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Mayor Bill de Blasio has vowed to continue fighting for a water bill credit for hundreds of thousands of families.
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Mayor Bill de Blasio has vowed to continue fighting for a water bill credit for hundreds of thousands of families.
Civil liberties advocates were concerned the new Trump administration would demand that ID NYC records be turned over to investigators searching for undocumented immigrants.
The NYPD and Mayor Bill de Blasio requested $35 million as reimbursement for the additional police manpower and overtime. But congressional Republicans unveiled a spending bill that would give the city just $7 million.
Officer Aml Elsokary said in a press conference Monday that crimes like this will not be tolerated.
Mayor Bill de Blasio is requesting the federal government reimburse the city to cover the cost of providing security around Trump Tower as President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office.
With Officer Aml Elsokary sitting by his side, the mayor called the incident "unacceptable" in this city and this nation.
Overall, serious crime in New York City has dropped nearly four percent this year from 2015. The NYPD said if trends continue, the city might end 2016 with about 340 homicides.
Documents obtained by CBS2 show the mayor has dramatically increased helicopter travel around the city.
Mayor Bill de Blasio on Tuesday defended using an outside public relations firm with business before the city to write news releases and other correspondence.
Mayor Bill de Blasio is expressing his concerns over the nation's voting system, vowing Tuesday to do what he can to help change the electoral college process.
There have been changes at Rikers Island, and a review has been conducted by city Comptroller Scott Stringer.
Mayor Bill de Blasio's office chose Wednesday night, the night before Thanksgiving, to release hundreds of emails the office has been fighting to keep private.
While authorities say there's no confirmation of a credible threat, the NYPD is taking no chances at the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade on Thursday.
Mayor Bill de Blasio wouldn't discuss the price tag, but indicated he will be sending the bill to Washington.
Some constituents say Mayor Bill de Blasio needs to reorient his priorities, forget attacking Donald Trump, and fix the city.
The legislation would require the testing of window tint density at a car's annual safety and emissions inspections.
A new public-private partnership will roll out a savings account program to 10,000 children in New York City public schools.
Mayor Bill de Blasio on Monday vowed to fight the federal government if it forces Muslims to register, or requests any information from New York City ID cards.
Mayor de Blasio once again pledged to stand with New Yorkers who may be most vulnerable to President-elect Trump's proposed policies.
Mayor Bill de Blasio and city officials outlined a plan to handle traffic and security around Trump Tower.
There were new questions Thursday about Mayor Bill de Blasio's concern – or some argue lack of concern – for the chaos around Trump Tower.
The barricades, the heavily armed police, Secret Service and slow-moving traffic is now the new reality outside the Fifth Avenue building and on adjacent streets.
The next New York City mayoral election is still a year away, but the first major poll was released on Wednesday.
Speaking to reporters following the hour-long meeting at Trump Tower, the mayor described it as "candid" and "respectful."
The president-elect's continued talk of deportations has raised concerns with the city's municipal ID program.
The Rangers beat the Panthers 5-1 on Friday night in the Winter Classic — the first outdoor game played in the Sunshine State.
A Brooklyn medical student has been charged with attempted murder after police say he pushed a 73-year-old grandfather into a moving subway train in the Bronx.
The New York State Nurses Association served 12 private sector hospitals in New York City a 10-day strike notice Friday.
Jalen Johnson led the Atlanta Hawks to a 111-99 victory over the New York Knicks on Friday night.
The Washington Wizards continued their recent improvement with a 119-99 victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Friday night.
A Brooklyn medical student has been charged with attempted murder after police say he pushed a 73-year-old grandfather into a moving subway train in the Bronx.
The New York State Nurses Association served 12 private sector hospitals in New York City a 10-day strike notice Friday.
City officials credit Project Restore, a paid mentorship and therapy initiative, with helping cut violence in Bed-Stuy and offering young men a path away from gangs.
Mamdani issued an executive order revoking all executive orders issued by Adams on or after the day Adams was indicted.
