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New video shows moments leading up to violent wrongful arrest in Brooklyn
New video shows the moments leading up to the violent and wrongful arrest of a Brooklyn man during an NYPD drug sweep last week.
Union City, N.J., fire that killed 74-year-old under investigation, officials say
Officials are continuing to investigate a deadly fire in Union City, New Jersey.
Colder weather returns to NYC area with sub-freezing temperatures in suburbs
Colder weather returns to the New York City area next week with sub-freezing temperatures in the suburbs.
Jersey City Marathon 2026 results, route map, road closures and more
Thousands of runners are taking part in the 2026 Jersey City Marathon and Half Marathon today.
NYC medical students' ballet course helps kids with autism move, connect
Three medical students at NYC's Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai are redefining and expanding the art of ballet through a free course for children with autism.
Lustgarten Foundation NYC Walk for Cancer Research raises critical funds
The 16th Annual Lustgarten Foundation New York City Walk for Pancreatic Cancer Research was held Sunday in Battery Park City.
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No arrests made in Paterson, N.J., shooting that killed 1, injured 3
No arrests have been made in connection to a shooting in Paterson, New Jersey, that left one man dead and three others injured.
NYC Council speaker agrees with pied-à-terre tax, but city still needs cuts
Menin's relationship with Mayor Zohran Mamdani is still a work in progress, but the two agree on Gov. Kathy Hochul's proposed pied-à-terre tax.
Man kills 7 of his children and 1 other in Louisiana shooting, police say
The shooter, who is also dead, shot 10 people in total, according to police. All eight who died were children under the age of 14, police said.
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"Fallen Angels," starring Rose Byrne and Kelli O'Hara, opens on Broadway
A revival of the play "Fallen Angels," starring Oscar nominee Rose Byrne and Tony winner Kelli O'Hara, opened on Broadway on Sunday night.
Thousands flock to BookCon 2026 at NYC's Javits Center
Thousands of book lovers gathered at the Javits Center this weekend for BookCon 2026.
Pope Leo celebrates Mass in Angola on tour of Africa
New York Archbishop Ronald Hicks reflected on Pope Leo's leadership of the Catholic Church as the pontiff tours Africa.
FDNY holds 4th Annual Foundation Climb
The FDNY held its 4th Annual Foundation Climb at One Vanderbilt on Sunday.
Iran vows swift response to tanker seizure
President Trump says a U.S. Navy destroyer has seized an Iranian-flagged vessel at the entrance to the Strait of Hormuz. The president also warned Iran its critical infrastructure would be destroyed if the regime did not agree to a peace deal. Charlie D'Agata reports.
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First Alert Weather: Feels like March on Monday in New York - 4/19/26
CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock has your weather forecast for April 19 at 11 p.m.
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 Council speaker agrees with pied-à-terre tax, but city still needs cuts
Menin's relationship with Mayor Zohran Mamdani is still a work in progress, but the two agree on Gov. Kathy Hochul's proposed pied-à-terre tax.
Obama meets Mamdani in New York City ahead of a preschool reading event
Former President Barack Obama met privately with New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani before joining together to read to preschoolers at a child care center in the Bronx.
Trump says "Mamdani is DESTROYING New York" after pied-à-terre tax proposal
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is brushing off a social media attack by President Trump about his taxing policies.
NYC to install thousands more specialized garbage bins across 5 boroughs
NYC will install 6,500 more specialized garbage bins across the five boroughs by the end of 2027, Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced Friday.
Mayor Mamdani, wife Rama Duwaji to skip 2026 Met Gala, sources say
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and his wife Rama Duwaji will not attend this year's Met Gala, sources said.
Mamdani's wife apologizes for past 'harmful' social media posts
The wife of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has apologized for what she says were "harmful" social media posts she made as a teenager.
NYC Mayor Mamdani is still earning rap music royalties, tax filings show
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is still earning royalties from his past career as a multilingual rapper, according to his tax filings.
Mamdani says he and Trump "are in touch," have "one place of agreement"
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said he and President Trump are "honest, direct about the fact that we have many disagreements," but they agree on their love for New York City.
