Westfield boy stars in "Oliver!" at New York City Center
Twelve-year-old Benjamin Pajak made his Broadway debut as Winthrop in "The Music Man" last year.
Watch CBS News
Twelve-year-old Benjamin Pajak made his Broadway debut as Winthrop in "The Music Man" last year.
A new report from New York City's Department of Investigation says NYPD overtime hours are increasing the risk of dangerous situations. CBS2's Tim McNicholas reports on the new study.
But there's just one problem: the Big Apple would potentially lose 150,000 parking spaces.
There's a new plan to get piles of trash off the streets of New York City and cut down on rats, but CBS2 political reporter Marcia Kramer says it comes with a price some New Yorkers may not want to pay.
The city estimates by the end of 2024, it will have spent $4.3 billion on services for asylum seekers.
About 100 more asylum seekers arrived in New York City on Wednesday, bused here again by Texas Gov. Gregg Abbott. CBS2's Jessica Moore was in Midtown for their arrival as city leaders grapple with finding adequate resources to help them all.
The bins are meant to help address the rat problem, but they would also mean eliminating some 150,000 parking spots across the city.
Throughout the meeting, tenants and advocates called for a rent decrease, drowning out the board with jeers.
A man died Monday after being put in a chokehold on the subway. Sources tell us a former Marine restrained a passenger who had been acting erratically. CBS2's Ali Bauman obtained video from the incident, and we should warn you, the images may be disturbing.
Protesters stormed the stage Tuesday during a vote over rent hikes for rent-stabilized apartments. While the vote is preliminary, it sets the stage for what's to come. CBS2's Tim McNicholas explains what's next for renters.
Trump will not be in attendance at the hearing, the first in his criminal case since his April 4 arraignment.
A woman who says Donald Trump silently molested her on an airliner in the late 1970s testified in support of the writer who alleges that a flirtatious 1996 encounter with the future president ended in a violent sexual attack.
With more than 59,000 in New York City, Adams says the facts are indisputable.
A major vote Tuesday night will signal whether rent will increase for New York City's 1 million rent-stabilized apartments. CBS2's Tim McNicholas reports.
The 76th Annual Tony Awards, hosted by Ariana DeBose, will air on Sunday, June 11 at 8 p.m. ET exclusively on CBS and Paramount+.
Glitz, glamour and some of the biggest names in entertainment partied at the annual Met Gala. As always, there were some head-turning costumes. CBS2's Ali Bauman reports.
There were many cat-inspired looks at the Met Gala this year.
Here are the most talked-about looks as celebrities made their way across the red carpet.
Here are the most talked-about looks as celebrities made their way across the red carpet.
Here are the most talked-about looks as celebrities made their way across the red carpet.
CBS2's Ali Bauman interviews Jimmy Fallon on the red carpet.
There were many cat-inspired looks on the red carpet, but Doja Cat won the night.
CBS2's Ali Bauman interviews Ben Platt on the red carpet.
CBS2 speaks with actress and screenwriter Michaela Coel at the 2023 Met Gala.
Nicole Kidman speaks with reports as she arrives at the Met Gala.
Oliver Kapanen's decisive goal in the shootout gave the Canadiens a 4-3 win over the Devils for their eighth straight win on Saturday.
Brendan McSorley scored in the sixth minute of second-half stoppage time to rally St. Louis City to a 1-1 draw with New York City FC on Saturday night at Citi Field.
The Carolina Hurricanes beat the New York Islanders 4-3 on Saturday night for their fourth victory in five games.
The New York Red Bulls beat Cincinnati FC 4-2 on Saturday night.
An NYPD officer was struck by a driver and injured during a traffic stop in Brooklyn on Saturday.
An NYPD officer was struck by a driver and injured during a traffic stop in Brooklyn on Saturday.
Tributes continue to pour into Brooklyn, where 7-month-old Kaori Patterson-Moore lost her life in a senseless shooting Wednesday.
New York City's annual Easter Parade and Easter Bonnet Festival returns to Midtown Manhattan on Sunday.
Easter weekend kicked off with May-like weather in the New York area, before rain returns for the holiday.
New York City's attempt to reduce class sizes will likely be pushed back for two years, a state senator told CBS News New York.
Easter weekend kicked off with May-like weather in the New York area, before rain returns for the holiday.
UConn's jaw-dropping buzzer beater catapulted them to the Final Four.
Bridgeport firefighter Terrence Cramer was killed after his girlfriend's ex shot him in a fit of rage at a Connecticut home, according to an arrest warrant.
