New York fire departments settle over Confederate flag displays and discrimination issues
ALBANY, N.Y. (WRGB) — The New York State Division of Human Rights announced the resolution of complaints against the Brookhaven, Levittown, and Holbrook Fire Districts and Departments regarding the display of Confederate flags and discriminatory membership policies. The settlements, concluded between July 2024 and...
These 17 Slang Terms Only Make Sense If You Live in New York
New York is a state of hustle, hustle, and more hustle. From the towering skyscrapers of New York City to the serene beauty of the Adirondacks, the Empire State has its own unique blend of slang that’s as fast-paced, diverse, and iconic as its people. Whether you’re catching a cab in Manhattan, enjoying a bagel in...
Woman Arrested After Pretending to Be a Dentist for 8 Years
We all hate going to the dentist, right? We all get anxious at the notion of sharp objects jammed into our gums only to be scolded by the person cleaning our teeth that we need to floss more. Now try doing all of that with someone who claims to be...
CBS, NYC mourn the death of longtime TV reporter David Diaz
Television journalist and educator David Diaz, who spent decades covering New York City and the Tri-State Area, died last week at the age of 82. Here at CBS News New York, we were lucky that he shared his remarkable abilities, generous spirit and infectious smile with us and our viewers. "New York City guy" who could...
CEO ‘assassin’ Luigi Mangione complains about how cops got his DNA & insists rights...
LUIGI Mangione has accused cops of tricking him to get his DNA by offering him a snack following his arrest. The alleged assassin, 26, claimed cops offered him food and drinks after he was arrested in December at the McDonald’s in Altoona, Pennsylvania, and then used the snacks for DNA testing. Mangione is now trying...
Hudson Valley Bakery has Been Named Best in New York
A popular Hudson Valley bakery has been recognized as one of the best in New York State. If there's one thing most of us can agree on it's that we all love a sweet treat every once and a while, right? Some of us "love" sweets a little more than others...(ME)…LOL! Good thing we live in a state that is full of amazing...
Fines for not composting set to begin on April 1
Fines will start at $25 and go up to $100 for repeated violations for buildings with one to eight units.
Man stabs two Manhattan brothers in wake of fight involving third sibling
A man stabbed two brothers during a heated argument on a Manhattan street Sunday — an attack one witness alleged was in retaliation for a fight a third sibling had with the knifeman a day earlier. The brothers, aged 24 and 27, clashed with the knife-wielding man outside The Heights Deli & Mini Mart at the corner of...
Kathy Hochul suggests next NYC mayor not ‘be at war with the governor’
Gov. Kathy Hochul (D-NY) is not endorsing a candidate in the New York City 2025 mayoral race but recommended that the winner be her ally. Hochul became governor after serving as lieutenant governor to Andrew Cuomo, who has since announced his own candidacy for mayor. Cuomo resigned in 2021 amid sexual harassment...
Meet the cousins behind new Italian restaurant in Yonkers
It's a family affair at The Italian Oven in Yonkers where two pairs of sisters — all first cousins — are opening their first restaurant. The new spot, in what had been Fortina, opens March 19 for lunch and dinner. It’s the first eatery Amanda and Angelina Oppedisano, along with Nicoletta and Cristina Sakellaridis,...
