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In New York area towns where prices and sales are showing a certain vitality - there's a train station and a short trip to the city.
He's accused of stealing the identities and account numbers of over twenty major companies and then using his contacts in Manhattan's West African community to attract customers.
"Relocate now!" was the cry from parents at P.S. 51 in Hell's Kitchen who say their children are getting sick from contaminated soil at a construction site near the school.
We like to bring you the stories of people who've found unique ways to make a living. Today, we introduce you to a man who pays the bills with nothing but a pair of tweezers - on his hands and knees.
Prosecutors say an Iranian government-owned shipping company used corporate aliases to evade U.S. economic sanctions and to con American banks into processing $60 million in banned transactions.
Macy's and the union representing workers at its flagship Manhattan store and three other New York locations have reached a tentative contract agreement following all-night negotiations.
Parents in Upper Manhattan complained of danger on the playground, with swingsets and a sandbox perilously close to baseball fields at a Manhattan Park.
Saxophone player Les Lieber has been doing this for nearly half of his life, and he'll keep doing it.
There is talk of the big Swiss bank UBS moving its North American headquarters from Stamford, Connecticut back to New York City.
Gigi Jordan's lawyers asked a judge to free her on the terms set for the former International Monetary Fund leader: $6 million in cash bail and bond, and home confinement under electronic monitoring and armed guard.
Don Chu entered the plea in federal court in Manhattan. He is among 13 people charged so far in a probe of those in the securities industry who give out inside information instead of legitimate research.
Manhattan borough president Scott Stringer wants to clear the air on the city's effort to improve air quality.
The High Line, with all it's innovation and renovation, isn't the only attraction Chelsea has to offer. From the historic Hotel Chelsea to the ever-evolving art scene, this Manhattan neighborhood offers plenty to see and do.
Lawmakers want to put repeat offenders behind bars before they cause serious harm to other potential victims.
If you're the metropolitan-yet-outdoorsy type, this might sound familiar.
It's the oldest working city hall in the United States and all of that work and the passage of time have taken their toll.
In each of the incidents, police said the suspect broke a hole in a side wall or door to gain access to the business. Once he got inside, the suspect stole cash and property before fleeing the scene.
15 months after a socialite was accused of murdering her 8-year-old autistic son in Manhattan's Peninsula Hotel, she still has no trial date.
A new commuting option is coming for anyone tired of the East River bridges, tunnels, and subways.
Demonstrators rallied Friday to protest the not guilty verdict of two New York City police officers who were accused of raping a woman in 2008.
The project manager who developed New York City's troubled CityTime payroll system has been arrested on charges that he received at least $5 million in kickbacks for his work.
A 22-year-old Marine visiting Manhattan for the first time was struck and killed by a car while crossing 12th Avenue.
Ready! Set! Travel! (Right now, if possible.)
As City Hall plans to eliminate as many as 6,000 New York City teachers, there is a demand for more accountability at the Department of Education.
Dreary weather has pushed back the shooting of "Men in Black III" at Robert Moses State Park. The movie starring Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones was supposed to be filmed there starting on May 11.
Adam Lowry and Kyle Connor each had a goal and an assist, and the Winnipeg Jets beat the New York Islanders 5-4.
Three people were sentenced Tuesday for their roles in murdering and dismembering a man and a woman in Amityville in February 2024.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Tuesday nominated Midori Valdivia to lead the Taxi and Limousine Commission.
President Trump said Tuesday that starting Feb. 1 he will deny federal funding to any states that are home to local governments resisting his administration's immigration policies.
A city-approved plan to rezone a stretch of Atlantic Avenue is expected to bring thousands of new apartments to Brooklyn, but tenant advocates say the deal falls short for lower-income residents and could accelerate displacement.
Three people were sentenced Tuesday for their roles in murdering and dismembering a man and a woman in Amityville in February 2024.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Tuesday nominated Midori Valdivia to lead the Taxi and Limousine Commission.
President Trump said Tuesday that starting Feb. 1 he will deny federal funding to any states that are home to local governments resisting his administration's immigration policies.
A city-approved plan to rezone a stretch of Atlantic Avenue is expected to bring thousands of new apartments to Brooklyn, but tenant advocates say the deal falls short for lower-income residents and could accelerate displacement.
Opposition is building in the Orange County village of Chester, where U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is reportedly planning to buy a warehouse to use as a detention center.
Police in Danbury, Connecticut, are actively looking for a man who they believe fired a deadly gunshot that traveled through a wall and killed his neighbor.
There's plenty of sunshine is on the way to the Tri-State Area, but the First Alert Weather team is also tracking a round of snow later this week.
It was a mostly dry Sunday, until some snow squalls briefly hit the Tri-State Area on Sunday night.
Investigators said the victim was struck by a bullet inside his Danbury, Connecticut, home, and it came from the unit next door.
Enjoy the spring preview while it lasts because umbrellas will be your best friend this weekend!
