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CBS News Radio anchors reflect on their legacy before final sign-off
Friday at 11 p.m. will be the final sign-off for CBS News Radio, home of the "World News Roundup" and several generations of the best in the business.
Thousands of LIRR riders will be refunded for strike-related service disruptions
The MTA is moving forward with refunds for thousands of LIRR commuters who were left dealing with three days of service disruptions as workers went on strike.
School bus in the Bronx with 30 kids on board partially falls into hole
A school bus with 30 kids on board partially fell into a hole in the Bronx Wednesday afternoon.
LaGuardia Airport runway still shut down after sinkhole spotted
Port Authority officials said the runway won't be back open until Friday.
Summer travelers face "vacation inflation" as airfare, gas prices rise
Gas prices, airfares, accommodations and other vacation essentials are more expensive this year compared to last year.
Brooklyn serial killer sentenced to 30 years in prison
A Brooklyn man who admitted murdering three elderly women was sentenced to 30 years to life in prison Wednesday.
2 fires near train tracks in Philadelphia disrupt Amtrak, SEPTA service
Two fires near train tracks in North Philly impacted Amtrak and SEPTA service between Philadelphia and New York on Wednesday.
U.S. indicts Cuba's Raúl Castro for murder over downing of planes in 1996
Former Cuban leader Raúl Castro was indicted by a U.S. grand jury in connection with the Cuban military's fatal downing of two planes in 1996 — an escalation in the U.S. pressure campaign against the Cuban government.
NYPD splits Bronx into 2 patrol boroughs, increases summer patrols citywide
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch and Gov. Kathy Hochul were all on hand Wednesday morning to officially launch a split of the Bronx into two separate police boroughs, called Bronx North and Bronx South.
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Swim safety tips ahead of the start of New York beach season
Shawn Slevin, Founder & Executive Director of the Swim Strong Foundation, talks with CBS News New York's Mary Calvi about how preparation and awareness can save lives.
45 million Americans expected to travel for Memorial Day weekend
Millions of people will travel at least 50 miles from home for the holiday weekend.
Teen hurt after shooting in the Bronx sends bullets into ambulance
Police said a bullet tore through the back of an ambulance and shattered the front windshield while two EMS workers were inside.
Final episode of "The Late Show" airs Thursday
Host Stephen Colbert will say goodbye to fans Thursday night during the final episode of "The Late Show" at the famous Ed Sullivan Theater.
LaGuardia Airport runway still shut down after sinkhole found
Port Authority officials say they hope to have the runway open by midday Thursday after it shut down Wednesday. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
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First Alert Weather: - Cool, rain showers Thursday in NYC area - 5.21.26
John Elliott has the Tri-State Area's updated Thursday afternoon First Alert Forecast on CBS News New York.
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
Applications open for free child care program for NYC workers
Applications for the Little Apple program open Thursday. It will provide full-day care for 40 children ranging from 6 weeks to 3 years old.
NYC Mayor Mamdani encourages King Charles to return controversial diamond
The Koh-i-Noor diamond was given to Queen Victoria in 1849 as part of a war treaty. It has a long, controversial history and is heavily contested by other countries.
Park Avenue redesign would bring parks back from 46th-57th Streets
New York City's famed Park Avenue is poised to get its park back.
NYC Mayor Mamdani's latest pitch to tax the rich "not happening," Hochul says
The budget battle between New York City and New York state lawmakers is intensifying.
NYC hosting 5 free FIFA World Cup fan events this summer
Soccer fans in New York City will be able to watch FIFA World Cup matches for free this summer at five official fan events.
Mamdani not backing down in his effort to tax the rich
The threat of losing a $6 billion economic development project will not make NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani apologize for making hedge fund owner Ken Griffin the poster boy for his tax-the-rich proposals.
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani launches Office of Deed Theft Prevention
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani launched an Office of Deed Theft Prevention on Friday.
Mamdani vetoes bill creating buffer zones around educational buildings
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said he is vetoing a bill that would have allowed police to create a security perimeter around educational facilities during protests.
