Pope Swag Becomes Big Business, From Bobbleheads To The 'Popetini'
Pope Francis' visit to the U.S. can be a big boost to local businesses – with merchants selling everything from dolls to buttons, and even beer.
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Pope Francis' visit to the U.S. can be a big boost to local businesses – with merchants selling everything from dolls to buttons, and even beer.
It's a brave new world when it comes to school security, with ever-changing technology making it hard for schools to keep up.
Kara Fragola, 17, who attends Maria Regina High School in Hartsdale, was among 12 high school seniors in the New York Archdiocese selected for their academics and spirituality to meet the pope.
A line of children shrieked and chanted "Holy Father, we love you!'' as he made his way along a barricade outside Our Lady of Angels School.
The National September 11 Memorial & Museum has opened its doors to heads of state, Medal of Honor recipients and most importantly the families of those lost. But Pope Francis represents the highest and holiest profile visitor to date.
Republicans have raised questions about thousands of emails that she has deleted on grounds that they were private in nature.
Pope Francis was making his way through the city on Friday, bringing throngs of onlookers, many road closures, and mass transit disruptions in Manhattan.
The wave of cheers was awestriking as Pope Francis appeared in the distance on West Drive in the Popemobile. But the experience wasn't only about Pope Francis himself.
Cuomo and Castro met Friday afternoon at the Cuban mission to the United Nations in New York City.
Security was tight as Pope Francis greeted onlookers along Central Park's West Drive between 72nd and 60th streets Friday.
Pope Francis celebrates Mass at Madison Square Garden on Sept. 25, 2015.
Read the full transcript of the Pope's Holy Mass delivered on September 25, 2015.
Nicholas Nieto said his mother's friend offered him $100 for his ticket, but he turned her down.
The IDNYC card has been issued to some 540,000 residents of the city, regardless of immigration status.
Tens of thousands of faithful crowded Central Park for a glimpse of Pope Francis on Sept. 25, 2015.
Police are asking for help finding Anthony Robinson, 42, who allegedly raped two women in the same area in the Bronx.
A man was arrested after police said he threw Molotov cocktails at Iglesia Bautista El Mesias and the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses in Queens.
The new American Express headquarters will become the final commercial office building at the World Trade Center complex by 2031.
Cooling tower testing continues on New York City's Upper East Side as the number of Legionnaires' disease cases continues to grow.
A suspect has been arrested in connection to a Fourth of July shooting in Coney Island.
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.
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.
Homes and roads were inundated with floodwaters as strong storms swept through the Tri-State Area on Monday.
A roof partially collapsed Monday morning at a BJ's Wholesale Club amid heavy flooding in Ocean Township, N.J.
A whale that surfaced for air slammed into a New Jersey fire department's boat, capsizing it as it headed back from helping with Fourth of July security near New York City.
While the rain has taken place throughout the day, the possibility of thunderstorms in the New York City area will remain for the rest of the night.
A community in Bergen County, New Jersey, was hit hard by Saturday's thunderstorms. Sheer devastation was visible in one Paramus neighborhood.
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.
The CBIZ Workplace Challenge is back. The 3.5 run-walk was formerly known as the Marcum Workplace Challenge. It will be held at Jones Beach on Tuesday, July 28, 2026.
The mother of the little girl who prosecutors say endured months of torture before her death is now accusing Suffolk County and her school district of failing to protect her.
Two Long Island children were burned while trying a viral challenge involving a popular squishy toy, officials say. As a result, the Nassau County fire marshal has issued a warning.
A little girl was on vacation in Southampton when she was swept away by a creek and drowned in a Long Island bay, according to police.
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.
The damages were awarded to Carroll, a writer, by a 2023 jury in a civil sexual abuse and defamation case.
The mother of the little girl who prosecutors say endured months of torture before her death is now accusing Suffolk County and her school district of failing to protect her.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Tampa Bay Rays beat the New York Yankees 3-0 on Wednesday night to extend their AL East lead to five games.
Phil Regan, who pitched for four major league teams over 13 years before spending five more decades in the game as a coach, manager and scout, has died.
Tyler Tolbert tied an MLB record with hits in 12 consecutive plate appearances, finishing 5-for-6 on Tuesday night and powering the Royals to a 16-12 win over the Mets.
Hunter Feduccia and Yandy Diaz hit consecutive home runs in the fourth inning, Ian Seymour struck out 12 and the Rays beat the Yankees 6-4 on Tuesday night.
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.
Iran launched more missiles at U.S. allies Thursday and said at least 14 people were killed in U.S. airstrikes over the last two days of escalating tit-for-tat strikes. CBS News' Jarred Hill reports.
A game worn jersey that carried the Knicks to their NBA Finals win sold for big bucks on Wednesday.
The education department is launching a pilot program for digital student OMNY cards, downloaded onto the students' phones.
Diyorjon Sobirjonov was allegedly driving while intoxicated at the time of the crash that left three people critically injured including 2 NYPD officers.
A 36-year-old man was arrested after he targeted two churches with Molotov cocktails in Queens. Both incidents caused small fires at the buildings, according to police.
