Legal cannabis sales up across N.Y. amid crackdown on illegal shops
Legal cannabis sales are up across New York state amid a crackdown on illegal shops, Gov. Kathy Hochul said Tuesday.
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Legal cannabis sales are up across New York state amid a crackdown on illegal shops, Gov. Kathy Hochul said Tuesday.
By a 5-4 count, the board passed a 2.75% increase for one-year leases and a 5.25% increase for two-year leases. CBS New York's Ali Bauman reports.
CBS New York's Ali Bauman has the latest from city officials and on an expected rally prior to the vote.
With temperatures expected to soar into the 90s as the week progresses, officials offered guidance for keeping cool in your homes and ways not to tax the power grid. CBS New York's Natalie Duddridge reports.
Sean "Diddy" Combs was given a key to the city in a Times Square ceremony last year. This week, he honored a request from Mayor Eric Adams that he return it.
Gov. Hochul and Mayor Adams are among the New York elected officials who want the anti-mask law brought back to stop antisemitic protesters.
It is a move that horrifies civil rights groups, but lawmakers are so shocked by the actions of some anti-Israel protesters, they think it's time to once again make it illegal for protesters to hide their faces. CBS New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
Following three recent shootings involving minors, New York City is under pressure to end the violence.
There have been six such shootings in the city in just the first 11 days of June, including three since Saturday. CBS New York's Tim McNicholas reports.
Watch Brooklyn NYC Council Member Lincoln Restler's full interview on "The Point with Marcia Kramer."
Mayor Eric Adams joined CBS New York on Wednesday to discuss the postponement of congestion pricing.
Some New York City public schools will be getting some more money back as budget negotiations continue, Mayor Eric Adams announced Tuesday.
Two NYPD officers were shot overnight in East Elmhurst, Queens while investigating a robbery pattern involving suspects on scooters, police say.
New Yorkers wanted to hear Adams' thoughts on outdoor dining, sky-high rent, traffic and more.
Mayor Eric Adams discusses his tug-of-war with the progressive New York City Council, cellphones in schools, cracking down on illegal pot shops, and more. Plus, we gave New Yorkers a chance to question their mayor.
Eric Adams, a moderate mayor, is in a clash with the progressive New York City Council. He's involved in an increasingly volatile tug-of-war over who gets the final say on agency heads. Watch this full episode of "The Point with Marcia Kramer."
New York and New Jersey lawmakers reacted Thursday after former President Donald Trump was found guilty of 34 felonies in his "hush money" trial in Manhattan.
Mayor Eric Adams wants New Yorkers to prepare for extreme weather as we head into the summer months.
Some New York City leaders are pushing back on the mayor's new policy to permanently evict single asylum seekers over the age of 24 from shelters after 30 days.
State Sen. Jessica Ramos says she refuses to introduce legislation to help the Metropolitan Park casino proposal in Queens.
State Sen. Jessica Ramos says she refuses to introduce legislation to help the casino proposal. CBS New York's Kristine Johnson reports.
New York City says all eight of its beaches will open Memorial Day weekend despite concerns about a shortage of lifeguards. CBS New York's Alice Gainer reports.
Mayor Eric Adams and NYC Parks Commissioner Sue Donoghue announced an agreement to hire more lifeguards to patrol city beaches.
The New York City Council announced Tuesday new projections that the city will bring in an additional $1.1 billion in revenue by 2025. This additional money is on top of what was predicted by Mayor Eric Adams' budget office. Jacques Jiha, the city's budget director joins CBS New York to discuss.
The evictions are part of a new policy the city crafted with the Legal Aid Society and homeless advocates that allows migrants to claim a shelter bed for only 30 or 60 days. CBS New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
Before the days of Google Maps, the Queens-native found street views in library books.
Mamdani was mobbed by supporters on the East Side of Manhattan on Monday, but in Washington he was hardly a fan favorite.
Blakeman and Koslow are vying to be executive of a county with a changing demographic and a population larger than 10 states.
Operations at Newark Liberty on Monday were impacted by massive delays from Sunday that spilled over. Later, a ground stop was issued.
An electrical fire sparked after a train struck a large metal object on the tracks days after a train car carrying passengers detached.
Before the days of Google Maps, the Queens-native found street views in library books.
Mamdani was mobbed by supporters on the East Side of Manhattan on Monday, but in Washington he was hardly a fan favorite.
Blakeman and Koslow are vying to be executive of a county with a changing demographic and a population larger than 10 states.
An electrical fire sparked after a train struck a large metal object on the tracks days after a train car carrying passengers detached.
The community just outside New York City is gearing up for a possible food crisis if SNAP is frozen due to the federal government shutdown.
