Dinosaurs return to Bronx Zoo
The zoo's Dinosaur Safari returns for the first time since 2019.
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The zoo's Dinosaur Safari returns for the first time since 2019.
With just two days to go until Thanksgiving, many people are making their last minute purchases for the big meal.
Sources tell CBS2 a woman matching her description crossed a barrier near the lion exhibit Thursday afternoon and tossed roses and cash at the lions.
It's winter break and parents want to give their kids a break from technology. But they are finding the outdoor options are a little different this year due to the coronavirus pandemic.
It features dozens of animal lanterns, illuminated stilt walkers, ice carving demonstrations and costumed characters.
This year's experience will include a larger area of the zoo and will designed to accommodate social distancing.
That includes the Bronx, Central Park, Prospect Park and Queens zoos.
Phase 4 allows low-risk outdoor attractions, like zoos and botanical gardens, to reopen, too - places where people can practice social distancing.
Earlier this month, a tiger at the zoo was confirmed to have a case of COVID-19 and was believed to have caught the virus from a human handler.
The Wildlife Conservation Society's Bronx Zoo and New York Aquarium have virtual tours and live web cams you can enjoy.
It's the first known case of an animal being sick with the virus in the entire country.
Throughout the coronavirus outbreak, many have wondered if animals can get the disease. It appears at least some can, according to the Bronx Zoo.
They are now set up at a staging area in the Bronx.
NYPD officials say it was Autry who was caught on a video taken at the Bronx Zoo in September, apparently taunting a male lion standing several feet away.
Myah Autry is accused of stealing from a store in Kearny. She pleaded not guilty to shoplifting.
The animal rights group wants Happy to be moved to a private sanctuary where she can be with other elephants.
According to the NYPD, officers are searching for 32-year-old Myah Autry, who is now wanted for questioning in the stunning incident.
Images posted on Instagram -- by the user @Queenempress_Myahlaree -- appears to capture the initial moments the unidentified woman climbed into the lion exhibit
Video shows the woman standing in the exhibit and dancing while a male lion stares at her.
According to officials at the New York attraction, a 3 1/2-foot mangrove snake somehow escaped from its cage in the zoo's JungleWorld exhibit on Tuesday.
The decision was made to euthanize her after she was no longer able to eat.
The lawsuit claims the elephant has similar rights to a human being and should be relocated from the Bronx Zoo to a larger private sanctuary.
The treatment is a high-tech alternative to ice baths that humans have used for years.
The Wildlife Conservation Society's Bronx Zoo announced Thursday that the female snow leopard cub has made its public debut just in time for Halloween .
A furry little newcomer made his debut at the Bronx Zoo when a baby gelada baboon born on Aug. 30 went on public display this week.
It's a big day for Bayonne as their team heads to the Little League World Series for the first time in history.
The couple said in January 2020 that they would be stepping away from "senior" royal roles and were working to become financially independent from the royal family.
Researchers say an alarming study on cognitive decline is specific to the African American community in Newark, New Jersey.
Carson Benge hitting a two-run homer to conclude an impressive series, helping the Mets beat the Padres 4-2 on Wednesday.
There was a 911 outage in the Bronx overnight Tuesday, the mayor's office confirmed Wednesday. The outage impacted about 1,700 calls, officials said.
There was a 911 outage in the Bronx overnight Tuesday, the mayor's office confirmed Wednesday. The outage impacted about 1,700 calls, officials said.
A rally against antisemitism was held Wednesday outside Central Synagogue in Midtown.
An overturned fuel tanker prompted a large emergency response Wednesday near John F. Kennedy Airport in Queens.
Police are investigating after a 19-year-old was found dead Tuesday morning inside a Staten Island condo.
Three people were arrested for allegedly using UPS package delivery services to smuggle large amounts of cocaine into Manhattan and Brooklyn.
Rainy weather returns to the New York City area Sunday, bringing with it the threat of flooding.
Bayonne, New Jersey, is heading to the Little League World Series after beating Darien, Connecticut, in the Metro Region Tournament on Friday.
We're in great shape on this Friday as we gear up for another weekend.
The potential for severe storms and downpours returns to the Tri-State Area Monday as sweltering temperatures continue.
Monday will be a First Alert Weather Day due to the possibility of afternoon and evening thunderstorms and high heat indices near 100 degrees.
It's a big day for Bayonne as their team heads to the Little League World Series for the first time in history.
Researchers say an alarming study on cognitive decline is specific to the African American community in Newark, New Jersey.
