Arthur Avenue in the Bronx packed with Christmas Eve shoppers
Many were preparing for the Feast of the Seven Fishes, an Italian Christmas tradition.
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Many were preparing for the Feast of the Seven Fishes, an Italian Christmas tradition.
Parishioners prayed, sang hymns and took in the true meaning of Christmas together, a tradition dating back to 1879 when St. Patrick's Cathedral opened its doors. CBS New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports.
CBS News spoke with people from a variety of backgrounds and faith traditions about what they're thinking about this holiday season.
Here's where you can find which stores, restaurants, fast food chains and grocery stores are open on Christmas Eve.
Call it the North Pole in Paramus. Van Saun County Park has been transformed into the Bergen County Winter Wonderland once again.
Call it the North Pole in Paramus. Van Saun County Park has been transformed into the Bergen County Winter Wonderland once again. CBS New York's Nick Caloway reports.
Join CBS New York's Steve Overmyer in a tribute to winter in the Big Apple, when Christmas dreams and Hanukkah hopes brighten the skyline and warm our hearts even on the coldest nights.
It's the busiest shopping day of the year next to Black Friday, but "Super Saturday" might work in shoppers' favor too as retailers promote last-minute deals.
It's the busiest shopping day of the year next to Black Friday, but "Super Saturday" might work in shoppers' favor too as retailers promote last-minute deals. CBS New York's Kristie Keleshian reports.
NASA this week released a new image of a celestial formation known as the "Christmas Tree Cluster." The stars appear to form the glowing shape of a tree.
115 million Americans will travel more than 50 miles to get to their Christmas destination. CBS New York's Wendy Gillette reports.
This holiday season is expected to be the busiest since 2020, and new records are being set despite bad weather in some regions. According to AAA, more than 115 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more from their home, and a record 7.5 million people are set to fly between today and New Year's Day. CBS News' Astrid Martinez has everything you need to know.
The holiday travel rush is continuing, with 115 million Americans expected to hit the roads and take to the skies through Jan. 1.
The countdown is on to prepare the Christmas feast. Shoppers can expect stores to be packed Saturday as people look for those missing and hard-to-find ingredients. On Arthur Avenue in the Bronx, folks were on line for some items before the sun came up. CBS New York's Christina Fan reports.
The Columbus Circle Holiday Market was packed with people hoping inspiration strikes from these artisan sellers.
The Columbus Circle Holiday Market was packed with people hoping inspiration strikes from these artisan sellers. CBS New York's Ali Bauman reports.
TSA predicted 7.5 million people would catch a flight this week into next, making it the busiest travel season ever.
TSA predicted 7.5 million people would catch a flight this week into next, making it the busiest travel season ever. CBS New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports.
Fly along in Chopper 2 as Dan Rice takes us on a tour of holiday light displays around the Tri-State Area.
The events are just a few examples of many generous New Yorkers helping one another this holiday season.
Just in time for Christmas! Parents and kids were able to pick out brand new presents thanks to generous volunteers. CBS New York's Alice Gainer reports.
Bob Santomarco has spent 35 years creating what may be the biggest display of its kind in New Jersey.
Historically speaking, there is only an 11% chance. And that paltry number does not take into account the effects of climate change.
Chef Zac Young, a top pastry chef and owner of PieCaken Bake Shop, stopped by with sweet holiday creations that you can make, too.
Every year, CBS New York's Cindy Hsu gets some amazing Christmas cards catching up on her friends' lives. But she has one friend who really goes all out with her cards, and won't let anything stop her.
The Mets' home opener is set for Thursday as the team takes on the Pittsburgh Pirates at Citi Field in Queens.
About 111 million Americans are carrying credit card balances, a 17% increase in five years, new research shows.
Iran's state media say the regime has rejected points suggested by the Trump administration as the basis of a potential peace deal.
The strike by hundreds of non-tenured faculty members at New York University was paused after the union said a tentative agreement was reached.
A 16-year-old boy is fighting for his life after he was stabbed Tuesday in Hackensack, New Jersey, his family told CBS News New York.
The Mets' home opener is set for Thursday as the team takes on the Pittsburgh Pirates at Citi Field in Queens.
The strike by hundreds of non-tenured faculty members at New York University was paused after the union said a tentative agreement was reached.
A Queens man raped a teenager and held her captive in his car for months, and raped and assaulted two others, the district attorney said.
Frustration over long security lines at airports reached new heights on Monday when the delay hit investigators trying to reach the scene of the deadly runway collision at LaGuardia Airport.
A sex offender who was out on parole is back in custody after he allegedly tried to sexually assault a woman in Central Park in broad daylight, police say.
It may not feel like spring right away, but Friday's weather does deliver a clear shift in the air in New York City.
The New York City area will be under a wind advisory Monday with periods of heavy rain and severe thunderstorms expected across the region.
The New York area is in for a mild weekend before the weather takes a turn to start the work week.
