SpaceX launches space station crew on 8-month mission
The two-woman, two-man crew is replacing four other station fliers who came home early last month due to a medical issue one was having.
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The two-woman, two-man crew is replacing four other station fliers who came home early last month due to a medical issue one was having.
Four space station Crew 11 fliers splashed down off the Southern California coast at 3:41 a.m. ET, closing out a 167-day stay in space cut short by a medical issue.
Solar flares and other activity can disrupt radio communications, power grids and navigation signals, according to NASA.
NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Sunita Williams, who were stuck in space for more than nine months, took questions after returning to Earth.
Two astronauts returned to Earth after being stuck in space for nine months. CBS News New York's Dick Brennan reports.
Starliner astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams joined Crew 9 commander Nick Hague and cosmonaut Alexander Gorbunov for their long-awaited return to Earth.
The much anticipated return of two American astronauts is finally happening! NASA Astronauts Barry Wilmore and Sunita Williams launched back in June on a mission that was expected to last eight days. The space craft faced multiple issues, delaying their return. Franklin Institute's Chief Astronomer, Derrick Pitts, breaks down their journey home.
A SpaceX capsule carrying a fresh crew to the space station launched Friday, setting the stage for the Starliner astronauts to finally come home.
It will be visible throughout the United States, something that won't happen for another 20 years. CBS News New York's Kristie Keleshian reports.
March is Women's History Month and what better way to celebrate than by spotlighting trailblazing women like Dr. Kathy Sullivan. Sullivan made history as the first american woman to walk in space in 1984, during her tenure as a NASA Astronaut. She then became the first woman to reach the challenger deep which is the deepest known point in the ocean in 2020. Dr. Sullivan speaks with Mary Calivi about her incredible career.
Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Neptune and Uranus could be visible, but not all can be seen by the naked eye.
Students in Somerset, New Jersey were visited by an astronaut Tuesday before speaking with another astronaut on board the International Space Station. CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock has more on the out-of-this-world experience.
The Wolf Moon will appear full for three days, starting Sunday evening and into Wednesday morning.
This week's full moon is called the Hunter's Moon. It's also a supermoon, which is expected to be the brightest one of the year so far.
The September Harvest Moon will see a partial lunar eclipse, peaking the night of Tuesday, Sept. 17.
Splashdown northwest of Key West, Florida, closed out a mission highlighted by the first non-government civilian spacewalk.
The spacewalkers tested new SpaceX-designed pressure suits that could eventually be used by civilian astronauts on the moon and Mars.
August's full moon, a rare blue moon and supermoon, is lighting up the night sky this week. Here's what time it peaks and where you should look.
The full moon, also known as the Thunder Moon, will last three days, peaking on Sunday morning.
A meteor soared over the Statue of Liberty in NYC and New Jersey, prompting reports of a loud boom and shaking buildings.
A meteor soared over the Statue of Liberty in NYC and New Jersey, prompting reports of a loud boom and shaking buildings.
A dramatic cosmic explosion is expected this summer. NASA says the event will be visible to even the naked eye.
William Anders, who snapped one of the most iconic images of the space age, was killed when his small plane went down off the coast of Washington state.
Millions of Americans looked to the night sky and snapped magical photos and videos of the northern lights this past weekend during the momentous geomagnetic storm.
Astronomy fans figuring out where and what time to see the April 8, 2024, total solar eclipse could check out maps showing the path of totality.
The Albany budget battle that could test whether New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has to raise property taxes began Tuesday with the state Senate and Assembly unveiling their initial wish lists.
A Brooklyn man is facing multiple charges for allegedly pushing two people onto subway tracks on the Upper East Side Sunday.
The Jets are set to acquire quarterback Geno Smith and a seventh-round draft pick from the Raiders.
A Long Island mother accused of driving while impaired in a 2024 wrong-way crash that killed her son 9-year-old son on the Southern State Parkway has been found not competent to stand trial, the Suffolk County DA's office confirmed Tuesday.
Carl Schurz Park near Gracie Mansion was evacuated Tuesday as police investigated a suspicious package. It comes after two teens were arrested for an attempted "an act of ISIS-inspired terrorism."
