Israel expands ground offensive to southern Gaza
Israel's military says it has expanded its ground operations to every part of Gaza in pursuit of Hamas.
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Israel's military says it has expanded its ground operations to every part of Gaza in pursuit of Hamas.
The Israeli Army says it has renewed its assault after negotiations for the release of more hostages held by Hamas stalled. CBS News New York's Cristian Benavides reports.
Israel dismissed warnings leading up to the terrorist attack, Rep. Mike Turner, the chair of the House Intelligence Committee, said.
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The death toll in Gaza continues to grow and is now over 1,500, according to the Hamas-run health ministry. CBS New York's Bradley Blackburn reports.
New airstrikes have hit southern Gaza as the war between Israel and Hamas resumes. Cristian Benavides reports for CBS New York. Read more: https://cbsn.ws/3uJt5Ic
Israel pounded targets in the southern Gaza Strip, intensifying a renewed offensive after a weeklong truce with Hamas and giving rise to renewed concerns about civilian casualties.
Israeli airstrikes in Gaza have resumed after a pause in the fighting ended, and according to the Hamas-controlled health ministry in Gaza, hundreds more have been killed. Cristian Benavides reports for CBS New York. Read more: https://cbsn.ws/3uJt5Ic
Doug Williams spent two weeks in Israel covering the war with Hamas for CBS New York.
After a week-long cease-fire, Israel's prime minister said negotiations for continuing the truce with Hamas are at a dead end. CBS New York's Bradley Blackburn reports.
The Israel Defense Forces resumed airstrikes in Gaza on Friday following the collapse of the week-long cease-fire. Tonight, there are new questions about whether Israel ignored major warning signs before the Oct. 7 attack. CBS New York's Dick Brennan reports. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3ux8hmX
Hamas says at least 60 people killed as Israel resumes military operations in Gaza after accusing the Palestinian group of violating a cease-fire that lasted 7 days.
Banks said he wants to bring in outside groups to help open conversations.
We have seen protests over the Israel-Hamas war on the campus of New York City schools, and Chancellor David Banks says new steps are needed to educate both teachers and students. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/414sIUu
Hamas released more hostages Thursday as we've learned the temporary truce will extend to a possible eighth day. CBS New York's Dick Brennan reports. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3N7nLEM
CBS New York spoke with an Israeli woman visiting New York City to tell her family's story of captivity in Gaza.
Six more hostages were released late Thursday, following two released earlier in the day, Israel said, as a short-term truce deal between Israel and Hamas neared its one-week mark.
Six more Israeli hostages were freed by Hamas on Thursday. CBS New York's Shosh Bedrosian sat down with a woman who says her cousins were held hostage in Gaza for weeks. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3N78HHe
Hamas has freed about 100 hostages since the temporary cease-fire took effect and, despite ongoing violence outside Gaza, the truce was extended for at least 1 more day.
Police say five to seven people were taken into custody overnight, though it's unclear if they will face charges. CBS New York's Zinnia Maldonado has the latest.
The number of hostages freed by Hamas grew to 97 Wednesday. A New Jersey father expressed his relief as his daughter makes her way home. CBS New York's Maurice DuBois reports. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/46HFklI
An American woman was among the 16 hostages Hamas released Wednesday. Israel also released an additional 30 Palestinian prisoners. Natalie Brand reports for CBS New York. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/46HFklI
An American mother of three was among the latest group of hostages released by Hamas on Wednesday, President Biden said.
Schumer's remarks during a nearly-45 minute speech on the Senate floor come at a sensitive time in the Israel-Hamas war.
The Anti-Defamation League is reporting a sharp rise in antisemitic incidents on college campuses since the start of the Israel-Hamas war. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/46CYSHK
Montclair School District Board of Education members broke down in tears as they voted to close Renaissance Middle School.
The Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Brooklyn Nets 121-92 on Wednesday night for their 10th straight win.
The New Jersey Devils beat the New York Rangers 6-3 on Wednesday night for their third straight victory.
A New York City Council employee who was detained by ICE more than two months ago must be deported, a federal judge says.
Mets fans got a sneak peek Wednesday at the new food coming to Citi Field's menu for the 2026 season.
A New York City Council employee who was detained by ICE more than two months ago must be deported, a federal judge says.
Mets fans got a sneak peek Wednesday at the new food coming to Citi Field's menu for the 2026 season.
Someone used a drone to drop a package containing knives, a cellphone and drugs onto the grounds of an upstate New York prison, the staff says.
