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Phillipsburg, N.J. under state of emergency due to sinkholes
There's a state of emergency in Phillipsburg, New Jersey after two sinkholes opened up. One of them swallowed a dump truck.
Dramatic video shows destructive manhole fires in Brooklyn that caused building evacuation
Dramatic video from two manhole fires shows flames shooting out of the ground Wednesday morning in Williamsburg. The fires injured two and caused a building to be evacuated.
Archbishop Hicks leads first Ash Wednesday at St. Patrick's Cathedral
Ash Wednesday at St. Patrick's Cathedral in New York City was led by the newly-installed Archbishop Ronald Hicks.
Gateway Project "back on track" after withheld funding is released
The Gateway Tunnel Project is poised to get back on track after more than $200 million in funding that had been withheld is now back.
Video shows police rescuing injured bald eagle on the Hudson River
Police jumped into action to save an injured bald eagle that was stranded on a piece of floating ice in the Hudson River. The Tuesday morning rescue was captured on body camera footage.
NYPD blames uptick in NYC transit crime on recent cold snap. Here's why.
Transit crime has ticked up so far this year, according to NYPD crime data. The NYPD is blaming the recent cold.
NYU Langone ending Transgender Youth Health Program
NYU Langone announced Tuesday it is discontinuing its Transgender Youth Health Program. The move comes in the wake of President Trump's Jan. 2025 executive order banning gender-affirming health care.
8 skiers dead after avalanche near California's Lake Tahoe; 9th still missing
The avalanche was reported near Castle Peak in Nevada County, north of Boreal Mountain Ski Resort.
Zuckerberg questioned on under-13 Instagram users in social media trial
The Meta CEO defended his company's efforts to keep kids under 13 off of Instagram, but noted that there are "people who lie" about their ages.
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CBCNY weighs in on Mamdani's new budget plan
Andrew Rein, President of the Citizens Budget Commission, reacts to NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani's first budget plan.
Rain on its way with chance for snow this weekend in NYC
It's a soggy Wednesday with more rain expected Friday morning for the Tri-State Area. Forecasters are also watching a chance for snow Sunday into Monday. CBS News New York's John Elliott has the afternoon forecast.
Officials search for missing skiers after avalanche near California's Lake Tahoe
Rescue teams are looking for nine missing skiers after an avalanche near Lake Tahoe on Tuesday. CBS News' Matt Gutman explains how the brutal weather is making the search more difficult.
Gateway Tunnel Project workers set to get back on the job next week
The Gateway Tunnel Project is poised to get back on track after more than $200 million in funding that had been withheld is now back. CBS News New York's Alice Gainer reports.
NYC homeowners react to potential property tax hike
CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer spoke with homeowners about Mayor Zohran Mamdani's threat of a huge property tax hike.
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Rain on its way with chance for snow this weekend in NYC
It's a soggy Wednesday with more rain expected Friday morning for the Tri-State Area. Forecasters are also watching a chance for snow Sunday into Monday. CBS News New York's John Elliott has the afternoon forecast.
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.
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New York leaders react to Jesse Jackson's death
Many New York leaders are sharing their thoughts after famed civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson died Tuesday morning.
NYC Mayor Mamdani says either wealthy get taxed more or property taxes will go up
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani unveiled his preliminary financial plan on the heels of the announcement that the state will give the city $1.5 billion to help fix a massive budget shortfall.
NYC to get $1.5 billion from state to fix massive budget gap, officials say
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Gov. Kathy Hochul said the state will give $1.5 billion to the city to help address a massive budget gap.
Mamdani revives 4 bus, bike lane projects killed by Adams
The mayor announced the plan to redesign Fordham Road was back on during a comically tight press conference aboard an MTA bus.
19 New Yorkers died during cold snap, officials say
Nineteen people died in New York City during a recent snap of brutally cold weather that lasted more than three weeks, according to officials.
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani appeals to Albany lawmakers on "Tin Cup Day"
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is seeking Albany lawmaker approval for his agenda, including an increase on taxes on the wealthiest New Yorkers and businesses.
