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2 nurses, resident slashed by woman at Newark hospital
The woman was visiting a patient in the pediatric ICU and attacked the hospital workers during an altercation Friday morning, police said.
Mayor Adams joins religious leaders for unity rally at City Hall
The event follows the beginning of Hanukkah last night, with the lighting of the world's largest menorah in Manhattan.
First Alert Weather: Warm-up Friday; Red Alert for weekend storm
Today will be the pick of the week -- partly to mostly sunny and milder, with highs in the upper 40s.
Oxford High School shooter sentenced to life in prison without parole
The Oxford High School shooter was sentenced on Friday to life in prison without parole, more than two years after four people were killed and seven others were injured.
Watch our special "Hip Hop At 50: Born in the Bronx" tonight
It's a music conversation with the icons who blazed the trail, and a look at what lies ahead.
Route 17 reopens after crash involving stolen car
Police said the car slammed into a light pole, bringing down wires and causing a fire.
FDA approves gene-editing treatment for sickle cell disease
Sickle cell disease affects approximately 100,000 people in the U.S., predominantly people of color.
Bills coach apologizes for citing 9/11 hijackers in team meeting
Sean McDermott said he apologized to players in 2019 after he cited the hijackers while stressing the importance of communication.
More than 70 million face increased threat of sea level rise worldwide
New data finds the impact of climate change on coastal flooding could increase five-fold by the end of the century, leading to major property and infrastructure losses.
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First Alert Weather: Enjoy the warmth before the storm
CBS New York's John Elliott has the latest weather forecast.
FDA approves gene therapy sickle cell treatment
The FDA has approved gene-editing treatment for sickle cell disease, a painful blood condition affecting 100,000 people across the U.S. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook shares one family's story.
Crash involving stolen car shuts down Route 17
Police said the car slammed into a light pole, bringing down wires and causing a fire early Friday morning in Saddle River, New Jersey.
NYC faith leaders call for unity this holiday season
Religious leaders from different faiths stood together with Mayor Eric Adams, saying it's important to speak up and speak out. CBS New York's Alice Gainer reports.
U.N. secretary-general invokes Article 99 for Israel-Hamas cease-fire
The U.N. Security Council vote on a humanitarian cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war is expected on Friday. CBS New York's Shosh Bedrosian reports.
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NJ officers attended conference glorifying violence, comptroller's office says
About 240 police officers from New Jersey attended, and most paid for the conference using taxpayer dollars.
NYPD boosting pickpocket unit during holidays
The NYPD says pickpocket crimes are on the rise and it's beefing up the prevention plan for big holiday events.
Neighbors at Harlem apartment building say overdoses in hallways putting them at risk
Overdoses in the hallway, drug paraphernalia littered in the building, and two years of complaints without results. What's a landlord to do but go to court?
NYPD plans to spend nearly $400M on encrypted radio system
Journalists and the public have long listened to police radio communications to learn what's going on across the city.
Scammers use AI to find new ways to steal money
As the holiday shopping season gets underway, so does the season for scams. And they have new ways to try and get their hands on your money this year.
Car production shortages impacting local police departments
The issues started with a pandemic backlog -- a shortage of microchips hampering car production nationwide.
FDNY joins nationwide lithium-ion battery safety campaign
The campaign includes a new PSA, as well as tips to educate people on how to properly purchase and safely use lithium-ion battery powered devices.
Former NJ care center employees, residents say they're owed money
Families are still searching for thousands of dollars deposited into their loved ones' accounts.
CBS New York Investigates: MTA workers under attack in NYC
The number of assaults on transit workers has been on the rise for at least the past four years.
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Remembering the Long Island Rail Road massacre 30 years later
On Dec. 7, 1993, a gunman opened fire on the Long Island Rail Road 5:33 p.m. train. Six people were killed.
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade marches on around protest
The iconic balloons and marching bands had to veer around the demonstrators, but it did not stop the 97-year-old annual tradition from going on.
