Best iPhone Apps For NYC Baby Boomers
In fact, more than 15 million baby boomers have smart phones, and apps specifically designed for this group have been popping up and gaining popularity. Here's a look at our favorites.
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In fact, more than 15 million baby boomers have smart phones, and apps specifically designed for this group have been popping up and gaining popularity. Here's a look at our favorites.
Authorities said that in each case, the suspect approached people from behind and snatched the iPhone from their hands and fled the scene on foot.
He says his wife Jennifer bit him on the arm. She says he hit her with her iPhone.
There was Stefanie Gordon on Monday, just minding her own business on her way to see her parents in Lake Worth, Fla., when her entire world turned upside down, albeit in a good way.
Need to grab a taxi? Find a bathroom that's at least semi-sanitary? Yeah, there's an app for that. Check out our list of the best NYC iPhone apps.
Police said a Brooklyn man with a criminal history was arrested Thursday after he tried to steal an iPhone from a plainclothes officer on the subway.
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Paterson police are reporting numerous robberies in the past two weeks of people who used Craigslist to buy or sell used iPhones.
A Staten Island teenager has been charged with sexually abusing an 8-year-old autistic boy while working as a counselor at a summer day camp in 2008.
The 6'1", 250-pound suspect was caught on surveillance camera. He took a laptop from a 12-year-old, and an iPhone and cash from a 16-year-old.
Anxious about your brackets? Watching every game? Check into games, score points, root for your team and talk smack to your buddies with CBS New York's latest mobile application: Shout Sports!
It's hard enough to get your bearings when the time changes twice a year. It's all but impossible when your phone starts playing tricks on you, too.
Parenting just got a whole lot easier with a little help from iTunes. We're used to parenting books as a source of help when raising our kids, but now there's a parenting app for your phone.
It wasn't a mob scene at the Verizon store on 42nd Street, Verizon's David Sandberg says they're expecting a strong day for the device, which sold out in online presales.
It's password protected and church approved. Patrick Leinen, the developer of Confession: A Roman Catholic App, says that, while it doesn't take the place of visiting a confessional, the app is meant to help Catholics through the process.
On the same day it started taking pre-orders for the iPhone, Verizon Wireless is updating its terms of service to give it the right to slow down data service for users who use far more than others.
The company is setting aside a limited number of iPhones for those who already subscribe to Verizon. It will begin taking preorders from existing customers at 3 a.m.
If you're hoping to watch the Packers-Steelers matchup at 30,000 feet next Sunday, plan carefully: Not every airline with TV will be showing the game and not all digital alternatives work once regular-season football ends.
There's an app for that. That phrase now holds true for 20,000 leagues under the sea.
In an effort to placate cranky New Yorkers, Starbucks customers with certain BlackBerrys, iPhones and the iPod touch can now swipe them for speedy payment.
The National September 11 Memorial and Museum is partnering with a web startup to put the stories of first responders and witnesses to the WTC attacks on the Internet and on smart phones.
Apple founder and CEO Steve Jobs sent a note Monday to employees saying he's taking a medical leave of absence so he can focus on his health.
Verizon Wireless says it will start selling a version of the iPhone 4 in early February, giving U.S. iPhone buyers a choice of carriers for the first time.
Love the latest gizmos and gadgets? Want to see what the next great thing is? Dishin' Digital/Talkin' Tech Producer Rob Hawley is getting all the latest news.
Many iPhone customers had some explaining to do after they overslept to start the new year, due to a glitch in the gadget's alarm clock feature.
Robert Stock pitched shutout ball into the sixth inning, Mark Vientos homered in his return from the injured list and the Mets beat the Rays 3-2 on Monday night.
Michigan Congresswoman Debbie Dingell and New York Congressmen Tim Kennedy and Joe Morelle introduced the Hands Off Our Great Lakes Act, challenging President Trump's executive order renaming Lake Ontario "Lake America."
The 9/11 Memorial & Museum announced Monday it will educate visitors in new ways about the day of the terror attacks and the people who were inspired to give back over the last 25 years.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani signed legislation Monday to make outdoor dining on New York City streets a year-round extravaganza.
A man was arrested after he was seen on surveillance video stealing money from a kids' lemonade stand in New Jersey, police said.
The 9/11 Memorial & Museum announced Monday it will educate visitors in new ways about the day of the terror attacks and the people who were inspired to give back over the last 25 years.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani signed legislation Monday to make outdoor dining on New York City streets a year-round extravaganza.
