NYC Parks Department offering chance to go camping in Central Park
The city's Parks Department is holding a lottery for families to join urban park rangers for a hike and then a night under the stars.
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The city's Parks Department is holding a lottery for families to join urban park rangers for a hike and then a night under the stars.
The union representing Central Park carriage horse drivers says stray voltage from underground electric cables could have caused the accident that killed a teen.
The union representing Central Park carriage horse drivers says stray voltage from underground electric cables could have caused the accident that killed a teenager last month. CBS News New York's Dave Carlin reports.
A memorial tribute was held in Central Park on Monday afternoon for Romanch Mahajan, the teenage tourist who died last month in a runaway horse carriage accident.
Family and friends of Romanch Mahajan joined some lawmakers is continuing the call to end carriage rides in the park, something the industry is vehemently against. CBS News New York's Dave Carlin reports.
The family of the 18-year-old tourist from India killed in a horse carriage crash will hold a ceremony in his honor.
The family of Romanch Mahajan, who was killed in a horse carriage incident, will gather at Central Park's Cherry Hill Fountain to mark the 40th day since he died.
CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn and Scott Padgett have your First Alert Forecast live from Central Park for July 23.
Renovations on the Bethesda Fountain will start in August, and work on the Conservatory Water will start at the end of the year.
CBS News New York's John Elliott was in Central Park on July 19, 2026, for AVP League beach volleyball.
The future of the New York City horse carriage industry was debated Wednesday at a City Council public hearing.
The battle over carriage horses in New York City has gone on for decades, but on Wednesday the sides will square off in front of the City Council over a bill that is designed to effectively kill the industry.
Dueling rallies took place outside City Hall Wednesday morning ahead of a hearing about a law that would ban horse carriage rides in New York City. CBS News New York Ali Bauman reports.
The health committee is holding what’s expected to be a fiery hearing on a bill that would end a more than 150-year-old industry. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
As CBS News New York's Dick Brennan reports, the proposed legislation now has the support of a key politician.
From cold drinks to city pools, there are lots of ideas out there to beat the heat. CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock went to Gottesman Pool in Central Park on Tuesday.
Crews are bringing in 300 tons of sand to transform Wollman Rink for the Association of Volleyball Professionals.
The annual charity race took runners on a 4-mile journey through Central Park to raise funds for the 9/11 Memorial & Museum.
A poll commissioned by the Central Park Conservancy found 68% of those surveyed support legislation to ban horse carriage rides in the park.
Thousands of people participated in the 45th Annual Pride Run in Central Park on Saturday.
The parents of the teen killed in the horse carriage crash in Central Park are remembering their son as rides resume a week after the tragedy.
The parents of the 18-year-old tourist from India who was killed last week spoke out about a push for a ban on horse-drawn carriages. CBS News New York's Aziza Shuler reports.
The union representing drivers said they're resuming operations with better safety protocols after a tourist from India was killed. CBS News New York's Andrew Ramos reports.
Horse carriage operations started back up in New York City's Central Park on Tuesday, less than one week after an 18-year-old tourist died in a collision that led to the voluntary suspension.
Carriage drivers spent days going over safety rules and protocols in response to the death of Romanch Mahajan. CBS News New York's Andrew Ramos reports.
Residents of a Newark apartment complex got a startling wakeup call Sunday morning when police in tactical gear, responding to reports of multiple people shot, stormed their building.
An investigation is underway in the Bronx after a child fell out of a five-story window and onto the sidewalk on Sunday afternoon.
Monday will be a First Alert Weather Day due to the possibility of afternoon and evening thunderstorms and high heat indices near 100 degrees.
The New York Mets routed the Pittsburgh Pirates 11-1 on Sunday afternoon.
Michael Harris II opened the 10th inning with an RBI single, and the Braves beat the Yankees 2-1 on Sunday to prevent a three-game sweep.
An investigation is underway in the Bronx after a child fell out of a five-story window and onto the sidewalk on Sunday afternoon.
Monday will be a First Alert Weather Day due to the possibility of afternoon and evening thunderstorms and high heat indices near 100 degrees.
A retired New York City police chief died Friday after drowning in a backyard pool on Long Island, police say.
The National Dominican Day Parade returned to New York City on Sunday.
Thomas Ryan, the man suspected in a murder in Orange County, New York was taken into custody after a massive search that lasted several days.
