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NYPD officer Arnaldo Magnoni said his 7-year-old son loved the colorful inflatable merry-go-round that spun around with Santa Claus on it. That is, until the holiday decoration was cut into pieces and left on the ground.
"Reindeer games" go haywire in this video. Make sure the kids are in the next room before you watch!
From the iconic Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting to the lesser known trees on the Upper East Side, there are plenty of festive spruces and firs to see in the city this season.
Give yourself a break this holiday season and book Christmas Eve or Christmas Day at one of these NYC restaurants offering special menus to celebrate with your loved ones.
"It ended up being dad and I on Christmas Eve, sitting in his hospital room and watching 'Dumbest Stuff on Wheels' for about four hours."
What does a megastar like Carrie Underwood get her famous hockey husband, Mike Fisher, for Christmas?
Where will the three members of Rascal Flatts spend the holidays? For starters, they'll be hanging out on your television, hosting this annual holiday special.
If you're heading out to get a Christmas tree this weekend, we sent Alex Denis out on the Mobile Couch to get some expert advice on picking the right one and keeping it in tip top shape for the holidays.
According to Blake, it didn't take too much arm twisting, but she did have one concern.
According to Blake, it didn't take too much arm twisting, but she did have one concern.
These cooking classes, tasting tours and specialty food items will satisfy your hungry loved this holiday season.
Food Network Chef Keegan Gerhard shares his mother's fruitcake recipe and proves that fruitcake can still be a delicious and special holiday treat.
Blake Shelton's "Voice" buddy CeeLo also has a new Christmas album, and one of the songs features The Muppets. Check out the video.
These holiday light displays might not be as big as those at Rockefeller Center or Dyker Heights, but they're bright enough to say "Happy Holidays" to all who pass near their glow.
Shelton and Bublè have been friends for years, but that doesn't mean the country singer wasn't nervous about asking the Canadian crooner for a favor.
With the holidays right around the corner, there is a goal on Staten Island to have the biggest toy drive that New York has ever seen.
There is so much to experience throughout New York during the holidays. If bundling up indoors with a mug of hot chocolate just isn't your thing, here are six of the City's best holiday light displays to explore.
Will superstorm Sandy and the economy have a negative effect on holiday shopping? Not if you ask one local shopping center owner.
The holiday season is supposed to be the most joyous time of the year, but for Jonelle Redmond, of Long Island, the wrath of Superstorm Sandy has dampened any holiday hopes. But one organization has a mission to help.
The Couch asked associate editor of Travel + Leisure magazine, Kathryn O'Shea-Evans, to stop by to come by and give us hassle-free travel tips.
In a CBS Local interview, Blake tells how he first found out about Cee Lo's album -- and the song his "Voice" buddy recorded that really is "something I would never have thought of."
If you plan on hosting overnight guests, you are going to need to prep your home for their arrival.
At a holiday party, a little boy schemes for a Christmas kiss with Hillary. It all takes place in Lady A's new music video.
The tree is up at his house, his Christmas CD is on shelves, and his December TV special is already in the can.
The group will perform material from their new Christmas album "On This Winter's Night" in a December concert that will also be recorded for a TV special.
Police are looking for the suspect who allegedly punched an MTA conductor on a Queens subway platform.
Jury selection is set to begin Tuesday in the trial of luxury real estate brokers Oren and Tal Alexander and their brother Alon on sex trafficking charges.
The New Jersey Devils defeated the Calgary Flames 2-1 in an overtime game on Monday night.
The New York Islanders defeated the Vancouver Canucks 4-3 on Monday night in Canada.
The New York Giants officially introduced their new head coach John Harbaugh Tuesday.
Police are looking for the suspect who allegedly punched an MTA conductor on a Queens subway platform.
Jury selection is set to begin Tuesday in the trial of luxury real estate brokers Oren and Tal Alexander and their brother Alon on sex trafficking charges.
The New York Giants officially introduced their new head coach John Harbaugh Tuesday.
Dangerously cold weather is gripping the Tri-State with little relief as the frigid temperatures continue into the weekend.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders joined striking New York City nurses on the picket line Tuesday.
Dangerously cold weather is gripping the Tri-State with little relief as the frigid temperatures continue into the weekend.
Many dangers lurk when the temperature plummets, including hypothermia, frostbite and even a heart attack.
The weekend of snow in the New York City area finally wrapped up overnight, but don't let it fool you. Temperatures are about to plummet.
Snow fell in New York City and across the Tri-State Area on Sunday morning and evening, leaving a good amount to measure in its wake.
