U.S. government moving to make a historic shift on marijuana
It is still illegal on the federal level, but now the DEA may reclassify the drug as less dangerous. CBS New York's Dick Brennan explains what it all means.
It is still illegal on the federal level, but now the DEA may reclassify the drug as less dangerous. CBS New York's Dick Brennan explains what it all means.
The New York state budget, which was approved by lawmakers Saturday, includes policies that give local authorities more power to shut down unlicensed cannabis shops. CBS New York's Derick Waller reports.
On the eve of 4/20, Gov. Kathy Hochul unveiled a plan for law enforcement to lock up thousands of illegal marijuana shops.
A new law would allow law enforcement to lock up illegal smoke shops, literally, with padlocks. CBS New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
Illegal pot shops are popping up near New York City schools and daycares and there needs to be a crackdown, community group Silent Voices United says.
A New York City community group is calling for more action to crack down against smoke shops that illegally sell cannabis.
Illegal smoke shops are all over New York City. Now, lawmakers are calling for legislation to give the city more power to shut them down. CBS New York's Derick Waller reports.
Elected leaders say tougher legislation on illegal smoke shops in New York City should be tied to the state budget.
There are more calls to crack down on illegal smoke shops in New York City. Elected leaders say tougher legislation should be tied to the state budget in Albany.
CBS New York's Political Reporter Marcia Kramer sits down with the first licensed adult-use cannabis processor in all of New York state.
CBS New York's Political Reporter Marcia Kramer sits down Mike Geraci, the first licensed adult-use cannabis processer in all of New York state.
In the midst of a review of New York's cannabis program, Gov. Hochul announces the awarding of over 100 new licenses.
In the midst of a top-to-bottom review of New York state's troubled cannabis program, Gov. Kathy Hochul announces the awarding of over 100 new licenses. CBS New York political reporter Marcia Kramer has the story.
Only a few more than 80 licensed stores have opened since the law was signed three years ago, while there are thousands of illegal cannabis shops operating.
Only a few more than 80 licensed stores have opened since the law was signed three years ago, while there are thousands of illegal cannabis shops operating. CBS New York's Dick Brennan reports.
An NYPD unit even cut Upper West Side sore Zaza Waza's locks and replaced them with new ones.
An NYPD unit even cut Upper West Side sore Zaza Waza's locks and replaced them with new ones. CBS New York's John Dias reports.
Many Staten Island residents spoke out against a plan to close S&T Bagel and Forest Card & Gifts.
Gov. Kathy Hochul says the abundance of illegal marijuana dispensaries in New York is hurting legitimate businesses.
The governor stood with legal cannabis business owners, saying their livelihoods are under attack by unlicensed shops.
Gov. Kathy Hochul is calling for tougher punishment for shops that sell cannabis illegally.
After a slow and bumpy rollout, Gov. Kathy Hochul said the state has almost tripled the number of licensed dispensaries since December to 70.
There are now more than 100 legalized medical and recreational cannabis dispensaries in New Jersey.
Mount Vernon schools, like many districts, are facing the problem of students showing up for class under the influence of cannabis.
Mount Vernon schools, like many districts, are facing the problem of students showing up for class under the influence of cannabis. CBS New York's Tony Aiello reports.
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For years, the waters of the Bronx River have been used as a wasteland for people who might not understand its importance.
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Prosecutors asked for a September retrial for Harvey Weinstein.
A 2.6 magnitude earthquake was measured Wednesday morning in Gladstone, New Jersey. It was the second there in less than a week.
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For years, the waters of the Bronx River have been used as a wasteland for people who might not understand its importance.
Prosecutors asked for a September retrial for Harvey Weinstein.
Columbia University called in the NYPD and cleared protesters from campus, ending a pro-Palestinian encampment on the school's main lawn.
City College of New York will hold remote classes Wednesday after the NYPD arrested several pro-Palestinian protesters on campus.
We're in for a taste of summer this afternoon, with highs in the mid-to-upper 80s inland. We're also tracking some isolated thunderstorms.
Temperatures will be off to the races on Sunday, but there is a chance of scattered thunderstorms in the evening.
CBS New York's Vanessa Murdock looks back at historic tornado outbreaks, which highlight the fact that we don't have to be in the thick of severe weather season to witness a touchdown.
Former MIT researcher Qinxuan Pan has been sentenced to 35 years in prison in the 2021 murder of Yale graduate student Kevin Jiang.
Two heroic men saved a little girl that was running into into a busy intersection in East Hartford, Connecticut.
The Antisemitism Awareness Act is designed to make it easier for concerned students to file civil rights complaints
A 2.6 magnitude earthquake was measured Wednesday morning in Gladstone, New Jersey. It was the second there in less than a week.
Video released by New Jersey Transit police shows officers rescuing a 3-year-old who was choking on a bus in Trenton, New Jersey.
Rockaway Beach and Coney Island make Travel + Leisure's "25 Best Beaches in the USA" list.
We're in for a taste of summer this afternoon, with highs in the mid-to-upper 80s inland. We're also tracking some isolated thunderstorms.
