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LIRR workers rally as strike looms over MTA negotiations
Unions representing thousands of LIRR workers are rallying Saturday amid a dispute with the MTA that could trigger their first strike in decades.
Suspect shoves man to his death hours after release from custody, NYPD says
A 76-year-old man died after being shoved down subway entrance steps in Chelsea Thursday night, the NYPD said.
N.J. neighborhood told to shelter in place amid police investigation
A New Jersey neighborhood is under a shelter-in-place order as police investigate at a home in Bridgewater Township.
2 N.J. residents potentially exposed to hantavirus, health officials say
Two New Jersey residents were potentially exposed to a person infected with hantavirus, according to health officials.
Teen hit by suspected DWI driver, critically hurt in Brooklyn, NYPD says
A man is suspected of driving drunk and hitting a teenager in Brooklyn on Friday, police say.
WHO director arrives in Canary Islands to oversee hantavirus cruise evacuation
More than 100 people from a cruise ship dealing with an outbreak of the rare and deadly hantavirus are set to be disembarked.
Audio captures moment Frontier plane fatally struck pedestrian
The plane was evacuated because of smoke in the aircraft after the collision, according to the flight crew.
L.A. teen accepted to 65 colleges chooses Columbia with a dream to pay it forward
A Los Angeles teen who got accepted to an astonishing 65 colleges is headed to Columbia University with a dream to pay it forward.
Brunson scores 33 points as Knicks take 3-0 lead over Sixers in Game 3
Jalen Brunson scored 33 points and sealed the game with big buckets late, leading New York to a win over the Philadelphia 76ers.
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Rally held in support of LIRR workers as potential spike looms
The clock is ticking for the MTA and Long Island Rail Road unions to come to a contract agreement. With just days left to avoid a possible shutdown of train service, there was a rally in Nassau County in support of railroad workers. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
6 firefighters hurt in Dyker Heights fire
Six firefighters were injured while fighting a fire Saturday afternoon in Brooklyn.
Teen hit by suspected DWI driver, critically hurt in Brooklyn, NYPD says
A Brooklyn man is suspected of driving drunk and hitting a 13-year-old boy who was crossing the street Friday morning.
Cruise ship at center of hantavirus outbreak set to arrive in Canary Islands
In just hours, the cruise ship at the center of the hantavirus outbreak will arrive in Spain's Canary Islands. The head of the World Health Organization told concerned residents near where the ship will be anchored that this is not another COVID. CBS News New York's Alice Gainer reports.
Mother's Day weekend at New York Botanical Garden
CBS News New York's John Elliott spends the morning at New York Botanical Garden in the Bronx, where there are special events for Mother's Day weekend.
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First Alert Weather: Rain showers likely Saturday in NYC area - 5.9.26
John Elliott has the Tri-State Area's updated Saturday morning First Alert Forecast on CBS News New York.
First Alert Weather 101: Have a meteorologist visit your classroom!
From the science of forecasting to weather safety – First Alert Weather 101 is an interactive way to get students thinking about STEM. There's also a chance your students might be on TV.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani
NYC Rent Guidelines Board proposes potential increases for rent-stabilized apartments
New York City's Rent Guidelines Board held a preliminary vote Thursday proposing a potential increase for 1 million rent-stabilized apartments across the five boroughs.
Former Mayor Adams accuses Mamdani of "dividing our city by demonizing success"
Former New York City Mayor Eric Adams is weighing in on the ongoing war of words between Mayor Zohran Mamdani and billionaire Ken Griffin.
NYC pied-à-terre tax makes it into $268 billion state budget
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a $268 billion budget that includes a pied-à-terre tax targeting wealthy New York City second home owners.
NYPD captain transferred after appearing to call Mamdani "expendable"
An NYPD captain has been transferred after video surfaced of him criticizing New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Democrats while on duty.
Billionaire Ken Griffin says NYC Mayor Mamdani "put me in harm's way"
Billionaire Ken Griffin says being New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's poster boy for a tax-the-rich campaign put his life in danger.
5 new public schools opening in NYC, including hip-hop school
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Public Schools Chancellor Kamar Samuels announced five new schools opening in the Bronx and Queens.
NYC comptroller gives thumbs up to proposed pied-à-terre tax
New York City Comptroller Mark Levine is giving a thumbs up to Gov. Kathy Hochul and Mayor Zohran Mamdani's proposed pied-à-terre tax. His approval, however, comes with several caveats.
