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Six Flags' X2 roller coaster left riders with brain injuries, lawsuits allege
Six Flags Magic Mountain is facing a wave of new lawsuits alleging that the X2 roller coaster left more than a hundred riders with brain injuries.
Before TV fame, Archbishop Fulton Sheen got his start in St. Paul
Archbishop Fulton Sheen was the world's first and, arguably, most successful televangelist. At his peak, millions watched him. This week, Sheen takes one step closer to sainthood.
How a Brooklyn hospital is making the wait easier for NICU families
Maimonides Medical Center expanded its neonatal intensive care unit to 48 beds in 2024, the largest Level IV NICU in Brooklyn, as families navigate lengthy hospital stays with their most fragile newborns.
Crash allegedly involving retired Tuckahoe police chief's wife prompts review
The Westchester County DA's office has released body camera footage showing what it says is the aftermath of a former Tuckahoe police chief's wife allegedly crashing into three cars.
NYC bodegas pushing to change state law so they can start selling wine, liquor
New York City bodegas are now joining a push to change state law so that they can start selling wine and even hard liquor.
Former Cornell student sues school, frat members over rape allegations
Cornell University and seven Chi Phi fraternity members are facing a lawsuit over rape allegations.
Free Iran rally held outside U.N. as another protest leads to arrests
The United Nations General Assembly continued Tuesday in Manhattan, with President Trump speaking to the assembled delegates. There were also protests in the area, as was expected.
Israeli PM Netanyahu, NYC Mayor Mamdani trade barbs
The ongoing feud between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani erupted again Tuesday.
Speculation swirls on severity of Giants QB Jaxson Dart's injury
Amid speculation Jaxson Dart's knee injury is worse than first thought, Giants head coach John Harbaugh says "evaluations are ongoing."
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Is it OK to bring iced coffee to a job interview?
Is it OK to bring iced coffee to a job interview? CBS News New York's Otis Livingston, Kristine Johnson and Lonnie Quinn weigh in on the internet debate.
First Alert Weather: Blustery Thursday in New York - 9/23/26
CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn has your First Alert Forecast for September 23 at 11 p.m.
Almost 100 more Flock cameras to be installed across Edison, N.J.
Town officials in Edison, New Jersey, have approved the installation of dozens of Flock cameras. Police say it's to help fight crime, but some in the community are raising privacy concerns. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports.
Cause of deadly Bronx apartment building fire under investigation
Families are out of their homes after a deadly fire in the Bronx on Wednesday. CBS News New York's Andrew Ramos reports.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to address world leaders Thursday at UNGA
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is ready to address world leaders Thursday at the United Nations. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
Remembering 9/11 - 25 Years Later
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At FDNY's Engine 226 in Brooklyn, the legacy of lost comrades is preserved
Engine 226 in Brooklyn suffered great sorrow on Sept. 11, 2001, but through the pain a legacy of fallen comrades has been preserved and passed on.
Ceremony at Empty Sky Memorial honors N.J. residents killed in 9/11 attacks
The Empty Sky Memorial at Liberty State Park in Jersey City honored the hundreds of New Jersey residents killed in the 9/11 attacks Thursday.
9/11 had profound impact on mental health of first responders, doctors say
The enormity of what happened on Sept. 11, 2001, and the aftermath, has had a profound impact not only on the physical health of so many, but their mental health as well.
Former Gov. Pataki reflects on tough decisions he made after 9/11 attacks
As governor of New York on Sept. 11, 2001, George Pataki was responsible for many of the decisions being made at the highest level of state government. He recently reflected on that somber day.
Nonprofit started after 9/11 provides mental health services to FDNY members
An organization that started as a way for people to donate supplies to firefighters has become an essential source of mental health services for FDNY members.
Moment of silence at Ground Zero ceremony will honor victims of 9/11-related illnesses
At this year's 9/11 ceremony, there will be a special seventh moment of silence for those who came to save lives and wound up being victims, too.
