De Blasio: Planned Festival Shows How Far Crown Heights Has Come Since Riots
Mayor Bill de Blasio said Thursday that he supports a planned festival marking the 25th anniversary of the four days of deadly riots in Crown Heights, Brooklyn.
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Mayor Bill de Blasio said Thursday that he supports a planned festival marking the 25th anniversary of the four days of deadly riots in Crown Heights, Brooklyn.
A suspect has been charged with the murder of an imam and his associate in Queens this past weekend, but community leaders want to know why the executions have not been classified as hate crimes.
Mayor Bill de Blasio and Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney are calling on Congress to pass emergency funding to help fight Zika.
A man was arrested and charged late Monday in the fatal shootings of an imam and his associate.
On Tuesday, Mark-Viverito tweeted a picture of a broken pedestrian signal with a polite message to the agency, asking that it be repaired. She thought the response she received was a joke.
U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) announced Monday that she will be sponsoring a bill to spend federal funds for expansion of manufacturing.
John Gotti, grandson of the deceased mob boss John Gotti nicknamed "Teflon Don," has been arrested and charged with six others in connection with a drug distribution ring, sources said.
Flags were flying at half-staff outside the French consulate on the Upper East Side Friday as extra security was seen outside.
New York City is becoming the nation's first city to require free tampons and sanitary pads in public schools, homeless shelters and jails.
The City Council Public Safety Committee on Tuesday approved a trio of bills aimed at police reform.
The city saw declines in reports of both homicides and shootings in the first half of 2016, according to crime statistics released on Monday.
The NYPD is telling officers to be extra vigilant while on patrol and all officers must be paired up for the time being.
Hundreds of people marched through Manhattan with signs and messages of frustration Thursday evening, after two police shootings that left African-American men dead this week.
Former Deputy Mayor Peter Powers, the right-hand man to Mayor Rudolph Giuliani, has died at the age of 72.
City Comptroller Scott Stringer offered a stinging assessment of Mayor Bill de Blasio's fundraising apparatus Thursday – labeling it nothing more than a slush fund.
Hillary Clinton will not face any criminal charges for her use of a private email server while secretary of state.
New York state Gov. Andrew Cuomo reacted Tuesday to reports that he knew more about the Bridgegate scandal than he let on.
Police said a man was seen on video grabbing a woman from behind before shoving a bag of feces down her pants.
Detectives investigating a suicide from a West Street roof found cocaine in the apartment, and a cell phone which led to three men described as major cocaine dealers.
Comptroller Scott Stringer is calling on the city to provide free sunscreen dispensers at public parks, beaches, playgrounds and pools.
VW admitted to installing software that turned on pollution controls during emissions testing then turned them off when the cars were on the road.
A new report issued Monday claims that 55 percent of unique Airbnb listings in New York City are for an entire apartment or home and likely violate state law.
NYPD Chief of Detectives Robert Boyce said Marcus Dobson was seen on surveillance video entering and leaving his grandfather Reynold Dobson's apartment at 120 Bellamy Loop.
Mayor Bill de Blasio on Thursday told New Yorkers that the city will stand by the immigrant population -- even as the U.S. Supreme Court ruled against immigration reforms.
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority on Wednesday was taking to heart complaints from Gov. Andrew Cuomo that reported sex crimes are on the rise in the subway system.
Williams was an All-Pro in the 2022 season, recording 12 sacks.
Polling locations in New York City and New Jersey received threats early Tuesday morning.
Today marks Election Day 2025 in NYC, and the mayoral race between Zohran Mamdani, Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa is coming down to the wire.
Former Vice President Dick Cheney, one of the most powerful people to hold the office, has died, his family says. He was 84.
Club Calvi had three choices for its next book: "This is the Next Kingdom" by Jaquira Díaz, "Bad Bad Girl" by Gish Jen, and "Workhorse" by Caroline Palmer.
Today marks Election Day 2025 in NYC, and the mayoral race between Zohran Mamdani, Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa is coming down to the wire.
New Yorkers should have plenty of time to cast their ballots before voting ends, but turnout is expected to be very high this year.
New York City students interested in medicine are gaining experience before they even graduate, thanks to the program at Maimonides Health in Brooklyn.
After a failed $13 million attempt to launch ferry service from Kaiser Park, the city is testing new waters off Steeplechase Pier.
Developers and advocates believe that within a decade the Gowanus Canal in Brooklyn will be "transformed."
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.
Polling locations in New York City and New Jersey received threats early Tuesday morning.
Nick Mangold's family, friends and former New York Jets teammates celebrated his life and legacy.
Several polls have given Sherrill, a Democrat, a narrow lead, but a recent one shows a virtual tie.
Gov. Phil Murphy sent members of the National Guard to emergency food organizations after funding for SNAP benefits lapsed.
Officials there said a staffing shortage was to blame for delays Sunday of up to three hours and a ground stoppage.
The man with severe cognitive disabilities disappeared on Halloween and was found among the NYC Marathon crowd.
Omer Neutra, a Plainview, N.Y. native, was a captain with the IDF when he was kidnapped and killed by Hamas in the Oct. 7, 2023 attacks.
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.
Today marks Election Day 2025 in NYC, and the mayoral race between Zohran Mamdani, Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa is coming down to the wire.
Former Vice President Dick Cheney, one of the most powerful people to hold the office, has died, his family says. He was 84.
New Yorkers should have plenty of time to cast their ballots before voting ends, but turnout is expected to be very high this year.
After a failed $13 million attempt to launch ferry service from Kaiser Park, the city is testing new waters off Steeplechase Pier.
Several polls have given Sherrill, a Democrat, a narrow lead, but a recent one shows a virtual tie.
New York City students interested in medicine are gaining experience before they even graduate, thanks to the program at Maimonides Health in Brooklyn.
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.
"Wicked" star Jonathan Bailey has been named People magazine's 2025 Sexiest Man Alive.
Diane Ladd, the actor known for her Oscar-nominated roles in "Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore," "Wild at Heart," and "Rambling Rose" has died.
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.
Williams was an All-Pro in the 2022 season, recording 12 sacks.
Towns also grabbed 13 rebounds as the Knicks stayed perfect at home with a 119-102 victory on Monday.
Cam Thomas had 25 points and Nic Claxton chipped in 19 in the 125-109 loss on Monday as Brooklyn fell to 0-7.
The fifth-ranked Red Storm got balanced scoring an big contribution from their prized transfers in a 108-74 win on Monday.
Nick Mangold's family, friends and former New York Jets teammates celebrated his life and legacy.
New York City students interested in medicine are gaining experience before they even graduate, thanks to the program at Maimonides Health in Brooklyn.
After a failed $13 million attempt to launch ferry service from Kaiser Park, the city is testing new waters off Steeplechase Pier.
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.
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.
The New York City mayoral race between Democrat Zohran Mamdani, independent Andrew Cuomo and Republican Curtis Sliwa is coming down to the wire. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
In addition to high-profile races for New York City mayor and New Jersey governor, voters will also decide on the race for Jersey City mayor, as well as Westchester and Nassau County executives, among others.
It's Election Day in New Jersey, where Democrat Mikie Sherrill and Republican Jack Ciattarelli are running a closely watched race for governor. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
Bomb threats targeted several New Jersey locations, while in Manhattan the NYPD and federal authorities investigated what police sources describe as an "elaborate swatting attempt" targeting three polling sites. CBS News New York's Tim McNicholas reports.
State leaders say law enforcement investigated and determined "there are no credible threats. CBS News New York's Christina Fan has more on Election Day in the Garden State.
