St. Patrick's Cathedral Adds Something New To Nativity Scene
It's a dog in the likeness of a real canine, Lexington, a 15-year-old yellow lab and loyal companion to St. Patrick's rector Monsignor Robert Ritchie.
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It's a dog in the likeness of a real canine, Lexington, a 15-year-old yellow lab and loyal companion to St. Patrick's rector Monsignor Robert Ritchie.
Kicking off this December is a New York City tradition which has been recognized internationally for combining two things this city does best: Christmas and food.
It's usually a controversy to call a Christmas tree event a "holiday event," but this year in one Long Island town it's the other way around and it's causing people to pick a side.
Before we get to "the most wonderful time of the year," we must endure what is arguably the most stressful time of the year: Holiday shopping.
The big tree at Rockefeller Center will be lit among the glittering traditions of the season in Midtown next week - but the Big Apple holds more than one Christmas tree lighting ceremony to kick off the holiday season.
With the Giants and Jets scheduled to play on Christmas Eve, Craig invited the staff over to watch the game at his house. Surprisingly, no one took him up on the offer.
For this holiday season, one New Yorker has already made her own list—and checked it twice.
The Anti-Defamation League called the ad "crude and offensive," and in a press release said it "reinforces anti-Semitic stereotypes."
If visions of sugar-plums are already dancing in your head, Dylan's Candy Bar has the solution.
In this Eye on New York segment, CBS 2's Cindy Hsu takes a look at Black Friday starting on Thursday and Rob Morrison speaks with Diana Tsui about some interesting gift ideas for this holiday season.
If you can't make it to Radio City Music Hall, Rockefeller Center and St. Patrick's Cathedral this year, there's an attraction which conveniently puts them all in one spot.
While there are some predictions of higher gas prices in December just in time for the holidays, oil analyst Peter Beutel believes prices, for the most part, have peaked.
Slowly but surely, the Christmas customs which make New York City a holiday destination are returning to ring in the 2011 season.
A 109-year tradition, Volunteers of America's Sidewalk Santas can be found stationed beside their signature chimneys throughout Manhattan every Friday in December. But not without some schooling first.
Uncovering worthy gifts for the adventurous world traveler can be difficult. From a travel diary to a language course to a tricked-out Nikon camera, presents that are both fun and useful are the way to go.
Celebrity restaurateur Liza Utter, the force behind Los Angeles hot spots La Cachette and The Beach House, has firsthand experience playing hostess to high end clientele.
Got a techie in your life? Not to worry. This year, CNET brings its annual Holiday Gift Guide to life at the downtown Openhouse Gallery.
Every year, the Saint James General Store is transformed into a picturesque Christmas village, complete with a real life Santa Claus. The store is partially funded by Suffolk County tax dollars, and cutbacks meant Santa's contract was canceled.
With November upon us, the indulgent holiday eating season will be here faster than you can say "New Year's Resolutions." But don't count your calories just yet.
The most decorated artist in the music industry will be taking her knack for the over-the-top to Barneys on Madison Avenue to give Santa's workshop a makeover this December.
During the emotional cleanup at Ground Zero, the cross found in the rubble of the World Trade Center became a symbol of solace and peace.
Americans hit the malls Sunday to spend gift cards on items Santa may have missed and pick over the clearance racks, though an East Coast snowstorm will crimp some plans.
Two Long Island men have been arrested on charges that they stole Christmas gifts from a Central Islip home after attending a party.
After 11 years away, an army staff sergeant finally came home for the holidays.
Thousands of worshippers packed area churches on Saturday to celebrate the birth of Jesus on Christmas.
A bodega worker was grazed by gunfire after he tried to stop a man from stealing at a Lower East Side store, the NYPD said.
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.
The Senate Homeland Security Committee voted to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress over his refusal to answer questions during testimony before the committee last week.
Some lights atop Yankee Stadium briefly went dark a couple of times in the first inning Wednesday night.
Most of the Tri-State Area is under a heat advisory Thursday and Friday, with downpours bringing the risk of flash flooding.
A bodega worker was grazed by gunfire after he tried to stop a man from stealing at a Lower East Side store, the NYPD said.
