Governor Kathy Hochul signals future cellphone ban in schools
Michael Mulgrew, President of the United Federation of Teachers joins CBS New York to discuss what a potential cellphone ban in schools should look like in classrooms.
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Michael Mulgrew, President of the United Federation of Teachers joins CBS New York to discuss what a potential cellphone ban in schools should look like in classrooms.
Gov. Kathy Hochul revealed she is planning to call for a statewide ban on cellphones in schools next week.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul revealed she is planning to call for a statewide ban on cellphones in schools in an exclusive interview with CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer.
NYC police officers will be stationed on the subway during overnight hours starting as early as Monday, the governor says.
New York City police officers will be on the subway overnight starting as early as Monday, the governor announced Thursday. CBS News New York's Jenna DeAngelis reports.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul says NYPD officers will be stationed on the subway during overnight hours starting as early as Monday.
Gov. Kathy Hochul is vowing to put police officers on every subway train overnight. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook has the details.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul laid out an ambitious agenda for 2025 during her State of the State address at the Hart Theater in Albany on Tuesday.
In a move to keep New Yorkers safe in the subway, you could soon see officers on every overnight train in the city. CBS News New York's political reporter Marcia Kramer has more on the governor's State of the State speech.
The governor's main theme on Tuesday was the Empire State's affordability, and she offered several proposals aimed to save residents a lot of money. CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
Hochul proposed a middle class tax cut and placing more officers on subways, among other items. Watch her full speech.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is giving her State of the State address for 2025, and CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer has a preview of the agenda she's expected to unveil.
Bronx leaders are asking New York City and the state to crack down on what they're calling "open-air drug markets."
The problem has prompted a war of words between Rep. Ritchie Torres and Gov. Kathy Hochul's office. CBS News New York's Natalie Duddridge has the story.
Grant Reeher, Political Science Professor at Syracuse University’s Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs joins CBS New York to discuss what we can expect from Governor Hochul's State of the State address.
New York could become the next state to offer universal free school meals under a proposal by Gov. Kathy Hochul.
The saying goes, "there's no such thing as a free lunch." But if Gov. Kathy Hochul gets her way, 2.7 million students would get free meals at school. CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
Every student in New York could get free breakfast and lunch at school under Gov. Kathy Hochul's proposal.
Brutally cold temperatures and blustery conditions made for an uncomfortable trek into Manhattan for many on the second day of congestion pricing.
Following the snow that hit the city on Monday, the scene on the Upper West Side looked more familiar on Tuesday. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
NYC congestion pricing charges drivers to enter Manhattan. Here's what to know about how much it costs.
Congestion pricing started on Jan. 5 in NYC. Here's everything to know about the updated timeline.
NYC congestion pricing means drivers pay more to enter Manhattan during peak hours. Here are some ways to save.
The start of New York City congestion pricing can proceed as scheduled on Sunday, a federal judge has ruled.
Gov. Kathy Hochul says the recent surge in violence in the subway "cannot continue." She says she will include new legislation in the executive budget to change New York's involuntary commitment standards.
Deonte' Nash, a former stylist for Sean "Diddy" Combs, shares details from his lawsuit against the music mogul in an exclusive "CBS Mornings" interview.
The dramatic partial building collapse sent bricks crumbling nearly 20 stories Wednesday on Alexander Avenue in Mott Haven.
The 2025 government shutdown entered its second day on Thursday with no signs of an imminent resolution. Follow live updates here.
Experts say artificial intelligence is making these schemes seem more legit.
Yankees pitcher Cam Schlittler, the son of Needham Police Chief John Schlittler, is ready for his first ever start against his hometown Boston Red Sox.
The dramatic partial building collapse sent bricks crumbling nearly 20 stories Wednesday on Alexander Avenue in Mott Haven.
Experts say artificial intelligence is making these schemes seem more legit.
There were no serious injuries after two passenger jets had a collision on the taxiway of LaGuardia Airport, officials said.
The judge said the state will "quite likely" be able to prove its claims that the money would be improperly diverted.
As of Wednesday morning, essential government employees, like air traffic controllers, are working without paychecks until the FAA back pays them at the end of the shutdown.
Rubin's personal assistant, who was arrested in a Dallas-Fort Worth area suburb, allegedly arranged for the women to fly to New York for the encounters.
The National Weather Service issued a tornado warning in Sullivan County, New York, amid storms in the Tri-State Area.
The bulk of the rain looks to be Thursday, which is why we have declared a First Alert Weather Day.
With fall set to officially arrive on Monday, many are wondering when and where they can enjoy the beautiful change in leaves that occurs annually.
