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Thanksgiving is one of the biggest days of the year for eating, traveling and shopping. It may be Thursday, but for many, Black Friday shopping starts today.
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Thanksgiving is one of the biggest days of the year for eating, traveling and shopping. It may be Thursday, but for many, Black Friday shopping starts today.
The history of the windows goes back nearly 150 years when Macy's had porcelain dolls on display in the 1870s. Now, with more than 10,000 people walking by every hour, thins have changed.
Traffic in one of Manhattan's busiest neighborhoods was brought to a standstill for over an hour as police responded to reports of a suspicious package Saturday evening.
Police on Thursday arrested a suspect in a drug-related shooting that left three people injured near Herald Square late last month.
Police sources said Monday that a shooting near Herald Square over the weekend was drug-related – and the suspects are still on the loose.
Police are looking for a man who stalked a woman from Brooklyn to Manhattan and bit her during an attempted sexual assault.
Macy's is considering an unusual addition to its flagship store in Herald Square.
A man was arrested and charged Sunday with punching a woman in the 34th Street-Herald Square subway station, and hitting a man with a pipe elsewhere.
Police say the 30-year-old victim was walking along the southbound F train platform of the Herald Square subway station Thursday morning when the unidentified man punched her on the left side of her head.
It will be the fourth Target store in the city. There are other locations in East Harlem, Tribeca and Atlantic Terminal in Brooklyn.
Police on Monday were searching for three people who broke into a diamond wholesaler in Herald Square late New Year's Eve and stole $6 million worth of jewelry.
A peaceful protest against Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump was held in Herald Square Sunday.
Artists and carpenters have been working on the display since Macy's came up with the idea for a tribute to "A Charlie Brown Christmas" last year.
The first happened around 5 a.m. Saturday in Herald Square. The second was about 12 hours later in Union Square.
A grenade that turned out to be a toy was found in a backpack near Herald Square Wednesday afternoon, police said.
Stop into one of these restaurants in Herald Square and get the sustenance you need to hit the shops.
Last week, CBS2 found a homeless hot spot in the corridor that links the 34th Street subway station to the PATH station.
Fragrant, floral, and fabulous, it's a sensation for the sense and a sure sign that spring has sprung.
A driver is facing seven serious charges, including DWI and criminal possession of a controlled substance, after her car jumped a curb in Herald Square Wednesday night, injuring six people.
Multiple people were injured Thursday evening when a car jumped the curb and slammed into a Forever 21 store in Herald Square.
During the protest, a fire alarm was pulled and the department store had to be evacuated.
Demonstrators are expected to gather in Union Square Friday afternoon, a day after an estimated 10,000 people marched across New York City on Thursday.
Police cuffed seven protesters outside the Macy's in Herald Square Friday and charged them with disorderly conduct.
The incident began at around 8:15 a.m. at 1270 Broadway near 33rd Street.
The fire started in the rear of the building on the second floor.
Bo Bichette led the New York Mets to a 7-5 win over the MLB-leading Atlanta Braves on Friday night.
The U.S. men's national soccer team made easy work of Paraguay in its World Cup opener Friday, defeating the South American side 4-1 at SoFi Stadium.
The Toronto Blue Jays beat the New York Yankees 8-5 on Friday night.
New York broadcast giant Bill Ritter announced Friday he is stepping down from the WABC anchor desk after being diagnosed with early stage Alzheimer's.
The U.S. military has killed Niño Guerrero, the alleged leader of Venezuela-based gang Tren de Aragua, President Trump announced Friday.
New York broadcast giant Bill Ritter announced Friday he is stepping down from the WABC anchor desk after being diagnosed with early stage Alzheimer's.
The same Reddit user allegedly tricked multiple Knicks fans into buying fake tickets to an NBA Finals watch party at Madison Square Garden.
After a 10-year fight, a Long Island mother's push for family court reforms is nearing the finish line.
Leaders from around the Tri-State Area are encouraging fans to use public transportation to get to and from the World Cup matches.
Police said the 17-year-old suffered a seizure from people punching and kicking him in the head during an argument after the Knicks-Spurs Game 4.
Dangerous heat is building across the Tri-State Area with the threat of severe storms, making Thursday and Friday First Alert Weather Days.
Thursday and Friday will be First Alert Weather Days in the New York City area, with high temperatures and the chance for strong storms.
The Stamford Fire Department said high winds ripped the 3,000-square-foot flag off the pole atop the WWE building and sent it flying into electrical wires.
Storms hit the New York City area on Saturday, bringing damaging winds, hail and downpours across the region.
It's unseasonably warm in New York City on Wednesday as humidity adds to the summer-like weather. There's also a slight chance for showers in parts of the Tri-State Area.
