Last living hostages are freed under Israel-Hamas peace plan
Freed hostages finally felt the warm embrace of their families after two harrowing years in captivity. CBS News New York's Dick Brennan reports.
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Freed hostages finally felt the warm embrace of their families after two harrowing years in captivity. CBS News New York's Dick Brennan reports.
President Trump got a standing ovation after addressing Israeli lawmakers following Hamas' release of all living hostages under the Gaza peace deal.
On Broadway near 76th Street, posters of the 20 hostages released from Hamas captivity now display the handwritten word "home."
Bushwick resident Rami Evan-Esh extended his stay in Israel and missed the Chicago Marathon to be with families in Tel Aviv. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
As Israel and Hamas implement the first phase of a Gaza peace plan, questions remain unanswered over what comes next.
The U.S.-led plan is sending shockwaves across New York as the Israel-Hamas war has played an outsized role in New York City politics.
The U.S.-led plan is sending shockwaves around the world, across the state and here in New York City, with mayoral candidates reacting. CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
President Trump is celebrating the peace plan that has put a stop to the fighting in Gaza. CBS News New York's Dick Brennan reports.
The hostages are civilians and soldiers, fathers and sons. Some were at the Nova music festival, where almost 400 people were killed and dozens kidnapped.
The president is celebrating the return of the Israeli hostages and telling Arab leaders that negotiations over the second phase of the ceasefire are underway. CBS News New York's Jessica Moore reports.
The ceasefire between Israel and Hamas has brought cautious calm to the region as aid begins to flow into the Gaza Strip.
The remaining Israeli hostages are expected to be released by Hamas on Monday. As the ceasefire continues to hold, President Trump heads to Israel, where he's expected to meet with families of the hostages. Taurean Small reports.
On Saturday, Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, the president's son-in-law, toured the Gaza Strip. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
Hamas has until Monday to release the remaining hostages while there is a pause in the fighting. CBS News' Cristian Benavides reports.
As CBS News New York's Andrew Ramos reports, thousands of Palestinians are returning to what's left of their homes.
The Pentagon confirmed that 200 U.S. troops will be deployed to the Middle East by Sunday to support regional stability efforts. CBS News New York's Ali Bauman explains how this agreement differs from previous deals.
The Israeli military said Friday that a ceasefire went into effect at noon local time (5 a.m. Eastern) as part of the first phase of President Trump's peace plan to end the war in Gaza. CBS News New York's Jessica Moore reports.
Israel and Hamas signed a deal Thursday in Egypt for what President Trump is calling the first phase of an agreement to end the two-year war in Gaza. CBS News New York's Aziza Shuler reports.
Leat Corinne Unger is staying positive after her cousin was released in February after being held by Hamas for more than 500 days. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
The Israeli government approved President Trump's plan that includes releasing all remaining hostages held by Hamas. CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo reports.
Trump says Hamas will likely release all Israeli hostages by early next week, as the "first phase" of a deal to end the war in Gaza is expected to take effect soon.
Holding out hope he will see his son again is Ruby Chen, a Brooklyn man whose son Itay was serving in the IDF when Hamas attacked Israel two years ago.
A ceasefire in Gaza may shortly take effect. Israel would then pull some of its troops out of Gaza. That withdrawal would start a 72-hour countdown for Hamas to release all remaining Israeli hostages. CBS News New York's Jessica Moore and Lisa Rozner have team coverage.
The Israeli cabinet is expected to formally approve the first phase of a ceasefire, which would see all remaining hostages returned. CBS News New York's Jessica Moore reports.
The first phase includes the release of all remaining hostages and for Israel to withdraw forces in Gaza to an agreed upon line. CBS News New York's Aziza Shuler has the latest.
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The New York Yankees beat the St. Louis Cardinals 2-0 on Tuesday night.
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A CBS News New York Investigation finds New York City is on pace for the most manhole fires in 11 years.
Doctors and other organizations say there's something women can do to help reduce their chances of developing ovarian cancer by 80%.
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A former Mount Vernon police official faces attempted murder charges for allegedly being the getaway driver in a Bronx shooting, prosecutors said.
New York City and parts of New Jersey were under a flood watch due to downpours and strong storms Monday.
Stormy weather will return to the New York City area on Monday, bringing the threat of heavy rain and storms that may lead to flash flooding.
There's been a report of a bigfoot sighting near the Pachaug State Forest in Connecticut.
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It's another rainy day in the Tri-State Area with a flood watch for parts of New York and Connecticut.
The family of a man who died at the Delaney Hall immigration detention center in Newark, New Jersey, is demanding justice.
Protesters gathered at the gates of Delaney Hall immigration detention center in Newark, New Jersey, Monday following the death of an ICE detainee.
The power was restored Tuesday morning after going out at the American Dream Mall in East Rutherford, N.J. Monday afternoon.
Strong downpours have dumped rain on parts of New York and New Jersey that are still recovering from last week's severe weather.
New York City and parts of New Jersey were under a flood watch due to downpours and strong storms Monday.
Communities across New York City and Long Island came together Tuesday for National Night Out.
On Long Island, a farm is helping kids cope using therapy horses. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
Suffolk County Police are trying to identify an Asian man whose body was discovered on Gilgo Beach in 2011.
A Columbia University medical student is recovering after being shot in the face by Nassau Police. Police say he charged at officers with a knife Monday night. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
A Nassau County police officer shot a man in the face after he allegedly smashed a patrol car window with a knife in Westbury, Long Island, police said.
Federal authorities arrested a man who appeared to be monitoring security-planning activities at Trump National Golf Club in LA County ahead of the president's Southern California visit.
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Protesters gathered at the gates of Delaney Hall immigration detention center in Newark, New Jersey, Monday following the death of an ICE detainee.
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The source of exposure for the Legionnaires cluster on Manhattan's Upper East Side has been eliminated, according to the New York City Health Department.
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Carly Simon, the singer known for 1970s hits like "You're So Vain," announced she has Parkinson's disease and also was treated for basal cell carcinoma.
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José Caballero lined a two-run homer, Gerrit Cole pitched into the sixth inning and the New York Yankees hung on to top the Chicago Cubs 2-1 on Sunday.
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The Newtown Creek Alliance community science project gives students hands-on experience monitoring the health of one of the most polluted waterways in the U.S.
The FIFA World Cup is delivering a business boost for many bars and restaurants across New York City, but not every industry is seeing the same payoff.
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People dressed in elaborate headgear and paraded up Fifth Avenue for New York City's Easter Sunday tradition.
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.
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Drivers in one Brooklyn neighborhood were relieved to learn they would only have to move their cars once a week for Alternate Side Parking under a new pilot program, but Tuesday, many were surprised to find tickets waiting for them on their windshields. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
A high-ranking Mount Vernon police official is accused of helping her son plan a shooting outside of Bronx criminal court. She has now been fired. CBS News New York's Mahsa Saeidi reports.
