Doug Heir, champion of Paralympics, making a comeback at 60
Doug Heir is the most decorated Olympian in history with 336 gold medals in the Paralympic games. He's been featured on a Wheaties box and became an international celebrity.
Doug Heir is the most decorated Olympian in history with 336 gold medals in the Paralympic games. He's been featured on a Wheaties box and became an international celebrity.
The idea of switching careers at the age 50 might seem stressful, but a new line of work offers new opportunities to grow.
As a heart transplant recipient, Damato experienced unimaginable pain. Now, he's dishing it out. CBS2's Steve Overmyer reports.
As a heart transplant recipient, he's experienced unimaginable pain. Now, he's dishing it out.
February is Heart Health Month. Heart disease is the number one cause of death worldwide, but those affected do have a lifeline -- the transplant. One recipient is the focus of this week's Snapshot New York with Steve Overmyer.
While Dickens didn't create Christmas, he changed the narrative by popularizing empathy for those less fortunate and spending the time with family -- or what we know as the holiday spirit.
One marathon is a feat, but how about running four marathons in four days at the age of 71?
One family gave CBS2's Steve Overmyer a chance to see New York through their eyes for this week's Snapshot New York.
For more than 20 years, Improv Everywhere has been turning New York City into a playground for positive pranks.
In 1984, Westbrook became the first African-American man to win an Olympic medal in fencing. He became a six-time Olympian. Since then, he's been driving the sport towards progress.
For generations, craftsmen have claimed to be the best of the best. But did you know there's now a Super Bowl of masonry to prove it?
For kids growing up in the Bronx, there's a charity providing a program that gives them a place to go after school and help build their future.
You might not associate New York City with wildlife, but it's a travel destination for bird watchers from all over the world, especially this month, during migrations.
Three times a week, Syd and Diane Mandelbaum turn their driveway into a special market for veterans.
Like a modern day Geppetto, Jesse Hancox takes inanimate materials and breathes life into them. The Broadway technician, out of work during the pandemic, found his second career by taking a chance.
St. Patrick's Day celebrations look a little different this year, but one group of locals wants to keep a tradition alive at nursing homes.
Craft beers come in a plethora of styles. When it comes to the brewers, we're not seeing the same amount of diversity, which makes one brewery in New Jersey special.
Long Island Cares is a centralized hub of food collection and deliver. Since the pandemic, visitors have increased by 43%.
Amra Sabic El-Rayess is an expert on "othering" - where people in one group are treated differently.
It's a free service he's providing to keep health care workers going.
Many athletes have overcome adversity to achieve their goals, but one local swimmer recovered from an injury and found much more on her way to the top of the podium
Michael Jordan shares the name of a sports legend, but this Mike has found his own glory by helping athletes show their personalities.
For the past 107 years, "Operation Santa" has allowed the public to respond to children's letters to Santa.
They're in the final stages of setting up their premiere exhibit in New York, a big step for two men who have no professional photography experience.
Thanksgiving is a time for loved ones to gather and reflect. Being with a family means even more to some.
Powerful thunderstorms are passing through NYC today, as severe weather causes damage across New York and New Jersey.
Former President Donald Trump is scheduled to hold a campaign rally Thursday evening in the South Bronx.
If you're hitting the road this Memorial Day Weekend, these are the best and worst times, according to the travel experts.
Queens liquor store owner Francisco Valerio faces charges in a shooting outside his store.
Sergei Bobrovsky made 23 saves and the Panthers defeated the Rangers 3-0 in the Eastern Conference finals opener.
Powerful thunderstorms are passing through NYC today, as severe weather causes damage across New York and New Jersey.
Former President Donald Trump is scheduled to hold a campaign rally Thursday evening in the South Bronx.
If you're hitting the road this Memorial Day Weekend, these are the best and worst times, according to the travel experts.
Queens liquor store owner Francisco Valerio faces charges in a shooting outside his store.
Sergei Bobrovsky made 23 saves and the Panthers defeated the Rangers 3-0 in the Eastern Conference finals opener.
NYC and the surrounding area are under a Yellow Alert for the threat of strong to severe thunderstorms Thursday afternoon.
Despite some lingering clouds, Sunday will be a nice finish to the weekend. Highs will reach the low 70s.
Today's weather looks to be the pick of the week, as skies clear and temperatures climb.
Temperatures around New York and New Jersey will rebound nicely Monday, as highs reach the upper 60s and low 70s.
Mother's Day was mostly a gloomy day in New York City and across the Tri-State Area.