Mamdani: Democratic socialism "can flourish anywhere"
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani spoke with "CBS Mornings" on Thursday and reflected on his first 100 days in office.
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.
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.
Bright Horizons giving up permit for Manhattan day care center
Child care provider Bright Horizons has agreed to give up its permit for a Manhattan day care center.
Expert warns "AI is being weaponized" as spam calls get more deceptive
The technology behind spam calls is getting more sophisticated, an expert with the TrueCaller app says.
Why a $14,000 E-ZPass bill landed in a NYC driver's email box
A long-time New York City driver says he monitored his E-ZPass account and paid his tolls, but he was still hit with huge late fees.
What NYC consumers should know before going solar
Here's how New Yorkers can go solar while protecting their pocketbooks.
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Hofstra student diagnosed with severe autism at age 2 graduating with honors
A young Long Island man who overcame autism to graduate high school as valedictorian is now poised to graduate from Hofstra with top honors.
North Carolina man charged with 1990 kidnapping, murder of New Jersey woman
A North Carolina man was arrested in connection with the decades-old unsolved murder of a New Jersey woman on Friday night.
Holocaust sketches depicting life at concentration camps on display in NYC
The raw images by Marcel Roux, a member of the French Resistance, depict life during the Holocaust across three concentration camps.
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Yankees beat skidding Royals 7-0 for 3-game sweep
The Yankees beat the reeling Royals 7-0 to complete a three-game sweep on Sunday following a long rain delay.
Cubs hand Mets their 11th straight loss with 2-1 win in 10 innings
Chicago had at least one baserunner in each of the first seven innings.
Giants trade Dexter Lawrence to Bengals for 10th overall pick, sources say
The Cincinnati Bengals acquired Dexter Lawrence from the New York Giants for the 10th overall pick in next week's NFL draft, sources say.
Toklomati and Vargas score goals, Kahlina has 7 saves as Charlotte beats NYCFC
Charlotte FC beat New York City FC 2-1 on Saturday night.
Brunson, Towns lead Knicks past Hawks 113-102 in Game 1 of their series
The Knicks beat the Hawks 113-102 on Saturday night in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference playoff series.
Cost of Caregiving
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.
More older people being targeted with fraud schemes, FBI says
The FBI says older Americans lost $4.8 billion lost through fraud in 2024, with reports of theft through fraud jumping 43% in just one year. CBS News New York's Jennifer Bisram reports.
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.
#ClubCalvi: CBS New York Book Club with Mary Calvi
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Club Calvi's next book to be announced soon!
What should #ClubCalvi read next? Vote for either "A Killer in the Family" by Amin Ahmad, "Livonia Chow Mein" by Abigail Savitch-Lew, or "American Fantasy" by Emma Straub.
It's time to vote on Club Calvi's next book
It's your turn to pick which book #ClubCalvi will read next. Vote for either "A Killer in the Family" by Amin Ahmad, "Livonia Chow Mein" by Abigail Savitch-Lew, or "American Fantasy" by Emma Sraub.
Club Calvi has three novels for your reading list
Club Calvi says consider "The Hospital at the End of the World" by Justin C. Key, "The Found Object Society" by Michelle Maryk, and "The Society" by Karen Winn for your "to read" list.
Club Calvi has three novels for your reading list
Club Calvi says consider "The Hospital at the End of the World" by Justin C. Key, "The Found Object Society" by Michelle Maryk, and "The Society" by Karen Winn for your "to read" list.
Wade Rouse talks about his new book "That's What Friends Are For"
Wade Rouse, best known for his pen name "Viola Shipman," discusses "That's What Friends are For," based on "The Golden Girls"
#BetterTogether: Class Act with Chris Wragge
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#BetterTogether: Class Act with Chris Wragge
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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New video shows moments leading up to violent wrongful arrest in Brooklyn
New video shows the moments leading up to the violent and wrongful arrest of a Brooklyn man during an NYPD drug sweep last week.
NYC medical students' ballet course helps kids with autism move, connect
Three medical students at NYC's Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai are redefining and expanding the art of ballet through a free course for children with autism.
