New York City launches crackdown on illegal smoke shops
With new power granted by the state, New York City has launched a crackdown on illegal smoke shops.
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With new power granted by the state, New York City has launched a crackdown on illegal smoke shops.
The Sheriff's Office and the NYPD said they inspected at least 20 shops across the five boroughs. CBS New York investigative reporter Tim McNicholas has the story.
Police are looking for a person who shot a 61-year-old man in the face in Harlem and for the gunman in a double-shooting in Hamilton Heights. CBS New York's Kristine Johnson has the story.
"Swans of Harlem" tells the story of five ballerinas in the early days of Dance Theatre of Harlem.
Tenants of a Harlem apartment building claim they're living in unsafe conditions and that nothing is being done about it. Local leaders joined residents for a rally Saturday in front of the Savoy Park Apartments.
One hundred young migrants volunteered to clean up a park in Harlem on Wednesday morning. They say it's a small way to give back to the city that's provided them with so much. CBS New York's Natalie Duddridge reports.
The Black Comic Book Festival comes back to Harlem this week, bringing together fans of all generations to celebrate diverse voices and artists. As CBS New York's Jessi Mitchell explains, this 12th annual event aims to be bigger and better than ever.
East Harlem community leaders say the state oversaturated the neighborhood with methadone and other drug treatment centers as most patients live elsewhere. CBS New York's Jessi Mitchell reports.
Police are searching for a missing child in Harlem. They say 9-year-old Mateo Soria was last seen around 12:30 p.m. Tuesday at 445 West 125th St. Anyone who sees Mateo or has information on his whereabouts is asked to call police.
Cellphone video shows good Samaritans rushing to help the teenager who, they said, was on the ground in the middle of the Harlem street.
Cellphone video shows good Samaritans rushing to help the teenager who, they said, was on the ground in the middle of the Harlem street. CBS New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports.
May 16 is Mental Health Action Day. The Boys and Girls Club Of Harlem is awarded Mental Health Action Day Grant from CBS New York And MTV. Prameela Boorada and Chaelee Dalton from Boys and Girls Club joins CBS New York to discuss.
Through the windows of an old barbershop, neighbors have seen images indicating an illegal smoke shop could be going there next.
Through the windows of an old barbershop, neighbors have seen images indicating an illegal smoke shop could be going there next. CBS New York's Jessi Mitchell reports.
The man accused in a deadly Harlem subway push appeared in court Wednesday.
Investigators the unprovoked attack happened shortly before 7 p.m. at the 125th Street-Lexington Avenue station.
Investigators the unprovoked attack happened shortly before 7 p.m. at the 125th Street-Lexington Avenue station. CBS New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
Police say a man has been charged with murder in the unprovoked attack. CBS New York's Lisa Rozner reports from the scene.
The Gold Women's Business Connect event encouraged networking and support.
A summit in Harlem brought together businesswomen Thursday to share secrets to success. It happened at the Aloft Hotel for the 12th year of the Gold Women's Business Connect event.
A group of minority developers is leading a $166 million project to renovate three NYCHA buildings in Washington Heights.
A group of minority developers is leading a $166 million project to renovate three NYCHA buildings in Washington Heights. CBS New York's Jessi Mitchell reports.
The 12th annual Brain Fair brought out hundreds of kids to get hand-on experience learning about the most complex organ.
The 12th annual Brain Fair brought out hundreds of kids to get hand-on experience learning about the most complex organ. CBS New York's Jessi Mitchell reports.
The 12th annual Brain Fair brought out hundreds of kids to get hand-on experience learning about the most complex organ. CBS New York's Jessi Mitchell reports.
Edison, one of New Jersey's largest municipalities, has furloughed hundreds of workers as they deal with budget woes.
Joey Ortiz went 3 for 3 and was a homer away from the cycle to help the Brewers defeat the Mets 4-3 on Wednesday.
There was a public hearing on Tuesday night over a proposed Islamic boarding school and mosque in the Long Island hamlet of Bay Shore.
New York City says the average bus speed on Fordham Road in the Bronx is 5 mph, which is why ground was broken Wednesday on a major redesign.
Jared Triolo and Jake Mangum hit run-scoring singles against Fernando Cruz in the 10th inning, lifting the Pirates to a 5-3 win over the Yankees in the opener of a day-night doubleheader.
There was a public hearing on Tuesday night over a proposed Islamic boarding school and mosque in the Long Island hamlet of Bay Shore.
New York City says the average bus speed on Fordham Road in the Bronx is 5 mph, which is why ground was broken Wednesday on a major redesign.
The National Weather Service on Wednesday confirmed four tornadoes touched down in northern New Jersey and New York during severe storms on Tuesday.
A man pretending to be a utility worker was arrested for brandishing a gun, grabbing a woman's neck and taking her purse, the NYPD said.
Sgt. Angel Rampersad was a 28-year-old from Ozone Park who died in an Iranian attack on an air base.
Severe weather impacted the entire region on Tuesday, with watches and warnings throughout the CBS News New York viewing area.
Stormy weather will return to the New York City area Tuesday after a brief reprieve.