Mayor Mamdani's tax-the-rich plan starting to show some cracks
A redevelopment project that is projected to add some $6 billion into Midtown may not happen after all, following a video put out by Mayor Zohran Mamdani last week.
FIFA World Cup 2026
NJ Transit tickets for World Cup matches may cost $100 or more, report says
A report in "The Athletic" says NJ Transit is considering charging more than $100 for round-trip tickets from New York Penn Station to MetLife Stadium for World Cup games.
Penn Station to partially close on FIFA World Cup match days, source says
MetLife Stadium will host eight 2026 FIFA World Cup matches, including the final in July, but soccer fans will have to rely on mass transit because there won't be any parking available.
FIFA World Cup home rentals strictly limited in New Jersey, except Hoboken
With just over one square mile of land, the City of Hoboken says the 2026 FIFA World Cup could be a once-in-a-generation opportunity for homeowners.
Jersey City school gets new soccer pitch ahead of FIFA World Cup
Jersey City P.S. 17 students are celebrating a brand new mini soccer pitch built for them ahead of the FIFA World Cup this summer.
Jersey City, Newark to host FIFA World Cup fan festival events
Two of New Jersey's biggest cities, Jersey City and Newark, are joining a push to bring FIFA World Cup celebrations to local streets.
Proposed N.Y. bill would allow outdoor drinking during FIFA World Cup
A new bill could potentially allow for outdoor and public drinking for the duration of the FIFA World Cup in New York this summer.
NYC marks 100 days until FIFA World Cup 2026
On Tuesday morning, FIFA officials marked 100 days until the World Cup 2026 kickoff by lighting up the Empire State Building.
Airbnb prices soar in New Jersey around World Cup matches
A data company is finding that some Airbnb hosts in New Jersey are charging a lot for the time period around upcoming World Cup matches.
2026 FIFA World Cup celebration held in Newark
A celebration of the upcoming FIFA World Cup was held Tuesday at the Gateway Center in Newark, featuring a former great player for the U.S. Men's National Team.
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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.
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A look back at the Ed Sullivan Theater's rich history
For nearly 100 years, some of the biggest entertainers were introduced to the world at the famed Ed Sullivan Theater.
L.A. teen accepted to 65 colleges chooses Columbia with a dream to pay it forward
A Los Angeles teen who got accepted to an astonishing 65 colleges is headed to Columbia University with a dream to pay it forward.
See the best looks of the Met Gala 2026
Rihanna, Sabrina Carpenter, Madonna, and Beyoncé all wore their best looks to celebrate the "Costume Art" theme at the 2026 Met Gala. Here are some of the best moments, photos, and more from the night.
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Anunoby practices with Knicks again, says hamstring pain is not as bad
Anunoby has the maximum amount of time to rest before Game 1 of the NBA Eastern Conference finals.
Exorbitant World Cup ticket prices creating sticker shock for soccer fans
FIFA President Gianni Infantino joked that if someone does pay $2 million for a ticket to the World Cup final, "I will personally bring him a hot dog and a Coke."
Gerrit Cole reaches 99.6 mph in 6th rehab start as Yankees return looms
Cole likely has one more minor league rehab start in his recovery from elbow surgery before he rejoins the New York Yankees starting rotation.
Mets say Holmes' broken leg likely to heal in time for late-season return
Holmes' right fibula was fractured by a 111.1 mph comebacker off the bat of the Yankees' Spencer Jones during the Mets' 5-2 loss on Friday.
Schlittler, Rice, Chisholm lead Yankees past Mets in Subway Series opener
Cam Schlittler overpowered the New York Mets in his Subway Series debut.
Cost of Caregiving
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.
Prioritizing bone health is part of mastering the art aging, doctors say
Doctors say as people move into their 50s, strengthening their bones through nutrition and movement can make a big difference.
For many NYC seniors, food insecurity is an unwelcome reality
More than 24,000 homebound seniors in New York City rely on meal delivery services, but many only get one delivery per day, less than seven times per week.
