Some New Yorkers Defying The Culture Of Cleanliness
Writer Alice Feiring said she doesn't shower every day because she "doesn't tend to smell." Public relations executive Nancy Trent said she has never used deodorant in her life.
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Writer Alice Feiring said she doesn't shower every day because she "doesn't tend to smell." Public relations executive Nancy Trent said she has never used deodorant in her life.
It's one of the top tourist destinations in New York City and arguably the most famous park in the world. And now it's the scene of a spike in crime.
A software company that helped identify the remains of 9/11 victims is accusing the New York City Medical Examiner's Office of improperly handing its programing secrets to the FBI.
Police in Manhattan are searching for a man who tried to abduct a four-year-old boy on an East Village street in broad daylight.
Prince Alwaleed bin Talal was quoted as saying that moving the planned mosque and other facilities would respect the memory of those killed in the 2001 attacks.
If you're visiting New York City, the hustle, bustle and noise are part of what makes your stay here exciting. If you live here, those are some of the things you just get used to. But new research strongly suggests that constant noise is damaging your ears.
In the countryside, in the suburbs or even in the leafier districts of New York's outer boroughs, a treehouse would hardly raise an eyebrow. But in Greenwich Village it raised hackles.
A woman in her 30's fell to her death off the Staten Island Ferry Monday evening in an apparent suicide.
A Long Island woman claims her one night at the Waldorf Astoria hotel has cost her $13,000 because her room was infested with bedbugs that came home with her.
The words of three religions - Judaism, Christianity, and Islam are now side-by-side at the New York Public Library.
College student Michael Enright, charged with a hate-fueled attack on a Muslim taxi driver in August, was freed on bail Tuesday.
The murder case against a schizophrenic man charged with the 2008 killing of a psychotherapist with a meat cleaver in Manhattan was halted after he was found mentally unfit to proceed.
There are an endless amount of extracurricular activities to keep your children on their toes, in the water and scoring goals.
It's nothing to sing about. Lincoln Center says it has detected bedbugs at the complex's opera house.
Judge Lewis Kaplan said he banned a man after prosecutors failed to show Ghailani's CIA interrogation played no role in getting the witness to cooperate.
Washington Street in Hoboken, N.J. has been named one of 10 Great Streets for 2010 by the American Planning Association.
Federal prosecutors in New York City say dozens of people are charged in a $100 million international Medicare fraud scam.
Some shelters are caught in a financial and space squeeze, thanks to a runaway pit bull population.
Heavy downpours and lightning moved through the Tri-State Area Monday night.
Governor Chris Christie agreed to give NJ Transit and the Transportation Department two weeks to come up with options to save the project after meeting with Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood.
Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood said the governor has agreed to take the next two weeks to rethink his decision to cancel the massive NJ-NY rail tunnel project.
Someone used a drone to drop a package containing knives, a cellphone and drugs onto the grounds of an upstate New York prison, the staff says.
The NYPD commissioner is slamming the federal government for cutting counterterrorism funds as she says the city remains on a heightened terror alert for the foreseeable future.
More than two years after a fire destroyed their Queens building, tenants say repairs have not even begun. Now, they're taking their landlord to court.
Seven people have been treated for exposure to carbon monoxide at a building in the Bronx.
ICE releases New York City public school student Dylan Lopez Contreras after 10 months in detention.
Someone used a drone to drop a package containing knives, a cellphone and drugs onto the grounds of an upstate New York prison, the staff says.
The NYPD commissioner is slamming the federal government for cutting counterterrorism funds as she says the city remains on a heightened terror alert for the foreseeable future.
More than two years after a fire destroyed their Queens building, tenants say repairs have not even begun. Now, they're taking their landlord to court.
Seven people have been treated for exposure to carbon monoxide at a building in the Bronx.
ICE releases New York City public school student Dylan Lopez Contreras after 10 months in detention.
The New York City area will be under a wind advisory Monday with periods of heavy rain and severe thunderstorms expected across the region.
The New York area is in for a mild weekend before the weather takes a turn to start the work week.
It will be rainy on Thursday morning, and the weather will change to snow as temperatures drop across the Tri-State Area.
Thunderstorms are expected in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut this weekend after severe weather hit the Midwest.
Periods of rain will move through the New York area Thursday, but spring temperatures are on the way for the weekend.
Video shows firefighters dousing the smoldering roof of the structure on Old York Road in Branchburg, New Jersey.
Grubhub is launching New Jersey's first commercial food delivery by drone. CBS News New York has learned more about the high-tech service and how it's expected to work.
