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A Brooklyn entrepreneur has proposed a four-minute ride over the East River with spectacular views.
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A Brooklyn entrepreneur has proposed a four-minute ride over the East River with spectacular views.
The New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene on Monday confirmed the city's first human cases of the West Nile virus this season.
Fashion Week is in full swing! Fuel up between shows by heading to one of the restaurants listed below, all of which are offering specials in honor of the city's largest media event of the year.
Bottoms up! How about a brewery or wine tour for a fun activity in New York City?
Just in time for the fourth annual New York City Honey Festival Sept. 8-14, here are our picks for the best honey in town.
New York City has Labor Day Weekend meals, festivals and fireworks galore across the five boroughs.
In honor of National Bacon Day, we've chosen our five favorite bacon dishes in New York City.
For some, octopus might be an acquired taste, but, at its best, it's a chewy, meaty treat. The restaurants below serve our five favorite versions of octopus in New York City.
We're excited to present the restaurants that make our five favorite meatballs around New York City.
The ride started on Friday in Shanksville, Penn. at the Flight 93 National Memorial. Riders then made their way to the Pentagon before heading to Manhattan.
Empanadas likely came to Spain and Portugal via the Arabs in the first century. Herewith, you'll find our five favorite restaurants for empanadas in Manhattan.
These dishes combine the salty, savoriness of bacon with the soul-satisfying sweetness of baked goods and chocolate.
Manhattan's hidden gardens provide shady, leafy solace from the hot, hectic streets. Some are literally shielded from the sidewalk, while others are just hard to find, unless you know what you're looking for.
According to authorities, all 10 thefts happened in Manhattan and all but one targeted Duane Reade stores.
In the span of two days, you can see a play off-off-off Broadway, watch dragon boats race, clap along with gospel greats, go under Park Avenue, and try masa in many manifestations.
Here are our five favorite Filipino restaurants in New York City. Some are traditional, some are modern, all are worth paying a visit to.
Long week? Yeah, us too. Work through those complicated feelings at one these places. Each offers classes or instruction that will help you relieve stress and expunge your aggression in a safe, enjoyable way.
Usher in summer's dog days with great deals on fancy meals, salsa lessons, a little art, and more.
Some New Jersey residents have been getting a front-row seat to the summer's hottest shows, but not everyone has been thrilled with the free music.
New York City offers one-of-a-kind stores with unique clothes for pregnant ladies. Herewith are our five favorites.
It was hard to choose just five to recommend, but we did. So here they are, our top five picks for the best in eating, drinking, and merrymaking this weekend.
This week has been muggy, sticky and...well, really hot. When it's unpleasantly warm outside, you just want to cool off inside. Satisfy that desire with one of these dishes, just about guaranteed to help you beat the heat.
The rally was part of a coordinated national day of protesting against immigration reform, amnesty and the recent border control crisis in cities across the country
Midtown West's Gotham West Market has something for every New York City diner. The new food hall offers goodies like charcuterie, ramen, tapas and tacos.
Cliched as it may be to say, the best food markets in New York City really do offer something for everyone, including picky eaters, careful consumers, bargain hunters, wine connoisseurs, and, of course, food lovers. Read on for our five favorites.
The family of a man killed in a shooting in Yonkers on Sunday night says he was in the wrong place at the wrong time.
The family of a man who died at the Delaney Hall immigration detention center in Newark, New Jersey, is demanding justice.
Karina Vetrano's convicted killer Chanel Lewis' attorney said he would soon be filing an appeal in the 2016 murder that shocked New York City.
A former Mount Vernon police official faces attempted murder charges for allegedly being the getaway driver in Bronx shooting, police sources said.
In total, 17 bills will be introduced in the City Council next month to increase safety regulations around e-bikes and e-scooters, while also strengthening enforcement of existing laws.
The family of a man killed in a shooting in Yonkers on Sunday night says he was in the wrong place at the wrong time.
Karina Vetrano's convicted killer Chanel Lewis' attorney said he would soon be filing an appeal in the 2016 murder that shocked New York City.
A former Mount Vernon police official faces attempted murder charges for allegedly being the getaway driver in Bronx shooting, police sources said.
In total, 17 bills will be introduced in the City Council next month to increase safety regulations around e-bikes and e-scooters, while also strengthening enforcement of existing laws.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Gov. Kathy Hochul announced the city's 2-K program received nearly three times as many applications as there were available seats.
New York City and parts of New Jersey were under a flood watch due to downpours and strong storms Monday.
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.
The family of a man who died at the Delaney Hall immigration detention center in Newark, New Jersey, is demanding justice.
Protesters gathered at the gates of Delaney Hall immigration detention center in Newark, New Jersey, Monday following the death of an ICE detainee.
The power was restored Tuesday morning after going out at the American Dream Mall in East Rutherford, N.J. Monday afternoon.
Strong downpours have dumped rain on parts of New York and New Jersey that are still recovering from last week's severe weather.
New York City and parts of New Jersey were under a flood watch due to downpours and strong storms Monday.
A Nassau County police officer shot a man in the face after he allegedly smashed a patrol car window with a knife in Westbury, Long Island, police 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.
In total, 17 bills will be introduced in the City Council next month to increase safety regulations around e-bikes and e-scooters, while also strengthening enforcement of existing laws.
Protesters gathered at the gates of Delaney Hall immigration detention center in Newark, New Jersey, Monday following the death of an ICE detainee.
Some 9/11 families are defending New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's inclusion in this year's solemn remembrance ceremony after an online petition asked he not attend.
There has been so much confusion about the pied-à-terre tax and the way city notified homeowners, the City Council has scheduled a public hearing to demand answers.
The order came after Republican Senators Thom Tillis and John Cornyn threatened to block Blanche's confirmation for Attorney General if the fund was not rescinded in writing.
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.
Designer John Galliano is known for his theatrical and dramatic designs, but his legacy is also marked by antisemitic and racist comments.
"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.
The Chicago Cubs acquired pitcher Clay Holmes and outfielder Tyrone Taylor from the last-place New York Mets on Monday for touted infield prospect Jefferson Rojas.
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.
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.
Tuesday is the pick of the week for New York City weather as the rain clears and humidity drops, but not for long. CBS News New York Meteorologist Tony Sadiku has the forecast.
More than 5,700 families applied for the preschool program for 2-year-olds starting this fall.
The power is back on at the American Dream Mall in East Rutherford, New Jersey, after an outage stopped some amusement rides in their tracks.
Authorities said the hackers targeted systems using tactics similar to those seen in the cyberattack on Minnesota's water system.
Firefighters said flames broke out on a cleaning train at Astory Place Station early Tuesday morning as a passenger train was pulling in.
