Famed "Seneca Chief" reconstructed to mark 200 years since Erie Canal opened
The vessel was the first boat to travel from Buffalo to New York City in 1825, officially opening the canal. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
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The vessel was the first boat to travel from Buffalo to New York City in 1825, officially opening the canal. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
The principal of a Buffalo school said she wished she could invite her students to her wedding, so school officials worked with the kids to throw a special surprise ceremony.
A record-setting run ended at the Brooklyn Bridge Promenade on Tuesday.
Several New York state landmarks were lit in orange on Wednesday to mark three years since the racially motivated mass shooting at a Buffalo supermarket.
Salman Rushdie took the witness stand Tuesday in the attempted murder trial against his accused attacker, Hadi Matar.
The U.S. Coast Guard sent ice-breaking vessels to free the freighter, which was stranded for three days in the waters near Buffalo.
The NFL divisional round kicks off on Saturday, as eight teams looking to advance to conference championship weekend. It starts in Kansas City, where the Chiefs take on the Houston Texans. That will be followed by a showdown between the Detroit Lions and Washington Commanders. Sunday's final game features two MVP favorites, Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens taking on Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills. CBS Sports NFL writer Shanna McCarriston breaks it down.
A law enforcement source says Svetlana Dali cut off her ankle bracelet and boarded a Greyhound bus to Canada, but was stopped near the border without a passport. CBS News New York's Kristine Johnson reports.
New York judge Mark Grisanti, who was censured after being seen on video shoving a police officer, will be replaced, officials said.
An Amtrak train hit a truck just outside of Buffalo on Friday night, killing two adults and a 6-year-old boy. Amtrak officials say the train was traveling from New York to Niagara Falls.
Democratic state Sen. Timothy Kennedy won a special election for the New York congressional seat left vacant by Democrat Brian Higgins' departure from Congress.
The eclipse peaked in the early afternoon, lasting anywhere from 2 to 4 minutes in Upstate New York and less than a minute in NYC.
An ice jam on a creek in Buffalo has people living in flood-prone areas on alert. There's concern the warmer temperatures and rain could cause the ice to melt and the creek to overflow.
Snow shovelers were back out in the stands at Highmark Stadium in Buffalo on Saturday ahead of Sunday's playoff game between the Bills and the Kansas City Chiefs. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3U8IIne
Gov. Kathy Hochul is putting Erie County under a full travel ban due to the snow.
The gunman is already serving a sentence of life in prison with no chance of parole after he pleaded guilty to state charges in the 2022 attack.
The Justice Department has announced a first-of-its-kind decision under President Joe Biden. It plans to seek the death penalty for the white supremacist gunman who killed 10 people at a Buffalo supermarket, and as CBS New York's Doug Williams reports, some of the victims' families disagree with the decision. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3vyyj9Y
PepsiCo is the single largest identifiable contributor to the plastic waste contaminating the Buffalo River, according to the lawsuit.
PepsiCo is facing a lawsuit from Attorney General Letitia James over the impact of its single-use plastic packaging. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/47bBaUr
Glor stopped by to chat with CBS New York's Chris Wragge about the honor, his Western New York roots, and more.
It's a hopeful sign in Hamlin's recovery after he collapsed on the field in January, CBS New York's Otis Livingston reports.
The 60,000-seat stadium is expected to cost $1.54 billion, making it the largest economic development project ever in Western New York, according to Hochul's office.
The $1.54 billion stadium will be across from Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park.
New York City is considering more than 700 locations, including cities upstate, to house asylum seekers that recently arrived, CBS2's Zinnia Maldonado reports.
Some attended a vigil at the supermarket on the city's east side with the mayor and lawmakers.
The New York City Council is holding a hearing Thursday on sanctuary city laws, and how well agencies are complying, prompting a rally outside City Hall.
A driver is wanted after they struck and killed a young child in Brooklyn and then fled the scene Thursday, New York City police said.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Two teen girls were rescued from a stuck elevator at NJ Transit's Ninth Street/Congress Street light rail station over the weekend.
In a statement to CBS News, a representative for Britney Spears referred to her Wednesday arrest in Southern California as "unfortunate" and "completely inexcusable."
The New York City Council is holding a hearing Thursday on sanctuary city laws, and how well agencies are complying, prompting a rally outside City Hall.
A driver is wanted after they struck and killed a young child in Brooklyn and then fled the scene Thursday, New York City police said.
Two teen girls were rescued from a stuck elevator at NJ Transit's Ninth Street/Congress Street light rail station over the weekend.
Periods of rain will move through the New York area Thursday, but spring temperatures are on the way for the weekend.
A new bill could potentially allow for outdoor and public drinking for the duration of the FIFA World Cup in New York this summer.
Periods of rain will move through the New York area Thursday, but spring temperatures are on the way for the weekend.
Snow and rain will make for messy morning and evening commutes for New Yorkers on Tuesday. It's a First Alert Weather Day.
