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At the southern end of this year's Summer Streets festivities will be a high-flying attraction, WCBS 880's Rich Lamb reported.
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At the southern end of this year's Summer Streets festivities will be a high-flying attraction, WCBS 880's Rich Lamb reported.
The way major parts of New York City are lit is in the midst of a big change, WCBS 880's Rich Lamb reported.
Occupy Wall Street Protestors marched across the Brooklyn Bridge, marking six months since demonstrators were arrested walking the same route.
Sam Schwartz, known as "Gridlock Sam" to many, wasn't kidding Friday when said his new plan to raise $1.2 billion a year tolling the East River bridges will hit a lot of people.
The Department of Transportation said there didn't appear to be any structural damage to the bridge. However, the collision led to a near-20 foot section of scaffolding being damaged.
Thousands of demonstrators marched over the Brooklyn Bridge to the United Nations Saturday morning and then to the Chinese Consulate chanting "China out of Tibet now!"
Have you recently thought you saw people flying over you around New York City? Well, you did, sort of.
Two New York City lawmakers arrested at an Occupy Wall Street march have taken offers to get their cases dismissed by avoiding further arrests for six months.
Traffic started moving again around 10 :10 a.m., nearly two hours after a tractor-trailer accident near the Brooklyn Bridge.
"We are here to tell Mayor Bloomberg, I mean we are going to have 60 churches homeless and that's not Christ-like," said Bronx Pastor Sal Sabino.
Nearly 200 people arrested during Occupy Wall Street-related protests were in New York courtrooms hundreds of miles apart Wednesday, answering charges that stemmed from a march on the Brooklyn Bridge and a demonstration in a Rochester park.
In a letter to Attorney General Eric Holder, Rep. Nadler expressed his concern about "troubling reports" involving alleged "excessive force used by NYPD officers against OWS protestors."
Some couples are adding their own pieces of hardware to the Brooklyn Bridge. A collection of love locks like the ones found in Paris, Budapest, and Seoul are starting to pile up on the New York City landmark.
The loud but largely peaceful march near Wall Street to mark the two-month anniversary of the movement occasionally descended into violent clashes. Around 300 people were arrested throughout the day.
People on the Brooklyn Bridge are getting a whif of a foul smell, but it's not the result of any foul play.
It's not over yet. In fact, it may be just beginning. New York City leaders are warning that thousands of protesters could converge on Manhattan on Thursday. The NYPD is now getting ready for the next stage of "Occupy Wall Street" protests.
The drums were beating on Wall Street on Thursday, but they definitely weren't in tune with Bloomberg's latest thinking on the protest. He's upset that the protesters don't report crimes, like sex-related incidents, in Zuccotti Park to the police.
The northbound 6 train derailed between Chambers and Centre street just north of the Brooklyn Bridge station around 3:52 a.m.
Transportation For America has released a report reviewing the state of our nation's bridges, and its findings about the bridges in our area are sure to raise eyebrows.
The group said the policy unfairly targets black and Hispanic men as they lined up near City Hall Park and marched across the Brooklyn Bridge.
The NYPD said that there were about a dozen arrests Wednesday night. Most of those were for disorderly conduct, but at least one arrest was as for assaulting a police officer. Police said a protester knocked an officer off his scooter.
Police have released two videos that show officers warning hundreds of Occupy Wall Street protestors who marched across the Brooklyn Bridge Saturday that demonstrators will be arrested if they do not get off the roadway.
Nearly seven miles of Manhattan streets, from Park Avenue at 72nd Street down to Washington Square Park all the way down to the Brooklyn Bridge, were shut down to traffic Saturday for this year's first Summer Streets event.
One hundred years after tolls were removed from the East River Bridges, Gridlock Sam is calling for them to be reinstated to get money needed for maintenance and repairs.
More than 200 residents and merchants rallied in front of Engine 294 chanting, "don't close the doors of 294." This is one of 20 fire companies slated for closing.
Kathyrn Garcia, executive director of the Port Authority of N.Y. and N.J., said no procedural changes have been made at LGA in the week since the late-night crash.
Aaron Judge homered for a second straight day to nearly the same left-field spot, Ben Rice hit a two-run double in the third inning, and the New York Yankees beat the San Francisco Giants 3-1 for a three-game sweep.
Saturday, family and friends bid a final farewell to Sheridan Gorman, the Loyola University student shot and killed last week in Chicago.
Warmer weather will return to New York City and the surrounding area soon.
Luis Robert Jr. hit a three-run homer in the bottom of the 11th inning to give the Mets a 4-2 victory over the Pirates on Saturday.
Kathyrn Garcia, executive director of the Port Authority of N.Y. and N.J., said no procedural changes have been made at LGA in the week since the late-night crash.
Saturday, family and friends bid a final farewell to Sheridan Gorman, the Loyola University student shot and killed last week in Chicago.
Warmer weather will return to New York City and the surrounding area soon.
The Center for Brooklyn History showcase examines the Battle of Brooklyn through rare maps, paintings, and historical artifacts from the American Revolutionary War.
The "No Kings" protest in New York City on Saturday drew thousands of demonstrators from across the Tri-State Area.
Warmer weather will return to New York City and the surrounding area soon.
It may not feel like spring right away, but Friday's weather does deliver a clear shift in the air in New York City.
The New York City area will be under a wind advisory Monday with periods of heavy rain and severe thunderstorms expected across the region.
