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If they weren't not driving, they were trying to fly out of town -- on Thursday, Florida airports were packed with people trying to get out of danger.
A crime-fighting husband and wife team rescued a diner employee choking in the middle of a New Jersey restaurant recently.
The school year begins with a new policy that will provide a free lunch to every student.
The family of a 16-year-old Long Island boy who died when a 10-foot log fell on his head during a preseason high school football drill has filed notice they intend to sue for $15 million in damages.
A data breach at the credit reporting firm Equifax might have affected 143 million U.S. customers.
Department of Environmental Conservation Officers found seven live sandbar sharks along with two dead leopard sharks and a dead hammerhead.
The eye of Hurricane Irma is moving west-northwest off the Dominican Republic's northern coast as the Category 5 storm continues its destructive path over the Caribbean.
Officials gathered in front of the Brooklyn District Attorney's office on Thursday to announce legislation designed to better hold hit-and-run drivers accountable.
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Sofia Eugenio, 16, was last seen Tuesday getting into a red Ford Escape at around 2 p.m. on 612 Raritan Ave and was going to see her boyfriend, 18-year-old Elijah Hosein, in the Fords area, police said.
The judge in the bribery trial of U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez and his longtime friend chastised prosecutors Thursday for asking a witness "irrelevant'' questions.
When U.S. Army Specialist Doug George returned home, he and his wife had something in mind to surprise their kids.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo is tackling trash on the tracks and the danger it poses to city subway riders.
NYPD school safety officers searched the teen's bag and discovered the .25 caliber handgun after the metal detector went off at City Polytechnic High School, police said.
CBS New York's Vanessa Murdock is calling for temperatures in the upper 60s on Tuesday afternoon. Wednesday is shaping up to be warmer and the sun should return.
A musical inspired by Alicia Keys' life as a teenager topped this year's Tony nominations. Also leading the way is a new play about a rock band clashing while they record a new album. CBS New York's Dave Carlin has a look at the nominations.
The MTA board on Tuesday approved a 10% discount for LIRR, Metro-North riders who buy monthly passes. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
Columbia University is limiting access to campus after pro-Palestinian demonstrators occupied Hamilton Hall overnight, in defiance of a deadline to disperse. CBS New York's Christina Fan and Lisa Rozner have team coverage.
NYPD officials gathered Tuesday to discuss a recent uptick in crimes in Central Park and what they're doing to address it. They also discussed recent protests at Columbia University.
A First Alert Weather Day has been issued Sunday due to the threat of freezing rain in the northwestern suburbs this evening and overnight.
Thousands of new flu cases in New York led to a 38% jump from the previous week, according to state health officials.
New York City wound up with less snow than anticipated, but still the most in nearly four years.
If not for his brave actions, the baby girl might not be alive.
Drumming, dance and hands-on workshops marked the 18th year the Brooklyn Children's Museum is hosting what leaders call New York City's largest family Kwanzaa festival.
A First Alert Weather Day has been issued Sunday due to the threat of freezing rain in the northwestern suburbs this evening and overnight.
New York City wound up with less snow than anticipated, but still the most in nearly four years.
A major winter storm pummeled the Tri-State Area with snow and ice after New York and New Jersey declared states of emergency.
Shovels and plows will be out later Friday as people in New York City and the surrounding area prepare for a blast of winter.
It's a First Alert Weather Day for Friday evening into Saturday morning due to accumulating snow that could be heavy at times.
A First Alert Weather Day has been issued Sunday due to the threat of freezing rain in the northwestern suburbs this evening and overnight.
New Jersey state health officials are warning of potential measles exposures at Newark Liberty International Airport before Christmas.
New York City wound up with less snow than anticipated, but still the most in nearly four years.
Roadways across New Jersey got pelted with heavy bands of snow, sleet and freezing rain, putting state officials on high alert.
A major winter storm pummeled the Tri-State Area with snow and ice after New York and New Jersey declared states of emergency.
A First Alert Weather Day has been issued Sunday due to the threat of freezing rain in the northwestern suburbs this evening and overnight.