#ClubCalvi: CBS New York Book Club with Mary Calvi
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Marie Benedict on "Daughter of Egypt," fierce women, forgotten legacies
Marie Benedict's new novel reimagines the lives of a woman who was key in the discovery of King Tut's tomb and a female Pharoah of Egypt.
Marie Benedict on "Daughter of Egypt," fierce women, forgotten legacies
Readers know they can count on author Marie Benedict for riveting historical fiction about fascinating women. Her new book "Daughter of Egypt" was an instant New York Times bestseller. The novel uses two timelines and two points of view to reimagine the lives of two women: Lady Evelyn Herbert, who was crucial in discovery of King Tut's tomb, and Hatshepsut, who was a powerful female Pharoah of ancient Egypt. Mary Calvi talked to Benedict about what drew her to the two women.
Author T Kira Madden talks to Club Calvi about "Whidbey"
Author T Kira Madden spoke to Club Calvi about her debut novel, "Whidbey," which is about three women linked by the violence of one man.
"Livonia Chow Mein" by Abigail Savitch-Lew is the new book for Club Calvi!
"Livonia Chow Mein," Abigail Savitch-Lew's debut novel, tells the story of four generations of a Chinese family and the impact of their restaurant on Jewish and Black residents of Brownsville, Brooklyn.
"Livonia Chow Mein" by Abigail Savitch-Lew is the next Readers' Choice for Club Calvi
The book is about a Chinese family that owns a restaurant in Brownsville, Brooklyn, and the restaurant's impact on the Jewish and Black residents over the course of a century.
#BetterTogether: Class Act with Chris Wragge
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Class Act visits Morristown High School in New Jersey
Morristown High School is celebrating its diverse student body and more than 150-year-old history with something for everyone.
Class Act with Chris Wragge is back this week
CBS News New York's Class Act with Chris Wragge series returns this Friday with a stop at Morristown High School in Morristown, New Jersey.
Spotlight on West Hempstead Secondary School's STEM Program
The STEM department at West Hempstead Secondary School is preparing the future generation to face life's challenges.
West Hempstead school fostering community, civic readiness
It's the community feel, the family environment that drives the West Hempstead Secondary School system on Long Island.
Watch Class Act from at West Hempstead Secondary School
West Hempstead Secondary School is fostering community and future leaders through its STEM and peer mentoring programs on Long Island.
Class Act with Chris Wragge live from West Hempstead Secondary School this Friday
Our Class Act with Chris Wragge series is making its first stop of the school year at West Hempstead Secondary School on Long Island.
Class Act with Chris Wragge shining spotlight on West Hempstead Secondary School
Our Class Act with Chris Wragge series is making its first stop of the school year at West Hempstead Secondary School on Long Island.
Class Act with Chris Wragge coming to West Hempstead Secondary School
Our Class Act with Chris Wragge series will be live from West Hempstead this Friday morning.
Class Act with Chris Wragge returns for 1st stop of school year
Class Act with Chris Wragge is back for our first stop of the school year at West Hempstead Secondary School on Long Island.
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Trump's trip to Rockland County, N.Y. will be 1st by sitting president since Ford
Rockland's eight public school districts will have early dismissal Friday amid President Trump's visit and expected road closures.
LaGuardia Airport runway damaged by sinkhole expected to reopen Friday
Repairs continue at LaGuardia Airport after a sinkhole forced a runway to close Wednesday.
Hot dog champion Joey Chestnut pleads guilty to battery
Competitive eater Joey Chestnut is on probation after pleading guilty to a misdemeanor battery charge.
$50 World Cup tickets will be available for NYC residents through lottery, Mamdani says
A limited number of affordable tickets to the FIFA World Cup will be available through a lottery opening at 10 a.m. Monday.
Rainy weather continues with cool weather heading into Memorial Day weekend
It's a gloomy day with rain lingering across the Tri-State Area as Memorial Day weekend shapes up to be unsettled.
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Rainy weather continues with cool weather heading into Memorial Day weekend
It's a gloomy day with rain lingering across the Tri-State Area as Memorial Day weekend shapes up to be unsettled.
NYC, N.J. experience flooding, damage due to severe storms
Severe storms caused damage and flooding across New York and New Jersey on Wednesday.