Some lights atop Yankee Stadium briefly went dark a couple of times in the first inning Wednesday night.
Most of the Tri-State Area is under a heat advisory Thursday and Friday, with downpours bringing the risk of flash flooding.
Several lawsuits are expected to be announced Thursday against New York City and others connected to a deadly 2025 Legionnaires' outbreak in Harlem.
New York City is activating its heat and flash flood emergency plans for Thursday and Friday due to dangerous heat and storms in the forecast.
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.
New York City and parts of New Jersey were under a flood watch due to downpours and strong storms Monday.
Stormy weather will return to the New York City area on Monday, bringing the threat of heavy rain and storms that may lead to flash flooding.
There's been a report of a bigfoot sighting near the Pachaug State Forest in Connecticut.
Most of the Tri-State Area is under a heat advisory Thursday and Friday, with downpours bringing the risk of flash flooding.
The Bayonne 12U Little League team from New Jersey is heading to the Metro Region Tournament with their sights set on the Little League World Series.
The family of a man who died at the Delaney Hall immigration detention center in Newark, New Jersey, is demanding justice.
Protesters gathered at the gates of Delaney Hall immigration detention center in Newark, New Jersey, Monday following the death of an ICE detainee.
The power was restored Tuesday morning after going out at the American Dream Mall in East Rutherford, N.J. Monday afternoon.
Most of the Tri-State Area is under a heat advisory Thursday and Friday, with downpours bringing the risk of flash flooding.
The Long Island Aquarium is asking the public to help name its newest resident – a Giant Pacific octopus.
Dangerous rip currents have been reported across New York area beaches in recent weeks, causing dozens of ocean rescues. As CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports, officials in the Town of Hempstead began a safety campaign Wednesday to educate swimmers on how to break the grip of a rip.
Communities across New York City and Long Island came together Tuesday for National Night Out.
On Long Island, a farm is helping kids cope using therapy horses. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
The Senate Homeland Security Committee voted to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress over his refusal to answer questions during testimony before the committee last week.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill is taking her first major step onto the national stage, endorsing 13 Democrats — as the moderate signals she may jump into the debate over her party's future.
Gov. Kathy Hochul signed new legislation Wednesday to strengthen inspections on cooling towers in New York City.
The Medical Aid in Dying law allows terminally ill adults to request a doctor to prescribe them lethal medication.
Former state health official Abdul El-Sayed faced Rep. Haley Stevens in the Democratic Senate primary in Michigan in a closely watched contest that represented the latest test of the party's divisions.
Several lawsuits are expected to be 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.
A seventh person has died from Legionnaires' disease in connection with the Upper East Side cluster, New York City's health commissioner said Thursday.
Thirty-four cooling towers at 33 buildings on the Upper East Side tested positive for live Legionella bacteria, the New York City Health Department announced Tuesday.
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.
Some lights atop Yankee Stadium briefly went dark a couple of times in the first inning Wednesday night.
Bo Bichette singled off Matt Festa to score automatic runner Francisco Lindor in the 10th inning, helping the Mets to a wild 6-5 victory over the Guardians.
The Bayonne 12U Little League team from New Jersey is heading to the Metro Region Tournament with their sights set on the Little League World Series.
The countdown to the 2026 US Open in New York City is on, but some tennis fans are frustrated by how much it costs to get in.
The New York Yankees beat the St. Louis Cardinals 2-0 on Tuesday night.
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.
The FIFA World Cup is delivering a business boost for many bars and restaurants across New York City, but not every industry is seeing the same payoff.
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.
Mikey Klenk and Millie Dulan Thompson, both 10 years old, died after police say they were swept into the Passaic River.
A deli employee was grazed after a shooting during an attempted robbery in the Lower East Side, according to the NYPD.
Family, friends and fans will gather in New York to say goodbye to beloved "Sopranos" star Vincent Pastore.
Fourteen people were hurt, and one person died in a huge fire that engulfed an apartment building in the Norwood section of the Bronx. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
Most of the Tri-State Area will be under a heat advisory starting at 11 a.m. due to the hot and humid weather. CBS News New York Meteorologist Tony Sadiku has the forecast.