New York City wound up with less snow than anticipated, but still the most in nearly four years.
A major winter storm pummeled the Tri-State Area with snow and ice after New York and New Jersey declared states of emergency.
Suffolk County Police Commissioner Kevin Catalina blasted CVS for not releasing the surveillance video to police.
Shovels and plows will be out later Friday as people in New York City and the surrounding area prepare for a blast of winter.
As prosecutors contend with a massive trove of Epstein files, President Trump suggested Friday the Justice Department is spending too much time on the issue — but said Democrats should be named.
Strikes against ISIS targets in Nigeria come after President Trump spent weeks accusing the West African country's government of failing to rein in the persecution of Christians.
Mamdani's team says the group of 48 includes "people from across fields and communities" and are "New Yorkers whose creativity, leadership and lived experience reflect the full life of the city."
The Justice Department said the process of releasing the Epstein files may take "a few more weeks" due to the volume of materials.
A federal judge has given a green light to New York's so-called Green Light Law, rejecting the Trump administration's bid to stop the state from giving people driver's licenses without having them prove they're in the country legally.
New Jersey state health officials are warning of potential measles exposures at Newark Liberty International Airport before Christmas.
Thousands of new flu cases in New York led to a 38% jump from the previous week, according to state health officials.
A spike in measles cases in Rockland County has New York health officials urging families to get vaccinated.
Researchers on Long Island say they've found physical evidence of PTSD in World Trade Center first responders.
In New York, cases of flu, RSV and COVID have spiked since Thanksgiving.
Smith previously played young Nala in "The Lion King" on Broadway.
The singer said an MRI showed a cancerous spot on one of his lungs after he recovered from a lengthy bout of bronchitis.
Comedian and actor Bowen Yang performed his final sketch on "SNL" Saturday night, after announcing his unexpected mid-season exit from the show.
A judge Friday voided the conviction of one of the two men found guilty of the 2002 killing of Run-D.M.C. star Jam Master Jay.
The special features interviews with Kathy Bates, Annette Bening, Albert Brooks, Michael Douglas, Kiefer Sutherland, Jerry O'Connell and Mandy Patinkin.
Cam Thomas scored 30 points after missing 20 games with a left hamstring strain, and the Brooklyn Nets defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday night.
The Patriots and Jets play Sunday as New England eyes a potential AFC East title.
Karl-Anthony Towns had 36 points with 16 rebounds, Jalen Brunson added 34 points and the Knicks defeated the Hawks Hawks 128-125 on Saturday night.
Defenseman Jakob Chychrun scored in overtime and Logan Thompson made 35 saves as the Capitals beat the Devils 4-3 on Saturday night.
David Rittich made 27 saves for his ninth career shutout, and the Islanders beat the Rangers 2-0 on Saturday night.
Drumming, dance and hands-on workshops marked the 18th year the Brooklyn Children's Museum is hosting what leaders call New York City's largest family Kwanzaa festival.
Federal funding cuts have left local organizations struggling to meet growing needs, prompting a borough-wide fundraising push to support food access, housing and other essential services.
What began as a middle school project has grown into hundreds of handwritten messages left across New York City, offering encouragement to strangers and revealing how a small gesture can resonate for weeks.
NYC says center-running bus lanes will speed up commutes and improve safety on one of Brooklyn's busiest corridors, but critics aren't so sure.
Nine Brooklyn Football Club partner bars are collecting shelf-stable food and winter coats to benefit 10 local schools.
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.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Dogs got decked out for the annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade in New York City's East Village on Saturday.
Cosplayers flooded New York City's Javits Center in October 2024 for the annual New York Comic Con convention.
The owner of Lark Street Music in Teaneck said the suspect returned the two mandolins to the store and left a note.
More than 60 people across at least 22 states, including New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, have gotten sick with salmonella linked to raw oysters, the CDC says.
President Trump's meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy could prove pivotal in efforts to end the Russia-Ukraine war. CBS News' Wendy Gillette reports.
It took firefighters about two hours to get the fire in Queens under control, officials said.
The holiday weekend has been a headache for some flyers, and incoming weather could make it worse. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
