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Mahmoud Khalil files suit alleging conspiracy to target Israel's critics
Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil is suing the federal government and several private groups, alleging they were part of a conspiracy to suppress criticism of Israel.
Legionella bacteria found at 76 UES buildings, NYC health commissioner says
Nearly two weeks into the Legionnaires' outbreak in Manhattan, officials said Tuesday the bacteria that causes the disease has been found at dozens of more buildings.
Cyclosporiasis cases in New York keep climbing
The number of cyclosporiasis cases in the state of New York keeps growing.
Homeless encampments on Manhattan's West Side "will be cleaned up," Mamdani says
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said Tuesday homeless encampments along Manhattan's far West Side will be cleaned up.
House passes bill to make daylight saving time permanent
The measure also allows states to opt out if they take action before the federal law is enacted.
Spain reaches World Cup final with dominant 2-0 win over France
In a match Tuesday featuring two of soccer's biggest heavyweights, Spain put in a masterful performance, frustrating France to the tune of a 2-0 win to advance to Sunday's World Cup final.
N.J. high school teacher faces charges for allegedly having sex with student
A Freehold Township High School teacher faces charges for allegedly having a sexual relationship with a student, prosecutors said Tuesday.
"Miracle on the Hudson" pilot, Capt. "Sully," shares Alzheimer's diagnosis
Capt. Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger, who famously landed a passenger jet on the Hudson River in 2009, said he has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease.
Social Security's 2027 COLA could be the biggest in years
New estimates call for a 3.6% to 3.8% benefit increase next year, although the final adjustment will depend on inflation readings released this summer.
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P.S. 22 chorus to take part in World Cup Final halftime show
The students at the Staten Island school will be joining forces with superstars like Madonna, Justin Bieber and BTS. CBS News New York's Cindy Hsu spoke with the young singers set to take a big stage.
Gilgo Beach victims' families take aim at N.Y.'s Son of Sam law
The families of serial killer Rex Heuermann's victims are outraged that the admitted killers' ex-wife profited from telling her story. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff spoke exclusively with the women leading the charge.
NYC gets a slice of Nashville in off-Broadway musical "Music City"
The Big Apple is getting song-filled slice of Nashville in the off-Broadway musical "Music City." CBS News New York's Dave Carlin reports.
Outreach teams about midway through efforts to help relocate homeless on the West Side
As CBS News New York's Dave Carlin reports, the teams are required to show up every day for seven straight days to try to convince the homeless to accept housing.
First Alert Weather: Storms move south Wednesday evening in New York - 7/15/26
CBS News New York's Scott Padgett has your First Alert Forecast for July 15 at 6:15 p.m.
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First Alert Weather: Poor air quality Thursday in New York - 7/15/26
CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn has your First Alert Forecast for July 15 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.
First Alert Weather: Beat the Heat
What is a heat advisory? Excessive heat warning? Heat wave?
NYC once again faces summer's swelter. Because heat can be deadly, understanding heat related advisories, watches and warnings can save lives.
Heat stroke symptoms to watch for in people and pets
In the New York City alone, heat is blamed for hundreds of deaths each year, especially during heat waves.
Heat waves take a mental health toll
Physical effects of heat waves, like heat stroke, are widely known. But scientists are now sounding the alarm on psychological consequences of extremely high temperatures.
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Mamdani influences New York City's congressional primaries with 3 big wins
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani endorsed three left-of-center candidates in the congressional Democratic primaries, and all three are set to win, CBS News projects.
All 3 Mamdani-backed candidates projected to win NY primaries
All three candidates backed by NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani were projected to win their Democratic primaries Tuesday night.
Mamdani doubles down on AIPAC attacks in New York City primaries
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is accused of using anti-Israel tropes to mobilize voters in the city's Democratic primaries.
Sanders, Mamdani rally for left-of-center congressional candidates
Sen. Bernie Sanders and NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani joined forces Thursday in a last-minute attempt to help three left-of-center congressional candidates win their primaries.
Knicks parade security will match New Year's Eve, former NYPD detective says
New York City's top officials promise a robust security plan for the New York Knicks championship parade, which is expected to be one of the biggest in the city's history.
Knicks owner James Dolan cancels watch party outside MSG, Mamdani says
Knicks fans who hoped to go to an NBA Finals Game 4 watch party outside of Madison Square Garden on Wednesday had to make alternate plans.
Push for NYC horse carriage ban returns after horse's sudden death in Central Park
Calls to ban horse carriages in New York City are growing after a horse collapsed and died in Central Park Tuesday.
How Mayor Zohran Mamdani could influence NYC's congressional primaries
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani is not on the ballot in the upcoming primaries, but he could be the deciding factor in whether two sitting congressmen are defeated.