7 die from cold weather in NYC private residences, officials say
Seven more New Yorkers were confirmed to have died primarily from hypothermia since Jan. 19, officials said.
NYC Mayor Mamdani reveals dates for "Rental Ripoff Hearings"
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced the date and times of his five borough "Rental Ripoff Hearings."
18 New Yorkers have died during brutal cold weather, says Mayor Mamdani
Eighteen people have died as of Monday during the brutal cold weather in New York City, said Mayor Zohran Mamdani. The mayor announced efforts to expand access to shelters and warming centers.
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How to look out for financial scams while looking for love this Valentine's Day
Financial fraud tied to love, gifts and loneliness can spike around Valentine's Day, according to security experts.
HPD investigating complaints about Queens affordable housing program homes
Some homeowners in an affordable housing program in Queens say their dreams turned into nightmares as they encountered issue after issue at their newly rehabbed homes.
Authorities warn of online threats after Queens girl's alleged kidnapping
Authorities say online threats like sextortion are exploding, with predators increasingly pushing violence.
N.J. residents feeling the impact of lost ACA tax credits
In New Jersey, nearly half a million people lost enhanced Affordable Care Act tax credits this year, but the impact goes far beyond those who got the credits.
What health care advocates want you to know about changes to New York's EP
Starting July 1, as many as 450,000 New Yorkers will lose EP coverage and be forced into marketplace health care plans.
DMV, NYPD investigating Brooklyn auto repair shop
The DMV and the NYPD are investigating a Brooklyn auto repair shop after multiple CBS News New York Investigates reports.
Wall Street or Vegas? Prediction markets under scrutiny in New York
As Kalshi and Polymarket become more popular, lawmakers in New York are scrambling to create new rules for prediction markets.
Expert warns of dangers of gifting tickets bought on secondary marketplaces
If you're planning to give concert or show tickets as a gift this holiday season, an expert has some advice.
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NYC teen in need of bone marrow transplant helps boost donor registry
A New York City father's plea to save his son's life went viral and gave a big boost to the bone marrow registry, but they still haven't found a match.
Pierogi plush pillow sold at Brooklyn shop coveted by many Olympics fans
Poland has been getting quite a lot of attention at the Olympics because of its unofficial mascot: a pierogi plush pillow.
Meet the Brooklyn designer behind Lady Gaga's Super Bowl dress
LUAR Creative Director Raul López says Lady Gaga's salsa-inspired dress in Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show was a moment of pride for Caribbeans and Latinos.
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Hall-of-Famer gymnast Wendy Hilliard inspires the next generation in Harlem
In Harlem, a hall-of-famer gymnast is inspiring the next generation in the sport.
Bobsledder Elana Meyers Taylor, 41, wins gold in 5th Olympic appearance
Elana Meyers Taylor has won her first Olympic gold in women's monobob, and she made history as the oldest American woman to do it at the Winter Games.
NFL player assaulted in NYC hotel, officials say
Cleveland Browns safety Ronnie Hickman was assaulted inside a New York City hotel on Monday morning, officials said.
Pacers beat Nets 115-110 as Jones hits key 3 with 16 seconds left
The short-handed Indiana Pacers beat the Brooklyn Nets 115-110 on Wednesday night.
Without Embiid, Knicks crush 76ers as Alvarado and Bridges lead N.Y. to win
Jose Alvarado scored a season-high 26 points and Mikal Bridges added 22 points as the New York Knicks beat the Philadelphia 76ers 138-89 Wednesday night.
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New Yorkers unretiring due to financial outlook, AARP says
As the cost of living rises and some investments turn shaky, the financial outlook is forcing some New Yorkers to come out of retirement.
New Yorkers unretiring due to financial outlook, AARP says
The American workforce bustles with an estimated 38 million people ages 55 and older, according to AARP. CBS News New York's Dave Carlin reports.
Dozens of seniors evacuated from Manchester, N.J. nursing home
Dozens of residents of a New Jersey nursing home had to be evacuated Tuesday due to a serious water issue.
