Civil rights leaders urge NYS lawmakers to pass bail reform
Luminaries gathered in Harlem on Wednesday and took aim at the governor and leaders of the Legislature.
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Luminaries gathered in Harlem on Wednesday and took aim at the governor and leaders of the Legislature.
Among them, two free lines of bus service in each borough, which would come with a $50 million price tag.
Ardila has apologized for his actions and says he takes full responsibility, but pressure is mounting.
Sen. Michael Gianaris says congestion pricing could mean trouble for residents above Manhattan's 60th Street.
The shots weren't heard in the state capital, but their reverberation is sure to be felt, as the governor readies her own battle to get lawmakers to see the need to tighten bail laws as part of the budget. CBS2's Marcia Kramer reports.
The mayor said that possible cuts to essential services were not a threat, just math.
Assemblyman Michael Benedetto believes this will be the year his bill crosses the goal line.
Sen. Anthony Palumbo wants all 63 senators to consider the nomination after Judiciary voted 10-9 against him.
New York is reeling from Hochul's loss to install LaSalle as the first Latino to head the state's highest court. Is the fight over or was it just round one?
Senate Deputy Majority Leader Michael Gianaris discusses the big issues that will come up in the next legislative session in Albany.
The governor is digging in her heels and considering suing the Senate to get a full 63-member floor vote.
Those in the Assembly and Senate stand to make $142,000 annually beginning Jan. 1.
If the bill is passed, those in the Assembly and Senate will see a $32,000 increase to $142,000 per year. CBS2's Alice Gainer reports.
Republican state lawmakers are calling for an increase in state subsidies to reflect regional costs.
Sanitation Commissioner Jessica Tisch cites increased cost and environmental factors as main reasons.
New York is a deep blue state, but Republicans made gains on Long Island and in the northern suburbs.
Republican Lee Zeldin conceded the race on Wednesday afternoon and congratulated the governor.
Traveling on the troublesome stretch near I-287 drove Jennifer Glen to collect 2,000 signatures from residents.
It's called the "Rose Garden strategy," and so far the governor has stuck to it. But there is pressure to debate.
"I want people in Albany that understand the prerequisite to prosperity is public safety and justice," Adams said.
Having the Primary in August is confusing and the hardest part may be figuring out what district you're in.
The NYPD disclosed that the hot days of summer last month saw an increase in murders and all kinds of other crimes.
The NYPD says 716 people, in a city of eight million, are responsible for 30% of shootings since the start of 2021.
Kaminsky has served Nassau County's south shore since 2016 and previously represented the area in the State Assembly.
The governor says the new law that will severely limit the places New Yorkers can carry weapons.
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 that 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 that 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.
J.C. Polanco tells CBS News New York he isn't surprised by the mayor's decision, but he's concerned it may have taken too long.
Attorney Donte Mills explains the mayor's campaign was overshadowed by a slew of issues, including being shut out of some public funding and the corruption charges that were later dismissed by the president.
Chopper 2 is over the scene on the eastern spur in Secaucus.
A new scheme to trick people out of their money is making the rounds, and people in the Tri-State Area have fallen victim. CBS News New York's Mahsa Saeidi investigates.
An investigation is underway into the partial collapse that sent debris tumbling nearly 20 stories onto a courtyard below. CBS News New York's Christina Fan has the latest from the scene.
