Lunar New Year Parade steps off in Chinatown
It's a nearly 30-year tradition where thousands pack the streets. CBS News New York's Kristie Keleshian was there Sunday for the celebration of the rare Year of the Fire Horse.
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It's a nearly 30-year tradition where thousands pack the streets. CBS News New York's Kristie Keleshian was there Sunday for the celebration of the rare Year of the Fire Horse.
Tuesday marked Lunar New Year and the beginning of the Year of the Horse. CBS News New York's Dave Carlin was in Chinatown for the celebrations and the traditions being passed on to the next generation.
Families gathered across New York City on Tuesday to celebrate the Lunar New Year.
Communities in Queens are preparing to celebrate cultures with color and tradition. CBS News New York's Elle McLogan went to flushing, where preparations are underway for the Year of the Horse.
CBS News New York's John Elliott spends a morning at Pearl River Mart, a family business that dates back to 1971 from Chinatown to SoHo.
The 27th Chinatown Lunar New Year Parade and Festival is being held today in Lower Manhattan.
New York City's annual Lunar New Year Parade takes over Chinatown on Sunday.
Lunar New Year celebrations continued across New York City on Saturday, from events at the Brooklyn Conservatory of Music and Lincoln Center to a parade in Queens.
Public schools across New York state were closed Wednesday to recognize the Lunar New Year as an official holiday for the first time. CBS News New York's Elle McLogan went to Flushing, Queens to see how the community is celebrating the Year of the Snake.
As CBS News New York's Dave Carlin reports, a traditional firecracker ceremony was held Wednesday in Lower Manhattan.
CUNY campuses will close Wednesday in recognition of Lunar New Year. It's one of four religious and cultural holidays CUNY is observing for the first time this year.
Jean Lin, founder of the downtown design gallery and studio Colony, shares simple ways to refresh your home for the Lunar New Year.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art hosted its annual Lunar New Year festival Saturday with performances and activities.
Confetti fluttered to the pounding of the traditional drums -- sights and sounds for many newcomers this year.
Confetti fluttered to the pounding of the traditional drums -- sights and sounds for many newcomers this year. CBS New York's Kristie Keleshian reports.
Thousands are set to line the streets for the 16th Annual Chinatown Lunar New Year Parade and Festival on Sunday.
A Lunar New Year celebration was held Saturday at the South Street Seaport.
The annual parade has been taking place since 1988 and promotes unity among neighborhoods.
The annual parade has been taking place since 1988 and promotes unity among neighborhoods. CBS New York's Jessica Moore reports.
Spectators filled the streets to mark the Year of the Dragon, and this year's celebration was extra special.
Thousands of New Yorkers celebrated in the streets Saturday, marking the Lunar New Year. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3Sy4C0M
Twelve businesses are benefiting from an art giveaway that rewards customers with free collectible calendars.
Lunar New Year is almost here. Saturday, celebrations will usher in the Year of the Dragon. CBS New York's Dave Carlin reports on preparations in New York City and a campaign that's helping small businesses.
Millions of people across the world are getting ready to celebrate Lunar New Year, which kicks off Saturday.
Students say the festival allows them to come together with loved ones, honor ancestors, and summon good luck for the future.
Storm chances could disrupt some fireworks displays in the Tri-State Area as the heat wave throughout the New York, New Jersey area continues.
Reigning champion Joey Chestnut ate 66 hot dogs and buns to win the 2026 Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest while Miki Sudo ate 38 3/4 to win the women's competition.
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.
The New York Yankees ended a seven-game losing streak with a 5-2 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Friday night.
Storm chances could disrupt some fireworks displays in the Tri-State Area as the heat wave throughout the New York, New Jersey area continues.
Reigning champion Joey Chestnut ate 66 hot dogs and buns to win the 2026 Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest while Miki Sudo ate 38 3/4 to win the women's competition.
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.
A cluster of Legionnaires' disease cases on New York City's Upper East Side is under investigation, health officials say.
Storm chances could disrupt some fireworks displays in the Tri-State Area as the heat wave throughout the New York, New Jersey area continues.
The brutal heat wave caused power problems across New York City on Friday.
New York City Thursday tied the record high temperature of 100 degrees set on this date in 1966.
The New York, New Jersey area is dealing with extreme heat as cooling centers, pools, parks and other resources try to keep residents cool.
Dangerously hot weather is beginning in the New York City area, with an Extreme Heat Warning about to go into effect.