It will be rainy on Thursday morning, and the weather will change to snow as temperatures drop across the Tri-State Area.
Thunderstorms are expected in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut this weekend after severe weather hit the Midwest.
A 16-year-old boy is fighting for his life after he was stabbed Tuesday in Hackensack, New Jersey, his family told CBS News New York.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill signed an executive order Tuesday that pushes NJ Transit to improve the rider experience.
ICE agents began patrolling at JFK Airport in NYC and Newark Airport in New Jersey on Monday.
The air traffic control tower at Newark Liberty airport in New Jersey was evacuated early Monday, after a report of smoke inside the tower.
Leqaa Kordia, a Columbia University protester who was detained by ICE for more than a year, spoke out Sunday for the first time since her release last week.
A second person was arrested Tuesday in connection with a 2021 acid attack on Long Island college student Nafiah Ikram.
High school students are helping residents in assisted living in Long Island, New York feel a bit more confident with makeovers.
Two of the most storied programs in men's college basketball, St. John's and Kansas, will battle it out later Sunday.
A Long Island teenager accused of killing his ex-girlfriend in November allegedly plotted to burglarize the victim's home.
What started as a sinus infection left a Long Island teenager fighting for his life, requiring emergency brain surgery.
Frustration over long security lines at airports reached new heights on Monday when the delay hit investigators trying to reach the scene of the deadly runway collision at LaGuardia Airport.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill signed an executive order Tuesday that pushes NJ Transit to improve the rider experience.
Democrats are pushing for reforms to Immigration and Customs Enforcement as the Senate appeared to be closing in on a deal to fund the Department of Homeland Security.
Leqaa Kordia, a Columbia University protester who was detained by ICE for more than a year, spoke out Sunday for the first time since her release last week.
New York City Comptroller Mark Levine was the first to sound the alarm about New York City's massive budget gap.
What started as a sinus infection left a Long Island teenager fighting for his life, requiring emergency brain surgery.
Older adults in New Jersey recorded the highest number of suspected overdose deaths in 2025, according to the New Jersey Department of Health.
The first case of mpox clade I has been detected in New York City, health officials said Friday. Of the two types of mpox, clade I is known to cause more severe disease and death.
Heights University Hospital, formerly known as Christ Hospital, shuttered its emergency room Saturday night.
New Jersey Sen. Andy Kim is opening up about his father's Alzheimer's diagnosis in hopes of helping others struggling like him to care for their loved ones.
CBS News announced Friday that CBS News Radio will be shutting down this spring after nearly 100 years of broadcasting, citing "challenging economic realities."
Bodycam video footage of Justin Timberlake's June 2024 DWI arrest on Long Island was released to the media Friday.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
ABC has canceled its already filmed season of "The Bachelorette" starring Taylor Frankie Paul after video surfaced of a 2023 incident in which she was charged with assault.
Michael B. Jordan's best actor win at Sunday night's Academy Awards resonated at his alma mater, Arts High School in Newark.
Jack Hughes scored twice in a four-goal first period as New Jersey beat Dallas 6-4, ending the Stars' run without consecutive regulation losses.
The New York Knicks beat the New Orleans Pelicans 121-116 on Tuesday night for their seventh straight victory.
The Chicago Blackhawks defeated the New York Islanders 4-3 on Tuesday night.
Toumani Camara had career highs of nine 3-pointers and 35 points to help Portland beat the Brooklyn Nets 134-99 on Monday night.
The Rangers recorded just nine shots on goal, matching their lowest total in franchise history, in a 2-1 loss to the surging Senators on Monday,
From World War II to modern mixology, women in Brooklyn fought for their place behind the bar. This Women's History Month, their legacy continues to influence the city's nightlife.
A new performing arts venue with a focus on immigrant stories is opening in Upper Manhattan this fall. CBS News New York's Noëlle Lilley got an exclusive tour of the construction that will give The People's Theatre its first home in more than 15 years.
Members of the Apollo Theater, where Kiki Shepard left her mark for 15 years, reflect on her legacy after the Harlem icon's death at age 74.
The Rev. Al Sharpton is calling on New York City to help protect the Merchant's House Museum in Manhattan after a recent discovery revealed connections to the Underground Railroad.
A Harlem school is teaching students how to love, honor and care for their natural hair.
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.
St. Paul's Church in Mount Vernon served as a critical hospital during the Revolutionary War for both sides. CBS News New York's Tony Aiello takes us there.
The NTSB is piecing together what happened when an Air Canada plane collided with an emergency vehicle on a LaGuardia runway. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook has the latest details on the investigation and Aziza Shuler reports on the impacts to travelers.
A 16-year-old boy was charged with manslaughter and negligent homicide after allegedly shooting another 16-year-old in Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn.
Despite indirect talks between Washington and Tehran, the United States is preparing to send 5,000 troops to the region in addition to the 50,000 already deployed.
Delta suspended a major travel perk for members of Congress at the partial government shutdown continues. Officials said legislators will now be treated the same as all other passengers.
