Annual firecracker ceremony held in Chinatown for Lunar New Year
Spectators filled the streets to mark the Year of the Dragon, and this year's celebration was extra special.
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Spectators filled the streets to mark the Year of the Dragon, and this year's celebration was extra special.
Thousands of New Yorkers celebrated in the streets Saturday, marking the Lunar New Year. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3Sy4C0M
Critics say the square's current layout is too complex, endangering drivers, cyclists and pedestrians.
A key part of Chinatown is about to get a multimillion dollar overhaul. Mayor Eric Adams announced Friday that his administration will partner with the state on a $56 million revitalization initiative for Chatham/Kimlau Square.
Twelve businesses are benefiting from an art giveaway that rewards customers with free collectible calendars.
Lunar New Year is almost here. Saturday, celebrations will usher in the Year of the Dragon. CBS New York's Dave Carlin reports on preparations in New York City and a campaign that's helping small businesses.
The officers found a 96-year-old man, a 91-year-old man and a 99-year-old woman who needed help getting out.
The officers from the 5th Precinct described difficult conditions, but ultimately they got the victims, each over 90 years old, to safety. CBS New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports.
Police said they responded to a 911 call and found a 17-year-old and 19-year-old with stab wounds to the torso.
The buildings are being deconstructed for a larger jail, and in the process, the murals were destroyed.
Officers confiscated hundreds of knockoff luxury items being sold illegally along Canal Street.
Police confiscated hundreds of knockoff luxury items Wednesday in Chinatown.
Five people were stabbed in less than 3 hours in incidents across Manhattan on Friday night.
Five people were stabbed in less than 3 hours on Friday night, CBS New York's Christina Fan reports.
A blaze in an upper apartment sent smoke and water down, ruining Lucy Yu's hand-built furniture and cafe.
The owner told CBS New York's Alice Gainer that thousands of people are making sure the store can begin a new chapter.
The commissioner said an inspection on Canal Street uncovered batteries in a tight space with residences above.
New York officials announced new e-bike safety measures in the city after a fire at an e-bike repair shop killed four people in Chinatown.
Investigators believe Friday's fire may have been started by batteries that reignited in the debris.
The FDNY was back at the scene of a deadly fire in Chinatown on Friday.
The department currently investigates within 72 hours, but the Chinatown fire on Tuesday has changed the protocol.
Four people were killed and two others were critically hurt when a fire broke out shortly after midnight inside an e-bike shop on Madison Street.
First responders had to rescue people from an apartment above the shop on Madison Street.
The fire erupted late Monday night in along Madison Street. It started in the shop and spread to the apartments above. CBS2's Ali Bauman has new information on other issues the shop has had in the past.
Just six months into the year, the number of people killed by these fires has already surpassed the total from all of last year. CBS2's Alice Gainer has the latest.
Tensions ran high over whether or not to install locked gates at Washington Square Park at a Wednesday night meeting.
Broadway's "The Book of Mormon" has canceled two weeks of performances following a fire at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre.
Nathan Eovaldi cooled off the Yankees for the second time in eight days, and the Rangers got early home runs from Corey Seager and Evan Carter in a 6-1 victory Wednesday night.
The Knicks beat the 76ers, 108-102, on Wednesday night for a 2-0 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinals.
Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani has now left the intensive care unit, his spokesperson said, after being hospitalized with pneumonia.
Tensions ran high over whether or not to install locked gates at Washington Square Park at a Wednesday night meeting.
Broadway's "The Book of Mormon" has canceled two weeks of performances following a fire at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre.
Bronx tenants say they're being terrorized by a neighbor armed with a hatchet at all hours of the day.
Three siblings and their mother are fighting for their lives after a fire in Inwood that already took the lives of three of their neighbors.
In its annual Audit of Antisemitic Incidents for 2025, the ADL found New York and New Jersey were the No. 1 and 3 locations in the country for antisemitic incidents.
After summer-like warmth, rainy weather and cooler temperatures return to the New York City area mid-week.
A cool weekend is ahead for the New York City area before warmer weather returns.
Some residual showers may linger into early Sunday morning, but the majority of the rainfall should be over by sunrise.
Amtrak announced Thursday it is suing Metro-North for allegedly blocking nonrevenue trains on a portion of the busy Northeast Corridor for over two months.
The Tri-State Area has the dirtiest air in the U.S. east of Texas, according to The American Lung Association's newly released "State of the Air" report.
Rutgers University has rescinded its invitation to a graduation speaker, saying his anti-Israel comments make some uncomfortable.
