Doug Heir, champion of Paralympics, making a comeback at 60
Doug Heir is the most decorated Olympian in history with 336 gold medals in the Paralympic games. He's been featured on a Wheaties box and became an international celebrity.
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Doug Heir is the most decorated Olympian in history with 336 gold medals in the Paralympic games. He's been featured on a Wheaties box and became an international celebrity.
Just in time for the busy summer season, the Alliance for Coney Island is excited to have a new welcome sign celebration Coney Island's past, and its present.
You may have heard of cystic fibrosis, but many people don't understand what it really is.
Fleet Week is coming back to New York City in a big way this week.
When CBS2's Maurice DuBois got a call from comedy show "Desus & Mero" on Showtime to a guest on their show, he had no idea what he'd be walking into.
According to the CDC, 1 in 3 high school students reported feelings of sadness or hopelessness in 2019.
Fans apparently offered students hundreds of dollars to snag a ticket.
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced $2.8 million in funding to help the Buffalo shooting victims and surrounding community.
CBS announced its 2022-2023 primetime programming lineup of CBS Originals, featuring four new dramas and more.
The longest running game show in television history is taking the show on the road to celebrate a milestone. CBS2's John Elliott has more on the coast-to-coast "Price is Right" tour.
A brave Long Island teen battling a crippling disease got the surprise of a lifetime on Thursday.
A typical year generates about 14 named storms. Experts are forecasting anywhere from 17-19 named storms this year.
Among other incidents, he says video shows an aide tied his father's catheter to his bed "like his leash."
Pepper spray tops many lists for effective protection devices.
This year's theme was Gilded Glamour, and the stars were dripping in opulence.
In fact, 1 in 50 people will suffer from alopecia in their lifetime.
Some Upper East Side neighbors say it's happening at all hours of the day, multiple times a week.
It is artwork on an epic scale. A dozen new murals are brightening up the cityscape in a Westchester County city.
Join CBS News New York for a special presentation on how local communities and lawmakers are doing their part to support environmental protection.
The Staten Island chorus is world famous for its performances, but this Earth Day, they have special message just for you.
From LED strips to your smart lightbulb, which has a circuit board inside with chips, you could be exposed.
The superintendent says some parents filed paperwork to get eight books removed, mostly from elementary schools.
Isabela Gonzalez applied to 22 colleges -- and got into 15 -- but was waiting for one letter in particular.
CBS2's Aundrea Cline-Thomas had an extensive sit down with Molina, who is tasked with doing what no one before him has accomplished: Fixing the troubled jail complex.
CBS2's Jenna DeAngelis got an exclusive hands-on experience with new equipment preparing on-site first responders.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is approaching his 100th day in office, and almost half of New Yorkers say they approve of his job performance, according to a new poll published Wednesday.
Accused Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann is due in a Long Island courtroom Wednesday will plead guilty to murdering seven women, the judge in his case said Wednesday.
Rex Heuermann was arrested in 2023. He's accused in the murders of seven women in the Gilgo Beach area of Long Island between 1993 and 2011.
Iran is accusing Israel of violating the conditional ceasefire deal announced by President Trump, and it appears to still have control over shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
Amed Rosario homered twice, including a go-ahead, three-run drive in the eighth inning that rallied the Yankees over the Athletics 5-3 on Tuesday night.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is approaching his 100th day in office, and almost half of New Yorkers say they approve of his job performance, according to a new poll published Wednesday.
Accused Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann will plead guilty to seven counts and admit guilt in the death of an eighth woman, the judge in his case said Wednesday.
Rex Heuermann was arrested in 2023. He's accused in the murders of seven women in the Gilgo Beach area of Long Island between 1993 and 2011.
The two teenage suspects charged with igniting homemade bombs outside Gracie Mansion on NYC's Upper East Side were indicted Tuesday.
