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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."
Smash and grab robbery at Riverside Square Mall prompts gunshot fears
A robbery at the Riverside Square Mall Tuesday prompted a concern about possible gunshots there, Hackensack police said.
Yankees say Aaron Judge likely to miss first round of playoffs
As the Yankees get prepared for the playoffs, the news is not good on the Aaron Judge front.
NYC Marathon changing course for Bronx section of race
The course for the 2026 TCS New York City Marathon is changing for the first time in 15 years.
Woman allegedly stabs NYC rideshare driver after trying to pay with fake cash, police say
The NYPD is looking for a woman who they say stabbed a rideshare driver in the Bronx after trying to pay him with counterfeit cash.
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.
DoorDash reaches $131.5 million settlement with NYC over worker pay
The settlement is to resolve an investigation alleging the company underpaid or delayed payment to its New York City workers.
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Rallies expected in NYC as Netanyahu expected to speak at U.N. General Assembly
There will be dueling rallies ahead of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's speech at the United Nations in New York City. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
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.
Giants QB Jaxson Dart will undergo season-ending surgery
The Giants on Wednesday confirmed fans' worst fears: quarterback Jaxson Dart will miss the remainder of the regular season with a knee injury. CBS News New York's Otis Livingston reports.
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.
Remembering 9/11 - 25 Years Later
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Lower Manhattan businesses still serving their community 25 years after 9/11
When the towers fell on 9/11, many small businesses in Lower Manhattan thought they might never reopen. Twenty-five years later, some are still serving the community.
NYC's Muslim, Sikh communities reflect on facing stigmas after 9/11
Muslim New Yorkers say that deadly day does not represent the Islam they know and practice.
How airport security is still changing 25 years after 9/11
Few post-9/11 changes are more evident around the world than airport security changes.
How 9/11 set Speaker Julie Menin on a path to politics
The Sept. 11 attacks put New York City Council Speaker Julie Menin's life on a path to politics.
NYC firehouse that was first to respond on 9/11 remains staple in community
The fire station across from the World Trade Center has become a key stop along the route for visiting the site of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks that killed nearly 3,000 people.
FDNY unions address 9/11 health concerns after new documents released
Newly released documents are raising tough questions about what first responders were told about the air they were breathing after the 9/11 attacks.
Here's how 9/11 attacks compelled NYC Emergency Management to evolve
After the Sept. 11, 2001 terror attacks, New York City faced a difficult question: how can more lives be saved in future mass emergencies?
Schumer concedes there were air quality concerns right after 9/11
Tough choices had to be made in the aftermath of the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks, including when it would be safe to reopen Lower Manhattan.
New 9/11-related cancer cases soar 75% from 2023 to 2025, data shows
Twenty-five years after the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, the health threat hasn't ended for many survivors.
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First Alert Weather: Calm before the coastal storm
CBS News New York's John Elliott has the latest on what to expect from late Friday night through Sunday.
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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Mamdani administration backtracks again on pied-à-terre tax rollout
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is backtracking again on the controversial rollout of his pied-à-terre tax.
NYC Mayor Mamdani's plan for city-run grocery stores targeted in new lawsuit
A coalition representing 1,000 minority-owned bodegas and supermarkets is suing to stop New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's plan to build five city-run grocery stores.
BQE getting $4 billion restoration in new plan from NYC officials
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani unveiled a plan to repair the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway with temporary bypasses to keep traffic moving during construction.
City Council hearing takes aim at NYC's pied-à-terre tax rollout
The New York City Council held an hours-long hearing Tuesday afternoon on the controversial new pied-à-terre tax rollout.
Mamdani not sending rep to NYC Council's pied-à-terre tax hearing
There are mounting questions and frustration over New York City's pied-à-terre tax, and they're not likely to end soon.
Attorney Randy Mastro explains why he thinks NYC needs open primaries
Randy Mastro, a former federal prosecutor who has held high City Hall posts in two administrations, is raising the issue of open primaries, where all registered voters can participate regardless of party affiliation.
Bronx's first dedicated busway to launch in mid-September, Mamdani says
Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced Wednesday morning that the Department of Transportation is working on the Bronx's first dedicated busway -- on Tremont Avenue.
Judge temporarily blocks implementation of NYC's new pied-à-terre tax
A judge on Staten Island has temporarily blocked implementation of New York City's new pied-à-terre tax.
Lawsuit seeks to delay NYC's pied-à-terre tax, saying rollout was botched
A group of New York City homeowners is suing to delay the implementation of the new pied-à-terre tax, saying Mayor Zohran Mamdani bungled the rollout.
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NYPD officer helps woman recover thousands after alleged wire transfer scam
An NYPD officer found a text that helped a Queens woman recover thousands of dollars after she fell victim to an alleged wire transfer scam over the phone.
LaGuardia runway crash highlights importance of transponders on airport vehicles
Transponders on airport vehicles can help air traffic controllers prevent collisions like the one that took place at LaGuardia.
NYC school investigator warns about social media as sexual misconduct cases spike
Education officials are pointing to social media as a cause for sexual misconduct cases spiking in New York City schools.
Proposed battery energy storage site plan for Staten Island is scrapped
A controversial plan would build one of nation's largest battery energy storage sites near homes on Staten Island. The state says the sites are critical to New York's push for cleaner energy, but how and where they're built remains a flashpoint.
