New York City's free outdoor pools open for summer 2026
Mayor Zohran Mamdani jumped into Thomas Jefferson Pool in East Harlem on Saturday to celebrate opening weekend for NYC pools.
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Mayor Zohran Mamdani jumped into Thomas Jefferson Pool in East Harlem on Saturday to celebrate opening weekend for NYC pools.
There's a swim club in Harlem teaching kids a lifesaving skill, and they're turning timid swimmers into competitors.
A teenager has been sentenced to nearly 40 years in prison for an East Harlem shooting that left an innocent bystander dead.
A teenager has been sentenced to nearly 40 years in prison for an East Harlem shooting that left an innocent bystander dead.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani went to La Marqueta in East Harlem Tuesday to further discuss his plans for a city-run grocery stores.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani went to La Marqueta in East Harlem Tuesday to further discuss his plans for a city-run grocery stores.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced East Harlem's La Marqueta will be the home of the Big Apple's first city-owned and operated grocery store.
Mamdani fulfilled a campaign promise and announced the first site for a city-owned grocery store in East Harlem. CBS News New York's Naomi Ruchim reports.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced East Harlem's La Marqueta will be the home of the Big Apple's first city-owned and operated grocery store. CBS News New York's Andrew Ramos reports.
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.
Speaking to supporters in Queens on Sunday, Mamdani revealed the location of the first New York City-run grocery store.
A man was shot after the NYPD said he charged at officers with a kitchen knife Monday morning outside of an East Harlem grocery store.
A man was shot after the NYPD said he charged at officers with a kitchen knife outside of an East Harlem grocery store. CBS News New York's Andrew Ramos reports.
The NYPD said an officer shot a man after he allegedly charged at police with a knife early Monday morning outside the City Fresh Market in East Harlem.
A former NYPD parking lot in East Harlem will become housing for hundreds of families.
Investigators said the 28-year-old driver and two pedestrians were injured in the crash on 5th Avenue and 110th Street.
The NYPD said the gunfire erupted just before 6 p.m. Sunday in front of a deli on Madison Avenue near 109th Street. Police are now searching for the gunman. CBS News New York's Kristine Johnson reports.
For the 48th year, El Museo del Barrio hosted a parade in East Harlem for Three Kings' Day.
For many, the holiday season isn't officially over until Three Kings' Day. In East Harlem, Three Kings' Day was marked with an annual parade Tuesday. CBS News New York's Noëlle Lilley reports.
A specialized school for children with autism in East Harlem will soon have a new space to teach students the life skills we all have to learn. Noëlle Lilley got to see the students in action at their yearly piano recital.
An East Harlem community came together on Christmas Eve to remember a woman killed early Tuesday morning in a chain-reaction garbage truck crash involving fallen scaffolding.
The 75-year-old was out collecting bottles on Tuesday morning when tragedy struck, police said. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
Wild surveillance video shows the garbage truck striking multiple cars in East Harlem, setting off a chain reaction leading to a woman's death.
A 75-year-old woman was killed when scaffolding collapsed during the chain-reaction crash. CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo reports.
Wild surveillance video shows a garbage truck striking multiple cars in East Harlem, setting off a chain reaction crash leading to a woman's death. CBS News New York's Andrew Ramos reports.
Brooklyn residents say loose boards and protruding nails on the Coney Island boardwalk have caused serious injuries.
Westchester County health officials say people should avoid recreational activities along a stretch of the Hudson River until further notice due to a massive raw sewage discharge.
A beachgoer suffered a shark bite at Jones Beach, officials confirmed, a day after multiple shark sightings at Long Island and New York City beaches.
The weigh-in for Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest happened Friday, where Joey Chestnut, Miki Sudo and other competitive eaters were certified for the event.
President Trump hasn't committed to a firm number of people who will receive clemency — he's scheduled to have a meeting on pardons Friday afternoon, sources said.
Brooklyn residents say loose boards and protruding nails on the Coney Island boardwalk have caused serious injuries.
Westchester County health officials say people should avoid recreational activities along a stretch of the Hudson River until further notice due to a massive raw sewage discharge.
A beachgoer suffered a shark bite at Jones Beach, officials confirmed, a day after multiple shark sightings at Long Island and New York City beaches.
The weigh-in for Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest happened Friday, where Joey Chestnut, Miki Sudo and other competitive eaters were certified for the event.
Dozens of ships from around the world have voyaged to New York Harbor to commemorate America's 250th anniversary.
Friday is another day of sweltering temperatures as the extremely hot weather continues.
New York City Thursday tied the record high temperature of 100 degrees set on this date in 1966.
The New York, New Jersey area is dealing with extreme heat as cooling centers, pools, parks and other resources try to keep residents cool.
Dangerously hot weather is beginning in the New York City area, with an Extreme Heat Warning about to go into effect.