The system is expected to arrive sometime between Wednesday night and Thursday morning, with heavy rain, strong winds and coastal flooding.
The weekend is shaping up to be pretty decent, albeit on the cool side.
In the last few years, New York City has not had much snow, due to mild and dry winters.
A nor'easter that soaked the NYC area Sunday and Monday brought more than 4 inches of rainfall and winds above 60 mph.
A nor'easter that's bearing down on the NYC area continues to cause flooding concerns today for Long Island and New Jersey.
Operations at Newark Liberty on Monday were impacted by massive delays from Sunday that spilled over. Later, a ground stop was issued.
The system is expected to arrive sometime between Wednesday night and Thursday morning, with heavy rain, strong winds and coastal flooding.
Video from the scene showed the two-story building on Richards Avenue engulfed in flames, as the massive inferno lit up the night sky.
The Giants said the rookie running back would have surgery Sunday night at an area hospital.
The four-term Democratic congresswoman appeared on "The Point with Marcia Kramer" as she faces the GOP's Jack Ciattarelli.
Blakeman and Koslow are vying to be executive of a county with a changing demographic and a population larger than 10 states.
A man suffocated his estranged wife by dousing her face with a chemical mixture at her home in Herricks, Nassau County Police said.
Gardy Coriolan was trying to subdue an unruly patient while working an overnight shift at Mercy Hospital in Rockville Centre, police say.
Thomas Mascia pleaded guilty over the summer to falsely reporting an incident, tampering with physical evidence and official misconduct.
Three of the band's founding members are from Long Island, and this is their first time playing the arena where they grew up going to see shows.
Mamdani was mobbed by supporters on the East Side of Manhattan on Monday, but in Washington he was hardly a fan favorite.
Operations at Newark Liberty on Monday were impacted by massive delays from Sunday that spilled over. Later, a ground stop was issued.
The community just outside New York City is gearing up for a possible food crisis if SNAP is frozen due to the federal government shutdown.
Independent candidate Andrew Cuomo has cut Democrat nominee Zohran Mamdani's lead in half in the race for New York City mayor, according to a new poll.
As New Yorkers cast their ballots for the next mayor, here's a look at the candidates' positions on key issues and their pitch to voters.
Anxiety disorders are the most common mental health challenges in the U.S., according to the National Alliance on Mental Health.
The next time you're buying something sweet at a New York City restaurant, you may notice a new warning comes with it.
The newly expanded facility will serve more than 30,000 children annually and is the borough's only pediatric trauma center.
The Womb Bus offers an opportunity for new and expecting moms to form a special bond.
Nick Mangold, who spent his entire NFL career with the Jets, is seeking a kidney donor with type O blood.
The legendary rockers will play on July 7, 9, 12 and 14 in New York City -- before heading to Edinburgh, Scotland; Dublin and London.
Hundreds of people waited in line for hours to catch the performance on a livestream.
The NFL is not considering dropping Bad Bunny as its Super Bowl halftime headline performer, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said.
Three of the band's founding members are from Long Island, and this is their first time playing the arena where they grew up going to see shows.
Limp Bizkit, with roots in Jacksonville, Florida, emerged in the late 1990s with a sound that melds alternative rock, heavy metal and rap.
Jaxson Dart rushed toward Cam Skattebo as the standout running back was getting carted off the field in Philadelphia.
Blake Coleman scored twice and the Flames beat the Rangers 5-1 on Sunday to snap an eight-game skid.
Miami used a late run to pull away from New York and win its home opener, days after guard Terry Rozier was placed on leave amid federal betting allegations.
Wembanyama had 31 points, 14 rebounds and six blocks, and the Spurs recovered after blowing a 26-point lead to beat the Nets 118-107 on Sunday.
Hughes scored his second goal of the game and team-best eighth of the season to send New Jersey on its longest winning streak since early in the 2022-23 season.
Before the days of Google Maps, the Queens-native found street views in library books.
Officials say the site for a new elementary school in Brooklyn is safe, but some are skeptical because of lingering contamination from a decades-old Superfund site.
From Greenpoint community gardens to Governor's Island orchards, New Yorkers are reconnecting with the city's agricultural past through historic fruit trees.
A new survey found hundreds of illegally parked vehicles in the Downtown Brooklyn every day.
The newly expanded facility will serve more than 30,000 children annually and is the borough's only pediatric trauma center.
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.
The mother was charged with attempted murder after she was pulled out of the river with her 5-month-old.
The ceremony was held three months after a gunman fatally shot four people in Midtown.
The pilot program is the first in the nation to directly integrate public schools with 911 services.
Police are searching for the suspect in the attack at a complex in Suffolk County.
Hundreds of bird-lovers starting heading to New York after a golfer spotted the rare cuckoo bird from Europe. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