Applications open for free child care program for NYC workers
Applications for the Little Apple program open Thursday. It will provide full-day care for 40 children ranging from 6 weeks to 3 years old.
NYC Mayor Mamdani encourages King Charles to return controversial diamond
The Koh-i-Noor diamond was given to Queen Victoria in 1849 as part of a war treaty. It has a long, controversial history and is heavily contested by other countries.
CBS New York Investigates
Share your N.Y. and N.J. E-ZPass and Tolls by Mail story with us
CBS News New York is investigating the cashless tolling system in New York and New Jersey. Unpaid tolls can spiral into crushing debt — but that's just one of many issues drivers face.
Submit a tip to the CBS New York Investigative Team
A great investigative news tip should explain the situation in detail, be newsworthy, and have real-world consequences.
N.Y. woman says L.I. dealership sold her car that she never received
An Upstate New York woman says she paid $3,300 for a car she never received. When she refused to pay for a car she said she didn't have, she says her credit started taking a hit.
Port Authority to install transponders in airfield vehicles after deadly crash
The Port Authority announced Tuesday it will install transponders to help air traffic controllers detect fire trucks and other airfield vehicles at local airports.
Knowing the risks and red flags of buying used cars
Hidden damage and even fake titles can lead to big problems for car buyers.
What is NYC doing to keep day cares safe amid universal child care expansion?
What is New York City doing to keep day cares safe, and how will safety play into the mayor's plans for universal child care across the city?
Incorrect N.Y. DMV records led to car getting repossessed, couple says
New York families rely on state records to make sure car purchases are legit, but what happens when those records are wrong?
Deed theft complaints have tripled in N.Y. in recent years, data shows
Complaints about deed theft to the New York Attorney General's Office have more than tripled over the last few years.
New York, New Jersey lawmakers announce "End The Toll Trap" bill
New York and New Jersey lawmakers have announced a bipartisan, bi-state bill to address E-ZPass late fees.
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L.A. teen accepted to 65 colleges chooses Columbia with a dream to pay it forward
A Los Angeles teen who got accepted to an astonishing 65 colleges is headed to Columbia University with a dream to pay it forward.
See the best looks of the Met Gala 2026
Rihanna, Sabrina Carpenter, Madonna, and Beyoncé all wore their best looks to celebrate the "Costume Art" theme at the 2026 Met Gala. Here are some of the best moments, photos, and more from the night.
World's oldest nun celebrates 113th birthday on Long Island
Sister Francis Piscatella, New York's oldest person, celebrated her 113th birthday and Pope Leo XIV sent a blessing from the Vatican for the occasion.
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Trio leads Red Bulls to 3-1 victory over Chicago
Rookie Jorge Ruvalcaba, Cade Cowell and Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting scored goals to lead the Red Bulls to a 3-1 victory the Fire on Saturday.
Mets top Diamondbacks as Vientos homers, hits a go-ahead double in 10th
Mark Vientos led off the 10th inning with a tiebreaking double to help the New York Mets beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 3-1 on Friday night.
Misiorowski strikes out 11 as Brewers blank Yankees 6-0
Jacob Misiorowski reached 103 mph on 10 pitches while pitching two-hit ball over six innings in the Brewers' 6-0 victory over the Yankees on Friday.
Brunson scores 33 points as Knicks take 3-0 lead over Sixers in Game 3
Jalen Brunson scored 33 points and sealed the game with big buckets late, leading New York to a win over the Philadelphia 76ers.
Joel Embiid to return to Sixers' lineup for Game 3 vs. New York Knicks
Joel Embiid will return to the lineup for Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinals vs. the New York Knicks Friday in Philadelphia.
Cost of Caregiving
Some ways to find help caring for special needs adults
Federal law entitles students with disabilities to special education services until they turn 21. What happens next is what many caregivers call "the transition cliff."
Parents of adult children with special needs face challenges caring for them
Federal law entitles students with disabilities to special education services until they turn 21. What happens next is what many caregivers call "the transition cliff." CBS News New York's Jennifer Bisram reports.
Chronic pain could lead seniors to misuse opioids, experts warn
Older adults in New Jersey recorded the highest number of suspected overdose deaths in 2025, according to the New Jersey Department of Health.
