New Year's celebrations welcome 2026 around the world. See the photos.
New Zealand and Australia were among the first to welcome 2026, but in Sydney and some other cities, the festivities are tinged by grief.
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New Zealand and Australia were among the first to welcome 2026, but in Sydney and some other cities, the festivities are tinged by grief.
Assuming the weather is favorable, the New Year's Eve night sky in New York City will be lit up by fireworks shows in Central Park and Prospect Park in Brooklyn.
A relative who lives next door said he called the police because people were setting off fireworks in the street, and some had landed in his backyard. CBS News New York's Aziza Shuler reports.
Police sources tell CBS News New York's Aziza Shuler the fire may be related to Diwali fireworks in the area.
Police say an 11-year-old was treated for injuries to his chest and right hand, and a 13-year-old boy injured his right eye.
Anyone planning to launch fireworks should consider wearing goggles, doctors say. Jarred Hill has the story of how one woman's life was changed forever after lighting fireworks.
Marlan Roberts, executive director of Best Friends Animal Society NYC joins CBS New York to offer ways people can keep their pets feeling safe during July 4th.
Banks and post offices will close on July Fourth, but many grocery stores, restaurants and other retailers plan to remain open. Here's what to know.
NYC is counting down to the Macy's 4th of July Fireworks Show and giving away free tickets for the public viewing areas.
As NYC celebrates its 400th birthday, this year's Independence Day show promises new effects, soaring shells, and a glowing tribute projected on the Brooklyn Bridge.
CBS News New York's Hannah Kliger went to the waterfront on Monday to get a sneak peak at what to expect, as showrunners prepare to dazzle us with a special show featuring the Brooklyn Bridge.
NYC is kicking off summer 2025 with a bang. Several fireworks shows are scheduled over Manhattan, Queens and the Bronx.
Long Island officials shared an important warning about firework safety for the summer.
The holiday tradition returns on Friday, July 4, as the nation celebrates Independence Day.
See how people around the world welcomed 2025.
Police say a father and son set off a signal cannon during a July 4th weekend celebration in Manville, New Jersey.
Police are searching for a man wanted for detonating an improvised fireworks device at a New Jersey block party.
A large group had gathered to watch a fireworks display at a home on Foxrun Court in Port Jefferson when one went astray, police said. CBS New York's John Dias reports.
The excitement's in the air as celebrate the 4th of July. Fireworks are returning to the Hudson River for the first time in years, and the Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest has already set a record. We have team coverage with Natalie Duddridge, Tony Sadiku and Steve Overmyer.
Macy's 4th of July Fireworks show in New York City is back over the Hudson River tonight for the first time in more than a decade. CBS New York's Natalie Duddridge reports.
The New York City Police Department is cracking down on illegal fireworks, and CBS New York's Derick Waller joined officers for an exclusive ride-along.
Will Coss, Executive Producer of Macy's 4th of July Fireworks joins CBS New York to discuss what's new this year for Macy's July 4 Fireworks show and where people can watch.
The Macy's 4th of July Fireworks is returning to the Hudson River this year. It is expected to make for big business on the New Jersey side of the river, too.
he Macy's 4th of July Fireworks is returning to the Hudson River this year. For the past 11 years, the spectacle has been held on the East River. It is expected to make for big business on the New Jersey side of the river, too. CBS New York's Nick Caloway reports.
Pets can be scared by fireworks and end up running away or getting lost. Here are some tips pet owners should know to keep them calm.
U.S. Central Command said Sunday that three American service members were killed and five others were seriously wounded as part of the military operation in Iran.
Fourteen people were hospitalized, including three in critical condition, after the shooting at Buford's, a beer garden in Austin's entertainment district.
The U.S. military says three troops have been killed in the war with Iran, as President Trump says the operation is proceeding "ahead of schedule." Follow live updates.
The New York Islanders beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-3 on Saturday night for their fourth straight win.
Brian Anthony Moreland is a Tony Award-nominated producer who has worked on numerous hit shows and joins a short list of Black producers working on Broadway.
Brian Anthony Moreland is a Tony Award-nominated producer who has worked on numerous hit shows and joins a short list of Black producers working on Broadway.
With the fate of Iran uncertain after Saturday's strikes by the United States and Israel, the shockwaves are being felt in the Tri-State Area.
Protests sparked up in New York City and across the country Saturday in response to the military strikes in Iran.
Local leaders across New York are reacting to the U.S. and Israel's major military operation in Iran.
The NYPD says it will be stepping up patrols at sensitive locations throughout New York City after the United States and Israel launched strikes against the Islamic regime in Iran early Saturday morning.
The Tri-State Area's weekend is looking like a tale of two seasons with both snow and sunshine.
Another round of snow is impacting the Tri-State Area Wednesday, just after a major blizzard dumped more than 2 feet of snow in some parts of New York and New Jersey.
