NYC's 5 Best Lunchtime Concerts
It sounds indulgent - but it isn't. Instead of wolfing down a slice while walking, or, worse, trying to keep crumbs off your keyboard while multitasking, spend your lunch hour at a concert.
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It sounds indulgent - but it isn't. Instead of wolfing down a slice while walking, or, worse, trying to keep crumbs off your keyboard while multitasking, spend your lunch hour at a concert.
Early season tournaments will headline this weekend in college hoops but we've identified five under the radar games to keep an eye on.
Police say a 10-year-old and a 12-year-old were sexually assaulted in separate incidents in Manhattan and Queens.
"We are working day and night to restore service as quickly as possible to give customers more travel options after the storm each day," said MTA Chairman and CEO Joseph Lhota.
As NJ TRANSIT works on restoring rail and bus service to New York City in the wake of Superstorm Sandy, the Christie administration on Sunday approved an emergency bus plan to get people across the Hudson River starting Monday morning.
A world away on the Upper East Side, where power was never lost, Kim Hartman, a mother of three, was one of those who found herself searching for ways to help.
As if the cleanup weren't bad enough, the New York Metro area was dealing with cold conditions – while many residents had no electricity.
New Yorkers continue to face obstacles as they try to return to pre-Sandy routines three days after the superstorm slammed the city.
Police have released the identities and information on the deaths of many of the 32 people who lost their lives to Superstorm Sandy in New York City.
Power was coming back Wednesday afternoon to some areas toward the southernmost tip Lower Manhattan, but most residents and businesses below Midtown remained in the dark.
The rig's arm on a luxury Midtown Manhattan high-rise dangled precariously and forced evacuations in the thick of the storm. Officials concluded the hanging arm is stable for now.
The Bloomberg administration has staged a crackdown on illegal and unsafe tourist accommodations.
Authorities said the same suspect being sought in an Aug. 17 sex assault at 85 Washington Place attacked another woman on Wednesday in Queens.
If you're looking for the latest Disney release or even a jumbo-size cola, these places aren't for you. But if you're looking for edgy film in an intimate setting, then check out the city's five best microtheaters.
Connecticut commuters may someday have a more relaxing way to get to work - one that doesn't involve traffic.
Like a mullet, a bodega taqueria is business in the front and a party in the back. Here are five of our favorites.
Pizza has stopped being simple. The possibilities inherent in a baked (or fried) piece of dough and a few toppings have become limitless. If we didn't believe such a claim before, several restaurants in New York City are proving its truth right now.
Can Loyola Repeat? Without question -- but the loss of Justin Drummond is big.
He's been posted to Pretoria, Islamabad, and Paris. But now, Sir Mark Lyall Grant is an Englishman in New York.
The streets of New York City have always been a canvas. Today, many professionally trained artists see a porous boundary between the work they show in galleries and the work they do on the streets.
"It would simply state we either have these ingredients or we don't have these ingredients," said councilman David Greenfield.
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority says the victim was pronounced dead at 9:16 a.m. Tuesday. Her identity was not immediately known.
As kids in New York City head back to school to this week, maybe you're nostalgic for the days when September meant new notebooks and a fresh start. Show your solidarity with the kiddies, or simply herald the start of autumn, by taking a class.
The MTA said it's trying to reduce the subway rodent population and the amount of refuse pick-up in the stations.
In his most recent parole bid, the man who killed ex-Beatle John Lennon said that he hoped to live and work with an upstate New York minister if released.
The National Weather Service has issued an Air Quality Alert for ground level ozone Wednesday. The entire region is under an Extreme Heat Warning through Friday.
Two people climbed to the top of New York City's Empire State Building, unfurled a banner, and then apparently got engaged Wednesday afternoon.
The Boston Celtics have reportedly signed NBA free agents Mitchell Robinson and Mike Conley Jr.
CBS Miami, Neighbors 4 Neighbors and Global Empowerment Mission are collecting donations to help families affected by the devastating earthquakes in Venezuela.
Local and federal officials are ramping up security for the huge Fourth of July celebration in New York City.
The National Weather Service has issued an Air Quality Alert for ground level ozone Wednesday. The entire region is under an Extreme Heat Warning through Friday.
Two people climbed to the top of New York City's Empire State Building, unfurled a banner, and then apparently got engaged Wednesday afternoon.
Local and federal officials are ramping up security for the huge Fourth of July celebration in New York City.
Prosecutors across New York City say they're fighting back against an increase in crimes involving cryptocurrency, but it appears they have their work cut out for them.
Miss Subways was a citywide contest that highlighted everyday New York women doing amazing things. The competition no longer exists but former titleholders say the message still rings true.
The New York, New Jersey area is preparing for extreme heat as cooling centers, pools, parks and other resources get ready to keep residents cool.
Dangerously hot weather is beginning in the New York City area, with an Extreme Heat Warning about to go into effect.
Monday's severe weather has come and gone, but that doesn't mean the system is leaving the area.
After a tranquil, warm weekend, more turbulent weather lies ahead in the New York City area.
