Weather woes impact July 4th celebrations as National Mall briefly evacuated
Americans celebrated 250 years of independence this Fourth of July, although severe weather put a damper on the proceedings in several parts of the country.
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Americans celebrated 250 years of independence this Fourth of July, although severe weather put a damper on the proceedings in several parts of the country.
The Macy's Fourth of July fireworks started early Saturday due to severe weather in the New York City area, but the show was still bigger than ever.
Fourth of July celebrations across the New York City area marked 250 years of our nation's founding Saturday. CBS News New York's Dick Brennan, Tony Aiello, Allen Devlin and Kristie Keleshian report.
Chairs, umbrellas and people decked out in red, white and blue lined the parade route as an American flag stretched above Ridgewood Avenue on Saturday.
Macy's 4th of July fireworks show in New York City is set to celebrate America's 250th birthday this Saturday.
Forty ships from the United States and around the world set sail at 9:30 a.m. from the Verrazzano Bridge, marking the largest parade of tall ships ever assembled.
Plenty of planning has led up to Saturday night's Macy's Fourth of July fireworks show. CBS News New York's Dick Brennan reports.
The Tri-State Area celebrated 250 years of American independence Saturday. CBS News New York had team coverage.
Times Square is hosting eight ball drops to celebrate Independence Day, with each occurring at midnight in every American time zone.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani delivered a stinging rebuke of the Trump administration in a speech marking America's 250th birthday.
Major retail stores will be open on Friday, although some may have modified hours on Saturday, July 4.
Local and federal officials are ramping up security for the huge Fourth of July celebration in New York City.
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Sunday unveiled the details for what's expected to be a massive Fourth of July celebration honoring the United States' 250th birthday.
You can enter to win free tickets to access prime viewing areas for the 2026 Macy's Fourth of July Fireworks Show.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced Friday that 100,000 free tickets to the Macy's Fourth of July Fireworks show will be made available through a lottery.
New York City is in for a busy summer, with several major events taking place, including the World Cup, the NBA Finals, and America's 250th birthday celebrations. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
The NYPD has obtained the green light to shoot drones out of the sky over worries about the possibility of a terror attack during a summer of high-profile events in New York City.
Macy's Fourth of July Fireworks will take place on both the lower East River near the Seaport and the lower Hudson River, in collaboration with Jersey City.
The Macy's Fourth of July Fireworks show in New York City ended a holiday that came with spectacular weather.
On this Fourth of July, American pride is being felt across Long Island. In Suffolk County, the Amityville parade once again drew thousands of people. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
NYC's 4th of July fireworks show is back for 2025 tonight. See what time it starts and the best places to watch in Manhattan and Brooklyn.
Many New Yorkers spent Friday outside enjoying the gorgeous weather ahead of the evening's Fourth of July fireworks show. CBS News New York's Scott Padgett, Alecia Reid and Derick Waller report.
More than 1 million people will pack both sides of the East River for New York City's Fourth of July fireworks Friday night. CBS News New York's Alecia Reid, Hannah Kliger and Scott Padgett report.
Marlan Roberts, executive director of Best Friends Animal Society NYC joins CBS New York to offer ways people can keep their pets feeling safe during July 4th.
The Macy's 4th of July Fireworks Show is set to dazzle the sky over NYC on Friday night, and preparations are well underway. CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo has the details.
The United Nations General Assembly continued Tuesday in Manhattan, with President Trump speaking to the assembled delegates. There were also protests in the area, as was expected.
As the Yankees get prepared for the playoffs, the news is not good on the Aaron Judge front.
The course for the 2026 TCS New York City Marathon is changing for the first time in 15 years.
The NYPD is looking for a woman who they say stabbed a rideshare driver in the Bronx after trying to pay him with counterfeit cash.
An autopsy by the Greenville County Coroner's Office determined Hayden Panettiere's death was due to an accidental overdose of several drugs, including fentanyl.
The United Nations General Assembly continued Tuesday in Manhattan, with President Trump speaking to the assembled delegates. There were also protests in the area, as was expected.
As the Yankees get prepared for the playoffs, the news is not good on the Aaron Judge front.
The course for the 2026 TCS New York City Marathon is changing for the first time in 15 years.
The NYPD is looking for a woman who they say stabbed a rideshare driver in the Bronx after trying to pay him with counterfeit cash.
The settlement is to resolve an investigation alleging the company underpaid or delayed payment to its New York City workers.
The Beardsley Zoo in Bridgeport announced it welcomed its first-ever red panda cub, marking an important achievement for the endangered species.
Rain totals on Sunday were much less substantial compared to last Sunday's prolific totals, generally averaging less than 1 inch in most locations.
Fire departments were hard at work in Paterson, New Jersey, and Fairfield County, Connecticut, due to flash flooding on Sunday morning.
