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Students and administrators across the tri-state area are coming up with creative digital and socially distanced ideas to celebrate graduation.
Fairs and pop-up markets typically take over the streets of the Big Apple during the summer and vendors rely on the sales for financial success.
Scientists at the University of Oxford announced Tuesday that a low-cost steroid could significantly reduce deaths for hospitalized patients.
Sports fans, Gov. Andrew Cuomo has really good news.
Tracers were able to identify 331 active cases and help 1,057 people who needed access to medicine, food and other services. They also helped 40 people find hotel rooms to quarantine.
Restaurants can begin outdoor dining Monday, and non-essential retail stores can allow customers inside.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention updated its guidelines for a variety of summertime activities but, CBS2's Dr. Max Gomez says the same rules still apply: wash your hands often, don't touch your face and wear a face covering.
There has been progress in the fight against COVID-19, but the massive protests and the reopening of businesses have created fears of a new wave of infections.
Gov. Phil Murphy and The New Jersey Department of Health announced guidance for organized, outdoor sports to resume on Monday, June 22.
The news comes as parts of the state gear up for Phase 3 reopening.
All students in grades six through 12, and parents or guardians with children in grades 3-K through 12 are invited to fill out a survey.
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo sent a stern warning to restaurant and bar owners Sunday.
A woman seen on video getting coughed on inside a Queens coffee shop last Saturday has filed a report with NYPD.
As New York's drop in COVID-19 cases continues, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Sunday a handful of youth sports can begin in regions in Phase 3 of reopening. The regions can start holding low-risk sports on July 6, with safety protocols in place.
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy signed an executive order Saturday allowing personal care facilities to reopen on Monday, June 22.
Fed-up officials held a news conference Saturday night, calling on businesses and patrons to be more responsible.
While New York's coronavirus numbers are going down, 14 other states are seeing around a 25% increase in new cases.
"We've done it. We've tamed the beast. We are now 180 degrees on the other side," Cuomo said.
The health commissioner said that overnight camps "have congregate settings and sleeping arrangements in close quarters that present too many risks."
The decision came after New Jersey's Attorney General filed a lawsuit Friday.
Major cities around the nation are reopening, but unlike here in New York, their coronavirus cases are rising, sometimes dangerously.
The ultraviolet pilot program started in May and is now expanding.
More than 1 million people are out of work in New Jersey because of the coronavirus pandemic. That has increased the need for food banks and added new challenges to the mix. CBS2's Nick Caloway reports on how one food pantry is helping.
The weekend is usually a time when worshipers gather for services, but churches have been closed to group gatherings for months during the coronavirus pandemic. As CBS2's Jenna DeAngelis reported Friday, that changes in New York and New Jersey this weekend
Westchester is welcoming the return of many outdoor activities now that it entered Phase 2 of the state's reopening plan. But, CBS2's Tony Aiello reports the restrictions still in place are a reminder that the coronavirus pandemic is ongoing.
Carson Benge hit a tie-breaking RBI double in the seventh inning Wednesday, lifting the Mets to a 3-2 victory over the Braves.
According to court documents, a search of the suspect's devices yielded more than 44,000 images and videos of child porn.
Santiago's Beer Garden in East Harlem is bouncing back thanks to support from the community after a devastating fire in November.
One person is dead in an e-bike collision in Lower Manhattan. It happened at around 9 a.m. Wednesday at Centre Street and Chambers Street.
A utility pole came toppling down and dragged power lines down with it, sparking a fire that spread to several cars on Wednesday morning.
Santiago's Beer Garden in East Harlem is bouncing back thanks to support from the community after a devastating fire in November.
One person is dead in an e-bike collision in Lower Manhattan. It happened at around 9 a.m. Wednesday at Centre Street and Chambers Street.
It's another rainy day in the Tri-State Area with a flood watch for parts of New York and Connecticut.
While New York City got the brunt of the bad weather Tuesday night, 51 schools will remain open as safe locations while dangerous conditions persist.
Jacob Freytes, 12, went to a bodega to buy a ball when a fight broke out, and he was killed by a stray bullet in the Mount Eden section of the Bronx.
It's another rainy day in the Tri-State Area with a flood watch for parts of New York and Connecticut.
There was a tornado warning in Sussex and Warren Counties in New Jersey as more severe weather passed through our area.
Weather conditions go downhill Tuesday and Wednesday with rain and potentially strong storms on deck for the New York area.