New Yorkers remember 9/11 with events throughout the city
New York is remembering 9/11 in numerous ways, with events Thursday to mark the final hours leading up to 25 years since the deadliest terror attacks in the country's history.
Commack High School on mission to make sure 9/11 is never forgotten
Though none of them were even born in 2001, students at Commack High School continue to pass on memories of the 9/11 terror attacks.
Ray Kelly credited with transforming NYPD after 9/11 attacks
Ray Kelly, the longest-serving NYPD commissioner in history, is widely credited with driving down crime and ramping up the department's counterterrorism capacity.
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Chilly weather continues in NYC while area braces for nor'easter with coastal impacts
A coastal storm is likely but there's still some uncertainty regarding timing and overall impact. CBS News New York Meteorologist Tony Sadiku has the 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.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani
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NYC Mayor Mamdani meets with Jewish leaders ahead of Rosh Hashanah
Ahead of the Jewish High Holidays, Mayor Zohran Mamdani visited Eichler's Judaica store in Borough Park.
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9/11 memorial service should be about remembrance, not politics, Mamdani says
This year's 9/11 memorial service will be Zohran Mamdani's first as mayor of New York City.
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NYC Mayor Mamdani wants New Yorkers to remember the heroes of 9/11
Mayor Zohran Mamdani is making private visits to New York City firehouses as we approach 25 years since the Sept. 11, 2001 terror attacks.
City Council holds hearing on plans for future Legionnaires' outbreaks
New York City officials are taking a close look at the city's response to the recent Legionnaires' outbreak on the Upper East Side and how to protect residents from the disease in the future.
NYC officials ban AI in the classroom until high school
Artificial intelligence will be banned in New York City public schools until students reach high school, Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced Wednesday.
Hochul demands feds restore $87 million in security funding owed to N.Y.
Gov. Kathy Hochul says she is tired of waiting for the White House to restore tens of millions of dollars in counterterrorism funding to New York, a vow President Trump made nearly a year ago.
New plan unveiled to prevent Legionnaires' disease after deadly NYC outbreak
City officials said they want to expand oversight of cooling towers, which can contain Legionella bacteria. The plan is to track registered towers and crack down on unregistered ones.
Outdoor dining in NYC is back to year-round
Mayor Zohran Mamdani signed legislation Monday to make outdoor dining on New York City streets a year-round extravaganza.
Court hearing on NYC's pied-à-terre tax to be held on Staten Island
A hearing is set for Monday afternoon over a lawsuit filed on behalf of homeowners who say they shouldn't have to pay New York City's pied-à-terre tax.
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New work requirements to keep SNAP benefits causing confusion
CBS News New York Investigates is looking into Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits, and the new work requirements in order to keep them.
Queens man allegedly stole deed from woman with dementia
A Queens man has been charged with deed theft after the New York Attorney General accused him of forging paperwork to steal the home of a woman with dementia.
What to know about "buy now, pay later" late fees and credit impacts
"Buy now, pay later" services let shoppers split payments into smaller installments, but missing payments could lead to fees and, in some cases, hurt your credit.
Knicks fans says Reddit user tricked him into buying fake watch party tickets
The same Reddit user allegedly tricked multiple Knicks fans into buying fake tickets to an NBA Finals watch party at Madison Square Garden.
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Long Island woman rescued after plunging into hole in her backyard
The ground beneath a Long Island woman opened up, swallowing her into the earth below.
Queens resident takes it upon himself to clean up Brooklyn eyesore
When one Queens man recently spotted a mess near his commuter rail stop in Brooklyn, he took matters into his own hands.
13-year-old L.I. boy with 168 IQ soon to pursue master's at NYU
The typical age a person in the U.S. starts a master's program is 33, but one Long Island teenager is about to shatter that timeline.
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Cristopher Sanchez earns MLB-high 18th win as Phillies club Mets
Cristopher Sánchez earned his major league-leading 18th win Sunday, leading the Phillies to a 7-2 victory over the Mets.
