Museum exhibit showcases fight for accessibility across NYC
New Yorkers have a proud history of pushing back against disability discrimination.
New Yorkers have a proud history of pushing back against disability discrimination.
ADA disabilities include both mental and physical conditions.
His latest project in partnership with the Abrons Arts Center is a 45-minute performance called "Vitruvian Man."
There is joy for most Islanders fans as the team's long-awaited new home prepares for opening day on Nov. 20. But some disabled fans claim their health and safety was forgotten amid the hoopla.
In some Long Island communities, residents became so enraged when trees were cut down for road projects, they sued.
Once a local basketball star, the man returned to Garden City several years ago to find his hometown's main thoroughfare, Seventh Street, was never made handicapped accessible.
There are renewed calls for the Long Island Rail Road to make the largest commuter rail system in the nation fully accessible to disabled riders.
A Bethpage man with hearing loss says he is the victim of discrimination by Nassau County.
Several groups are suing the MTA, claiming it systematically excludes people with disabilities by not providing access to stations.
Several nonprofits organizations and individuals are behind a class action lawsuit calling on the Metropolitan Transportation Authority to add elevators to all stations.
The MTA has been ordered to install elevators inside subway stations that are undergoing construction if the work affects the station's accessibility.
A Girl Scout holiday outing turned to misery for one New Jersey family. They say an ice skating rink discriminated against a young girl with cerebral palsy.
New Yorkers want their packages to arrive quickly, but as shipping companies set up shop in the city to make that happen, they're hitting some road blocks.
A woman has filed suit against the NYPD over the handling of her arrest.
They found that just 115, or 9.5 percent, were fully compliant with Americans with Disabilities Act standards.
He also signed a proclamation recognizing the anniversary of the federal act.
Richard Bernstein, who was run down by a bicyclist in Central Park a year and a half ago, claims he has proof that the city has ignored the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Mayor Michael Bloomberg and Taxi and Limousine Commissioner David Yassky say New York City will adopt regulations requiring that half of the city's 13,000 yellow cabs be accessible to people with disabilities.
New York State Sen. Eric Adams (D-Brooklyn) called on the Metropolitan Transportation Authority Sunday to improve accessibility for the disabled at subway stations.
Two disabled New Rochelle High School students claim they were mistreated during a fire condition last month and now the school is being investigated by the U.S. Justice Department.
Federal Judge Deborah Batts said she sees improvements in the city's efforts to make polling places accessible to disabled people, but she's not yet satisfied.
The 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the Americans with Disabilities Act doesn't require the city to demand that cabbies serve the disabled.
Jack Biegel's wife of 46 years has been gone for almost five years, yet the way Sandra Biegel left this world still gnaws at her husband.
Only about 200 of the city's 13,000 taxis can handle wheelchairs right now. In a suit against the Taxi and Limousine Commission, several advocacy groups said that violates the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Mayor Michael Bloomberg is pushing back against federal efforts to make more New York City taxis able to handle the needs of the handicapped.
One year ago, a deadly New York City parking garage collapse sparked calls for increased oversight, but CBS New York has found inspections are past due for hundreds of garages across the city.
A bill in the state budget will give New York City the authority to lower the speed limit from 25 mph to 20 mph.
Israel launched at least one missile strike at Iran early Friday morning, U.S. officials confirmed to CBS News, in apparent retaliation for last weekend's drone and missile attack.
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One public library in New Jersey is offering free gently used wedding dresses for brides-to-be. The selection is getting bigger by the day, thanks to donations coming in.
One year ago, a deadly New York City parking garage collapse sparked calls for increased oversight, but CBS New York has found inspections are past due for hundreds of garages across the city.
A bill in the state budget will give New York City the authority to lower the speed limit from 25 mph to 20 mph.
A young Long Island boy is the first in New York state to undergo a new gene therapy for a rare blood disease.
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.
Montefiore in the Bronx screened 200,000 people for social detriments of health, and found at least 20% have at least one social need.
Some lingering rain and light drizzle remains Thursday, and temperatures will be about 10 degrees cooler, feeling like the 40s.
Today will be at least 10 degrees cooler than yesterday, with a little rain developing in the afternoon.
We're in for another sunny and pleasantly warm afternoon, but not as warm as yesterday. Highs will be in the low 70s.
Today will be sunny with highs in the mid to upper 70s, possibly even 80 inland. Late showers are possible south of the city.
Damaging wind gusts are the main threat, but we can't rule out small hail or an isolated tornado northwest of NYC.
One public library in New Jersey is offering free gently used wedding dresses for brides-to-be. The selection is getting bigger by the day, thanks to donations coming in.
The conservative Christian group has controlled Ocean Grove's beaches for more than 150 years.
Some lingering rain and light drizzle remains Thursday, and temperatures will be about 10 degrees cooler, feeling like the 40s.
A New Jersey father accused of killing his 9-year-old son back on March 28 has died from injuries he suffered that same day, officials said.