Nursing home evacuated in N.J. amid bitter cold
Senior citizens were wheeled out of the lobby one by one and outside into below-freezing temperatures, where they were met by a caravan of ambulances, emergency response vehicles, and more. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
Sports like tennis can be crucial for bone health. Here's how.
Doctors say as people move into their 50s, strengthening bones through nutrition and movement can make a big difference.
#ClubCalvi: CBS New York Book Club with Mary Calvi
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Club Calvi talks to "Keeper of Lost Children" author Sadeqa Johnson
Mary Calvi talks to New York Times bestselling author Sadeqa Johnson about her new novel, "Keeper of Lost Children," based on the stories of mixed-race children abandoned in Germany after World War II.
"Keeper of Lost Children" author Sadeqa Johnson talks with Club Calvi
New York Times bestselling author Sadeqa Johnson's new novel, "Keeper of Lost Children," is based on the stories of mixed-race children abandoned in Germany after World War II.
Author Yosha Gunasekera on "The Midnight Taxi," her debut novel
Yosha Gunasekera's first book, "The Midnight Taxi," is about a New York City Cab driver who discovers her passenger has been murdered in the back seat.
Author Yosha Gunasekera on "The Midnight Taxi"
Yosha Gunasekera's first book, "The Midnight Taxi," is about a New York City Cab driver who discovers her passenger has been murdered in the back seat. She spoke with Mary Calvi.
Author Ali Rosen Talks to Club Calvi about her spicy romance "The Slow Burn"
Author Ali Rosen tells Mary Calvi that her new book "The Slow Burn" combines food and romance in Italy.
#BetterTogether: Class Act with Chris Wragge
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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.
Class Act with Chris Wragge headed to Commack High School
Join us this Friday morning as we go live from Commack High School on Long Island.
Lodi High School raising chickens as part of agricultural program
Chickens have stolen the hearts of the entire student body at Lodi High School in Bergen County, New Jersey.
Lodi High School offers hands-on experience in med lab
Lodi High School in New Jersey boasts a state-of-the-art medical lab that features patient intake, diagnostic tools, phlebotomy training and virtual reality goggles, for starters.
Class Act with Chris Wragge coming to Lodi, New Jersey
Chris Wragge is headed to Lodi High School in New Jersey for our next Class Act.
Class Act visits Denzel Washington School of the Arts
Denzel Washington School of the Arts in Mount Vernon prepares students for college and careers in the arts industry.
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NYU Langone ending Transgender Youth Health Program
NYU Langone announced Tuesday it is discontinuing its Transgender Youth Health Program. The move comes in the wake of President Trump's Jan. 2025 executive order banning gender-affirming health care.
Gateway Project "back on track" after withheld funding is released
The Gateway Tunnel Project is poised to get back on track after more than $200 million in funding that had been withheld is now back.
Video shows police rescuing injured bald eagle on the Hudson River
Police jumped into action to save an injured bald eagle that was stranded on a piece of floating ice in the Hudson River. The Tuesday morning rescue was captured on body camera footage.
NYPD blames uptick in NYC transit crime on recent cold snap. Here's why.
Transit crime has ticked up so far this year, according to NYPD crime data. The NYPD is blaming the recent cold.
Dramatic video shows destructive manhole fires in Brooklyn that caused building evacuation
Dramatic video from two manhole fires shows flames shooting out of the ground Wednesday morning in Williamsburg. The fires injured two and caused a building to be evacuated.
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Air quality alert Wednesday for NYC and northern suburbs
An air quality alert is in effect Wednesday for the second day for New York City and parts of the northern suburbs.
Snow returns to NYC area Sunday. Maps show how much to expect and when.
Accumulating snow will return to the New York City area Sunday evening into Monday morning.
First Alert Forecast: Mild Valentine's Day, snow possible on Sunday
Valentine's Day will be mild in the New York City area, but snow may be on the way to end the weekend.
Snow and ice could create hazardous conditions north of NYC
New Yorkers felt much better on Tuesday as a warm front moved toward the region. But, snow and ice could make for a potentially dangerous evening.
