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The site had to be evacuated, affecting about 500 workers.
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The site had to be evacuated, affecting about 500 workers.
A pink pigeon is now safe after being rescued in Manhattan.
Con Edison is working to fix a gas leak at a construction site in Manhattan.
They're refusing to relocate to Brooklyn Cruise Terminal, citing a lack of privacy and tight conditions. CBS2's Zinnia Maldonado has the latest.
Police said two men walked into the store and demanded cash. One fired a shot, but no one was hurt.
The city wants to transfer them to a shelter at Brooklyn Cruise Terminal, but they say the conditions are worse.
Police say the suspects fired two shots during a robbery at a 7-Eleven in Manhattan.
The city wants to move the men to a shelter in Brooklyn, but they say not so fast. CBS2's Zinnia Maldonado has more.
The New York Times reports it could lay the groundwork for possible criminal charges against the former president.
The area outside the Watson Hotel is clogged with bicycles, which the asylum seekers have been using to find jobs and earn money to support their new life in America, CBS2's Marcia Kramer reports.
Firefighters rushed to the scene on East 63rd Street at around 3 p.m. Monday.
Mayor Adams is getting pushback from asylum seekers who are being told to move out of a hotel on the West Side and into a new facility in Brooklyn, CBS2's Marcia Kramer reports.
A number of asylum seekers are refusing to leave the hotel after the city sent buses to move them to a new shelter in Brooklyn, CBS2's Zinnia Maldonado reports.
The city wants to move single men from a hotel in Manhattan to shelter in Brooklyn to make way for more families. CBS2's Zinnia Maldonado has more.
Many protest, say they are concerned about the conditions at the Red Hook shelter.
According to police, a man was shot after arguing with another rider as the train pulled into the station.
According to police, a 34-year-old man was shot after arguing with another rider as the train pulled into the station, CBS2's Christina Fan reports.
The money will go into a fund to cover the cost of treatment with help from a local nonprofit.
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg has started the new year with some momentum, but his first year in office has, by all accounts, been a rocky one. CBS2's Maurice DuBois met the DA to dissect year one and look ahead.
The 74-year-old victim was found tied up and gagged inside her apartment.
The 74-year-old woman's body was found tied up last week.
U.S. Attorney Damian Williams called the former gynecologist "a predator in a white coat."
"A predator in a white coat" -- that's how the U.S. Attorney described the former Manhattan gynecologist convicted Tuesday of federal sex crimes against his patients. CBS2's Tim McNicholas spoke to survivors at the courthouse in Lower Manhattan.
Fed-up owners told CBS2 on Tuesday the damage is cutting into their already fragile bottom line.
New York's second recreational dispensary opened Tuesday in Greenwich Village. CBS2's John Dias was there.
A New York woman is accused of plotting "a major attack" on the state capitol building in Albany, authorities said Thursday.
A car crash left three people hurt and multiple vehicles mangled Thursday morning in Manhattan's Inwood neighborhood.
The Democratic National Committee is on the hunt for the best host city for the 2028 Democratic convention.
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg and the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection commissioner are partnering up to combat wage theft, tenant harassment and fraud targeting immigrants.
A flood watch has been issued for parts of the Tri-State Area, including New York City, as severe weather could bring downpours and a possible tornado.
A New York woman is accused of plotting "a major attack" on the state capitol building in Albany, authorities said Thursday.
A car crash left three people hurt and multiple vehicles mangled Thursday morning in Manhattan's Inwood neighborhood.
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg and the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection commissioner are partnering up to combat wage theft, tenant harassment and fraud targeting immigrants.
A flood watch has been issued for parts of the Tri-State Area, including New York City, as severe weather could bring downpours and a possible tornado.
A four-alarm fire in the Bronx sent four people to the hospital, and FDNY officials said blocked hydrants delayed their response.
A flood watch has been issued for parts of the Tri-State Area, including New York City, as severe weather could bring downpours and a possible tornado.
Rainy weather returns to the New York City area Sunday, bringing with it the threat of flooding.
Bayonne, New Jersey, is heading to the Little League World Series after beating Darien, Connecticut, in the Metro Region Tournament on Friday.
We're in great shape on this Friday as we gear up for another weekend.
The potential for severe storms and downpours returns to the Tri-State Area Monday as sweltering temperatures continue.
A flood watch has been issued for parts of the Tri-State Area, including New York City, as severe weather could bring downpours and a possible tornado.
