Notable works entering the public domain in 2026
Here are the significant books, films and characters joining the list of works in the public domain on Jan. 1, 2026.
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Here are the significant books, films and characters joining the list of works in the public domain on Jan. 1, 2026.
The ABC star was suspended following remarks he made on the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. As CBS News New York's Aziz Shuler reports, Kimmel had a message for his supporters, the White House, and Kirk's widow.
In total, 71 ABC-affiliated stations across the country say they won't carry his show. The move means large portions of the late-night host's audience could be cut off. CBS News New York's Gwen Baumgardner has the story.
But that hasn't stopped the controversy over his comments connected to the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. CBS News New York's Dick Brennan got reaction from late night fans.
In response to ABC's suspension of late-night host Jimmy Kimmel, ex-Disney CEO Michael Eisner asked, "Where has all the leadership gone?"
"CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King and Oprah Daily creative director Adam Glassman appeared in the opening number of the hit Broadway musical.
A man jumped into the water after his young daughter fell overboard Sunday on the way back to Florida.
A walk-in cooler behind the France Pavilion in the Epcot theme park caught fire, a Disney representative said, sending plumes of smoke billowing over the resort.
The widower of a Long Island physician who died after suffering an allergic reaction at a Walt Disney World Resort restaurant says he wants the recipes and ingredients for the meal his wife ate before she died.
Chris D’Lando, ReedPop’s Event Manager joins CBS New York to discuss what attendees can expect at this year's New York Comic Con.
Walt Disney Co. pulled ESPN, its Disney network and ABC stations from DirecTV's service, a move that came on a busy sports night.
Disney has now dropped its effort to get a wrongful death lawsuit dismissed over the fine print in its Disney+ streaming app. The company had previously said its terms include an arbitration clause.
The Long Island family suing Disney over their loved one's fatal allergy attack will have their day in court. Last week, Disney asked a judge to toss the case citing the fine print on its Disney+ app, but as CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner reports, after massive outrage, the company is changing its tune.
Disney has changed course, and now says it will not seek arbitration following the death of a doctor from Long Island.
Walt Disney Parks and Resorts is trying to have a man's wrongful death lawsuit dismissed because he signed up for Disney+ streaming years earlier.
CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff spoke with loved ones of a woman who suffered a fatal allergy attack after eating at a Disney Springs restaurant. The company asked a Florida court to throw out the family's suit because of the fine print on its Disney+ app.
Walt Disney Parks and Resorts is trying have a man's wrongful death lawsuit dismissed because he signed up for Disney+ streaming years earlier.
Upgrade your Disney parks experience with Mouse House-themed gear and personal hygiene items you'll need on your trip.
The suit says the 42-year-old doctor ate at Raglan Road in Disney Springs in October and was assured the food would be prepared without dairy and nuts.
According to the lawsuit, the 42-year-old doctor ate at Raglan Road in Disney Springs back in October. CBS New York's Kristine Johnson reports.
Copyright protections on many well-known books, films and musical compositions are set to expire in 2024. Disney's Mickey Mouse is getting a lot of attention as one famous iteration of the classic mouse is set to enter the public domain. CBS News' Jo Ling Kent has the story.
The deal values Hulu at $27.5 billion in total, according to Disney, which said the transaction will be concluded by Dec. 1.
Disney CEO Bob Iger had signaled that the entertainment giant was open to selling some of its media assets.
New deal means Spectrum cable customers will soon regain access to ESPN and other Disney-owned channels.
Disney programming blacked out for Spectrum viewers in several major cities as the companies clash over pricing.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani said La Marqueta in East Harlem, a site owned by New York City, will be developed into the city's first city-run grocery store.
Drew Rasmussen allowed one hit in six scoreless innings, and the Rays completed their first three-game sweep of the Yankees since 2021, holding on for a 5-4 win on Sunday.
Nick Kurtz hit his first home run this season, sending the Athletics to a 1-0 victory Sunday and a three-game sweep of the slumping Mets.
Zohran Mamdani, New York City's first social influencer mayor, has reached 100 days in office, and he's been busy.
A former staffer of Rep. Eric Swalwell said he allegedly forced himself on her after they met for drinks in New York in 2024.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani said La Marqueta in East Harlem, a site owned by New York City, will be developed into the city's first city-run grocery store.
Zohran Mamdani, New York City's first social influencer mayor, has reached 100 days in office, and he's been busy.
A major warmup, featuring summer-like temperatures in the 80s, will take over the Eastern Seaboard beginning Monday.
A man with a machete slashed and injured three people at Grand Central in New York City before he was fatally shot by police, the NYPD said.
Hundreds of New York City firefighters spent hours battling a massive fire at a factory in Queens on Friday night
A major warmup, featuring summer-like temperatures in the 80s, will take over the Eastern Seaboard beginning Monday.
