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As holiday gatherings draw near, New York City is pushing to stop the spread of COVID as record case numbers are reported and lines at testing centers are long.
People will be able to take photos with the numbers until Thursday, before they head atop One Times Square to light up on New Year's Eve.
Student volunteers spent lunch periods and stayed after school wrapping hundreds of donated gifts to make sure other children who may be less fortunate have a merry Christmas morning.
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced 40 new pop-up vaccine sites would open statewide.
Police are searching for a man they say punched a woman in the face and tried to sexually assault her at a subway station in Brooklyn.
The latest surge in COVID-19 cases is adding momentum to the push to vaccinate all New Yorkers over the age of 5.
Officials say two teens narrowly escaped the fire, and several e-bikes inside were destroyed.
Surveillance video shows the man drawing a swastika on a pillar at City Hall on Monday evening.
Volunteers sliced a thousand pounds of fresh fruits and vegetables, which will be taken to soup kitchens and given to families struggling as the price of food continues to go up.
The officer suffered a cut to her left ear and a fracture to her face, police said. The suspect got away.
The 50-foot artificial tree went up in flames Wednesday on Sixth Avenue and 48th Street.
The building is home to FOX News Channel, The Wall Street Journal and New York Post.
The officer was not hit and did not fire back.
The City Council's Land Use Committee is expected to vote on the measure Thursday.
The centers in Washington Heights and East Harlem allow users to inject illegal drugs as nurses and other staff monitor them and provide addiction treatment.
Alleged ringleader Michael Richards is charged with recruiting multiple U.S. Postal Service mail carriers to steal credit cards from mail they delivered in New York City and Virginia.
The plan to rebuild the park as a flood barrier has been met with protests and legal challenges.
Police say the man grabbed the 59-year-old victim and stole $480 from the driver's side door handle as he got off the bus.
A prayer service was held Tuesday at the Cathedral of San Lorenzo in his hometown of Alba, Italy.
Some residents say the park will be ruined by the plan, which calls for tearing the park down and raising the entire area on eight feet of fill.
The 1939 bronze statue of Roosevelt on horseback is headed to the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library, opening in 2016.
This year, the theme of the day is "End Inequalities, End AIDS."
Wednesday morning, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments of a case that could overturn the landmark abortion case.
They say some nurses have quit or retired early because of management's refusal to announce plans to protect patient care and hire and retain nurses.
No residents were hurt, but some said they felt for the restaurant owners, who have been through so much in two years.
The source of exposure for the Legionnaires cluster on Manhattan's Upper East Side has been eliminated, according to the New York City Health Department.
The NYPD wants your help finding a man they suspect of sexually abused six young victims.
A growing number of U.S. states are seeking to crack down on prediction markets, but face pushback from federal regulators.
A Mount Vernon police officer shot an armed man after he barricaded himself inside his apartment, police said.
A New Jersey police department is getting creative when it comes to cracking down on distracted drivers.
The source of exposure for the Legionnaires cluster on Manhattan's Upper East Side has been eliminated, according to the New York City Health Department.
The NYPD wants your help finding a man they suspect of sexually abused six young victims.
A Mount Vernon police officer shot an armed man after he barricaded himself inside his apartment, police said.
New York City regulators are reviewing complaints after Sail4th 250 canceled some customers' tickets without offering refunds, citing weather damage.
Loved ones and community members said their final goodbyes to Staff Sgt. Angel Rampersad, a Queens resident who was killed overseas during the war with Iran.
Heavy rain is complicating efforts to recover a teenage boy from the West River in New Haven. Strong currents and an increased flow have made the job even more difficult.
It's another rainy day in the Tri-State Area with a flood watch for parts of New York and Connecticut.
There was a tornado warning in Sussex and Warren Counties in New Jersey as more severe weather passed through our area.
Weather conditions go downhill Tuesday and Wednesday with rain and potentially strong storms on deck for the New York area.
Severe weather impacted the entire region on Tuesday, with watches and warnings throughout the CBS News New York viewing area.
A New Jersey police department is getting creative when it comes to cracking down on distracted drivers.
Three children were swept into the Passaic River Wednesday night. A little boy was later found dead, and a young girl is still missing.
Three kids entered the Passaic River Wednesday night. A little boy was later found dead, and investigators are still searching for one of the girls.
A CBS News Philadelphia investigation found Trenton police use-of-force incidents have increased in 2026 despite the department earning state accreditation.
One child was found dead Wednesday night after going missing in the Passaic River in New Jersey, officials say.
