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Starting Monday, anyone can go to COVIDtests.gov to order up to four free at-home COVID tests per household.
When you hear about menopause, we often think of women. But hormonal changes can also affect men as they age.
There will be one fare-free bus route in each borough as part of a pilot program to improve service.
There will be one fare-free bus route in each borough as part of a pilot program to improve service.
The event is called City Harvest Presents BID 2023: Drive-In, and it helps rescue and deliver free, nutritious food to millions of New Yorkers in need.
The party on Dyckman Street promises delicious dishes, bumping music and more.
As world leaders gather Wednesday for the U.N. Climate Ambition Summit, entrepreneurs will present new ideas for a sustainable future on the High Line.
We asked her what to watch out for with over-the-counter medications, and her advice for getting cold and flu relief.
"A Falling-Off Place" documents the transformation of Lower Manhattan from a working man's neighborhood to downtown's rebirth after 9/11.
More than 200 congregations are participating in an environmental movement created by the nonprofit Repair the Sea.
The bill is coming due for students who took out loans to finance their education. Now, many borrowers need to rework their budgets to make their payments.
Experts say high breast cancer death rates in communities of color is blamed on factors like economic inequalities.
Jack Dahler felt his world come crashing down when he suffered a back injury. He said the pain of not being able to play tennis was worse than anything else.
We spoke with the Center for Online Safety what they call teaching moments around consent and privacy.
While back-to-school can be an exciting time for many students, others could be reluctant to return because of bullying.
Families can avoid state sales taxes on all school supplies.
Springsteen will take the stage Wednesday, Friday and Sunday nights.
According to New York City's Office of Immigration Affairs, the city is home to millions of Caribbean immigrants.
The annual walk raises awareness and funding for suicide prevention, as well as bringing together people who may have been impacted by suicide.
Talks continue with the union for drivers and attendants. A strike could affect 4,400 routes across the city.
A new program in Westchester County helps people with disabilities immerse themselves in the local parks like never before.
If you're in Jamaica, Queens on Saturday, it's time to lace up your sneakers and do some good for the community.
The East Harlem food pantry has seen more new migrants seeking services in two months than all of last year.
The foodie festivals are happening in almost every borough, and you can check out several this weekend.
Some students planning to live off-campus have been sending money for apartments they've never seen. In some cases, the apartments may not even exist.
The Twins hit six homers in a game for the first time in nearly three years to pull away for an 11-4 victory over the slumping Yankees on Saturday.
Crowds still packed the Jones Beach shoreline to cool off, play and see the fireworks Saturday despite recent shark sightings and a bite to a swimmer's foot.
Serena Williams cited a knee injury behind her decision to withdraw from a doubles match at Wimbledon.
Stormy weather could disrupt some Fourth of July fireworks displays in the New York and New Jersey area on Saturday.
Reigning champion Joey Chestnut ate 66 hot dogs and buns to win the 2026 Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest while Miki Sudo ate 38 3/4 to win the women's competition.
Crowds still packed the Jones Beach shoreline to cool off, play and see the fireworks Saturday despite recent shark sightings and a bite to a swimmer's foot.
Stormy weather could disrupt some Fourth of July fireworks displays in the New York and New Jersey area on Saturday.
Reigning champion Joey Chestnut ate 66 hot dogs and buns to win the 2026 Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest while Miki Sudo ate 38 3/4 to win the women's competition.
Macy's 4th of July fireworks show in New York City is set to celebrate America's 250th birthday this Saturday.
Forty ships from the United States and around the world set sail at 9:30 a.m. from the Verrazzano Bridge, marking the largest parade of tall ships ever assembled.
Stormy weather could disrupt some Fourth of July fireworks displays in the New York and New Jersey area on Saturday.
The brutal heat wave caused power problems across New York City on Friday.
New York City Thursday tied the record high temperature of 100 degrees set on this date in 1966.
The New York, New Jersey area is dealing with extreme heat as cooling centers, pools, parks and other resources try to keep residents cool.
Dangerously hot weather is beginning in the New York City area, with an Extreme Heat Warning about to go into effect.
Stormy weather could disrupt some Fourth of July fireworks displays in the New York and New Jersey area on Saturday.
The brutal heat wave caused power problems across New York City on Friday.
It was not immediately clear how many Delaney Hall detainees were impacted by the air conditioning issue or whether repairs were complete.