Severe weather impacted the entire region on Tuesday, with watches and warnings throughout the CBS News New York viewing area.
Stormy weather will return to the New York City area Tuesday after a brief reprieve.
A utility pole came toppling down and dragged power lines down with it, sparking a fire that spread to several cars on Wednesday morning.
It's another rainy day in the Tri-State Area with a flood watch for parts of New York and Connecticut.
Severe storms in New Jersey brought lightning and heavy rain, with several towns experiencing flash flooding Tuesday.
Radar estimated rainfall totals in portions of Morris County were up to 6.4 inches at around 11 p.m. In Essex County, the same estimate found 4.7 inches of rain.
There was a tornado warning in Sussex and Warren Counties in New Jersey as more severe weather passed through our area.
It's another rainy day in the Tri-State Area with a flood watch for parts of New York and Connecticut.
Auto repair and detailing have long been a male-dominated world. On Long Island, a growing business run by women is helping to change that.
Auto repair and detailing have long been a male-dominated world. On Long Island, a growing business run by women is helping to change that. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
There was a tornado warning in Sussex and Warren Counties in New Jersey as more severe weather passed through our area.
The big rats can be seen scurrying across backyards day and night in Seaford, and their numbers are exploding.
Dr. Anthony Fauci appeared before the Senate to testify on the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic but invoked his Fifth Amendment rights in answering all questions.
Letters have been sent to thousands of New York City homeowners, stating they may have to pay the new controversial pied-à-terre tax. But some residents say they shouldn't be on that list.
Family members who lost loved ones on 9/11 have started an online petition calling for New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani not to attend the 25th 9/11 remembrance ceremony.
A memorial tribute was held in Central Park on Monday afternoon for Romanch Mahajan, the teenage tourist who died last month in a runaway horse carriage accident.
Certain core groceries will cost 30% less at New York City-run stores, Mayor Zohran Mamdani said Monday.
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.
An attorney representing an Upper East Side woman whose husband just died from Legionnaires' disease is planning to take legal action.
Studies show older adults are among the safest drivers on the road, but crashes involving seniors are on the rise.
For the third day in a row, the NYC Health Department has announced a death in the Upper East Side Legionnaires' disease cluster.
A second death has been reported in connection to the Legionnaires' disease cluster on the Upper East Side, health officials said Saturday.
A new Broadway show based on Prince's movie and album "Purple Rain" will take the stage at Broadway's Majestic Theatre in March.
Carly Simon, the singer known for 1970s hits like "You're So Vain," announced she has Parkinson's disease and also was treated for basal cell carcinoma.
Paramount Skydance on Friday said it would delay the deal until as late as June 2027.
Madonna, Justin Bieber, BTS and Shakira each brought a bit of one of their hits to the World Cup's first halftime show in a whirlwind performance Sunday that also squeezed in Burna Boy, Ted Lasso and many Muppets.
Brenda Fricker won an Academy Award for 1989's "My Left Foot," played the Pigeon Lady in "Home Alone 2" and appeared in "A Time to Kill" and "So I Married an Axe Murderer."
Carson Benge hit a tie-breaking RBI double in the seventh inning Wednesday, lifting the Mets to a 3-2 victory over the Braves.
The New York Yankees beat the Chicago White Sox on Monday night in the opener of a four-game series between playoff contenders.
Francisco Lindor homered twice and tripled off the top of the fence, driving in six runs as the Mets pulled away for a 14-3 victory over the Braves on Monday night.
Center fielders Carlos Beltrán and Andruw Jones and second baseman Jeff Kent were inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame on Sunday.
Tyrone Taylor put the Mets ahead with a three-run homer in the sixth inning, and New York beat the Dodgers 8-3 on Sunday to prevent a season sweep.
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.
Two Upper West Side children went on a mission to visit 40 playgrounds in one day, hoping to set a record.
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.
A flood watch is in effect for parts of New York and Connecticut, but the worst of the rainy weather is over. CBS News New York Meteorologist John Elliott has the forecast.
Four women said Leto sexually assaulted or acted inappropriately when they were teenagers. Leto has said the claims are not true.
It happened at around 9 a.m. Wednesday at Centre Street and Chambers Street. CBS News New York's Dave Carlin reports.
The MTA's new preliminary budget calls for a 4% fare and toll increase starting in March, with another 4% increase planned for 2029. The budget will be voted in the fall.
Fauci said the release of his diary entries was an attempt to embarrass and intimidate him. CBS News' Natalie Brand reports.