Free turkeys and more are a show of support for veterans at Freeport's annual Veterans Stand Down
He was among 300 veterans to receive free turkeys, hams, winter coats, hats, gloves, scarves, blankets, which were donated by companies and nonprofits across Long Island at Freeport's annual Veterans Stand Down.
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Queens residents want NYCHA to fix sinkhole at playground
Parents say they've been waiting more than three years for a fix.
Harlem boiler fix delayed by expanded repairs
A crew continues to bring new parts to fix a boiler that broke more than a month ago.
HPD installs new boiler for Harlem apartments after CBS New York report
A crew arrived with a new boiler Friday after a group of Harlem neighbors spent a month without hot water or heat.
Exclusive: New 7-acre educational campus coming to Floyd Bennett Field
The school and some facilities will be open by 2026, the rest of the campus by 2028.
Hamas hostages survived on "a piece of bread," cousin says
CBS New York spoke with an Israeli woman visiting New York City to tell her family's story of captivity in Gaza.
Freeport school partnering to support food insecure students
Approximately 60,000 children in Long Island schools don't get enough to eat.
Queens residents want trash-ridden railroad tracks cleaned up
One resident reported the problem in April to the train operator, New York & Atlantic Railway, but hasn't seen action.
Planet Harlem mural gets animated through augmented reality
Artist Paul Deo is adding augmented reality to his iconic Planet Harlem mural, allowing the wall to speak for itself.
Nonprofit coding classes open opportunities for Harlem students
Students engaged in arts education at Wadleigh Secondary School also learn coding through Code Nation.
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On The Dot with David Schechter: Wildfires & climate change
David Schechter explores the connection between wildfires and climate change for "On The Dot."
Watch our special "Climate Change: Protecting Our Planet"
Experts say climate change will continue to impact the Tri-State Area, driving bigger storm surges, more intense rainfall more often, and extreme heat that lingers longer, to name a few.
Breaking the Stigma: Children and Mental Health — A CBS2 Special
In 2021, 44% of high school students reported they persistently felt sad or hopeless, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. That's why CBS2 launched a series of special reports on breaking the stigma when it comes to children and mental health.
Watch the CBS2 special "Black History Is American History"
CBS2 honors and celebrates the contributions of Black people to American history in our special.
Climate Change: Protecting our Planet
From the top of a volcano in Hawaii to highways across the country, we'll help you understand where carbon dioxide in the atmosphere comes from and how it's warming our planet.
A candid conversation with NYPD Commissioner Keechant Sewell
Watch "Sandy," our special documentary
Superstorm Sandy was deadly, destructive and relentless. Ten years after Sandy, the hardest-hit areas are recovering and rebuilding.
Tri-State Area considering baseline concussion testing for youth sports
A Conversation About Bail Reform
A Look Back
Ms. Lonnie following in the footsteps of South Bronx legend Ms. Fox to help the community
Residents say Ms. Lonnie is following in the footsteps of Ms. Fox, a legendary Bronx native who worked her whole life to better the community.
A Look Back: "Our Block" - Flushing
In this installment of "Our Block," the late, legendary CBS2 reporter Vic Miles takes us to Flushing, Queens in 1983.
A Look Back: "Our Block" – East Harlem
East 116th Street between Lexington and Third Avenues was known as the commercial corridor. There you will find business owners, many of which are immigrants, working to establish their roots.
A Look Back: "Our Block" - South Bronx
Vic Miles takes us on a trip back in time to visit Lyman Place, a block in the Morrisania section of the South Bronx that was undergoing a transformation in the 1980s.
A Look Back: "Our Block" – Bedford-Stuyvesant
Vic Miles visited Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, where a community garden on Bergen Street was just starting to grow.
A Look Back: "Our Block" - Kingsbridge
In the 1980s, a community in the Kingsbridge section of the Bronx was at the crossroads of racial change.
A Look Back: The assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Fifty-five years ago this week, civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated. We take a look back at his legacy through the perspective of young New Yorkers.
A Look Back: The Blizzard of 1996
CBS2's Lonnie Quinn and meteorologist/weather producer Giorgio Panetta take a look back at the blizzard of 1996.
