Michael Cohen back on the stand at Donald Trump "hush money" trial
The former president's attorney and "fixer" testified about private conversations he had with Trump in the Oval Office. CBS New York's Derick Waller reports.
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The former president's attorney and "fixer" testified about private conversations he had with Trump in the Oval Office. CBS New York's Derick Waller reports.
At Trump's "hush money" trial on Monday, Michael Cohen testified about covering up a payment to Stormy Daniels ahead of the 2016 election. CBS New York's Alice Gainer reports.
Cohen told the court Donald Trump "wasn't thinking about Melania. This was all about the campaign," when it came to paying adult film star Stormy Daniels for the rights to her story about an alleged affair. CBS New York's Alice Gainer reports.
Actor Steve Buscemi appeared to be looking at his phone moments before he was randomly punched in New York City, exclusive video shows. CBS New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez appeared in a Manhattan court for the start of his trial on federal corruption charges. CBS New York's Christina Fan reports.
Michael Cohen, Donald Trump's former lawyer, is a key witness for the prosecution. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
A 61-year-old man was arrested Saturday following an unprovoked knife attack near Times Square, the NYPD says.
The 66-year-old suffered an eye injury but is expected to be OK. CBS New York's Ali Bauman reports.
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, lawyer and political expert J.C. Polanco and Harry Siegel, senior editor of "The City," discuss the latest in New York politics with CBS New York's Marcia Kramer.
Protests around the Israel-Hamas war have taken centerstage on college campuses across the U.S. Some New Yorkers support them, some don't.
Two families are marking the anniversary of the surgeries that saved their children's lives. Doctors at NewYork-Presbyterian performed the world's first pediatric domino heart transplant.
Former White House aide Madeleine Westerhout took the stand again Friday. Key witness Michael Cohen is expected to testify next week. CBS New York's Alice Gainer reports.
Daniels was cross examined by Donald Trump's lawyers after she detailed a sexual encounter she had with him. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
NYC Mayor Eric Adams is offering $5,000 of his own money for information leading to the arrest of whoever vandalized a WWI statue Monday night.
The 20-year-old from Maine pleaded guilty and apologized after attacking officers in 2022 in Times Square.
If it feels like everyone in New York City is richer than you, it's because they probably are.
New York City is turning to Pay-By-Plate paperless technology for all parking meters.
Parts of Upper Manhattan are getting new parking meters. Drivers no longer have to display a paper receipt in the windshield. CBS New York's Vanessa Murdock has reaction from New Yorkers about the new pay-by-plate approach.
Two people and a business in Manhattan have been indicted for allegedly possessing more than $1 million in stolen goods. Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg says several stores cooperated in their long-term investigation.
Police say two groups were arguing around school dismissal time when shots were fired, hitting the teen in the head and leg. CBS New York's Christina Fan reports from the scene.
Arrests were made Tuesday night as pro-Palestinian protesters gathered outside New York City's Fashion Institute of Technology, police say.
The Battery Coastal Resilience Project hopes to reduce the impact of storms like Hurricane Sandy and protect the park from rising sea levels.
It's almost time for the 2024 Met Gala, and we a have look at when the red carpet starts and how long it will last before it ends.
Police say four officers suffered minor injuries after crashing into a tractor-trailer on their way to a call early Tuesday morning in Midtown. CBS New York's Christina Fan reports from the scene.
Chopper 2 is over the scene where police say four officers were hurt while responding to a 911 call Tuesday morning in Manhattan.
A young was killed in a triple shooting in the Bronx on Saturday. Police identified the victim as 12-year-old Jacob Freytes.
Berlin police did not identify the suspect, who is still at large, by name but said that he was already known to police and is from Berlin.
A circus performer was shot with an arrow at the Orange County Fair on Friday night, New York State Police say.
Two people are dead after a shooting and fire at a Queens home, and the gunman was shot by police, the NYPD said Saturday.
One person has died and nearly two dozen were hurt when a fire broke out in Flushing, Queens, on Saturday, officials say.
A young was killed in a triple shooting in the Bronx on Saturday. Police identified the victim as 12-year-old Jacob Freytes.
A circus performer was shot with an arrow at the Orange County Fair on Friday night, New York State Police say.
Two people are dead after a shooting and fire at a Queens home, and the gunman was shot by police, the NYPD said Saturday.
