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The child was feet ahead of his family when he was suddenly attacked, apparently at random.
Sunday was a gorgeous day to be outside to support the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure.
"Cannoli King" John DeLutro, owner of Caffe Palermo in Little Italy, shares some of his sweet treats ahead of the 93rd annual Feast of San Gennaro.
Looking for the New York City bar of your dreams? We've found a lineup of new spots worth checking out.
A local dentist who was diagnosed with Stage 3 breast cancer in her 20s wants other young woman to hear her story -- and she's using social media to help do that.
Tony Burnett, 28, is accused of pulling a loaded .38 caliber revolver on a bus driver he claims failed to pick him up at a stop.
Sam Waisbren was crushed to death nearly two weeks ago when an elevator malfunctioned at his Kips Bay apartment building.
A report by the city's transportation department found Citi Bike riders travel about 30% faster than people in taxis.
A Greenwich Village townhouse opens up to the sky with just the push of a button.
Samuel Charles Waisbren was crushed to death when he tried to exit the elevator inside his Kips Bay apartment building, but the elevator car suddenly dropped.
Just one week after a man died in a Midtown building, tenants say their only working elevator still has issues. They want more than just a fix. They want new elevators.
The NYPD says after officers pulled over the car on West 48th Street and the driver refused to hand over his license.
A child playing around ended up falling down a garbage chute and into a basement trash compactor in East Harlem on Tuesday night.
The armed robbery happened shortly before 8:30 p.m. on August 18 in the Lenox Hill neighborhood.
It happened shortly after 4:30 a.m. near 14th Street and Fourth Avenue.
Surveillance footage shows a woman, believed to be 41-year-old Angelina Barini, taken in for questioning at the Kamway Lodge in Elmhurst, Queens.
Surveillance video captured the brazen suspects sporting handguns as they forced store employees to the ground before making off with some serious loot.
As the city investigates what caused last week's deadly elevator incident in Kips Bay, there's a renewed push for Cuomo to sign legislation that would make elevators safer statewide.
There was an armed robbery in Manhattan's Diamond District on Sunday. Police said a trio of thieves stormed a jewelry store in the middle of the day and got away with pricey items.
According to police, the man and a woman went into a building on West 191st Street and tried to get into apartments by impersonating Con Edison workers.
Police say the suspect allegedly struck a 58-year-old man in the face and made anti-white statements.
The victim's father is talking about his grief and calling out the building for what he says was the killing his son.
Police said the suspect struck three times on August 14. At least one of the incidents is being investigated as a hate crime.
A man and woman allegedly posing as utility workers entered the girl's building on West 191st Street around 4:30 p.m. Wednesday.
An investigation is underway after a man was killed in a Manhattan apartment building elevator after it malfunctioned earlier Thursday.
A man wanted in a Reading homicide was arrested while waiting to board a flight to the Dominican Republic at an airport in New Jersey Sunday, police said.
A 72-year-old New York City protester claims she was pepper-sprayed by an ICE agent in Inwood.
A new parking option is turning into a shopping debate at the Willowbrook Mall in Wayne, New Jersey.
José Caballero lined a two-run homer, Gerrit Cole pitched into the sixth inning and the New York Yankees hung on to top the Chicago Cubs 2-1 on Sunday.
Detectives are working to figure out what happened to a woman who was found dead inside an apartment in Brooklyn early Saturday morning.
A 72-year-old New York City protester claims she was pepper-sprayed by an ICE agent in Inwood.
Detectives are working to figure out what happened to a woman who was found dead inside an apartment in Brooklyn early Saturday morning.
The Consul General of Israel in New York is calling on Mayor Zohran Mamdani to change his anti-Israel rhetoric before Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visits the city in September for the United Nations General Assembly.
Saturday marked one year since 20-month-old River Wilson drowned in the backyard pool of a state-licensed home daycare in the Bronx.
"The Sopranos" actor Vincent Pastore is being remembered as a fixture in his Bronx community.
Stormy weather will return to the New York City area on Monday, bringing the threat of heavy rain and storms that may lead to flash flooding.
There's been a report of a bigfoot sighting near the Pachaug State Forest in Connecticut.
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.
A man wanted in a Reading homicide was arrested while waiting to board a flight to the Dominican Republic at an airport in New Jersey Sunday, police said.
A new parking option is turning into a shopping debate at the Willowbrook Mall in Wayne, New Jersey.
Stormy weather will return to the New York City area on Monday, bringing the threat of heavy rain and storms that may lead to flash flooding.
Under the new initiative, restaurants will no longer automatically provide plastic utensils, napkins or condiments in takeout orders.
The body of a missing girl was found in the Passaic River in New Jersey after a two-day search, officials said.
John Elliott reports from Glen Cove, Long Island, for Swim Across America Open Water Swim.
Some homeowners on Long Island say teenage pranks have escalated into vandalism. A game of ding-dong ditch is keeping residents up at night and, in at least one case, has done damage. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
For some Long Island families, the cost of supplies, clothes and other back-to-school essentials is becoming a growing challenge.
Doctors in Suffolk County have reported three cases of a rare tick-borne disease known as rabbit fever so far this summer. A 9-year-old boy shared his experiences with the illness.
For some Long Island families, the cost of supplies, clothes and other back-to-school essentials is becoming a growing challenge. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
The Consul General of Israel in New York is calling on Mayor Zohran Mamdani to change his anti-Israel rhetoric before Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visits the city in September for the United Nations General Assembly.
On Saturday, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman spoke with Mr. Trump and cautioned him against conducting a fresh round of strikes on Iran, CBS News learned.
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.
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.
"The Sopranos" actor Vincent Pastore is being remembered as a fixture in his Bronx community.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
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.
José Caballero lined a two-run homer, Gerrit Cole pitched into the sixth inning and the New York Yankees hung on to top the Chicago Cubs 2-1 on Sunday.
The Miami Marlins beat the Mets 2-0 Sunday shortly after New York traded opening day starter Freddy Peralta to Tampa Bay.
Peralta has been a disappointment for the Mets after they acquired him from Milwaukee in a January trade.
The Chicago Cubs evened their series with the New York Yankees with a 5-2 win on Saturday night.
The New York Red Bulls beat Orlando 3-2 on Saturday night.
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.
A new paid parking option is turning into a shopping debate at a New Jersey mall. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports.
President Trump says negotiations are set to begin Monday after he canceled a pending attack on Iran. The president says the deal would include reopening the Strait of Hormuz. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
A 72-year-old New York City protester claims she was pepper-sprayed by an ICE agent in Inwood. She told CBS News New York's Andrew Ramos she's now planning legal action.
CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock has your weather forecast for August 2 at 6:30 p.m.
Knicks star Karl-Anthony Towns hosted a kids camp Sunday at Basketball City in Lower Manhattan.
