New York City unveils Liberty Link internet service pilot program
Thousands of residents in the Bronx and Upper Manhattan could soon benefit from a pilot program that promises to bring free or low-cost internet to some affordable housing buildings.
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Thousands of residents in the Bronx and Upper Manhattan could soon benefit from a pilot program that promises to bring free or low-cost internet to some affordable housing buildings.
Michael Gann is accused of making at least seven explosives in NYC, and throwing some off the Williamsburg Bridge into the East River.
Michael Gann is accused of making at least seven explosives and throwing some off the Williamsburg Bridge, the FDR Drive and the East River. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook has the details.
DHS Secretary Kristi Noem says she met with the CBP officer who was shot and wounded while off duty late Saturday night in NYC.
An off-duty U.S. Customs and Border Protection officer was shot late Saturday night at a park in NYC, the Department of Homeland Security confirmed.
Police say the off-duty Customs and Border Protection officer was shot during an attempted robbery under the George Washington Bridge at Riverside Park. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
The 42-year-old officer was wounded just before midnight on Saturday in Riverside Park. One suspect has been arrested. As CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo reports, officials say the man has a lengthy criminal record.
It happened during the overnight hours in Riverside Park. One suspect has been arrested and, as CBS News New York's Kristie Keleshian reports, local and federal officials say the man has a lengthy criminal record.
Police say they have one person in custody and they're searching for another. CBS News New York's Zinnia Maldonado has the latest.
NYC carriage horse handler Ian McKeever was called to the stand Friday in his animal cruelty trial.
A driver is facing charges after first responders say they found dozens of propane tanks in the back of his van following a crash in Manhattan.
Flooding caused problems on multiple New York City subway lines as torrential rain pummeled the Tri-State Area. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports.
How high is too high for an apartment? We asked New Yorkers to weigh in on building more skyscrapers.
Manhattanhenge, a phenomenon when the sunset aligns with the New York City street grid, occurs tonight for the final time in 2025.
Subway service on the No. 1 line in Upper Manhattan resumed on Tuesday evening following a major shutdown.
Despite the defense saying it wanted an expedited sentencing, a judge signed off on the original sentencing date of Oct. 3, after both sides agreed to move forward. CBS News New York's Alice Gainer reports.
It has been nearly a week since the mixed verdict in the music mogul's trial. He was convicted of two counts and acquitted of the most serious charges. CBS News New York's Alice Gainer reports.
A man was taken to a hospital after he was slashed in the arm outside a Manhattan bar.
NYC's 4th of July fireworks show is back for 2025 tonight. See what time it starts and the best places to watch in Manhattan and Brooklyn.
The Macy's 4th of July Fireworks Show is set to dazzle the sky over NYC on Friday night, and preparations are well underway. CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo has the details.
The Macy's 4th of July Fireworks Show returns to the East River on Friday night, and security will be tight. CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo has the details.
There was a big show of support for the injured on Thursday morning as suspect Jonathan Wohl was arraigned before being indicted by a grand jury. CBS News New York's Cindy Hsu reports.
CBS News New York's Alice Gainer describes what it was like in the courtroom as the Sean "Diddy" Combs verdict was read.
A Port Authority Bus Terminal accident in NYC closed one inbound ramp for the morning rush, affecting NJ Transit and the Lincoln Tunnel.
An accident at the Port Authority Bus Terminal injured at least a dozen people and caused delays for the Wednesday morning commute in New York City. CBS News New York's Natalie Duddridge reports.
Police fatally shot a man with a machete at NYC's Grand Central after three people were slashed on subway platforms, officials said.
The FDNY remains on the scene of a massive fire at a factory in College Point, Queens.
The Tampa Bay Rays beat the Yankees 5-3 on Friday night to extend New York's losing streak to three.
AJ Green made 11 3-pointers to set the Bucks' single-game record and scored a career-high 35 points in a 125-108 victory over the Nets on Friday night.
The Knicks clinched the No. 3 seed in the Eastern Conference with their 13th consecutive victory over the Raptors, 112-95 on Friday night.
Police fatally shot a man with a machete at NYC's Grand Central after three people were slashed on subway platforms, officials said.
The FDNY remains on the scene of a massive fire at a factory in College Point, Queens.
The brutal winter took out much of Southold Town Beach's sand and parking lot, forcing it to close for swimming this summer.
The Drug Enforcement Administration announced the bust of three fentanyl packaging mills in New York City on Friday.
Mamdani has made progress on his ambitious agenda over the first 100 days, including a plan for free universal child care, but his other major promises are still up in the air.
New York City and the Tri-State Area are finally turning the corner to warmer weather next week.
When UConn plays Michigan for the NCAA Men's Basketball championship tonight in Indianapolis, there are a few places in New York City where fans can root on their schools.
The average price for a gallon of gas in New York City is now $4.11, which is 82 cents higher than a month ago, according to AAA.