Jets let 10-point lead get away in 4th, fall to Packers in OT
Trey Smack kicked a 26-yard field goal in overtime and the Packers snapped a six-game skid with a 20-17 victory over the Jets on Sunday.
Former Giants GM Ernie Accorsi dead at 84
Longtime NFL executive Ernie Accorsi, who built the New York Giants core that won the Super Bowl twice after his retirement has died. He was 84.
Pavin Smith's 2-run, game-winning homer lifts D-backs over Yankees 5-3
Pavin Smith hit a two-run homer in the ninth inning to lift the Diamondbacks over the Yankees 5-3 on Saturday night.
Benge breaks Mets rookie hits record in New York's 10-3 win over Phillies
New York again prevented the Philadelphia Phillies from gaining ground in the NL wild card race with a 10-3 win Saturday.
Cost of Caregiving
Some ways to find help caring for special needs adults
Federal law entitles students with disabilities to special education services until they turn 21. What happens next is what many caregivers call "the transition cliff."
Parents of adult children with special needs face challenges caring for them
Federal law entitles students with disabilities to special education services until they turn 21. What happens next is what many caregivers call "the transition cliff." CBS News New York's Jennifer Bisram reports.
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.
#ClubCalvi: CBS New York Book Club with Mary Calvi
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#ClubCalvi: CBS New York Book Club with Mary Calvi
Brenda Janowitz on her first YA book, "The Introvert's Guide to Kissing In Europe"
Brenda Janowitz discusses her personal connection to her new young adult book, "The Introvert's Guide to Kissing in Europe."
Jean Kwok on her romantasy "Dominion" and her upcoming sequel
"Dominion" by Jean Kwok is set in a magical world divided into four dominions where a young woman with amnesia encounters a fierce warrior as demons threaten everything.
Author Jean Kwok talks about her new book "Dominion"
"Dominion" by Jean Kwok is set in a magical world divided into four dominions where a young woman with amnesia encounters a fierce warrior as demons threaten everything. Kwok spoke with Mary Calvi about it.
Charles Lachman on "They Shall Not See the Dawn" about the WWII manhunt for Nazis
The new book "They Shall Not See the Dawn" by Charles Lachman is about a U.S. Army unit's manhunt for the most wanted Nazis of World War II.
Charles Lachman discusses his nonfiction WWII thriller "They Shall Not See the Dawn"
Mary Calvi talks to Charles Lachman about his latest nonfiction thriller, "They Shall Not See the Dawn," which he says is the untold story about the greatest manhunt in history.
#BetterTogether: Class Act with Chris Wragge
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Morristown High celebrates diverse, bilingual student body
Morristown High School serves a diverse population of more than 1,900 students, and roughly half are Spanish speaking.
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.
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Mayor Mamdani announces 70,000 free Met Opera tickets for NYC residents
The "Opera for All" lottery will be for New Yorkers who haven't attended a performance at the Met since 2019.
Protests expected in NYC ahead of Netanyahu's U.N. speech
There will be a rally to welcome Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and another to protest the war in Gaza ahead of his speech Thursday.
Cooling towers potentially linked to Bronx Legionnaires' cluster identified
New York City health officials have identified cooling towers potentially linked to a Legionnaires' disease cluster in the South Bronx.
Rally against antisemitism held across from U.N. as world leaders gather
A massive rally against antisemitism was held Wednesday across from the United Nations near East 47th Street and Second Avenue.
23-year-old Long Islander becomes Quiet Riot's new lead singer
A Long Island musician has landed his dream gig after being chosen as the new frontman of Quiet Riot.
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Connecticut zoo celebrates birth of its first-ever red panda cub
The Beardsley Zoo in Bridgeport announced it welcomed its first-ever red panda cub, marking an important achievement for the endangered species.