Lustgarten Foundation NYC Walk for Cancer Research raises critical funds
The 16th Annual Lustgarten Foundation New York City Walk for Pancreatic Cancer Research was held Sunday in Battery Park City.
NYC Council speaker agrees with pied-à-terre tax, but city still needs cuts
Menin's relationship with Mayor Zohran Mamdani is still a work in progress, but the two agree on Gov. Kathy Hochul's proposed pied-à-terre tax.
Drag racing street takeover in Queens prompts NYPD investigation
A massive drag racing street takeover in Maspeth, Queens, early Saturday morning has prompted an NYPD investigation.
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Colder weather returns to NYC area with sub-freezing temperatures in suburbs
Colder weather returns to the New York City area this week with sub-freezing temperatures in the suburbs.
Summertime weather continues with record highs in New York
New York City's balmy weather proved to be record-breaking for the date of April 15.
New Yorkers could see record highs with summerlike weather this week
Parts of the New York area could see record high temperatures during a summerlike stretch of weather this week.
New York weather stays cool Sunday before major warmup
A major warmup, featuring summer-like temperatures in the 80s, will take over the Eastern Seaboard beginning Monday.
First Alert Forecast: Warmer weather finally sticks around N.Y. area next week
New York City and the Tri-State Area are finally turning the corner to warmer weather this week.
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Union City, N.J., fire that killed 74-year-old under investigation, officials say
Officials are continuing to investigate a deadly fire in Union City, New Jersey.
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No arrests made in Paterson, N.J., shooting that killed 1, injured 3
No arrests have been made in connection to a shooting in Paterson, New Jersey, that left one man dead and three others injured.
12-year-old boy, 3 other people shot in Paterson, N.J., source says
A child and three other people were shot in Paterson, New Jersey, on Saturday, a source familiar with the investigation told CBS News New York.
Colder weather returns to NYC area with sub-freezing temperatures in suburbs
Colder weather returns to the New York City area this week with sub-freezing temperatures in the suburbs.
Jersey City Marathon 2026 results, route map, road closures and more
Thousands of runners took part in the 2026 Jersey City Marathon and Half Marathon on Sunday.
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Hofstra student diagnosed with severe autism at age 2 graduating with honors
A young Long Island man who overcame autism to graduate high school as valedictorian is now poised to graduate from Hofstra with top honors.
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?
Veteran walks from Long Island to Staten Island for girl battling cancer
A Marine Corps veteran is walking more than 100 miles from eastern Long Island to Staten Island to support a little girl battling cancer.
Long Island man accused of trying to lure 11-year-old boy in Uniondale
A Nassau County man faces multiple charges are he allegedly tried to lure an 11-year-old earlier this week.
Eisenhower Park on Long Island reopens after deadly gang-related shooting
Eisenhower Park in East Meadow, Long Island has reopened after a deadly gang-related shooting Wednesday night.
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NYC Council speaker agrees with pied-à-terre tax, but city still needs cuts
Menin's relationship with Mayor Zohran Mamdani is still a work in progress, but the two agree on Gov. Kathy Hochul's proposed pied-à-terre tax.
Obama meets Mamdani in New York City ahead of a preschool reading event
Former President Barack Obama met privately with New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani before joining together to read to preschoolers at a child care center in the Bronx.
Judge blocks Nexstar's acquisition of Tegna until antitrust suit resolved
The deal, approved by the FCC, would create a company that owns 265 television stations in 44 states and Washington, D.C.
Trump says Iranians have "agreed to everything," including removal of enriched uranium
President Trump spoke with CBS News Friday in a new telephone interview.
Mamdani's wife apologizes for past 'harmful' social media posts
The wife of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has apologized for what she says were "harmful" social media posts she made as a teenager.
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Lustgarten Foundation NYC Walk for Cancer Research raises critical funds
The 16th Annual Lustgarten Foundation New York City Walk for Pancreatic Cancer Research was held Sunday in Battery Park City.
N.Y. budget proposal could roll back biomarker testing coverage, advocates say
Advocates fear New York state could be taking a step back when it comes to biomarker testing access for those with Medicaid.
