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A familiar face to fans of "RuPaul's Drag Race" is making their Broadway debut Monday in the musical "Chicago." Jinkx Monsoon spoke with CBS2's Cindy Hsu.
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A familiar face to fans of "RuPaul's Drag Race" is making their Broadway debut Monday in the musical "Chicago." Jinkx Monsoon spoke with CBS2's Cindy Hsu.
A familiar face to fans of "RuPaul's Drag Race" is making their Broadway debut Monday in the musical "Chicago." Jinkx Monsoon spoke with CBS2's Cindy Hsu.
A 3-year-old boy, an 11-year-old girl, and a 13-year-old boy were among those shot.
In surprising news, a new report says New York City is not number one when it comes to rats.
Singer R. Kelly, already serving a 30-year prison sentence, is now awaiting a jury's verdict in his hometown of Chicago. Kelly is accused of making child pornography and rigging his 2008 child porn trial. As CBS2's Alice Gainer reports, closing arguments finished Tuesday.
Angelica Ross from the TV series "Pose" will make history in her Broadway debut as the first openly transgender lead in the musical "Chicago." CBS2's Dave Carlin spoke to her about joining the show and her LGBTQ+ activism.
It happened at Six Flags Great America, which is north of Chicago.
The incident created chaos and confusion, with video posted to social media showing parkgoers attempting to shelter in place or hide.
The singer's federal trial on charges he conspired to obstruct justice in his 2008 state child pornography trial starts Monday in Chicago.
The Broadway-bound show is now playing in the Second City through Aug. 21.
Elton John was on hand to check out a performance of his new musical "The Devil Wears Prada" in Chicago on Wednesday night.
The man police say opened fire on a Fourth of July parade, killing at least seven people and injuring dozens more was set for his first court appearance Wednesday in Illinois.
Police say the alleged gunman legally purchased five guns and had been planning the attack for weeks. CBS2's John Dias has the latest in the investigation.
Seven people were killed and 38 more were wounded, including four children, in the deadly parade shooting in Highland Park, Illinois, on Monday. CBS2's Ali Bauman has the latest details on the investigation.
Authorities say a 21-year-old person of interest was taken into custody, but charges have yet to be filed.
Authorities say at least six people were killed and 30 were injured when a gunman opened fire on a Fourth of July parade in the Chicago suburb. CBS2's John Dias has the latest.
We're learning more about the six people shot and killed during a Fourth of July parade in a suburb north of Chicago.
Authorities say at least six people are dead and 30 are injured following the mass shooting at a Fourth of July parade in a suburb north of Chicago. CBS2's Ali Bauman has the latest on the investigation.
Illinois police spotted 22-year-old Robert E. Crimo III in his car just about two hours after naming him as a person of interest in the Highland Park mass shooting, CBS2's Ali Bauman reports.
The Broadway musical "Chicago" just celebrated 10,000 performances.
Pamela Anderson is more than a TV star. For many, she's a famous personality they associate with 1990s style, controversy and charisma. Now, she's back in the spotlight as she prepares to conquer Broadway; CBS2's Dave Carlin reports.
Adams says he plans to hold similar meetings with mayors across the country.
Mayor Eric Adams joined Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot to talk about solutions to gun violence Friday.
Actor Jussie Smollett loudly declared his innocence Thursday after being sentenced to jail time for falsely reporting a hate crime; CBS2's Dick Brennan reports.
A Chicago judge sentenced actor Jussie Smollett to prison time for lying to police in a hate crime hoax; CBS2's Dick Brennan reports.
The New York Mets defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 6-2 on Saturday to stop their seven-game losing streak.
A New York City Council worker who was detained by ICE in January is now back home and speaking out about his experience for the first time.
You can enter to win free tickets to access prime viewing areas for the 2026 Macy's Fourth of July Fireworks Show.
The New York City Pride March will be making its way through Manhattan on Sunday. Here's what to know.
President Trump on Saturday said he has nominated Lance Schroyer to be the next director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
A New York City Council worker who was detained by ICE in January is now back home and speaking out about his experience for the first time.
You can enter to win free tickets to access prime viewing areas for the 2026 Macy's Fourth of July Fireworks Show.
The New York City Pride March will be making its way through Manhattan on Sunday. Here's what to know.
One of five known Holt Broadside printings in existence belongs to Westchester County and will be viewable at SUNY Purchase.
New York City confirmed that an application was filed for an event at MSG, but nothing has been publicly confirmed by Swift or Kelce.
Dangerously hot weather arrives in the New York City area starting Wednesday.
Monday's severe weather has come and gone, but that doesn't mean the system is leaving the area.