First Alert Forecast: Extreme cold this morning with a warmup on the way
A Cold Weather Advisory is in place through 10 a.m. on Monday for the entire Tri-State Area. As a result, a First Alert Weather Day will be in play for at least part of the day.
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Phillipsburg, N.J., under state of emergency due to sinkholes
There's a state of emergency in Phillipsburg, New Jersey, after two sinkholes opened up. One of them swallowed a dump truck.
Gateway Project "back on track" after withheld funding is released
The Gateway Tunnel Project is poised to get back on track after more than $200 million in funding that had been withheld is now back.
Prosecutors drop racketeering case against George Norcross
New Jersey's acting attorney general won't ask the state Supreme Court to review the dismissal of racketeering charges against Democratic power broker George E. Norcross III and those charged alongside him.
Bruce Springsteen to play 5 shows in N.Y., N.J. this year. Here's when and where.
Springsteen is taking his "Land Of Hope And Dreams American Tour" nationwide starting in the spring.
Here's how New Jersey lawmakers are trying to save struggling diners
Diners have been apart of New Jersey's DNA for decades. Now many are struggling, but lawmakers are looking to give them a lifeline.
Long Island News
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Air quality alert Wednesday for NYC and northern suburbs
An air quality alert is in effect Wednesday for the second day for New York City and parts of the northern suburbs.
Snow returns to NYC area Sunday. Maps show how much to expect and when.
Accumulating snow will return to the New York City area Sunday evening into Monday morning.
New York 25 on L.I. needs emergency pothole repairs, officials say
Potholes are causing even more crashes on an already dangerous stretch of New York 25 on Long Island, officials say.
Hicksville schools ban e-bikes after underage accidents on Long Island
Hicksville is New York's first school district to ban e-bikes after alarming statistics revealed at least 12 people, mostly young Long Islanders, died on them in the past three years.
RSV vaccine is leading to decrease in infant hospitalizations, docs say
It has been a brutal viral season, but as RSV cases surged in New York, Northwell Health doctors say infant hospitalizations remained down, thanks to a fairly new vaccine.
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Gateway Project "back on track" after withheld funding is released
The Gateway Tunnel Project is poised to get back on track after more than $200 million in funding that had been withheld is now back.
NYPD blames uptick in NYC transit crime on recent cold snap. Here's why.
Transit crime has ticked up so far this year, according to NYPD crime data. The NYPD is blaming the recent cold.
Judge blocks deportation of Palestinian activist who led protests at Columbia
An immigration judge has dismissed the Trump administration's deportation case against Mohsen Mahdawi, a Palestinian graduate student and Columbia protest leader.
Prosecutors drop racketeering case against George Norcross
New Jersey's acting attorney general won't ask the state Supreme Court to review the dismissal of racketeering charges against Democratic power broker George E. Norcross III and those charged alongside him.
Gateway Tunnel Project workers might get back on the job in days, Schumer says
The Trump administration halted funding for the critical Gateway Tunnel Project, and the president said as recently as Monday on social media he was concerned about the project being over budget and not on time.
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Nurses at 2 NYC hospital systems return to work after strike
NYSNA ratified contracts with Montefiore and Mount Sinai, clearing the way for nurses to return to work Saturday after walking off one month ago.
NYC nurses strike poised to end at 2 of 3 hospital systems
The longest and largest nurses strike in New York City history is set to end after over three weeks as NYSNA says it has a tentative agreement.
Thousands impacted by Mount Sinai, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield contract dispute
Mount Sinai Health System and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield failed to reach a contract agreement by Dec. 31, which means about 9,000 physicians are no longer considered in-network.
Brooklyn's Green-Wood Cemetery plans to offer human composting
Brooklyn's Green-Wood Cemetery is set to become the first on the East Coast to offer human composting.
New Queens research lab will ask patients to get drunk, high for science
The goal is to get patients drunk and high at a new research lab on the border of Nassau County and Queens.
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Bruce Springsteen to play 5 shows in N.Y., N.J. this year. Here's when and where.
Springsteen is taking his "Land Of Hope And Dreams American Tour" nationwide starting in the spring.