Powerful thunderstorms are passing through NYC today, as severe weather causes damage across New York and New Jersey.
Amtrak and NJ Transit riders should expect residual delays Thursday morning, a day after downed wires caused major problems for the evening rush.
A bill proposed in New Jersey would require low-speed electric bicycles and scooters there to be registered and insured.
NYC and the surrounding area are under a Yellow Alert for the threat of strong to severe thunderstorms Thursday afternoon.
Route 80 was closed and traffic was backed up for hours after a deadly crash involving a tractor-trailer and a box truck in Hackensack, New Jersey.
A New York City company promoted "$0 cost" COVID tests, then got over 100 complaints after people were told they may owe hundreds.
Hempstead, N.Y. officials want federal help after they say unhealthy levels of the chemical 1,4-dioxane was found in all nine of the town's wells.
Their return comes after authorities spread out across Manorville, and beyond, in April as part of an evidence search.
Despite some lingering clouds, Sunday will be a nice finish to the weekend. Highs will reach the low 70s.
A federal judge is considering if lawsuits against NYC congestion pricing should proceed after hours of arguments from people suing to stop the new tolls.
Former President Donald Trump is scheduled to hold a campaign rally Thursday evening in the South Bronx.
The Justice Department filed a federal lawsuit accusing Ticketmaster and its parent company Live Nation of illegally monopolizing the live entertainment industry.
New York City has started evicting migrants from the shelter system, under watchful eye of the Legal Aid Society.
Students have engaged in a lawsuit against City University of New York over changes to its graduation ceremony.
The Randall's Island Park Alliance wants New York City to remove the migrant shelter this summer.
A New York City company promoted "$0 cost" COVID tests, then got over 100 complaints after people were told they may owe hundreds.
A new report from Orkin ranks the worst cities for mosquitoes, with New York coming in second and Los Angeles taking the top spot.
Leonette Belfield-Carson, whose daughter Jalissa Nadine Carson died of cancer, is now an advocate for other moms with children battling cancer.
A new report from New Jersey's Department of Health shows lead levels in children are dropping but not gone.
Kyle McMorrow was just 36 years old when he suffered a stroke last year. He woke up with neck pain one day, not realizing what was happening.
Crystal McKinney, a former model, accused Sean "Diddy" Combs of drugging and sexually assaulting her in New York City over 20 years ago. She filed the lawsuit under the NYC Gender Motivated Violence Act.
Hip-hop mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs posted a video on social media apologizing for his "inexcusable" behavior and that he takes "full responsibility" for his actions.
A six-footer with an ample black mustache, Dabney Coleman made his mark in numerous popular films.
The 2016 footage, which was obtained and published by CNN, appears to show the rap mogul hitting, dragging and kicking the singer known as Cassie.
A 50-year-old man is charged with assault after actor Steve Buscemi was punched in an apparent random attack in New York City.
Sergei Bobrovsky made 23 saves and the Panthers defeated the Rangers 3-0 in the Eastern Conference finals opener.
The Yankees finished with 4 home runs in their 7-3 victory over the Mariners on Wednesday night.
Johnathan Rodriguez's first major league hit powered the Guardians to a 6-3 win over the Mets on Wednesday.
Gleyber Torres hit a three-run home run, but it wasn't enough as the Yankees fell 6-3 to the Mariners on Tuesday.
Jeff McNeil, Starling Marte and Mark Vientos hit homers, but the Mets fell to the Guardians 7-6 on Tuesday.
Developers released renderings for Gowanus Green, a large new affordable housing community located on the banks of the Gowanus Canal.
A community of people are helping a community of bees in Far Rockaway, Queens. They're drawing inspiration from a professional model-turned-beekeeper.
Migrant women from Honduras, Mexico and other countries share their experiences while making the art they enjoy.
Traffic safety advocates in Brooklyn say the redesign of McGuinness Boulevard is inadequate, and they want changes to be implemented.
Maimonides Medical Center in Borough Park neighbors two communities that house a large Asian American population.
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.
A new bill passed in the New York State Senate would allow evidence of prior sexual offenses in sex crime cases. It now heads to the state assembly.
Our next Class Act with Chris Wragge visit takes us to a school on the New Jersey-Pennsylvania border.
Former President Donald Trump is scheduled to hold a campaign rally Thursday in the South Bronx.
Amtrak and NJ Transit riders should expect residual delays Thursday morning, a day after downed wires caused major problems for the evening rush. CBS New York's Christina Fan has the latest on the commute.
CBS New York's John Elliott and Tony Sadiku have the latest weather forecast.