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.
Mary Calvi talks to New York Times bestselling author Sadeqa Johnson about her new novel, "Keeper of Lost Children," based on the stories of mixed-race children abandoned in Germany after World War II.
Nancy Guthrie, the mother of "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie, was last seen on Jan. 31 and was reported missing the following day, Feb. 1.
As construction on New Jersey's Portal Bridge gets underway, NJ Transit and Amtrak riders will see some major changes for the next month.
It's been nearly three weeks since a January snowstorm hit New York City, and many cars still haven't moved.
Accumulating snow will return to the New York City area Sunday evening into Monday morning.
It's been nearly three weeks since a January snowstorm hit New York City, and many cars still haven't moved.
Accumulating snow will return to the New York City area Sunday evening into Monday morning.
A 17-year-old boy has been arrested in connection to a Bronx shooting that left one teenager dead and two hurt Wednesday.
A man was arrested Saturday after allegedly randomly attacking two women and a teenager in Sunset Park, Brooklyn.
NYSNA ratified contracts with Montefiore and Mount Sinai, clearing the way for nurses to return to work Saturday after walking off one month ago.
Accumulating snow will return to the New York City area Sunday evening into Monday morning.
Valentine's Day will be mild in the New York City area, but snow may be on the way to end the weekend.
New Yorkers felt much better on Tuesday as a warm front moved toward the region. But, snow and ice could make for a potentially dangerous evening.
A Cold Weather Advisory is in place through 10 a.m. on Monday for the entire Tri-State Area. As a result, a First Alert Weather Day will be in play for at least part of the day.
A Connecticut man was arrested after allegedly driving drunk in the Bronx and hitting pedestrians on a sidewalk Friday.
As construction on New Jersey's Portal Bridge gets underway, NJ Transit and Amtrak riders will see some major changes for the next month.
Accumulating snow will return to the New York City area Sunday evening into Monday morning.
Valentine's Day will be mild in the New York City area, but snow may be on the way to end the weekend.
A Palestinian woman who had been living and working in Paterson, New Jersey, suffered a seizure while in ICE custody in Texas, her legal team says.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill said officials expected the Trump administration to release more than $200 million in frozen funds by Friday, but they did not.
Accumulating snow will return to the New York City area Sunday evening into Monday morning.
Potholes are causing even more crashes on an already dangerous stretch of New York 25 on Long Island, officials say.
Hicksville is New York's first school district to ban e-bikes after alarming statistics revealed at least 12 people, mostly young Long Islanders, died on them in the past three years.
It has been a brutal viral season, but as RSV cases surged in New York, Northwell Health doctors say infant hospitalizations remained down, thanks to a fairly new vaccine.
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman accepted the Republican Party's nomination for New York governor on Wednesday at the GOP convention in Garden City.
President Obama spoke about the "unprecedented nature" of what he said Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents did in Minnesota.
It's the second time in as many weeks that government funding has lapsed as Democrats and the White House remain at an impasse over immigration enforcement policies.
The mayor announced the plan to redesign Fordham Road was back on during a comically tight press conference aboard an MTA bus.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill said officials expected the Trump administration to release more than $200 million in frozen funds by Friday, but they did not.
President Trump pardoned five former NFL players - one posthumously - for crimes ranging from perjury to drug trafficking.
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.
Brooklyn's Green-Wood Cemetery is set to become the first on the East Coast to offer human composting.
The goal is to get patients drunk and high at a new research lab on the border of Nassau County and Queens.
"Dawson's Creek" and "Varsity Blues" star James Van Der Beek has died at 48 years old.
New York City Department of Environmental Protection said there was a "significant reduction in water usage" throughout the Big Apple during his show. That changed as soon as his performance ended.
Catherine O'Hara, known for her roles in "Home Alone," "Schitt's Creek" and "Beetlejuice," died on Jan. 30 at the age of 71.
LUAR Creative Director Raul López says Lady Gaga's salsa-inspired dress in Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show was a moment of pride for Caribbeans and Latinos.
Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny, born Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, is one of the most-streamed artists on the planet.
The short-handed Indiana Pacers beat the Brooklyn Nets 115-110 on Wednesday night.
Jose Alvarado scored a season-high 26 points and Mikal Bridges added 22 points as the New York Knicks beat the Philadelphia 76ers 138-89 Wednesday night.
Pascal Siakam scored 30 points and the Pacers snapped a four-game losing streak by holding off the Knicks with a 137-134 overtime victory on Tuesday night.
Nic Claxton scored 28 points and had 10 rebounds to lead the Nets to a 123-113 win over the Bulls on Monday night.
Zuby Ejiofor scored six of his 25 points in overtime and No. 17 St. John's outlasted pesky Xavier 87-82 on Monday night at Madison Square Garden.
A Brooklyn community is fighting to turn a forgotten landmark into a heritage center.
Edward R. Murrow High School's new boiler system cuts emissions while doubling as a hands-on sustainability lesson for students.
LUAR Creative Director Raul López says Lady Gaga's salsa-inspired dress in Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show was a moment of pride for Caribbeans and Latinos.
After their building managers were arrested on fraud charges, tenants in Queens say their apartments were left in chaos.
Harlem's Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture centennial anniversary began last year, and 2026 marks 100 years since the library became owner of its namesake's personal collection, making it a full-fledged research center.
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.
CBS News New York's John Elliott spends a morning at Pearl River Mart, a family business that dates back to 1971 from Chinatown to SoHo.
New York Times bestselling author Sadeqa Johnson's new novel, "Keeper of Lost Children," is based on the stories of mixed-race children abandoned in Germany after World War II.
Mamdani signed the certificate of incorporation forming the Coney Island Business Improvement District at the entrance to Deno's Wonder Wheel.
Half of millennial couples are signing prenuptial agreements before they get married. Do New Yorkers think love is dead or are people being more practical?
Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul and Republican Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman will go head-to-head in the New York governor's race in November.
