Yonkers Spending Millions On Streetscape Improvements, New Hudson River Park
City officials say Yonkers has thousands of new residents who want to enjoy the Hudson riverfront.
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City officials say Yonkers has thousands of new residents who want to enjoy the Hudson riverfront.
The pilot of the chopper reported an emergency light came on, indicating there was a problem with the tail rotor.
The Hudson River Park Trust says construction on a major waterfront redevelopment in the Meatpacking District will start in the spring.
When a flock of geese disabled the engines, Capt. Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger had to choose between trying to reach an airport or attempting a daring water landing.
Two officers and a firefighter jumped into the water and used a harness to secure the woman.
He's calling the special "Ascension."
A 22-year-old Manhattan woman was pronounced dead at the scene, according to police. Later that day, Jersey City police received a call about another body in the Morris Canal.
According to police, a 20-year-old man went into the river to retrieve a personal belonging.
The federal government will consider funding rehabilitation work in the existing tunnels, but much-needed new tunnels are off the table.
Developers say the $38 million project will include a children's play space, a sun lawn and a variety of seating areas.
The Boat Basin Cafe at 79th Street has closed, just as the city gets ready to begin a construction project there.
The Hudson County Prosecutor's Office announced Friday the woman was discovered on Oct. 1 in Hoboken.
It's been an ongoing fight between the city, state and ad companies.
In the choppy water just off Pier 62 near West 23rd Street, police rescued a 33-year-old woman who appeared to be struggling.
In addition to banning digital billboards or others with flashing or moving lights, other advertising signage would be prohibited on boats within 1,500 feet from shore.
Divers had been searching for Vanderhorst since he was last seen Friday near the George Washington Bridge.
There's still no sign of a marathon swimmer who went missing in the Hudson River during Friday's leg of a week-long race.
The Coast Guard says the 67-year-old was part of an organized swim event in the Hudson River when he was reported missing by the group he was with.
The pilot of the helicopter that crashed into the Hudson River last Wednesday is sharing his perspective of what happened as he tried to land on one of the helipads near 30th Street off the West Side Highway.
Now in its 31st year, Fleet Week gives the public to meet Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen, tour ships and watch special presentations.
The helicopter was on the way to pick up passengers when it plunged into the river near 30th Street and the Lincoln Tunnel.
A helicopter went into the water of the Hudson River around 1:20 p.m. on Wednesday, near 30th Street helipad.
CBS2's Valerie Castro caught up with those heroes. The heroes were humble and said rescuing someone in distress is simply part of their job description.
It's springtime, which for many means baseball games, a picnic in the park or maybe catching some rays in the sun. But for some, this season is all about catching eels.
Some creatures living in the waters around New York City seem to be making a comeback. Dozens of seals have been spotted along the shores near the Bronx and Staten Island.
Huntington native Jack Kennedy, 18, is making his Grand Slam debut in the U.S. Open this year.
Some New York City early childhood education programs say they can't afford supplies and snacks for the kids or salaries for their teachers.
Parents and coaches who use a Little League field in the Bronx are becoming increasingly worried as they say conditions continue to deteriorate and become dangerous for kids.
Thousands of people in Yonkers are under a boil water advisory after a one-two punch of infrastructure problems.
A man is dead after a shootout with police in Newport, Rhode Island, that also left an officer injured.
Huntington native Jack Kennedy, 18, is making his Grand Slam debut in the U.S. Open this year.
Some New York City early childhood education programs say they can't afford supplies and snacks for the kids or salaries for their teachers.
Parents and coaches who use a Little League field in the Bronx are becoming increasingly worried as they say conditions continue to deteriorate and become dangerous for kids.
Thousands of people in Yonkers are under a boil water advisory after a one-two punch of infrastructure problems.
Police are still looking for an armed and dangerous man who they say is responsible for deadly shootings in the Bronx and Brooklyn.
A nice stretch of weather kicks off the week in the New York City area before a heightened chance of rain returns.
Along with the increasingly humid conditions comes another chance of showers and storms overnight Saturday into Sunday.
Rainy weather returns to the New York City area Sunday, bringing with it the threat of flooding.
Bayonne, New Jersey, is heading to the Little League World Series after beating Darien, Connecticut, in the Metro Region Tournament on Friday.
