U.S. launches "self-defense strikes" on Iran, says warships came under fire
As President Trump again voiced optimism that Iran will "make a deal" to end the war, Tehran declared itself the regulator of Strait of Hormuz shipping.
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As President Trump again voiced optimism that Iran will "make a deal" to end the war, Tehran declared itself the regulator of Strait of Hormuz shipping.
Iran renews attacks in the Strait of Hormuz after Trump says he's extending a ceasefire indefinitely, as thousands more U.S. forces head for the region.
Newark Fire Captains Augusto Acabou and Wayne Brooks Jr. were killed when the Italian-owned ship caught fire in July 2023.
Thousands of dockworkers at ports along the East and Gulf Coasts went on strike in search of higher pay and better job security in the face of automation.
A port strike has thousands of dockworkers on the picket lines along the East and Gulf coasts, including New York and New Jersey. CBS News New York's Christine Sloan reports from Port Elizabeth.
Four workers who fell into the Patapsco River when the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed are still missing and presumed to be dead
The Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed after was struck by a cargo ship early Tuesday morning. After two days of searching for six missing people and finding the bodies of two, attention has turned to clearing the waterway.
Maryland State Police Colonel Roland Butler said divers located two men around 10 a.m. in about 25 feet of water at the middle span of the bridge.
Video captured the moment a cargo ship struck a bridge support, sending sections of Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge tumbling into the river below.
Six people were missing and presumed dead after Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge crumbled when a large container ship hit a support column, authorities said.
The FBI earlier said there was no "there is no specific or credible information to suggest there are ties to terrorism."
Officials say it appears a large container ship struck the bridge, causing a portion to collapse and sending cars into the water.
The U.S. Coast Guard and National Transportation Safety Board are conducting an investigation into the blaze that killed two firefighters last July.
A blaze erupted on the Grande Costa D'Avorio on July 5, killing two Newark firefighters.
Fire Captains Augusto Acabou and Wayne Brooks Jr. were killed while battling a massive fire on board a cargo ship at Port Newark back in July.
Fallen Newark Fire Captains Augusto Acabou and Wayne Brooks Jr. were honored Wednesday in a ceremony at the American Dream mall.
For a second day in a row, the Newark Fire Department is saying goodbye to another esteemed member. CBS New York's Zinnia Maldonado reports from outside the cathedral.
He was one of two firefighters killed in the line of duty last week while battling the massive cargo ship fire at Port Newark.
CBS New York's Zinnia Maldonado reported outside Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart, where dozens of fellow firefighters lined up to pay their respects.
Acabou died in the line of duty last week battling a cargo ship fire at Port Newark. CBS New York's Zinnia Maldonado has more on how he's being remembered.
A viewing will be held today for Newark Firefighter Augusto Acabou, before his colleague Wayne Brooks Jr. is remembered tomorrow. CBS New York's Zinna Maldonado has more on the investigation.
The cargo ship fire that killed two firefighters last week in Port Newark has officially been put out, U.S. Coast Guard officials announced Tuesday. CBS New York's Natalie Duddridge reports on where the investigation goes from here.
Investigators providing an update on last week's deadly cargo ship fire at Port Newark
Authorities expect to flames to burn for days following the deaths of two Newark firefighters in the line of duty. CBS New York's Christine Sloan has the latest from the scene.
U.S. Coast Guard officials share an update on the deadly cargo ship fire that's still burning at Port Newark.
A mostly vacant parking lot in Elmhurst, Queens, is at the center of controversy. The site used to be a historic African burial ground, but now weeds and trash fill the lot.
The cultural celebration draws a big crowd every year on Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn, but it has resulted in some violence in the past.
Tri-State Area roads during Labor Day weekend will see millions of drivers, despite high gas prices.
A mistrial was declared in Lindsay Clancy's murder trial Friday, after her attorney's last-minute appeal failed.
A 62-year-old woman was found dead inside her Sayville home Thursday night. Police say she was a victim of violence.
A mostly vacant parking lot in Elmhurst, Queens, is at the center of controversy. The site used to be a historic African burial ground, but now weeds and trash fill the lot.
The cultural celebration draws a big crowd every year on Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn, but it has resulted in some violence in the past.
Tri-State Area roads during Labor Day weekend will see millions of drivers, despite high gas prices.
Police shot a knife-wielding man after he threatened officers who were trying to stop him from jumping off the Brooklyn Bridge, the NYPD said.
Ahead of the Jewish High Holidays, Mayor Zohran Mamdani visited Eichler's Judaica store in Borough Park.
Severe storms returned to the Tri-State Area, making it a soggy Thursday morning.
The rain returns Tuesday with the possibility of severe storms and downpours that can cause flash flooding in the New York City area.
Activity by ICE agents is putting a chill on the economy in parts of Connecticut after an estimated 100 people were recently grabbed off the streets of Danbury and other communities.
