Homeless Long Island kids get a holiday shopping spree
In Nassau County, an event brought joy to children in need.
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In Nassau County, an event brought joy to children in need.
De Castro has traveled the world. She's visited 46 countries across five continents. The funny twist is she started bring a Santa suit on all her travels, and would snap a Christmas card picture wherever she happened to be.
An engineer told construction workers a corner beam was decorative, when in reality it was holding the building together, the NYC Dept. of Buildings commissioner told CBS New York.
Last December, it was a blizzard that led to 16,000 canceled Southwest flights and 2 million stranded passengers.
The MTA's latest crackdown resulted in seizing dozens of cars registered to persistent toll violators.
Two days after a corner section of a Bronx apartment building crumbled, CBS New York's Ali Bauman confronted the landlord.
What options do residents have if their building is slowly crumbling?
Santa and his NYPD elves embarked on a mission to spread holiday cheer to children with special needs on Staten Island.
Maurice DuBois hosts this special conversation with icons who blazed the trail and look at what lies ahead.
On Dec. 7, 1993, a gunman opened fire on the Long Island Rail Road 5:33 p.m. train. Six people were killed.
The iconic balloons and marching bands had to veer around the demonstrators, but it did not stop the 97-year-old annual tradition from going on.
He was among 300 veterans to receive free turkeys, hams, winter coats, hats, gloves, scarves, blankets, which were donated by companies and nonprofits across Long Island at Freeport's annual Veterans Stand Down.
Mayor Eric Adams joined CBS New York to discuss budget cuts and the FBI investigation into his campaign finances.
A Long Island doctor delivered a baby boy nearly 33 years after delivering both parents.
NYPD officers responded to Baisely Pond on a brisk Halloween morning, where a blind Border Collie was drowning.
Monday was a day dedicated to recognizing the selfless sacrifice of our veterans and offering thanks in the form of home ownership in Perth Amboy, N.J.
Daniel Cortes says he was battling depression, but when he sat down to work on a piece, he didn't feel the darkness.
Marni Graves wasn't expected to walk or run, but now she's whizzing around the go-kart track up to 50 mph.
Get ready for a spine-chilling adventure as we delve into the world of the supernatural!
The investigation into the Gilgo Beach serial killer has followed suspect Rex Heuermann behind bars.
It's a day that has always given their fair share of unease. But is it just a day that represents our fears, or is there something else at play?
Pecinka, a baseball enthusiast and nurse educator, said her breast cancer diagnosis five years ago came totally out of left field.
Fans young and old packed the Javits Center on Thursday and can continue to do so through Sunday.
Seized drugs are tested at the DEA's Northeast Regional laboratory in Manhattan, and their chemists are busy.
The 183-acre Akshardham is the second biggest Hindu temple on Earth and took 10 years to build.
Four people including a child were killed in a fast-moving fire in Flushing, Queens Monday, the FDNY said.
The Jets will receive a 2027 sixth-round draft pick from the Chiefs and pick up $7 million of Fields' guaranteed $10 million salary.
The top 16 seeds in the 68-team women's NCAA field will host first- and second-round games, with the regional rounds being played at two neutral sites for the fourth straight year.
New Jersey's new Portal North Bridge opened for NJ Transit on Monday, marking a milestone for commuters after weeks of disruptions.
The Iran war could escalate further as President Trump threatens to hit key oil infrastructure if Tehran doesn't drop its chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz.
Four people including a child were killed in a fast-moving fire in Flushing, Queens Monday, the FDNY said.
Ten people and six vehicles were involved in the fatal accident on Long Island, according to New York State Police. Two people in their 80s were killed.
A Harlem school is teaching students how to love, honor and care for their natural hair.
Families were forced to jump from windows Sunday as flames burned through a three-story home in Canarsie, Brooklyn.
A tornado watch has been issued for several New Jersey counties and a wind advisory along with periods of heavy rain and severe thunderstorms are in store.
A tornado watch has been issued for several New Jersey counties and a wind advisory along with periods of heavy rain and severe thunderstorms are in store.
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.
Periods of rain will move through the New York area Thursday, but spring temperatures are on the way for the weekend.
New Jersey's new Portal North Bridge opened for NJ Transit on Monday, marking a milestone for commuters after weeks of disruptions.
A tornado watch has been issued for several New Jersey counties and a wind advisory along with periods of heavy rain and severe thunderstorms are in store.