The Tri-State Area's weekend is looking like a tale of two seasons with both snow and sunshine.
Another round of snow is impacting the Tri-State Area Wednesday, just after a major blizzard dumped more than 2 feet of snow in some parts of New York and New Jersey.
Pet owners should be extra cautious with their pets during and after the major winter snowstorm impacting the New York and New Jersey area.
Two teen girls were rescued from a stuck elevator at NJ Transit's Ninth Street/Congress Street light rail station over the weekend.
Periods of rain will move through the New York area Thursday, but spring temperatures are on the way for the weekend.
Four people were critically injured after an explosion at Savita Naturals in Logan Township, New Jersey, officials said.
Some New Jersey residents are among the Americans in more than a dozen Middle Eastern countries scrambling to get home amid the war with Iran.
On Tuesday morning, FIFA officials marked 100 days until the World Cup 2026 kickoff by lighting up the Empire State Building.
Periods of rain will move through the New York area Thursday, but spring temperatures are on the way for the weekend.
Alleged Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann allegedly used burner phones to contact dozens of sex workers more than 500 times up until the months before his arrest, according to a new court filing.
Some Iranian Americans on Long Island tell CBS News New York they're emotional and praying for a path to freedom as their families abroad grapple with the newly-launched war.
Justin Timberlake is suing Sag Harbor to prevent the release of bodycam video of his 2024 arrest for driving while intoxicated on Long Island.
The Embassy Diner in Bethpage was one of the only establishments open during the February blizzard. The owner generously donated food to dozens of hospital staff members who had to work through the storm.
The New York City Council is holding a hearing Thursday on sanctuary city laws, and how well agencies are complying, prompting a rally outside City Hall.
A new bill could potentially allow for outdoor and public drinking for the duration of the FIFA World Cup in New York this summer.
New York City Councilwoman Vickie Paladino is hiring a lawyer to fight an attempt by the Ethics Committee to censure her because of social media posts it deemed Islamophobic.
Radio host Sid Rosenberg apologized Wednesday for hateful remarks he made about New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
In Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's second news briefing since the start of the Iran war, Hegseth said the U.S. had sunk an enemy ship by a torpedo for the first time since World War II.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Failed contract agreements between Mount Sinai and Anthem have caused thousands of New York patients to lose in-network care.
New York Attorney General Letitia James' office has ordered NYU Langone Health to resume its Transgender Youth Health Program.
Mount Sinai Health System and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield agreed to temporarily extend their deadline to negotiate a new contract.
For the first time in 30 years, the Food and Drug Administration has approved a new treatment for an inoperable type of pancreatic cancer.
Justin Timberlake is suing Sag Harbor to prevent the release of bodycam video of his 2024 arrest for driving while intoxicated on Long Island.
Brian Anthony Moreland is a Tony Award-nominated producer who has worked on numerous hit shows and joins a short list of Black producers working on Broadway.
Pokémon fans across New York City waited in live for special events marking the franchise's 30th anniversary.
Singer-songwriter Neil Sedaka, known for his hits like "Laughter in the Rain," "Breaking Up is Hard to Do" and "Calendar Girl," has died.
Streaming giant Netflix declined to match Paramount Skydance's $31 per share offer for Warner Bros. Discovery.
Cutter Gauthier scored twice in a span of just over three minutes in the first period, backup Ville Husso stopped 42 shots and the Anaheim Ducks beat the New York Islanders 5-1.
The New Jersey Devils beat Toronto 4-3 on Wednesday night, sending the Maple Leafs to their fifth straight loss.
The Oklahoma City Thunder edged the New York Knicks 103-100 on Wednesday night.
Bam Adebayo had 23 points, nine rebounds and six steals, and the Miami Heat beat the Brooklyn Nets 124-98 on Tuesday night in the opener of a two-game series.
The New York Knicks beat the Toronto Raptors 111-95 on Wednesday night for their fifth win in six games.
Manhattan historians recently discovered a link to the Underground Railroad at the Merchant's House Museum.
The National Dance Institute in Harlem hosts a special camp twice a year to bring together dancers with and without special needs for a dance camp, proving anyone can take center stage.
Could New York City's harsh winter weather end up curbing the number of rats? Here's why experts are saying don't count on it.
A Jewish congregation in Brooklyn is fighting to save their historic house of worship.
Harlem's Lafayette Theatre is believed to be the first major New York City theater to desegregate, just a year after its opening.
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.
The hearing followed a Department of Investigation review that found gaps and insufficient guidance in city agencies' compliance with sanctuary policies and practices. CBS News New York's Ali Bauman reports.
Abby is a 9-year-old domestic medium hair cut who weighs eight pounds. She is a homebody and enjoys sitting on people's lap.
How much longer can Americans expect to see rising costs at the pumps?
As tensions rise in the Middle East following the war with Iran, the NYPD is ramping up security here at home.
The pop star is now out of custody after she was arrested in California. The exact charges haven't been released.
