Taxi of the future may be on display at the New York International Auto Show
As CBS News New York's Steve Overmyer reports, Kia and BraunAbility have unveiled an all-electric, wheelchair-accessible taxi concept.
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As CBS News New York's Steve Overmyer reports, Kia and BraunAbility have unveiled an all-electric, wheelchair-accessible taxi concept.
Kia is recalling roughly a quarter-million K5 sedans with a defect that could lead their fuel tanks to melt, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says.
Car dealers will inspect and replace the control unit and a fuse if needed, as well as update software.
The lawsuit claims the companies knowingly failed to install engine immobilizers.
Newark is joining New York and other cities in suing Hyundai and Kia, claiming they failed to include anti-theft technology in vehicles.
Kia and Hyundai are advising motorists to park affected models outside after a rash of fires linked to faulty brakes.
The Dodge muscle car topped the HLDI's list of top 20 most frequently stolen cars, beating out Kia thefts, despite viral trend.
The affiliated Korean automakers are telling owners to park their vehicles away from structures until repairs are made.
Kia and Hyundai tell CBS New York they're working with owners of their cars to install security software upgrades.
Tuesday's wild crash on the East Side, in which 10 people were hit by a driver in a stolen car, highlights a growing problem here and across the country. CBS New York investigative reporter Tim McNicholas found some cities, including Yonkers, are suing car companies.
The NYPD is enacting initiatives to end the spike, adding Kia, Hyundai and Honda are the biggest targets.
CBS New York investigative reporter Tim McNicholas spoke to police about their new approach to ending a problem that has increased over the last few years.
The lawsuit accuses the companies of negligence by failing to install anti-theft devices in their cars.
Chief of Patrol John Chell says citywide Hondas, Hyundais and Kias are big targets.
The city says it will give out 500 to people in the Bronx, but only to iPhone users because AirTags are an Apple product. CBS2's Lisa Rozner reports.
The department says Hyundai, Kia and Honda makes continue to be targeted at a high rate around the city. CBS2's Lisa Rozner reports.
Videos on social media show how to easily hot-wire the vehicles, many of which lack anti-theft engine immobilizers.
Police say Kia and Hyundai models between 2011 and 2021 are being stolen using a USB cord.
New York City officials are sounding the alarm on a social media challenge that's spurring a rise in car thefts.
Police say the vehicles are targeted because they have a vulnerability to bypass some ignitions using a USB cable.
The companies are recalling more than 550,000 vehicles that could catch fire while parked or driven.
Hyundai and Kia are recalling more than 571,000 SUVs and minivans in the United States.
Authorities say videos on the social media platform may have led to multiple car accidents and eight fatalities.
With the temperatures rising into the 90s and a dangerous heat index, Newark, New Jersey, is activating a Code Red warning to keep residents and soccer fans attending World Cup festivals safe.
Juan Soto hit a go-ahead homer in the seventh inning and the New York Mets earned a 5-4 win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Thursday.
The NYPD said "reckless and dangerous" fan behavior before and after the game between the Knicks and Spurs justified stepped-up security around the Garden.
Sources said 12-year-old Jacob Medina started choking on a doughnut and became unresponsive at Justice Sonia Sotomayor Community School.
A video shared online shows at least one egg tossed in the direction of the San Antonio Spurs superstar as he entered his hotel following the loss to the Knicks.
The NYPD said "reckless and dangerous" fan behavior before and after the game between the Knicks and Spurs justified stepped-up security around the Garden.
Sources said 12-year-old Jacob Medina started choking on a doughnut and became unresponsive at Justice Sonia Sotomayor Community School.
A video shared online shows at least one egg tossed in the direction of the San Antonio Spurs superstar as he entered his hotel following the loss to the Knicks.
The NYPD said it took dozens of people into custody after crowds became rowdy not far from Madison Square Garden following the Knicks NBA Finals Game 4 win.
Dangerous heat is building across the Tri-State Area with the threat of severe storms, making Thursday and Friday First Alert Weather Days.
Dangerous heat is building across the Tri-State Area with the threat of severe storms, making Thursday and Friday First Alert Weather Days.
Thursday and Friday will be First Alert Weather Days in the New York City area, with high temperatures and the chance for strong storms.
The Stamford Fire Department said high winds ripped the 3,000-square-foot flag off the pole atop the WWE building and sent it flying into electrical wires.
Storms hit the New York City area on Saturday, bringing damaging winds, hail and downpours across the region.
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.
