Julie Menin elected as first Jewish speaker of New York City Council
The New York City Council made history on Wednesday by electing Julie Menin as its first Jewish speaker.
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The New York City Council made history on Wednesday by electing Julie Menin as its first Jewish speaker.
Menin said her election marks an opportunity to bridge the divides that have been so prevalent in the city. CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
The report examined conditions at nearly 200 restrooms in city parks and libraries.
Under a bill expected to be passed by the New York City Council, delivery app companies will be forced to stop firing delivery workers without cause.
The New York City Council passed several new bills Thursday before the clock resets Jan. 1. One they are expected to pass offers protections for delivery app workers. CBS News New York's Dave Carlin reports.
New York City officials have secured long-awaited funding to restore the 102-year-old Coney Island boardwalk.
CBS News New York's Elle McLogan met with recipients who say the funding is helping make their dreams come true.
The New York City Council will have a new speaker and a new mayor, Zohran Mamdani, to contend with when it convenes in January.
Restler's official biography says he has focused on issues like housing, transportation, safer streets and holding the mayor accountable. Will those still be his top priorities when Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani takes office?
Some New Yorkers want the mayor-elect to appoint a new "rat czar" when he takes office after an uptick in rat sightings.
Ryder's Law, a bill aimed at winding down New York City's horse-drawn carriage industry, will not move forward.
A bill aimed at winding down New York City's horse-drawn carriage industry will not move forward.
New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani has said city-run grocery stores are an opportunity to address affordability and to give the public a choice.
Three of the proposals have to do with the City Council's role in land use decision making.
The legislation is inspired by cigarette warning labels used around the world.
Ben Z's Law, named for a baby who died in a steam radiator accident in 2024, is heading to the mayor's desk after a supermajority in the NYC Council voted for it.
Nearly two years after Binyomin Zachariah Kuravsky died from burns caused by a malfunctioning steam radiator, a bill named in his memory is heading to the mayor's desk. CBS News New York's Hannah Kliger reports.
The bill, called the Aland Etienne Safety and Security Act, calls for increased active shooter and emergency preparedness training.
Virginia Maloney is running for a seat on Manhattan's East Side. It is not the same area her mother represented before going to Congress, but she hopes to be just as impactful.
Blakeman, the Republican Nassau County executive, is seeking another term. Maloney, a Democrat, is running for City Council on the East Side. Watch the interviews on "The Point with Marcia Kramer."
The acting health commissioner gave the warning at a New York City Council hearing on the response to the deadly Legionnaires' disease cluster in Harlem.
They say it takes four to five hours per day for their developmentally disabled child to get to and from school. CBS News New York's Alecia Reid reports.
Northwell Health's plan to expand Lenox Hill Hospital, which faced stiff opposition from some Upper East Side residents, was approved by the New York City Council Thursday.
The way you walk on New York City streets is being monitored. The technology has prompted calls for more transparency.
The way you walk can be tracked, like a fingerprint. Here's what city lawmakers want to do about it. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
The armed patient who was fatally shot by police inside NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital Thursday was a former NYPD officer, police said.
S.J. Rozan's new book, "First Do No Harm," is the 16th novel in her popular detective mystery series
The White House shared video showing a different angle of Renee Nicole Good's shooting by an ICE agent in Minneapolis and the moments that led up to it, as the investigation continues.
Actor and podcast host Michael Rapaport said he will be running for New York City mayor in 2029.
Get ready for a wet and soggy weekend in the New York City area.
The armed patient who was fatally shot by police inside NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital Thursday was a former NYPD officer, police said.
Actor and podcast host Michael Rapaport said he will be running for New York City mayor in 2029.
Get ready for a wet and soggy weekend in the New York City area.
Mangione arrived at court just after 11 a.m. His legs were shackled, but his hands were free. He was wearing a tan prison jumpsuit and shook hands with his attorneys.
NYPD said officers fatally shot a man who crashed in Manhattan and then pointed what officers thought was a real gun at them.
Get ready for a wet and soggy weekend in the New York City area.
Investigators said the victim was struck by a bullet inside his Danbury, Connecticut, home, and it came from the unit next door.