Jabari Bush is accused of fatally shooting active-duty Bridgeport Firefighter Terrence Cramer in Shelton, police said.
Warmer weather will return to New York City and the surrounding area soon.
The move would reduce the minimum uninsured motorist coverage for ride-share services from $1.5 million to as low as $35,000.
Fire officials are investigating the cause of a multi-alarm fire at a former chemical manufacturer in Paterson, New Jersey.
Easter weekend kicked off with May-like weather in the New York area, before rain returns for the holiday.
With just over one square mile of land, the City of Hoboken says the 2026 FIFA World Cup could be a once-in-a-generation opportunity for homeowners.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill and her family are moving into Drumthwacket, the governor's official residence in Princeton.
Stony Brook University professor Timothy Glotch is one of 10 scientists selected to shape research plans for NASA's next Artemis missions.
A Long Island man accused of shooting his sister in the head with a crossbow pleaded not guilty to attempted murder Thursday.
A Long Island high schooler and his mom are being credited with saving a sleeping neighbor from a house fire.
New York Republican gubernatorial nominee Bruce Blakeman said Tuesday he will sue the state after the Campaign Finance Board denied him matching funds.
The driver accused of striking and killing a Nassau County school crossing guard in February has been arraigned.
The changes were likely to affect Associate Attorney General Stanley Woodward, the No. 3 official at the Justice Department and Harmeet Dhillon, the Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division.
President Trump ordered the Department of Homeland Security to find a way to pay "each and every employee" of the agency.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill and her family are moving into Drumthwacket, the governor's official residence in Princeton.
The search for the second crew member, a weapons system officer, is continuing, two U.S. officials said.
One of the sources said Hegseth wants someone in the role who will implement President Trump and Hegseth's vision for the Army.
What started as a sinus infection left a Long Island teenager fighting for his life, requiring emergency brain surgery.
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 federal judge in New York has tossed out actor Blake Lively's sexual harassment claims against actor Justin Baldoni over their roles in the movie "It Ends With Us," but left intact a claim for retaliation.
Atlanta rapper Gucci Mane was lured to a Dallas studio for a meeting, then allegedly kidnapped and robbed by a group including rappers Pooh Shiesty and Big30.
Megan Thee Stallion was released from a New York City hospital after she got sick during a performance of "Moulin Rouge! The Musical."
The price hike raises the cost of the standard plan with ads by $1 per month and the cost of the standard and premium plans by $2.
Savannah Guthrie stepped back from her NBC duties almost two months ago when her mother, Nancy Guthrie, disappeared. The investigation is ongoing.
Oliver Kapanen's decisive goal in the shootout gave the Canadiens a 4-3 win over the Devils for their eighth straight win on Saturday.
Brendan McSorley scored in the sixth minute of second-half stoppage time to rally St. Louis City to a 1-1 draw with New York City FC on Saturday night at Citi Field.
The Carolina Hurricanes beat the New York Islanders 4-3 on Saturday night for their fourth victory in five games.
The New York Red Bulls beat Cincinnati FC 4-2 on Saturday night.
The Illini held a tight defense against UConn and managed to shrink the Huskies' lead to 6 points with seven minutes left on the clock in the second half.
Preparations for Passover in Brooklyn blend centuries-old rituals with modern traditions unique to each family.
New York has filed a lawsuit against solar company Attyx, saying it didn't just sell panels, it sold promises it couldn't keep.
Long before Manhattan's iconic street grid took shape, an English widow planned a Brooklyn community that helped shape the city today.
The Center for Brooklyn History showcase examines the Battle of Brooklyn through rare maps, paintings, and historical artifacts from the American Revolutionary War.
From World War II to modern mixology, women in Brooklyn fought for their place behind the bar. This Women's History Month, their legacy continues to influence the city's nightlife.
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.
The annual Easter Parade and Easter Bonnet Festival was held in Manhattan on April 20, 2025.
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.
An investigation is underway in Seaside Heights, New Jersey, after multiple homes caught fire early Saturday morning.
Veteran actress Dee Freeman, best known for the CBS hit soap opera "The Young and the Restless," has died at age 66.
CBS News New York's Craig Allen has your First Alert Forecast for April 4 at 6 p.m.
Tributes continue to pour into East Williamsburg, Brooklyn, where 7-month-old Kaori Patterson-Moore lost her life in a senseless shooting Wednesday. The community gathered Saturday to rally around the child's family. CBS News New York's Andrew Ramos reports.
The Artemis II crew is more than halfway to their final destination of the moon.
