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FDNY battles brush fire in Inwood section of Manhattan The fire grew to three alarms, and it took four hours for 140 firefighters and EMS personnel to get it under control, fire officials said. updated 19M ago

Gov. Kathy Hochul to make NYC congestion pricing announcement Thursday Governor Kathy Hochul is set to make an announcement Thursday about congestion pricing in New York City, her office said. updated 9M ago

New York City Council passes bill changing who pays for broker fees The Fairness in Apartment Rental Expenses, or F.A.R.E., Act passed, getting 42 of 51 votes, a veto-proof majority. 3H ago

Trump to nominate Matt Gaetz for attorney general House Speaker Mike Johnson said Matt Gaetz, whose selection as attorney general prompted backlash, resigned from Congress. 1H ago

Jennings Creek wildfire at N.J.-N.Y. border is 50% contained Firefighters are slowly making progress in their battle against a wildfire at the border of New Jersey and New York. 3H ago

Long Island firefighter accused of setting Medford brush fire Long Island volunteer firefighter Jonathan Quiles is accused of intentionally setting a brush fire in Medford, New York. 4H ago

Ken Jenkins favored to win Westchester County executive special election Democrat Ken Jenkins will run in the Westchester County executive special election early in 2025. 4H ago

Survivors of sex abuse in New York jails call for action Nearly 200 survivors of sex abuse in New York jails rallied in Lower Manhattan on Wednesday, saying there's been no action from the state or city to make jails safer. 4H ago

New Jersey declares drought warning amid persistent dry conditions New Jersey has declared a drought warning as dry conditions continue, asking residents to conserve water voluntarily. updated 30M ago

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Submit a tip to the CBS New York Investigative Team A great investigative news tip should explain the situation in detail, be newsworthy, and have real-world consequences. Aug 26

NYC homeowner, solar panel installation company clash over leaks A New York City homeowner said he turned to solar power to cut down on the cost of electricity, but instead said he's lost several thousand dollars. Nov 12

NYC social services department accused of poorly managing CityFHEPS A scathing new audit report says poor management of a New York City-run rental assistance program led to major problems for families in need of housing. Oct 31

4-year-old Harlem boy's death raises questions about child services It's been nearly two weeks since the death of a 4-year-old boy in Harlem, and we're no closer to finding out what really happened. Oct 25

Exclusive NYS employees mishandled complaints, comptroller says A new audit from the New York State Comptroller says some state employees regularly mishandled housing discrimination complaints. Oct 16

MTA conductor critically injured in subway stabbing An MTA conductor was critically injured in a stabbing at a Brooklyn subway station Tuesday, police say. Oct 8

Push on to close loophole in N.Y. law that allows drugged driving In New York, at times, a driver can be seriously impaired by a drug, and yet face no consequences. Oct 6

L.I. man scammed out of 25,000bysiteimpersonatingrealbusinessALongIslandmansayshewasscammedoutof25,000 by site impersonating real business A Long Island man says he was scammed out of 25,000bysiteimpersonatingrealbusinessALongIslandmansayshewasscammedoutof25,000 by someone impersonating a real business online. Oct 2

Store owners want cash seized in illegal pot crackdown back amid NYC probe Some store owners who got raided during a recent illegal marijuana crackdown say the NYPD shouldn't have seized their cash. Sep 28

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Breaking the Stigma Thousands come together in Lower Manhattan for AFSP's Out of the Darkness Community Walk CBS News New York's Jenna DeAngelis has more on the gathering for a special cause. Oct 6 01:09

Breaking the Stigma: Resources and assistance If you or someone you know needs help, you can call or text 988 to speak with a trained, caring counselor. Jul 26, 2023

How the AFSP is working to prevent suicide CBS News New York's John Elliott spoke to Nyjah Walters, with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, about the Out of the Darkness Walk and environmental risk factors for suicide. If you or someone you know is in emotional distress or a suicidal crisis, you can reach the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988. Oct 6 02:23

AFSP NYC chapter board member on 2024 Out of the Darkness Walk The AFSP Out of the Darkness Walk is taking place Sunday in Manhattan. Scott Horvitz, a board member for the New York City chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, speaks with CBS News New York's John Elliott. If you or someone you know is in emotional distress or a suicidal crisis, you can reach the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988. Oct 6 02:36

Volunteer discusses importance of AFSP Out of the Darkness Walk The AFSP Out of the Darkness Walk is taking place Sunday in Manhattan. CBS News New York's John Elliott spoke with a volunteer. If you or someone you know is in emotional distress or a suicidal crisis, you can reach the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988. Oct 6 02:25

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention Out of the Darkness Walk happening Sunday in NYC The AFSP Out of the Darkness Walk is taking place Sunday in Manhattan. Candace Bravo, executive director of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, discusses why the event is important. If you or someone you know is in emotional distress or a suicidal crisis, you can reach the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988. Oct 6 02:26

1,500 walkers expected at 2024 AFSP Out of the Darkness Walk The AFSP Out of the Darkness Walk is taking place Sunday in Manhattan. CBS News New York's John Elliott spoke with volunteers. If you or someone you know is in emotional distress or a suicidal crisis, you can reach the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988. Oct 6 02:39

"Out of the Darkness" community walk helps prevent suicide Salina Sabri, chair of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention's "Out of the Darkness" community walk and Dionne Monsanto, mental health advocate and AFSP volunteer joins CBS New York to discuss the walk. Oct 2 04:47

City Council checks up on NYC's B-Heard mental health response program The New York City Council Monday held a hearing about a pilot program that deploys mental health professionals instead of police to certain situations. Sep 23

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"Lazarus Man" by Richard Price is a CBS New York Bonus Read Richard Price, author of "The Wanderers," "Clockers," and "Lush Life," releases the new book "Lazarus Man," his first book nearly 10 years. Nov 9

Author Richard Price discusses new novel "Lazarus Man" Price said he wrote "Lazarus Man" after a tragic event in 2014, a deadly explosion in East Harlem. Watch his interview with CBS News New York's Mary Calvi. Nov 9 02:30

Author Richard Price discusses highly-anticipated new book "Lazarus Man" "Lazarus Man" hits shelves next week. Ahead of release day, author Richard Price sits down with Mary Calvi to discuss the book. Nov 8 02:58

Author Lynda Cohen Loigman tells all about "The Love Elixir of Augusta Stern" Author Lynda Cohen Loigman discusses her book "The Love Elixir of Augusta Stern" with Mary Calvi after it was voted the next readers' choice. Oct 31 05:00

"The Love Elixir of Augusta Stern" chosen for CBS New York's Book Club Your book choices were: "The Love Elixir of Augusta Stern" by Lynda Cohen Loigman, "How Does That Make You Feel, Magda Eklund?" by Anna Montague, and "Love Can't Feed You" by Cherry Lou Sy. Oct 29

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