Deadly opioid overdoes rate climbs among seniors as more get prescriptions for chronic pain
Overdose deaths involving people 65 and older have increased by 400% during the last two decades, with a third of seniors misusing opioids prescribed to them for pain, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. CBS News New York's Jennifer Bisram reports.
Increasing elder fraud a "huge concern," FBI and NYC officials say
The FBI says older Americans lost $4.8 billion through fraud in 2024, with reports of theft through fraud jumping 43% in just one year.
#ClubCalvi: CBS New York Book Club with Mary Calvi
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#ClubCalvi: CBS New York Book Club with Mary Calvi
Mary Calvi sits down with Rob Shuter, author of "It Started With A Whisper"
Rob Shuter is a well-known gossip columnist, now debut author. He told Mary that his book "It Started With A Whisper" is about the world of gossip, the entertainment industry, and friendship.
Author Abigail Savitch-Lew discusses "Livonia Chow Mein"
Abigail Savitch-Lew sat down with Mary Calvi to discuss her book "Livonia Chow Mein," set in Brownsville, Brooklyn.
Club Calvi talks to bestselling authors James & Susan Patterson about their new book
"The Mother-Daughter Book Club" is the latest collaboration between husband and wife co-authors, James and Susan Patterson.
Susan and James Patterson discuss "The Mother-Daughter Book Club"
James Patterson is the most popular storyteller in the world. His latest co-author holds a special place in his heart, his wife Susan. They spoke with Mary Calvi about their new book, "The Mother-Daughter Book Club."
Marie Benedict on "Daughter of Egypt," fierce women, forgotten legacies
Marie Benedict's new novel reimagines the lives of a woman who was key in the discovery of King Tut's tomb and a female Pharoah of Egypt.
#BetterTogether: Class Act with Chris Wragge
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Bayside High School boasts CTE programs preparing students for the future
Bayside High School in Queens has six different career and technical education programs that are mandatory for all 3,000 students.
Bayside High School celebrates 90 years of excellence
Bayside High School alumni and staff cut a ribbon for the school's 90th birthday to start a month-long celebration.
Athletic director Joe Capuana reflects on what makes Bayside so special
Athletic director Joe Capuana is retiring after 30 years and describes what makes the Bayside High School Community like no other.
Class Act with Chris Wragge visits Bayside High School
CBS News New York's Chris Wragge takes us to Bayside High School, known for its six career and technical education programs preparing students for the future.
Sports medicine and management program creates special opportunities for students
One of the six CTE programs at Bayside High School is in sports medicine and management. It focuses on everything from medicine to physical therapy, rehab, coaching and much more. CBS News New York's Chris Wragge has the details.
Class Act with Chris Wragge visits Newark Tech
Class Act with Chris Wragge is back for our fourth season live from Newark Tech in Essex County, New Jersey.
Class Act with Chris Wragge announces 1st stop of new school year
Join us this Friday morning live from Newark Tech in New Jersey.
Commack High School's legendary band teacher retiring
Commack High School's legendary band teacher, Dr. Frank Hansen, is retiring after 40 years.
Commack High School packed with state-of-the-art programs
From its stock trading floor to an esports arena, Long Island's Commack High School has something for every student.
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Teen hit by suspected DWI driver, critically hurt in Brooklyn, NYPD says
A man is suspected of driving drunk and hitting a teenager in Brooklyn on Friday, police say.
LIRR workers rally as strike looms over MTA negotiations
Unions representing thousands of LIRR workers rallied Saturday amid a dispute with the MTA that could trigger their first strike in decades.
L.A. teen accepted to 65 colleges chooses Columbia with a dream to pay it forward
A Los Angeles teen who got accepted to an astonishing 65 colleges is headed to Columbia University with a dream to pay it forward.
Unsettled weather for Mother's Day weekend in NYC area
An unsettled pattern will continue through this entire Mother's Day weekend in the New York City area.
Deadly CVS employee stabbing prompts proposed surveillance footage bill
A new proposal on Long Island could change how quickly a business has to hand over surveillance video to police during an investigation.
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Unsettled weather for Mother's Day weekend in NYC area
An unsettled pattern will continue through this entire Mother's Day weekend in the New York City area.