Weather is tranquil and pleasant in the New York City area for Father's Day weekend as summer officially begins.
The National Weather Service has issued an Air Quality Alert for ground level ozone Wednesday. The entire region is under an Extreme Heat Warning through Friday.
The annual 3% increase affects trains, buses, light rail and the Access Link. It comes as commuters have been dealing with service issues.
The New York, New Jersey area is preparing for extreme heat as cooling centers, pools, parks and other resources get ready to keep residents cool.
Traffic will be impacted in Midtown Manhattan as the city initiates shuttle bus corridors and street closures to accommodate World Cup ticketholders.
The anticipated pain of a massive property tax increase in Jersey City has been alleviated somewhat.
A breakthrough treatment for debilitating tremors is changing lives. It can stop shaking caused by essential tremors and, in some patients, tremors caused by Parkinson's disease. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
A breakthrough treatment for debilitating tremors is changing lives. It can stop shaking caused by essential tremors and, in some patients, tremors caused by Parkinson's disease.
A coach bus slammed into a car, flipped over and hit two other cars on Monday night near the Greenpoint Avenue exit on the Long Island Expressway.
Prosecutors described how 36-year-old Olivia Bithorn's long history of alcohol abuse allegedly led to her 18-month-old son's death.
A Long Island school district official is accused of trashing ballots to rig an election.
As many as 300,000 Haitians face removal from the United States, as the Trump administration moves to end their temporary protected status.
The mother of a Loyola University freshman who was shot and killed in March delivered tearful testimony on Capitol Hill on Tuesday.
After lengthy and hard-fought negotiations, Mayor Zohran Mamdani and members of the City Council reached a budget deal Tuesday just hours before the deadline.
The Supreme Court on Tuesday struck down President Trump's executive order seeking to end birthright citizenship.
The Supreme Court upheld state laws from West Virginia and Idaho that restricted participation by transgender athletes in girls' and women's sports.
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Justice Department from executing subpoenas in a criminal probe that sought transgender care records for patients treated at New York hospitals.
An off-duty EMT jumped into action at the Knicks parade Thursday when a man appeared to be suffering from an overdose.
New York broadcast giant Bill Ritter announced Friday he is stepping down from the WABC anchor desk after being diagnosed with early stage Alzheimer's.
For half a century, The Valerie Fund has been dedicated to providing care to children with cancer and blood disorders.
A New Jersey nonprofit called The Valerie Fund is celebrating 50 years of providing comprehensive care to children with cancer and blood disorders.
Victor Willis, lead singer of the disco group Village People, whose hit "Y.M.C.A." became a fixture at rallies for President Trump, has died at the age of 74, his wife and the band said.
Taylor Swift has had a decadeslong history with Madison Square Garden, performing there as early as 2003 and even celebrating her 30th birthday at the venue.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding plans include a rehearsal dinner and a late-night celebration at Madison Square Garden in New York City, according to sources familiar with the security planning.
Legendary music executive Clive Davis was laid to rest Monday at a private funeral. Davis helped the careers of generations of artists.
The comic icon behind "Curb Your Enthusiasm" brings his own perspective to America's storied past in a new HBO sketch comedy series – finally making use of his history major from college.
The Boston Celtics have reportedly signed NBA free agents Mitchell Robinson and Mike Conley Jr.
Riley Greene hit two of Detroit's four homers off Cam Schlittler as the Tigers beat the Yankees 9-3 on Tuesday night and sent New York to its season-worst sixth straight loss.
Nolan McLean and three relievers combined on a six-hitter, Francisco Alvarez and Luis Torrens both hit solo home runs and the Mets beat the Blue Jays 3-0 on Tuesday night.
Casey Mize matched a career high with 10 strikeouts over seven innings and the Tigers capitalized on shoddy defense by the slumping Yankees in a 7-3 victory Monday night.
George Springer capitalized on two miscues to circle the bases, Trey Yesavage pitched into the seventh inning and the Blue Jays beat the bumbling Mets 2-1 on Monday night.
Miss Subways was a citywide contest that highlighted everyday New York women doing amazing things. The competition no longer exists but former titleholders say the message still rings true.
Fans gathered at the Brooklyn Public Library on Thursday for limited-edition card marking 30 years of "Reasonable Doubt."
After learning to swim in her 40s, one school leader is helping students gain life-saving skills.
Entrepreneurs in Brooklyn are reimagining laundry day as a social experience, turning neighborhood laundromats into gathering spaces.
Experts say the team's title run created a feeling of collective joy and connection, while some local businesses are also seeing a boost from the celebration.
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 Empire State Building climbers are in custody, and charges are pending, according to police sources.
Former WCBS Chief Broadcast Engineer said professionals who climb the building take many precautions and are well-trained.
There is a heavy police presence around the Empire State Building and many spectators on the ground taking pictures after two people climbed to the very top. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner reports from the scene.
One person proposed to another after the two climbed to the very top of the Empire State Building on Wednesday afternoon.
The plan includes thousands of officers on duty, specialized teams and security checkpoints to enter viewing areas. CBS News New York's Jessica Moore reports.