Storms brought flooding rains, damaging winds, hail and lightning to New York and New Jersey on Saturday.
While the air quality is improving, haze still lingers as New Yorkers brace for upcoming rain and possibly severe storms Saturday.
A tornado warning was issued in parts of New Jersey on Thursday evening.
Edison, one of New Jersey's largest municipalities, has furloughed hundreds of workers as they deal with budget woes.
The National Weather Service on Wednesday confirmed four tornadoes touched down in northern New Jersey and New York during severe storms on Tuesday.
There were two confirmed tornadoes in northern New Jersey on Tuesday.
Severe weather impacted the entire region on Tuesday, with watches and warnings throughout the CBS News New York viewing area.
There have been major developments in the case of a social media influencer who was gunned down last summer on the Cross County Parkway in Westchester.
There was a public hearing on Tuesday night over a proposed Islamic boarding school and mosque in the Long Island hamlet of Bay Shore.
An electrical transformer caught fire outside the Nassau County Court Building on Long Island on Tuesday.
There was a special celebration at Long Island Children's Hospital on Tuesday for two facility dogs who bring comfort to young patients. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
Studies show older adults are among the safest drivers on the road, but crashes involving seniors are on the rise.
Severe weather impacted the entire region on Tuesday, with watches and warnings throughout the CBS News New York viewing area.
New York City says the average bus speed on Fordham Road in the Bronx is 5 mph, which is why ground was broken Wednesday on a major redesign.
A June 1 trial date was set Wednesday for Nicolás Maduro and his wife to face drug trafficking charges.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani conceded late Tuesday that the city does not have the authority to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Despite promises of action from Mayor Zohran Mamdani, the blocks-long homeless encampments on the West Side of Manhattan continue to stir controversy.
An attorney representing an Upper East Side woman whose husband just died from Legionnaires' disease is planning to take legal action.
Thirty-four cooling towers at 33 buildings on the Upper East Side tested positive for live Legionella bacteria, the New York City Health Department announced Tuesday.
An attorney representing an Upper East Side woman whose husband just died from Legionnaires' disease is planning to take legal action.
Studies show older adults are among the safest drivers on the road, but crashes involving seniors are on the rise.
For the third day in a row, the NYC Health Department has announced a death in the Upper East Side Legionnaires' disease cluster.
A second death has been reported in connection to the Legionnaires' disease cluster on the Upper East Side, health officials said Saturday.
Madonna, Justin Bieber, BTS and Shakira each brought a bit of one of their hits to the World Cup's first halftime show in a whirlwind performance Sunday that also squeezed in Burna Boy, Ted Lasso and many Muppets.
Brenda Fricker won an Academy Award for 1989's "My Left Foot," played the Pigeon Lady in "Home Alone 2" and appeared in "A Time to Kill" and "So I Married an Axe Murderer."
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
The final show of Jay-Z's anniversary concert series at Yankee Stadium was delayed for hours after hundreds of ticketless fans flooded the gates and breached security, according to officials.
Jay-Z and some very special guests took over Yankee Stadium on Friday night, performing to a sold-out crowd.
Joey Ortiz went 3 for 3 and was a homer away from the cycle to help the Brewers defeat the Mets 4-3 on Wednesday.
Jared Triolo and Jake Mangum hit run-scoring singles against Fernando Cruz in the 10th inning, lifting the Pirates to a 5-3 win over the Yankees in the opener of a day-night doubleheader.
The New York Mets blanked the Milwaukee Brewers 4-0 on Tuesday night.
Jazz Chisholm Jr. homered in consecutive at-bats against All-Star Braxton Ashcraft and drove in five runs, powering the Yankees to an 8-5 victory over the Pirates on Monday night.
Cooper Pratt hit his first major league homer to help spoil Freddy Peralta's return to Milwaukee as the Brewers defeated the Mets 8-3 on Monday night.
A specialized program from God's Love We Deliver is serving nearly 400 veterans with medically tailored meals, while helping combat isolation and ease the challenges of life after military service.
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.
Two Upper West Side children went on a mission to visit 40 playgrounds in one day, hoping to set a record.
Eddie Palmieri, the East Harlem legend who revolutionized Latin music, now has a street renamed in his honor.
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.
The annual Easter Parade and Easter Bonnet Festival was held in Manhattan on April 20, 2025.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
There is a partial government shutdown in one of New Jersey's largest municipalities. Edison has furloughed hundreds of workers. The mayor says it's impacting public safety and more. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani was asked Wednesday about criticism over how the city health department has handled the Upper East Side Legionnaires' disease cluster.
A man living in a nearby encampment told CBS News New York on Tuesday, when one site is cleared, people just move onto the next. CBS News New York's Kristine Johnson reports.
Investigators say he entered the cab on July 11 and demanded money and the car keys and then shot the 21-year-old driver in the face when he tried to get out of the car. CBS News New York's Jessica Moore reports.
Parents in Harlem say their children's walk to summer camp is littered with trash, illegal dumping and a growing encampment. Residents tell CBS News New York's Noëlle Lilley they started seeing progress once we started asking questions.
