Mayor De Blasio Says Climate Crisis Will Be NYC's Next Big Project, And Congestion Pricing Is A Must
The mayor said congestion pricing will lead to a $15 billion investment in mass transit and a reduction in traffic.
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The mayor said congestion pricing will lead to a $15 billion investment in mass transit and a reduction in traffic.
Mayor Bill de Blasio bestowed the honor at City Hall. He also presented Smith with a cupcake in honor of her 75th birthday.
The number of people admitted to viewing areas will be reduced from the standard 58,000 to 15,000 to allow for social distancing.
More than half of those incarcerated are unvaccinated, putting them at severe risk as the Omicron variant spreads.
The commissioner of the Department of Correction is sounding the alarm about a surge in COVID-19 cases on Rikers Island.
Mayor Bill de Blasio said Lee "epitomizes the resiliency of New York City, the strength of New York City, the spirit of New York City."
As holiday gatherings draw near, New York City is pushing to stop the spread of COVID as record case numbers are reported and lines at testing centers are long.
Mayor Bill de Blasio is warning a swift wave of Omicron variant cases is taking hold in New York City.
The Reverend Al Sharpton officiated the event at the National Action Network's House of Justice in Harlem.
Addressing the COVID-19 pandemic and the latest surge in case, one of the city's top doctors said Thursday, "We've never seen this before."
De Blasio said the fact the event is outdoors and guests must be fully vaccinated is "a game changer."
De Blasio will sign the measure into law before he leaves office on Jan. 1.
The city is requiring all employees to have at least one shot of the vaccine by Dec. 27.
The union says the mandate comes at a time when they are in a serious staffing crisis and hundreds of correction officers are out on leave without pay.
It could affect residents of several million rental apartments, condos and co-ops.
The lawsuit filed Wednesday in Manhattan State Supreme Court seeks to stop the city's vaccination deadline.
Leaders in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut are now dealing with a triple threat: The Omicron variant, more time indoors over the next few months, and holiday gatherings.
One of the reasons why Adams, a former NYPD captain, was elected mayor was the belief that he would be able to make the city safer.
There was new fallout Tuesday from the city's new vaccine mandate which goes far beyond any other in the nation.
A new Siena College poll shows 36% of registered voters favor Hochul in the gubernatorial primary.
This comes as New York City is also extending the vaccine mandate for indoor dining, fitness and entertainment to include children ages 5 to 11.
Officials said two of the cases are in Queens and one is in Brooklyn. The exact location of the fourth case in New York City is unknown.
Mayor Bill de Blasio said Thursday workers need to get their first dose by Dec. 20.
It was back to work on Rikers Island on Wednesday, but this time only for staff who have had at least one shot of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Retired workers are suing, claiming the new plan is inferior and would reduce their health benefits at an age when they most need them.
New York City's "Good Riddance Day" is a nearly 20-year-old tradition that finds creative ways to figuratively get rid of what's not missed from the past year.
Drake Maye threw five touchdown passes, and the Patriots finished the regular season undefeated on the road by dominating the Jets 42-10 on Sunday.
One person was killed and another was critically injured after a helicopter collision
President Trump met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Sunday after he said he had a "good and very productive" call with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
From political upheavals and gun violence, to the first American-born pope, "Sunday Morning" host Jane Pauley looks back at key events of a transformative year in U.S. history.
New York City's "Good Riddance Day" is a nearly 20-year-old tradition that finds creative ways to figuratively get rid of what's not missed from the past year.
A First Alert Weather Day has been issued Sunday due to the threat of freezing rain in the bulk of the Tri-State Area.
Thousands of new flu cases in New York led to a 38% jump from the previous week, according to state health officials.
New York City wound up with less snow than anticipated, but still the most in nearly four years.
If not for his brave actions, the baby girl might not be alive.
A First Alert Weather Day has been issued Sunday due to the threat of freezing rain in the bulk of the Tri-State Area.
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.
Shovels and plows will be out later Friday as people in New York City and the surrounding area prepare for a blast of winter.
It's a First Alert Weather Day for Friday evening into Saturday morning due to accumulating snow that could be heavy at times.
One person was killed and another was critically injured after a helicopter collision
A First Alert Weather Day has been issued Sunday due to the threat of freezing rain in the bulk of the Tri-State Area.
New Jersey state health officials are warning of potential measles exposures at Newark Liberty International Airport before Christmas.
New York City wound up with less snow than anticipated, but still the most in nearly four years.
Roadways across New Jersey got pelted with heavy bands of snow, sleet and freezing rain, putting state officials on high alert.
A First Alert Weather Day has been issued Sunday due to the threat of freezing rain in the bulk of the Tri-State Area.
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.
Suffolk County Police Commissioner Kevin Catalina blasted CVS for not releasing the surveillance video to police.
Shovels and plows will be out later Friday as people in New York City and the surrounding area prepare for a blast of winter.
President Trump met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Sunday after he said he had a "good and very productive" call with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
As prosecutors contend with a massive trove of Epstein files, President Trump suggested Friday the Justice Department is spending too much time on the issue — but said Democrats should be named.
Strikes against ISIS targets in Nigeria come after President Trump spent weeks accusing the West African country's government of failing to rein in the persecution of Christians.
Mamdani's team says the group of 48 includes "people from across fields and communities" and are "New Yorkers whose creativity, leadership and lived experience reflect the full life of the city."
The Justice Department said the process of releasing the Epstein files may take "a few more weeks" due to the volume of materials.
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.
In New York, cases of flu, RSV and COVID have spiked since Thanksgiving.
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.
Drake Maye threw five touchdown passes, and the Patriots finished the regular season undefeated on the road by dominating the Jets 42-10 on Sunday.
Cam Thomas scored 30 points after missing 20 games with a left hamstring strain, and the Brooklyn Nets defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday night.
The Patriots and Jets play Sunday as New England eyes a potential AFC East title.
Karl-Anthony Towns had 36 points with 16 rebounds, Jalen Brunson added 34 points and the Knicks defeated the Hawks Hawks 128-125 on Saturday night.
Defenseman Jakob Chychrun scored in overtime and Logan Thompson made 35 saves as the Capitals beat the Devils 4-3 on Saturday 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 Craig Allen says eventually warming temperatures will cause a changeover to plain rain for the NYC area.
CBS News New York's Kristie Keleshian spoke to some people about what from 2025 they're leaving behind.
Health officials said 71,123 cases were reported during that week, a 38% jump from the previous week and higher than the peak last year. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
It's the third time the leaders have met on U.S. soil since Mr. Trump's reelection. CBS News New York's Willie James Inman reports from West Palm Beach, Florida.
Fire officials said the blaze broke out early Sunday morning on 57th Road in Maspeth. The cause is under investigation. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