Mamdani, Ben Stiller condemn violence against Spurs fans during NBA Finals
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and actor, director and die-hard Knicks fan Ben Stiller are among those speaking out against violence against San Antonio Spurs fans during the NBA Finals.
FIFA World Cup 2026
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NYC Gridlock Alert for Ecuador-Germany World Cup match. What to know.
Traffic will be impacted in Midtown Manhattan as the city initiates shuttle bus corridors and street closures to accommodate World Cup ticketholders.
For some near MetLife Stadium, World Cup business is not booming
The owner of a New Jersey diner says World Cup matches at MetLife Stadium have been bad for business.
FIFA World Cup history on display at NYC museum
FIFA Men's World Cup fans in New York City can soak in the history of the tournament at the FIFA museum at Rockefeller Center in Midtown.
NYC Gridlock Alert for Norway-Senegal World Cup match. What to know.
Traffic will be impacted in Midtown Manhattan as the city initiates shuttle bus corridors and street closures to accommodate World Cup ticketholders.
Paterson native's World Cup appearance fills community with pride
The community of Paterson, New Jersey, gathered Friday to root on one of their own in the World Cup.
U.S. clinches spot in World Cup knockout round with dominant win over Australia
In front of a roaring Seattle crowd, the U.S. men's soccer team on Friday defeated Australia in its second World Cup match, clinching a spot in the Round of 32 in the process.
Senegal fans in NYC are fired up for World Cup game against France
The Senegalese community in Harlem is getting ready to watch their beloved team play against France in the World Cup on Tuesday.
Many successfully navigate Gridlock Alert Day in NYC due to World Cup match
The Tuesday evening rush coincided with the end of the match between Senegal and France at MetLife Stadium.
Some who avoided NJ Transit for World Cup match learned hard lessons
New Jersey officials are once again urging World Cup ticket holders to lean on public transportation to get to Tuesday's match between France and Senegal.
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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.
Experts warn of fake prom dress websites targeting teens, families
The Better Business Bureau and Visa are warning consumers to be vigilant while shopping due to an uptick in online scams.
A job offer via text message wound up costing a New Yorker $20,000, she says
Upper West Side resident Kathryn Detweiler says she lost about $20,000. It all started with a text from someone claiming to be a job recruiter.
N.Y. woman says L.I. dealership sold her car that she never received
An Upstate New York woman says she paid $3,300 for a car she never received. When she refused to pay for a car she said she didn't have, she says her credit started taking a hit.
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NYC Summer Streets 2026 dates and locations in every borough
New York City's popular Summer Streets events are back for 2026, with new hours in some boroughs based on community feedback.
Empire State Building lights up for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding
The Empire State Building lit up in blue for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding Friday night.
Who climbed the Empire State Building? Here's what we know.
The two people taken into custody for climbing New York City's Empire State Building where they apparently got engaged have been identified as Ivan Kuznetsov, 32, and Angela Nikolau, 33.
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FIFA selling pieces of World Cup final field for $450
FIFA is selling the grass that will be used for the July 19 final at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey at $450 per piece.
Chisholm's homer keys 3-run 9th as Yankees rally past Washington 5-3
Jazz Chisholm Jr. hit a two-run homer in the ninth inning to lift the Yankees over the Nationals 5-3 on Friday night.
Gray gives Red Sox solid start after travel woes, Boston beats Mets 6-2
Sonny Gray shook off travel woes that led to the Red Sox making a late arrival to New York, pitching six strong innings as Boston beat the Mets 6-2 on Friday.
Ben Rice homers twice as Yankees defeat Rays 12-4, split 4-game series
Rice hit his 28th homer, a towering three-run shot to right-center, off Casey Legumina in the sixth to extend New York's lead to 10-3.
Taylor's game-tying homer sparks 5-run inning, Mets top Royals 7-3
Sean Manaea had his longest start in 21 months for the Mets, who won a series for just the third time since June 1.
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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.
New Yorkers unretiring due to financial outlook, AARP says
The American workforce bustles with an estimated 38 million people ages 55 and older, according to AARP. CBS News New York's Dave Carlin reports.
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.
#ClubCalvi: CBS New York Book Club with Mary Calvi
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Emma Straub on her novel "American Fantasy" and finding joy after heartbreak
Emma's Straub's novel "American Fantasy" was a Club Calvi Top 3 FicPick and a New York Times bestseller.
Emma Straub on boy bands, nostalgia, and a voyage of reinvention in her book "American Fantasy"
Author Emma Straub talks about her latest book, the New York Times bestseller and a Club Calvi Top 3 FicPick, "American Fantasy," which is coming-of-age story for a middle-aged woman
John Kenney on creating a meaningful life in his novel "I See You've Called in Dead"
John Kenney's novel, "I've Seen You've Called In Dead," now in paperback, is about an unhappy obituary writer who accidentally prints his own obit. He learns how to live by going to the wakes and funerals of strangers.
