Tony Awards: Meet the nominees, Brandon Uranowitz
Brandon Uranowitz is a Tony Award nominee for "Leopoldstadt", the Tom Stoppard play about a Jewish family fighting antisemitism in Vienna, Austria, during World War II.
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Brandon Uranowitz is a Tony Award nominee for "Leopoldstadt", the Tom Stoppard play about a Jewish family fighting antisemitism in Vienna, Austria, during World War II.
Brandon Uranowitz is a Tony Award nominee for "Leopoldstadt", the Tom Stoppard play about a Jewish family fighting antisemitism in Vienna, Austria during World War II. Uranowitz told CBS2 the play is deeply personal for him.
Wildfire smoke in the New York City area is clearing out just in time for several big events, including one of the biggest horse races of the year.
Wildfire smoke in the New York City area is clearing out just in time for several big events, including one of the biggest horse races of the year, CBS2's Christina Fan reports.
The American Pet Products Association estimates nearly $144 billion will be spent on pets this year. Two New York businesses are catering to both dogs and their owners.
After days of haze-filled skies, New Yorkers welcome the opportunity to spend some time outside this weekend.
New York City's improved air quality comes at a good time with lots of outdoor events going on this weekend. As CBS2's Alecia Reid reports, New Yorkers are happy to spend some time outside.
They're meant to improve communication skills when applying for jobs and help protect them from predatory employers.
More than 500 asylum seekers across New York City have enrolled in classes to learn how to speak English.
The air quality in New York City is clearing up just in time for a giant music festival. CBS2's Steve Overmyer reports it's put New Yorkers in a better mood and given some a new appreciation for being outside.
A judge granted a request from media organizations to reveal their identities, but gave Santos time to appeal.
Police said the suspects punched and kicked the 13-year-old boy before taking off with his hat and one of his shoes.
Neighbors said Bario's Pizzeria is an institution in Heartland Village.
While the air quality in New York City is showing a major improvement, a health advisory remains in effect, CBS2's Doug Williams reports.
An Air Quality Alert remains in place due to the smoke from the raging wildfires in Canada.
A group of NYU students who study air pollution says the last couple days, toxic air has become more concentrated.
The bill creates a residential curbside collection program for composting, similar to what we do with recycling.
Big changes are on the way for how New Yorkers throw out their trash. The City Council passed a bill that makes composting a requirement. It's part of the city's effort to cut down on its carbon footprint. CBS2's Kristie Keleshian explains when this will be rolled out and how.
New York City's toxic air is also hazardous for those taking the subway. CBS2's Alecia Reid explains a recent NYU study shows commuters could be inhaling extremely dangerous air.
Despite New York City's improving air quality, people are still feeling the effects of the haze. CBS2's Ali Bauman reports.
Even though the situation had improved Thursday, a haze could still be seen as it sat over the New York City skyline. CBS2's Ali Bauman reports.
Many are asking what's causing this unprecedented problem.
New York City had the worst air quality ever recorded here Wednesday. CBS2's Nick Caloway spoke to experts about the role climate change played in this dangerous air.
The air in New York City may have looked better Thursday, but doctors say you still need to take precautions when you head outside. CBS2's Alice Gainer reports.
Composting in New York City will soon be mandatory.
Kevin Durant had 22 points and a season-high 11 assists, Amen Thompson scored 23 points and the Rockets beat the Nets 120-96 on Thursday night.
Dylan Guenther had his first career hat trick and added an assist and the Mammoth topped the Islanders 7-2 on Thursday.
Police say just hours into the new year, the body of a 55-year-old rideshare driver was found inside a car near the Cross Bronx Expressway.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is banking on his pick to lead the Department of Transportation to help him with his plan to make buses faster.
Less than two hours after his inauguration, Mamdani said he signed three executive orders designed to put pressure on landlords and fast-track housing development.
Police say just hours into the new year, the body of a 55-year-old rideshare driver was found inside a car near the Cross Bronx Expressway.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is banking on his pick to lead the Department of Transportation to help him with his plan to make buses faster.
Less than two hours after his inauguration, Mamdani said he signed three executive orders designed to put pressure on landlords and fast-track housing development.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani made bold promises for his administration in his first speech.
New York City and the state will enact several new laws in 2026, primarily pertaining to employment, health care and consumer protection.
The first morning of 2026 featured a few rounds of snow across the Tri-State Area.
The last day of 2025 will feature a blend of clouds and sun in New York City.
Here's how to stream Times Square New Year's Eve performances on Wednesday night and the ball drop ushering in 2026.
Some flurries or a snow shower will be possible on New Year's Eve, both in the morning and as we approach midnight.