David Grullon Jr. killed a 34-year-old Connecticut man after he fired a gun and the bullet went through the wall.
The New York Giants officially introduced their new head coach John Harbaugh Tuesday.
Dangerously cold weather is gripping the Tri-State with little relief as the frigid temperatures continue into the weekend.
Mikie Sherrill was inaugurated on Tuesday morning in Newark, becoming the first Democratic woman to hold New Jersey's highest office.
Many dangers lurk when the temperature plummets, including hypothermia, frostbite and even a heart attack.
Students in New Jersey will soon learn cursive in school, thanks to a law signed by Gov. Phil Murphy.
Dangerously cold weather is gripping the Tri-State with little relief as the frigid temperatures continue into the weekend.
The weekend of snow in the New York City area finally wrapped up overnight, but don't let it fool you. Temperatures are about to plummet.
Snow fell in New York City and across the Tri-State Area on Sunday morning and evening, leaving a good amount to measure in its wake.
A Long Island nurse was seen on a nanny camera hitting a non-verbal child that he was caring for, leaving bruises on the boy's body.
The first of this weekend's two rounds of snow blanketed the Tri-State Area on Saturday.
Mikie Sherrill was inaugurated on Tuesday morning in Newark, becoming the first Democratic woman to hold New Jersey's highest office.
New Jersey will soon have its first female Democratic governor. Mikie Sherrill will be sworn into office Tuesday, succeeding Gov. Phil Murphy.
As his standoff with America's closest allies escalates, President Trump says not getting the Nobel Peace Prize means he's no longer obligated "to think purely of Peace."
Looking overseas, there is wide opposition to the idea of taking Greenland by force.
Shimamura most recently served as the City Department of Parks and Recreation's Manhattan borough commissioner, Mamdani said.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders joined striking New York City nurses on the picket line Tuesday.
New York City's largest nurses strike is now in Week 2 and it appears negotiations toward a deal remain at a standstill.
Negotiators for major New York City hospitals and the state nurses union returned to the bargaining table as the city's largest nurses strike enters a fifth day.
Nurses continue to hold the picket line as the largest nurses' strike in New York City history is on its third day with no end in sight.
Nurses say health care benefits and workplace safety are their main reasons for striking, and are refusing to go back to work until their demands are met.
Kianna Underwood, a former Nickelodeon child actress, was identified as the woman killed in a hit-and-run in Brooklyn.
John Forté, the Grammy-nominated musician known for his work with the Fugees, was found dead in his home in Massachusetts.
The 2026 Golden Globes honored the standouts in both film and television from last year. See the full list of winners and nominees.
Here is everything you need to know about how to watch and stream the 2026 Golden Globes.
Bob Weir wrote or co-wrote and sang lead vocals on Grateful Dead classics including "Sugar Magnolia," "One More Saturday Night" and "Mexicali Blues."
The New Jersey Devils defeated the Calgary Flames 2-1 in an overtime game on Monday night.
The New York Islanders defeated the Vancouver Canucks 4-3 on Monday night in Canada.
The New York Giants officially introduced their new head coach John Harbaugh Tuesday.
Alex Killorn broke a second-period tie, rugged newcomer Jeffrey Viel scored his first goal of the season and the Anaheim Ducks beat the New York Rangers 5-3 on Monday night.
Dillon Brooks scored 27 points, Devin Booker had 23 and the Suns beat the Nets 126-117 on Monday night.
Puppet shows, peaceful protests and acts of service helped families reflect on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy through a child's perspective.
Nearly 100 tenants from three different buildings managed by A&E Real Estate on the Upper West Side rallied on Monday.
A group in Queens has banded together to revive landlines and give their children a simpler way to socialize.
A city-approved plan to rezone a stretch of Atlantic Avenue is expected to bring thousands of new apartments to Brooklyn, but tenant advocates say the deal falls short for lower-income residents and could accelerate displacement.
A three-year pilot run by the Brooklyn Justice Initiative and the Mayor's Office of Criminal Justice aims to improve court compliance and reduce recidivism by meeting participants where they live.
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.
Wednesday will serve as a short break from the cold temperatures before it gets cold again this weekend. Meteorologist John Elliott has the latest forecast.
CBS News New York is hosting a blood drive Tuesday afternoon as the New York Blood Center says donations are critically low. CBS News New York's John Elliott reports.
The New York Giants formally introduced John Harbaugh as head coach Tuesday. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
Looking for something to do in the city? Well you're in luck because the city's "Winter Outing" has returned.
Mikie Sherrill was sworn in as New Jersey governor at a ceremony on Tuesday in Newark. CBS News New York's Christine Sloan reports.