A Look Back: Y2K
Rewatch some of CBS2's coverage from 1999 and 2000 of New Year's Eve, how people panicked and prepared for the millennium bug, and what happened next.
Breaking the Stigma
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Breaking the Stigma: Resources and assistance
If you or someone you know needs help, you can call or text 988 to speak with a trained, caring counselor.
Teens experiencing uptick in anxiety: What to watch for
Nearly one in three U.S. teenagers experiences anxiety that interferes with their daily functioning.
How to avoid holiday loneliness: Coping strategies, resources
There's evidence being lonely can literately shorten your life, and these feeling can be experienced at any age.
Happy Jack record label aims to support artists' mental health
Happy Jack's mission goes beyond music and works to give artists the help and guidance they need to support mental health.
St. Francis offers place to call home for people with mental illness
It opened in the early 1980s as the very first permanent supportive housing for a specific population that's often overlooked.
AI generated images another potential social media hazard
Celebrities like Heidi Klum and Arnold Schwarzenegger have shared the 90s-style images. The filters can look realistic, but doctors say trends like this can impact your mental health. Dr. Samantha DeCaro, director of clinical outreach and education at the Renfrew Center, joined Dick Brennan and Dana Tyler to discuss it.
Mental health club succeeds among Success Academy students
The charter school system that got its start in Harlem is setting a new standard for mental health care on campuses everywhere.
Gearing up for AFSP's Out of the Darkness walk this weekend
CBS New York's Cindy Hsu sits down with two of the organization's board members as we continue to break the stigma around mental health.
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, Audacy hosting annual We Can Survive concert
Karen Carson, host of "Karen in the Morning" on Audacy's new 102.7 and Elizabeth Clemens, executive director of the New Jersey chapter of AFSP joined Cindy Hsu on CBS2 News at 9 a.m. Click here for more information
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Bills coach apologizes for citing 9/11 hijackers in team meeting
Sean McDermott said he apologized to players in 2019 after he cited the hijackers while stressing the importance of communication.
Barzal, Horvat lead Islanders to win vs Blue Jackets
New York extended its point streak to four games (3-0-1).
Yankees pulled off vintage Steinbrenner move landing Juan Soto
GM Brian Cashman said Thursday getting Soto was proof the Bombers are still the Bombers when seeking talent.
Juan Soto traded to Yankees from Padres in 7-player blockbuster
In addition to Soto, the Yankees get Gold Glove center fielder Trent Grisham.
Mikal Bridges scores game-winning basket as Nets beat Hawks
Bridges' 32-point effort capped one of the most back-and-forth games in NBA history.
On Call with Dr. Kumar
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On Call: Health benefits of giving yourself a microbreak
If you're hoping to be healthier and happier in the new year, consider giving yourself a microbreak.
On Call with Dr. Kumar: Retail therapy
Shopping can be good for your health as you hit the stores this holiday season, but be careful not to go overboard.
On Call with Dr. Kumar: Stay healthy and safe this Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is a time for food, family and relaxation. But for health care workers, it can be one of the busiest days of the year.
On Call with Dr. Kumar: Diabetes prevention and management
Dr. Nidhi Kumar is On Call for CBS New York with the latest research on diabetes prevention and management.
On Call with Dr. Kumar: What's causing latest surge in RSV?
Dr. Kumar explains why the area is seeing an uptick in cases, and breaks down the symptoms and new treatment options.
How a Halloween scare can actually be good for your health
Dr. Nidhi Kumar is On Call for CBS New York to explain why some sights and sounds get our hearts racing.
Cardiovascular Kidney Metabolic syndrome, or CKM, explained
The American Heart Association discovered a link between four key factors: Cardiovascular disease, kidney disease, type 2 diabetes, and obesity.
On Call with Dr. Kumar: What to know about strokes
It's the second leading cause of death around the world, but many Americans don't know how to recognize one.
On Call with Dr. Kumar: Loneliness epidemic
In addition to anxiety and depression, feeling lonely can impact physical health and wellbeing.
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Snapshot New York Halloween Special
Get ready for a spine-chilling adventure as we delve into the world of the supernatural!
