DOE Delays Opening Of Manhattan School Building After Electrical Explosion
The New York City Department of Education has decided to delay opening a downtown Manhattan school building after an electrical explosion caused the building to catch fire.
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The New York City Department of Education has decided to delay opening a downtown Manhattan school building after an electrical explosion caused the building to catch fire.
The NYPD is making its presence known at the 57th Street and 7th Avenue subway station in Midtown as a 60-year-old victim recovers from another slashing attack.
Family members of the victims will take part in a ceremony near the North Pool of the 9/11 memorial at the World Trade Center in downtown Manhattan at around noon.
Crowds of fans gathered outside of Sony Entertainment Headquarters in New York City on Friday, demanding the company release pop singer Kesha from her contract.
According to authorities, fire was reported at 40 Irving Place on East 16th Street in the Gramercy Park section of Manhattan at around 11 p.m. Thursday.
"Project Heat," created by Tiffon "Pop" Dunn, blends storytelling and reality to portray life in the East New York housing development.
The law requires restaurants to place a salt shaker logo next to items that top the recommended daily limit of sodium.
According to police, a northbound Amtrak train made an emergency stop in Aberdeen, Maryland after Sheera Lowe, of Philadelphia, went into labor
The Landmarks Preservation Commission is moving to protect 30 properties that have been on their list for decades.
A man has been arrested after allegedly pulling a replica pistol out at a Port Authority police officer.
Gregory Cucchiara, of Queens, was convicted of second-degree murder last month and sentenced in Queens on Tuesday.
A suspect in connection to a slashing attack on a restaurant worker in Greenwich Village last week is in custody, according to police.
The settlement was confidential, but the amount of the payment was disclosed in court documents filed in Surrogate's Court on Staten Island.
The measure would allow free parking at meters for around 35 additional days per year, including President's Day, Martin Luther King Day and Veteran's Day.
The social media photos mentioned in court documents include one showing 50 Cent lying in bed with bundles of $100 bills.
New York City is demanding more than $20,000 in training costs for NYPD officer Jerome Schulman.
The pay hike would raise the salaries of City Council members from $112,000 to $148,500 a year, while making the position a full-time job.
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Friends and family will gather at the Brooklyn Funeral Home in Brownsville at around 1 p.m. to say goodbye to three victims of a fatal stabbing in Staten Island last week.
A man and woman have been charged in an attack on a visitor from Arkansas who refused to buy apparently fake tickets to the Statue of Liberty.
U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer is slamming a White House proposal that would cut nearly $300 million from the $600 million allocated for counterterrorism programs across the country.
After several weeks of rapidly changing temperatures, snow storms and winds this winter, some roads aren't looking pretty.
Apple Inc. CEO Tim Cook says his company will resist a federal magistrate's order to hack its own users in connection with the investigation of the San Bernardino, California shootings.
Cuomo's proposal would give workers 12 weeks of job-protected paid parental leave for the care of a new child or for the care of a sick relative.
Lan Shui Yu has been charged with second-degree murder and criminal possession of a knife in connection with a dispute that killed Jian-Yang Zhang, 41, police said.
The move would reduce the minimum uninsured motorist coverage for ride-share services from $1.5 million to as low as $35,000.
Aerial shots of the blaze appear to show a portion of the building on East Main Street collapsed overnight.
New York Mets slugger Juan Soto is scheduled to undergo an MRI after he left Friday night's game against the San Francisco Giants with right calf tightness.
Francisco Alvarez homered twice and rookie Nolan McLean retired his first 15 batters as the New York Mets snapped a three-game skid Friday night with a 10-3 rout of the San Francisco Giants.
President Trump ordered the Department of Homeland Security to find a way to pay "each and every employee" of the agency.
Easter weekend kicks 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.
Stony Brook University professor Timothy Glotch is one of 10 scientists selected to shape research plans for NASA's next Artemis missions.
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Social media influencers are driving a dangerous trend of people trespassing to explore abandoned buildings, New York State Police say.
Easter weekend kicks off with May-like weather in the New York area before rain returns for the holiday.
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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.
Aerial shots of the blaze appear to show a portion of the building on East Main Street collapsed overnight.
Easter weekend kicks 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.
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.
A pastor in New Jersey was taken into custody by immigration agents while working at his day job, according to church members.
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.
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The New York Knicks routed the Chicago Bulls 136-96 on Friday night in a game they led by 47 points.
The surging Hawks routed the Nets 141-107 on Friday night for their fourth straight victory and 18th in 20 games.
The Flyers beat the Islanders 3-1 on Friday night to move within one point of the Islanders for third place in the Metropolitan Division.
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.
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The Center for Brooklyn History showcase examines the Battle of Brooklyn through rare maps, paintings, and historical artifacts from the American Revolutionary War.
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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.
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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.
A triple-threat cast performs the biggest showstoppers from the best musicals in this Broadway production. CBS News New York's Dave Carlin reports.
CBS News New York's John Elliott spends the morning at the Jacob Javits Convention Center on the first weekend of the 2026 New York International Auto Show.
The Fresh Air Fund has been hosting free summer camps for kids living in New York City for nearly 150 years. CEO Lisa Gitelson discusses the benefits and how parents can choose the best option for their kids.
Paterson firefighters battled intense flames coming from the entire building on East Main Street.
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