As the Tri-State Area prepares to mark 25 years since the Sept. 11 attacks, families have a last chance to permanently honor those killed that day and those who later died from 9/11-related illnesses.
Nassau lawmakers have unanimously approved a new program aimed at supporting neurodivergent drivers if they're pulled over by police. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
A school music teacher allegedly raped and strangled his sister-in-law in a "planned, twisted attack" last month on Long Island, prosecutors said. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
A school music teacher allegedly raped and strangled his sister-in-law in a "planned, twisted attack" last month on Long Island, prosecutors said Wednesday.
It's another rainy day in the Tri-State Area with a flood watch for parts of New York and Connecticut.
A Brooklyn grandmother went to the dentist hoping to fix her smile. Instead, her daughter says she lost her teeth, her health, and her independence.
President Trump said Todd Blanche will remain acting attorney general as a holdup on his nomination continues.
Republican New York gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman is deploying a campaign strategy that echoes the national GOP playbook — attack Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
Dr. Anthony Fauci appeared before the Senate to testify on the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic but invoked his Fifth Amendment rights in answering all questions.
Letters have been sent to thousands of New York City homeowners, stating they may have to pay the new controversial pied-à-terre tax. But some residents say they shouldn't be on that list.
The source of exposure for the Legionnaires cluster on Manhattan's Upper East Side has been eliminated, according to the New York City Health Department.
A seventh person has died from Legionnaires' disease in connection with the Upper East Side cluster, New York City's health commissioner said Thursday.
Thirty-four cooling towers at 33 buildings on the Upper East Side tested positive for live Legionella bacteria, the New York City Health Department announced Tuesday.
An attorney representing an Upper East Side woman whose husband just died from Legionnaires' disease is planning to take legal action.
Studies show older adults are among the safest drivers on the road, but crashes involving seniors are on the rise.
A new Broadway show based on Prince's movie and album "Purple Rain" will take the stage at Broadway's Majestic Theatre in March.
Carly Simon, the singer known for 1970s hits like "You're So Vain," announced she has Parkinson's disease and also was treated for basal cell carcinoma.
Paramount Skydance on Friday said it would delay the deal until as late as June 2027.
Madonna, Justin Bieber, BTS and Shakira each brought a bit of one of their hits to the World Cup's first halftime show in a whirlwind performance Sunday that also squeezed in Burna Boy, Ted Lasso and many Muppets.
Brenda Fricker won an Academy Award for 1989's "My Left Foot," played the Pigeon Lady in "Home Alone 2" and appeared in "A Time to Kill" and "So I Married an Axe Murderer."
Luis Robert Jr. had a two-run single to cap an eighth-inning rally in the Mets' 4-2 victory over the Marlins on Thursday night.
Tristan Peters drew a bases-loaded walk in the 11th inning to force in automatic runner Chase Meidroth and the Chicago White Sox edged the Yankees 2-1.
The White Sox stayed 1 1/2 games ahead of Cleveland in the AL Central.
The Atlanta Braves beat the Mets 1-0 on Wednesday to split a day/night doubleheader.
Carson Benge hit a tie-breaking RBI double in the seventh inning Wednesday, lifting the Mets to a 3-2 victory over the Braves.
Parents in Harlem say their children's walk to summer camp is littered with trash, illegal dumping and a growing encampment.
A specialized program from God's Love We Deliver is serving nearly 400 veterans with medically tailored meals, while helping combat isolation and ease the challenges of life after military service.
The Newtown Creek Alliance community science project gives students hands-on experience monitoring the health of one of the most polluted waterways in the U.S.
The FIFA World Cup is delivering a business boost for many bars and restaurants across New York City, but not every industry is seeing the same payoff.
Two Upper West Side children went on a mission to visit 40 playgrounds in one day, hoping to set a record.
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.
Spain's Ministry of the Interior said more than 25,000 migrants who arrived at the border of the tiny territory of Ceuta have been sent back to Morocco.
President Trump opened a Cabinet meeting on Friday saying the U.S. has done an "amazing job" with the war in Iran. CBS News' Natalie Brand reports.
It's going to be a pretty good weekend to get outside, and the only chance for rain will be late Sunday. CBS News New York Meteorologist John Elliott has the forecast.
Authorities are asking the public for help after the turtles were found on the edge of a river in Cranford, New Jersey.
Police say Stephen Charles sexually abused five boys, aged 10, 11, 13, 16, and 18, as well as a 13-year-old girl. They want your help finding him.
