamar Samuels as his pick for schools chancellor on Wednesday.
As Zohran Mamdani becomes New York City's 111th mayor, he can look to his predecessors for both inspiration and warning signs.
Some flurries or a snow shower will be possible on New Year's Eve, both in the morning and as we approach midnight.
All of New York City was under a dense fog advisory Monday morning, with warmer air in place after freezing rain in the Tri-State Area.
A First Alert Weather Day has been issued through 2 a.m. Monday due to the lingering threat of freezing rain in the northern suburbs of NYC.
New York City wound up with less snow than anticipated, but still the most in nearly four years.
A major winter storm pummeled the Tri-State Area with snow and ice after New York and New Jersey declared states of emergency.
Police in Wayne, New Jersey, responded to reports of shots fired at the Willowbrook Mall on Tuesday night.
The Associated Humane Societies in Newark is trying to find foster homes for dozens of dogs after a roof collapse made some of the kennel uninhabitable.
Rex, the wallaby that went missing from a South Jersey animal sanctuary after breaking out of its enclosure, was found safely.
Some flurries or a snow shower will be possible on New Year's Eve, both in the morning and as we approach midnight.
A pair of vintage mandolins worth thousands of dollars that were recently stolen from a North Jersey music shop have been returned, but with a note attached.
A Long Island community is grieving after a young man was killed while working at a CVS on Christmas Day -- a shift he wasn't even scheduled to work.
All of New York City was under a dense fog advisory Monday morning, with warmer air in place after freezing rain in the Tri-State Area.
A First Alert Weather Day has been issued through 2 a.m. Monday due to the lingering threat of freezing rain in the northern suburbs of NYC.
New York City wound up with less snow than anticipated, but still the most in nearly four years.
A major winter storm pummeled the Tri-State Area with snow and ice after New York and New Jersey declared states of emergency.
New York City carriage horse owners are not happy with a city-approved veterinarian, and they are refusing new horse exams with blood work and so-called trotting tests.
New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani has used his lifelong love of eating to promote his message and policy plans.
New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani is expected to announce veteran city educator Kamar Samuels as his pick for schools chancellor on Wednesday.
As Zohran Mamdani becomes New York City's 111th mayor, he can look to his predecessors for both inspiration and warning signs.
What will Zohran Mamdani's message to New Yorkers be on Jan. 1? One historian thinks he'll look to the past for inspiration.
Brooklyn-based Maimonides Health is merging with NYC Health + Hospitals, New York City health leaders announced.
New Jersey state health officials are warning of potential measles exposures at Newark Liberty International Airport before Christmas.
Thousands of new flu cases in New York led to a 38% jump from the previous week, according to state health officials.
A spike in measles cases in Rockland County has New York health officials urging families to get vaccinated.
Researchers on Long Island say they've found physical evidence of PTSD in World Trade Center first responders.
Smith previously played young Nala in "The Lion King" on Broadway.
The singer said an MRI showed a cancerous spot on one of his lungs after he recovered from a lengthy bout of bronchitis.
Comedian and actor Bowen Yang performed his final sketch on "SNL" Saturday night, after announcing his unexpected mid-season exit from the show.
A judge Friday voided the conviction of one of the two men found guilty of the 2002 killing of Run-D.M.C. star Jam Master Jay.
The special features interviews with Kathy Bates, Annette Bening, Albert Brooks, Michael Douglas, Kiefer Sutherland, Jerry O'Connell and Mandy Patinkin.
Chicago had a chance to win in regulation, but Nick Foligno shot the puck off a post on a prime scoring opportunity in the final seconds.
Joseph Woll made 33 saves and the Maple Leafs defeated the struggling Devils 4-0 on Tuesday night.
Jalen Brunson's driving floater and a layup in the final 1:06 helped the Knicks surge in front late and beat the Pelicans 130-125 on Monday night.
Stephen Curry scored 27 points and Jimmy Butler finished with 21 as the Warriors beat the Nets 120-107 on Monday night.
Jackson Blake's power-play goal on a deflection 4:47 into overtime lifted the Hurricanes to a 3-2 win over the Rangers on Monday night.
Drumming, dance and hands-on workshops marked the 18th year the Brooklyn Children's Museum is hosting what leaders call New York City's largest family Kwanzaa festival.
Federal funding cuts have left local organizations struggling to meet growing needs, prompting a borough-wide fundraising push to support food access, housing and other essential services.
What began as a middle school project has grown into hundreds of handwritten messages left across New York City, offering encouragement to strangers and revealing how a small gesture can resonate for weeks.
NYC says center-running bus lanes will speed up commutes and improve safety on one of Brooklyn's busiest corridors, but critics aren't so sure.
Nine Brooklyn Football Club partner bars are collecting shelf-stable food and winter coats to benefit 10 local schools.
The Halloween tradition strolled through Manhattan's East Village on Sunday, with furry friends dressed in colorful costumes.
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.
CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock has your mostly dry and cold seven-day forecast.
The journalist and author passed away Tuesday after a battle with cancer. CBS News New York's Dick Brennan reports.
Mamdani is expected to name veteran city educator Kamar Samuels as the leader of the public schools system on Wednesday. CBS News New York's Dick Brennan reports.
As the police investigation continues, CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal has more on what was a tense situation on Tuesday night.
As CBS News New York's Nick Caloway reports, the public is stepping up in a big way this holiday season.
