Annual 4th of July parade marches through Ridgewood, N.J.
At 113 years strong, it is truly the event of the year in Ridgewood.
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At 113 years strong, it is truly the event of the year in Ridgewood.
With beach chairs and coolers in hand, people at the Jersey Shore were ready to celebrate.
It was a repeat performance by the two top competitive eaters at the Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest on Coney Island.
Every town has its Independence Day traditions, and on Long Island, Stewart Manor celebrates with water balloons. CBS New York's Jennifer Bisram has the story.
CBS New York's Christine Sloan spent Tuesday in Long Branch, where people were celebrating the holiday in grand fashion.
CBS New York's Steve Overmyer takes a look at the Independence Day holiday, why we celebrate it and what it could look like in the future.
After more than a week of travel issues, 4th of July travelers could face more frustrations. Naomi Ruchim has the record-breaking travel outlook.
Families made their way to the beach as early as 5 a.m. July 4th to catch a beautiful sunrise. CBS New York's Zinnia Maldonado reports.
There are a number of schedule changes for mass transit in and around New York City due to the July 4th holiday. Here are some reminders.
It's a tradition that's over a century old - the 4th of July parade in Ridgewood. Festivities are taking place throughout the day. CBS New York's Kristie Keleshian reports.
Every year, Macy's fireworks has people's eyes glued to the skies. Kips Bay in Manhattan is expected to be packed Tuesday night, and preparations are well underway. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
Every year, Macy's fireworks has people's eyes glued to the skies. Kips Bay in Manhattan is expected to be packed Tuesday night, and preparations are well underway.
Here at CBS New York and on CBS2 News, we've been sharing with you ways to celebrate around the Tri-State Area.
CBS New York's Zinnia Maldonado has a look at folks celebrating the 4th in Asbury Park, New Jersey.
Security preparations are underway for one of the biggest Independence Day parties in the country, the Macy's 4th of July Fireworks Show. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
Competitors hit the scales Monday at Hudson Yards for the 4th of July tradition.
The city's DOB warns against going to rooftops unless the space is code compliant.
From Ossining to Passaic, New Jersey, the sights and sounds are expected to be witnessed by thousands.
As reporter Danya Bacchus tells us, many items are higher again this year, but some staples are actually down.
Workers on were loading in the big bangs for Ossining's River Jam Concert Series. Monday night marks opening night at Louis Engel Waterfront. CBS New York's Vanessa Murdock saw what $25,000 worth of mortars looks like lined up along the mighty Hudson River.
The department is placing barricades and preparing the more than 115 cameras it will use to protect spectators.
Security preps are underway for one of biggest Independence Day parties in the U.S. -- the Macy's 4th of July Fireworks Show. CBS New York's Tim McNicholas reports.
We've issued a Yellow Alert for severe storms that may bring damaging wind, hail and torrential downpours Monday. An Air Quality Health Advisory is also in effect until 11 p.m.
Michael Masone had 113 cases of illegal fireworks and 400 mortars, according to Nassau County Police.
Grilling leads to nearly 9,000 fires every year, according to FDNY officials.
It's a trashy triumph for New York City leaders in their war on rats. There have been fewer complaints about rats to 311, which appears to show trash container efforts are working.
A New York City police officer and mother of three died after undergoing surgery in the Dominican Republic.
A massive 8-foot python was found in a New Jersey backyard. The 40-pound snake is now safely back in a cage, but not before it gave residents in Freehold a scare.
A busy road in North Haledon, New Jersey, is still closed after it buckled during a storm two weeks ago.
A retired NYPD officer is facing two felony charges after allegedly killing a dog that belonged to a homeless man.
It's a trashy triumph for New York City leaders in their war on rats. There have been fewer complaints about rats to 311, which appears to show trash container efforts are working.
A New York City police officer and mother of three died after undergoing surgery in the Dominican Republic.
A retired NYPD officer is facing two felony charges after allegedly killing a dog that belonged to a homeless man.
Suffolk County health officials confirmed a fourth case of tularemia this year.
James Lackard, the husband of the former Mount Vernon police official who has been accused of attempted murder, was arraigned Thursday morning.
A 16-year-old boy was killed after he was hit Wednesday night by a Metro-North train going from Danbury to South Norwalk, police said.
Most of the Tri-State Area is under a heat advisory Thursday and Friday, with downpours bringing the risk of flash flooding.
New York City and parts of New Jersey were under a flood watch due to downpours and strong storms Monday.
