Brooklyn Eighth-Grader Becomes A Published Author -- Twice
An amazing young author just had her second book published – and she is still in middle school.
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An amazing young author just had her second book published – and she is still in middle school.
Police said Friday that they will get a subpoena to find out who sent two boxes of condoms to an 8-year-old girl on Staten Island.
A Staten Island couple has been left horrified after a package containing condoms was mailed to their 8-year-old daughter.
Experts say items already marked down 70 percent before the holiday may now be slashed another 30 to 50 percent.
The Department of Justice is investigating the credit and debit card security breach that affected more than 40 million Target shoppers.
The Seattle-based e-commerce giant reached a deal with state officials in February to begin charging sales tax. As part of the deal, Amazon agreed to open a $50 million distribution center in the state and in exchange, Connecticut won't seek back taxes.
The unit at Amazon that runs Web servers for other companies ran into problems Sunday, leading to outages or slowdowns on several popular websites.
The retailer also promised to spend $50 million to build an order-fulfillment center at an unspecified site and create hundreds of jobs.
Amazon employees will pick, pack and ship items for customers at the 1-million-square-foot center in Robbinsville, which the company plans to occupy in early 2014.
Less than a week before Christmas, one gift many of us could get this season is an e-mail gift certificate. But there are some important things you need to know first.
The money has to go a little further this year. Here are some of our favorite sites to visit for deals on Cyber Monday and throughout the holiday season.
Father's Day is fast approaching. But don't fret; CBS Local did the browsing for you. Find dad-friendly gifts for any budget.
Spend Mother's Day appreciating mom, but don't forget the gift! Check out this online gift guide for options to make her holiday unforgettable.
When it comes to making purchases online let the buyer beware that even well-known websites could be scammers in disguise.
You may sell things online as a hobby, but the government may now consider you a business and it will cost you.
Amazon collects no sales taxes from New Jersey customers now, but would be required to do so if it opens warehouses here.
Yielding to strong opposition from the high tech community, Senate and House leaders said Friday they will put off further action on legislation to combat online piracy.
There is two days left until Christmas and if you're waiting on last-minute online orders to arrive, you may be disappointed.
Retailers are hoping this year's holiday spending spree will continue with Cyber Monday.
With the holiday season upon us, it's time to think about that shopping list. Here are a few gift ideas for those creative types.
Uncovering worthy gifts for the adventurous world traveler can be difficult. From a travel diary to a language course to a tricked-out Nikon camera, presents that are both fun and useful are the way to go.
Federal authorities say a crew of Internet bandits devised an international scheme to hijack more than 4 million computers worldwide to generate at least $14 million in fraudulent profits.
The state could expect up to $9.4 million a year in additional revenue if remote sellers, including Amazon, complied with the new law, according to an estimate by the General Assembly's Office of Fiscal Analysis.
Scores of websites and Internet services like Foursquare and Reddit are down or have limited availability because of problems at a data center run by Amazon.com.
Amazon.com is no longer selling a self-published guide for pedophiles.
A woman was found dead in her Brooklyn home Saturday, leaving the neighborhood in shock.
A small plane crashed into a lake in West Milford, New Jersey, on Saturday.
There will be no horse carriage rides in Central Park until Tuesday in the wake of a tourist's tragic death, according to the union representing carriage drivers.
Adventureland reopened Saturday, but its new Wave Twister ride remained closed one day after 15 kids and one adult were stranded on the ride for hours.
Sal Stewart tied a career high with six RBIs and the Reds pulled away for a 10-2 rout of the Yankees on Saturday.
A woman was found dead in her Brooklyn home Saturday, leaving the neighborhood in shock.
There will be no horse carriage rides in Central Park until Tuesday in the wake of a tourist's tragic death, according to the union representing carriage drivers.
Adventureland reopened Saturday, but its new Wave Twister ride remained closed one day after 15 kids and one adult were stranded on the ride for hours.
Fifteen children and one adult were rescued Friday evening after they got stuck on a ride at Long Island's Adventureland amusement park.
An off-duty EMT jumped into action at the Knicks parade Thursday when a man appeared to be suffering from an overdose.
Weather will be tranquil and pleasant in the New York City area for Father's Day weekend as summer officially begins.
Dangerous heat is building across the Tri-State Area with the threat of severe storms, making Thursday and Friday First Alert Weather Days.
Thursday and Friday will be First Alert Weather Days in the New York City area, with high temperatures and the chance for strong storms.
The Stamford Fire Department said high winds ripped the 3,000-square-foot flag off the pole atop the WWE building and sent it flying into electrical wires.
