Bronx Zoo elephant Happy euthanized at age 55 after suffering health problems
Happy, a Bronx Zoo elephant who became the crux of a closely watched animal rights case, has been euthanized at age 55, the zoo said Wednesday.
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Happy, a Bronx Zoo elephant who became the crux of a closely watched animal rights case, has been euthanized at age 55, the zoo said Wednesday.
Sad news from the Bronx Zoo – Happy the elephant has died.
A Bronx Zoo animal keeper was taken to a local hospital after being nipped by a reptile.
The red fox was found on a cargo ship that was entering the Port of New York and New Jersey from England.
Two endangered collared lemur twins made their debut at the Bronx Zoo's Madagascar! exhibit over the weekend.
Two collared lemurs were born at the Bronx Zoo in March and can now be seen inside their habitat at the Madagascar! exhibit.
The toucans were transported to the Bronx Zoo in poor condition after being found stuffed inside the dashboard of a car at the United States-Mexico border.
Bronx Zoo staff helped rehabilitate 14 toucans after they were found stuffed inside the dashboard of a car at the United States-Mexico border.
There's a baby boom at the Bronx Zoo.
A red fox was discovered on a ship that arrived at the Port of New York and New Jersey from England. It is now enjoying a new home at the Bronx Zoo.
Bronx Zoo staff welcomed an endangered pygmy slow loris, which is the first primate born at the zoo's new exhibit.
The Bronx Zoo held a contest Tuesday to see which New York City borough produces the best-tasting honey.
The Bronx Zoo has a new addition – an American bison calf born on Earth Day.
The Bronx Zoo has come up with a creative way to help raise a king vulture chick.
The Bronx Zoo has come up with a creative way to help raise a king vulture chick.
Thousands of people took part in the 17th annual Wildlife Conservation Society Run through the Bronx Zoo on Saturday.
The Dinosaur Safari is returning to the Bronx Zoo this spring with some new friends. The exhibit opens April 12.
The Bronx Zoo is debuting its newest member – a rare, baby silvered langur.
The Bronx Zoo had its first ever float in the 2024 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, as it celebrates its 125th birthday.
The 2024 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade is fast approaching, and this year's fleet of floats brings old favorites along with some new designs. CBS News New York's Nick Caloway brings us a sneak peek.
Tickets are now on sale for Holiday Lights at the Bronx Zoo.
A red-crowned crane chick is debuting at the Bronx Zoo. Red-crowned cranes are one of the largest and most threatened crane species in the world.
Some of the remains of Flaco, the famous Central Park owl, will be transferred to the Museum of Natural History.
More than 5,000 people ran in the Run for the Wild road race Saturday at the Bronx Zoo to benefit the Wildlife Conservation Society.
The iconic wildlife facility first opened its gates to animal lovers in 1899.
The 2026 Queens Pride Parade steps off today. Here's what to know about the route, street closures and more.
Tensions rose once again this weekend outside Delaney Hall in Newark after the mayor scaled back local law enforcement.
Saturday night's Red Sox-Yankees game was postponed due to rain and rescheduled.
Golden Tempo made Cherie DeVaux the first woman to train a Kentucky Derby winner and the second woman to train a Belmont Stakes winner.
Saturday was New York City's annual Missing Persons Day, hosted by the city's Office of Chief Medical Examiner.
The 2026 Queens Pride Parade steps off today. Here's what to know about the route, street closures and more.
Saturday was New York City's annual Missing Persons Day, hosted by the city's Office of Chief Medical Examiner.
An 18-year-old pleaded guilty Thursday to murder and weapons charges in connection to a deadly shooting at a Long Island house party in 2025.
Storms hit the New York City area on Saturday, bringing damaging winds, hail and downpours across the region.
The NYPD said some of the rowdiest fans started climbing on light poles, food carts and subway entrances after the Knicks took a 2-0 NBA Finals lead against the Spurs.
Storms hit the New York City area on Saturday, bringing damaging winds, hail and downpours across the region.
It's unseasonably warm in New York City on Wednesday as humidity adds to the summer-like weather. There's also a slight chance for showers in parts of the Tri-State Area.
It's back to feeling like spring, and even summer on some days, as warm weather and sunshine return to the New York area.
A final round of showers is moving through the New York area in the morning before the rest of the week turns much drier and warmer.
The New York area is off to a soggy start to the unofficial kickoff of summer with rainy weather this Memorial Day Weekend.
