President Trump presents medals to 2025 Kennedy Center honorees
President Trump awarded medals Saturday to this year's Kennedy Center honorees.
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President Trump awarded medals Saturday to this year's Kennedy Center honorees.
President Trump has announced this year's Kennedy Center honorees.
President Trump announced this year's "truly exceptional class" of Kennedy Center Honorees and said he will host the annual ceremony himself.
The annual gala at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts features personalized tributes with performances and testimonials from fellow artists.
The Kennedy Center Honors has recognized more than 250 people and groups for their contributions to American art and culture, but this year, New York's Apollo Theater became the first institution to receive a Kennedy Center Honor.
The Kennedy Center named its 2024 Honorees Thursday morning. They include Harlem's historic Apollo Theater, the first institution to ever receive the honor.
This year's Kennedy Center honorees include Harlem's own Apollo Theater. It's the first time an institution has been recognized by the Kennedy Center Honors. CBS New York's Jessi Mitchell reports.
The award show pays tribute to the life and legacy of the biggest stars in the arts, and in a first this year they'll also celebrates 50 years of hip hop. CBS New York's Skyler Henry reports.
Skyler Henry has a look at the glamorous evening of performances and tributes.
Not many people know Hollywood icon Marilyn Monroe's splash to stardom began at a Long Island beach.
The collision in the bike lane of the Queensboro Bridge that left two people dead Thursday is shedding light on a lack of enforcement for e-bikes and scooters, and in particular illegal ones that exceed the speed limit.
Part of the Riverside Drive viaduct has been closed for years, plagued with construction delays on a project that started in 2020. Longtime residents are concerned for their quality of life and safety.
Several men were caught on video early Friday morning coming out of a sewer manhole in Brooklyn. It happened at around 2:05 a.m. at McDonald Avenue and Colin Lane.
The Cross County Center in Yonkers broke ground Friday on a big expansion.
Not many people know Hollywood icon Marilyn Monroe's splash to stardom began at a Long Island beach.
The collision in the bike lane of the Queensboro Bridge that left two people dead Thursday is shedding light on a lack of enforcement for e-bikes and scooters, and in particular illegal ones that exceed the speed limit.
Part of the Riverside Drive viaduct has been closed for years, plagued with construction delays on a project that started in 2020. Longtime residents are concerned for their quality of life and safety.
Several men were caught on video early Friday morning coming out of a sewer manhole in Brooklyn. It happened at around 2:05 a.m. at McDonald Avenue and Colin Lane.
The Cross County Center in Yonkers broke ground Friday on a big expansion.
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.
It's back to feeling like spring, and even summer on some days, as warm weather and sunshine return to the New York area.
A final round of showers is moving through the New York area in the morning before the rest of the week turns much drier and warmer.
The New York area is off to a soggy start to the unofficial kickoff of summer with rainy weather this Memorial Day Weekend.
It's a gloomy day with rain lingering across the Tri-State Area as Memorial Day weekend shapes up to be unsettled.
A former Flemington, N.J. councilman is serving time in prison after having been convicted for distributing cocaine.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill Friday took aim at growing tensions between protesters and ICE agents at the Delaney Hall detention facility in Newark.
La Fortaleza in New Jersey will become a home away from home for Mexico fans during the World Cup.
Amtrak and NJ Transit service has resumed with delays at Penn Station after a train car fire overnight. The overnight fire grew into a major commuter headache for thousands.
Community members are demanding answers from the Jersey City Board of Education after a mother was arrested during last week's board meeting.
Not many people know Hollywood icon Marilyn Monroe's splash to stardom began at a Long Island beach.
A sixth grader from Long Island's Sag Harbor died in a rafting accident on a school trip, officials said.
Loved ones of a 7-year-old girl allegedly murdered by her caretaker say they're haunted by how they learned of the little girl's death.
On Long Island, one woman has started a movement showing people just how important it is to smile every day.
A predatory invasive fish that can survive out of water and even cross the street has been found in a Long Island pond.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signed new anti-ICE legislation into law Friday, drawing pushback from DHS and her Republican opponent in the gubernatorial race.
A judge blocked the Kennedy Center from closing its doors during renovations, and ruled that its board acted unlawfully by adding President Trump's name to the building. The president reacted by saying he wants Congress to take it over.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill Friday took aim at growing tensions between protesters and ICE agents at the Delaney Hall detention facility in Newark.
The Justice Department announced the $1.7 billion fund as part of a settlement of a civil lawsuit President Trump brought against the IRS.
Zohran Mamdani will be the first New York City mayor in recent history not to attend the Israel Day Parade this weekend.
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.
Marie Francillion was diagnosed with lung cancer after she was feeling heartburn and shoulder pain. She said she's able to remain hopeful and spend more time with her family because of a different type of treatment.
New York City's Department of Health is evaluating an East Village apartment complex after two residents were diagnosed with Legionnaires' disease over the course of a year.
Thousands of people showed up bright and early for AIDS Walk New York 2026, the largest HIV and AIDS fundraiser in the U.S., in Central Park on Sunday.
Not many people know Hollywood icon Marilyn Monroe's splash to stardom began at a Long Island beach.
Federal prosecutors have indicted ex-Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier on additional charges related to a sports gambling sting.
Sonny Rollins, the legendary tenor saxophonist known for his bold tone and constant experimentation, has died at 95.
Stephen Colbert made a surprise appearance hosting the "Only in Monroe" community access show broadcast in Monroe, Michigan, on Friday, one night after he recorded his final episode of "The Late Show."
Rob Base, the MC whose lyrics lit up the dancefloor classic "It Takes Two" and got countless people moving worldwide, passed away Friday.
Knicks fans are breathing a sigh of relief over reports that Mitchell Robinson expects to play in Game 1 of the NBA Finals next week.
La Fortaleza in New Jersey will become a home away from home for Mexico fans during the World Cup.
Federal prosecutors have indicted ex-Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier on additional charges related to a sports gambling sting.
New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson has a broken right pinkie finger, according to a person familiar with the situation.
Paterson, N.J., will host a series of watch parties and cultural events to celebrate the FIFA World Cup 2026. The events will bring soccer, music and food together across the city.
Before there was a Brooklyn, there was a flagpole, and since the earliest days of our country, it stood as a symbol of freedom and self-determination.
Monitor Point proposal in Greenpoint would bring 1,150 apartments, including 460 affordable units, to former industrial waterfront site.
Gold Star families, veterans and thousands of spectators gathered in Bay Ridge to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
The grassroots group pushed for bilingual policing, victim support and anti-gang efforts as Brooklyn's Chinatown rapidly grew.
Advocates estimate one-third of the 200-acre park in Flushing is still without functioning drinking fountains and bathrooms.
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.
Knicks fans are breathing a sigh of relief over reports that center Mitchell Robinson expects to play in Game 1 of the NBA Finals next week despite a pinkie finger injury. CBS News New York's Steve Overmyer reports.
Customers were invited to bring their dogs shopping on Madison Avenue on Friday, with some of the proceeds benefiting programs at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. For more information, email kopelmaj@mskcc.org or call (646) 899-2248. To donate, visit nycformsk.org. CBS News New York's Alice Gainer reports.
CBS News New York's Scott Padgett has your First Alert Forecast for May 29 at 6:15 p.m.
The collision in the bike lane of the Queensboro Bridge that left two people dead Thursday is shedding light on a lack of enforcement for e-bikes and scooters, and in particular illegal ones that exceed the speed limit. CBS News New York's Ali Bauman reports.
Not many people know Hollywood icon Marilyn Monroe's splash to stardom began at a Long Island beach. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