We're in great shape on this Friday as we gear up for another weekend.
A man is dead after a shootout with police in Newport, Rhode Island, that also left an officer injured.
A dean at Rutgers University was arrested for allegedly recording inappropriate videos while working for the school, according to New Jersey prosecutors.
A 9/11 memorial in Jersey City that's in need of repairs and maintenance is getting help from actor Gary Sinise's foundation.
Bayonne, New Jersey, is out of the Little League World Series after losing to Hamilton, Ohio, on Tuesday night.
Dozens of syringes and other debris were found on the beach in Manasquan on the Jersey Shore over the weekend.
Huntington native Jack Kennedy, 18, is making his Grand Slam debut in the U.S. Open this year.
Officers on Long Island deployed a drone to find the suspect after he robbed a home and ran away.
Fifteen sheriffs across New York are asking a judge to block a new law preventing local law enforcement agencies from working with Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents.
Starting in September, the Long Island Rail Road will offer year-round service to Montauk.
After years in the making, a team of surgeons successfully performed the first pancreas-kidney transplant on Long Island. Despite complicated risks, the first patient selected was all in. As CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports, the patient says the double transplant saved his life.
Fifteen sheriffs across New York are asking a judge to block a new law preventing local law enforcement agencies from working with Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents.
State officials sent letters to agencies across New York instructing them to unwind agreements with ICE by Tuesday.
A coalition representing 1,000 minority-owned bodegas and supermarkets is suing to stop New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's plan to build five city-run grocery stores.
The Supreme Court divided 6-3 in granting the Trump administration's request for emergency relief.
The meeting came with Democrats expected to take control of the House in the November elections, which would put Jeffries in line to become the next House speaker.
Pennsylvania has recorded its first two deaths connected to measles in 35 years.
This year, ER visits for tick bites have increased dramatically, corresponding with a new threat: a rise in Alpha-gal syndrome (AGS), where one bite from a lone star tick can make you violently allergic to red meat. How can you best avoid tick bites?
A New Yorker has tested positive for West Nile virus, the city health department announced Wednesday.
Researchers say an alarming study on cognitive decline is specific to the African American community in Newark, New Jersey.
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
President Trump said that he would be "lowering the American flag" throughout the nation for one week in Dolly Parton's honor.
NYC's Empire State Building paid tribute to music legend Dolly Parton Tuesday night. Parton, 80, died Tuesday in Nashville, her family announced.
Dolly Parton became an icon over her six-decade career as a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, movie and TV star and theme park owner who donated millions to help others.
The AMC Kips Bay 15 on Second Avenue has been open since 1999 but will shut down at the end of 2026, according to a spokesperson.
Huntington native Jack Kennedy, 18, is making his Grand Slam debut in the U.S. Open this year.
Francisco Lindor scored the winning run on a throwing error in the 10th to lead the Mets past the Brewers 3-2 on Tuesday night.
The Houston Astros beat the New York Yankees 9-7 on Tuesday night.
New Yorkers have a chance to snag discounted tickets to the U.S. Open.
Bayonne, New Jersey, is out of the Little League World Series after losing to Hamilton, Ohio, on Tuesday night.
The DSNY reported an increase in needle stick injuries for New York City sanitation workers.
A Queens homeowner says that overgrown city trees on her block are creating a safety hazard at night.
Neighbors say Flushing Meadows Corona Park has been falling into disrepair for years.
The owner of a beloved Harlem food truck known for its burgers under $5 is retiring and selling the business.
The historic Art Deco bathhouse at Jacob Riis Park is getting a new life as the Rockaway Ocean Club. But as the long-dormant building reopens, some locals are questioning who will have access to its amenities.
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.
Loved ones are remembering the men who died in two separate New York City shootings. The same gunman is suspected of killing both. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
CBS News New York's Scott Padgett has your First Alert Forecast for August 26 at 6 p.m.
The U.S. Open is underway, drawing the best tennis players from around the world to New York, and amid all those stars, there's a local player making his Grand Slam debut. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's administration has reduced the number of people who may have to pay the tax, and pushed back the deadline for people to file challenges. CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
From graffiti to homeless encampments, there's a growing list of problems plaguing a Little League field in the Bronx. Parents and coaches say it's not just an eyesore, they're worried about what's making its way through the fence. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