Monday looks nice in NYC area, but the rest of the week looks unsettled
Rain totals on Sunday were much less substantial compared to last Sunday's prolific totals, generally averaging less than 1 inch in most locations.
Sunday's downpours cause flooding headaches in parts of Tri-State Area
Fire departments were hard at work in Paterson, New Jersey, and Fairfield County, Connecticut, due to flash flooding on Sunday morning.
Rainy weather returns to Tri-State Area this weekend
Rainy weather makes a return to the New York City area this weekend.
Calmer weather pattern makes for a nice Labor Day weekend in New York
After a week filled with periods of storminess and high humidity, a calmer and drier weather pattern is settling in for the holiday weekend.
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Almost 100 more Flock cameras to be installed across Edison, N.J.
Police in Edison, New Jersey, will soon have more places to track vehicles entering and leaving the township.
New Jersey gearing up for potential nor'easter as coastal storm strengthens
Winds were already cranking along the Jersey Shore, and the storm will mean prolonged problems along the coast.
Giants QB Jaxson Dart out for the season, John Harbaugh confirms
Jaxson Dart is once again the Giants' future at quarterback now that his feared season-ending left knee injury has become a reality.
N.J. DEP shares test results from former landfill in Keyport
Dozens in Keyport, New Jersey, packed a meeting Tuesday as the state unveiled long-awaited test results from a former landfill.
Speculation swirls on severity of Giants QB Jaxson Dart's injury
Amid speculation Jaxson Dart's knee injury is worse than first thought, Giants head coach John Harbaugh says "evaluations are ongoing."
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Hochul plays Trump card, Blakeman plays Mamdani card as new polls shed light on N.Y. gov race
CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer has more on whether their strategies are working.
23-year-old Long Islander the new lead singer of Quiet Riot
The trailblazing heavy metal band put out an open call to anyone who could belt out their famous hits. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
23-year-old Long Islander becomes Quiet Riot's new lead singer
A Long Island musician has landed his dream gig after being chosen as the new frontman of Quiet Riot.
New poll in N.Y. gov race has Hochul's lead over Blakeman down to 9
The race for New York governor between incumbent Kathy Hochul and Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, her challenger, has narrowed to single digits, according to the latest Siena poll.
Long Island Sound water quality improves from F to D on nonprofit's report card
The water quality is slowly improving in the Long Island Sound, according to a local nonprofit.
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Protests expected in NYC ahead of Netanyahu's U.N. speech
There will be a rally to welcome Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and another to protest the war in Gaza ahead of his speech Thursday.
Judge skeptical of Trump's White House ban on CNN, MS NOW and Politico
A federal judge signaled he is skeptical of President Trump's ban on CNN, MS NOW and Politico from White House grounds.
New poll in N.Y. gov race has Hochul's lead over Blakeman down to 9
The race for New York governor between incumbent Kathy Hochul and Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, her challenger, has narrowed to single digits, according to the latest Siena poll.
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Oil prices back up as U.S. and Iran trade threats to expand 7-month war
As Iran responds to Trump's threat of annihilation with its own warning of a possible "new front" in the war, global oil prices are rising again.
NYC bodegas pushing to change state law so they can start selling wine, liquor
New York City bodegas are now joining a push to change state law so that they can start selling wine and even hard liquor.
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Cooling towers potentially linked to Bronx Legionnaires' cluster identified
New York City health officials have identified cooling towers potentially linked to a Legionnaires' disease cluster in the South Bronx.
NYU Langone reaches deal with DOJ to end gender-affirming care for minors
NYU Langone has reached an agreement with the Justice Department to end gender-affirming care for minors.
2nd person dies in Legionnaires' cluster in the Bronx
A second person has died in the Legionnaires' disease cluster in the South Bronx.
More testing needed on alleged cancer cluster in Keyport, expert says
Some people in Keyport, New Jersey, claim the site of a former aircraft manufacturing plant is to blame for a growing number of cancer diagnoses, but the state says otherwise.