The NYPD commissioner is slamming the federal government for cutting counterterrorism funds as she says the city remains on a heightened terror alert for the foreseeable future.
More than two years after a fire destroyed their Queens building, tenants say repairs have not even begun. Now, they're taking their landlord to court.
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.
Periods of rain will move through the New York area Thursday, but spring temperatures are on the way for the weekend.
Montclair School District Board of Education members broke down in tears as they voted to close Renaissance Middle School.
Video shows firefighters dousing the smoldering roof of the structure on Old York Road in Branchburg, New Jersey.
Grubhub is launching New Jersey's first commercial food delivery by drone. CBS News New York has learned more about the high-tech service and how it's expected to work.
Officials say James Hadley, a New Jersey coach and educator, may have assaulted other victims.
Tens of thousands of customers lost power across the New York-New Jersey area as severe weather whipped through the region.
Tens of thousands of customers lost power across the New York-New Jersey area as severe weather whipped through the region.
Ten people and six vehicles were involved in the fatal accident on Long Island, according to New York State Police. Two people in their 80s were killed.
St. John's, Hofstra and LIU are playing in the 2026 NCAA men's basketball tournament as March Madness gets in full swing.
Prosecutors said Matthew Smith fended off efforts to hand over his car keys before the crash that killed Nassau County police officer Patricia Espinosa.
A Manorville breeder was charged with animal neglect after dogs and puppies were allegedly left alone in poor conditions as a blizzard struck New York.
The Mamdani administration has asked a court to allow them to stop representing former Mayor Eric Adams in a sexual assault case.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani celebrated his first St. Patrick's Day as mayor with a dramatic show of respect for groups he may have offended in the past.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and the MTA have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration for withholding funds designed to extend the Second Avenue subway west into Harlem.
The Senate voted to begin a marathon debate on the SAVE America Act, an elections bill that President Trump has been pressing Republicans to pass.
A long-time New York City driver says he monitored his E-ZPass account and paid his tolls, but he was still hit with huge late fees.
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.
A new study shows toxic forever chemicals known as PFAS may be entering the food chain on Long Island through contaminated soil, water and air.
Michael B. Jordan's best actor win at Sunday night's Academy Awards resonated at his alma mater, Arts High School in Newark.
"One Battle After Another" took home several big awards, including Best Picture, Best Director and the newly created Best Casting.
Hollywood's biggest stars were honored at the 98th annual Academy Awards on Sunday. Here is what to know and how to watch the 2026 Oscars.
Legendary New York City television news anchor Ernie Anastos has died. His wife says he died early Thursday morning of pneumonia.
Ballerina Misty Copeland responded to controversial comments made by actor Timothée Chalamet when he appeared to dismiss the significance of ballet and opera, saying, "No one cares."
The Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Brooklyn Nets 121-92 on Wednesday night for their 10th straight win.
The New Jersey Devils beat the New York Rangers 6-3 on Wednesday night for their third straight victory.
Mets fans got a sneak peek Wednesday at the new food coming to Citi Field's menu for the 2026 season.
The WNBA and its players' union reached a verbal agreement on a transformational new collective bargaining agreement early Wednesday morning, both sides said.
With the game tied going into the 9th, Eugenio Suárez smacked a double into left-center field to score pinch runner Javier Sonoja for what would prove to be the winning run.
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 NYC DEP has announced plans to clean Flushing Creek with chlorine, sparking outrage among some environmentalists.
Neighbors and local businesses in Long Island City, Queens, say rental trucks parked on streets are impacting daily operations.
Erik Lochtefeld is back to acting and marathon training after a glioblastoma diagnosis and complex surgery at NYU Langone.
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.
Prediction markets are exploding in popularity, but not everyone is happy about it. On Tuesday, Arizona's attorney general charged the prediction market Kalshi with running an illegal gambling operation. Jo Ling Kent has the story.
The Senate has begun a marathon debate session over an elections bill dubbed the SAVE America Act. President Trump has been pushing for the legislation, claiming it's needed to prevent cheating, but Democrats argue it's really about voter suppression. Erica Brown reports from Capitol Hill.
A New York City Council employee who was detained by ICE more than two months ago must be deported, a federal judge says. The City Council speaker is calling the decision outrageous. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
Mets fans, we hope you're hungry. Citi Field just showed off its menu additions for the 2026 season. CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock shows us what's new.
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