Nassau County marks 100th anniversary of "The Catch" Babe Ruth
Back in July 1926 Babe Ruth caught a baseball that was dropped 300 feet from an airplane flying over Uniondale.
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Back in July 1926 Babe Ruth caught a baseball that was dropped 300 feet from an airplane flying over Uniondale.
Thursday is the pick of the week with comfortable temperatures to start and heating up to highs around 80 degrees. CBS News New York Meteorologist Tony Sadiku has the forecast.
It's going to be a mostly dry day with a chance for a shower before sunny weather takes over for the rest of the week. CBS News New York Meteorologist Tony Sadiku has the forecast.
Flood watches and warnings are being triggered for parts of New York and New Jersey as heavy rain inundated the area. CBS News New York Meteorologist Tony Sadiku has the forecast.
Stormy weather returns to the Tri-State Area with showers and strong storms expected in the afternoon and evening. CBS News New York Meteorologist Tony Sadiku has the forecast.
Potentially strong storms could impact the New York and New Jersey area all day Tuesday. CBS News New York Meteorologist Tony Sadiku has the forecast.
Matthew Smith will spend at least 7 1/3 years in prison after pleading guilty to driving drunk and crashing into a Nassau County police officer.
Matthew Smith, 21, pleaded guilty to several charges after prosecutors said he hit and killed Patricia Espinosa in January.
It's a beautiful Monday , but Tuesday will bring widespread showers and storms. CBS News New York Meteorologist Tony Sadiku has the forecast.
New Yorkers should brace for potentially severe weather Saturday afternoon. CBS News New York Meteorologist John Elliott reports.
The air quality is expected to get better, but it still could be hazy on Friday. Then, the weekend brings some heavy rain and possibly strong storms. CBS News New York Meteorologist Tony Sadiku has the forecast
It's another hazy day as smoke from Canadian wildfires continue to impact the Tri-State Area. CBS News New York Meteorologist John Elliott has the forecast.
It's a First Alert Weather Day due to the air quality alerts across the Tri-State Area due to smoke from Canadian wildfires. CBS news New York's Tony Sadiku has the forecast.
A heat advisory is in place for the Tri-State Area until Wednesday night and an air quality alert was also issued for the majority of the region. CBS News New York Meteorologist John Elliott has the forecast.
It's another hot and humid day with feels-like temperatures in the 100s across the Tri-State. CBS News New York Meteorologist Tony Sadiku has the forecast.
As CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports, the heat means a bit of a financial windfall for ice cream shops, boardwalk stores, and beachside cafes.
Hot, hazy and humid conditions are starting to engulf the Tri-State Area, which will last for a few days. CBS News New York Meteorologist Tony Sadiku has the forecast.
A heat advisory begins Tuesday and an extreme heat warning is in place Wednesday for parts of New York and New Jersey. CBS News New York Meteorologist Tony Sadiku has the forecast.
Stony Brook University Medical Center and the nonprofit DKMS are joining forces to collect blood donations and register stem cell donors in honor of 4-year-old Bobby Connors. CBS News New York's Jenna DeAngelis reports.
Authorities on Long Island are warning about a scheme in which victims are being urged their savings into gold bars, and to then hand over those gold bars over for "safekeeping." CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
While Monday is a pleasant summer day, a heat advisory goes into effect Tuesday and Wednesday for New York City and surrounding areas. CBS News New York's Tony Sadiku has the forecast.
It's going to be a mostly sunny and warm day for the pick of the week. But, a heat advisory is on deck for the New York City-area. CBS News New York Meteorologist Tony Sadiku has the forecast.
Mann's Homemade Ice Cream of Amityville is delivering scoops of ice cream directly to boaters this summer.
New York State Parks officials said they're in contact with the air teams after speckles of paint fell on boats as planes sprayed the sky red, white and blue.
Showers and storms will develop in the afternoon and into the evening in New York City and New Jersey. CBS News New York's John Elliott has the forecast.
One person is dead after an explosion on a barge on Staten Island Thursday afternoon, the NYPD said.
As governor of New York on Sept. 11, 2001, George Pataki was responsible for many of the decisions being made at the highest level of state government. He recently reflected on that somber day.
A U.S. Army intelligence officer from New Jersey says he has never felt like he needed to choose between his Muslim faith and his service.
An organization that started as a way for people to donate supplies to firefighters has become an essential source of mental health services for FDNY members.
One pedestrian died, and two others were injured after being struck by a vehicle in Manhattan's Chinatown Thursday morning.
One person is dead after an explosion on a barge on Staten Island Thursday afternoon, the NYPD said.
As governor of New York on Sept. 11, 2001, George Pataki was responsible for many of the decisions being made at the highest level of state government. He recently reflected on that somber day.
A U.S. Army intelligence officer from New Jersey says he has never felt like he needed to choose between his Muslim faith and his service.
An organization that started as a way for people to donate supplies to firefighters has become an essential source of mental health services for FDNY members.
One pedestrian died, and two others were injured after being struck by a vehicle in Manhattan's Chinatown Thursday morning.
