See it: Mayor Eric Adams burns 4 tons of illegal marijuana
Mayor Eric Adams on Wednesday personally destroyed several tons of seized illegal cannabis products.
Mayor Eric Adams on Wednesday personally destroyed several tons of seized illegal cannabis products.
In the past three months, the New York City sheriff and police department have shut down and padlocked nearly 1,000 stores accused of selling cannabis without a license, but an attorney says a court ruling could put the operation in jeopardy.
In the past three months, the New York City sheriff and police department have shut down and padlocked nearly 1,000 stores accused of selling cannabis without a license, but an attorney says a court ruling could put the program in jeopardy. One store owner told CBS News New York's Ali Bauman he was shut down even though the pot police found wasn't for sale.
Babylon cannabis dispensaries are raking in big bucks on Long Island. So far, there are only two brick and mortar cannabis shops there, and they're both in the town of Babylon. CBS New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
Gov. Kathy Hochul's Cannabis Control Board said it's considering loosening the rules so that more legal weed stores can open in local neighborhoods.
Gov. Kathy Hochul says her office is expediting cannabis licenses, and cracking down on bad actors catering to young children. CBS News New York's Jessica Moore has the story.
NYC shut down nearly 800 illegal cannabis shops over the past three months, as the state closed hundreds more.
New York City has shut down nearly 800 illegal cannabis shops over the past three months, officials announced Wednesday.
The mayor's office says officials seized 176 pounds of cannabis flower, THC vape products and mushroom edibles from the business in Throggs Neck.
CBS New York took part in an exclusive ride-along with NYC law enforcement targeting illegal marijuana shops.
As the crackdown on NYC's illegal cannabis shops continues, investigators say they found one store making its own colorful, misleading cartoon packages in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn.
Legal cannabis sales are up across New York state amid a crackdown on illegal shops, Gov. Kathy Hochul said Tuesday.
New York is making major progress against illegal cannabis shops at both the city and state levels, officials say. Gov. Kathy Hochul and Mayor Eric Adams discussed the crackdown at a press conference Tuesday.
The Sheriff's Office and the NYPD discovered several million dollars' worth of illegal cannabis products in a Brooklyn warehouse on Saturday morning.
Daily marijuana users now outnumber daily drinkers for the first time ever, according to a new report.
Gov. Kathy Hochul is promising to overhaul the New York State Office of Cannabis Management after a scathing report called the rollout of legal cannabis a failure. CBS New York's Ali Bauman talked to applicants who have been waiting on the state to open their new businesses.
A scathing new report calls New York's legal cannabis rollout a failure, saying inexperienced leadership and a lack of transparency has allowed an illegal market to flourish. CBS New York's Ali Bauman has more on the business owners who are caught in the middle and losing money fast.
New York's Office of Cannabis Management is being overhauled after a review ordered by Gov. Kathy Hochul found the state's rollout of legalized recreational marijuana has been a failure.
A new report released Friday says the cannabis rollout in New York state was a failure. According to a review that was ordered by Gov. Kathy Hochul, inexperienced leadership and an underspent budget are just a few of several missteps by the Office of Cannabis Management. CBS New York political reporter Marcia Kramer has the story.
The U.S.D.A. is considering re-classifying marijuana from a schedule 1 to schedule 3 drug. Dr. Nidhi Kumar is On Call for CBS New York to explain some of the potential medical benefits.
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.
Former President Donald Trump is holding a campaign rally this week at Nassau Coliseum on Long Island.
Two former FDNY chiefs are facing bribery and corruption charges for allegedly providing preferential treatment to people and companies that needed fire safety reviews and inspections.
The Gilgo Beach Task Force investigating suspected killer Rex Heuermann shared an update on the investigation Monday on Long Island.
Tito Jackson, Michael's brother and one of the brothers who made up the beloved pop group the Jackson 5, has died at age 70, his sons say.
See the full list of winners and nominees from the 2024 Emmy Awards.
Former President Donald Trump is holding a campaign rally this week at Nassau Coliseum on Long Island.
Two former FDNY chiefs are facing bribery and corruption charges for allegedly providing preferential treatment to people and companies that needed fire safety reviews and inspections.
The Gilgo Beach Task Force investigating suspected killer Rex Heuermann shared an update on the investigation Monday on Long Island.
Braelon Allen, the NFL's youngest player, ran for a 20-yard touchdown with 4:31 left to put the Jets ahead to stay as they beat the Titans 24-17 on Sunday.
An NYPD officer was among those shot at a Brooklyn subway station when police opened fire on a man with a knife, authorities said.
Our beautiful weekend continues Sunday, but we're tracking our first chance of rain in a while this week.
Expect plenty of sunshine Saturday with temperatures getting into the low and mid 80s.
Gov. Kathy Hochul is reminding everyone to get checked for skin cancer after she had a procedure to remove basal cell carcinoma.
Do you feel like your seasonal allergies are sticking around longer than usual? It's not just you.
Temps will top out in the low 70s, far below normal, for a fall-like feel Sunday in the Tri-State Area.