Storms hit the New York City area on Saturday, bringing damaging winds, hail and downpours across the region.
A small plane crashed into a lake in West Milford, New Jersey, on Saturday.
The community of Paterson, New Jersey, gathered Friday to root on one of their own in the World Cup.
A West Milford, New Jersey, homeowner says her poodle, named Squilliam, helped her escape a house fire early Friday morning.
Weather will be tranquil and pleasant in the New York City area for Father's Day weekend as summer officially begins.
The official warning comes after incidents between coyotes and dogs in North Haledon and Glen Rock.
Firefighters in Hempstead used a ladder truck to free a seagull that got tangled in a rope above a busy street.
Adventureland reopened Saturday, but its new Wave Twister ride remained closed one day after 15 kids and one adult were stranded on the ride for hours.
Fifteen children and one adult were rescued Friday evening after they got stuck on a ride at Long Island's Adventureland amusement park.
Firefighters responded to Adventureland amusement park on Long Island after a ride got stuck Friday night. Dan Rice reports from Chopper 2.
Surveillance video shows a father and a smoke shop owner stop a would-be carjacker from driving away with two children on Long Island.
The Justice Department says it's released "every document required by the Epstein Files Transparency Act," but CBS News has identified numerous gaps.
Sen. Bernie Sanders and NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani joined forces Thursday in a last-minute attempt to help three left-of-center congressional candidates win their primaries.
After a tourist from India suffered fatal injuries when horse carriages collided in Central Park, the NYC Council said it will consider banning the attractions entirely.
The New York Knicks are planning to visit the White House, owner James Dolan said Wednesday, marking a first for an NBA Finals winner during President Trump's time in office.
In an exclusive interview with CBS News, retired Justice Arthur Engoron reflected on the highs and lows of the 2023 Trump civil fraud trial.
An off-duty EMT jumped into action at the Knicks parade Thursday when a man appeared to be suffering from an overdose.
New York broadcast giant Bill Ritter announced Friday he is stepping down from the WABC anchor desk after being diagnosed with early stage Alzheimer's.
For half a century, The Valerie Fund has been dedicated to providing care to children with cancer and blood disorders.
A New Jersey nonprofit called The Valerie Fund is celebrating 50 years of providing comprehensive care to children with cancer and blood disorders.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill is urging people to donate blood ahead of the summer months.
Claude Guillemot and a flight instructor were flying in a twin-motor Cessna 421 on Friday evening. An investigation into the crash is underway.
James Burrows directed more than 1,000 episodes of television, including every episode of the original "Will & Grace."
A New York Knicks documentary series is in the works from director and Knicks superfan Ben Stiller.
New York broadcast giant Bill Ritter announced Friday he is stepping down from the WABC anchor desk after being diagnosed with early stage Alzheimer's.
Taylor Swift attended Game 4 of the NBA Finals between the Knicks and Spurs at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday.
Sal Stewart tied a career high with six RBIs and the Reds pulled away for a 10-2 rout of the Yankees on Saturday.
The community of Paterson, New Jersey, gathered Friday to root on one of their own in the World Cup.
The New York Yankees beat the Cincinnati Reds 5-0 on Friday night.
In front of a roaring Seattle crowd, the U.S. men's soccer team on Friday defeated Australia in its second World Cup match, clinching a spot in the Round of 32 in the process.
Juan Soto hit two solo homers and made a sliding catch in the left-field corner to rob Bryce Harper of a run-scoring hit as the New York Mets defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 6-4.
Experts say the team's title run created a feeling of collective joy and connection, while some local businesses are also seeing a boost from the celebration.
Knicks fans who couldn't make it to Thursday's parade still found a way to celebrate across New York in true blue-and-orange fashion.
A vending machine in Coney Island is offering something unusual alongside the neighborhood's classic attractions: original artwork from local artists.
A years-long battle is intensifying over the future of an old rail line in Queens that was abandoned after a fire over 50 years ago.
Harlem's historic Cotton Club recently announced it was up for sale. The news comes as jazz clubs across the borough disappear.
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.
CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock has your weather forecast for June 20 at 11 p.m.
The Dear Summer Festival was held at Citi Field on Saturday to say goodbye to spring.
Firefighters in Hempstead used a ladder truck to free a seagull that got tangled in a rope above a busy street.
Horse carriage rides in Central Park have been suspended until Tuesday while drivers undergo safety training following a tourist's death. Ali Bauman reports.
Police are searching for a gunman after two men were shot inside a Brooklyn concert venue early Friday morning.