After a tranquil, warm weekend, more turbulent weather lies ahead in the New York City area.
Weather is tranquil and pleasant in the New York City area for Father's Day weekend as summer officially begins.
Dangerous heat is building across the Tri-State Area with the threat of severe storms, making Thursday and Friday First Alert Weather Days.
Dangerously hot weather arrives in the New York City area starting Wednesday.
Traffic will be impacted in Midtown Manhattan as the city initiates shuttle bus corridors and street closures to accommodate World Cup ticketholders.
The suspect accused of killing two teenage girls in a hit-and-run in Cranford, New Jersey, last year will be tried as an adult, officials said Friday.
Table to Table is on a mission to make sure nothing goes to waste at 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup celebrations in New Jersey.
Law enforcement officials found a home laboratory and a shed full of explosives at a home in Denville, New Jersey.
A Long Island school district official is accused of trashing ballots to rig an election.
A Long Island school district official is accused of trashing ballots to rig an election. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
The site will continue to house a casino, but Aqueduct's move to Long Island brings a rare opportunity to the South Ozone Park community.
A young entrepreneur with Down syndrome opened his first brick-and-mortar store on Long Island after his sock company went global.
A defense attorney made stunning new claims in court Wednesday about what may have sparked the fatal stabbing of a Massapequa man.
A Long Island school district official is accused of trashing ballots to rig an election.
Bolton agreed to pay a $2.25 million fine, pleading guilty to one count of retaining classified national security information.
CBS News New York Investigates is looking into Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits, and the new work requirements in order to keep them.
Victims of e-bike crashes are suing New York City over Mayor Zohran Mamdani's directive ending criminal enforcement of violations.
The Supreme Court on Thursday said the Trump administration can move forward with its efforts to strip more than 356,000 Syrian and Haitian immigrants of temporary protections.
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Justice Department from executing subpoenas in a criminal probe that sought transgender care records for patients treated at New York hospitals.
An off-duty EMT jumped into action at the Knicks parade Thursday when a man appeared to be suffering from an overdose.
New York broadcast giant Bill Ritter announced Friday he is stepping down from the WABC anchor desk after being diagnosed with early stage Alzheimer's.
For half a century, The Valerie Fund has been dedicated to providing care to children with cancer and blood disorders.
A New Jersey nonprofit called The Valerie Fund is celebrating 50 years of providing comprehensive care to children with cancer and blood disorders.
Fans gathered at the Brooklyn Public Library on Thursday for limited-edition card marking 30 years of "Reasonable Doubt."
There appear to be new clues about the location of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
When a large tent appeared next door to Taylor Swift's Watch Hill estate this week, it didn't take long for speculation about the superstar's impending nuptials to ripple through the affluent New England seaside village.
Claude Guillemot and a flight instructor were flying in a twin-motor Cessna 421 on Friday evening. An investigation into the crash is underway.
The New York Mets defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 6-2 on Saturday to stop their seven-game losing streak.
Jake Bennett held New York to one run in 6 1/3 innings, Masataka Yoshida hit a leadoff home run off Gerrit Cole and the Boston Red Sox beat the Yankees for the third straight day, 4-1 on Saturday.
The Philadelphia Phillies beat the reeling New York Mets 2-1 on Friday night.
Payton Tolle took a perfect game into the sixth inning and the Boston Red Sox beat the New York Yankees 6-1 on Friday night.
New York Mets fans seem to be directing frustration at David Stearns and Steve Cohen after manager Carlos Mendoza's firing.
Fans gathered at the Brooklyn Public Library on Thursday for limited-edition card marking 30 years of "Reasonable Doubt."
After learning to swim in her 40s, one school leader is helping students gain life-saving skills.
Entrepreneurs in Brooklyn are reimagining laundry day as a social experience, turning neighborhood laundromats into gathering spaces.
Experts say the team's title run created a feeling of collective joy and connection, while some local businesses are also seeing a boost from the celebration.
Knicks fans who couldn't make it to Thursday's parade still found a way to celebrate across New York in true blue-and-orange fashion.
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.
Brooklyn Botanic Garden's memory program hosts gardening classes for seniors with memory loss and their caregivers.
The U.S. and Iran exchanged more attacks over the weekend as both countries issue aggressive threats testing a peace agreement. CBS News' Wendy Gillette reports.
Police said a man was in critical condition after a shooting near 106th Avenue near the Van Wyck Expressway in Queens.
With 75,000 marchers, the annual New York City Pride March is one of the biggest parades of the year. CBS News New York's Kristie Keleshian reports.
John Elliott has the Tri-State Area's updated Sunday morning First Alert Forecast on CBS News New York.