Trump admin. to send $500 checks to nearly 1 million ACA enrollees
Affordable Care Act recipients in 30 states are set to receive the $500 checks starting in October. Here's why.
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Mayor Mamdani announces 70,000 free Met Opera tickets for NYC residents
The "Opera for All" lottery will be for New Yorkers who haven't attended a performance at the Met since 2019.
Dolly Parton's estate granted restraining order against her nephew
A Tennessee judge granted Dolly Parton's estate a temporary restraining order Wednesday against the late singer's nephew Bryan Seaver and his private security company.
23-year-old Long Islander becomes Quiet Riot's new lead singer
A Long Island musician has landed his dream gig after being chosen as the new frontman of Quiet Riot.
Hayden Panettiere died from accidental overdose, autopsy finds
An autopsy by the Greenville County Coroner's Office determined Hayden Panettiere's death was due to an accidental overdose of several drugs, including fentanyl.
Presley Gerber, son of Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, dies at 27
Presley Gerber, the son of Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, has died at 27, a family spokesperson has confirmed.
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Semien hits tiebreaking HR against Rangers as Mets win 7-2
Marcus Semien hit a tiebreaking homer in the eighth inning against his former team and Brett Baty added a pinch-hit grand slam in the ninth as the New York Mets beat the Texas Rangers 7-2.
Yankees beat Rays 9-2 a day after Tampa Bay clinches AL East
The New York Yankees beat the Tampa Bay Rays 9-2 on Wednesday night.
Giants QB Jaxson Dart out for the season, John Harbaugh confirms
Jaxson Dart is once again the Giants' future at quarterback now that his feared season-ending left knee injury has become a reality.
Mets beat AL West-leading Rangers 6-3
The Mets beat the AL West-leading Rangers 6-3 on Tuesday night in their first game with Andy Green as their full-time manager.
Rays clinch AL East with 6-1 win over Yankees
The Rays beat the Yankees 6-1 on Tuesday in the second game of a day-night doubleheader to clinch their fifth AL East title.
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How a Brooklyn hospital is making the wait easier for NICU families
Maimonides Medical Center expanded its neonatal intensive care unit to 48 beds in 2024, the largest Level IV NICU in Brooklyn, as families navigate lengthy hospital stays with their most fragile newborns.
17th Avenue pedestrian bridge construction ramping up after years of delays
Neighbors have been waiting since 2021 for the bridge over the Belt Parkway to be rebuilt and reconnect Bath Beach with the waterfront.
The People's Theatre, with a focus on immigrant stories, opens in Inwood
The People's Theatre now has its first permanent home in more than 15 years, thanks to help from theater legends from the neighborhood, like Lin-Manuel Miranda.
Williamsburg's former Naval Cemetery becomes NYC's first internationally accredited botanic garden
Brooklyn Greenway Initiative's 1.8-acre native plant sanctuary marks 10 years at a site where historians believe hundreds of human remains still lie
NYC students learn 9/11 lessons through parents, teachers
At a Bay Ridge school, students who were born years after the attacks are learning about Sept. 11 through the stories of parents, teachers and first responders who lived through it.
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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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NYC transit system ranked No. 2 in the United States, study says
ConsumerAffairs ranked New York and New Jersey's public transit system second in the country.
Judge blocks Trump's ban on CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House
Media outlets banned from the White House should have their access restored for now as President Trump hosts Chinese President Xi Jinping. CBS News New York's Jarred Hill reports.
1 dead afters shooting in Astoria, Queens, police say
A 45-year-old man was shot in the back during an attempted robbery early Thursday morning in Queens, police said.
NYC's Rockettes to debut new dance number for Christmas shows
The Rockettes are kicking off the holiday season with a new tap dance number to the classic "Carol of the Bells."
Potential nor'easter could impact NYC's Global Citizen Festival
Organizers say the final call will come from the city and the Parks Department over whether it's safe for the show to go on.
