Nearly Half A Billion Dollars Spent On Pet Costumes
The National Retail Federation says Americans will spend $490 million on pet costumes - more than double what owners spent nearly a decade ago.
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The National Retail Federation says Americans will spend $490 million on pet costumes - more than double what owners spent nearly a decade ago.
The 5K event raises money and awareness for people with autism and developmental disabilities.
Costumed characters made quite an entrance and a big impression on the kids, as Batman, Spider-man, Captain America, and Captain Marvel rappelled off the roof and down the side of the hospital.
CBS2 held a fashion show featuring children from our CBS family, and if you're still looking for a costume idea, maybe they'll inspire you!
Halloween is the spookiest night of the year, but for pets, it could be a nightmare.
Halloween is just around the corner, and lifestyle expert Limor Suss has some spook-tacular ideas for your party.
Halloween is just days away. Stores are bustling with ghouls and goblins grabbing costumes.
From a Halloween masquerade, to the Great PUPkin Dog Costumes, to a celebration of film's "master of suspense" Alfred Hitchcock, there's plenty of Halloween happenings this week.
If the playground, park and movie routine is getting a little tired, why not do something different with the kids this weekend? From a nature tour of Morningside Park to a Halloween hayride, these activities will win approval from everyone in the family.
Some Brooklyn neighbors are banding together to try and stop a man who's putting a damper on Halloween, by smashing pumpkins.
It's a unique and creative way parents and kids can build together.
The homeowner says he doesn't see anything wrong with the skeleton hanging from a noose in his front yard.
Trick or treating can be a fun experience for some children, but not necessarily for those who have autism and trouble communicating.
After years of terrorizing people in New Jersey, Bane Haunted House has opened its doors in Hell's Kitchen.
Omairis Taylor's Facebook post has already been shared over 124,000 times since Sunday.
Got a costume with a few scares left in it? Kids in need in New Jersey are eager to take on such terrors.
Marc Sherry, owner the Old Homestead Steakhouse, shared some ideas and recipes.
From chocolate bars, to bubble gum, to candy corn – everyone's got their favorite on Oct. 31. If you're in New York however, you apparently like your sweets to be hot and spicy.
Scott Dunn, of the digital media brand "The Dodo," says the pop-up is "17,000 square feet of canine joy."
Pattie Hulse, director of the Everett Children's Adventure Garden at the New York Botanical Garden, shares the October special Spooky Pumpkin Garden attraction now on display
CBS2's Elle McLogan goes behind the scenes at the Westbury headquarters of a global costume empire.
The NYPD is stepping up security this Halloween following the synagogue massacre in Pittsburgh and mail threats across the country. Police say there are no credible threats, but they're not taking any chances.
There's likely no one more excited for Halloween than kids.
More than 31,000 people have signed a petition asking the White House to change the date of Halloween.
CBS2's Vanessa Murdock spoke to a nutritionist to get some tips on how to keep kids happy, while curbing the sugar.
The Charlotte Hornets snapped the New York Knicks' seven-game winning streak with a 114-103 victory Thursday night.
Ilya Sorokin made 26 saves to help the Islanders beat the Stars 2-1 on Thursday night.
A New York City schools staffer was killed in Mount Vernon over the weekend, police say.
The Mets chased Paul Skenes in the first inning of his worst major league start, beating the Pirates 11-7 on Thursday.
Some students in New York City public schools say they feel like they're being spied on as they leave classes on bathroom breaks and other hall pass reasons.
A New York City schools staffer was killed in Mount Vernon over the weekend, police say.
Some students in New York City public schools say they feel like they're being spied on as they leave classes on bathroom breaks and other hall pass reasons.
Accused Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann is likely to change his plea to guilty when he next appears in court, a source with knowledge of the case tells CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff.
Just days before the start of Holy Week, the NYPD is investigating two recent incidents of vandalism at churches in Queens as hate crimes.
The man convicted in the 1999 murder of a Bronx teenager was finally sentenced Thursday.
It may not feel like spring right away, but Friday's weather does deliver a clear shift in the air in New York City.
The New York City area will be under a wind advisory Monday with periods of heavy rain and severe thunderstorms expected across the region.
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.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill signed three bills into law Wednesday limiting the power of ICE agents in New Jersey.