One person has died and nearly two dozen were hurt when a fire broke out in Flushing, Queens, on Saturday, officials say.
Saturday was the start of New York City's Summer Streets program, kicking off in Queens and on Staten Island.
Severe weather impacted the entire region on Tuesday, with watches and warnings throughout the CBS News New York viewing area.
Stormy weather will return to the New York City area Tuesday after a brief reprieve.
Storms brought flooding rains, damaging winds, hail and lightning to New York and New Jersey on Saturday.
While the air quality is improving, haze still lingers as New Yorkers brace for upcoming rain and possibly severe storms Saturday.
A tornado warning was issued in parts of New Jersey on Thursday evening.
A group of campers ate suspected mushroom-laced edibles at an East Orange YMCA in New Jersey, according to police.
The software company at the center of a New Jersey noncitizen voting controversy fired back Thursday, saying the state is responsible for the snafu.
Edison Township Council members approved emergency appropriations needed to get furloughed employees back on the job on Friday.
Edison, one of New Jersey's largest municipalities, has furloughed hundreds of workers as it deals with budget woes.
The National Weather Service on Wednesday confirmed four tornadoes touched down in northern New Jersey and New York during severe storms on Tuesday.
We're just a few days away from the CBIZ Workplace Challenge on Long Island. Mindy Davidson and Jim Aspromonti stopped by CBS News New York to talk about the event.
On Long Island, a dangerous intersection has one East Northport mother pushing for change. CBS News New York's John Dias has more on the safety concerns she’s bringing straight to local leaders and what they’re now doing about it.
Major service changes are coming to some of the MTA's subway and Long Island Rail Road lines starting this weekend.
There are some Long Island Rail Road service changes planned for the weekend.
A Long Island father suffered a catastrophic spinal cord injury, and doctors thought he would never walk again. But as CBS News New York's Jessica Moore explains, he's now defying the odds.
Maine Democrats gathered Saturday to select former state Senate President Troy Jackson as the Senate nominee to replace Graham Platner on the ballot.
President Trump cracked jokes at the redo of the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Friday night, after an armed assailant upended April's dinner.
President Trump announced new tariffs of up to 12.5% to replace expiring Section 122 levies. Here are the rates for each country.
The software company at the center of a New Jersey noncitizen voting controversy fired back Thursday, saying the state is responsible for the snafu.
Edison Township Council members approved emergency appropriations needed to get furloughed employees back on the job on Friday.
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.
For the third day in a row, the NYC Health Department has announced a death in the Upper East Side Legionnaires' disease cluster.
A second death has been reported in connection to the Legionnaires' disease cluster on the Upper East Side, health officials said Saturday.
Paramount Skydance on Friday said it would delay the deal until as late as June 2027.
Madonna, Justin Bieber, BTS and Shakira each brought a bit of one of their hits to the World Cup's first halftime show in a whirlwind performance Sunday that also squeezed in Burna Boy, Ted Lasso and many Muppets.
Brenda Fricker won an Academy Award for 1989's "My Left Foot," played the Pigeon Lady in "Home Alone 2" and appeared in "A Time to Kill" and "So I Married an Axe Murderer."
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
The final show of Jay-Z's anniversary concert series at Yankee Stadium was delayed for hours after hundreds of ticketless fans flooded the gates and breached security, according to officials.
Cam Schlitter helped lead the New York Yankees to victory over the Philadelphia Phillies Friday night.
The Los Angeles Dodgers beat the New York Mets 4-2 on Friday night.
The Sixers' wild offseason continued Friday when they added four-time NBA champion LeBron James.
There were 89 people arrested in the New York area over the course of the World Cup, the NYPD said.
Nicolás Fernández scored on a first-half penalty kick and Agustín Ojeda found the net in the second half to help New York City FC hold off the Columbus Crew 2-1 on Wednesday night.
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.
They called for an end to gun violence that is plaguing the area around their businesses, specifically in the Bronx and Brooklyn.
Police are searching for the gunman in Saturday's shooting in the Mount Eden section. Mayor Mamdani and Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson quickly condemned the gun violence. CBS News New York's Noelle Lilley reports.
CBS News New York's Craig Allen has your First Alert Forecast for July 25 at 6 p.m.
Video shows police rescuing horses inside a burning barn at the Saratoga Casino in June.
The NYPD used drones to track down and arrest five teenagers who were subway surfing in Brooklyn on Monday.