Stephen Colbert slams CBS, says network blocked James Talarico interview
"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert criticized CBS on Monday night, saying the network blocked his interview with U.S. Senate hopeful James Talarico from airing.
James Van Der Beek, "Dawson's Creek" star, dies at 48 after cancer diagnosis
"Dawson's Creek" and "Varsity Blues" star James Van Der Beek has died at 48 years old.
Bad Bunny's Super Bowl show had New Yorkers holding it in, NYC DEP says
New York City Department of Environmental Protection said there was a "significant reduction in water usage" throughout the Big Apple during his show. That changed as soon as his performance ended.
Catherine O'Hara's cause of death was a pulmonary embolism
Catherine O'Hara, known for her roles in "Home Alone," "Schitt's Creek" and "Beetlejuice," died on Jan. 30 at the age of 71.
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Hall-of-Famer gymnast Wendy Hilliard inspires the next generation in Harlem
In Harlem, a hall-of-famer gymnast is inspiring the next generation in the sport.
Bobsledder Elana Meyers Taylor, 41, wins gold in 5th Olympic appearance
Elana Meyers Taylor has won her first Olympic gold in women's monobob, and she made history as the oldest American woman to do it at the Winter Games.
NFL player assaulted in NYC hotel, officials say
Cleveland Browns safety Ronnie Hickman was assaulted inside a New York City hotel on Monday morning, officials said.
Pacers beat Nets 115-110 as Jones hits key 3 with 16 seconds left
The short-handed Indiana Pacers beat the Brooklyn Nets 115-110 on Wednesday night.
Without Embiid, Knicks crush 76ers as Alvarado and Bridges lead N.Y. to win
Jose Alvarado scored a season-high 26 points and Mikal Bridges added 22 points as the New York Knicks beat the Philadelphia 76ers 138-89 Wednesday night.
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Queens prepares for a housing boom amid multiple rezoning projects
Multiple rezonings in Queens are paving the way for tens of thousands of new units, but some residents worry about how it could affect their communities.
Brooklyn Skate Garden plan stirs community debate in Prospect Heights
Residents and skate advocates clash over a proposed Mount Prospect Park skate facility, as city officials promise an updated design this spring.
Preservationists push to transform Abolitionist Place into heritage center
A Brooklyn community is fighting to turn a forgotten landmark into a heritage center.
Brooklyn school becomes first in NYC to heat entirely with vegetable oil biofuel
Edward R. Murrow High School's new boiler system cuts emissions while doubling as a hands-on sustainability lesson for students.
Meet the Brooklyn designer behind Lady Gaga's Super Bowl dress
LUAR Creative Director Raul López says Lady Gaga's salsa-inspired dress in Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show was a moment of pride for Caribbeans and Latinos.
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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.
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.
PHOTOS: 2024 Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade held in NYC
Dogs got decked out for the annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade in New York City's East Village on Saturday.
Cosplayers flock to New York Comic Con 2024. See photos.
Cosplayers flooded New York City's Javits Center in October 2024 for the annual New York Comic Con convention.
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CBCNY weighs in on Mamdani's new budget plan
Andrew Rein, President of the Citizens Budget Commission, reacts to NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani's first budget plan.
Rain on its way with chance for snow this weekend in NYC
It's a soggy Wednesday with more rain expected Friday morning for the Tri-State Area. Forecasters are also watching a chance for snow Sunday into Monday. CBS News New York's John Elliott has the afternoon forecast.
Officials search for missing skiers after avalanche near California's Lake Tahoe
Rescue teams are looking for nine missing skiers after an avalanche near Lake Tahoe on Tuesday. CBS News' Matt Gutman explains how the brutal weather is making the search more difficult.
Gateway Tunnel Project workers set to get back on the job next week
The Gateway Tunnel Project is poised to get back on track after more than $200 million in funding that had been withheld is now back. CBS News New York's Alice Gainer reports.
NYC homeowners react to potential property tax hike
CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer spoke with homeowners about Mayor Zohran Mamdani's threat of a huge property tax hike.