The Albany budget battle that could test whether New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has to raise property taxes began Tuesday with the state Senate and Assembly unveiling their initial wish lists.
A Brooklyn man is facing multiple charges for allegedly pushing two people onto subway tracks on the Upper East Side Sunday.
The Jets are set to acquire quarterback Geno Smith and a seventh-round draft pick from the Raiders.
A Long Island mother accused of driving while impaired in a 2024 wrong-way crash that killed her son 9-year-old son on the Southern State Parkway has been found not competent to stand trial, the Suffolk County DA's office confirmed Tuesday.
Carl Schurz Park near Gracie Mansion was evacuated Tuesday as police investigated a suspicious package. It comes after two teens were arrested for an attempted "an act of ISIS-inspired terrorism."
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.
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.
The Jets are set to acquire quarterback Geno Smith and a seventh-round draft pick from the Raiders.
Thunderstorms are expected in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut this weekend after severe weather hit the Midwest.
While the money promised by Gov. Mikie Sherrill will help Phillipsburg make sinkhole repairs, it won't be enough to get everyone back in their homes.
The suspect allegedly used Google Translate to threaten to shoot a cashier at Mi Rinconcito Ecuatoriano in Newark.
Americans coming from the Middle East arrived at JFK Airport on Thursday and said the U.S. evacuation plan after attacking Iran was grossly insufficient.
A Long Island mother accused of driving while impaired in a 2024 wrong-way crash that killed her son 9-year-old son on the Southern State Parkway has been found not competent to stand trial, the Suffolk County DA's office confirmed Tuesday.
A three-alarm fire was reported Tuesday morning at West Side Elementary School in Laurel Hollow on Long Island.
Data shows a massive increase in pump-and-dump schemes over the last year. Two traders from New York say it cost them tens of thousands of dollars.
Virtual reality is helping some veterans on Long Island travel the world again without leaving their nursing home.
Many of these Long Islanders believe their section of New York's shoreline is shrinking because of the brutal winter.
The Albany budget battle that could test whether New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has to raise property taxes began Tuesday with the state Senate and Assembly unveiling their initial wish lists.
Carl Schurz Park near Gracie Mansion was evacuated Tuesday as police investigated a suspicious package. It comes after two teens were arrested for an attempted "an act of ISIS-inspired terrorism."
More than 1,000 new seats for New York City's 3-K program were announced Tuesday by Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Tuesday that it would be the "most intense day" of strikes against Iran so far.
The escalating war in Iran is having a serious impact on gas prices. However, there may be hope on the horizon.
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.
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.
A woman was arrested on Sunday for firing multiple shots at the Beverly Hills home of Rihanna, Los Angeles Police Department officials say.
Actress Daryl Hannah explains why the depiction of herself in the FX miniseries "Love Story" is unacceptable in an op-ed in Friday's New York Times.
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.
The Jets are set to acquire quarterback Geno Smith and a seventh-round draft pick from the Raiders.
Mika Zibanejad had two goals and an assist, and the New York Rangers scored on three power plays in a 6-2 win over the Philadelphia Flyers on Monday night.
Baltimore Ravens' tight end Isaiah Likely and All-Pro punter Jordan Stout are following John Harbaugh to the New York Giants, the Associated Press reported.
Minkah Fitzpatrick is coming to the New York Jets and will fill a major need for Aaron Glenn's defense.
John Gibson and Cam Talbot combined to make 31 saves, Dominik Shine scored his first NHL goal and the Red Wings beat the Devils 3-0 on Sunday night.
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.
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.
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.
And the craziest part is it doesn't have a bedroom. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
The mayor issued a plea to residents who apply on Tuesday. CBS News New York's Nick Caloway reports.
As CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner reports, some say they are struggling to get in touch.
While road crews work year-round filling potholes, the more permanent work doesn't start until the spring. CBS News New York's Christine Sloan reports.
Temps hit 80 degrees on Tuesday in some parts of the Tri-State Area, but it's going to be an entirely different story going forward into next week. CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn explains.
