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Ports on the East Coast, including New York, are scrambling to prepare for larger ships that will be in use once the Panama Canal is expanded in 2014.
Owners of New York City's signature yellow cabs sued Wednesday over plans to let livery cars pick up passengers on the street outside the heart of Manhattan, turning to a court on the eve of an expected vote to put the proposal in action.
When it comes to making purchases online let the buyer beware that even well-known websites could be scammers in disguise.
Most drivers would probably tell you that they pay too much for auto insurance.
A "cash mob" is like a flash mob, but with a philanthropic twist. There are only three rules: Have fun, spend $20 and make three new friends.
The Sex Workers Project released a report Tuesday saying they want authorities to stop taking condoms as evidence in criminal cases, calling it unhealthy.
What do you do with your pet when you have to leave town? Typically, the options are board it or perhaps have a friend or neighbor take care of it. A new service hopes to expand the alternatives.
Paying for car insurance is a fact of life for drivers, but rates can run pretty high even for drivers who have never gotten into an accident.
Hurricane Irene was fickle as far as natural disasters are concerned, it devastated some areas while sparing others.
Westchester County Airport has reopened following a two-hour shutdown. The airport was shutdown due to a suspicious package which was found to be cleaning fluid, according to authorities.
Dole Food Co.'s fresh vegetables division is recalling 756 cases of bagged salad, because they could be contaminated with salmonella.
Dishwashers, beds and even bike seats can all turn into dangerous products if you're not careful about what you buy. CBS 2's Asa Aarons is here with a recall roundup.
A 7-Eleven is set to open between 2nd Avenue and 3rd Avenue at the end of the month, and some believe it will negatively change the character of the neighborhood.
Child car seat technology has made major advances in recent years, but a study indicates some car seats need to get back to basics to be effective.
Teachers at a school in Morningside Heights have come forward to speak up about mold in New York City public schools. One said she came forward because the school is making her sick and she wants everyone to know.
Specialized New York City public school programs Nest, Horizon, AIMS, Path and ACES will become available in 14 districts across the five boroughs starting in the fall.
A woman died after she was shot multiple times Monday night in the Wakefield section of the Bronx, according to police.
The Tri-State Area is dealing with extreme heat as cooling centers, pools, parks and other resources try to keep residents cool.
A heat advisory goes into effect from Tuesday to Wednesday for the Tri-State Area, with feels-like temperatures reaching into the 100s.
A Harlem mother says her dog was stolen inside a Manhattan subway station. A week later, an arrest has been made, but the dog has not been found.
The Tri-State Area is dealing with extreme heat as cooling centers, pools, parks and other resources try to keep residents cool.
A heat advisory goes into effect from Tuesday to Wednesday for the Tri-State Area, with feels-like temperatures reaching into the 100s.
A heat advisory goes into effect from Tuesday to Wednesday for NYC and the surrounding area, as feels-like temperatures could reach the 100s.
People in the New York City area should brace for more extreme weather this week.
Some storms returned to the New York City and New Jersey area on Friday.
The Tri-State Area is dealing with extreme heat as cooling centers, pools, parks and other resources try to keep residents cool.
A heat advisory goes into effect from Tuesday to Wednesday for the Tri-State Area, with feels-like temperatures reaching into the 100s.
Robots called "Daxbots" will be roaming around Hoboken to collect data on sidewalks, curb ramps and other pedestrian infrastructure.
The car owner started the vehicle, and it exploded, launching debris into homes, yards and across a road on Monday morning.
A heat advisory goes into effect from Tuesday to Wednesday for NYC and the surrounding area, as feels-like temperatures could reach the 100s.
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."
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.
Some storms returned to the New York City and New Jersey area on Friday.
The Smithtown Library on Long Island opened all of its doors Thursday, nearly two years after a wave of water flowed through the building during catastrophic flooding. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
Some people who watched the FourLeaf Air Show at Jones Beach over the weekend are claiming the colorful smoke from the performing planes damaged their boats.
Building new data centers in New York will be paused for a year in order to allow state officials to establish guidelines protecting residents and the environment, Gov. Kathy Hochul said.
An NYPD parking lot in the East Village in Lower Manhattan will soon transform into more affordable housing.
New York City has been accused of being too slow to respond to the homeless encampment growing between the Intrepid Museum and Javits Center.
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.
U.S. District Judge Kathleen Williams said President Trump's lawsuit against the IRS had been filed for an "improper purpose."
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 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.
Thirty-one people who were hospitalized with Legionnaires' disease on the Upper East Side have been discharged, New York City health officials said Saturday.
New Jersey is one of more than a dozen states that are working to collect, remove and destroy all of their aqueous film-forming foam.
Healthcare leaders in New York are warning of a potential caregiver crisis if TPS is permanently revoked from immigrant healthcare workers.
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
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 and some very special guests took over Yankee Stadium on Friday night, performing to a sold-out crowd.
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.
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.
Jordan Walker played spoiler in Philadelphia and homered on his last six swings to defeat Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber at Citizens Bank Park.
The New York Mets have stumbled into the All-Star break after their worst first half in 31 years.
Ben Rice hit a two-run triple in the top of the eighth inning to give the Yankees their third straight come-from-behind victory over the Nationals, 5-3 on Sunday.
The Red Sox extended their winning streak to nine by beating the New York Mets 3-2 Sunday.
The surging Red Sox extended their winning streak to eight games with a 4-0 victory over the Mets on Saturday.
Two Upper West Side children went on a mission to visit 40 playgrounds in one day, hoping to set a record.
Eddie Palmieri, the East Harlem legend who revolutionized Latin music, now has a street renamed in his honor.
Services for the UnderServed's urban gardens and beehives provide therapeutic opportunities for New Yorkers with intellectual and developmental disabilities and behavioral health challenges
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.
The Classical Theatre of Harlem's artistic director says Shakespeare's famous tragedy is more relevant today, though audiences can always expect a twist.
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.
The outbreak has spread across 31 states, including New York, sickening more than 3,000 people.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul will sign an executive order temporarily banning the state from approving permits for hyperscale data centers.
City officials say its making progress in tracking down the source of the outbreak on the Upper East Side, but the public still has many questions. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
The Greenpoint establishment is packed with fans who bring their energy every World Cup game. CBS News New York's Luis Miguel Echegaray reports.
The shooting was the second time in a week that ICE officers have used deadly force in the United States. CBS News New York's Chris Wragge reports.