The New Jersey governor highlighted his achievements during his eight years in office in his final State of the State address.
The Paterson School District says the teacher accused of giving special needs students hot sauce as a form of discipline has been relieved of her duties.
Dozens of people were displaced as a result of the 6 a.m. Sunday blaze at the building on Washington and Hillyer Streets.
Prosecutors say Caneiro killed the family over his brother's plans to remove him from a technology company they shared after money allegedly disappeared from the firm.
There's plenty of sunshine is on the way to the Tri-State Area, but the First Alert Weather team is also tracking a round of snow later this week.
Three people were sentenced Tuesday for their roles in murdering and dismembering a man and a woman in Amityville in February 2024.
The trial in the case of accused Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann is finally in sight.
Hochul laid out plans to move New York toward universal child care, and restrict 3-D printed ghost guns in the state.
A new bill proposed in New York would target private businesses that don't quickly turn over surveillance footage after a crime. The legislation is named after the young employee killed at a Long Island CVS on Christmas Day.
There's plenty of sunshine is on the way to the Tri-State Area, but the First Alert Weather team is also tracking a round of snow later this week.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Tuesday nominated Midori Valdivia to lead the Taxi and Limousine Commission.
President Trump said Tuesday that starting Feb. 1 he will deny federal funding to any states that are home to local governments resisting his administration's immigration policies.
Opposition is building in the Orange County village of Chester, where U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is reportedly planning to buy a warehouse to use as a detention center.
Members of the New York City Council are calling for a city staffer to be released from federal custody after being detained by immigration officials on Monday.
"We don't want to see what's happening in Iran happen," President Trump said in an exclusive interview airing Tuesday on "CBS Evening News."
Nurses say health care benefits and workplace safety are their main reasons for striking, and are refusing to go back to work until their demands are met.
Loved ones of patients at hospitals in New York City are concerned about care as nurses continue to strike due to failed contract negotiations on Monday.
The New York State Nurses Association said it called for the strike as negotiations stalled with the city's wealthiest hospitals.
The largest nurses strike ever in New York City is underway as thousands of NYSNA members walk off their jobs at major hospitals.
The potential for a major nurses strike in New York City is growing by the minute, with major hospitals and the New York State Nurses Association failing to get a deal done before Sunday's midnight deadline.
The 2026 Golden Globes honored the standouts in both film and television from last year. See the full list of winners and nominees.
Here is everything you need to know about how to watch and stream the 2026 Golden Globes.
Bob Weir wrote or co-wrote and sang lead vocals on Grateful Dead classics including "Sugar Magnolia," "One More Saturday Night" and "Mexicali Blues."
Video of an angry confrontation during intermission at a performance of "Mamma Mia!" on Broadway is going viral on social media.
Weinstein's defense attorney told the judge he'd like to pursue plea negotiations after last year's mistrial on a rape charge.
Adam Lowry and Kyle Connor each had a goal and an assist, and the Winnipeg Jets beat the New York Islanders 5-4.
Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin has informed the team that he is stepping down from his position.
Jesper Bratt and Ondrej Palat each scored twice and the New Jersey Devils beat the Minnesota Wild 5-2 to snap a four-game skid.
Cooper Flagg scored 27 points and matched a season high with three blocks, and Naji Marshall had three straight baskets down the stretch and finished with 22 points as the depleted Dallas Mavericks beat the Brooklyn Nets 113-105.
Berkly Catton scored the tiebreaking goal in the third period, and the Kraken rallied from two goals down and beat the Rangers 4-2 on Monday night.
A city-approved plan to rezone a stretch of Atlantic Avenue is expected to bring thousands of new apartments to Brooklyn, but tenant advocates say the deal falls short for lower-income residents and could accelerate displacement.
A three-year pilot run by the Brooklyn Justice Initiative and the Mayor's Office of Criminal Justice aims to improve court compliance and reduce recidivism by meeting participants where they live.
Harlem native Teyana Taylor wins her first major acting honor at the 83rd Golden Globes Awards for her performance in Paul Thomas Anderson's "One Battle After Another." Locals say it's a win for the whole neighborhood.
Legislation would protect and expand hunger programs and improve benefit security as New York pantries see rising demand.
The people and businesses of Ridgewood, Queens, have banded together to help those impacted by the recent apartment building fire.
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.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Dogs got decked out for the annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade in New York City's East Village on Saturday.
Cosplayers flooded New York City's Javits Center in October 2024 for the annual New York Comic Con convention.
CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn has your First Alert Forecast for January 13 at 11 p.m.
A Bronx bodega worker was assaulted on the job by a man with a baseball bat earlier this month, police say.
There's no end in sight for the New York City nurses strike. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani stood with taxi drivers Tuesday night to announce his pick to lead the city's Taxi and Limousine Commission. CBS News New York's Ali Bauman reports.
A rally was held in New Jersey on Tuesday for a high school senior detained by ICE over the weekend.