With the temperatures rising into the 90s and a dangerous heat index, Newark, New Jersey, is activating a Code Red warning to keep residents and soccer fans attending World Cup festivals safe.
Dangerous heat is building across the Tri-State Area with the threat of severe storms, making Thursday and Friday First Alert Weather Days.
Fans will soon gather at Choripan in Hackensack, New Jersey, to root for Argentina as they look to win their second consecutive World Cup title.
MetLife Stadium, which hosts its first match of the World Cup this Saturday, has undergone a transformation.
Several people were struck by a vehicle in Jersey City Wednesday morning. It happened at around 8:50 a.m. at Wilkinson and Ocean Avenues.
Dangerous heat is building across the Tri-State Area with the threat of severe storms, making Thursday and Friday First Alert Weather Days.
A Long Island woman says her efforts to avoid check washing didn't keep her from being robbed, calling the experience "upsetting and disheartening."
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is front and center in New York and New Jersey, where there are plenty of free watch parties and events happening.
Workers in Nassau County are calling for Juneteenth to be an official public holiday, just like it already is in the rest of the state.
Prosecutors on Long Island announced a crackdown on what they're calling serial shoplifting.
Multiple floors of the Pentagon were locked down for several hours Thursday morning and hazmat crews were deployed for what authorities had described as a "hazardous materials incident."
A judge has found former New York City Comptroller Brad Lander not guilty in a bench trial over his arrest at the city's immigration court last fall.
The bench trial of former New York City Comptroller Brad Lander over his arrest at the city's immigration court last fall got underway on Wednesday in Manhattan.
Calls to ban horse carriages in New York City are growing after a horse collapsed and died in Central Park Tuesday.
Workers in Nassau County are calling for Juneteenth to be an official public holiday, just like it already is in the rest of the state.
For half a century, The Valerie Fund has been dedicated to providing care to children with cancer and blood disorders.
A New Jersey nonprofit called The Valerie Fund is celebrating 50 years of providing comprehensive care to children with cancer and blood disorders.
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.
Taylor Swift attended Game 4 of the NBA Finals between the Knicks and Spurs at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday.
"Schmigadoon!" — which was tied for the most nominations, with 12 — won Best Musical, and "Liberation" took home the honor of Best Play at the 2026 Tony Awards.
The Broadway revival of the musical (nominated for 11 Tony Awards) depicts drama, joy and heartbreak in the pursuit of the American Dream at the turn of the 20th century, with parallels to the contemporary world, from issues of race to the immigrant experience.
Madonna performed a surprise concert in Times Square weeks before the release of her "Confessions II" album.
Knicks superfan Spike Lee stopped by CBS Mornings to give his thoughts as the Knicks get set to play in the NBA Finals, and he offered his prediction, too.
Juan Soto hit a go-ahead homer in the seventh inning and the New York Mets earned a 5-4 win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Thursday.
The NYPD said "reckless and dangerous" fan behavior before and after the game between the Knicks and Spurs justified stepped-up security around the Garden.
A video shared online shows at least one egg tossed in the direction of the San Antonio Spurs superstar as he entered his hotel following the loss to the Knicks.
Fans will soon gather at Choripan in Hackensack, New Jersey, to root for Argentina as they look to win their second consecutive World Cup title.
Mayhem broke out across New York City after the Knicks won Game 4 of the NBA Finals after a historic comeback Wednesday night.
Harlem's historic Cotton Club recently announced it was up for sale. The news comes as jazz clubs across the borough disappear.
Jasir Gipson was shot by a stray bullet at 5 years old while walking with his mother. More than a decade later, he's graduating from high school with nothing but a smile.
Garbage piling up near freight train tracks is frustrating many Maspeth residents.
Residents and elected officials are urging the MTA to reopen the Long Island Rail Road's former Elmhurst station, arguing that the neighborhood has outgrown its current transit options.
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.
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.
Sources said the 12-year-old boy started choking on a doughnut and became unresponsive at Justice Sonia Sotomayor Community School. CBS News New York's Tony Aiello reports.
Scott Padgett has the Tri-State Area's updated Thursday evening First Alert Forecast on CBS News New York.
A Hackensack Meridian Health study warned consuming too much hard seltzer could cause excessive dehydration that impacts the brain. CBS News New York's Kristie Keleshian reports.
The U.S. men's national soccer team erupted in cheers when the Knicks hit the game-winning shot.
One bill introduced in New York City Council could ban horse-drawn carriages in New York, and another calls for a comprehensive study on horse health.
