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Handling of UES Legionnaires' disease outbreak draws ire of NYC Council speaker

As the number of cases of Legionnaires' disease on the Upper East Side continues to rise, City Council Speaker Julie Menin is blasting the Mamdani administration over its handling of the outbreak.

Jul 14

Bison flips 65-year-old man into air at Yellowstone National Park

Terrifying video shows the bison chasing a park visitor through the trees before flipping him into the air. CBS News' Tom Hanson reports.

Jul 13

Brutal heat returns to NYC-area with extremely high temperatures

While Monday is a pleasant summer day, a heat advisory goes into effect Tuesday and Wednesday for New York City and surrounding areas. CBS News New York's Tony Sadiku has the forecast.

Jul 13

Judge rebukes Trump and DOJ over IRS lawsuit in scathing decision

U.S. District Judge Kathleen Williams said President Trump's lawsuit against the IRS had been filed for an "improper purpose."

Jul 13

Jay-Z fans got stuck outside Yankee Stadium for hours due to a security beach ahead of the concert

Yankee Stadium had to close the gates ahead of a Jay-Z concert due to ticketless fans rushing toward the entrances. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.

Jul 13

Sam Neill, "Jurassic Park" actor, dead at 78

Neill's acting career spanned decades, but he was best known for his role as Alan Grant in "Jurassic Park."

Jul 13

2 arrested after car slams into Staten Island home, police say

The NYPD said the car lost control and crashed into a home early Monday morning on Staten Island.

Jul 13

Video shows NYPD officer rescuing teen who fell into Queens creek

An NYPD officer jumped into Newtown Creek in Queens after a 17-year-old girl fell in and couldn't swim.

Jul 13

NYC health officials say all 31 buildings have disinfected cooling towers in Legionnaires' outbreak

New York City health officials are expected to give an update on the Legionnaires' outbreak in New York City, saying 31 buildings where the bacteria has been identified have disinfected their cooling towers. CBS News New York's Ali Bauman reports.

Jul 13

In this photo illustration, a Paramount Skydance Corporation

12 states sue to block Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger

The suit poses a new challenge to the $110 billion deal that would unite two of the nation's largest media companies.

Jul 14

Car explosion in N.J. leaves home damages, debris scattered in Totowa neighborhood

The explosion happened when the car owner started his car early Monday morning, according to the mayor. CBS News New York's Christine Sloan reports.

Jul 13

Robots will begin wandering around Hoboken, N.J. Here's why.

Robots called "Daxbots" will be roaming around Hoboken to collect data on sidewalks, curb ramps and other pedestrian infrastructure.

Jul 13

"Parents' Night Out" aims to give New Yorkers a night to themselves. Here's how it works.

For stressed-out parents and caregivers looking for a night just to themselves, New York City is launching "Parents' Night Out", a program offering supervised activities for kids.

Jul 13

A Kia sedan with four bullet holes in the windshield is seen at the scene of a shooting in Biddeford, Maine, July 13, 2026.

Man fatally shot by ICE in Maine was not intended target of warrant, lawmakers say

Maine Sen. Angus King said he told Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin that he wanted a transparent investigation into the shooting in Biddeford.