New York City Thursday tied the record high temperature of 100 degrees set on this date in 1966.
New Jersey is set to charge companies whose workers have Medicaid health coverage.
Crowds still packed the Jones Beach shoreline to cool off, play and see the fireworks Saturday despite recent shark sightings and a bite to a swimmer's foot.
Stormy weather could disrupt some Fourth of July fireworks displays in the New York and New Jersey area on Saturday.
A beachgoer suffered a shark bite at Jones Beach, officials confirmed, a day after multiple shark sightings at Long Island and New York City beaches.
The brutal heat wave caused power problems across New York City on Friday.
From Long Island to the World Cup, Joe Scally is making his hometown proud playing with the U.S. men's national team.
Brooklyn residents say loose boards and protruding nails on the Coney Island boardwalk have caused serious injuries.
CBS News previously reported President Trump was weighing pardons of a slate of people convicted of emissions and clean air-related violations.
President Trump hasn't committed to a firm number of people who will receive clemency — he's scheduled to have a meeting on pardons Friday afternoon, sources said.
It was not immediately clear how many Delaney Hall detainees were impacted by the air conditioning issue or whether repairs were complete.
New York City Zohran Mamdani remained unperturbed after taking a viral roasting for telling sweat-soaked New Yorkers in the middle of an expected heat wave to set their thermostats to 78° to protect the power grid.
A cluster of Legionnaires' disease cases on New York City's Upper East Side is under investigation, health officials say.
Dozens of cyclosporiasis cases were reported across New York state between May 1 and June 16, the CDC says.
Westchester County health officials say people should avoid recreational activities along a stretch of the Hudson River until further notice due to a massive raw sewage discharge.
New Jersey is set to charge companies whose workers have Medicaid health coverage.
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Justice Department from executing subpoenas in a criminal probe that sought transgender care records for patients treated at New York hospitals.
The Empire State Building lit up in blue for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding Friday night.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married as they celebrated their wedding with hundreds of guests Friday at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
The NYPD has announced street closures around Madison Square Garden for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce donated to 20 local and national charities ahead of their wedding Friday.
Two elite event designers shared their thoughts on how Taylor Swift's team might transform Madison Square Garden.
The Twins hit six homers in a game for the first time in nearly three years to pull away for an 11-4 victory over the slumping Yankees on Saturday.
Serena Williams cited a knee injury behind her decision to withdraw from a doubles match at Wimbledon.
The New York Yankees ended a seven-game losing streak with a 5-2 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Friday night.
Folarin Balogun got the scoring going with a goal in the 45th minute, but was sent off with a controversial red card in the 64th minute.
Camilo Doval forced in the go-ahead run with a bases-loaded walk in a four-run 11th inning that gave the Tigers a 6-2 victory over the Yankees on Wednesday.
Brooklyn residents say loose boards and protruding nails on the Coney Island boardwalk have caused serious injuries.
The World Cup is renewing the call for ferry service from West Harlem.
As children cooled off in a splash pad steps from the empty Red Hook Pool, families in the neighborhood said they are once again waiting for answers about when the public pool will open for the summer.
Miss Subways was a citywide contest that highlighted everyday New York women doing amazing things. The competition no longer exists but former titleholders say the message still rings true.
Fans gathered at the Brooklyn Public Library on Thursday for limited-edition card marking 30 years of "Reasonable Doubt."
People dressed in elaborate headgear and paraded up Fifth Avenue for New York City's Easter Sunday tradition.
The Halloween tradition strolled through Manhattan's East Village on Sunday, with furry friends dressed in colorful costumes.
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.
The annual Easter Parade and Easter Bonnet Festival was held in Manhattan on April 20, 2025.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
CBS News New York's John Elliott has your First Alert Forecast for July 4 at 8 p.m.
CBS News New York's John Elliott has your First Alert Forecast for July 4 at 6 p.m.
Video from Chopper 2 shows hundreds of beach umbrellas packing the shores of Coney Island on Saturday for the July 4th holiday. Dan Rice reports.
Reigning Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest champions Joey Chestnut and Miki Sudo defended their titles Saturday as the annual event returned to Coney Island. CBS News New York's Jennifer Bisram reports.
Many spent the Fourth of July at Jones Beach on Long Island for some fun in the sun and sand. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