Heat advisory, air quality alert for NYC, N.J. for hottest day of the year so far
New York City and New Jersey are under a heat advisory and air quality alert as the hazy and humid weather settles in across the Tri-State Area.
New York, New Jersey set for warmest weekend weather of the year so far
The weekend is set to be the warmest of the year so far with summer-like weather across the Tri-State Area.
Scattered showers across the Tri-State Area before major weekend warmup
Keep an umbrella nearby as there's a chance for showers across the New York and New Jersey area. But the weather will turn to sunshine and warm temperatures for the weekend.
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$50 World Cup tickets will be available for NYC residents through lottery, Mamdani says
A limited number of affordable tickets to the FIFA World Cup will be available through a lottery opening at 10 a.m. Monday.
Rainy weather continues with cool weather heading into Memorial Day weekend
It's a gloomy day with rain lingering across the Tri-State Area as Memorial Day weekend shapes up to be unsettled.
N.J. governor declares state of emergency after April freeze damaged crops
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill declared a state of emergency because freezing temperatures this spring damaged crops at local farms.
NJ Transit service resumes at Penn Station New York after brush fire
NJ Transit rail service into and out of Penn Station New York resumed Wednesday night after a brush fire caused a suspension.
Video shows chaos break out at Long Branch, N.J., pop-up gathering
A Jersey Shore community had to implement a curfew and use its public alert system to tell residents to take shelter after authorities say several hundred teenagers and young adults came to the beachfront for a pop-up gathering.
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Rainy weather continues with cool weather heading into Memorial Day weekend
It's a gloomy day with rain lingering across the Tri-State Area as Memorial Day weekend shapes up to be unsettled.
3 women charged in connection to 7-year-old girl's death on Long Island
A woman, her mother and her daughter have all been charged in connection a child's death on Long Island.
Saliva test to detect drugs is a game changer for DWI enforcement, police say
Police on Long Island are now using a roadside saliva test that can detect marijuana use and other drugs in minutes.
Thousands of LIRR riders will be refunded for strike-related service disruptions
The MTA is moving forward with refunds for thousands of LIRR commuters who were left dealing with three days of service disruptions as workers went on strike.
NYC, N.J. experience flooding, damage due to severe storms
Severe storms caused damage and flooding across New York and New Jersey on Wednesday.
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Trump's trip to Rockland County, N.Y. will be 1st by sitting president since Ford
Rockland's eight public school districts will have early dismissal Friday amid President Trump's visit and expected road closures.
NYC Council Speaker Julie Menin rekindles school buffer zones bill
Last month, Mayor Zohran Mamdani vetoed the controversial "buffer zone" bill for protests outside of New York City schools. City Council Speaker Julie Menin is now trying to make changes to keep the mayor from vetoing it again.
U.S. indicts Cuba's Raúl Castro for murder over downing of planes in 1996
Former Cuban leader Raúl Castro was indicted by a U.S. grand jury in connection with the Cuban military's fatal downing of two planes in 1996 — an escalation in the U.S. pressure campaign against the Cuban government.
NYPD splits Bronx into 2 patrol boroughs, increases summer patrols citywide
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch and Gov. Kathy Hochul were all on hand Wednesday morning to officially launch a split of the Bronx into two separate police boroughs, called Bronx North and Bronx South.
Watchdog group urges criminal investigation into former NYC Mayor Eric Adams
A New York City watchdog group is urging the Manhattan District Attorney to open an investigation into federal charges that were dropped against former Mayor Eric Adams.
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AIDS Walk New York 2026 draws thousands for largest HIV/AIDS fundraiser
Thousands of people showed up bright and early for AIDS Walk New York 2026, the largest HIV and AIDS fundraiser in the U.S., in Central Park on Sunday.
New York doctor who survived Ebola says he fears for healthcare workers
A New York doctor who contracted and survived Ebola more than a decade ago says he is worried for healthcare workers who are at the center of treating the latest outbreak.
Changes to N.Y. medical fund could impact children's healthcare
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul proposed millions to keep the program open, but the reforms would cut reimbursement rates for private duty nurses.
