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In each case, police said the suspect walks into grocery stores, newsstands or other shops, pulls out a gun, ties up the employees and then takes off with cash, cigarettes, phone cards or lottery tickets.
Tacos are great: eat one, and you still have room for a burrito or a tamale or an ice cream sundae. Eat several, and you're sated until the next mealtime. New York City has experienced a boomlet of great taquerias in recent years, especially in Manhattan. Herewith, our five favorites.
Like their sweet counterparts, savory pancakes offer an excellent vehicle for toppings, stuffings, and sauces.
Amid unusually tight security, Osama bin Laden's son-in-law goes to trial Monday on charges he conspired to kill Americans in his role as al-Qaida's mouthpiece after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.
A New York City couple is in search of a good Samaritan who offered her coat to the woman after she gave birth on an Upper East Side street.
Police on Tuesday were asking the public to help them find two suspects who held up a video game store at gunpoint in Marble Hill.
After a tumultuous week that left scores dead and Ukraine's political destiny in flux, fears mounted that the country could split in two - a Europe-leaning west and a Russian-leaning east and south.
At the heart of Venezuelan cooking is the humble arepa, a dense cornmeal cake that can be filled or topped or dipped or eaten plain. The restaurants listed below serve some of the best arepas in the city.
Liven up your Easter basket, cupboard, or handbag with five unusual chocolate confections made in New York.
New York City's largest animal rescue organization is rolling out its first mobile adoption center.
St. Patrick's Cathedral might be the most well known, but New York City boasts several churches with interesting histories. Here are five worth visiting.
While most of NYC's touristy restaurants can be skipped, a few eateries are worth checking out. Whether you're visiting the city or a New Yorker looking for a good meal, these six restaurants and food destinations are all worth braving the lines and tourists for.
Among the best American destinations to travel to for a bachelorette or bachelor party are Las Vegas, Los Angeles, South Beach Miami, New Orleans and New York City.
Police are on the hunt for two suspects who they say tried to rob the Ji Li Tui-Na center on East 57th Street and then robbed a woman on East 50th Street about a half an hour later.
"Bành mí" is the Vietnamese phrase for French bread, specifically a baguette. It's also the name for a multilayered sandwich, best eaten while standing on the streets of Saigon.
Some specialize in detoxing, some send the ingredients and let you cook everything yourself -- but all of these options offer a healthy alternative to take-out.
New York City officials sent an alert out at 4 p.m. notifying residents of an infrastructure failure that caused the service outage.
Afternoon tea not only offers you a chance to get a little nibble and caffeine boost during those long hours between lunch and dinner, but it also offers you the opportunity to inject a little relaxation and quietude into your day. Below are our five favorite establishments for afternoon tea in New York.
Because you can't look at Van Goghs and Monets all the time, New York City offers several museums dedicated to the quirky, the unusual, and the eccentric. Here are our five favorites.
You know what they say: breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Start your morning off right by ordering one of New York's best breakfast sandwiches. You'll be able to handle anything that comes at you for at least the next several hours.
Pants a little snug? Yeah, ours too. The warmer weather is a harsh reminder that bathing suit season is nearing. Get in shape for spring with these activities around town.
With stormy skies over Manhattan, here are five stores to help you cope with the mist, fog, raindrops, and puddles in New York City.
Gone are the days when your hotel's gift shop sold tiny toothpaste and miniature sewing kits and only tiny toothpaste and miniature sewing kits. Today, shops attached to hotels have become destinations in and of themselves. Read on for the five we frequent most often.
New York City has bookstores for just about every taste and interest, from travel to cooking to fomenting revolution.
The New York Mets defeated the Cleveland Guardians 6-2 on Tuesday night to snap a three-game losing streak.
Federal authorities arrested a man who appeared to be monitoring security-planning activities at Trump National Golf Club in LA County ahead of the president's Southern California visit.
Doctors and other organizations say there's something women can do to help reduce their chances of developing ovarian cancer by 80%.
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.
Doctors and other organizations say there's something women can do to help reduce their chances of developing ovarian cancer by 80%.
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 a 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.
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.
On Long Island, a farm is helping kids cope using therapy horses. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
Suffolk County Police are trying to identify an Asian man whose body was discovered on Gilgo Beach in 2011.
A Columbia University medical student is recovering after being shot in the face by Nassau Police. Police say he charged at officers with a knife Monday night. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
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.
Federal authorities arrested a man who appeared to be monitoring security-planning activities at Trump National Golf Club in LA County ahead of the president's Southern California visit.
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 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 New York Mets defeated the Cleveland Guardians 6-2 on Tuesday night to snap a three-game losing streak.
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.
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.
The man convicted in a 2016 murder that shocked New York City can continue his appeal.
A sleek and scary new Off-Broadway play is about a mysterious artificial intelligence algorithm. The stellar cast is led by John David Washington. CBS News New York's Dave Carlin met with the cast and the playwright.
On Long Island, a farm is helping kids cope using therapy horses. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
CBS News New York's Scott Padgett has your First Alert Forecast for August 4 at 6 p.m.
Suffolk County Police are trying to identify an Asian man whose body was discovered on Gilgo Beach in 2011.