Nurse Jiayi Zheng's death has left a Brooklyn community grappling with a tragedy that many say could've been prevented.
The NYPD is investigating a deadly police shooting that occurred in Times Square on Monday afternoon.
A hearing is set for Monday afternoon over a lawsuit filed on behalf of homeowners who say they shouldn't have to pay New York City's pied-à-terre tax.
Activity by ICE agents is putting a chill on the economy in parts of Connecticut after an estimated 100 people were recently grabbed off the streets of Danbury and other communities.
A First Alert Weather Day has been issued for Tuesday and Wednesday due to the threat of strong to severe thunderstorms.
ICE is defending operations they are conducting this week in Danbury, Connecticut, as some residents say they feel uneasy at what they are seeing on the streets.
Severe weather warnings have started popping up as strong storms make their way through New York City and most of the Tri-State Area.
A nice stretch of weather kicks off the week in the New York City area before a heightened chance of rain returns.
A man was arrested after he was seen on surveillance video stealing money from a kids' lemonade stand in New Jersey, police said.
Thirteen people were hurt when a shuttle bus crashed at Newark Airport early Monday morning.
Two people died and eight others were hurt in a shooting on Locust Street in Trenton early Sunday morning, officials say.
A First Alert Weather Day has been issued for Tuesday and Wednesday due to the threat of strong to severe thunderstorms.
A fire at a vacant house in Newark, New Jersey, spread to neighboring homes Saturday morning, displacing several families.
New York reports that overdose deaths across the state have fallen 45% since 2022. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan met with Long Island advocates and parents who say the mission continues.
They may have been a bit disappointed, but for students in two public school districts, summer vacation came to an end on Monday. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
Nassau County's Jericho and East Williston are the first districts on Long Island to start classes.
Recent rainstorms have caused massive flooding problems in New York City. No borough knows the pain more than Queens, home of seven of the city's 10 hardest-hit communities.
Israel discusses the "technological miracle" of identifying victims of the 9/11 terror attacks 25 years after the planes hit the towers, and more. CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
Michigan Congresswoman Debbie Dingell and New York Congressmen Tim Kennedy and Joe Morelle introduced the Hands Off Our Great Lakes Act, challenging President Trump's executive order renaming Lake Ontario "Lake America."
Mayor Zohran Mamdani signed legislation Monday to make outdoor dining on New York City streets a year-round extravaganza.
Nurse Jiayi Zheng's death has left a Brooklyn community grappling with a tragedy that many say could've been prevented.
Activity by ICE agents is putting a chill on the economy in parts of Connecticut after an estimated 100 people were recently grabbed off the streets of Danbury and other communities.
A hearing is set for Monday afternoon over a lawsuit filed on behalf of homeowners who say they shouldn't have to pay New York City's pied-à-terre tax.
Two more people who were sickened in the Upper East Side Legionnaires' disease cluster have died, health officials announced Friday.
A new electronic device that's the size of a grain of rice is making a big difference for heart patients.
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.
The Met's decision to highlight the work by designer John Galliano sparked widespread controversy due to his history of antisemitic and racist comments.
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.
Robert Stock pitched shutout ball into the sixth inning, Mark Vientos homered in his return from the injured list and the Mets beat the Rays 3-2 on Monday night.
Lionel Messi played in six World Cups and led Argentina to win the tournament in 2022 in Qatar.
Pinch-hitter LaMonte Wade Jr.'s go-ahead two-run homer in the sixth inning helped power the Astros to a 6-3 win over the Mets on Sunday.
Austin Wells homered twice in a nine-run eighth inning, and the Yankees widened their lead in the AL wild-card race with a 16-1 win over the Red Sox on Sunday.
The Yankees beat the Red Sox 9-2 Saturday in the nightcap and earned a doubleheader split.
With tickets to the U.S. Open skyrocketing, tennis advocates in the Harlem community are working to make the sport more accessible for New Yorkers.
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.
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.
CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn says the already-soaked region could see 1 to 2 additional inches of rain through Thursday.
A jury in Las Vegas on Monday found Duane "Keffe D" Davis guilty of orchestrating the 1996 drive-by shooting that killed Shakur. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
Police said the attack happened in a matter of 20 seconds on Monday afternoon, and that they told the suspect to drop her knives numerous times. CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo has the latest.
CBS News New York's Scott Padgett says the systems will vary in intensity and hit during different parts of each day. But when it's all over, the stage will be set for a nice Labor Day weekend.
Joseph J. Vigiano lost both his police detective father and firefighter uncle on Sept. 11, 2001. CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock has the story.