A 16-year-old boy is fighting for his life after he was stabbed Tuesday in Hackensack, New Jersey, his family told CBS News New York.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill signed an executive order Tuesday that pushes NJ Transit to improve the rider experience.
ICE agents began patrolling at JFK Airport in NYC and Newark Airport in New Jersey on Monday.
The air traffic control tower at Newark Liberty airport in New Jersey was evacuated early Monday, after a report of smoke inside the tower.
Accused Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann is likely to change his plea to guilty when he next appears in court, a source with knowledge of the case tells CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff.
A second person was arrested Tuesday in connection with a 2021 acid attack on Long Island college student Nafiah Ikram.
High school students are helping residents in assisted living in Long Island, New York feel a bit more confident with makeovers.
Two of the most storied programs in men's college basketball, St. John's and Kansas, will battle it out later Sunday.
A Long Island teenager accused of killing his ex-girlfriend in November allegedly plotted to burglarize the victim's home.
The New York City Council has passed legislation to allow the NYPD to set up buffer zones around schools and houses of worship.
President Trump said he would sign an executive order to "immediately" pay TSA officers, who have gone without pay for more than a month. Follow live updates.
Deposed Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and his wife appeared Thursday in federal court in Manhattan. Here's a look at his life behind bars.
A Trump administration official has made new criminal referrals against New York Attorney General Letitia James to federal prosecutors in Miami and Chicago for two cases of possible homeowner's insurance fraud, sources told CBS News.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill signed three bills into law Wednesday limiting the power of ICE agents in New Jersey.
What started as a sinus infection left a Long Island teenager fighting for his life, requiring emergency brain surgery.
Older adults in New Jersey recorded the highest number of suspected overdose deaths in 2025, according to the New Jersey Department of Health.
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.
Rapper Megan Thee Stallion made her Broadway debut Tuesday night, adding some of her own big hits to "Moulin Rouge! The Musical."
CBS News announced Friday that CBS News Radio will be shutting down this spring after nearly 100 years of broadcasting, citing "challenging economic realities."
Bodycam video footage of Justin Timberlake's June 2024 DWI arrest on Long Island was released to the media Friday.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
ABC has canceled its already filmed season of "The Bachelorette" starring Taylor Frankie Paul after video surfaced of a 2023 incident in which she was charged with assault.
The Charlotte Hornets snapped the New York Knicks' seven-game winning streak with a 114-103 victory Thursday night.
Ilya Sorokin made 26 saves to help the Islanders beat the Stars 2-1 on Thursday night.
The Mets chased Paul Skenes in the first inning of his worst major league start, beating the Pirates 11-7 on Thursday.
Aaron Judge went hitless on opening day for the first time and struck out four times for the first time since September 2024, but the New York Yankees still produced plenty of offense and beat San Francisco 7-0 in the debut of Giants manager Tony Vitello as the major league season began.
The Toronto Maple Leafs topped the Rangers 4-3 on Wednesday night, eliminating New York from playoff contention.
From World War II to modern mixology, women in Brooklyn fought for their place behind the bar. This Women's History Month, their legacy continues to influence the city's nightlife.
A new performing arts venue with a focus on immigrant stories is opening in Upper Manhattan this fall. CBS News New York's Noëlle Lilley got an exclusive tour of the construction that will give The People's Theatre its first home in more than 15 years.
Members of the Apollo Theater, where Kiki Shepard left her mark for 15 years, reflect on her legacy after the Harlem icon's death at age 74.
The Rev. Al Sharpton is calling on New York City to help protect the Merchant's House Museum in Manhattan after a recent discovery revealed connections to the Underground Railroad.
A Harlem school is teaching students how to love, honor and care for their natural hair.
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.
The New York City Department of Transportation is conducting another so-called "pothole blitz" for the third weekend in a row.
A child was shot in Brooklyn and rushed to the hospital Thursday afternoon. CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo reports.
Thursday was opening day at Citi Field, and the Mets beat the Pittsburgh Pirates in front of a sellout crowd. CBS News New York's Doug Williams and Larry Ridley report.
The five-alarm blaze started at around 5:30 a.m. on East 184th Street between Bassford and Bathgate avenues in the Belmont section. More than 300 firefighters and emergency personnel responded. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
Accused Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann is likely to change his plea to guilty when he next appears in court, a source with knowledge of the case tells CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/4swIGDL