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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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Yanks cruise past D-backs 9-2
The Yankees used a five-run first inning to take control early and beat the Diamondbacks 9-2 on Friday night.
Mets keep Phillies from taking over top NL wild-card spot with 6-3 win
The Mets kept the Phillies from gaining ground in the National League wild-card race with a 6-3 victory Friday night.
Teenager Julian Hall scores lone goal in Red Bulls' 1-0 victory over NYCFC
Julian Hall scored early in the second half for the New York Red Bulls in a 1-0 victory over New York City FC on Friday night.
Yankees slugger Aaron Judge back on injured list with a right calf strain
New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone isn't sure whether Aaron Judge will be able to return for the postseason.
Mets' Jared Young to miss rest of season because of concussion
New York Mets first baseman Jared Young will miss the rest of the season because of a concussion.
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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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Author Chris Bohjalian discusses his new book "The Amateur"
"The Amateur" by Chris Bohjalian is about a golf prodigy in Westchester County, NY who hits a shot that kills a young caddy, and how her life unravels and troubling secrets are revealed after the tragedy
Author Chris Bohjalian on his bestselling new book "The Amateur"
The book is being called a masterpiece and one of the top thrillers of the summer. Bohjalian sat down with Mary Calvi to talk about the book.
Author Amy Chozick speaks about her book "With Friends Like You"
Author Amy Chozick spoked with Mary Calvi about her book "With Friends Like You," which is Club Calvi's new Readers' Choice.
John Searles on "Single Girls," Helen Gurley Brown, and Cosmopolitan magazine
John Searles reimagines the life of Helen Gurley Brown as she transforms Cosmopolitan magazine into a trendsetting and norm-busting publication for women in the 1960s
John Searles discusses his new novel "Single Girls"
Author John Searles is known for his suspenseful, bestselling thrillers, but he calls his latest book "Single Girls," a labor of love. He spoke with Mary Calvi about it.
#BetterTogether: Class Act with Chris Wragge
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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.
Lessons from Inclusion Week last all year at Phillipsburg High School
Class Act with Chris Wragge is visiting Phillipsburg High School in New Jersey, where the students work toward inclusion every day.
Class Act counting down to our visit at Phillipsburg High School
CBS New York's Class Act is headed to Phillipsburg, New Jersey this Friday morning.
Class Act with Chris Wragge celebrates inclusion at Phillipsburg High School
Class Act with Chris Wragge heads to Phillipsburg High School this Friday in New Jersey to meet some incredible and inclusive students.
Class Act heading to Phillipsburg High School this Friday
CBS New York's Class Act is headed to Phillipsburg, New Jersey this Friday morning.
Class Act with Chris Wragge announces next stop at Phillipsburg High School
CBS New York's Class Act is headed to Phillipsburg, New Jersey next Friday morning.
Oyster Bay High School home to some top fencers in the country
Meet freshman Luke Kugler and sophomore Gabriella Sherlock, who are dominating here at home and on the national level.
Class Act with Chris Wragge visits Oyster Bay High School
CBS New York's Chris Wragge spent the morning at the school that has everything from a fencing program to 3D printing.
Class Act checking out fencing program at Oyster Bay High School
Class Act with Chris Wragge heads to Long Island tomorrow for a live look at the school and its students.
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All eyes on nor'easter heading toward NYC, Tri-State Area
We're set for a First Alert Weather Day for Saturday due to expected heavy rain and potential coastal flooding.
Global Citizen Festival taking over NYC's Central Park this weekend
Thousands are expected to pack Central Park's Great Lawn for a day full of live music on Saturday.
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.
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All eyes on nor'easter heading toward NYC, Tri-State Area
We're set for a First Alert Weather Day for Saturday due to expected heavy rain and potential coastal flooding.
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.
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All eyes on nor'easter heading toward NYC, Tri-State Area
We're set for a First Alert Weather Day for Saturday due to expected heavy rain and potential coastal flooding.
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.
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All eyes on nor'easter heading toward NYC, Tri-State Area
We're set for a First Alert Weather Day for Saturday due to expected heavy rain and potential coastal flooding.
Long Island preparing for nor'easter impacts of heavy rain, wind, flooding
Officials are preparing Long Island beaches, postponing events and getting ready for the nor'easter that is expected to impact the area this weekend.
Long Island preparing for nor'easter that could have big impact
Cres are shoring up Long Island beaches, cancelling events and preparing for the impact of the nor'easter over the weekend. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
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.
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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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Global Citizen Festival taking over NYC's Central Park this weekend
Thousands are expected to pack Central Park's Great Lawn for a day full of live music on Saturday.
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.
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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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Free Met Opera tickets available to New Yorkers in new lottery
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced "Opera for All" Thursday. It's a long-term partnership between the city and the opera.
Demonstrations happeneing ahead of Netanyahu's speech at the U.N. General Assembly
A large protest is happening with demonstrators blocking the street and being arrested near 39th Street and First Avenue.
First Alert Weather: Calm before the coastal storm
CBS News New York's John Elliott has the latest on what to expect from late Friday night through Sunday.
Knicks stars Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart hosting live podcast event in NYC
The two players are hosting a live experience of their podcast "The Roommates Show" at Randall's Island Park.
Water floods Brooklyn street after main break
It happened just before 8 a.m. Thursday on McKibbin Street between Seigel Court and White Street in East Williamsburg.