Monday's severe weather has come and gone, but that doesn't mean the system is leaving the area.
Friday is another day of sweltering temperatures as the extremely hot weather continues.
It was not immediately clear how many Delaney Hall detainees were impacted by the air conditioning issue or whether repairs were complete.
New York City Thursday tied the record high temperature of 100 degrees set on this date in 1966.
New Jersey is set to charge companies whose workers have Medicaid health coverage.
Jersey City Mayor James Solomon is now lowering a proposed tax hike from 20% to 15%, but many residents says it's still a painful pill to swallow.
A beachgoer suffered a shark bite at Jones Beach, officials confirmed, a day after multiple shark sightings at Long Island and New York City beaches.
Friday is another day of sweltering temperatures as the extremely hot weather continues.
From Long Island to the World Cup, Joe Scally is making his hometown proud playing with the U.S. men's national team.
New York City Thursday tied the record high temperature of 100° set on this date in 1966. That was the last time we hit 100° in Central Park was in 2012. CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn, Doug Williams, Mahsa Saeidi, Dave Carlin and Christine Sloan have team coverage.
New York City Thursday tied the record high temperature of 100 degrees set on this date in 1966.
Brooklyn residents say loose boards and protruding nails on the Coney Island boardwalk have caused serious injuries.
President Trump hasn't committed to a firm number of people who will receive clemency — he's scheduled to have a meeting on pardons Friday afternoon, sources said.
It was not immediately clear how many Delaney Hall detainees were impacted by the air conditioning issue or whether repairs were complete.
New York City Zohran Mamdani remained unperturbed after taking a viral roasting for telling sweat-soaked New Yorkers in the middle of an expected heat wave to set their thermostats to 78° to protect the power grid.
New Jersey is set to charge companies whose workers have Medicaid health coverage.
Westchester County health officials say people should avoid recreational activities along a stretch of the Hudson River until further notice due to a massive raw sewage discharge.
New Jersey is set to charge companies whose workers have Medicaid health coverage.
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Justice Department from executing subpoenas in a criminal probe that sought transgender care records for patients treated at New York hospitals.
An off-duty EMT jumped into action at the Knicks parade Thursday when a man appeared to be suffering from an overdose.
New York broadcast giant Bill Ritter announced Friday he is stepping down from the WABC anchor desk after being diagnosed with early stage Alzheimer's.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are expected to welcome around 1,000 guests at Madison Square Garden to celebrate their wedding, sources say.
The NYPD has announced street closures around Madison Square Garden for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce donated to 20 local and national charities ahead of their wedding Friday.
Two elite event designers shared their thoughts on how Taylor Swift's team might transform Madison Square Garden.
Victor Willis, lead singer of the disco group Village People, whose hit "Y.M.C.A." became a fixture at rallies for President Trump, has died at the age of 74, his wife and the band said.
Folarin Balogun got the scoring going with a goal in the 45th minute, but was sent off with a controversial red card in the 64th minute.
Camilo Doval forced in the go-ahead run with a bases-loaded walk in a four-run 11th inning that gave the Tigers a 6-2 victory over the Yankees on Wednesday.
Sean Keys hit his first career home run, Myles Straw added a pinch-hit shot and the Blue Jays beat the Mets 9-3 in a Canada Day matinee Wednesday.
The Boston Celtics have reportedly signed NBA free agents Mitchell Robinson and Mike Conley Jr.
Riley Greene hit two of Detroit's four homers off Cam Schlittler as the Tigers beat the Yankees 9-3 on Tuesday night and sent New York to its season-worst sixth straight loss.
Brooklyn residents say loose boards and protruding nails on the Coney Island boardwalk have caused serious injuries.
The World Cup is renewing the call for ferry service from West Harlem.
As children cooled off in a splash pad steps from the empty Red Hook Pool, families in the neighborhood said they are once again waiting for answers about when the public pool will open for the summer.
Miss Subways was a citywide contest that highlighted everyday New York women doing amazing things. The competition no longer exists but former titleholders say the message still rings true.
Fans gathered at the Brooklyn Public Library on Thursday for limited-edition card marking 30 years of "Reasonable Doubt."
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.
As people flocked to Jones Beach to try to cool off, one swimmer wound up in the hospital with a shark bite. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
They call it the International Naval Review – a parade of naval and tall ships you only get a chance to see a few times in your life. As we look forward to Saturday's event, CBS News New York's Dick Brennan takes a look back.
At least two people on the Upper East Side have been diagnosed with Legionnaires' disease. New York City Health Commissioner Dr. Alister Martin joined CBS News New York to talk about signs and symptoms of the disease.
Record travel is expected as the U.S. marks its 250th birthday. AAA says about 72 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more during the Fourth of July holiday weekend. CBS News transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave reports.
A fleet of Class B tall ships from around the world sailed down the East River for Sail4th 250, the largest maritime gathering in U.S. history.