Officials say James Hadley, a New Jersey coach and educator, may have assaulted other victims.
Tens of thousands of customers lost power across the New York-New Jersey area as severe weather whipped through the region.
Michael B. Jordan's best actor win at Sunday night's Academy Awards resonated at his alma mater, Arts High School in Newark.
Tens of thousands of customers lost power across the New York-New Jersey area as severe weather whipped through the region.
Ten people and six vehicles were involved in the fatal accident on Long Island, according to New York State Police. Two people in their 80s were killed.
St. John's, Hofstra and LIU are playing in the 2026 NCAA men's basketball tournament as March Madness gets in full swing.
Prosecutors said Matthew Smith fended off efforts to hand over his car keys before the crash that killed Nassau County police officer Patricia Espinosa.
A Manorville breeder was charged with animal neglect after dogs and puppies were allegedly left alone in poor conditions as a blizzard struck New York.
The Mamdani administration has asked a court to allow them to stop representing former Mayor Eric Adams in a sexual assault case.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani celebrated his first St. Patrick's Day as mayor with a dramatic show of respect for groups he may have offended in the past.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and the MTA have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration for withholding funds designed to extend the Second Avenue subway west into Harlem.
A long-time New York City driver says he monitored his E-ZPass account and paid his tolls, but he was still hit with huge late fees.
Jeanne Hengemuhle has made history as the first woman in charge of the New Jersey State Police.
Older adults in New Jersey recorded the highest number of suspected overdose deaths in 2025, according to the New Jersey Department of Health.
The first case of mpox clade I has been detected in New York City, health officials said Friday. Of the two types of mpox, clade I is known to cause more severe disease and death.
Heights University Hospital, formerly known as Christ Hospital, shuttered its emergency room Saturday night.
New Jersey Sen. Andy Kim is opening up about his father's Alzheimer's diagnosis in hopes of helping others struggling like him to care for their loved ones.
A new study shows toxic forever chemicals known as PFAS may be entering the food chain on Long Island through contaminated soil, water and air.
Michael B. Jordan's best actor win at Sunday night's Academy Awards resonated at his alma mater, Arts High School in Newark.
"One Battle After Another" took home several big awards, including Best Picture, Best Director and the newly created Best Casting.
Hollywood's biggest stars were honored at the 98th annual Academy Awards on Sunday. Here is what to know and how to watch the 2026 Oscars.
Legendary New York City television news anchor Ernie Anastos has died. His wife says he died early Thursday morning of pneumonia.
Ballerina Misty Copeland responded to controversial comments made by actor Timothée Chalamet when he appeared to dismiss the significance of ballet and opera, saying, "No one cares."
The WNBA and its players' union reached a verbal agreement on a transformational new collective bargaining agreement early Wednesday morning, both sides said.
With the game tied going into the 9th, Eugenio Suárez smacked a double into left-center field to score pinch runner Javier Sonoja for what would prove to be the winning run.
Josh Hart scored a season-high 33 points on 12-of-13 shooting to lead the Knicks over the Pacers 136-110 on Tuesday night.
The New York Islanders beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 3-1 on Tuesday night.
Gotham FC will host the Washington Spirit on July 15 at Citi Field in a game that has been dubbed The Queens Classic.
The Rev. Al Sharpton is calling on New York City to help protect the Merchant's House Museum in Manhattan after a recent discovery revealed connections to the Underground Railroad.
A Harlem school is teaching students how to love, honor and care for their natural hair.
The NYC DEP has announced plans to clean Flushing Creek with chlorine, sparking outrage among some environmentalists.
Neighbors and local businesses in Long Island City, Queens, say rental trucks parked on streets are impacting daily operations.
Erik Lochtefeld is back to acting and marathon training after a glioblastoma diagnosis and complex surgery at NYU Langone.
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.
Someone used a drone to drop a package containing knives, a cellphone and drugs onto the grounds of an upstate New York prison, the staff says. Now, the state says it's an example why New York's drone laws need to change. CBS News New York's Tim McNicholas reports.
Audio reveals a stunning close call at John F. Kennedy International Airport when two planes nearly collided.
A report from The New York Times alleges Cesar Chavez, one of the nation's leading advocates for migrant rights, abused women and children, and many kept their secrets for decades. CBS News New York's Dick Brennan reports.
New York City Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch is slamming the federal government for cutting counterterrorism funds as she says the city remains on a heightened terror alert for the foreseeable future. CBS News New York political reporter Marcia Kramer has the details.
An NYPD officer accused in an off-duty shooting in the Bronx has been suspended without pay.