"The Drifter" sings for thousands below Madison Square Garden
One man is making it his mission to give the heart of New York a heartbeat.
Snapshot New York: Quadriplegic Kevin Lange hits Trails Without Limits in Westchester County
A new program in Westchester County helps people with disabilities immerse themselves in the local parks like never before.
42-year-old still dreams of pitching in the major leagues
During a workout in his backyard, every pitch got faster until Semerano threw at 101 mph.
Snapshot New York Fourth of July Special
Celebrate unity in the USA as we honor our service members, tour revolutionary history and see a fireworks show of the future in this star-spangled special!
#ClubCalvi: CBS New York Book Club with Mary Calvi
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#ClubCalvi: CBS New York Book Club with Mary Calvi
Meet the author: Mitch Albom
As the CBS New York Book Club with Mary Calvi digs into our latest read, "The Little Liar," we hear from the author about his humble beginnings right here in Queens.
CBS New York Book Club with Mary Calvi Readers' Choice revealed
We asked you to choose from our Top 3 FicPicks: "The Little Liar" by Mitch Albom, "The General and Julia" by Jon Clinch or "The Watchmaker's Hand" by Jeffery Deaver. So what did you choose?
Thousands of votes cast for the CBS New York Book Club's next read
You voted on our Top 3 FicPicks: "The Little Liar" by Mitch Albom, "The General and Julia" by Jon Clinch, and "The Watchmaker's Hand" by Jeffery Deaver.
Meet the authors behind this round of FicPicks
Which book will be our next read? Hear from each of the authors before casting your vote.
Voting opens for CBS New York Book Club's next read
Help us choose from three ficpicks with plots and/or authors based in New York, New Jersey or Connecticut.
#BetterTogether: Class Act with Chris Wragge
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Class Act with Chris Wragge heads to Francis Lewis High School
Francis Lewis High School in Queens is home to some incredible programs that you don't see at every school.
Students at Francis Lewis learn culinary and hydroponic skills
It's a diverse school where over 60 languages are spoken, and it would take eight years of high school to cover all the programs offered.
One day away from Class Act with Chris Wragge
Tomorrow, we'll be live at Francis Lewis High School in Fresh Meadows, Queens.
Class Act heading to Queens this Friday
This Friday, Class Act with Chris Wragge will be live at Francis Lewis High School in Fresh Meadows, Queens.
Class Act with Chris Wragge headed to Francis Lewis High School in Queens
The school has a little bit of everything, like a culinary department with a rooftop greenhouse where kids grow food for their culinary program.
James Madison High School renaming football field in honor of 9/11 hero Danny Suhr
Suhr was a star captain of the football and baseball teams at James Madison High School and loved playing for the FDNY vs. the NYPD.
Tomorrow: Class Act coming to James Madison High School
Class Act with Chris Wragge is coming to you live from the Brooklyn school as it honors a former student athlete who died in the line of duty on 9/11.
Counting down until Class Act with Chris Wragge returns
We'll be live this Friday morning from James Madison High School in Brooklyn.
Class Act to spotlight mentorship program at Brooklyn school
This Friday morning, Chris Wragge will be live at James Madison High School as they rename the football field for a former student athlete killed on 9/11.
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Moving to New York? Find the best internet providers in the Big Apple
Before you make the big move to the Big Apple, make sure your new home internet is the fastest, and offers the best value.
Your new home in New York City may need a faster router. Start with these
Get the speed you're paying for with one of these tested-and-true, handpicked routers.
Here are the best TV and Internet bundles in NYC -- don't move to New York without one
For anyone living in New York City (or planning to move into Manhattan), and who's looking to save money by bundling their TV and home Internet service, here are the best options.
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Mayor Adams, faith leaders call for peace this holiday season
The mayor says in the months since the Hamas terror attack, there has been a 250% rise in ethnically-motivated hate crimes.
New York pairs seniors with robotic AI companions
Officials say hundreds of free artificial intelligence companions have been distributed to seniors, and 150 devices are still available.