After a week filled with periods of storminess and high humidity, a calmer and drier weather pattern is settling in for the holiday weekend.
Severe storms returned to the Tri-State Area, making it a soggy Thursday morning.
The rain returns Tuesday with the possibility of severe storms and downpours that can cause flash flooding in the New York City area.
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.
A U.S. Army intelligence officer from New Jersey says he has never felt like he needed to choose between his Muslim faith and his service.
A cosmetic treatment that promises breast enhancement without surgery is now at the center of a fight over who regulates human tissue in New York.
More than 41,000 students are heading back to class across Newark, New Jersey, Tuesday following 11 weeks of summer vacation.
Some are calling for Macklemore to be removed from Ed Sheeran's Loop tour after he used part of his opening performance on Friday and Saturday nights at MetLife Stadium to share his pro-Palestinian views about the war in Gaza.
Passaic's Mexican Independence Day Parade has been postponed, with officials citing concerns about recent arrests by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Though none of them were even born in 2001, students at Commack High School continue to pass on memories of the 9/11 terror attacks.
Schools across the country, including one on Long Island, are embodying the promise to never forget and educating the next generation about the 9/11 attacks.
On a day defined by unimaginable loss, Janet Kask was given the greatest gift of her life – her son.
There has been a major escalation in the case of a driver accused of killing a construction worker on Long Island.
Thomas Lobianco of Lake Ronkonkoma originally faced a misdemeanor charge, but is now facing a 19-count indictment in the August death of a 38-year-old construction worker. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
As governor of New York on Sept. 11, 2001, George Pataki was responsible for many of the decisions being made at the highest level of state government. He recently reflected on that somber day.
Ray Kelly, the longest-serving NYPD commissioner in history, is widely credited with driving down crime and ramping up the department's counterterrorism capacity.
Hundreds of thousands of New York City students are heading back to school Thursday with many new changes and programs in store.
New renderings show what stations might look like for the proposed Interborough Express light rail system that would connect Brooklyn and Queens.
New York City leaders unveiled their plan for security around events for 9/11 and the Jewish high holidays.
A cosmetic treatment that promises breast enhancement without surgery is now at the center of a fight over who regulates human tissue in New York.
Twenty-five years after the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, the health threat hasn't ended for many survivors.
New York City officials released thousands of previously unseen documents questioning the air quality at Ground Zero following the 9/11 attacks.
A new study from NYU shows that the number of American children taking GLP-1s for weight loss has increased 300-fold since 2019.
A report released Tuesday is offering a new glimpse into the health impact the 9/11 attacks continue to have on FDNY first responders.
Grammy and Emmy Award-winning musician Lizzo made a surprise visit to meet Brooklyn students and debut her new children's book.
Some are calling for Macklemore to be removed from Ed Sheeran's Loop tour after he used part of his opening performance on Friday and Saturday nights at MetLife Stadium to share his pro-Palestinian views about the war in Gaza.
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.
Jude Terry and Armindo Sieb each scored a goal, Hugo Lloris had his MLS-leading 12th shutout this season, and Los Angeles FC beat the New York Red Bulls 2-0 to snap a six-game winless streak.
Rookie George Lombard Jr. became the second-youngest player in Yankees' history to hit a grand slam as New York beat the Rockies 6-1 on Wednesday night.
Dániel Gazdag scored in the third minute of second-half stoppage time to rally the New England Revolution to a 2-1 victory over New York City FC on Wednesday night at Citi Field.
The New York Yankees beat the Colorado Rockies 5-3 on Tuesday night to clinch their 34th straight winning season.
Aaron Judge was reinstated from the 60-day injured list Monday night by the New York Yankees.
Former Mets players from the 2001 season were at Ladder 25 on the Upper West Side on Tuesday.
Grammy and Emmy Award-winning musician Lizzo made a surprise visit to meet Brooklyn students and debut her new children's book.
A Bronx pizzeria is proving that kindness is contagious by giving slices to hungry New Yorkers.
Brooklyn Community Services says keeping its mobile shower program running is becoming increasingly difficult as the costs of fuel, hygiene products and other expenses rise.
The Brooklyn family traces its roots to Pieter Claesen Wyckoff, who arrived in the New World 400 years ago. Today, descendants connect through reunions, Zoom calls and a massive genealogical database.
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.
New York Times bestselling author Harlan Coben discusses his new memoir, "Plot Twist." He tells CBS News New York's Mary Calvi that the book will take readers and aspiring writers inside the creation of the books that became bestsellers, the ones that were never published, and his path to success.
A 77-year-old man and two females were struck at the intersection of Bowery and Canal Street in Chinatown around 10:20 a.m. The man was rushed to Bellevue Hospital where he was pronounced dead, the two other victims were hospitalized in stable condition. The driver of the truck, a 66-year-old man, is in custody.
CBS News New York's John Elliott says later Thursday looks bright and sunny with a high near 85.
CBS News New York's Jessica Moore spoke to Pataki about many other topics, including what he wants future generations to know about New Yorkers' resolve.
No injuries were reported on the plane, which was on its way to Phoenix before turning around. CBS News New York's Cindy Hsu reports.
