Adams restores funding for school programs after announcing budget cuts
The mayor announced another pullback from unpopular budget cuts announced just months ago to deal with the migrant crisis.
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The mayor announced another pullback from unpopular budget cuts announced just months ago to deal with the migrant crisis.
First police and firefighters, then trash cans. Now, Mayor Eric Adams is restoring cuts to popular school programs. CBS New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
Adams says the funding was restored through fiscal responsibility in the face of a $7 billion budget gap.
Mayor Eric Adams on Thursday announced restored funding to the Department of Sanitation. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/48MtI2k
Despite budget cuts, Mayor Adams said the city was able to make key financial decisions to free up the funds.
Maurice Dubois, Kristine Johnson and Marcia Kramer asked hizzoner about several topics, including budget cuts and the asylum seeker crisis.
The police will get a new recruiting class, while the fire department will be granted a fifth firefighter at 20 engine companies. CBS New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
The families now have to find somewhere else to go or reapply for a new shelter assignment.
The families will have to reapply for housing after reaching a 60-day shelter limit. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook has the details.
Demonstrators called for an end to the shelter limits that are scheduled to begin Tuesday and would require families to re-apply for housing every 60 days.
The deadline for the 60-day shelter rule has many worried about being forced to sleep on the streets, something Mayor Adams says won't happen. CBS New York's Ali Bauman reports.
Demonstrators called for an end to the shelter limits that are scheduled to begin Tuesday and would require families to re-apply for housing every two months. CBS New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
A rally was held Monday in Lower Manhattan, as New York City prepares to evict asylum seeker families from its shelters after 60 days.
Mayor Eric Adams announced in October he is limiting shelter stays for migrant families with children to 60 days, saying the city housing system is overwhelmed.
Gov. Kathy Hochul says drownings across New York State have reached record highs in recent years.
Gov. Kathy Hochul joined Mayor Eric Adams on Friday in slamming Texas Gov. Greg Abbott for busing tens of thousands of asylum seekers to New York City.
The last straw for the mayor was apparently Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's decision to send buses to New Jersey train stations connecting to New York City to thwart an executive order.
CBS New York visited a Girl Scout troop trying to give migrant kids a chance at normal childhood.
CBS New York's Ali Bauman visited a Girl Scout troop trying to give migrant children a chance at normal childhood.
The last straw for the mayor was apparently Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's decision to send buses to New Jersey train stations connecting to New York City to thwart an executive order. CBS New York's Dana Tyler reports.
There were 4,077 assaults against cops during the first three months of 2023, a 41% increase from 2021.
Government sources say more than 700 of the 978 people brought to Jersey train stations made their way to New York City.
There were 4,077 assaults against cops during the first three months of 2023, a 41% increase from 2021. CBS New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
The mayor says the new rule will make it safer to walk along the crowded tourist attraction, but dozens of vendors are now worried they'll lose their livelihoods.
Mayor Eric Adams says the new rule will make it safer to walk along the crowded tourist attraction, but dozens of vendors are now worried they'll lose their livelihoods. CBS New York's John Dias has the story.
Josh Giddey scored a career-high 32 points with 10 rebounds, Nikola Vucevic added 26 points, and the Chicago Bulls beat the New York Knicks 135-125 to get out to their best start in nearly three decades.
A United Airlines spokesperson said both planes returned to their gates and passengers deplaned normally. No injuries were reported.
Alex Ovechkin remained one goal shy of 900 for the Capitals, who have lost three straight.
If you break it down by party, as of Friday, nearly 514,500 Democrats have turned out, followed by roughly 279,000 Republicans and about 177,000 unaffiliated and independent voters.
The rookie quarterback's good luck charm holds a deeper meaning when he takes the field in the NFL.
A United Airlines spokesperson said both planes returned to their gates and passengers deplaned normally. No injuries were reported.
The rookie quarterback's good luck charm holds a deeper meaning when he takes the field in the NFL.