New Yorker describes hantavirus quarantine experience after cruise ship outbreak
A New York native is among 16 American passengers who are quarantining in Nebraska after being on the cruise ship that is at the center of the deadly hantavirus outbreak.
How concerned should New Yorkers be about hantavirus?
American passengers on the MV Hondius cruise ship, which was hit with a deadly outbreak of the hantavirus, are back in the U.S. Three of the at least 10 people confirmed infected in the outbreak have died.
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Museum of Broadcast Communications to acquire "Late Show with Stephen Colbert" set
The Museum of Broadcast Communications in Chicago already has one of Stephen Colbert's old desks, and now it will receive the whole "Late Show" set.
Colbert hosts "The Late Show" one last time tonight as franchise ends
"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert is marking the end of an iconic late-night franchise on CBS.
A look back at the Ed Sullivan Theater's rich history
For nearly 100 years, some of the biggest entertainers were introduced to the world at the famed Ed Sullivan Theater.
CBS News Radio anchors reflect on their legacy before final sign-off
Friday at 11 p.m. will be the final sign-off for CBS News Radio, home of the "World News Roundup" and several generations of the best in the business.
Rex Reed, longtime film critic and journalist, dies at 87
The well-known film critic and journalist Rex Reed has died at 87.
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Hot dog champion Joey Chestnut pleads guilty to battery
Competitive eater Joey Chestnut is on probation after pleading guilty to a misdemeanor battery charge.
$50 World Cup tickets will be available for NYC residents through lottery, Mamdani says
A limited number of affordable tickets to the FIFA World Cup will be available through a lottery opening at 10 a.m. Monday.
Nationals return to .500 with 8-4 defeat of Mets
The Nationals returned to .500 for the second time since the season's first week Wednesday night with an 8-4 victory over the Mets.
Brunson leads Knicks back in the 4th for win over Cavs in OT in Game 1
New York beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 115-104 in overtime on Tuesday night in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference finals.
Yankees get homers from Rice and McMahon, hold off Blue Jays 5-4
The New York Yankees held off the Toronto Blue Jays 5-4 on a 90-degree night Tuesday in the Bronx.
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Parts of Kissena Park in Queens still without water after years of outages
Advocates estimate one-third of the 200-acre park in Flushing is still without functioning drinking fountains and bathrooms.
Amazing stories of the Brooklyn Half Marathon's final finishers
Ahead of the 2026 RBC Brooklyn Half Marathon, some athletes are showing how simply reaching the starting line is a victory.
Harlem businesses fear 2nd Avenue subway project steers away customers
The Second Avenue Subway project has entered phase two of extending the "Q" line, but Harlem businesses say they're struggling to co-exist with the construction.
NYC Lawmakers push to delay enforcement of 2009 storefront gate law
City Council members say requirement for transparent roll-down gates is burdensome for small businesses ahead of the July 1 enforcement deadline.
Residents say they've been waiting decades for sanitation garage to move out
For more than four decades, residents living beside Brooklyn's District 13 Sanitation Garage in Coney Island have been waiting for the facility to move away from their homes.
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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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Author Lisa Unger discusses her book "Served Him Right"
Revenge is sweet and delicious in the new thriller by New York Times bestselling author Lisa Unger. She talked to Mary Calvi about her latest novel "Served Him Right."
Furry Friend Finder: Meet Charlie
Charlie is a 1-year-old dachshund looking for his forever home.
39 million drivers expected Memorial Day weekend, even as gas prices climb
The TSA estimates over 18 million people will pass through U.S. airports, but most people will drive to their Memorial Day destinations in 2026. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave reports.
First Alert Weather: - Cool, rain showers Thursday in NYC area - 5.21.26
John Elliott has the Tri-State Area's updated Thursday afternoon First Alert Forecast on CBS News New York.
Ambulance hit by bullets in the Bronx sends 2 EMS workers and teen to hospital
Francisco Vasquez was one of the EMTs inside the ambulance during the shooting. He said they were responding to a different call when shots rang out.