Rainy weather, cooler temps return to NYC area
After summer-like warmth, rainy weather and cooler temperatures return to the New York City area mid-week.
Cool weather in NYC area this weekend before 70s return
A cool weekend is ahead for the New York City area before warmer weather returns.
Rainy weather in NYC area clears out to end weekend
Some residual showers may linger into early Sunday morning, but the majority of the rainfall should be over by sunrise.
Amtrak lawsuit accuses Metro-North of blocking nonrevenue trains
Amtrak announced Thursday it is suing Metro-North for allegedly blocking nonrevenue trains on a portion of the busy Northeast Corridor for over two months.
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Woman charged with theft for taking dog outside N.J. home, police say
A woman has been charged with theft for taking a dog outside a Clifton, New Jersey, home in April, police say.
Unsettled weather for Mother's Day weekend in NYC area
An unsettled pattern will continue through this entire Mother's Day weekend in the New York City area.
Beloved N.J. hot dog joint getting pushed out after 90 years, owners say
The owners of Boulevard Drinks in Jersey City's Journal Square said new building owners gave them until May 27 to get out.
N.J. neighborhood told to shelter in place amid police investigation
A New Jersey neighborhood was ordered to shelter in place all day as police investigated at a home in Bridgewater Township.
2 N.J. residents potentially exposed to hantavirus, health officials say
Two New Jersey residents were potentially exposed to a person infected with hantavirus, according to health officials.
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LIRR workers rally as strike looms over MTA negotiations
Unions representing thousands of LIRR workers rallied Saturday amid a dispute with the MTA that could trigger their first strike in decades.
Deadly CVS employee stabbing prompts proposed surveillance footage bill
A new proposal on Long Island could change how quickly a business has to hand over surveillance video to police during an investigation.
LIRR, unions meet face to face as strike threat continues
The MTA and five of its unions are embroiled in a contract dispute that could trigger the LIRR's first work stoppage in more than 30 years.
NYC pied-à-terre tax makes it into $268 billion state budget
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a $268 billion budget that includes a pied-à-terre tax targeting wealthy New York City second home owners.
L.I. residents anxious about underwater toxic plume from Brookhaven landfill
Brookhaven town residents are anxious and worried about the underwater toxic plume created by the landfill.
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Deadly CVS employee stabbing prompts proposed surveillance footage bill
A new proposal on Long Island could change how quickly a business has to hand over surveillance video to police during an investigation.
U.S. launches major expansion of denaturalization campaign
The Trump administration announced a major expansion of its denaturalization campaign targeting foreign-born American citizens accused of fraudulently obtaining U.S. citizenship.
Pentagon begins releasing UFO files: "It's time the American people see"
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said in a statement that the documents "have long fueled justified speculation — and it's time the American people see it for themselves."
NYC Rent Guidelines Board proposes potential increases for rent-stabilized apartments
New York City's Rent Guidelines Board held a preliminary vote Thursday proposing a potential increase for 1 million rent-stabilized apartments across the five boroughs.
Former Mayor Adams accuses Mamdani of "dividing our city by demonizing success"
Former New York City Mayor Eric Adams is weighing in on the ongoing war of words between Mayor Zohran Mamdani and billionaire Ken Griffin.
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WHO director arrives in Canary Islands to oversee hantavirus cruise evacuation
More than 100 people from a cruise ship dealing with an outbreak of the rare and deadly hantavirus are set to be disembarked.
2 N.J. residents potentially exposed to hantavirus, health officials say
Two New Jersey residents were potentially exposed to a person infected with hantavirus, according to health officials.
3 evacuated from hantavirus cruise as Spain says it will dock in Tenerife
Three passengers have been evacuated from a cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak, as related cases are confirmed in Switzerland and South Africa.
Fruit-flavored e-cigarettes for adults OK'd by FDA in major shift under Trump
The FDA announced its first authorization of fruit-flavored electronic cigarettes intended for adult smokers, a major policy shift after months of appeals to President Trump from the vaping industry.
Confirmed case of measles in Manhattan, NYC DOH says
There's been a confirmed measles case in Manhattan, health officials said Tuesday.
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"The Pitt" star Isa Briones brings Filipino pride to stage and screen
"The Pitt" star Isa Briones is bringing heightened pride and Filipino presence to both stage and screen.