MetLife Stadium will host eight 2026 FIFA World Cup matches, including the final in July, but soccer fans will have to rely on mass transit because there won't be any parking available.
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.
UConn's jaw-dropping buzzer beater catapulted them to the Final Four.
Bridgeport firefighter Terrence Cramer was killed after his girlfriend's ex shot him in a fit of rage at a Connecticut home, according to an arrest warrant.
A New Jersey family's beloved dog was apparently stolen from outside their home.
MetLife Stadium will host eight 2026 FIFA World Cup matches, including the final in July, but soccer fans will have to rely on mass transit because there won't be any parking available.
A meteor spotted across multiple states Tuesday afternoon traveled more than 100 miles before disintegrating, NASA said.
Police in New Jersey are searching for a vandal who threw bricks through the windows of vehicles parked on streets in several Union County towns.
Early voting is underway in the New Jersey special election to fill the U.S. House seat vacated by Gov. Mikie Sherrill.
Accused Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann will plead guilty to seven counts and admit guilt in the death of an eighth woman, the judge in his case said Wednesday.
Rex Heuermann was arrested in 2023. He's accused in the murders of seven women in the Gilgo Beach area of Long Island between 1993 and 2011.
Long Beach, Long Island, is holding a public hearing Tuesday night regarding the loosening of alcohol restrictions on its iconic boardwalk.
Rex Heuermann, the man accused of being the Gilgo Beach serial killer, is expected to plead guilty to multiple murders when he appears in a Riverhead court on Wednesday.
Police officers in Nassau County are being lauded for their quick thinking after saving a diner patron who went into cardiac arrest last month.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is approaching his 100th day in office, and almost half of New Yorkers say they approve of his job performance, according to a new poll published Wednesday.
President Trump said he has agreed to a "double sided CEASEFIRE" with Iran, less than two hours before his deadline for Iran to either cut a deal with the U.S. or face massive strikes on its power plants.
Advocates fear New York state could be taking a step back when it comes to biomarker testing access for those with Medicaid.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced Tuesday that detainees at Rikers Island with complicated medical needs will be transferred to a Manhattan hospital to get access to specialty care.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani's administration released New York City's first Preliminary Citywide Racial Equity Plan and True Cost of Living Measure.
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.
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.
Savannah Guthrie stepped back from her NBC duties almost two months ago when her mother, Nancy Guthrie, disappeared. The investigation is ongoing.
Amed Rosario homered twice, including a go-ahead, three-run drive in the eighth inning that rallied the Yankees over the Athletics 5-3 on Tuesday night.
E.J. Liddell scored a career-high 21 points to lead the Brooklyn Nets to a 96-90 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday night.
The Philadelphia Flyers routed the New Jersey Devils 5-1 on Tuesday to bolster their playoff position with four games remaining.
Pinch-hitter Ronny Mauricio lined a game-winning single in the 10th inning that gave the Mets a 4-3 victory over the Diamondbacks on Tuesday.
MetLife Stadium will host eight 2026 FIFA World Cup matches, including the final in July, but soccer fans will have to rely on mass transit because there won't be any parking available.
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.
Long before Manhattan's iconic street grid took shape, an English widow planned a Brooklyn community that helped shape the city today.
The Center for Brooklyn History showcase examines the Battle of Brooklyn through rare maps, paintings, and historical artifacts from the American Revolutionary War.
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.
Professor at New York Law School Anna Cominsky talks about what to expect when accused Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann appears in court Wednesday.
The ceasefire between the United States and Iran is already under pressure with missile alerts still reported across parts of the Middle East. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
The Artemis II team has been sending historic pictures of the moon as they head back to Earth. CBS News' Jarred Hill reports.
The Battle of Stony Point was a well-planned and executed overnight attack where American troops defeated the British in Stony Point, New York. CBS News New York's Tony Aiello reports.
Accused serial killer Rex Heuermann is set to plead guilty to all seven murders he's charged with and could possible admit to an eighth. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