Club Calvi previews the 9th Annual Bronx Book Festival being held on June 20, 2026
Mary Calvi talked to Saraciea J. Fennell, founder of The Bronx is Reading about the 9th Annual Bronx Book Festival. More than 35 authors, including New York Times Bestselling authors S.A. Cosby, Kennedy Ryan, and Tiffany D. Jackson, will appear at the festival on Saturday, June 20, 2026
Club Calvi's meetup with Abigail Savitch-Lew, author of "Livonia Chow Mein"
"Livonia Chow Mein" is Abigail Savitch-Lew's first novel. The book brings the changing landscape of Brownsville, Brooklyn to life through the stories of four generations of a Chinese family, their relationships with each other and their Jewish and Black neighbors.
#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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Queens man describes weeks suffering from cyclosporiasis
A Queens man says he had trouble eating and drinking while suffering from cyclosporiasis.
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Bronx man says he suffered a concussion after being shoved into train
A man says he suffered a concussion after he was randomly shoved into a moving train at a Bronx subway station.
Mount Vernon man arrested in deadly Bronx shooting
A Mount Vernon man is accused of fatally shooting a woman in the Bronx on Monday.
Ex-captain pleads guilty to drugging, raping Merchant Marine Academy cadet
A former cargo ship captain pleaded guilty on Wednesday to drugging and raping a U.S. Merchant Marine Academy cadet.
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Families of Gilgo Beach victims move to change N.Y.'s Son of Sam law
The families of eight murdered women faced down Rex Heuermann and now want justice beyond the courtroom.
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Dangerous heat continues throughout Tri-State Area. Here's the forecast.
A heat advisory is in effect until Wednesday night for most of the Tri-State Area, with feels-like temperatures reaching into the 100s.
What to know as N.Y., N.J. deals with extreme heat
The Tri-State Area is dealing with extreme heat as cooling centers, pools, parks and other resources try to keep residents cool.
Dangerous heat takes over Tri-State Area. Here's the forecast.
A heat advisory is in effect until Wednesday night for the Tri-State Area, with feels-like temperatures reaching into the 100s.
Dangerous heat returns to NYC-area. Here's the forecast.
A heat advisory goes into effect from Tuesday to Wednesday for NYC and the surrounding area, as feels-like temperatures could reach the 100s.
NYC area's 2nd heat wave of the summer may arrive this week
People in the New York City area should brace for more extreme weather this week.
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N.J. daycare owner accused of giving kids melatonin without parents' permission
A New Jersey daycare owner is accused of administering melatonin to two children in her care without the consent of their parents.
Air quality alert for NYC area due to smoke from Canadian wildfires
Most of the Tri-State Area will be under another air quality alert Thursday due to smoke from Canadian wildfires.
Dangerous heat continues throughout Tri-State Area. Here's the forecast.
A heat advisory is in effect until Wednesday night for most of the Tri-State Area, with feels-like temperatures reaching into the 100s.
N.J. high school teacher faces charges for allegedly having sex with student
A Freehold Township High School teacher faces charges for allegedly having a sexual relationship with a student, prosecutors said Tuesday.
What to know as N.Y., N.J. deals with extreme heat
The Tri-State Area is dealing with extreme heat as cooling centers, pools, parks and other resources try to keep residents cool.
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Ex-captain pleads guilty to drugging, raping Merchant Marine Academy cadet
A former cargo ship captain pleaded guilty on Wednesday to drugging and raping a U.S. Merchant Marine Academy cadet.
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Families of Gilgo Beach victims move to change N.Y.'s Son of Sam law
The families of eight murdered women faced down Rex Heuermann and now want justice beyond the courtroom.
Long Island authorities warn about "gold bar scam" targeting the elderly
Authorities on Long Island are warning about a scheme in which victims are being urged to convert their savings into gold bars, then hand them over for "safekeeping."
Suffolk County leaders warn about "gold bar scam"
Authorities on Long Island are warning about a scheme in which victims are being urged their savings into gold bars, and to then hand over those gold bars over for "safekeeping." CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
Storms return to NYC, New Jersey, cause damage in parts of area
Some storms returned to the New York City and New Jersey area on Friday.
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NYC midway through West Side homeless encampment outreach
New York City officials confirmed Wednesday that outreach teams were midway through efforts to help the homeless at a sprawling West Side encampment before dismantling their living spaces.
Law that would end NYC horse carriage industry debated at public hearing
The future of the New York City horse carriage industry was debated Wednesday at a City Council public hearing.
Blanche faces questions on DOJ fund, Epstein files at Senate confirmation hearing
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche testified Wednesday before the Senate Judiciary Committee for his confirmation hearing to lead the Justice Department in a permanent capacity.