Tensions rose once again this weekend outside Delaney Hall in Newark after the mayor scaled back local law enforcement.
For half a century, The Valerie Fund has been dedicated to providing care to children with cancer and blood disorders.
Storms hit the New York City area on Saturday, bringing damaging winds, hail and downpours across the region.
A New Jersey nonprofit called The Valerie Fund is celebrating 50 years of providing comprehensive care to children with cancer and blood disorders.
A child died and five people, including a firefighter and police officer, were hurt after flames broke out at a home in Perth Amboy, New Jersey.
An 18-year-old pleaded guilty Thursday to murder and weapons charges in connection to a deadly shooting at a Long Island house party in 2025.
Storms hit the New York City area on Saturday, bringing damaging winds, hail and downpours across the region.
EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin, who is from Long Island, returned to his home turf Friday to spread the word on what is right with the agency.
A Long Island jury found Steven Schwally guilty of 2nd degree murder for ramming his car into a Deer Park nail salon while drunk.
John Gotti's grandson Carmine Gotti Agnello was arrested Wednesday for allegedly assaulting a woman, Nassau County Police said.
As President Trump prepares to watch the New York Knicks take on the San Antonio Spurs at Madison Square Garden, officials are planning for a heightened security posture, sources said.
EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin, who is from Long Island, returned to his home turf Friday to spread the word on what is right with the agency.
In a CBS News interview, White House border czar Tom Homan defended conditions at the Delaney Hall ICE detention center, amid intense protests over the New Jersey facility. "
Newark Mayor Ras Baraka said Thursday he is scaling back police at Delaney Hall. The announcement followed the arrests of two protesters on Wednesday night.
President Trump, a native New Yorker and self-described Knicks fan, said he was invited to attend a Knicks playoff game by the team's owner James Dolan, who has donated to his political campaigns.
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.
There's no vaccine for the Bourbon virus, nor medicine to treat it, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Marie Francillion was diagnosed with lung cancer after she was feeling heartburn and shoulder pain. She said she's able to remain hopeful and spend more time with her family because of a different type of treatment.
Madonna performed a surprise concert in Times Square weeks before the release of her "Confessions II" album.
Knicks superfan Spike Lee stopped by CBS Mornings to give his thoughts as the Knicks get set to play in the NBA Finals, and he offered his prediction, too.
The 25th edition of the film and media festival opens on Wednesday, showcasing more than 100 world premiere documentaries and narrative features, as well as short films, live music, podcasts and conversations with leading entertainment figures.
Peabo Bryson, a two-time Grammy-winning singer and songwriter known for Disney movie hits "Beauty and the Beast" and "A Whole New World," has died at age 75.
Not many people know Hollywood icon Marilyn Monroe's splash to stardom began at a Long Island beach.
Saturday night's Red Sox-Yankees game was postponed due to rain and rescheduled.
Golden Tempo made Cherie DeVaux the first woman to train a Kentucky Derby winner and the second woman to train a Belmont Stakes winner.
Christian Scott threw 5 2/3 scoreless innings, Jared Young and Luis Torrens hit home runs and the New York Mets beat the San Diego Padres 5-0 on Friday.
The red-hot Knicks are going home, two wins away from an NBA championship that the capital of the world has been waiting to see for generations.
Willson Conteras homered and drove in three runs on Friday night to lead the Red Sox to a 5-3 victory over the Yankees.
Harlem's historic Cotton Club recently announced it was up for sale. The news comes as jazz clubs across the borough disappear.
Jasir Gipson was shot by a stray bullet at 5 years old while walking with his mother. More than a decade later, he's graduating from high school with nothing but a smile.
Garbage piling up near freight train tracks is frustrating many Maspeth residents.
Residents and elected officials are urging the MTA to reopen the Long Island Rail Road's former Elmhurst station, arguing that the neighborhood has outgrown its current transit options.
Before there was a Brooklyn, there was a flagpole, and since the earliest days of our country, it stood as a symbol of freedom and self-determination.
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 6 at 11 p.m.
A medical breakthrough is showing promise for Americans with Type 1 diabetes. It's an alternative for taking insulin without the injections. Mark Strassmann reports.
An NYPD officer was punched and another was bitten outside Madison Square Garden after the Knicks Game 2 watch party on Friday, police say. CBS News New York's Andrew Ramos reports.
Tensions rose once again outside Delaney Hall on Saturday after Newark's mayor scaled back local law enforcement. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
Saturday's stormy weather left a path of destruction across parts of the Tri-State Area.