City officials say the decision only buys time as the government shutdown continues.
There's a crackdown in Suffolk County on Long Island on unlicensed limo drivers who aren't properly insured or registered with the state, and don't have safety equipment.
First responders found Juan Carlos Montoya Hernandez dead in a flooded boiler room in Washington Heights.
Today is a First Alert Weather Day as we deal with the messy conditions, especially during the evening commute.
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.
If you break it down by party, as of Friday, nearly 514,500 Democrats have turned out, followed by roughly 279,000 Republicans and about 177,000 unaffiliated and independent voters.
Residents usually do their trick-or-treating on Oct. 30, a day early, to make way for the town's holiday parade on Oct. 31.
The National Weather Service reported 1.85 inches in Central Park, breaking the previous daily rainfall record of 1.64 inches set in 1917.
According to activists, the majority of those taken away in the Woodbridge, N.J. operation were packers at Savino Del Bene, an international shipping company.
Today is a First Alert Weather Day as we deal with the messy conditions, especially during the evening commute.
There's a crackdown in Suffolk County on Long Island on unlicensed limo drivers who aren't properly insured or registered with the state, and don't have safety equipment.
The National Weather Service reported 1.85 inches in Central Park, breaking the previous daily rainfall record of 1.64 inches set in 1917.
Amanda Fraser, 23, is charged with attempted murder in connection to the elder abuse case in Massapequa.
Hurricane Melissa was the most powerful hurricane to lash the island in recorded history.
The victim's son said surveillance footage shows the mother's overnight home health aide got into bed with her and stab her.
If you break it down by party, as of Friday, nearly 514,500 Democrats have turned out, followed by roughly 279,000 Republicans and about 177,000 unaffiliated and independent voters.
The issue of NYPD headcount has been hotly contested in the mayoral campaign.
Two federal judges on Friday said the Trump administration must tap into contingency funds to make SNAP payments during the government shutdown.
A pair of federal judges ruled the government must tap into a contingency fund to make SNAP payments.
It was DeBlasio's email address, bearing his full name, that got his opinion of Mamdani onto the pages of The Times of London.
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.
Prince Andrew is being stripped of his titles and must surrender his lease to Royal Lodge, according to a statement from Buckingham Palace.
Five people have been federally charged in connection with the 2023 overdose death of actor Robert De Niro's grandson and two others, authorities said Thursday.
Tuesday's gathering was designed to celebrate the men and women from across the country who have risked their own lives to save others.
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.
Josh Giddey scored a career-high 32 points with 10 rebounds, Nikola Vucevic added 26 points, and the Chicago Bulls beat the New York Knicks 135-125 to get out to their best start in nearly three decades.
Alex Ovechkin remained one goal shy of 900 for the Capitals, who have lost three straight.
The rookie quarterback's good luck charm holds a deeper meaning when he takes the field in the NFL.
William Eklund scored in the opening minute to set the tone, and the Sharks earned their first home win of the season by beating the Devils.
J.T. Miller scored 2:49 into overtime and the New York Rangers erased a two-goal deficit to beat the Edmonton Oilers on Thursday night.
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.
CBS News New York's Scott Padgett has your First Alert Forecast for October 31 at 11 p.m.
Yaman NYC, a three-day cultural festival of all things Filipino, kicked off Friday. CBS News New York's Kristine Johnson shared her story at a fireside chat about Filipino Americans in the media.
The TCS New York City Marathon is on Sunday, but festivities kicked off early in Friday with an opening ceremony including fireworks.
Opioid overdose deaths in New York City have dropped significantly for the first time in the past decade. There were just over 2,100 deaths last year, down from more than 3,000 in 2023. CBS News New York's Jenna DeAngelis reports on the effort to continue this downward trend.
It's a beloved spooky season tradition. New York City's Village Halloween Parade cruised up Sixth Avenue on Friday, and marchers joined up in terrifying numbers – in costume, of course. CBS News New York's Kristie Keleshian joined in on the fun.
