Gas main leak in Morningside Heights prompts evacuations
There was a major gas leak after a high-pressure gas line was struck in Manhattan's Morningside Heights just before 11 a.m. Wednesday. CBS News New York's Zinnia Maldonado reports.
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There was a major gas leak after a high-pressure gas line was struck in Manhattan's Morningside Heights just before 11 a.m. Wednesday. CBS News New York's Zinnia Maldonado reports.
Authorities responded to 3081 Broadway, between West 122nd Street and LaSalle Street just before 11 a.m. Wednesday.
There was a major gas leak after a high-pressure gas line was struck in Manhattan's Morningside Heights just before 11 a.m. Wednesday.
Many people living in Morningside Heights are outraged over what they're calling poor planning by the city. It's cherry blossom season in New York, but a popular viewing spot is closed. CBS News New York's John Dias explains.
The Columbia University student who fled the country shortly after ICE agents came to her door last week is speaking out.
The arrest of a Columbia University graduate student and activist over the weekend has put a spotlight on First Amendment and immigration rights.
A big crowd gathered in Foley Square on Monday afternoon in support of Khalil, who was arrested over the weekend by ICE agents. The move has created a debate about First Amendment protections. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner and Tim McNicholas report.
This was Barnard's second protest in a week over the expulsion of two students, whom police sources say distributed hateful fliers during a class about Israel. CBS News New York's Christina Fan has the latest.
Approximately 50 pro-Palestinian protesters were demonstrating in the library on Wednesday afternoon, police said. CBS News New York's Ali Bauman has the latest.
Approximately 50 pro-Palestinian protesters were demonstrating in the library on Wednesday afternoon, police said. CBS News New York's Ali Bauman has the latest.
What is known as College Walk through the heart of Columbia University is now at the heart of a legal battle.
What is known as College Walk through the heart of Columbia University is now at the heart of a legal battle. CBS News New York's Dave Carlin explains why.
The Riverside Church of New York announced this week plans to close its Weekday School after 95 years of caring for local children.
Families in Morningside Heights are rallying to save the nursery school inside the historic Riverside Church of New York. The church announced this week it would close the Weekday School, which has served neighborhood children since 1930, next summer. CBS News New York's Jessi Mitchell reports.
The Cathedral of St. John the Divine has its famous organ back just in time for the Christmas season, after it was damaged in a fire five years ago. CBS News New York's Kristie Keleshian reports.
CBS News New York's Jessica Moore spoke to people on both sides of the issue.
The statue was doused with red paint just before noon on Tuesday, the first day of classes. Chopper 2's Jim Smith reports.
Protests of the Israel-Hamas war were being held Tuesday outside Columbia University on the first day of classes.
A New York City artist returned to her childhood favorite restaurant to restore a ceiling mural damaged in a flood.
A Greek artist left his mark on a Morningside Heights restaurant decades ago. Now, a young woman inspired by his work is on a mission to restore his vision. CBS News New York's Jessi Mitchell reports.
Columbia University is restricting access to its main campus in New York City amid reports of potential disruptions on college campuses across the U.S. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
Columbia University is restricting access to the Morningside Heights campus amid reports of potential disruptions on college campuses nationwide.
Columbia University is limiting campus access to only those with a school ID or pre-registered guests.
Mayor Eric Adams issued a stern warning to Columbia University protesters to leave the area Tuesday after demonstrators occupied a building overnight, prompting the school to threaten them with expulsion.
The students were warned they would be suspended if they didn't pack up the nearly two-week-old encampment on the main lawn of the campus in Upper Manhattan. CBS New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
A suspect is in custody after a stabbing in the NYC subway Monday morning. It happened just after 6 a.m. aboard a southbound 1 train at the 145th Street station.
A flood watch has been issued for parts of NYC and New Jersey today due to downpours and thunderstorms.
G train riders in Brooklyn and Queens are facing another round of service disruptions on nights and weekends.
The New York City Council is set to vote Monday on a series of bills to improve working conditions for food delivery workers.
Sources tell CBS News New York former Gov. Andrew Cuomo plans to stay in the New York City mayoral race as an independent candidate.
A suspect is in custody after a stabbing in the NYC subway Monday morning. It happened just after 6 a.m. aboard a southbound 1 train at the 145th Street station.
A flood watch has been issued for parts of NYC and New Jersey today due to downpours and thunderstorms.
G train riders in Brooklyn and Queens are facing another round of service disruptions on nights and weekends.
The New York City Council is set to vote Monday on a series of bills to improve working conditions for food delivery workers.
Sources tell CBS News New York former Gov. Andrew Cuomo plans to stay in the New York City mayoral race as an independent candidate.
A flood watch has been issued for parts of NYC and New Jersey today due to downpours and thunderstorms.
Insurance experts warn property insurance premiums will climb even higher than they already are.