All of New York City was under a dense fog advisory Monday morning, with warmer air in place after freezing rain in the Tri-State Area.
The first morning of 2026 featured a few rounds of snow across the Tri-State Area.
Toll increases on the PA Turnpike, NJ Turnpike, Garden State Parkway and Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission bridges go into effect in the first week 2026.
The last day of 2025 will feature a blend of clouds and sun in New York City.
Here's how to stream Times Square New Year's Eve performances on Wednesday night and the ball drop ushering in 2026.
Police in Wayne, New Jersey, responded to reports of shots fired at the Willowbrook Mall on Tuesday night.
New York City and the state will enact several new laws in 2026, primarily pertaining to employment, health care and consumer protection.
Here's how to stream Times Square New Year's Eve performances on Wednesday night and the ball drop ushering in 2026.
A Long Island community is grieving after a young man was killed while working at a CVS on Christmas Day -- a shift he wasn't even scheduled to work.
All of New York City was under a dense fog advisory Monday morning, with warmer air in place after freezing rain in the Tri-State Area.
A First Alert Weather Day has been issued through 2 a.m. Monday due to the lingering threat of freezing rain in the northern suburbs of NYC.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is banking on his pick to lead the Department of Transportation to help him with his plan to make buses faster.
Less than two hours after his inauguration, Mamdani said he signed three executive orders designed to put pressure on landlords and fast-track housing development.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani made bold promises for his administration in his first speech.
New York City and the state will enact several new laws in 2026, primarily pertaining to employment, health care and consumer protection.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani gave his inaugural address Thursday afternoon outside City Hall, speaking for nearly 25 minutes to a crowd of about 4,000 spectators.
Brooklyn-based Maimonides Health is merging with NYC Health + Hospitals, New York City health leaders announced.
New Jersey state health officials are warning of potential measles exposures at Newark Liberty International Airport before Christmas.
Thousands of new flu cases in New York led to a 38% jump from the previous week, according to state health officials.
A spike in measles cases in Rockland County has New York health officials urging families to get vaccinated.
Researchers on Long Island say they've found physical evidence of PTSD in World Trade Center first responders.
Here are the significant books, films and characters joining the list of works in the public domain on Jan. 1, 2026.
Here's what to know about the lineup of performances scheduled for New Year's Eve, as crowds gather in Times Square to ring in 2026.
Isiah Whitlock Jr. is perhaps best known for his role as state Sen. R. Clayton "Clay" Davis on HBO's "The Wire."
Smith previously played young Nala in "The Lion King" on Broadway.
The singer said an MRI showed a cancerous spot on one of his lungs after he recovered from a lengthy bout of bronchitis.
Kevin Durant had 22 points and a season-high 11 assists, Amen Thompson scored 23 points and the Rockets beat the Nets 120-96 on Thursday night.
Dylan Guenther had his first career hat trick and added an assist and the Mammoth topped the Islanders 7-2 on Thursday.
The NHL is hosting its first outdoor game in Florida on Friday.
Julian Champagnie had a career-high 36 points and the Spurs rallied to beat the Knicks 134-132 on Wednesday night in a rematch of the NBA Cup final.
Luke Hughes scored the go-ahead goal 4:45 into the third period and the Devils scored three times in a 1:56 span in a 3-2 win over the Blue Jackets on Wednesday night.
Drumming, dance and hands-on workshops marked the 18th year the Brooklyn Children's Museum is hosting what leaders call New York City's largest family Kwanzaa festival.
Federal funding cuts have left local organizations struggling to meet growing needs, prompting a borough-wide fundraising push to support food access, housing and other essential services.
What began as a middle school project has grown into hundreds of handwritten messages left across New York City, offering encouragement to strangers and revealing how a small gesture can resonate for weeks.
NYC says center-running bus lanes will speed up commutes and improve safety on one of Brooklyn's busiest corridors, but critics aren't so sure.
Nine Brooklyn Football Club partner bars are collecting shelf-stable food and winter coats to benefit 10 local schools.
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 John Elliott says the cold temperatures will stick around into early next week.
The killing of the 55-year-old was one of at least six shootings across the city on the first day of 2026. CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo reports.
It happened at around 6:30 p.m. on East 236th Street in the Wakefield section. The victims was taken to Jacobi Hospital and is expected to be okay. The search continues for the gunman. CBS News New York's Dick Brennan reports.
The mayor said it broke out just before 5 p.m. on Thursday. As CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner reports, several families were not able to go home on New Year's Day.
CBS News New York's Dick Brennan and Naveen Dhaliwal look back at Mamdani's speech and the signature moments from the block party on Thursday celebrating his election.