Broadway's "The Book of Mormon" cancels 2 weeks of performances after fire
Broadway's "The Book of Mormon" has canceled two weeks of performances following a fire at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre.
2026 Tony Awards nominations are announced. See the full list.
Uzo Aduba and Darren Criss announced the 2026 Tony nominees for select categories on "CBS Mornings" on Tuesday.
See the best looks of the Met Gala 2026
Rihanna, Sabrina Carpenter, Madonna, and Beyoncé all wore their best looks to celebrate the "Costume Art" theme at the 2026 Met Gala. Here are some of the best moments, photos, and more from the night.
Eugene O'Neill Theatre fire leads to "The Book of Mormon" performances being canceled
Firefighters responded to Broadway's Eugene O'Neill Theater Monday morning after a blaze broke out.
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Trio leads Red Bulls to 3-1 victory over Chicago
Rookie Jorge Ruvalcaba, Cade Cowell and Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting scored goals to lead the Red Bulls to a 3-1 victory the Fire on Saturday.
Mets top Diamondbacks as Vientos homers, hits a go-ahead double in 10th
Mark Vientos led off the 10th inning with a tiebreaking double to help the New York Mets beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 3-1 on Friday night.
Misiorowski strikes out 11 as Brewers blank Yankees 6-0
Jacob Misiorowski reached 103 mph on 10 pitches while pitching two-hit ball over six innings in the Brewers' 6-0 victory over the Yankees on Friday.
Brunson scores 33 points as Knicks take 3-0 lead over Sixers in Game 3
Jalen Brunson scored 33 points and sealed the game with big buckets late, leading New York to a win over the Philadelphia 76ers.
Joel Embiid to return to Sixers' lineup for Game 3 vs. New York Knicks
Joel Embiid will return to the lineup for Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinals vs. the New York Knicks Friday in Philadelphia.
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Residents say they've been waiting decades for sanitation garage to move out
For more than four decades, residents living beside Brooklyn's District 13 Sanitation Garage in Coney Island have been waiting for the facility to move away from their homes.
Free club teaches children in Harlem a lifesaving skill
There's a swim club in Harlem teaching kids a lifesaving skill, and they're turning timid swimmers into competitors.
Hidden gem in Central Park celebrates 1 year in operation after renovations
The Davis Center at the Harlem Meer is celebrating one year of providing year-round recreation space to New Yorkers while still spreading the word to residents.
Inwood residents displaced by fire say they've been worried for years
Residents displaced by a deadly apartment building fire in Inwood say it was only a matter of time before their building went up in flames.
NYC Clean Soil Bank turning excavated dirt into valuable resource
In New York City, where land is at a premium, a stockpile of pristine soil unearthed at construction sites helps lower emissions and support urban farmers.
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See photos of the 2026 NYC Easter Parade and Bonnet Festival
People dressed in elaborate headgear and paraded up Fifth Avenue for New York City's Easter Sunday tradition.
Halloween Dog Parade 2025 photos from Tompkins Square Park
The Halloween tradition strolled through Manhattan's East Village on Sunday, with furry friends dressed in colorful costumes.
Attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
Easter Parade and Bonnet Festival 2025 in NYC
The annual Easter Parade and Easter Bonnet Festival was held in Manhattan on April 20, 2025.
Notable Deaths in 2025
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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Rally held in support of LIRR workers as potential spike looms
The clock is ticking for the MTA and Long Island Rail Road unions to come to a contract agreement. With just days left to avoid a possible shutdown of train service, there was a rally in Nassau County in support of railroad workers. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
6 firefighters hurt in Dyker Heights fire
Six firefighters were injured while fighting a fire Saturday afternoon in Brooklyn.
Teen hit by suspected DWI driver, critically hurt in Brooklyn, NYPD says
A Brooklyn man is suspected of driving drunk and hitting a 13-year-old boy who was crossing the street Friday morning.
Cruise ship at center of hantavirus outbreak set to arrive in Canary Islands
In just hours, the cruise ship at the center of the hantavirus outbreak will arrive in Spain's Canary Islands. The head of the World Health Organization told concerned residents near where the ship will be anchored that this is not another COVID. CBS News New York's Alice Gainer reports.
Mother's Day weekend at New York Botanical Garden
CBS News New York's John Elliott spends the morning at New York Botanical Garden in the Bronx, where there are special events for Mother's Day weekend.
