Top Halloween Happenings Around New York City
From rooftop scary movie-watching to Day of the Dead crafting for kids, here's a rundown of ideas to fill your calendar.
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From rooftop scary movie-watching to Day of the Dead crafting for kids, here's a rundown of ideas to fill your calendar.
A list gaining popularity online pinpoints the best celebrity homes for kids to pick up treats on the holiday, but not everyone is thrilled with the spotlight.
A website evaluated three main criteria: trick-or-treater-friendliness, Halloween fun and weather.
Whether you're looking for the perfect costume or you want to stand out from the crowd, a list compiled by Google "Frightgeist" may help you decide.
Jemma McKee, manager of Camp Bow Wow Rockland, gave CBS2's Andrea Grymes and Cindy Hsu some tips on how to create a safe and stress-free Halloween for your furry friend.
When it comes to food and drink, there's plenty to do in New York City this week. From Broadway-inspired cocktails to a prohibition-themed pub crawl, here's how to add some flavor to your social calendar.
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Halloween is around the corner. Two Staten Island brothers get in the spirit year after year with a life-like display, a display that spooks their New Dorp neighborhood.
CBS2's Alex Denis breaks down Google Frightgeist's list of most popular costumes.
The now 100-pound gourd was stolen on Oct. 12 from outside the boy's home on North Lewis Avenue in Lindenhurst.
There's nothing like the excited faces of little ones who just got their Halloween costumes.
Orange and black are the colors of Halloween. But don't forget about the green. As in dollars.
It's shaping up to be an extra creepy Halloween for earthlings.
Holiday shopping can be a stressful time for some, but little Johnny who is almost 15-months-old was nothing but smiles when he saw the Christmas lights for sale.
Suffolk County police are warning parents about possibly tainted Halloween candy after a 6-year-old girl found a sewing needle inside a chocolate bar.
These first responders celebrated Halloween by coming together for a good cause -- and by showing off their wicked dance moves in an effort to raise funds and awareness for sick children.
This father's trick turned into quite the treat for his daughter who dressed as Belle from the beloved fairytale Beauty and the Beast for Halloween.
The 44th annual Village Halloween Parade went on as planned despite a deadly attack in Lower Manhattan Tuesday afternoon.
Astronauts and cosmonauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS) participated in the beloved earthly tradition, sharing their out-of-this-world costumes on social media.
Baby Joey has been dressed up as everyone from Guns N' Roses guitarist Slash, to Wayne Campbell and Garth Algar from the Saturday Night Live spin-off movie Wayne's World...
Zookeepers got into the spirit by carving pumpkins, spinning spider webs, and staging the alligator pond with some make-believe leftovers!
If you want to learn how to be a cheapskate (and disappoint countless neighborhood kids), take Al's advice.
Watch a time-lapse of Elle's spooky makeover.
Halloween is just a few days away, and if you need a little help finishing off your look -- we're here to help.
Lifestyle expert Limor Suss stopped by to show us some fun projects you can do with the kiddies.
With their 4-1 defeat to the Ducks on Monday, the Rangers have now lost 12 of 16 games at Madison Square Garden this season.
Seven people were injured when an MTA bus crashed into several parked cars in the Bronx on Monday afternoon.
A Brooklyn startup and a national nonprofit are teaming up to turn everyday mail lockers into easy donation hubs, delivering thousands of toys to hospital rooms this holiday season.
Many people who knew the victims of Sunday's attack in Australia hope for a better future, but admit that can't come without acknowledging that words of hatred can lead to violence.
The Jewish community of Sydney, Australia has deep connections to the Tri-State Area. Many on Long Island spoke fondly on Monday about victims they knew.
Seven people were injured when an MTA bus crashed into several parked cars in the Bronx on Monday afternoon.
A Brooklyn startup and a national nonprofit are teaming up to turn everyday mail lockers into easy donation hubs, delivering thousands of toys to hospital rooms this holiday season.
Many people who knew the victims of Sunday's attack in Australia hope for a better future, but admit that can't come without acknowledging that words of hatred can lead to violence.
The Jewish community of Sydney, Australia has deep connections to the Tri-State Area. Many on Long Island spoke fondly on Monday about victims they knew.
More than 24,000 homebound seniors in New York City rely on meal delivery services, but many only get one delivery per day, less than seven times per week.
Some of the highest totals were on Long Island and in New Jersey, where greater than 6 inches of snow was measured.
A large water main break in Waterbury, Connecticut, is impacting tens of thousands of residents.
Bitterly cold temperatures are causing icy road conditions, including black ice, Monday morning in the Tri-State Area.
Survivors of the 2012 Sandy Hook school shooting, families and lawmakers gathered in Washington, D.C., on Thursday to honor the lives lost and continue calls for action to end gun violence.
Connecticut is dealing with its first measles case since 2021, after a child, who is not vaccinated, contracted the virus while traveling internationally.
Davenport currently serves as the first assistant attorney general, a position she previously held from 2018-2020. She also worked as the acting attorney general's principal law enforcement advisor.