First Alert Weather: Temperatures warm up this weekend
Today will be the pick of the week -- partly to mostly sunny and milder, with highs in the upper 40s.
World's largest menorah lit in NYC to mark start of Hanukkah
It comes during a difficult time for Jewish people, amid the Israel-Hamas war and a rise in antisemitism.
1 dead, 1 critically hurt in Brooklyn attack; suspect sought
Police said a 66-year-old man was pronounced dead at the hospital, and a 52-year-old man was listed in critical condition.
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New film tells story of Sandy Hook father's journey to heal
The new documentary features a father who lost his son on that day and the promise he made to him.
First Alert Weather: Temperatures warm up this weekend
Today will be the pick of the week -- partly to mostly sunny and milder, with highs in the upper 40s.
First Alert Weather: CBS2's 12/8 Friday morning forecast
Friday will see a return of milder temperatures, and sunshine as well.
First Alert Weather: Thursday wind chills feeling like 30s
Today will be partly sunny to mostly cloudy and cold, with a chance of flurries and snow showers, but mainly N&W.
First Alert Weather: Cold morning, wind chills in 30s
Today will be cold with some clouds and possibly a stray flurry. Highs will be in the low 40s, and wind chills in the 30s.
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Route 17 reopens after crash involving stolen car
Police said the car slammed into a light pole, bringing down wires and causing a fire.
2 nurses, resident slashed by woman at Newark hospital
The woman was visiting a patient in the pediatric ICU and attacked three hospital workers during an altercation Friday morning, police said.
First Alert Weather: Temperatures warm up this weekend
Today will be the pick of the week -- partly to mostly sunny and milder, with highs in the upper 40s.
First Alert Weather: CBS2's 12/8 Friday morning forecast
Friday will see a return of milder temperatures, and sunshine as well.
Lawmaker pushing bill that would require NJDOT to provide stats on potholes
Sen. Anthony Bucco says the public has the right to know because the state has a bad track record on potholes.
Long Island News
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World's largest menorah lit in NYC to mark start of Hanukkah
It comes during a difficult time for Jewish people, amid the Israel-Hamas war and a rise in antisemitism.
Remembering the Long Island Rail Road massacre 30 years later
On Dec. 7, 1993, a gunman opened fire on the Long Island Rail Road 5:33 p.m. train. Six people were killed.
Suozzi chosen as Democratic candidate for Santos' seat
The winner of the special election will serve out the remainder of Santos' term, representing parts of Nassau County and Queens.
First turbine at Long Island offshore wind farm now operational
Within weeks, 12 turbines will generate power for 70,000 homes.
Suozzi appears to be Democrats' choice for Santos' congressional seat
Suozzi on Wednesday met with Gov. Kathy Hochul, because he needed her endorsement to run in the special election.
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Mayor Adams, faith leaders call for peace this holiday season
The mayor says in the months since the Hamas terror attack, there has been a 250% rise in ethnically-motivated hate crimes.
Biden administration announces $8 billion in new rail project funding
President Biden is announcing $8.2 billion in new federal funding for 10 passenger rail projects across the country.
Mayor Adams strikes out in Washington trying to get asylum seeker help
Reporters wanted to know Thursday why President Joe Biden declined to meet with him.
Hunter Biden indicted on tax crimes by special counsel
Hunter Biden, the son of President Joe Biden, was indicted in the Central District of California Thursday.
Lawmaker pushing bill that would require NJDOT to provide stats on potholes
Sen. Anthony Bucco says the public has the right to know because the state has a bad track record on potholes.
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FDA approves gene-editing treatment for sickle cell disease
Sickle cell disease affects approximately 100,000 people in the U.S., predominantly people of color.
NYC Council passes bill requiring schools to carry naloxone
It's not clear yet if the mayor will sign it.
Wildfire smoke reversing air quality improvements, researchers say
Wildfires in the U.S. have caused a decline in air quality and an increase in deaths in parts of the U.S. – even though air quality had been improving, researchers say.
Panera's caffeine-fueled lemonade cited in second death, suit says
Casual dining chain faces another wrongful death suit related to its Charged Lemonade after cardiac arrest of Florida man.