Monday will be a First Alert Weather Day due to the possibility of afternoon and evening thunderstorms and high heat indices near 100 degrees.
The New York area will get some brief relief Sunday from the humid weather.
Friday evening brought yet another round of prolific thunderstorms to the Tri-State Area.
A 16-year-old boy was killed after he was hit Wednesday night by a Metro-North train going from Danbury to South Norwalk, police said.
Most of the Tri-State Area is under a heat advisory Thursday and Friday, with downpours bringing the risk of flash flooding.
Residents of a Newark apartment complex got a startling wakeup call Sunday morning when police in tactical gear, responding to reports of multiple people shot, stormed their building.
Monday will be a First Alert Weather Day due to the possibility of afternoon and evening thunderstorms and high heat indices near 100 degrees.
The New York area will get some brief relief Sunday from the humid weather.
A camper and two lifeguards went to a Newark pool expecting a normal summer day. A child's life depended on all three.
Friday evening brought yet another round of prolific thunderstorms to the Tri-State Area.
Monday will be a First Alert Weather Day due to the possibility of afternoon and evening thunderstorms and high heat indices near 100 degrees.
The NYPD is mourning the death of a former chief.
A retired New York City police chief died Friday after drowning in a backyard pool on Long Island, police say.
New York State Police are urging people across the region to report any sightings of 32-year-old Thomas Ryan, who is wanted in connection with the death of his father. CBS News New York's Tony Aiello reports.
Dozens of teenagers on Long Island are spending the summer helping their senior neighbors, and they're getting paid for it. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
In a narrow 50-49 vote, President Trump's former defense lawyer was confirmed as attorney general in a vote early Saturday.
The measure was approved in a 90 to 6 vote and now goes to the House.
A group of New York City homeowners is suing to delay the implementation of the new pied-à-terre tax, saying Mayor Zohran Mamdani bungled the rollout.
The Pentagon on Friday released a new batch of documents and images related to UFOs, the fifth disclosure in recent months about the strange encounters.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
The New York Hotel and Gaming Trades Council claims The High Line Hotel tested positive for Legionella bacteria twice this summer.
Several lawsuits were announced Thursday against New York City and others connected to a deadly 2025 Legionnaires' outbreak in Harlem.
Gov. Kathy Hochul signed new legislation Wednesday to strengthen inspections on cooling towers in New York City.
The source of exposure for the Legionnaires cluster on Manhattan's Upper East Side has been eliminated, according to the New York City Health Department.
Actor and comedian Bowen Yang will portray Mary Todd Lincoln in Broadway's "Oh, Mary!" for a limited 12-week run starting in September.
Designer John Galliano is known for his theatrical and dramatic designs, but his legacy is also marked by antisemitic and racist comments.
"The Sopranos" actor Vincent Pastore is being remembered as a fixture in his Bronx community.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
A new Broadway show based on Prince's movie and album "Purple Rain" will take the stage at Broadway's Majestic Theatre in March.
The New York Mets routed the Pittsburgh Pirates 11-1 on Sunday afternoon.
Michael Harris II opened the 10th inning with an RBI single, and the Braves beat the Yankees 2-1 on Sunday to prevent a three-game sweep.
The Pittsburgh Pirates beat the New York Mets 9-0 on Saturday night to end a four-game skid.
Mariano Rivera was back on the field at the Yankees' annual Old-Timers' Day on Saturday.
The New York Yankees beat the Atlanta Braves 5-4 Saturday.
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.
A specialized program from God's Love We Deliver is serving nearly 400 veterans with medically tailored meals, while helping combat isolation and ease the challenges of life after military service.
The Newtown Creek Alliance community science project gives students hands-on experience monitoring the health of one of the most polluted waterways in the U.S.
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 Craig Allen is calling for daytime highs in the low 90s, with the potential for strong storms in parts of the Tri-State Area later in the day.
Officers responded to the scene on Bergen Street on Sunday after getting reports of multiple people shot. CBS News New York's Andrew Ramos reports.
Neighbors described hearing the 5-year-old boy strike the sidewalk on Sunday. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal has the story.
Police sources tell CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner the captain of the boat is in federal custody, after being arrested on 13 counts of reckless endangerment.
Because of the [potential for severe weather on Monday into Tuesday, a First Alert Weather Day has been issued. Craig Allen has your latest forecast.
