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There's a costume controversy in New Jersey surrounding the Jewish holiday of Purim.
Normally, "The Rock" seats nearly 20,000 people, but due to restrictions 1,800 fans are expected Tuesday night.
Weeks turned into months. Face coverings became the mandatory accessory, keeping our distance an urgent safety measure, and long standing inequities could no longer be denied.
It was New Year's Eve 2019 when word began to trickle out of a cluster of viral pneumonias of unknown origin in Wuhan, a city of 11 million people in central China.
More students are returning to the classroom. But with masks, social distancing and random COVID-19 testing, school is now a very different experience.
The pandemic-fueled economic crisis has forced many people to face tough new realities. Some industries have barely survived, but others have found a way to thrive.
From mass distribution sites in the heart of New York City, to handmade blessing boxes in suburban New Jersey, it seems no neighborhood hid from the hunger crisis cased by COVID.
The coronavirus pandemic brought on the most significant disruption to the sporting calendar since World War II.
More than 70 million doses have been administered across the country, but the rollout has been plagued with issues, delaying vaccination goals.
Teachers are next in line for the COVID vaccine in New Jersey in an effort to get kids back in the classroom.
New Jersey's move to legalize marijuana isn't just a revenue maker. It will also help communities that were disproportionately impacted by its prohibition.
Daily vaccinations are now at 1.7 million Americans, with the total now over 49 million who have gotten at least one shot.
It was March 4 of last year when New Jersey saw its first case of COVID-19. It was the same time that Murphy had been diagnosed with a malignant tumor on his kidney.
A spokesperson for Judge Salas confirmed the federal judge is returning to work.
Anyone who double-parks, blocks a bus stop, or idles in bus lanes part of the Automated Camera Enforcement Program is likely getting a ticket.
Scattered flash flooding, some severe thunderstorms and downpours are returning to the New York and New Jersey area Friday.
Viral online competitions offer thousands of dollars in prizes and donate part of the money raised to charity, but what should you know before you enter or donate?
The developer behind the East Side high rise that sparked stability concerns and evacuations this week is currently facing two lawsuits.
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.
Scattered flash flooding, some severe thunderstorms and downpours are returning to the New York and New Jersey area Friday.
Thursday's flood warnings have been canceled for New York City and New Jersey, but storms are expected to return Friday.
Severe thunderstorms swept through New York and New Jersey on Saturday night, causing damage amid Fourth of July festivities.
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.
Nadine Menendez is starting her 54-month sentence for her role in a federal bribery scheme with her husband.
Scattered flash flooding, some severe thunderstorms and downpours are returning to the New York and New Jersey area Friday.
Lightning apparently struck a home and sparked a fire in New Jersey amid torrential storms Thursday.
Thursday's flood warnings have been canceled for New York City and New Jersey, but storms are expected to return Friday.
Homes and roads were inundated with floodwaters as strong storms swept through the Tri-State Area on Monday.
Scattered flash flooding, some severe thunderstorms and downpours are returning to the New York and New Jersey area 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.
Thursday's flood warnings have been canceled for New York City and New Jersey, but storms are expected to return Friday.
Three arrests have been made in a large-scale mail-theft scheme that struck over and over again right outside of Long Island post offices.
Nadine Menendez is starting her 54-month sentence for her role in a federal bribery scheme with her husband.
New York City has tested about 150 cooling towers for Legionella bacteria and detected it in at least one on Manhattan's Upper East side.
Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner is suspending his campaign against GOP Sen. Susan Collins, after a woman accused him of sexually assaulting her five years ago.
The former Pfizer building in Midtown is among the largest office-to-residential building conversions in New York City history. The City Council has recently paved the way for similar projects.
Prosecutors revealed that the roommate of the man accused of assassinating Charlie Kirk was given "use immunity" in exchange for providing recorded video statements to investigators about the case.
New York City has tested about 150 cooling towers for Legionella bacteria and detected it in at least one on Manhattan's Upper East side.
Cooling tower testing continues on New York City's Upper East Side as the number of Legionnaires' disease cases continues to grow.
Nearly 300 cases of cyclosporiasis have been reported in New York City alone over the past two months, health officials said Wednesday.
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.
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.
The nominations for the 78th annual Primetime Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday morning in Los Angeles, with the final season of HBO Max's "Hacks" setting a new record for the most nominations in a single year for a comedy series.
"Dolly: A True Original Musical" will take viewers on a journey of the singer's life at the St. James Theatre on West 44th Street.
The Empire State Building lit up in blue for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding Friday night.
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.
Sean Manaea had his longest start in 21 months for the Mets, who won a series for just the third time since June 1.
Christian Pulisic was diagnosed with a fractured right leg, the U.S. Soccer Federation announced Thursday.
Jalen Brunson's jersey that he wore during Game 1 of the NBA Finals sold for more than $1 million at an auction Wednesday.
Jared Young was plunked with the bases loaded in the eighth inning, sparking a five-run rally that lifted the Mets to a 6-2 win over the Royals.
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.
Brooklyn residents say loose boards and protruding nails on the Coney Island boardwalk have caused serious injuries.
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.
Jay-Z is putting on three shows over the weekend at Yankee Stadium to commemorate the 30th anniversary of his "Reasonable Doubt " album.
The map includes 30 immigrant enclaves but Little Italy isn't on the map. Jewish and Irish neighborhood are also not included.
Nadine Menendez is set to start her 4.5-year prison sentence on Friday after a judge denied her request to delay the start until October.
Mediators are pushing to keep talks going after the United States and Iran exchange of strikes, escalating tensions. CBS News' Jarred Hill reports.
The two powerhouse teams of England and Norway are set to face off, and England fans in New York City are fired up. CBS News New York's Luis Miguel Echegaray reports.