Ten of the 16 stadiums hosting Men's World Cup matches across North America are using Rutgers turfgrass, which is bred at a sprawling 300-acre research farm in Freehold.
Leaders from around the Tri-State Area are encouraging fans to use public transportation to get to and from the World Cup matches.
Dangerous heat and severe storms hit New York City and the surrounding area Friday.
The first World Cup game at MetLife Stadium is Saturday, and it will be a major test for NJ Transit. Here's what to expect.
With the temperatures rising into the 90s and a dangerous heat index, Newark, New Jersey, is activating a Code Red warning to keep residents and soccer fans attending World Cup festivals safe.
After a 10-year fight, a Long Island mother's push for family court reforms is nearing the finish line.
Dangerous heat and severe storms hit New York City and the surrounding area Friday.
The man accused of driving drunk and killing a Nassau County police officer in January has changed his plea to guilty.
Long Island reporter Jennifer McLogan was presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2026 Folio Awards Luncheon.
Dangerous heat is building across the Tri-State Area with the threat of severe storms, making Thursday and Friday First Alert Weather Days.
The U.S. military has killed Niño Guerrero, the alleged leader of Venezuela-based gang Tren de Aragua, President Trump announced Friday.
Paramount Skydance's $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery would not harm U.S. consumers or weaken competition, DOJ antitrust enforcers said.
After a 10-year fight, a Long Island mother's push for family court reforms is nearing the finish line.
Early voting in the New York primary election gets started Saturday.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is reacting to threats from President Trump's border czar about sending more ICE agents to the state.
New York broadcast giant Bill Ritter announced Friday he is stepping down from the WABC anchor desk after being diagnosed with early stage Alzheimer's.
For half a century, The Valerie Fund has been dedicated to providing care to children with cancer and blood disorders.
A New Jersey nonprofit called The Valerie Fund is celebrating 50 years of providing comprehensive care to children with cancer and blood disorders.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill is urging people to donate blood ahead of the summer months.
There's no vaccine for the Bourbon virus, nor medicine to treat it, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
New York broadcast giant Bill Ritter announced Friday he is stepping down from the WABC anchor desk after being diagnosed with early stage Alzheimer's.
Taylor Swift attended Game 4 of the NBA Finals between the Knicks and Spurs at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday.
"Schmigadoon!" — which was tied for the most nominations, with 12 — won Best Musical, and "Liberation" took home the honor of Best Play at the 2026 Tony Awards.
The Broadway revival of the musical (nominated for 11 Tony Awards) depicts drama, joy and heartbreak in the pursuit of the American Dream at the turn of the 20th century, with parallels to the contemporary world, from issues of race to the immigrant experience.
Madonna performed a surprise concert in Times Square weeks before the release of her "Confessions II" album.
Bo Bichette led the New York Mets to a 7-5 win over the MLB-leading Atlanta Braves on Friday night.
The U.S. men's national soccer team made easy work of Paraguay in its World Cup opener Friday, defeating the South American side 4-1 at SoFi Stadium.
The Toronto Blue Jays beat the New York Yankees 8-5 on Friday night.
When violence erupted near a New York Knicks watch party on Monday, one New Yorker stood up to the unruly crowd.
Ten of the 16 stadiums hosting Men's World Cup matches across North America are using Rutgers turfgrass, which is bred at a sprawling 300-acre research farm in Freehold.
A years-long battle is intensifying over the future of an old rail line in Queens that was abandoned after a fire over 50 years ago.
Harlem's historic Cotton Club recently announced it was up for sale. The news comes as jazz clubs across the borough disappear.
Jasir Gipson was shot by a stray bullet at 5 years old while walking with his mother. More than a decade later, he's graduating from high school with nothing but a smile.
Garbage piling up near freight train tracks is frustrating many Maspeth residents.
Residents and elected officials are urging the MTA to reopen the Long Island Rail Road's former Elmhurst station, arguing that the neighborhood has outgrown its current transit options.
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 are still questions about whether there will be a Knicks watch party at Madison Square Garden for Game 5 of the NBA Finals. CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo reports.
CBS News New York's John Elliott has your First Alert Forecast for June 12 at 11 p.m.
New York broadcast giant Bill Ritter announced Friday he is stepping down from the WABC anchor desk after being diagnosed with early stage Alzheimer's. CBS News New York's Dick Brennan reports.
A sinkhole on the southbound side of the FDR Drive approaching 120th Street caused delays Friday night.
Thousands of World Cup fans will be taking NJ Transit to and from MetLife Stadium on Saturday. CBS News New York's Andrew Ramos reports.