A former New Jersey correctional police officer pleaded guilty to smuggling contraband into Northern State Prison, Attorney General Jennifer Davenport announced Wednesday.
As we approach the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks, there is an ongoing fight to repair Jersey City's memorial for the victims.
Residents in Keyport, New Jersey, have been saying for months they fear a cancer cluster in their community that sits near a former landfill and aircraft hub.
A fuel truck overturned on the Rockaway Turnpike on the border of Queens and Nassau County on Wednesday. CBS News New York's Jennifer Bisram reports.
An overturned gasoline tanker spilled thousands of gallons of fuel near JFK Airport late Wednesday morning. CBS News New York's Jennifer Bisram reports.
A kitten had to be rescued after becoming stranded Tuesday morning on Long Island's Sunrise Highway.
A tiny 8-week-old kitten was spotted by multiple drivers on top of the concrete median in the middle of the road.
There was a gathering Monday in the Long Island town of Shirley to denounce the words of hate scrawled on a banner. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff has the story.
As we approach the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks, there is an ongoing fight to repair Jersey City's memorial for the victims.
The New York City Council held an hours-long hearing Tuesday afternoon on the controversial new pied-à-terre tax rollout.
There are mounting questions and frustration over New York City's pied-à-terre tax, and they're not likely to end soon.
There was a pair of protests Monday in Jersey City, New Jersey, including one against Mayor James Solomon's proposed 15.5% tax hike due to a deficit he blames on the past administration.
Randy Mastro, a former federal prosecutor who has held high City Hall posts in two administrations, is raising the issue of open primaries, where all registered voters can participate regardless of party affiliation.
Researchers say an alarming study on cognitive decline is specific to the African American community in Newark, New Jersey.
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
Two more deaths have been reported in connection to the Legionnaires' disease cluster on the Upper East Side, health officials said Friday.
Jones Beach is back open for swimmers after it was prohibited due to elevated bacterial levels. The rare shutdown took place from Thursday afternoon through midday Friday.
New Yorkers who buy their own health insurance could pay more as insurers file requests with the State Department of Financial Services to increase premiums.
"Today, Elwood and I lost a great friend and collaborator, and the world lost one of the most naturally innovative drummers and a great and true son of Texas," ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons said in a statement.
Brian Hickerson and his brother, Zach, made the 911 call that brought first responders to the apartment where Hayden Panettiere was found unresponsive.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36. The coroner's office says she was found in cardiac arrest.
The lineup for the 2026 Global Citizen Festival in New York City was announced Thursday.
Latin music stars Marc Anthony, Feid, and others are set to perform at a benefit concert in Miami on August 16.
It's a big day for Bayonne as their team heads to the Little League World Series for the first time in history.
Carson Benge hitting a two-run homer to conclude an impressive series, helping the Mets beat the Padres 4-2 on Wednesday.
Fernando Tatis Jr. robbed New York's Francisco Lindor of a grand slam and hit two homers, leading the Padres to a 5-2 win over the Mets on Tuesday night.
Trent Grisham hit his 17th home run in the third inning and had a two-run single in the seventh to propel the New York Yankees to a 3-1 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Tuesday night.
With their 2-1 win over the Padres on Monday night, the Mets have now won 10 of 13.
The owner of a beloved Harlem food truck known for its burgers under $5 is retiring and selling the business.
The historic Art Deco bathhouse at Jacob Riis Park is getting a new life as the Rockaway Ocean Club. But as the long-dormant building reopens, some locals are questioning who will have access to its amenities.
Some residents of a Queens building say a temporary boiler truck parked outside has become a nearly two-year fixture, emitting smoke they say drifts into their homes.
Harlem Week 2026 brings past and present Harlemites together to honor the neighborhood's legacy.
Parents in Harlem say their children's walk to summer camp is littered with trash, illegal dumping and a growing encampment.
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 Scott Padgett has your First Alert Forecast for August 19 at 6 p.m.
A fuel truck overturned on the Rockaway Turnpike on the border of Queens and Nassau County on Wednesday. CBS News New York's Jennifer Bisram reports.
At Marty Reed Memorial Stadium, fans, friends and family loaded onto buses bound for Williamsport, Pennsylvania. CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock reports.
Stanley Cup champion and Long Island native Brandon Bussi got a hero's welcome Wednesday as hundreds of fans came out to Hauppauge to celebrate. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
The countdown to the Jets' second preseason game is on. The team looks to fine tune some things on both sides of the ball before hitting the road. CBS News New York's Otis Livingston reports.
