New York City tops list of best places for Halloween
A new survey says New York City is No. 1 for trick-or-treaters, and Jersey City ranks No. 7.
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A new survey says New York City is No. 1 for trick-or-treaters, and Jersey City ranks No. 7.
Did you know, being scared can have surprising health benefits? With a doctor by his side, CBS2's Steve Overmyer tours the top rated haunted house in New York City for a special edition of "Snapshot New York" tonight at 10 p.m. on CBS News New York.
A house in Queens is home to the city's most haunted attraction. Tonight, join our Steve Overmyer as he takes us through the popular attraction and meets the woman behind the mask.
"Trick or Streets" expands the existing program launched in 2020 to give people more room to get outside during the pandemic.
New York City is expanding the Open Streets program for Halloween, but critics fear it will create safety hazards, CBS2's Natalie Duddridge reports.
Some community members say the program feels more like a trick than a treat.
The city is set to announce the expansion of its Open Streets hours for Halloween.
Those who attend will see dogs strutting in some of the most creative and wacky costumes.
Anyone can participate, but VIP tickets are also being sold.
The annual Halloween Parade in the Village is coming back this year with a twist.
For many, there is just something about this particular holiday that makes people want to splurge.
The National Retail Federation predicts Americans will shell out $10.5 billion on costumes, decorations and candy. But if you want to save a little money, CBS2's Dave Carlin has some tips.
A Hartford resident is turning heads with an unusual Halloween display featuring not pumpkins and ghosts, but tanks and guns.
Halloween costumes can get expensive, especially when you have several kids going trick or treating.
Halloween costumes can get expensive, especially when you have more than one kid going trick or treating. So a Lower East Side family has been collecting them to give away.
Police say the child had been trick-or-treating in the Ocean Acres area of town.
An attempted robbery on Halloween night was caught on camera.
A city Halloween tradition returned Sunday night after being canceled last year due to the coronavirus pandemic and it did not disappoint.
It's looking good for trick-or-treating this evening! Temps will be in the upper 50s to around 60, so not that chilly.
The famous parade typically attracts thousands of costumed participants and spectators.
The two were dressed up as "Star Trek" characters as they handed out candy to the kids.
Drivers are reminded to be cautious when driving through neighborhoods.
CBS2's Ali Bauman toured through some of the most elaborate displays and went through one of New York's scariest haunted houses.
Hospital staff dressed the babies up in costumes for the holiday.
Every year, the Westfield Pediatric Dental Group in New Jersey holds a candy buyback. Kids drop off some of their haul and get a prize for giving back.
Looking overseas, there is wide opposition to the idea of taking Greenland by force.
The Phoenix Suns beat the slumping New York Knicks 106-99 on Saturday night.
The Carolina Hurricanes beat the New Jersey Devils 4-1 on Saturday night.
Moderate to heavy snow is falling in New York City and across the Tri-State Area on Sunday.
Since October, WestJet had added an extra row of seats to nearly two dozen aircraft.
Moderate to heavy snow is falling in New York City and across the Tri-State Area on Sunday.
John Harbaugh, the 63-year-old former head coach of the Baltimore Ravens, agreed to a five-year contract to coach Big Blue.
Shimamura most recently served as the City Department of Parks and Recreation's Manhattan borough commissioner, Mamdani said.
The New York City Fire Department spent hours battling a raging fire above a tire shop in Queens early Saturday.
A Brooklyn church is demanding answers after they say one of their leaders was detained by ICE agents this week.
Moderate to heavy snow is falling in New York City and across the Tri-State Area on Sunday.
David Grullon Jr. killed a 34-year-old Connecticut man after he fired a gun and the bullet went through the wall.
The first of this weekend's two rounds of snow blanketed the Tri-State Area on Saturday.
Two men posing as Amazon delivery workers held a Connecticut homeowner at gunpoint while robbing him and his wife, police said.
Wednesday night, things begin to change. Showers linger, and areas well north and west may pick up some light snow.
Moderate to heavy snow is falling in New York City and across the Tri-State Area on Sunday.
John Harbaugh, the 63-year-old former head coach of the Baltimore Ravens, agreed to a five-year contract to coach Big Blue.
