Rockefeller Center's 2023 tree lighting happens today. Here's everything you need to know
The illumination ceremony will begin at 7 p.m. on Wednesday. Expect numerous road closures.
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The illumination ceremony will begin at 7 p.m. on Wednesday. Expect numerous road closures.
Starting this Sunday, all of Fifth Avenue from 48th to 59th streets will be closed to traffic to allow people to take in the sights and sounds of the season.
It's that time of year when many more people are in Midtown, and there are some changes to traffic in the area. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook has what you need to know to plan ahead if you want to see the sights and sounds of the season.
Water spilled into the Times Square station after the rupture Friday afternoon.
The break happened on Friday afternoon. CBS New York's Dana Tyler has the latest.
Police responded to the 200 block of West 36th Street, where they saw two men fleeing the area south on Seventh Avenue.
No one was hit by the bullets, but one person suffered eye lacerations from the shattered glass.
The magic that lights up Midtown, at Macy's and on Sixth Avenue, is made in Mount Vernon.
Students living with traumatic brain injuries enjoyed a special Halloween celebration Tuesday. International Academy of Hope students between the ages of 5-21 wore costumes and paraded outside the school in Midtown. Read more: https://cbsn.ws/45YmOFg
A man was accessing his safety deposit box in the basement when the doors closed and he became trapped.
The customer was accessing his safety deposit box in the basement of the World Diamond Tower when the doors closed and he became trapped. CBS New York's Zinnia Maldonado reports from the scene.
CBS New York's Zinnia Maldonado spent the morning live on the scene, where first responders said the vault opened automatically on a timer around 6:15 a.m., setting the man free after nearly 12 hours.
A person has been rescued after spending the night trapped inside a bank vault in Midtown, Manhattan. Fire officials share an update from the scene.
CBS New York has learned the person is a customer who has been trapped in there for nearly 10 hours. Zinnia Maldonado has a live update from the scene.
Police say minutes before the woman was pushed Wednesday, it appeared the same suspect screamed at a 26-year-old man, then punched that second victim and broke his jaw. CBS New York's John Dias has the details.
The 30-year-old victim, who was on her way to work at the time, is in critical condition with major head injuries.
There are new developments in the subway push in Midtown that critically injured a woman Wednesday. As CBS New York's Dave Carlin reports, police say a suspect has been taken into custody in New Jersey. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3QlNV8O
Police say a suspect accused in a subway push that critically injured a woman in Midtown has been taken into custody. CBS New York's Dave Carlin reports. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3QlNV8O
Investigators say the suspect, 39-year-old Sabir Jones, is known to police and has a prior arrest. Meanwhile, the 33-year-old victim is in critical condition with major head injuries. CBS New York's Zinnia Maldonado has the latest on the investigation.
Investigators say the suspect is no stranger to place, as the woman remains in critical condition. CBS New York's Zinnia Maldonado has the latest on the case.
The search continues for the man who pushed a woman into a moving subway in Midtown on Wednesday afternoon. CBS New York's Jennifer Bisram reports. Read more: https://cbsn.ws/3S6EfjW
The city says the Open Streets initiative in December 2022 increased spending by nearly 7% at Midtown shops.
Organizers called Mayor Eric Adams' prayer vigil in Midtown earlier Monday an event of unity and of mourning.
The event in Crown Heights happened hours after Mayor Eric Adams held a prayer vigil for Israel in Midtown. CBS New York's Ali Bauman reports.
The NYPD says they got a call from a family member of a student who said a 15-year-old had a gun on them.
Officials say James Hadley, a New Jersey coach and educator, may have assaulted other victims.
Children and adults were hurt Tuesday when a fire broke out at a Bronx building, where parents said a day care is located.
A woman was stabbed multiple times in a seemingly random attack in Queens on Monday, police say.
A rooftop fire in Midtown Manhattan sent black smoke into the air near the start of the St. Patrick's Day Parade.
Tens of thousands of customers lost power across the New York-New Jersey area as severe weather whipped through the region.
Children and adults were hurt Tuesday when a fire broke out at a Bronx building, where parents said a day care is located.
A woman was stabbed multiple times in a seemingly random attack in Queens on Monday, police say.
A rooftop fire in Midtown Manhattan sent black smoke into the air near the start of the St. Patrick's Day Parade.
Tens of thousands of customers lost power across the New York-New Jersey area as severe weather whipped through the region.
The 2026 St. Patrick's Day Parade took place Tuesday in Manhattan, with numerous street closures along the parade route.
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.
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.
Jeanne Hengemuhle has made history as the first woman in charge of the New Jersey State Police.
A Palestinian woman who had been living and working in Paterson, New Jersey, has been released after a year in ICE custody.
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.
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.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani is moving to lower the speed limit around hundreds of schools in New York City as part of a major escalation of the Vision Zero initiative.
A judge blocked a set of changes to the childhood vaccine schedule recommended by allies of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, dealing a setback to the Trump administration's efforts to overhaul federal vaccine policy.
With oil markets paralyzed by the U.S.-Iran war, the Trump administration says it could escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz — a massive undertaking that experts say could already be in the preparatory stages.
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."
Jack Hughes had three assists, and the Devils dented the Bruins' playoff chances by beating them 4-3 in overtime Monday night.
Deni Avdija and Toumani Camara each scored 18 points, and the Trail Blazers coasted to 114-95 victory over the Nets on Monday night.
Alex Laferriere had a goal and two assists to lead the Los Angeles Kings to a 4-1 win over the New York Rangers on Monday night.
The Jets will receive a 2027 sixth-round draft pick from the Chiefs and pick up $7 million of Fields' guaranteed $10 million salary.
The top 16 seeds in the 68-team women's NCAA field will host first- and second-round games, with the regional rounds being played at two neutral sites for the fourth straight year.
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.
CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn says temperatures will jump back up into the 50s by Saturday and will stick around through Sunday.
A diner on Long Island is back open for business after a fire forced it to shut down. It's been a long journey, but as CBS News New York's John Dias shows us, it's not just the menu that's bringing customers back.
CBS News New York's Nick Caloway got a preview of the technology and shows us how it works.
Gotham FC announced they will play the Washington Spirit this summer at Citi Field.
CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer has more on what this means going forward.