The winter storm blanketed New Jersey and brought up to six inches of snow to some areas.
New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani says he will appoint a "World Cup czar" to push FIFA to lower ticket prices for the 2026 tournament.
Some of the highest totals were on Long Island and in New Jersey, where greater than 6 inches of snow was measured.
A judge in New Jersey agreed to release Mark Paulino from jail while he awaits a criminal trial for child pornography charges.
The Jewish community of Sydney, Australia has deep connections to the Tri-State Area. Many on Long Island spoke fondly on Monday about victims they knew.
Some of the highest totals were on Long Island and in New Jersey, where greater than 6 inches of snow was measured.
A U.S. Postal Service clerk was caught on video stealing cards from the mail in a police sting on Long Island, according to investigators.
Bitterly cold temperatures are causing icy road conditions, including black ice, Monday morning in the Tri-State Area.
Drone technology recently helped Suffolk County police catch an alleged shoplifter.
Davenport currently serves as the first assistant attorney general, a position she previously held from 2018-2020. She also worked as the acting attorney general's principal law enforcement advisor.
The casinos clearing the last hurdle are Steve Cohen's Metropolitan Park in Queens, Bally's Bronx, and Resorts World New York City at Aqueduct Racetrack, also in Queens.
New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani says he will appoint a "World Cup czar" to push FIFA to lower ticket prices for the 2026 tournament.
Erika Kirk recalls the emotional fog of Charlie Kirk's assassination, addresses conspiracy theories and takes questions during a CBS News town hall hosted by Bari Weiss.
Mamdani refused to recognize Israel's right to exist as a Jewish state during an interview on CBS News New York's "The Point with Marcia Kramer."
UnitedHealthcare and NewYork-Presbyterian have roughly two weeks to reach an agreement or thousands of Medicare Advantage members could be forced to find care elsewhere.
Connecticut is dealing with its first measles case since 2021, after a child, who is not vaccinated, contracted the virus while traveling internationally.
Mixed nuts from Ohio-based Mellace Family Brands sold at some Wegmans stores could be tainted with Salmonella, FDA warns.
New York has no plans to change hepatitis B vaccine guidance after a Centers for Disease Control advisory panel voted to stop recommending a first dose for newborns.
In New York alone, there have already been more than 17,000 flu cases and nearly 1,000 hospitalizations, and doctors anticipate it's only going to get worse as more people gather for the holidays.
Rob Reiner was a California transplant who never lost his New York edge. He was born in the Bronx, and raised in New Rochelle.
R&B musician Trey Songz was arrested in New York City over the weekend after an incident at the Dramma nightclub near Times Square.
Nick Reiner, a son of director Rob Reiner and his wife Michele, has been arrested on murder charges following their deaths, police said.
Director Rob Reiner and wife, Michele, were found dead in their Los Angeles home, sources told CBS News, in what police called an apparent homicide.
Peter Greene, best known for his role in "Pulp Fiction," has died at his home in New York City at 60 years old.
With their 4-1 defeat to the Ducks on Monday, the Rangers have now lost 12 of 16 games at Madison Square Garden this season.
The New York Jets fired defensive coordinator Steve Wilks one day after getting thumped 48-20 by the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Egor Demin scored 17 points, Noah Clowney added 16 and the Nets never trailed in a 127-82 romp over the Bucks on Sunday night.
Trevor Lawrence accounted for six touchdowns, including a career-high five passing, and the Jaguars overwhelmed the Jets, 48-20 on Sunday.
Jacory Croskey-Merritt ran for a touchdown, Jaylin Lane returned a punt 63 yards for another score and the Commanders beat the Giants 29-21 on Sunday.
A Brooklyn startup and a national nonprofit are teaming up to turn everyday mail lockers into easy donation hubs, delivering thousands of toys to hospital rooms this holiday season.
The city is sharing new details about the historic $1 billion investment announced for the Coney Island Boardwalk, the largest in its century-long history
New York City officials have secured long-awaited funding to restore the 102-year-old Coney Island boardwalk.
Residents on East 57th Street say reckless drivers have caused life-altering injuries and even death, but despite petitions and years of advocacy, the city has yet to install a speed bump.
Neighbors in Brooklyn's Victorian Flatbush are expressing frustration after the city designated only part of their area as a historic district.
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.
Police sources told CBS News New York's Ali Bauman it appears this bus was having mechanical issues and when the driver tried to put the brakes on the bus slid and crashed into 4 parked cars in Morrisania.
CBS News New York's Hannah Kliger explains how the group is helping to make it possible, and that the impact goes a long way.
However, because she lives in a shelter, doctors have been unable to perform the life-saving surgery. CBS News New York's Jennifer Bisram has more on how one organization is trying to help.
Many people who knew the victims of the Bondi Beach attack told CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner they hope for a better future, but say that can't come without acknowledging that words of hatred can lead to violence.
She's celebrating a new lease on life, thanks to a groundbreaking gene therapy. CBS News New York's Nick Caloway has her story.
