Holidays bring Gridlock Alert Days back to NYC; What to know
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.
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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.
Guns were found at a Midtown high school Friday, and police say a tip led them to the discovery. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3RHUSlI
Erik Lochtefeld is back to acting and marathon training after a glioblastoma diagnosis and complex surgery at NYU Langone.
Stocks fell sharply on Wall Street on Thursday as oil prices rose further because of the war with Iran.
The announcement comes amid criticism of DHS spending under Noem, and as Congress has allowed the department's funding to lapse.
The New York City Council is holding a hearing Thursday on sanctuary city laws, and how well agencies are complying, prompting a rally outside City Hall.
A driver is wanted after they struck and killed a young child in Brooklyn and then fled the scene Thursday, New York City police said.
Erik Lochtefeld is back to acting and marathon training after a glioblastoma diagnosis and complex surgery at NYU Langone.
The New York City Council is holding a hearing Thursday on sanctuary city laws, and how well agencies are complying, prompting a rally outside City Hall.
A driver is wanted after they struck and killed a young child in Brooklyn and then fled the scene Thursday, New York City police said.
Two teen girls were rescued from a stuck elevator at NJ Transit's Ninth Street/Congress Street light rail station over the weekend.
Periods of rain will move through the New York area Thursday, but spring temperatures are on the way for the weekend.
Periods of rain will move through the New York area Thursday, but spring temperatures are on the way for the weekend.
Snow and rain will make for messy morning and evening commutes for New Yorkers on Tuesday. It's a First Alert Weather Day.
The Tri-State Area's weekend is looking like a tale of two seasons with both snow and sunshine.
Another round of snow is impacting the Tri-State Area Wednesday, just after a major blizzard dumped more than 2 feet of snow in some parts of New York and New Jersey.
Pet owners should be extra cautious with their pets during and after the major winter snowstorm impacting the New York and New Jersey area.
Two teen girls were rescued from a stuck elevator at NJ Transit's Ninth Street/Congress Street light rail station over the weekend.
Periods of rain will move through the New York area Thursday, but spring temperatures are on the way for the weekend.
Four people were critically injured after an explosion at Savita Naturals in Logan Township, New Jersey, officials said.
Some New Jersey residents are among the Americans in more than a dozen Middle Eastern countries scrambling to get home amid the war with Iran.
On Tuesday morning, FIFA officials marked 100 days until the World Cup 2026 kickoff by lighting up the Empire State Building.
Periods of rain will move through the New York area Thursday, but spring temperatures are on the way for the weekend.
Alleged Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann allegedly used burner phones to contact dozens of sex workers more than 500 times up until the months before his arrest, according to a new court filing.
Some Iranian Americans on Long Island tell CBS News New York they're emotional and praying for a path to freedom as their families abroad grapple with the newly-launched war.
Justin Timberlake is suing Sag Harbor to prevent the release of bodycam video of his 2024 arrest for driving while intoxicated on Long Island.
The Embassy Diner in Bethpage was one of the only establishments open during the February blizzard. The owner generously donated food to dozens of hospital staff members who had to work through the storm.
The announcement comes amid criticism of DHS spending under Noem, and as Congress has allowed the department's funding to lapse.
The New York City Council is holding a hearing Thursday on sanctuary city laws, and how well agencies are complying, prompting a rally outside City Hall.
A new bill could potentially allow for outdoor and public drinking for the duration of the FIFA World Cup in New York this summer.
New York City Councilwoman Vickie Paladino is hiring a lawyer to fight an attempt by the Ethics Committee to censure her because of social media posts it deemed Islamophobic.
Radio host Sid Rosenberg apologized Wednesday for hateful remarks he made about New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
Erik Lochtefeld is back to acting and marathon training after a glioblastoma diagnosis and complex surgery at NYU Langone.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Failed contract agreements between Mount Sinai and Anthem have caused thousands of New York patients to lose in-network care.
New York Attorney General Letitia James' office has ordered NYU Langone Health to resume its Transgender Youth Health Program.
Mount Sinai Health System and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield agreed to temporarily extend their deadline to negotiate a new contract.
Justin Timberlake is suing Sag Harbor to prevent the release of bodycam video of his 2024 arrest for driving while intoxicated on Long Island.
Brian Anthony Moreland is a Tony Award-nominated producer who has worked on numerous hit shows and joins a short list of Black producers working on Broadway.
Pokémon fans across New York City waited in live for special events marking the franchise's 30th anniversary.
Singer-songwriter Neil Sedaka, known for his hits like "Laughter in the Rain," "Breaking Up is Hard to Do" and "Calendar Girl," has died.
Streaming giant Netflix declined to match Paramount Skydance's $31 per share offer for Warner Bros. Discovery.
Cutter Gauthier scored twice in a span of just over three minutes in the first period, backup Ville Husso stopped 42 shots and the Anaheim Ducks beat the New York Islanders 5-1.
The New Jersey Devils beat Toronto 4-3 on Wednesday night, sending the Maple Leafs to their fifth straight loss.
The Oklahoma City Thunder edged the New York Knicks 103-100 on Wednesday night.
Bam Adebayo had 23 points, nine rebounds and six steals, and the Miami Heat beat the Brooklyn Nets 124-98 on Tuesday night in the opener of a two-game series.
The New York Knicks beat the Toronto Raptors 111-95 on Wednesday night for their fifth win in six games.
Erik Lochtefeld is back to acting and marathon training after a glioblastoma diagnosis and complex surgery at NYU Langone.
Manhattan historians recently discovered a link to the Underground Railroad at the Merchant's House Museum.
The National Dance Institute in Harlem hosts a special camp twice a year to bring together dancers with and without special needs for a dance camp, proving anyone can take center stage.
Could New York City's harsh winter weather end up curbing the number of rats? Here's why experts are saying don't count on it.
A Jewish congregation in Brooklyn is fighting to save their historic house of worship.
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.
Two teen girls were rescued from a stuck elevator at NJ Transit's Ninth Street/Congress Street light rail station over the weekend.
The hearing followed a Department of Investigation review that found gaps and insufficient guidance in city agencies' compliance with sanctuary policies and practices. CBS News New York's Ali Bauman reports.
Abby is a 9-year-old domestic medium hair cut who weighs eight pounds. She is a homebody and enjoys sitting on people's lap.
How much longer can Americans expect to see rising costs at the pumps?
As tensions rise in the Middle East following the war with Iran, the NYPD is ramping up security here at home.