A First Alert Weather Day has been issued for Tuesday and Wednesday due to the threat of strong to severe thunderstorms.
ICE is defending operations they are conducting this week in Danbury, Connecticut, as some residents say they feel uneasy at what they are seeing on the streets.
Massive whale sharks were recently spotted surfacing right next to a boat near New York City, turning an ordinary day on the water into an extraordinary encounter.
Police in North Brunswick, New Jersey, say ICE agents detained a driver who crashed into another vehicle on Wednesday morning.
Severe storms returned to the Tri-State Area, making it a soggy Thursday morning.
An 87-year-old woman was found dead, and a man was rescued after the pair went missing Sunday during a hike in New Jersey, police said.
Experts say "mauve stingers" washed up along Manasquan's beach over the weekend, although they are usually pretty infrequent down the Jersey Shore.
A Sayville woman was found dead Thursday night, and police said they believe she was a victim of violence. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
A 62-year-old woman was found dead inside her Sayville home Thursday night. Police say she was a victim of violence.
Police on Long Island recently impounded an imitation presidential limousine that was part of a mock motorcade and carrying a President Trump look-alike.
Massive whale sharks were recently spotted surfacing right next to a boat near New York City, turning an ordinary day on the water into an extraordinary encounter.
Researchers are capturing and tagging sharks in the waters off the Hamptons on Long Island.
Police on Long Island recently impounded an imitation presidential limousine that was part of a mock motorcade and carrying a President Trump look-alike.
Police in North Brunswick, New Jersey, say ICE agents detained a driver who crashed into another vehicle on Wednesday morning.
New York City Council members announced an investment in how future generations learn about 9/11 and hosted a wreath-laying ceremony to mark 25 years since the attack.
A GOP-proposed constitutional amendment to limit the Supreme Court to nine justices failed in the House, coming up well short of the two-thirds majority needed.
New York City officials are taking a close look at the city's response to the recent Legionnaires' outbreak on the Upper East Side and how to protect residents from the disease in the future.
A report released Tuesday is offering a new glimpse into the health impact the 9/11 attacks continue to have on FDNY first responders.
Two more people who were sickened in the Upper East Side Legionnaires' disease cluster have died, health officials announced Friday.
A new electronic device that's the size of a grain of rice is making a big difference for heart patients.
Pennsylvania has recorded its first two deaths connected to measles in 35 years.
This year, ER visits for tick bites have increased dramatically, corresponding with a new threat: a rise in Alpha-gal syndrome (AGS), where one bite from a lone star tick can make you violently allergic to red meat. How can you best avoid tick bites?
The Met's decision to highlight the work by designer John Galliano sparked widespread controversy due to his history of antisemitic and racist comments.
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
President Trump said that he would be "lowering the American flag" throughout the nation for one week in Dolly Parton's honor.
NYC's Empire State Building paid tribute to music legend Dolly Parton Tuesday night. Parton, 80, died Tuesday in Nashville, her family announced.
Dolly Parton became an icon over her six-decade career as a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, movie and TV star and theme park owner who donated millions to help others.
Content creators and influencers at the U.S. Open are sparking a debate about fan etiquette.
It wasn't immediately clear what charges Sanchez was pleading guilty to, but he is facing a felony battery charge and several misdemeanors, including unlawful entry of a motor vehicle and public intoxication.
Cam Schlitter gave up one run and two hits in eight superb innings, and the New York Yankees scored five two-out runs in 10th in a 6-3 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday night.
Rookie Nick Morabito had a three-run double for his first major league hit, helping the Mets beat the Rays 10-4 on Wednesday.
Tiger Woods has pled no contest to a charge of reckless driving months after pleading not guilty to two misdemeanor charges.
The Brooklyn family traces its roots to Pieter Claesen Wyckoff, who arrived in the New World 400 years ago. Today, descendants connect through reunions, Zoom calls and a massive genealogical database.
An off-duty volunteer EMT was honored Wednesday for saving a man's life at the 2026 New York Knicks Championship parade.
With tickets to the U.S. Open skyrocketing, tennis advocates in the Harlem community are working to make the sport more accessible for New Yorkers.
The DSNY reported an increase in needle stick injuries for New York City sanitation workers.
A Queens homeowner says that overgrown city trees on her block are creating a safety hazard at night.
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.
It's going to be a great weather weekend, with temperatures in the 70s for Labor Day weekend. CBS News New York Meteorologist John Elliott has the forecast.
City officials, including Mayor Zohran Mamdani, were on Rikers Island to honor the bravery and service of Department of Corrections members who responded on 9/11 and in the months that followed.
The cultural celebration draws a big crowd every year on Eastern Parkway in Brooklyn, but it has resulted in some violence in the past.
The MTA said a construction flagger was hit at the 161st Street-Yankee Stadium Station Thursday night.
Two people were pulled alive from a tunnel nine days after they were trapped due to deadly flash flooding.