New York City and the Tri-State Area are finally turning the corner to warmer weather this week.
When UConn plays Michigan for the NCAA Men's Basketball championship tonight in Indianapolis, there are a few places in New York City where fans can root on their schools.
The average price for a gallon of gas in New York City is now $4.11, which is 82 cents higher than a month ago, according to AAA.
Rain has returned for Easter Sunday in the New York area after the holiday weekend kicked off with May-like weather.
A major warmup, featuring summer-like temperatures in the 80s, will take over the Eastern Seaboard beginning Monday.
A mass shooting at Chick-fil-A in Union Township, New Jersey, left one person dead and six others wounded, officials said.
A New Jersey pastor who was taken into custody by ICE agents in March has been released.
Crews contained a wildfire in West Deptford, New Jersey that can be seen from Philadelphia.
New York City and the Tri-State Area are finally turning the corner to warmer weather this week.
A major warmup, featuring summer-like temperatures in the 80s, will take over the Eastern Seaboard beginning Monday.
The brutal winter took out much of Southold Town Beach's sand and parking lot, forcing it to close for swimming this summer.
It's been one year since Peishuan Fan and JuanJuan Zwang, a wealthy Long Island couple, vanished without a trace.
Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann answered a judge's preliminary questions before pleading guilty to murdering seven women and admitting to killing an eighth.
Rex Heuermann pleads guilty to murdering seven women tied to the years-long Gilgo Beach serial killer investigation.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani said La Marqueta in East Harlem, a site owned by New York City, will be developed into the city's first city-run grocery store.
Zohran Mamdani, New York City's first social influencer mayor, has reached 100 days in office, and he's been busy.
A former staffer of Rep. Eric Swalwell said he allegedly forced himself on her after they met for drinks in New York in 2024.
Gas prices put pressure on pocketbooks — and President Trump's ratings — as Iran war continues.
A horde of 2028 Democratic presidential hopefuls attended Al Sharpton's National Action Network conference, nearly two years before the first primary votes will be cast.
Advocates fear New York state could be taking a step back when it comes to biomarker testing access for those with Medicaid.
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.
Afrika Bambaataa, a rapper and producer, was best known for breakthrough tracks like 1982's "Planet Rock" and for founding the Universal Zulu Nation art collective.
A federal judge in New York has tossed out actor Blake Lively's sexual harassment claims against actor Justin Baldoni over their roles in the movie "It Ends With Us," but left intact a claim for retaliation.
Atlanta rapper Gucci Mane was lured to a Dallas studio for a meeting, then allegedly kidnapped and robbed by a group including rappers Pooh Shiesty and Big30.
Megan Thee Stallion was released from a New York City hospital after she got sick during a performance of "Moulin Rouge! The Musical."
The price hike raises the cost of the standard plan with ads by $1 per month and the cost of the standard and premium plans by $2.
Drew Rasmussen allowed one hit in six scoreless innings, and the Rays completed their first three-game sweep of the Yankees since 2021, holding on for a 5-4 win on Sunday.
Nick Kurtz hit his first home run this season, sending the Athletics to a 1-0 victory Sunday and a three-game sweep of the slumping Mets.
Lionel Messi scored two goals in a Champions League match for Barcelona on April 8, 2009, which was two days after Adri Mehmeti was born.
The Tampa Bay Rays rallied late twice to beat the Yankees 5-4 Saturday night and extend New York's losing streak to four.
The Vancouver Whitecaps beat New York City FC 2-0.
New York City business owners are pushing on the State Legislature to pass Gov. Kathy Hochul's reforms that would roll back some of the climate legislation passed by New York state in 2019.
Ismael Ox lost his right hand as a child in a grenade attack, survived homelessness in the U.S., and became a citizen, all while training to represent Team USA in para Taekwondo.
These kids from Brooklyn are playing tennis in their school hallways, cafeterias and auditoriums, to make the most of limited space and resources.
Preparations for Passover in Brooklyn blend centuries-old rituals with modern traditions unique to each family.
New York has filed a lawsuit against solar company Attyx, saying it didn't just sell panels, it sold promises it couldn't keep.
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.
They released photos of 18-year-old Luis Corrigan, who they say suffers from medical issues. He was last seen in Bridgeport in early April and was wearing a black sweatshirt, black sweatpants, and a blue and black winter coat. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
Officers say a 43-year-old man was found shot in the torso inside a building on Cumberland Walk just before 11 a.m. on Sunday. Police are searching for a suspect. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
The action follows failed talks to end the war. CBS News New York's Taurean Small reports.
The mayor was expected to announce the first location for a New York City-run grocery store. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
CBS News New York's Kristie Keleshian has more on Yeison Cortes Vasquez's message to his parishioners in Elizabeth.
