Gov. Hochul Revives Plan To Make Alcohol To-Go Permanent In New York, But Opponents Lining Up
While Gov. Kathy Hochul is renewing support for reviving takeout drinks from bars and restaurants, it's far from being a done deal.
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While Gov. Kathy Hochul is renewing support for reviving takeout drinks from bars and restaurants, it's far from being a done deal.
The governor announced the state's "Vax to Kid" ad campaign to help boost vaccination rates.
Every person enrolled in SNAP, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, will get the maximum level of food benefits this month. That's $835 for a family of four.
Tenant advocates say it's unfair for the state government to leave thousands of still-struggling New Yorkers without eviction protections, particularly as the eviction ban is about to end Saturday.
It's part of continuing backlash over Bragg's decision to order prosecutors to avoid seeking jail for all but the most serious crimes.
As more details of the horrific fire come out, it is clear that one community has been especially impacted. Most of the victims are from the West African nation of The Gambia.
Hochul said workers should get the booster within two weeks of eligibility, which is five months after being fully vaccinated.
The mayor and police commissioner have ordered officers to actually ride the trains.
They're also asking for a permanent end to evictions in the middle of winter.
The MTA will have to decide whether the new line will be heavy rail, light rail or bus rapid transit, and it's still unclear how much this will cost riders and taxpayers.
As part of Gov. Kathy Hochul's "Test To Stay" program, thousands of testing kits have been delivered to Catholic schools throughout the state.
As part of her small business recovery plan, the governor wants to permanently legalize the sale of takeout drinks.
She's hoping to convince New Yorkers that she has the right stuff to be elected to a full four-year term.
The plan would impact statewide elected officials, including governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general and comptroller.
Despite the troubling and ever-increasing number of COVID-19 cases in New York City, Mayor Eric Adams is urging corporations and financial institutions to end their reliance on telecommuting.
Students not yet eligible for a booster shot when the mandate takes effect will be allowed on campus. Once eligible, they must get the shot to stay.
It involves more rapid testing, sending dozens of new ambulance teams to New York City, and a dramatic plea for people to get vaccinated.
The new rules include an increase in COVID testing in schools, more testing options for teachers and staff, and changes to the exposure protocol.
The announcement came Tuesday in reaction to rising hospitalizations across the country that include children.
Cases of COVID-19 among children in New York are leading to an "uptick" in hospitalizations.
New York also issued a warning about increasing pediatric hospitalizations.
New York is cracking down on fake vaccine cards.
Wednesday marked another day of shattered COVID-19 daily positivity records on Long Island. Suffolk County had the highest numbers in the state.
Long Island currently has the highest seven-day average of new positive COVID-19 cases in the state.
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced 40 new pop-up vaccine sites would open statewide.
Judge hit a tying homer and drove in four runs during a clutch performance for the ages, and the Yankees rallied to beat the Blue Jays 9-6 on Tuesday.
The boy, who appeared to be about 5 years old, was discovered outside of a laundromat in Far Rockaway, but it's still a mystery how he got there.
What started as a dispute on a bus spread to a scuffle and ended in gunfire in Oakland Gardens, police said.
Justin Brazeau scored twice, Arturs Silovs stopped all 25 shots he faced, and the Penguins beat the Rangers 3-0 on Tuesday in each team's opener.
At the Sweetbriar Nature Center in Smithtown, experts know what it takes to keep even the smallest lives in flight, especially those with the toughest odds.
Judge hit a tying homer and drove in four runs during a clutch performance for the ages, and the Yankees rallied to beat the Blue Jays 9-6 on Tuesday.
The boy, who appeared to be about 5 years old, was discovered outside of a laundromat in Far Rockaway, but it's still a mystery how he got there.
What started as a dispute on a bus spread to a scuffle and ended in gunfire in Oakland Gardens, police said.
At the Sweetbriar Nature Center in Smithtown, experts know what it takes to keep even the smallest lives in flight, especially those with the toughest odds.
Mamdani called for the return of the hostages and mourned the loss of lives on the day of the attack, while also condemning the Israeli government's response.
The New York City area has one more summer-like day on tap. But then as they say, all good things must come to an end.
Kristen Hogan faces an attempted murder charge after police said she laced a bottle of wine with a toxic chemical and her partner drank it.