The New York area is in for a mild weekend before the weather takes a turn to start the work week.
It will be rainy on Thursday morning, and the weather will change to snow as temperatures drop across the Tri-State Area.
Warmer weather will return to New York City and the surrounding area soon.
Two teenagers are facing charges in connection to a Hackensack, New Jersey, stabbing that sent one of them to the hospital.
A New Jersey family says missteps by school administrators led a 14-year-old to take his own life, but the district denies that claim.
Nerdeen Kiswani, co-founder of the group Within Our Lifetime, said the FBI Joint Terrorism Task Force told her about "a plot against my life that was 'about to' take place."
The St. John's Red Storm played the No. 1 overall seed Duke in the NCAA Tournament's Sweet 16 on Friday night.
Members and associates of the Riverhead-based 48 Gang are charged with crimes linked to murders, armed robberies and shootings dating back to 2021, prosecutors said.
The St. John's Red Storm played the No. 1 overall seed Duke in the NCAA Tournament's Sweet 16 on Friday night.
Accused Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann is likely to change his plea to guilty when he next appears in court, a source with knowledge of the case tells CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff.
A second person was arrested Tuesday in connection with a 2021 acid attack on Long Island college student Nafiah Ikram.
High school students are helping residents in assisted living in Long Island, New York feel a bit more confident with makeovers.
The Europeans also argue that the war in Ukraine is intertwined with the war in Iran due to the cooperation between Russia and Iran.
The "No Kings" protest in New York City on Saturday drew thousands of demonstrators from across the Tri-State Area.
Ten U.S. service members were injured in an attack on Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia, according to multiple U.S. officials.
Nerdeen Kiswani, co-founder of the group Within Our Lifetime, said the FBI Joint Terrorism Task Force told her about "a plot against my life that was 'about to' take place."
Iran-linked cyber criminals accessed FBI Director Kash Patel's personal email account, sources said.
What started as a sinus infection left a Long Island teenager fighting for his life, requiring emergency brain surgery.
Older adults in New Jersey recorded the highest number of suspected overdose deaths in 2025, according to the New Jersey Department of Health.
The first case of mpox clade I has been detected in New York City, health officials said Friday. Of the two types of mpox, clade I is known to cause more severe disease and death.
Heights University Hospital, formerly known as Christ Hospital, shuttered its emergency room Saturday night.
New Jersey Sen. Andy Kim is opening up about his father's Alzheimer's diagnosis in hopes of helping others struggling like him to care for their loved ones.
The price hike raises the cost of the standard plan with ads by $1 per month and the cost of the standard and premium plans by $2.
Savannah Guthrie stepped back from her NBC duties almost two months ago when her mother, Nancy Guthrie, disappeared. The investigation is ongoing.
Rapper Megan Thee Stallion made her Broadway debut Tuesday night, adding some of her own big hits to "Moulin Rouge! The Musical."
CBS News announced Friday that CBS News Radio will be shutting down this spring after nearly 100 years of broadcasting, citing "challenging economic realities."
Bodycam video footage of Justin Timberlake's June 2024 DWI arrest on Long Island was released to the media Friday.
Aaron Judge homered for a second straight day to nearly the same left-field spot, Ben Rice hit a two-run double in the third inning, and the New York Yankees beat the San Francisco Giants 3-1 for a three-game sweep.
Luis Robert Jr. hit a three-run homer in the bottom of the 11th inning to give the Mets a 4-2 victory over the Pirates on Saturday.
Nikolaj Ehlers had a goal and assist to lead the Carolina Hurricanes to a 5-2 win over the New Jersey Devils on Saturday.
Brayden Schenn had a goal and two assists, and Matthew Schaefer tied the rookie defenseman franchise scoring record as New York rallied past Florida.
Dylan Garand made 27 saves for his first NHL win as the Rangers downed the Blackhawks 6-1 on Friday night.
The Center for Brooklyn History showcase examines the Battle of Brooklyn through rare maps, paintings, and historical artifacts from the American Revolutionary War.
From World War II to modern mixology, women in Brooklyn fought for their place behind the bar. This Women's History Month, their legacy continues to influence the city's nightlife.
A new performing arts venue with a focus on immigrant stories is opening in Upper Manhattan this fall. CBS News New York's Noëlle Lilley got an exclusive tour of the construction that will give The People's Theatre its first home in more than 15 years.
Members of the Apollo Theater, where Kiki Shepard left her mark for 15 years, reflect on her legacy after the Harlem icon's death at age 74.
The Rev. Al Sharpton is calling on New York City to help protect the Merchant's House Museum in Manhattan after a recent discovery revealed connections to the Underground Railroad.
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.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Dogs got decked out for the annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade in New York City's East Village on Saturday.
Cosplayers flooded New York City's Javits Center in October 2024 for the annual New York Comic Con convention.
Brooklyn Assemblyman Robert Carroll wants to bring the Olympic games to New York City. Watch the full interview on "The Point with Marcia Kramer."
Kathryn Garcia became head of the Port Authority a bit more than six weeks ago. She's already faced challenges including airport delays and the tragic LaGuardia runway crash. Watch the full interview on "The Point."
Spring means outdoor dining is back in New York City.
Kathryn Garcia became head of the Port Authority just weeks before the LaGuardia Airport fatal runway crash. Watch the interview on "The Point with Marcia Kramer"
Raw Farm raw cheddar cheese sold nationwide is being recalled after nine people in three states have gotten sick, federal health officials say.