Rain has returned for Easter Sunday in the New York area after the holiday weekend kicked off with May-like weather.
UConn's jaw-dropping buzzer beater catapulted them to the Final Four.
New York City and the Tri-State Area are finally turning the corner to warmer weather next week.
Kishan Patel, who was shot by a former NYPD officer in 2024, has returned home after more than a year of rehab.
Spring has sprung, but piles of snow are still melting in New Jersey more than six weeks after a blizzard slammed the Tri-State Area.
The burglars smashed into the Perth Amboy business within seconds and then came face-to-face-with the owners.
A New Jersey family's beloved dog has been returned after it was apparently taken right off their back porch.
The brutal winter took out much of Southold Town Beach's sand and parking lot, forcing it to close for swimming this summer.
It's been one year since Peishuan Fan and JuanJuan Zwang, a wealthy Long Island couple, vanished without a trace.
Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann answered a judge's preliminary questions before pleading guilty to murdering seven women and admitting to killing an eighth.
Rex Heuermann pleads guilty to murdering seven women tied to the years-long Gilgo Beach serial killer investigation.
Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann pleaded guilty to seven counts and admitted guilt in the death of an eighth woman.
Mamdani has made progress on his ambitious agenda over the first 100 days, including a plan for free universal child care, but his other major promises are still up in the air.
Engel represented parts of Westchester County and the north Bronx in the House of Representatives for over 30 years from 1989-2021.
Former Vice President Kamala Harris said that she might run for president in 2028, telling a gathering in New York that she is considering mounting a third bid for the White House.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is marking 100 days in office Friday as he continues to pursue his ambitious policy agenda.
New York City business owners are pushing on the State Legislature to pass Gov. Kathy Hochul's reforms that would roll back some of the climate legislation passed by New York state in 2019.
Advocates fear New York state could be taking a step back when it comes to biomarker testing access for those with Medicaid.
What started as a sinus infection left a Long Island teenager fighting for his life, requiring emergency brain surgery.
Older adults in New Jersey recorded the highest number of suspected overdose deaths in 2025, according to the New Jersey Department of Health.
The first case of mpox clade I has been detected in New York City, health officials said Friday. Of the two types of mpox, clade I is known to cause more severe disease and death.
Heights University Hospital, formerly known as Christ Hospital, shuttered its emergency room Saturday night.
Afrika Bambaataa, a rapper and producer, was best known for breakthrough tracks like 1982's "Planet Rock" and for founding the Universal Zulu Nation art collective.
A federal judge in New York has tossed out actor Blake Lively's sexual harassment claims against actor Justin Baldoni over their roles in the movie "It Ends With Us," but left intact a claim for retaliation.
Atlanta rapper Gucci Mane was lured to a Dallas studio for a meeting, then allegedly kidnapped and robbed by a group including rappers Pooh Shiesty and Big30.
Megan Thee Stallion was released from a New York City hospital after she got sick during a performance of "Moulin Rouge! The Musical."
The price hike raises the cost of the standard plan with ads by $1 per month and the cost of the standard and premium plans by $2.
The Tampa Bay Rays beat the Yankees 5-3 on Friday night to extend New York's losing streak to three.
AJ Green made 11 3-pointers to set the Bucks' single-game record and scored a career-high 35 points in a 125-108 victory over the Nets on Friday night.
The Knicks clinched the No. 3 seed in the Eastern Conference with their 13th consecutive victory over the Raptors, 112-95 on Friday night.
Jeff McNeil had two hits in his return to Citi Field to help the Athletics beat the Mets 4-0 on Friday night.
Eduardo Rodríguez outdueled Nolan McLean in a rematch of the World Baseball Classic final on Thursday night, leading the Diamondbacks to a 7-1 win over the Mets.
New York City business owners are pushing on the State Legislature to pass Gov. Kathy Hochul's reforms that would roll back some of the climate legislation passed by New York state in 2019.
Ismael Ox lost his right hand as a child in a grenade attack, survived homelessness in the U.S., and became a citizen, all while training to represent Team USA in para Taekwondo.
These kids from Brooklyn are playing tennis in their school hallways, cafeterias and auditoriums, to make the most of limited space and resources.
Preparations for Passover in Brooklyn blend centuries-old rituals with modern traditions unique to each family.
New York has filed a lawsuit against solar company Attyx, saying it didn't just sell panels, it sold promises it couldn't keep.
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 splash landing in the Pacific Ocean capped a historic voyage for the astronauts flying further into space than ever before aboard the Orion spacecraft.
The negotiations come amid a fragile ceasefire in the region, ongoing fighting in Lebanon and rising economic concerns in the U.S.
Police said a man was shot in the abdomen and a woman was grazed in the face and neck.
Hundreds of firefighters spent hours battling the massive fire at a factory in College Point. CBS News New York's Noëlle Lilley reports.
Crews rushed to the scene on Leland Avenue in the Parkchester section overnight. CBS News New York's Noëlle Lilley reports.