In its annual Audit of Antisemitic Incidents for 2025, the ADL found New York and New Jersey were the No. 1 and 3 locations in the country for antisemitic incidents.
Pop-up events from watch parties to street festivals will take place across New Jersey as the 2026 FIFA World Cup gets underway.
Firefighters are still working to put out hot spots at a burnt-out industrial complex in Belleville, New Jersey, three days after a massive fire.
After summer-like warmth, rainy weather and cooler temperatures return to the New York City area mid-week.
Brookhaven town residents are anxious and worried about the underwater toxic plume created by the landfill.
It's a mixed bag for Gov. Kathy Hochul in the latest poll.
Police identified the suspect in the deadly stabbing of two women on Long Island, saying he lived with one of them and worked with the other.
A suspect is in custody after two people were stabbed to death on Long Island early Friday morning, Nassau County police said.
Suffolk County officials say contamination from a former Grumman Navy site is far worse than previously acknowledged and is still spreading.
Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani has now left the intensive care unit, his spokesperson said, after being hospitalized with pneumonia.
A former cellmate has previously claimed that the note was written by Epstein after a failed suicide attempt less than a month before his death.
An NYPD captain has been transferred after video surfaced of him criticizing New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Democrats while on duty.
The FDA announced its first authorization of fruit-flavored electronic cigarettes intended for adult smokers, a major policy shift after months of appeals to President Trump from the vaping industry.
Tenants in Brooklyn are entering the fifth month of a rent strike over what they call unlivable conditions.
Three passengers have been evacuated from a cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak, as related cases are confirmed in Switzerland and South Africa.
The FDA announced its first authorization of fruit-flavored electronic cigarettes intended for adult smokers, a major policy shift after months of appeals to President Trump from the vaping industry.
There's been a confirmed measles case in Manhattan, health officials said Tuesday.
Keyport residents say they're on edge because of dozens of cancer cases over the years in a neighborhood near the former Aeromarine landfill.
The B.R.O. Experience Foundation uses cognitive behavioral therapy, mentorship and creative expression to support men of color navigating identity.
Broadway's "The Book of Mormon" has canceled two weeks of performances following a fire at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre.
Uzo Aduba and Darren Criss announced the 2026 Tony nominees for select categories on "CBS Mornings" on Tuesday.
Rihanna, Sabrina Carpenter, Madonna, and Beyoncé all wore their best looks to celebrate the "Costume Art" theme at the 2026 Met Gala. Here are some of the best moments, photos, and more from the night.
Firefighters responded to Broadway's Eugene O'Neill Theater Monday morning after a blaze broke out.
The 2026 Met Gala's dress code is "Fashion is Art," which goes hand-in-hand with the theme of "Costume Art."
Nathan Eovaldi cooled off the Yankees for the second time in eight days, and the Rangers got early home runs from Corey Seager and Evan Carter in a 6-1 victory Wednesday night.
The Knicks beat the 76ers, 108-102, on Wednesday night for a 2-0 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinals.
The last time a horse won the Triple Crown was in 2018.
The Sixers' Joel Embiid will miss Wednesday's game against the Knicks because of a sprained right ankle and right hip soreness.
Pop-up events from watch parties to street festivals will take place across New Jersey as the 2026 FIFA World Cup gets underway.
The Davis Center at the Harlem Meer is celebrating one year of providing year-round recreation space to New Yorkers while still spreading the word to residents.
Residents displaced by a deadly apartment building fire in Inwood say it was only a matter of time before their building went up in flames.
In New York City, where land is at a premium, a stockpile of pristine soil unearthed at construction sites helps lower emissions and support urban farmers.
Have you ever wondered what happens to a restaurant's leftover or unsold food at the end of the day? Food access advocates say it could make a big difference if it were served to the community.
A new report finds a shortage of courts, fields and swimming pools in some New York City neighborhoods.
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 Lonnie Quinn has your First Alert Forecast for May 6 at 11 p.m.
Hundreds gathered Wednesday for the Community FoodBank of New Jersey's annual Blue Jean Ball, and CBS News New York's John Elliott served as auctioneer.
Could one of New York City's most iconic parks soon be surrounded by gates? Community members discussed the topic Wednesday at a meeting that got heated at times. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
We've now learned a confirmed measles patient in New York City is an unvaccinated man in his 20s who recently visited Mexico.
Police have arrested a second suspect in connection to the deadly shooting of a 15-year-old in a Queens park in April.