Increase in flu cases across N.Y. prompts doctors to advise vaccines
The Health Department says flu cases surged 27% in New York state last week.
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New film tells story of Sandy Hook father's journey to heal
The new documentary features a father who lost his son on that day and the promise he made to him.
Watch our special "Hip Hop At 50: Born in the Bronx" tonight
It's a music conversation with the icons who blazed the trail, and a look at what lies ahead.
Sean "Diddy" Combs denies accusations after new gang rape lawsuit
A woman has accused Sean "Diddy" Combs and two other men of gang raping her in 2003 when she was 17 years old.
Norman Lear, legendary TV producer, dies at age 101
Norman Lear created groundbreaking shows like "All in the Family," "Maude" and "The Jeffersons" that took on serious social issues with humor.
Taylor Swift is TIME's 2023 Person of the Year
"This is the proudest and happiest I've ever felt," Taylor Swift told TIME after being named the magazine's Person of the Year for 2023.
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Bills coach apologizes for citing 9/11 hijackers in team meeting
Sean McDermott said he apologized to players in 2019 after he cited the hijackers while stressing the importance of communication.
Barzal, Horvat lead Islanders to win vs Blue Jackets
New York extended its point streak to four games (3-0-1).
Yankees pulled off vintage Steinbrenner move landing Juan Soto
GM Brian Cashman said Thursday getting Soto was proof the Bombers are still the Bombers when seeking talent.
Juan Soto traded to Yankees from Padres in 7-player blockbuster
In addition to Soto, the Yankees get Gold Glove center fielder Trent Grisham.
Mikal Bridges scores game-winning basket as Nets beat Hawks
Bridges' 32-point effort capped one of the most back-and-forth games in NBA history.
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Queens residents want NYCHA to fix sinkhole at playground
Parents say they've been waiting more than three years for a fix.
Harlem boiler fix delayed by expanded repairs
A crew continues to bring new parts to fix a boiler that broke more than a month ago.
HPD installs new boiler for Harlem apartments after CBS New York report
A crew arrived with a new boiler Friday after a group of Harlem neighbors spent a month without hot water or heat.
Exclusive: New 7-acre educational campus coming to Floyd Bennett Field
The school and some facilities will be open by 2026, the rest of the campus by 2028.
Hamas hostages survived on "a piece of bread," cousin says
CBS New York spoke with an Israeli woman visiting New York City to tell her family's story of captivity in Gaza.
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50th Annual Village Halloween Parade
The 50th Annual Village Halloween Parade drew massive crowds, celebrating the theme "Upside/Down:Inside/OUT."
Flooding leaves parts of New York City underwater
As much of the northeast experiences heavy rains, parts of New York City are beginning to flood.
Photos: Crowd turns chaotic during Union Square giveaway
Thousands of people flooded Union Square on Friday for a PlayStation giveaway promoted by livestreamer Kai Cenat.
Photos: Crane catches fire, partially collapses in NYC
A crane went up in flames high above Manhattan, then partially collapsed onto the street below.
Tony Bennett, N.Y. native and music legend, through the years
The Grammy Award winning singer who graced the stage for generations died at the age of 96.
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First Alert Weather: Enjoy the warmth before the storm
CBS New York's John Elliott has the latest weather forecast.
FDA approves gene therapy sickle cell treatment
The FDA has approved gene-editing treatment for sickle cell disease, a painful blood condition affecting 100,000 people across the U.S. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook shares one family's story.
Crash involving stolen car shuts down Route 17
Police said the car slammed into a light pole, bringing down wires and causing a fire early Friday morning in Saddle River, New Jersey.
NYC faith leaders call for unity this holiday season
Religious leaders from different faiths stood together with Mayor Eric Adams, saying it's important to speak up and speak out. CBS New York's Alice Gainer reports.
U.N. secretary-general invokes Article 99 for Israel-Hamas cease-fire
The U.N. Security Council vote on a humanitarian cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war is expected on Friday. CBS New York's Shosh Bedrosian reports.