MTA fare hikes are going into effect in 2026, upping the cost of NYC subway and bus rides, and trips on the Long Island and Metro-North railroads.
We're stuck in the freezer Friday as temperatures will struggle to get out of the 20s in the Tri-State Area.
The first morning of 2026 featured a few rounds of snow across the Tri-State Area.
The last day of 2025 will feature a blend of clouds and sun in New York City.
Here's how to stream Times Square New Year's Eve performances on Wednesday night and the ball drop ushering in 2026.
Some flurries or a snow shower will be possible on New Year's Eve, both in the morning and as we approach midnight.
The inferno at the Crossfield Products facility has caused a strong chemical-like odor to spread through Roselle Park, New Jersey.
We're stuck in the freezer Friday as temperatures will struggle to get out of the 20s in the Tri-State Area.
The first morning of 2026 featured a few rounds of snow across the Tri-State Area.
Toll increases on the PA Turnpike, NJ Turnpike, Garden State Parkway and Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission bridges go into effect in the first week 2026.
The last day of 2025 will feature a blend of clouds and sun in New York City.
The New York State Nurses Association served 12 private sector hospitals in New York City a 10-day strike notice Friday.
An extraordinary Christmas Day rescue in East Patchogue, Long Island, was caught on police body cameras.
MTA fare hikes are going into effect in 2026, upping the cost of NYC subway and bus rides, and trips on the Long Island and Metro-North railroads.
We're stuck in the freezer Friday as temperatures will struggle to get out of the 20s in the Tri-State Area.
New York City and the state will enact several new laws in 2026, primarily pertaining to employment, health care and consumer protection.
Mamdani issued an executive order revoking all executive orders issued by Adams on or after the day Adams was indicted.
MTA fare hikes are going into effect in 2026, upping the cost of NYC subway and bus rides, and trips on the Long Island and Metro-North railroads.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani signed an executive order establishing City Hall's new Office of Mass Engagement.
After Mamdani's inauguration as New York City's 112th mayor, voters in Queens will select a new state representative.
As U.S.-Iran tension soars, Trump warns violence against protesters could bring an American intervention: "We are locked and loaded and ready to go."
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.
Here are the significant books, films and characters joining the list of works in the public domain on Jan. 1, 2026.
Here's what to know about the lineup of performances scheduled for New Year's Eve, as crowds gather in Times Square to ring in 2026.
Isiah Whitlock Jr. is perhaps best known for his role as state Sen. R. Clayton "Clay" Davis on HBO's "The Wire."
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.
The Rangers beat the Panthers 5-1 on Friday night in the Winter Classic — the first outdoor game played in the Sunshine State.
Jalen Johnson led the Atlanta Hawks to a 111-99 victory over the New York Knicks on Friday night.
The Washington Wizards continued their recent improvement with a 119-99 victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Friday night.
Former Phillies center fielder Lenny Dykstra faces charges after police say a state trooper found drugs and paraphernalia in his possession.
Kevin Durant had 22 points and a season-high 11 assists, Amen Thompson scored 23 points and the Rockets beat the Nets 120-96 on Thursday night.
City officials credit Project Restore, a paid mentorship and therapy initiative, with helping cut violence in Bed-Stuy and offering young men a path away from gangs.
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.
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 Lonnie Quinn has your First Alert Forecast for January 2 at 11 p.m.
New York buildings and landmarks were lit in green Friday for Muslim American Heritage Month.
President Trump issued a stark warning to Iran over the deaths of seven protesters there. He said the U.S. is ready to take action. CBS News New York's Dick Brennan reports.
The New York State Nurses Association served 12 private sector hospitals in New York City a 10-day strike notice Friday, along with three Long Island hospitals. CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo spoke with a nurse who said they may be forced to walk off the job on Jan. 12 unless they reach a resolution.
A Brooklyn medical student has been charged with attempted murder after police say he pushed a 73-year-old man into a moving train at a Bronx subway station. CBS News New York's Andrew Ramos spoke with the victim's family.
