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3 N.Y. DMV examiners, driving school busted in license scheme, prosecutors say

Prosecutors say three New York State Department of Motor Vehicles examiners schemed with a driving school to help people get licenses without ever taking the proper tests.

NJ Transit 3% fare hike takes effect. Here's where the money is going.

If you use NJ Transit, you probably noticed you are paying a bit more on your train and bus tickets. That's because fares went up by 3% on Tuesday.

Columbia University says its IT system was hacked

Columbia University said Tuesday an outage that impacted its IT systems on campus last week was the result of a hacker.

Columbia University formally notified its accreditation "may be in jeopardy"

This comes on the heels of the Education Department claiming the university had violated antidiscrimination laws.

East River Esplanade remains partially shut, frustrating parkgoers

Construction delays at a nearby hospital continue to block the path from 70th to 78th Streets.

Happy Bobby Bonilla Day: Why Mets pay him $1.19 million every July 1

As former athletes go, Bobby Bonilla continues to have one of the greatest retirement plans ever conceived.

Mamdani clinches Democratic nomination for NYC mayor

Zohran Mamdani has officially won the Democratic nomination for mayor of NYC, defeating Andrew Cuomo in the primary election.

Mayor Adams says Staten Island family's pet pig Lucy can stay in NYC, for now

Lucy the pig has won a reprieve. Her Staten Island family had been fighting for custody of their beloved emotional support animal.

Map shows threat of severe thunderstorms for NYC area today

New York City and the surrounding Tri-State Area could see some severe thunderstorms later today.

Man from Guinea detained by ICE agents outside immigration court in NYC

A man from Guinea is now being held at a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility after being detained outside immigration court in Lower Manhattan.

FAA touts its new runway incursion detection system to improve safety

Runway incursions occur when a plane is on part of a runway it shouldn't be.

NYC Rent Guidelines Board approves increases for 2-year and 1-year leases

The New York City Rent Guidelines Board voted on Monday night to increase rates for rent-stabilized apartments.

Macy's 4th of July show is set to dazzle with Brooklyn Bridge spectacle

As NYC celebrates its 400th birthday, this year's Independence Day show promises new effects, soaring shells, and a glowing tribute projected on the Brooklyn Bridge.

Feds reveal details of "Operation Gold Rush," a massive Medicare fraud takedown

The federal government revealed new details Monday about how they recently took down a massive Medicare fraud operation that CBS News New York first reported on last year​.