Braelon Allen, the NFL's youngest player, ran for a 20-yard touchdown with 4:31 left to put the Jets ahead to stay as they beat the Titans 24-17 on Sunday.
Apple picking season is well underway across New Jersey, Long Island and the Hudson Valley.
Our beautiful weekend continues Sunday, but we're tracking our first chance of rain in a while this week.
Expect plenty of sunshine Saturday with temperatures getting into the low and mid 80s.
Gov. Kathy Hochul is reminding everyone to get checked for skin cancer after she had a procedure to remove basal cell carcinoma.
Former President Donald Trump is holding a campaign rally this week at Nassau Coliseum on Long Island.
The Gilgo Beach Task Force investigating suspected killer Rex Heuermann shared an update on the investigation Monday on Long Island.
Braelon Allen, the NFL's youngest player, ran for a 20-yard touchdown with 4:31 left to put the Jets ahead to stay as they beat the Titans 24-17 on Sunday.
Apple picking season is well underway across New Jersey, Long Island and the Hudson Valley.
Expect plenty of sunshine Saturday with temperatures getting into the low and mid 80s.
Former President Donald Trump is holding a campaign rally this week at Nassau Coliseum on Long Island.
Two former FDNY chiefs are facing bribery and corruption charges for allegedly providing preferential treatment to people and companies that needed fire safety reviews and inspections.
Former President Donald Trump is "safe and unharmed" and a suspect is in custody after allegedly pointing a high-powered rifle through golf course fence, officials said.
NYC Schools Chancellor David Banks says he had a surprise visit from federal investigators the day before school started.
The former first lady, senator, secretary of state and presidential nominee opens up about personal matters in her new book, "Something Lost, Something Gained: Reflections on Life, Love, and Liberty."
Thanks to vaccinations, measles was declared eliminated in the U.S. in 2000. But measles cases are now back; one reason is that more families have exempted their children from routine immunizations than ever before.
New York State Sen. Shelley Mayer was honored Saturday for her fight to reduce the financial burden for families affected by pediatric cancer.
A woman who was in the NICU as a baby and went on to have a child in the NICU herself is now a NICU nurse in Queens.
This weekend, the HOPE in Harlem Conference will encourage mental health care among young people through sports.
Gov. Kathy Hochul is reminding everyone to get checked for skin cancer after she had a procedure to remove basal cell carcinoma.
Tito Jackson, Michael's brother and one of the brothers who made up the beloved pop group the Jackson 5, has died at age 70, his sons say.
See the full list of winners and nominees from the 2024 Emmy Awards.
One of the world's most powerful restaurant critics, New York Times columnist Pete Wells filed his final review this summer. He reflects on dining out five nights a week for the past 12 years, all in the line of duty.
Justin Timberlake pleaded guilty Friday to driving while ability impaired on Long Island. He spoke to reporters after the plea, saying he made a mistake, and urged people not to get behind the wheel if they had even one drink.
The rap superstar posted several photos of herself in the hospital cradling her new baby daughter Thursday on Instagram.
The Phillies took two of three in the series with a 2-1 win over the Mets on Sunday.
The Yankees opened a three-game lead atop the AL East with a 5-2 victory over the Red Sox on Sunday.
Austin Seibert's seventh field goal of the game, as time expired, lifted the Commanders to a 21-18 win over the Giants on Sunday.
Braelon Allen, the NFL's youngest player, ran for a 20-yard touchdown with 4:31 left to put the Jets ahead to stay as they beat the Titans 24-17 on Sunday.
The Red Sox-Yankees rivalry bubbled up a bit in the Bronx on Saturday as Boston manager Alex Cora accused Gerrit Cole of intentionally throwing at Rafael Devers.
Harlem hosted thousands for the 55th Annual African-American Day Parade on Sunday.
A school in Brooklyn is now named after fallen NYPD Det. Rafael Ramos, who was killed while on duty in Bed-Stuy.
Gov. Kathy Hochul's office announced an additional investment of $3 million to New York City to fund afterschool programs.
A woman who was in the NICU as a baby and went on to have a child in the NICU herself is now a NICU nurse in Queens.
This weekend, the HOPE in Harlem Conference will encourage mental health care among young people through sports.
Tens of thousands of people flooded Manhattan streets on June 2, 2024 for the 60th annual Israel Day on Fifth Parade.
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.
Former President Donald Trump is holding a campaign rally this week on Long Island, his first after Sunday's apparent assassination attempt in Florida. Local leaders gathered to discuss security preparations.
CBS News New York's John Elliott has the latest weather forecast.
The NYPD says officers fired on a man with a knife, hitting an officer and two bystanders Sunday at a subway station in Brownsville, Brooklyn. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner has the latest.
Anthony Saccavino and Brian Cordasco worked at the Bureau of Fire Prevention (BFP). They face a host of charges. CBS News New York's Jessica Moore reports.
The Gilgo Beach Task Force investigating suspected killer Rex Heuermann shared an update on the investigation Monday on Long Island. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan has the latest from Brentwood.