The first opportunity to get your hands on FIFA 2026 World Cup tickets started at 11 a.m. on Wednesday and will run until 11 a.m. on Sept. 19.
Experts say artificial intelligence is making these schemes seem more legit.
An NJ Transit bus caught fire early Thursday morning on the eastern spur of the NJ Turnpike in Secaucus.
The USF program ensures participants pay no more than 6% of their annual income for gas and electric service.
As of Wednesday morning, essential government employees, like air traffic controllers, are working without paychecks until the FAA back pays them at the end of the shutdown.
A 17-year-old boy from Garwood, N.J., has been charged with two counts of first degree murder in connection with a deadly hit-and-run that killed two teenage girls.
When disaster strikes, the last thing you need to think about is being ripped off, but officials say it's happening across Long Island's eastern county.
While not legal under federal law, some states, like Oregon and Colorado, allow supervised psilocybin treatment for adults 21 and over.
It will soon cost more to get around New York. The MTA has approved fare and toll increases set to take effect in January.
Prosecutors said Monday they never gave up on seeking justice for the family of victim Philip Mastropolo.
About 8.2 million New York households are automatically receiving up to $400 back from the state.
The 2025 government shutdown entered its second day on Thursday with no signs of an imminent resolution. Follow live updates here.
One of the main lines of attack leveled by Republicans amid the government shutdown is that Democratic lawmakers want to give immigrants in the U.S. illegally free healthcare — which Democrats deny.
The judge said the state will "quite likely" be able to prove its claims that the money would be improperly diverted.
As of Wednesday morning, essential government employees, like air traffic controllers, are working without paychecks until the FAA back pays them at the end of the shutdown.
A Suffolk University CityView Poll of 500 voters last week found affordability is what they care most about, followed by crime, the economy and housing.
The 2-year-old facility is breaking the stigma when it comes to addressing mental illness.
With time running out to avert a government shutdown, millions of Americans who get health insurance under the Affordable Care Act could soon face sharply higher premiums.
In handwritten notes he left behind, the gunman repeatedly referenced CTE and asked for his brain to be studied.
Attorney Ben Crump represents families of those who died and is filing four wrongful death notices of claim.
His doctors put him on a combination of targeted therapy and immunotherapy.
Dutch producer pitches her AI creation, Tilly Norwood, as the next Scarlett Johansson, and says several agents are vying to represent it.
Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban have been married since 2006 and have two daughters together.
Prosecutors are urging a New York federal judge to send Sean "Diddy" Combs to prison for over 11 years following his conviction on prostitution-related charges.
The NFL, Apple Music and Roc Nation announced Bad Bunny will lead the 2026 Super Bowl halftime festivities at Levi's Stadium on Feb. 8 in Santa Clara, California.
Selena Gomez married Benny Blanco, the music producer and songwriter to whom she'd been engaged since last year. Gomez shared photos from the ceremony on social media.
Yankees pitcher Cam Schlittler, the son of Needham Police Chief John Schlittler, is ready for his first ever start against his hometown Boston Red Sox.
The winner advances to face AL East champion Toronto in a best-of-five Division Series beginning Saturday.
Game 2 in the best-of-three series is Wednesday night.
The Red Sox and Yankees open the postseason in The Bronx on Tuesday, but Boston fans may have trouble getting tickets.
The Dolphins lost star receiver Tyreek Hill to what appeared to be a serious knee injury in the third quarter.
The beloved Coney Island landmark was recognized for its role in shaping Brooklyn's heritage and identity.
The Delivering Together program offers repair kits, restrooms, language classes, and much more to support app-based delivery workers.
Neighbors along Newtown Creek say the acrid smog it regularly pumps out looks anything but clean.
As the U.S. approaches its 250th birthday, locals are fighting to preserve the city's only museum on an active military installation.
Christopher Burke estimates he's covered almost the entire western half of the borough, and is more than halfway through.
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.
Tens of thousands of people flooded Manhattan streets on June 2, 2024 for the 60th annual Israel Day on Fifth Parade.
The 15 young New England cottontails were sent to Maine to help prevent the species from going extinct.
CBS News New York's John Elliott says the sun will remain out through the weekend and we could see temps in the low 80s both days.
And with no negotiations currently taking place, that looks more and more likely. CBS New New York's Natalie Brand has details from the White House.
One person suffered non-life-threatening injuries. CBS News New York's Tim McNicholas has more on the investigation into how the collision happened.
Some residents say the building that partially collapsed Wednesday at the Mitchel Houses has a laundry list of other safety issues. CBS News New York's Alecia Reid has their concerns.