Storm chances could disrupt some fireworks displays in the Tri-State Area as the heat wave throughout the New York, New Jersey area continues.
The brutal heat wave caused power problems across New York City on Friday.
It was not immediately clear how many Delaney Hall detainees were impacted by the air conditioning issue or whether repairs were complete.
New York City Thursday tied the record high temperature of 100 degrees set on this date in 1966.
New Jersey is set to charge companies whose workers have Medicaid health coverage.
Storm chances could disrupt some fireworks displays in the Tri-State Area as the heat wave throughout the New York, New Jersey area continues.
A beachgoer suffered a shark bite at Jones Beach, officials confirmed, a day after multiple shark sightings at Long Island and New York City beaches.
The brutal heat wave caused power problems across New York City on Friday.
From Long Island to the World Cup, Joe Scally is making his hometown proud playing with the U.S. men's national team.
New York City Thursday tied the record high temperature of 100° set on this date in 1966. That was the last time we hit 100° in Central Park was in 2012. CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn, Doug Williams, Mahsa Saeidi, Dave Carlin and Christine Sloan have team coverage.
Brooklyn residents say loose boards and protruding nails on the Coney Island boardwalk have caused serious injuries.
CBS News previously reported President Trump was weighing pardons of a slate of people convicted of emissions and clean air-related violations.
President Trump hasn't committed to a firm number of people who will receive clemency — he's scheduled to have a meeting on pardons Friday afternoon, sources said.
It was not immediately clear how many Delaney Hall detainees were impacted by the air conditioning issue or whether repairs were complete.
New York City Zohran Mamdani remained unperturbed after taking a viral roasting for telling sweat-soaked New Yorkers in the middle of an expected heat wave to set their thermostats to 78° to protect the power grid.
A cluster of Legionnaires' disease cases on New York City's Upper East Side is under investigation, health officials say.
Dozens of cyclosporiasis cases were reported across New York state between May 1 and June 16, the CDC says.
Westchester County health officials say people should avoid recreational activities along a stretch of the Hudson River until further notice due to a massive raw sewage discharge.
New Jersey is set to charge companies whose workers have Medicaid health coverage.
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Justice Department from executing subpoenas in a criminal probe that sought transgender care records for patients treated at New York hospitals.
The Empire State Building lit up in blue for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding Friday night.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married as they celebrated their wedding with hundreds of guests Friday at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
The NYPD has announced street closures around Madison Square Garden for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce donated to 20 local and national charities ahead of their wedding Friday.
Two elite event designers shared their thoughts on how Taylor Swift's team might transform Madison Square Garden.
The New York Yankees ended a seven-game losing streak with a 5-2 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Friday night.
Folarin Balogun got the scoring going with a goal in the 45th minute, but was sent off with a controversial red card in the 64th minute.
Camilo Doval forced in the go-ahead run with a bases-loaded walk in a four-run 11th inning that gave the Tigers a 6-2 victory over the Yankees on Wednesday.
Sean Keys hit his first career home run, Myles Straw added a pinch-hit shot and the Blue Jays beat the Mets 9-3 in a Canada Day matinee Wednesday.
The Boston Celtics have reportedly signed NBA free agents Mitchell Robinson and Mike Conley Jr.
Brooklyn residents say loose boards and protruding nails on the Coney Island boardwalk have caused serious injuries.
The World Cup is renewing the call for ferry service from West Harlem.
As children cooled off in a splash pad steps from the empty Red Hook Pool, families in the neighborhood said they are once again waiting for answers about when the public pool will open for the summer.
Miss Subways was a citywide contest that highlighted everyday New York women doing amazing things. The competition no longer exists but former titleholders say the message still rings true.
Fans gathered at the Brooklyn Public Library on Thursday for limited-edition card marking 30 years of "Reasonable Doubt."
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.
People at Jones Beach say they aren't deterred after a shark bit a man's foot the day before the Fourth of July. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
An aircraft parade flew in formations over the Hudson River and the Verrazzano Bridge ahead of the Sail4th 250 event.
It's going to be another extremely hot day, and stormy weather could disrupt some fireworks displays in the Tri-State Area. CBS News New York Meteorologist John Elliott has the forecast.
CBS News New York's Aziza Shuler is in Ridgewood, New Jersey and Meteorologist John Elliott is at the Intrepid.
Some went early to get a good beach spot while others are awaiting the annual Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest. CBS News New York's Jennifer Bisram reports.