Pet owners should be extra cautious with their pets during and after the major winter snowstorm impacting the New York and New Jersey area.
Double-digit snow totals have been reported across New York, New Jersey and Connecticut as a major blizzard begins to wind down.
The storm has started to wrap up in New York City, New Jersey and beyond, with impressive snow totals left in its wake.
With the fate of Iran uncertain after Saturday's strikes by the United States and Israel, the shockwaves are being felt in the Tri-State Area.
Several hundred protesters in Roxbury, N.J., took to the street Saturday expressing outrage over plans to build an ICE facility in their town.
The Tri-State Area's weekend is looking like a tale of two seasons with both snow and sunshine.
Neighbors of a home displaying hateful symbols in Woodland Park, New Jersey, say they have complained to police, but authorities said while it's disgraceful, it's still protected speech.
John Shippen was a child of former slaves who found his way onto a golf course and made history there.
A driver who allegedly struck and critically injured a Nassau County Police crossing guard on Long Island appeared in court Friday.
Four people were injured in a crash on the Long Island Expressway Friday morning.
A Long Island man accused of burning down four homes in the Pocono Mountains was arrested in New York City with a truck full of nitrous oxide.
Nassau County DA Anne Donnelly said Wen-Lone Chou stockpiled parts and tested the guns he built in a makeshift shooting range in his Mineola basement.
A Long Island crossing guard is in critical condition after being hit while shoveling snow in Merrick, sources said.
U.S. Central Command said Sunday that three American service members were killed and five others were seriously wounded as part of the military operation in Iran.
President Trump posted on social media that Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei had been killed after a massive U.S. and Israeli military operation Saturday.
Local leaders across New York are reacting to the U.S. and Israel's major military operation in Iran.
Americans weighed in on how long a conflict with Iran might last and what Congress should do.
The NYPD says it will be stepping up patrols at sensitive locations throughout New York City after the United States and Israel launched strikes against the Islamic regime in Iran early Saturday morning.
For the first time in 30 years, the Food and Drug Administration has approved a new treatment for an inoperable type of pancreatic cancer.
NYSNA has reached a tentative contract agreement with NewYork-Presbyterian, signaling a potential end to the longest nurses strike in New York City history.
NYSNA ratified contracts with Montefiore and Mount Sinai, clearing the way for nurses to return to work Saturday after walking off one month ago.
The longest and largest nurses strike in New York City history is set to end after over three weeks as NYSNA says it has a tentative agreement.
Mount Sinai Health System and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield failed to reach a contract agreement by Dec. 31, which means about 9,000 physicians are no longer considered in-network.
Brian Anthony Moreland is a Tony Award-nominated producer who has worked on numerous hit shows and joins a short list of Black producers working on Broadway.
Pokémon fans across New York City waited in live for special events marking the franchise's 30th anniversary.
Singer-songwriter Neil Sedaka, known for his hits like "Laughter in the Rain," "Breaking Up is Hard to Do" and "Calendar Girl," has died.
Streaming giant Netflix declined to match Paramount Skydance's $31 per share offer for Warner Bros. Discovery.
Harvey Weinstein has hired Luigi Mangione's and Sean "Diddy" Combs' lawyers to represent him at his third New York rape trial.
The New York Islanders beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 4-3 on Saturday night for their fourth straight win.
The New Jersey Devils beat the St. Louis Blues 3-1 on Saturday to end a five-game losing streak.
Julian Hall scored to lead the New York Red Bulls in a 1-0 victory over the New England Revolution on Saturday.
The New York Rangers rallied to defeat the Pittsburgh Penguins 3-2 on Saturday.
The New York Knicks routed the Milwaukee Bucks 127-98 on Friday night.
The National Dance Institute in Harlem hosts a special camp twice a year to bring together dancers with and without special needs for a dance camp, proving anyone can take center stage.
Could New York City's harsh winter weather end up curbing the number of rats? Here's why experts are saying don't count on it.
A Jewish congregation in Brooklyn is fighting to save their historic house of worship.
Harlem's Lafayette Theatre is believed to be the first major New York City theater to desegregate, just a year after its opening.
Multiple rezonings in Queens are paving the way for tens of thousands of new units, but some residents worry about how it could affect their communities.
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.
Staten Island Borough President Vito Fossella and former NYC politician Scott Stringer sit down the CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer for this weeks episode of The Point.
Former NYC comptroller, Manhattan Borough President and state assemblymember Scott Stringer sits down with CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer.
Staten Island Borough President Vito Fossella sits down with CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer to discuss the city's plowing efforts, the borough seceding from the city and the snowball incident involving NYPD officers.
CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer asked New Yorkers how they remember the COVID-19 pandemic and what they learned from that time.
At least two people were killed and 14 others were wounded in a mass shooting overnight at a popular bar in Austin, Texas, authorities said Sunday. The gunman was also killed, police said.
