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Woman charged with arson in Lower Manhattan apartment fire

Police have charged a woman with arson in connection to an apartment building fire near City Hall in Lower Manhattan on Friday.

Apr 18

First responders prep for FIFA World Cup with emergency response drill

More than a dozen agencies took part in an annual emergency response drill at MetLife Stadium on Saturday. This year, the focus was on preparing for the massive crowds of fans expected during the FIFA World Cup. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.

Apr 18

Former President Obama, Mayor Mamdani read to children at Bronx child care center

Former President Obama joined New York City Mayor Mamdani to read books to children at a child care center in the Bronx on Saturday.

Apr 18

Flight bound for LaGuardia Airport diverted to Pittsburgh due to "potential bomb" investigation

A flight from Chicago on its way to New York City was diverted to Pittsburgh on Saturday after the flight crew heard that they described as a "potential bomb."

Apr 18

Fatal fire under investigation in Union City, N.J.

A fatal fire is under investigation in Union City, New Jersey.

Apr 18

Narcotics team involved in violent Brooklyn arrest to be transferred, sources say

NYPD sources confirm eight members of the narcotics team involved in the violent arrest of a Brooklyn man who was wrongfully targeted and injured by the NYPD are set to be transferred, effective Monday.

Apr 18

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's Christine Sloan.

Apr 18

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.

Apr 19

A ring of fire in the middle of an intersection with pedestrians and drivers

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.

Apr 18

Idan Toklomati #9 of Charlotte FC scores a goal against Matthew Freese #49 of New York City FC during the second half at Citi Field on April 18, 2026 in New York, New York.

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.

Apr 18

Knicks roll past Hawks 113-102 in Game 1 of NBA playoff series

The Knicks beat the Hawks 113-102 on Saturday night in Game 1 of their Eastern Conference playoff series.

Apr 18

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.

Apr 20

Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks takes a shot as Nickeil Alexander-Walker #7 of the Atlanta Hawks defends during the first half of Game One of the Eastern Conference First Round NBA Playoffs at Madison Square Garden on April 18, 2026 in New York City.

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.

Apr 19

Video captures moment hot air balloon lands in Temecula backyard

Surveillance camera footage captured the moments when a hot air balloon had to make an emergency landing in the backyard of a Temecula home early Saturday morning.