Future of NYC horse carriage industry on the line as City Council considers ban
The battle over carriage horses in New York City has gone on for decades, but on Wednesday the sides will square off in front of the City Council over a bill that is designed to effectively kill the industry.
Mahmoud Khalil files suit alleging conspiracy to target Israel's critics
Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil is suing the federal government and several private groups, alleging they were part of a conspiracy to suppress criticism of Israel.
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Queens man describes weeks suffering from cyclosporiasis
A Queens man says he had trouble eating and drinking while suffering from cyclosporiasis.
Cyclosporiasis cases in New York keep climbing
The number of cyclosporiasis cases in the state of New York keeps growing.
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.
All UES buildings linked to Legionnaires' cleaned cooling towers, officials say
All of the Upper East Side buildings with cooling towers that tested positive for Legionella bacteria have completed necessary cleaning, New York City health officials said Sunday.
31 sickened in Legionnaires' cluster discharged from hospital, officials say
Thirty-one people who were hospitalized with Legionnaires' disease on the Upper East Side have been discharged, New York City health officials said Saturday.
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Sam Neill, "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano" star, dies at 78
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
Jay-Z concert delayed for hours after ticketless fans rush Yankee Stadium
The final show of Jay-Z's anniversary concert series at Yankee Stadium was delayed for hours after hundreds of ticketless fans flooded the gates and breached security, according to officials.
Jay-Z kicks off Yankee Stadium concerts with special guests Beyoncé, Nas
Jay-Z and some very special guests took over Yankee Stadium on Friday night, performing to a sold-out crowd.
Bonnie Tyler, who sang "Total Eclipse of the Heart," dies at 75
Bonnie Tyler, the Welsh pop star best known for singing the chart-topping power ballad "Total Eclipse of the Heart" in 1983, has died. She was 75.
NYC artist turns Madison Square Garden trash into Swiftie treasure
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married in a place that generates plenty of garbage, and one man figured out there is a market for it if you package it just right.
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Argentina rallies past bitter rival England to book spot in World Cup final
Defending World Cup champion Argentina rallied to edge England 2-1 to advance to Sunday's final at MetLife Stadium, where they will face Spain.
England-Argentina World Cup semifinal reignites painful historic rivalry
The World Cup semifinal between England and Argentina was a grudge match, reopening decades-old wounds for both countries.
Bellinger wins MVP as AL beats NL in 2026 MLB All-Star Game in Philly
Dylan Cease struck out the side in the first inning, combining with 10 relievers on a three-hitter in a show of pitching dominance that led the American League to a 4-0 win over the National League in the All-Star Game.
Spain reaches World Cup final with dominant 2-0 win over France
In a match Tuesday featuring two of soccer's biggest heavyweights, Spain put in a masterful performance, frustrating France to the tune of a 2-0 win to advance to Sunday's World Cup final.
Walker spoils Philly's Kyle Schwarber party, rallies to win Home Run Derby
Jordan Walker played spoiler in Philadelphia and homered on his last six swings to defeat Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber at Citizens Bank Park.
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NYC children hoping to set world record visit over 40 playgrounds in 1 day
Two Upper West Side children went on a mission to visit 40 playgrounds in one day, hoping to set a record.
Latin jazz legend Eddie Palmieri remembered with NYC street re-naming
Eddie Palmieri, the East Harlem legend who revolutionized Latin music, now has a street renamed in his honor.
Brooklyn beekeeping program helps people with disabilities
Services for the UnderServed's urban gardens and beehives provide therapeutic opportunities for New Yorkers with intellectual and developmental disabilities and behavioral health challenges
Faith communities turn unused land into affordable housing in Brooklyn
Religious institutions across the country are exploring how their properties can help address the affordable housing crisis, with a Brooklyn development offering a model for blending community needs with faith-based missions.
Classical Theatre of Harlem brings "Othello" to Marcus Garvey Park
The Classical Theatre of Harlem's artistic director says Shakespeare's famous tragedy is more relevant today, though audiences can always expect a twist.
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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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Knicks dominate ESPYs
Knicks stars Jalen Brunson and OG Anunoby took home awards at the ESPYs on Wednesday.
Argentina, Spain set for FIFA World Cup final in New Jersey
The World Cup final match is set after Argentina won Wednesday's semifinal against England. They'll face off against Spain this Sunday at MetLife Stadium. CBS News New York's Larry Ridley reports.
First Alert Weather: Poor air quality Thursday in New York - 7/15/26
CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn has your First Alert Forecast for July 15 at 11 p.m.
Queens man describes weeks suffering from cyclosporiasis
There have been 517 reported cases of the parasitic infection cyclosporiasis across New York state since May, and nearly 400 of them are in New York City, health officials say. CBS News New York's Jenna DeAngelis reports.
Jersey City residents speak out against tax hike plan
There was a packed house in Jersey City on Wednesday for a City Council meeting as residents spoke out against a proposed tax hike.