New Jersey officials are warning residents to be careful after a resident reported their small dog was possibly attacked by a coyote.
The first of this weekend's two rounds of snow blanketed the Tri-State Area on Saturday.
A data company is finding that some Airbnb hosts in New Jersey are charging a lot for the time period around upcoming World Cup matches.
Moderate to heavy snow is falling in New York City and across the Tri-State Area on Sunday.
A Long Island nurse was seen on a nanny camera hitting a non-verbal child that he was caring for, leaving bruises on the boy's body.
The first of this weekend's two rounds of snow blanketed the Tri-State Area on Saturday.
A federal judge ruled the Empire Wind project can move forward while he considers the merits of the Trump administration's order to suspend it.
Hochul said she would commit $1.7 billion in the next budget to expand child care in New York in her 2026 state of the state address.
Looking overseas, there is wide opposition to the idea of taking Greenland by force.
Shimamura most recently served as the City Department of Parks and Recreation's Manhattan borough commissioner, Mamdani said.
Mr. Trump previously threatened to impose tariffs against countries that do not support his plans to acquire the territory.
New York City Council Speaker Julie Menin announced a five-point plan to combat hate crimes against Jewish New Yorkers.
New York City Comptroller Mark Levine said NYC faces a budget shortfall of $2.2 billion this fiscal year, and $10.4 billion in FY2027.
Negotiators for major New York City hospitals and the state nurses union returned to the bargaining table as the city's largest nurses strike enters a fifth day.
Nurses continue to hold the picket line as the largest nurses' strike in New York City history is on its third day with no end in sight.
Nurses say health care benefits and workplace safety are their main reasons for striking, and are refusing to go back to work until their demands are met.
Loved ones of patients at hospitals in New York City are concerned about care as nurses continue to strike due to failed contract negotiations on Monday.
The New York State Nurses Association said it called for the strike as negotiations stalled with the city's wealthiest hospitals.
Kianna Underwood, a former Nickelodeon child actress, was identified as the woman killed in a hit-and-run in Brooklyn.
John Forté, the Grammy-nominated musician known for his work with the Fugees, was found dead in his home in Massachusetts.
The 2026 Golden Globes honored the standouts in both film and television from last year. See the full list of winners and nominees.
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Bob Weir wrote or co-wrote and sang lead vocals on Grateful Dead classics including "Sugar Magnolia," "One More Saturday Night" and "Mexicali Blues."
The Phoenix Suns beat the slumping New York Knicks 106-99 on Saturday night.
The Carolina Hurricanes beat the New Jersey Devils 4-1 on Saturday night.
Adam Klapka had a goal and an assist as the Calgary Flames beat the New York Islanders 4-2 on Saturday.
Mika Zibanejad became the Rangers' all-time leader in power-play goals in New York's 6-3 win over Philadelphia.
John Harbaugh, the 63-year-old former head coach of the Baltimore Ravens, agreed to a five-year contract to coach Big Blue.
A group in Queens has banded together to revive landlines and give their children a simpler way to socialize.
A city-approved plan to rezone a stretch of Atlantic Avenue is expected to bring thousands of new apartments to Brooklyn, but tenant advocates say the deal falls short for lower-income residents and could accelerate displacement.
A three-year pilot run by the Brooklyn Justice Initiative and the Mayor's Office of Criminal Justice aims to improve court compliance and reduce recidivism by meeting participants where they live.
Harlem native Teyana Taylor wins her first major acting honor at the 83rd Golden Globes Awards for her performance in Paul Thomas Anderson's "One Battle After Another." Locals say it's a win for the whole neighborhood.
Legislation would protect and expand hunger programs and improve benefit security as New York pantries see rising demand.
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 Scott Padgett says snow is again starting to fill in throughout the Tri-State Area.
CBS News New York's Scott Padgett says some of the heavier snow on Sunday night is shifting east.
Scott Padgett has the Tri-State Area's updated Sunday afternoon First Alert Forecast at 3 p.m. on CBS News New York.
Scott Padgett has the Tri-State Area's updated Sunday afternoon First Alert Forecast on CBS News New York.
Some parents teach their kids to always try to do the right thing or to not talk with your mouth full. New Yorkers are weighing in on manners.
