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New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie said Monday that the state's share of New Jersey's share of $60.4 million in proposed federal aid would be sufficient to cover rebuilding costs after Superstorm Sandy.
He is the son of a Japanese mother and an American father of German and Irish heritage who was serving in the U.S. Navy.
Less than a week after being admitted, former New York City Mayor Ed Koch was wheeled out of New York-Presbyterian Hospital on Monday.
Newark, N.J. Mayor Cory Booker has been living on food stamps since Tuesday, and realized a couple of days in that he forgot to buy products with caffeine when he shopped for the weeklong challenge.
Former Mayor Ed Koch will be released from the hospital Monday morning after six days of treatment for pneumonia and the flu.
Booker said he will be thoughtful in his decision, but noted he doesn't have much time to decide whether he'll challenge Gov. Chris Christie for the seat.
Conservative blogger Pamela Geller has purchased more ad space at New York City subway stops and Metro North stations displaying anti-Islam messages.
New Jersey Attorney General Jeffrey Chiesa has filed a lawsuit against the organizer of a planned post-Superstorm Sandy "reconstruction summit."
A scene of chaos erupted in Westchester County this week, as lawmakers passed a budget bill after all but two Democrats walked out of the meeting.
Superstorm Sandy victims had their sights Saturday on Washington, D.C., hoping to avoid political gridlock as they work to get the money needed to recover from the storm.
Tri-State Area lawmakers and officials made visits to Washington this week to talk to President Barack Obama and members of Congress about the impact of storm and what's needed for recovery.
New Jersey Gov. Christie cannot stop talking about his new BFF Bruce Springsteen.
Factcheck.org's Rob Farley told WCBS 880's Wayne Cabot that "both sides" are doing the deceiving.
"That's not something that should be made quickly. It should be made with sober, deliberative thought about how I can best serve and hopefully the voters might support me," Booker said.
There is heavy-hitting support for MTA Chairman Joe Lhota, a man who got high marks for his handling of Sandy.
The city's Department of Transportation says slow zones have been set up at more than 200 locations, with 800 expected to be in place by the end of the year.
New York City leaders are unveiling their plan for security around events for Jewish high holidays and 9/11.
The fire station across from the World Trade Center has become a key stop along the route for visiting the site of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks that killed nearly 3,000 people.
The man accused of violently storming Central Synagogue in New York City in August pleaded not guilty to federal hate crime charges.
Newly released documents are raising tough questions about what first responders were told about the air they were breathing after the 9/11 attacks.
After a week filled with periods of storminess and high humidity, a calmer and drier weather pattern is settling in for the holiday weekend.
Severe storms returned to the Tri-State Area, making it a soggy Thursday morning.
The rain returns Tuesday with the possibility of severe storms and downpours that can cause flash flooding in the New York City area.
Activity by ICE agents is putting a chill on the economy in parts of Connecticut after an estimated 100 people were recently grabbed off the streets of Danbury and other communities.
A First Alert Weather Day has been issued for Tuesday and Wednesday due to the threat of strong to severe thunderstorms.
A cosmetic treatment that promises breast enhancement without surgery is now at the center of a fight over who regulates human tissue in New York.
More than 41,000 students are heading back to class across Newark, New Jersey, Tuesday following 11 weeks of summer vacation.
Some are calling for Macklemore to be removed from Ed Sheeran's Loop tour after he used part of his opening performance on Friday and Saturday nights at MetLife Stadium to share his pro-Palestinian views about the war in Gaza.
Passaic's Mexican Independence Day Parade has been postponed, with officials citing concerns about recent arrests by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
A fast-moving fire early Sunday morning forced a woman to jump from a third-floor window in Elizabeth, New Jersey. City officials said the 50-year-old landed in the driveway of 470 Jefferson Ave.
Police in Suffolk County, Long Island, say a woman found dead inside her home Thursday was murdered. Her body was found by a family member inside her Sayville home. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
A Sayville woman was found dead Thursday night, and police said they believe she was a victim of violence. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
A 62-year-old woman was found dead inside her Sayville home Thursday night. Police say she was a victim of violence.