Stormy weather will return to the New York City area on Monday, bringing the threat of heavy rain and storms that may lead to flash flooding.
There's been a report of a bigfoot sighting near the Pachaug State Forest in Connecticut.
A massive 8-foot python was found in a New Jersey backyard. The 40-pound snake is now safely back in a cage, but not before it gave residents in Freehold a scare.
A busy road in North Haledon, New Jersey, is still closed after it buckled during a storm two weeks ago.
Most of the Tri-State Area is under a heat advisory Thursday and Friday, with downpours bringing the risk of flash flooding.
The Bayonne 12U Little League team from New Jersey is heading to the Metro Region Tournament with their sights set on the Little League World Series.
The family of a man who died at the Delaney Hall immigration detention center in Newark, New Jersey, is demanding justice.
There's been a fourth case of tularemia in Suffolk County this year, Health Commissioner Dr. Gregson Pigott confirmed Thursday. The rare tick-borne disease is also known as rabbit fever.
A Long Island man is walking the final miles of what has been a remarkable summer journey. He's covered the entire length of New York state, including Long Island. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff introduces us to the man behind the miles. To learn more, visit empirestatewalk.org.
Suffolk County health officials confirmed a fourth case of tularemia this year.
Most of the Tri-State Area is under a heat advisory Thursday and Friday, with downpours bringing the risk of flash flooding.
The Long Island Aquarium is asking the public to help name its newest resident – a Giant Pacific octopus.
The Supreme Court in June struck down President Trump's earlier executive order aimed at ending birthright citizenship.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is reacting after voters in Michigan chose a progressive Democrat over a moderate.
The Senate Homeland Security Committee voted to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress over his refusal to answer questions during testimony before the committee last week.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill is taking her first major step onto the national stage, endorsing 13 Democrats — as the moderate signals she may jump into the debate over her party's future.
Gov. Kathy Hochul signed new legislation Wednesday to strengthen inspections on cooling towers in New York City.
Several lawsuits were announced Thursday against New York City and others connected to a deadly 2025 Legionnaires' outbreak in Harlem.
Gov. Kathy Hochul signed new legislation Wednesday to strengthen inspections on cooling towers in New York City.
The source of exposure for the Legionnaires cluster on Manhattan's Upper East Side has been eliminated, according to the New York City Health Department.
A seventh person has died from Legionnaires' disease in connection with the Upper East Side cluster, New York City's health commissioner said Thursday.
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.
Actor and comedian Bowen Yang will portray Mary Todd Lincoln in Broadway's "Oh, Mary!" for a limited 12-week run starting in September.
Designer John Galliano is known for his theatrical and dramatic designs, but his legacy is also marked by antisemitic and racist comments.
"The Sopranos" actor Vincent Pastore is being remembered as a fixture in his Bronx community.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
A new Broadway show based on Prince's movie and album "Purple Rain" will take the stage at Broadway's Majestic Theatre in March.
It was the third series sweep for the Mets this season and first on the road.
Some lights atop Yankee Stadium briefly went dark a couple of times in the first inning Wednesday night.
Bo Bichette singled off Matt Festa to score automatic runner Francisco Lindor in the 10th inning, helping the Mets to a wild 6-5 victory over the Guardians.
The Bayonne 12U Little League team from New Jersey is heading to the Metro Region Tournament with their sights set on the Little League World Series.
The countdown to the 2026 US Open in New York City is on, but some tennis fans are frustrated by how much it costs to get in.
Some residents of a Queens building say a temporary boiler truck parked outside has become a nearly two-year fixture, emitting smoke they say drifts into their homes.
Harlem Week 2026 brings past and present Harlemites together to honor the neighborhood's legacy.
Parents in Harlem say their children's walk to summer camp is littered with trash, illegal dumping and a growing encampment.
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.
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 Scott Padgett has your First Alert Forecast for August 6 at 6 p.m.
For more than a century, One Times Square has been one of the most recognizable buildings in the world. Now, for the first time, you'll be able to go inside. CBS News New York's Steve Overmyer takes a look.
An NYPD officer and mother of three traveled to the Dominican Republic for surgery, but then died. CBS News New York's Ali Bauman spoke with her devastated friend, who is looking for answers.
The 40-pound snake is now safely back in a cage, but not before it gave residents in Freehold a scare. CBS News New York's Nick Caloway reports.
There's been a fourth case of tularemia in Suffolk County this year, Health Commissioner Dr. Gregson Pigott confirmed Thursday. The rare tick-borne disease is also known as rabbit fever.