Rainy weather makes a return to the New York City area this weekend.
After a week filled with periods of storminess and high humidity, a calmer and drier weather pattern is settling in for the holiday weekend.
Flights at Newark Liberty International, John F. Kennedy International and LaGuardia airports were delayed due to an equipment outage, the FAA says.
Part of a Lavallette, New Jersey, liquor store was boarded up and a bouquet of flowers was left outside Sunday night, somber reminders of a horrific crash that killed a woman a day earlier.
Trey Smack kicked a 26-yard field goal in overtime and the Packers snapped a six-game skid with a 20-17 victory over the Jets on Sunday.
Longtime NFL executive Ernie Accorsi, who built the New York Giants core that won the Super Bowl twice after his retirement has died. He was 84.
Ahead of the beatification of Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen on Sept. 24, the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Newark, New Jersey, will be displaying items from his life and work.
A 34-year-old man was conducting an experiment in his Mineola apartment when the mixture reacted violently, according to law enforcement officials.
CBS News New York's John Elliott reports from the Brain Aneurysm Foundation Long Island Run/Walk at Jones Beach State Park on Sept. 19, 2026.
The ground beneath a Long Island woman opened up, swallowing her into the earth below.
The ground beneath a Long Island woman opened up, swallowing her into the earth below. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
Racing returned to Belmont Park Friday afternoon, more than three years after the iconic Long Island track was shut down for renovations. The redevelopment cost $450 million. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
The United Nations General Assembly continued Tuesday in Manhattan, with President Trump speaking to the assembled delegates. There were also protests in the area, as was expected.
The alert is in effect through Friday, as street closures and disruptions are causing traffic congestion on Manhattan's East Side.
President Trump said he could "annihilate" Iran while predicting that Tehran would make a deal to end the war after the U.S. midterm elections.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani and President Trump held a high-profile meeting in New York City on Monday. It marked the third time they have met, but the first at Gracie Mansion.
The city's Department of Transportation announced the alert is in effect from Monday through Friday, when traffic is expected to be at its slowest and most congested
NYU Langone has reached an agreement with the Justice Department to end gender-affirming care for minors.
A second person has died in the Legionnaires' disease cluster in the South Bronx.
Some people in Keyport, New Jersey, claim the site of a former aircraft manufacturing plant is to blame for a growing number of cancer diagnoses, but the state says otherwise.
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One person has died and a total of five people have been sickened by Legionnaires' disease in the Bronx.
Presley Gerber, the son of Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, has died at 27, a family spokesperson has confirmed.
Duncan Sheik died on Thursday night, his family said.
A truck driver who spent two decades building a massive scale model of his native New York City was delighted when it went viral on TikTok.
The Feast of San Gennaro is filling New York City's Little Italy with faith, music, games and many treats starting Thursday.
The iconic Peanuts character Snoopy is getting a new look for the 100th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City.
As the Yankees get prepared for the playoffs, the news is not good on the Aaron Judge front.
Adams had eight catches for 195 yards and two touchdowns as the Rams cruised past New York after Jaxson Dart's early exit due to a knee injury on Monday night.
Nolan Arenado hit his third grand slam of the season top help the Diamondbacks beat the Yankees 8-4 on Sunday.
Cristopher Sánchez earned his major league-leading 18th win Sunday, leading the Phillies to a 7-2 victory over the Mets.
Trey Smack kicked a 26-yard field goal in overtime and the Packers snapped a six-game skid with a 20-17 victory over the Jets on Sunday.
Neighbors have been waiting since 2021 for the bridge over the Belt Parkway to be rebuilt and reconnect Bath Beach with the waterfront.
The People's Theatre now has its first permanent home in more than 15 years, thanks to help from theater legends from the neighborhood, like Lin-Manuel Miranda.
Brooklyn Greenway Initiative's 1.8-acre native plant sanctuary marks 10 years at a site where historians believe hundreds of human remains still lie
At a Bay Ridge school, students who were born years after the attacks are learning about Sept. 11 through the stories of parents, teachers and first responders who lived through it.
Former Mets players from the 2001 season were at Ladder 25 on the Upper West Side on Tuesday.
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.
The settlement is to resolve an investigation alleging the company underpaid or delayed payment to its New York City workers.
CBS News New York's Jessica Moore and Ali Bauman have team coverage of Mr. Trump's remarks at the U.N. as well as a protest taking place outside.
Actor Hayden Panettiere died from an accidental drug overdose that included fentanyl, a South Carolina coroner confirmed Tuesday.
The Ukrainian leader laid a bouquet of white roses alongside a flag at the memorial Tuesday morning.
President Trump defended his handling of conflicts around the world in a speech before the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday. CBS News New York's Jessica Moore reports.