Four people, including two teens and two construction workers, were hurt in a house explosion in Newark, New Jersey, on Saturday.
Heights University Hospital, formerly known as Christ Hospital, shuttered its emergency room Saturday night.
The New York area is in for a mild weekend before the weather takes a turn to start the work week.
Ten people and six vehicles were involved in the fatal accident on Long Island, according to New York State Police. Two people in their 80s were killed.
St. John's, Hofstra and LIU are playing in the 2026 NCAA men's basketball tournament as March Madness gets in full swing.
Prosecutors said Matthew Smith fended off efforts to hand over his car keys before the crash that killed Nassau County police officer Patricia Espinosa.
A Manorville breeder was charged with animal neglect after dogs and puppies were allegedly left alone in poor conditions as a blizzard struck New York.
A father and son died in an overnight fire on Long Island. Kenneth Roberts, 42, and his son Mekhi, 12, were trapped in intense smoke inside a basement apartment.
With oil markets paralyzed by the U.S.-Iran war, the Trump administration says it could escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz — a massive undertaking that experts say could already be in the preparatory stages.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani signed an executive order Friday establishing the first-ever Mayor's Office of LGBTQIA+ Affairs.
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani denounced Republican Sen. Tommy Tuberville's anti-Muslim social media post during a Ramadan event.
The war, which shows no signs of ending soon, has disrupted oil exports from the region, driven fuel prices far higher worldwide and upended global air travel.
A New Jersey toddler's death after falling more than 20 stories has prompted new legislation designed to ensure windows are properly guarded in apartment buildings across the state.
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.
A new study shows toxic forever chemicals known as PFAS may be entering the food chain on Long Island through contaminated soil, water and air.
Erik Lochtefeld is back to acting and marathon training after a glioblastoma diagnosis and complex surgery at NYU Langone.
"One Battle After Another" took home several big awards, including Best Picture, Best Director and the newly created Best Casting.
Hollywood's biggest stars were honored at the 98th annual Academy Awards on Sunday. Here is what to know and how to watch the 2026 Oscars.
Legendary New York City television news anchor Ernie Anastos has died. His wife says he died early Thursday morning of pneumonia.
Ballerina Misty Copeland responded to controversial comments made by actor Timothée Chalamet when he appeared to dismiss the significance of ballet and opera, saying, "No one cares."
A woman was arrested on Sunday for firing multiple shots at the Beverly Hills home of Rihanna, Los Angeles Police Department officials say.
The Jets will receive a 2027 sixth-round draft pick from the Chiefs and pick up $7 million of Fields' guaranteed $10 million salary.
The top 16 seeds in the 68-team women's NCAA field will host first- and second-round games, with the regional rounds being played at two neutral sites for the fourth straight year.
The Knicks rallied from a 21-point deficit against a patchwork Golden State lineup to beat the Warriors 110-107 on Sunday night.
St. John's, Hofstra and LIU are playing in the 2026 NCAA men's basketball tournament as March Madness gets in full swing.
Nicolas Fernández scored twice in the first half and Talles Magno scored late in the second to propel New York City FC to a 3-1 victory over the Colorado Rapids at Yankee Stadium on Saturday night.
A Harlem school is teaching students how to love, honor and care for their natural hair.
The NYC DEP has announced plans to clean Flushing Creek with chlorine, sparking outrage among some environmentalists.
Neighbors and local businesses in Long Island City, Queens, say rental trucks parked on streets are impacting daily operations.
Erik Lochtefeld is back to acting and marathon training after a glioblastoma diagnosis and complex surgery at NYU Langone.
Manhattan historians recently discovered a link to the Underground Railroad at the Merchant's House Museum.
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.
President Donald Trump ripped into allies who have rejected his call for help in the Strait of Hormuz. CBS News New York's Dick Brennan reports.
Two elderly people are dead and a driver faces homicide and DWI charges after a major crash on the Southern State Parkway Sunday night, New York State Police said.
The FDNY said the fire broke out just before 12:30 p.m. in the first and second floor of a 3-story multiple dwelling at 44-49 College Point Boulevard in Flushing. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
T Kira Madden kicks off Club Calvi's reading of her debut novel, "Whidbey." It's one of the most anticipated books of the season. "Whidbey" is about three women linked by the violence of one man, and the aftermath of his mysterious murder.
Three people were killed in a fast-moving fire that led to a collapse in Flushing, Queens Monday, the FDNY said. Watch the full news conference.