Bayonne, New Jersey, is advancing to the next round of the Little League World Series.
Researchers say an alarming study on cognitive decline is specific to the African American community in Newark, New Jersey.
A former New Jersey correctional police officer pleaded guilty to smuggling contraband into Northern State Prison, Attorney General Jennifer Davenport announced Wednesday.
As we approach the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks, there is an ongoing fight to repair Jersey City's memorial for the victims.
A flood watch has been issued for parts of the Tri-State Area, including New York City, as severe weather could bring downpours and a possible tornado.
Long Island is getting a new soccer team. The United Soccer League has awarded a professional men's franchise to Long Island that is set to launch in 2028.
A fuel truck overturned on the Rockaway Turnpike on the border of Queens and Nassau County on Wednesday. CBS News New York's Jennifer Bisram reports.
An overturned gasoline tanker spilled thousands of gallons of fuel near JFK Airport late Wednesday morning. CBS News New York's Jennifer Bisram reports.
A kitten had to be rescued after becoming stranded Tuesday morning on Long Island's Sunrise Highway.
The Democratic National Committee is on the hunt for the best host city for the 2028 Democratic convention.
As we approach the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks, there is an ongoing fight to repair Jersey City's memorial for the victims.
President Trump said Tuesday that the U.S. and Canada have reached a last-minute agreement to pause the 50% tariffs.
The New York City Council held an hours-long hearing Tuesday afternoon on the controversial new pied-à-terre tax rollout.
There are mounting questions and frustration over New York City's pied-à-terre tax, and they're not likely to end soon.
A New Yorker has tested positive for West Nile virus, the city health department announced Wednesday.
Researchers say an alarming study on cognitive decline is specific to the African American community in Newark, New Jersey.
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
Two more deaths have been reported in connection to the Legionnaires' disease cluster on the Upper East Side, health officials said Friday.
Jones Beach is back open for swimmers after it was prohibited due to elevated bacterial levels. The rare shutdown took place from Thursday afternoon through midday Friday.
"Today, Elwood and I lost a great friend and collaborator, and the world lost one of the most naturally innovative drummers and a great and true son of Texas," ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons said in a statement.
Brian Hickerson and his brother, Zach, made the 911 call that brought first responders to the apartment where Hayden Panettiere was found unresponsive.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36. The coroner's office says she was found in cardiac arrest.
The lineup for the 2026 Global Citizen Festival in New York City was announced Thursday.
Latin music stars Marc Anthony, Feid, and others are set to perform at a benefit concert in Miami on August 16.
MLS-leading Nashville SC pulled out a 1-0 victory over the New York Red Bulls on Wednesday night.
FC Cincinnati beat New York City FC 2-1 on Wednesday.
Pete Alonso's drive down the left-field line in the seventh inning was ruled foul, and the New York Yankees took advantage of that reprieve, scoring twice in the top of the eighth to beat the Baltimore Orioles 5-3 on Wednesday night.
Bayonne, New Jersey, is advancing to the next round of the Little League World Series.
Carson Benge hitting a two-run homer to conclude an impressive series, helping the Mets beat the Padres 4-2 on Wednesday.
A Queens homeowner says that overgrown city trees on her block are creating a safety hazard at night.
Neighbors say Flushing Meadows Corona Park has been falling into disrepair for years.
The owner of a beloved Harlem food truck known for its burgers under $5 is retiring and selling the business.
The historic Art Deco bathhouse at Jacob Riis Park is getting a new life as the Rockaway Ocean Club. But as the long-dormant building reopens, some locals are questioning who will have access to its amenities.
Some residents of a Queens building say a temporary boiler truck parked outside has become a nearly two-year fixture, emitting smoke they say drifts into their homes.
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 weather in NYC and the Tri-State Area will feature plenty of rain and storms. CBS News New York Meteorologist John Elliott has the forecast.
A pilot was killed in a terrifying midair collision near a small airport in Pennsylvania.
A teenager was killed after being shot in the head, and police are looking for two men who they say ran from the scene Wednesday night in Brooklyn. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
Firefighters were delayed while trying to extinguish flames because two cars were blocking hydrants, according to fire officials. CBS News New York's Alice Gainer reports.
A speeding car caused a chain-reaction crash in Inwood early Thursday morning, sending three to the hospital. CBS News New York's Doug Williams reports.