Today will be at least 10 degrees cooler than yesterday, with a little rain developing in the afternoon.
A young Long Island boy is the first in New York state to undergo a new gene therapy for a rare blood disease.
Over 250 pizzerias across Long Island are raising money Wednesday for three police charities and the family of fallen NYPD Det. Jonathan Diller.
Suspected Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann is appeared in court in Suffolk County, Long Island.
More 55-gallon drums containing waste petroleum and chlorinated solvents have been found buried in Bethpage Community Park.
Lindy Jones pleads not guilty in last month's deadly shooting of NYPD Det. Jonathan Diller in Far Rockaway, Queens.
Israel launched at least one missile strike at Iran early Friday morning, U.S. officials confirmed to CBS News, in apparent retaliation for last weekend's drone and missile attack.
Rep. Ilhan Omar's daughter says she was one of three students suspended from Barnard College following a pro-Palestinian protest at Columbia University on Thursday.
Police arrested more than 100 people at Columbia University on Thursday at a makeshift encampment set up by pro-Palestinian protesters on the university's main lawn.
Twelve people have been selected to serve as jurors in former President Donald Trump's criminal trial in New York, filling out the panel on the third day of proceedings.
CBS New York did some digging and found out just how much the MTA has budgeted for congestion pricing pollution mitigation.
Montefiore in the Bronx screened 200,000 people for social detriments of health, and found at least 20% have at least one social need.
19 people have been stricken — including nine who have been hospitalized — after getting fake or mishandled injections in homes and spas, feds warn.
East Harlem community leaders say the state oversaturated the neighborhood with methadone and other drug treatment centers as most patients live elsewhere.
Younger adults are aging faster, increasing their risk for early onset cancers. So which anti-aging techniques actually work?
Most worrisome gaps involve cancer chemotherapy drugs, ER medications and and therapies for ADHD.
In the 1,000th episode, titled "A Thousand Yards," NCIS comes under attack by a mysterious enemy from the past.
A Billy Joel special on CBS and Paramount+ will air again after it was cut off in the middle of the singer's performance of "Piano Man."
The coming-of-age story is a favorite for generations of middle and high school students, and they're returning to it on Broadway.
CBS New York's Steve Overmyer met Ed Alstrom, the organ player who has been hyping up Yankees fans in the Bronx for over 20 seasons.
Eleanor documented much of the chaos on "Apocalypse Now" in what would become one of the most famous making-of films about moviemaking, 1991's "Hearts of Darkness: A Filmmaker's Apocalypse."
Simon Holmstrom scored the go-ahead goal in the third period, Ilya Sorokin stopped Sidney Crosby on a late penalty shot and the playoff-bound New York Islanders edged the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-4.
Aaron Judge broke a 4-all tie with a two-run single in the ninth inning, Juan Soto and Giancarlo Stanton hit solo home runs and the New York Yankees rallied to beat the Toronto Blue Jays 6-4 to avoid their first sweep of the season.
Starling Marte hit his 150th career homer, powering the New York Mets to a 9-1 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates and a sweep of a three-game series.
The No. 1 pick in this year's WNBA draft is "going to raise all boats" for players in the league, one expert said.
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. reached base four times and had two RBIs, Yusei Kikuchi pitched six sharp innings to win for the first time this season and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Yankees 5-4, handing New York its third consecutive loss.
Residents in Southern Brooklyn are concerned over MTA's proposed changes as part of the Brooklyn Bus Network Redesign.
Buzunesh Deba, who lives in the Bronx, became the default winner of the 2014 Boston Marathon in 2016 when the first-place winner was disqualified for doping, but she says she has not yet received her prize money.
While many are excited about the idea of a state-of-the art skate park in Brooklyn, one of the largest on the East Coast, others oppose the location chosen.
East Harlem community leaders say the state oversaturated the neighborhood with methadone and other drug treatment centers as most patients live elsewhere.
President Joe Biden dropped in virtually to speak at the National Action Network convention Friday, breaking down his efforts to reduce the burden on Black people and boost opportunities for their success.
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.
Two United States officials confirm to CBS News that an Israeli missile has hit Iran. CBS New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports.
"Suffs," a new Broadway musical telling the story of women who fought for the right to vote, celebrated its opening Thursday night. Two women who left their own mark on the world were there. CBS New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
One year ago, a deadly New York City parking garage collapse sparked calls for increased oversight, but CBS New York investigator Mahsa Saeidi has found inspections are past due for hundreds of garages across the city.
New York state lawmakers are set to pass "Sammy's Law," allowing New York City to lower the speed limit to 20 mph. The bill is named after a Brooklyn boy who was killed by a speeding driver more than 10 years ago. CBS New York's Lori Bordonaro reports.
Demonstrators were still outside Columbia University late Thursday night, hours after more than 100 people were taken into custody. CBS New York's Ali Bauman reports.