Ball drop test held in Times Square as NYE preparations ramp up
A successful ball drop test on the eve of New Year's Eve means the party's ready to get started in Times Square.
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A successful ball drop test on the eve of New Year's Eve means the party's ready to get started in Times Square.
The family members were identified as Watson Morgan, Ornela Morgan, and their two sons, ages 10 and 12.
Citizen video shows flames shooting out of the windows of an apartment on the second floor.
Police say the officers crashed into another vehicle and a parked car during a pursuit. A pedestrian was also hit.
Police said the man fired a shot at MTA officers after they used a stun gun on him.
Police say a 16-year-old boy was stabbed in the stomach after getting into an argument with someone.
Investigators say the driver of a BMW ran a light and crashed into an unmarked NYPD car.
The NYPD and FBI are preparing to secure Times Square for the hundreds of thousands of visitors expected at Sunday's New Year's Eve celebration.
Thousands of pounds of confetti will be released at midnight, containing wishes from people who submitted them at the New Year's Eve Wishing Wall.
The mayor's executive order limits drop-offs to 8:30 a.m. to noon Monday through Friday at Port Authority.
Sources tell CBS New York four juveniles are being questioned.
This past month has seen above-average warmth, which has placed it in second place for the warmest December ever.
New DOT rules will prohibit vending on pedestrian walkways and bike lanes on city bridges.
Michael Rompa, arrested after crashing into dozens of cars during a miles-long police chase in a stolen truck, is linked to several other crimes, according to the NYPD.
Friday starts off cloudy with spotty rain showers, but we'll see some brighter breaks heading into the evening. Temperatures are mild with highs around 54.