Police on Long Island recently impounded an imitation presidential limousine that was part of a mock motorcade and carrying a President Trump look-alike.
Massive whale sharks were recently spotted surfacing right next to a boat near New York City, turning an ordinary day on the water into an extraordinary encounter.
Tough choices had to be made in the aftermath of the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks, including when it would be safe to reopen Lower Manhattan.
New York City officials released thousands of previously unseen documents questioning the air quality at Ground Zero following the 9/11 attacks.
Canada's steep retaliatory tariffs on $20 billion in U.S. goods took effect just after midnight ET on Tuesday, deepening the trade war between the two countries.
Some are calling for Macklemore to be removed from Ed Sheeran's Loop tour after he used part of his opening performance on Friday and Saturday nights at MetLife Stadium to share his pro-Palestinian views about the war in Gaza.
Passaic's Mexican Independence Day Parade has been postponed, with officials citing concerns about recent arrests by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
A cosmetic treatment that promises breast enhancement without surgery is now at the center of a fight over who regulates human tissue in New York.
Twenty-five years after the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, the health threat hasn't ended for many survivors.
New York City officials released thousands of previously unseen documents questioning the air quality at Ground Zero following the 9/11 attacks.
A new study from NYU shows that the number of American children taking GLP-1s for weight loss has increased 300-fold since 2019.
A report released Tuesday is offering a new glimpse into the health impact the 9/11 attacks continue to have on FDNY first responders.
Grammy and Emmy Award-winning musician Lizzo made a surprise visit to meet Brooklyn students and debut her new children's book.
Some are calling for Macklemore to be removed from Ed Sheeran's Loop tour after he used part of his opening performance on Friday and Saturday nights at MetLife Stadium to share his pro-Palestinian views about the war in Gaza.
The Met's decision to highlight the work by designer John Galliano sparked widespread controversy due to his history of antisemitic and racist comments.
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
President Trump said that he would be "lowering the American flag" throughout the nation for one week in Dolly Parton's honor.
The New York Yankees beat the Colorado Rockies 5-3 on Tuesday night to clinch their 34th straight winning season.
Aaron Judge was reinstated from the 60-day injured list Monday night by the New York Yankees.
Bo Bichette's go-ahead single and Ewing's 2-run double turned a 4-3 deficit into a 7-4 Mets lead.
Fernando Tatis Jr., Jake Cronenworth and Manny Machado hit consecutive home runs off Gerrit Cole to open the bottom of the first inning, and the Padres held off the Yankees 4-3 on Sunday.
Bo Bichette launched a go-ahead three-run homer with two outs in the eighth inning after an intentional walk to Juan Soto, and the Mets rallied for a 4-2 victory over the Giants on Sunday.
Former Mets players from the 2001 season were at Ladder 25 on the Upper West Side on Tuesday.
Grammy and Emmy Award-winning musician Lizzo made a surprise visit to meet Brooklyn students and debut her new children's book.
A Bronx pizzeria is proving that kindness is contagious by giving slices to hungry New Yorkers.
Brooklyn Community Services says keeping its mobile shower program running is becoming increasingly difficult as the costs of fuel, hygiene products and other expenses rise.
The Brooklyn family traces its roots to Pieter Claesen Wyckoff, who arrived in the New World 400 years ago. Today, descendants connect through reunions, Zoom calls and a massive genealogical database.
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.
A Delta spokesperson said "fumes were detected in the cabin" of Flight 1390, prompting the flight crew to declare an emergency.
Nassau County prosecutors announced the indictment of a man and several co-conspirators accused in a drug operation run out of Jamaica, Queens.
A Yonkers fire was so out of control that it spread to the home next door and took the life of a 28-year-old man.
The NYPD and NYC mayor will hold a briefing about security Wednesday afternoon. CBS News New York's Aziza Shuler reports.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani was at the Intrepid to help pack non-perishable meals for those in need, marking one of the many service events being held this week.