How a sinus infection led to emergency brain surgery for one L.I. teen
What started as a sinus infection left a Long Island teenager fighting for his life, requiring emergency brain surgery.
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.
More serious mpox strain detected in NYC for first time
The first case of mpox clade I has been detected in New York City, health officials said Friday. Of the two types of mpox, clade I is known to cause more severe disease and death.
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Gavin DeGraw wowed by NYC bartender after piano bar performance
Singer-songwriter Gavin DeGraw turned to social media for help reconnecting with a New York City bartender after a memorable performance this week.
Mayor Mamdani, wife Rama Duwaji to skip 2026 Met Gala, sources say
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and his wife Rama Duwaji will not attend this year's Met Gala, sources said.
Staten Island's Wu-Tang Clan to enter the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
The Rock And Roll Hall of Fame unveiled its list of inductees for 2026, and it includes the Wu-Tang Clan, the legendary, local hip-hop collective.
Harvey Weinstein facing third rape trial in New York City
Jury selection for Harvey Weinstein's rape retrial in a Manhattan courtroom began Tuesday. He is being accused of raping actress Jessica Mann in 2013.
Afrika Bambaataa, hip-hop pioneer, dies at 68
Afrika Bambaataa, a rapper and producer, was best known for breakthrough tracks like 1982's "Planet Rock" and for founding the Universal Zulu Nation art collective.
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Yankees beat skidding Royals 7-0 for 3-game sweep
The Yankees beat the reeling Royals 7-0 to complete a three-game sweep on Sunday following a long rain delay.
Cubs hand Mets their 11th straight loss with 2-1 win in 10 innings
Chicago had at least one baserunner in each of the first seven innings.
Giants trade Dexter Lawrence to Bengals for 10th overall pick, sources say
The Cincinnati Bengals acquired Dexter Lawrence from the New York Giants for the 10th overall pick in next week's NFL draft, sources say.
Toklomati and Vargas score goals, Kahlina has 7 saves as Charlotte beats NYCFC
Charlotte FC beat New York City FC 2-1 on Saturday night.
Brunson, Towns lead Knicks past Hawks 113-102 in Game 1 of their series
The Knicks beat the Hawks 113-102 on Saturday night in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference playoff series.
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Frightening elevator issues at Queens high-rise: "It's a ticking time bomb"
Recurring elevator problems are back and worse than ever at one New York City high-rise, according to tenants.
Brooklyn middle schoolers plant first pollinator garden in a Bay Ridge park
Students at M.S. 407 transform a barren space into a habitat for bees and butterflies, part of a broader city push to expand pollinator-friendly green spaces.
$9M investment will bring sensory rooms to Brooklyn elementary schools
Brooklyn officials announced a first-of-its-kind initiative to build sensory rooms in every District 75 elementary school.
NYC unveils Brooklyn Grand Army Plaza redesign for Prospect Park
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's administration unveiled a dramatic traffic redesign at Brooklyn's Grand Army Plaza.
NYC business owners push back on 2019 climate law amid rising costs
New York City business owners are pushing on the State Legislature to pass Gov. Kathy Hochul's reforms that would roll back some of the climate legislation passed by New York state in 2019.
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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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"Fallen Angels," starring Rose Byrne and Kelli O'Hara, opens on Broadway
A revival of the play "Fallen Angels," starring Oscar nominee Rose Byrne and Tony winner Kelli O'Hara, opened on Broadway on Sunday night.
Thousands flock to BookCon 2026 at NYC's Javits Center
Thousands of book lovers gathered at the Javits Center this weekend for BookCon 2026.
Pope Leo celebrates Mass in Angola on tour of Africa
New York Archbishop Ronald Hicks reflected on Pope Leo's leadership of the Catholic Church as the pontiff tours Africa.
FDNY holds 4th Annual Foundation Climb
The FDNY held its 4th Annual Foundation Climb at One Vanderbilt on Sunday.
Iran vows swift response to tanker seizure
President Trump says a U.S. Navy destroyer has seized an Iranian-flagged vessel at the entrance to the Strait of Hormuz. The president also warned Iran its critical infrastructure would be destroyed if the regime did not agree to a peace deal. Charlie D'Agata reports.