Enjoy the spring preview while it lasts because umbrellas will be your best friend this weekend!
It will feel more like March than January.
While Tuesday may have some bumps, the trend is toward milder, more pleasant weather.
Get ready for a wet and soggy weekend in the New York City area.
New Jersey has confirmed its first pediatric flu death of the 2025-26 season, which health leaders warn has been seeing cases spread at alarming rates.
Police say a rock was thrown at a school bus on the New Jersey Turnpike, shattering a window and seriously injuring a young child.
New Jersey has joined a growing list of states limiting students' cellphone use during the school day.
Enjoy the spring preview while it lasts because umbrellas will be your best friend this weekend!
Get ready for a wet and soggy weekend in the New York City area.
Enjoy the spring preview while it lasts because umbrellas will be your best friend this weekend!
John Pillaccio, accused in the fatal stabbing of a CVS employee on Long Island on Christmas Day, appeared before a judge on Wednesday.
It will feel more like March than January.
Roughly 17,000 nurses across eight hospitals in New York City and Long Island could take to the picket line as soon as next Monday.
The White House shared video showing a different angle of Renee Nicole Good's shooting by an ICE agent in Minneapolis and the moments that led up to it, as the investigation continues.
Actor and podcast host Michael Rapaport said he will be running for New York City mayor in 2029.
Southern Command said Marines and sailors launched from the USS Gerald R. Ford aircraft carrier for the pre-dawn operation.
California, Colorado, Minnesota, Illinois and New York called the move an unconstitutional abuse of power.
Many news outlets, including CBS News New York, were excluded from Mayor Zohran Mamdani's first official City Hall press conference Wednesday.
New Jersey has confirmed its first pediatric flu death of the 2025-26 season, which health leaders warn has been seeing cases spread at alarming rates.
A potentially deadly and drug-resistant fungus is spreading nationwide, including New York and New Jersey.
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.
Video of an angry confrontation during intermission at a performance of "Mamma Mia!" on Broadway is going viral on social media.
Weinstein's defense attorney told the judge he'd like to pursue plea negotiations after last year's mistrial on a rape charge.
The annual festival will return to Queens this summer, running from June 5-7 at Flushing Meadows-Corona Park.
Theater fans get the opportunity to buy 2-for-1 tickets to 26 Broadway shows.
Nikki Glaser is hosting the Golden Globes for a second time and told CBS Mornings about the challenges of picking the perfect jokes.
Filip Forsberg scored the only goal in a shootout to lift the Predators over the Islanders 2-1 on Thursday night.
The Buffalo Sabres beat the New York Rangers 5-2 on Thursday night to give them 12 victories in their past 13 games.
The Pittsburgh Penguins beat the New Jersey Devils 4-1 on Thursday night for their sixth straight victory.
Paolo Banchero banked in a 3-pointer from the top of the key at the overtime buzzer to give the Magic a 104-103 victory over the Nets on Wednesday.
The Knicks snapped their four-game losing streak with a 123-111 victory over the Clippers on Wednesday night.
The people and businesses of Ridgewood, Queens, have banded together to help those impacted by the recent apartment building fire.
Student athletes at a high school in Queens have won both state and national video game championships.
Thousands of teachers across New York are participating in a statewide campaign demanding pension reform.
For the 48th year, El Museo del Barrio hosted a parade in East Harlem for Three Kings' Day.
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.
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.
Club Calvi talked to award-winning author S.J. Rozan about her new book in her popular Lydia Chin/Bill Smith mystery series set in New York City. "First Do No Harm" is the 16th book featuring the private detectives.
John Elliott has the Tri-State Area's updated Friday afternoon First Alert Forecast on CBS News New York.
Officers shot and injured a husband and wife during a targeted vehicle stop of people with suspected ties to a Venezuelan gang, authorities said.
The NYPD said officers fatally shot a man who crashed in Manhattan and then pointed what officers thought was a real gun at them. CBS News New York's Jennifer Bisram reports.
Luigi Mangione appeared in a New York City federal courtroom on Friday as his lawyers try to bar the Justice Department from seeking the death penalty for the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