In the evening, we'll see another round of showers and thunderstorms develop, particularly off to our south.
Severe weather caused damage across the region Tuesday, even triggering a tornado warning in parts of New Jersey.
Heavy downpours may suddenly occur and lead to flash flooding Tuesday in the Tri-State Area.
A flood watch has been issued for parts of NYC and New Jersey today due to downpours and thunderstorms.
MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, came alive Sunday with excitement for the FIFA Club World Cup Final.
President Trump attended the FIFA Club World Cup final Sunday at MetLife Stadium, giving him a preview of what's in store next year when the U.S., Mexico and Canada host the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The decision ends an 11-year battle in the Jersey Shore town.
A woman was saved from the roof of her burning home in Somerset County, New Jersey after saving everyone else in the home.
A teenager who was fleeing from police was killed after he was struck by a driver on Long Island, the NYPD says.
Police say a dangerous batch of drugs is connected to multiple fatal overdoses in Coram.
A Long Island grandmother has a license plate that somehow matches the numbers as an NYPD patrol car. She says she's being billed for tolls that are not hers.
Insurance experts warn property insurance premiums will climb even higher than they already are.
A Long Island family says their town is to blame for delays on reconstruction plans after a driver crashed into their home.
Sources tell CBS News New York former Gov. Andrew Cuomo plans to stay in the New York City mayoral race as an independent candidate.
"I think they just don't know," said Sen. Rand Paul, who chairs the Senate committee that released its final report Sunday on Secret Service failures around the assassination attempt.
New York Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado is seeking to replace Gov. Kathy Hochul, who is up for reelection in 2026.
President Trump attended the FIFA Club World Cup final Sunday at MetLife Stadium, giving him a preview of what's in store next year when the U.S., Mexico and Canada host the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
"This report reveals a disturbing pattern of communication failures and negligence that culminated in a preventable tragedy," Sen. Rand Paul wrote in the report.
Protesters rallied outside Trump Tower in NYC over the federal government's plan to end the 988 suicide prevention lifeline's option for LGBTQ+ youth.
Mount Sinai's Waldman Melanoma and Skin Cancer Center uses relatively new screening technology to detect and monitor spots.
Novo Nordisk said it will stop selling Wegovy on Hims & Hers, claiming the telehealth company sold knockoff versions of the weight-loss drug.
A Long Island teenager says a Navy SEAL museum and the people who run it inspired him to overcome an unthinkable challenge.
The clock is ticking on United Healthcare and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center to reach a contract agreement or thousands of patients could lose coverage for much-needed care.
Rise Up NYC, the free concert series that launched in 2022, is returning to the five boroughs this summer.
Organizers say the event is likely going to be New York City's largest dance music festival, with some 50,000 fans in attendance.
During a remote hearing in the Sean "Diddy" Combs case in Manhattan on Tuesday, a judge said the music mogul will face sentencing on Oct. 3.
With the release of Bad Bunny's new video for the song "NUEVAYoL," the Valencia Bakery in the Bronx is getting a lot of recognition.
Sean "Diddy" Combs' lawyer says the music mogul got a standing ovation from fellow prisoners when he returned to the federal lockup in Brooklyn after the verdict.
MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey, came alive Sunday with excitement for the FIFA Club World Cup Final.
Nick Loftin secures a 3-2 win for the Kansas City Royals over the New York Mets on Sunday with a walk-off single.
Shota Imanaga led the Chicago Cubs to a 4-1 victory over the New York Yankees on Sunday.
The match at Centre Court was the second-straight final between Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner.
President Trump attended the FIFA Club World Cup final Sunday at MetLife Stadium, giving him a preview of what's in store next year when the U.S., Mexico and Canada host the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
It's now been six months since the massive fire at the apartments at 2910 Wallace Ave. left hundreds of people displaced.
A frustrated Brooklyn homeowner reached out to CBS News New York for help about a dangerous tree outside her home.
Concerns with a so-called open-air drug market in the South Bronx continue to soar.
Brooklyn Botanic Garden has opened a centennial exhibit celebrating its internationally respected bonsai collection.
With the release of Bad Bunny's new video for the song "NUEVAYoL," the Valencia Bakery in the Bronx is getting a lot of recognition.
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.
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.
Tens of thousands of people flooded Manhattan streets on June 2, 2024 for the 60th annual Israel Day on Fifth Parade.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
With the joys of summer comes the nuisance of bugs and the risk that some of them pose to humans. Dr. Mallika Marshall is on call and explains the risks and what you should do if bit.
Meanwhile, the president says he's going to be making a big announcement about Russia.
The New England Thruway is closed in the northbound direction for the Monday a.m. commute.
The new legislation would increase pay for grocery delivery workers and include proposed tipping options for customers. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook has the details.
The former New York governor is keeping a close eye on polling numbers and has a proposal for his challengers. CBS News New York's Christina Fan has the details.