The Antisemitism Awareness Act is designed to make it easier for concerned students to file civil rights complaints
To counter congestion pricing, a 10% discount has been approved for LIRR, Metro-North riders who buy monthly passes.
Gruesome allegations say the suspects smashed one victim's head with a meat tenderizer, then stabbed the other and used the knife to chop up their bodies.
Millions of birds are migrating north this spring, but many may not survive the journey because they'll crash into windows.
CBS New York's Vanessa Murdock looks back at historic tornado outbreaks, which highlight the fact that we don't have to be in the thick of severe weather season to witness a touchdown.
The Antisemitism Awareness Act is designed to make it easier for concerned students to file civil rights complaints
Democratic state Sen. Timothy Kennedy won a special election for the New York congressional seat left vacant by Democrat Brian Higgins' departure from Congress.
The proposal would recognize the medical uses of cannabis and acknowledge it has less potential for abuse than some other drugs.
Prosecutors in former President Donald Trump's criminal trial in New York called their fifth witness to the stand as proceedings continued Tuesday.
For the first time in more than 200 days, the family of 47-year-old Israeli hostage Omri Miran has seen proof of life.
Dutch medical device maker Philips says it's reached a $1.1 billion deal in the United States to settle lawsuits over faulty sleep machines in a case that's rocked the company.
Vicky Dennis went to the hospital with strange symptoms when she had COVID. Doctors found she had two undiagnosed, life-threatening diseases and needed a liver transplant to survive.
Joel Embiid has been experiencing Bell's palsy symptoms, he said after Philadelphia's 125-114 win over the New York Knicks.
A New Jersey woman has received a first-of-its-kind transplant using a modified pig kidney along with a heart pump.
Suffolk County law enforcement officers are now equipped with a tool to help people on the autism spectrum during stressful encounters.
Prosecutors asked for a September retrial for Harvey Weinstein.
See who's nominated for the 77th annual Tony Awards. The Tonys will air live on CBS and Paramount+ on Sunday, June 16.
Paramount said long-time CEO Bob Bakish will leave the company, which is in discussions to explore a sale or merger.
Actor Lillo Brancato says problems with drugs led to him going from Hollywood up and comer to behind bars.
Lawyers for Sean "Diddy" Combs are asking a New York court to throw out portions of a sexual assault lawsuit filed against the rapper and media mogul.
Tyrese Maxey saved Philadelphia from elimination with seven points in the final 25 seconds of regulation, finished with 46 and led the 76ers to a 112-106 overtime victory over the New York Knicks in Game 5 of their first-round series.
Jack Drury scored the go-ahead goal early in the third period and Stefan Noesen cleaned up a fluky puck bounce off the boards for another 8 seconds later as the Carolina Hurricanes beat the New York Islanders 6-3 on Tuesday night.
Dean Kremer pitched seven innings of two-run ball, Adley Rutschman extended his hitting streak to a career-best 11 games and the Baltimore Orioles defeated the New York Yankees 4-2 on Tuesday night.
DJ Stewart hit a tiebreaking three-run homer in the sixth inning to lift the New York Mets to a 4-2 win over the Chicago Cubs.
Christopher Morel's two-run homer in the ninth inning lifted the Cubs to a 3-1 win over the Mets on Monday.
For years, the waters of the Bronx River have been used as a wasteland for people who might not understand its importance.
Lawmakers want New York City to reinstate a ferry route that would connect Staten Island to Brooklyn.
The NYPD promoted 177 officers in a ceremony Friday, including two officers whose fathers were also in the NYPD and were shot in the line of duty.
Vicky Dennis went to the hospital with strange symptoms when she had COVID. Doctors found she had two undiagnosed, life-threatening diseases and needed a liver transplant to survive.
Street vendors in the Bronx are calling on the city to fix the system for getting a vending license.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
The 50th Annual Village Halloween Parade drew massive crowds, celebrating the theme "Upside/Down:Inside/OUT."
As much of the northeast experiences heavy rains, parts of New York City are beginning to flood.
Thousands of people flooded Union Square on Friday for a PlayStation giveaway promoted by livestreamer Kai Cenat.
A crane went up in flames high above Manhattan, then partially collapsed onto the street below.
Volunteers have been cleaning parts of the Bronx River ahead of an annual event for kayakers and canoers happening this Saturday. They pulled out all sorts of debris, and some things you might never expect to be dumped in a river. CBS New York's Shosh Bedrosian got in the water to see what the event is about.
Pro-Palestinian demonstrators took to the streets on Wednesday, demonstrating in Foley Square and also at Fordham University. CBS New York has team coverage.
The move comes after Weinstein's 2020 rape conviction was overturned by an appeals court last week. CBS New York's Alice Gainer reports.
A 73-year-old woman was killed and four other people were injured in an explosion and fire inside a New Jersey business office Wednesday. A nearby school had to shelter in place. CBS New York's Nick Caloway reports.
There is a push to broker a deal in the Israel-Hamas war. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in the region, hoping to get Hamas to release hostages and Israel to agree to a ceasefire. CBS New York's Dick Brennan reports.