The October 2025 supermoon appeared in the skies over NYC, Long Island, New Jersey and beyond Monday night.
The U.S. Drought Monitor rates most of New York, northern New Jersey and Connecticut as "abnormally dry."
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.
Turnout will be key in the New Jersey governor's race between Mikie Sherrill and Jack Ciattarelli, a political expert says.
The New York City area has one more summer-like day on tap. But then as they say, all good things must come to an end.
A neighbor broke up the fight by tackling the attacker. Police took the 40-year-old suspect into custody.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy appeared at the New Jersey airport to say the federal government shutdown is already affecting air traffic controller staffing and sick calls.
The October 2025 supermoon appeared in the skies over NYC, Long Island, New Jersey and beyond Monday night.
At the Sweetbriar Nature Center in Smithtown, experts know what it takes to keep even the smallest lives in flight, especially those with the toughest odds.
The Neutra family still have no grave to visit. They come to a park in Oyster Bay named after their son, where he played and dreamed.
It appeared an officer leading the motorcade was struck moments after pulling out of the church in Lindenhurst.
There has been a 42% surge in reports of domestic violence on Long Island since 2019.
The "DQ Sisters" say their employees are part of their family, so they were blindsided by a blizzard of claims that they were breaking the law.
Mamdani called for the return of the hostages and mourned the loss of lives on the day of the attack, while also condemning the Israeli government's response.
Turnout will be key in the New Jersey governor's race between Mikie Sherrill and Jack Ciattarelli, a political expert says.
County legislators voted unanimously for first responders to be trained to carry the life-saving device used to treat severe allergic reactions.
The mayor of New York City from 1994 until 2001 endorsed Republican Curtis Sliwa for the same position in the upcoming 2025 election.
The NYPD welcomed more than 1,000 recruits into the academy over the summer. Community leaders say, however, thousands more officers are needed to keep crime down.
Juan Namnun, the baseball coach at Frankford High School, is in the small group of men diagnosed with breast cancer each year.
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.
FCI Fort Dix, one of several dozen federal prisons with a residential drug treatment program, will best allow Sean "Diddy" Combs "to address drug abuse issues," his lawyer said.
Five years after their influential drummer Neil Peart died of glioblastoma, the Canadian band Rush have announced a reunion tour Monday.
Taylor Swift's new album, "The Life of a Showgirl," became Spotify's most-streamed album in a single day this year. The company said it only took 11 hours to hit that mark.
Taylor Swift's 12th studio album, "The Life of a Showgirl," was released at midnight Friday. Swift wrote and produced the album with Swedish producers Max Martin and Shellback.
Thousands of "Swifties" have been flocking to a Spotify pop-up experience in Chelsea that brings the new recording to life.
Judge hit a tying homer and drove in four runs during a clutch performance for the ages, and the Yankees rallied to beat the Blue Jays 9-6 on Tuesday.
Justin Brazeau scored twice, Arturs Silovs stopped all 25 shots he faced, and the Penguins beat the Rangers 3-0 on Tuesday in each team's opener.
Mark Sanchez was hospitalized with multiple stab wounds following a violent altercation over the weekend.
Toronto rookie right-hander Trey Yesavage mowed down the Bombers into the sixth inning of an eventual 13-7 victory on Sunday.
Spencer Rattler threw an 87-yard touchdown pass, safety Jordan Howden returned a fumble 86 yards for a score, and the Saints beat the Giants 26-14 on Sunday.
The park's carefully designed gardens and habitats make visitors forget they're in the middle of Brooklyn.
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.
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.
CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn says the system will move out later in the day and then things will get a lot cooler.
The parish, which includes a school, is facing a financial crisis. CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo spoke with upset parishioners in Astoria.
He was discovered outside of a laundromat in Far Rockaway, but as CBS News New York's Ali Bauman reports, it's still a mystery how he got there.
Police say the victim was found unconscious with injuries to his body at around 3 p.m. on Tuesday at the Jay Street Metro Tech station. He died at the hospital. CBS News New York's Kristine Johnson reports.
What started as a dispute on a bus spread to a scuffle, and ended with the teen getting shot. It all unfolded in Oakland Gardens as students were getting out of school. CBS News New York's Alecia Reid reports.
