40 Years Ago Wednesday: First Ever Cell Phone Call Made In NYC
Forty years ago on Wednesday, an inventor named Martin Cooper made the very first cell phone call in history in Midtown Manhattan.
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Forty years ago on Wednesday, an inventor named Martin Cooper made the very first cell phone call in history in Midtown Manhattan.
Hats are making a serious comeback this season. If you don't want to sport on on the daily, at least get a jump on your fanciful topper for next year's Easter Parade by visiting one of New York City's best hat shops.
Are we to the "out like a lamb" part of March yet? We sure hope so. Herald the end of wintry mix and the start of spring breezes by trying some of the city's best lamb dishes.
Police Saturday were asking for the public's help in finding a robber who held up multiple two convenience stores, a deli and a Dunkin' Donuts around Manhattan in recent weeks.
"I'm proud to announce the eradication of the beetle from Union and Middlesex Counties," said state Agriculture Secretary Doug Fisher of the locations of the last two clusters.
Police on Monday said a man used the tactics of a bank robber to hold up not only an actual bank, but also stores and restaurants, from Midtown to the Financial District during one day last week.
A prosecutor said a defendant "knew exactly what he was doing'' when he attacked a New York City therapist who got in the way of his plan to rob her office mate.
Members of Manhattan Community Board 2 on Sunday were frustrated at city officials' lack of answers as to why several West Village sidewalk cafés have been allowed to operate illegally.
Police are looking for a suspect they say is responsible for a pair of grand larcenies in Manhattan.
Old Man Winter has made yet another appearance in our area. Let's strap on our snow boots, button up our pea coats, and head out for one of these cocktails - comforting, adult alternatives to hot cocoa.
On Feb. 25, 1983 -- 30 years ago Monday -- playwright Tennessee Williams was found dead in his home at the iconic Hotel Elysée in Midtown Manhattan.
A shutdown of 7 Train service Tuesday evening caused a nightmare ride home for Queens residents.
Just because New York hasn't seen much snow this year doesn't mean we're not deep in the middle of winter. Now, more than ever, we need the tropics. Here's where to find the heat without leaving the city.
This weekend New York City's Department of Parks and Recreation sponsors its annual Winter Jam, including live entertainment, snowshoeing, and animal tracking demos. But don't worry if you can't make it to Central Park - there's plenty of winter fun to be had in the five boroughs all season long.
The Archdiocese of New York has decided to close 22 elementary schools and two high schools that have been deemed financially "at risk."
Police on Tuesday were asking for the help of the public in finding a man wanted for robbing three businesses in Manhattan and the Bronx.
The East Village boasts some of the best noodles around. Here's a brief guide of where to go when you need soba, udon, and ramen right now.
Forget about shaking hands with anyone these days – the flu emergency has some people taking drastic precautions.
The DOT said that all Manhattan-bound traffic will be redirected to to alternate crossings, including the Manhattan Bridge, the Williamsburg Bridge and the Brooklyn-Battery Tunnel.
A man who recently moved to New York City has decided to explore his adopted hometown by going to each and every Starbucks in Manhattan and documenting the experience.
The New York City Department of Education announced plans Monday to close or phase out 17 schools.
Some scholars theorize that humanity as we know it began with the invention of fire. Contemplate these and other deep thoughts as you stare into the ember flames at the following establishments. You can keep warm too.
A new report by Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer said New York Animal Care and Control shelters are plagued by deplorable conditions and dysfunction at the organizational level.
The humble potato rarely gets the respect it deserves. The six dishes that follow, however, elevate the potato to something worthy of worship, or at least happy gobbling.
AMNH—one of the city's most visited attractions—has hundreds of dioramas, precisely re-created environments with taxidermied animals, painted backdrops, and vegetation or other objects placed in the foreground to enhance the diorama's verisimilitude.
A CBS News New York Investigation finds New York City is on pace for the most manhole fires in 11 years.
The New York Yankees beat the St. Louis Cardinals 2-0 on Tuesday night.
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%.
A CBS News New York Investigation finds New York City is on pace for the most manhole fires in 11 years.
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, prosecutors said.
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.
Communities across New York City and Long Island came together Tuesday for National Night Out.
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.
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 Yankees beat the St. Louis Cardinals 2-0 on Tuesday night.
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.
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.
CBS News New York's Scott Padgett has your First Alert Forecast for August 4 at 11 p.m.
A CBS News New York Investigation finds New York City is on pace for the most manhole fires in 11 years. CBS News New York investigative reporter Tim McNicholas has the data.
Communities across New York City and Long Island came together Tuesday for National Night Out.
Drivers in one Brooklyn neighborhood were relieved to learn they would only have to move their cars once a week for Alternate Side Parking under a new pilot program, but Tuesday, many were surprised to find tickets waiting for them on their windshields. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
A high-ranking Mount Vernon police official is accused of helping her son plan a shooting outside of Bronx criminal court. She has now been fired. CBS News New York's Mahsa Saeidi reports.
