1991 murder victim identified as mom who went missing after child's party
A woman has been identified as Judy Rodriguez more than three decades after her body was found covered by a board in New York City.
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A woman has been identified as Judy Rodriguez more than three decades after her body was found covered by a board in New York City.
Jimmy Carter's work with Habitat for Humanity started in 1984 with the renovation of the Mascot Flats building in New York City.
Back in 1984, Carter had been a former president for about three years when he came to New York and spent a week helping to renovate the six-story Mascot Flats building on the Lower East Side. CBS News New York's Nick Caloway reports.
The New York City Police Department says it will have a "tremendous" amount of security around Times Square for New Year's Eve. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
An estimated one million revelers are expected to pack the Crossroads of the World to see the ball drop Tuesday night. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner has a look at the security and other preparations already underway.
New York City officials discuss security plans for the 2025 celebration in Times Square.
A small business owner whose booth went up in flames in Herald Square is struggling financially, but has the mindset to bounce back.
Some New Yorkers think 2025 will be better than 2024. Others, not so much.
Marcia Kramer and Dick Brennan discuss the potential impact of congestion pricing and more to watch for in 2025.
Marcia Kramer and Dick Brennan discuss 2024's biggest headlines and what 2025 may hold on this episode of "The Point with Marcia Kramer."
Emma and Liam top the list of New Yorkers' favorite baby names for another year, the NYC Department of Health says.
Police are searching for the gunman who shot an killed a man overnight in Hell's Kitchen. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
Prosecutors say Sebastian Zapeta used a lighter to set the unidentified woman's clothes on fire as she slept inside a train car. CBS News New York's Hannah Kliger reports.
An elderly Bronx woman who weathered unbearable conditions in her NYCHA unit just got the keys to a brand new apartment. CBS News New York's Kristie Keleshian reports.
Organizers screwed the last crystals onto the ball that will usher in the new year in Times Square for a final time. CBS News New York's Jennifer Bisram reports.
Fire marshals say cooking oil caused a fire that damaged shops at the Bryant Park holiday market in Manhattan. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
At one point last year, New York City was seeing hundreds of new migrants arriving every day. City leaders anticipated a multibillion dollar budget impact from the influx. That steady stream of newcomers has now slowed, and CBS News New York's Jessi Mitchell shows us how they're settling and expressing themselves with some assistance.
The crystal ball for Times Square's New Year's Eve celebration was just unveiled. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
It's believed the fire at the Bryant Park holiday market in Manhattan started inside a booth and spread from there.
With congestion pricing set to start on Jan. 5, the MTA now says it has the right to hike the prices even more on gridlock alert days.
However, Gov. Kathy Hochul says "under no circumstances" will she allow it to happen. The controversial tolling plan begins on Jan. 5. CBS News New York's Kristie Keleshian has the story.
The Broadway revival of "Gypsy" was canceled again after reports of an illness sweeping through the cast.
Here's where to bring your Christmas trees for New York City Mulchfest this year.
Stores are busy the day after Christmas, so make sure you're paying attention to their return policies. CBS News New York's Derick Waller reports.
Mulchfest, New York City's tradition of recycling Christmas trees, is returning after the 2024 holidays.
The Knicks broke a four-game losing streak without breaking a sweat, crushing the Nets 120-66 on Wednesday night.
An audit for the Hackensack School District uncovered a $17 million budget gap for the 2025-2026 academic year and a projected $24 million gap for the next.
A former Bronx middle school gym teacher has pleaded not guilty to raping a 14-year-old girl.
Twice this week, swastikas have been found painted all over a playground at Gravesend Park in Brooklyn.
A critical seasonal blood shortage is prompting renewed calls for New Yorkers to donate.
A former Bronx middle school gym teacher has pleaded not guilty to raping a 14-year-old girl.
Twice this week, swastikas have been found painted all over a playground at Gravesend Park in Brooklyn.
A critical seasonal blood shortage is prompting renewed calls for New Yorkers to donate.
Homeless encampments are still a critical problem in New York City, and it remains to be seen how Mayor Zohran Mamdani will deal with them.
A list of the most dangerous roads in New York is out, and four of them are on Long Island.
Residents are feeling the cold weather, but there will be a slight break Thursday. All eyes are on the weekend with the possibility of a winter storm.
Dangerously cold weather is gripping the Tri-State Area with little relief as the frigid temperatures continue into the weekend.
Many dangers lurk when the temperature plummets, including hypothermia, frostbite and even a heart attack.
The weekend of snow in the New York City area finally wrapped up overnight, but don't let it fool you. Temperatures are about to plummet.
Snow fell in New York City and across the Tri-State Area on Sunday morning and evening, leaving a good amount to measure in its wake.
An audit for the Hackensack School District uncovered a $17 million budget gap for the 2025-2026 academic year and a projected $24 million gap for the next.
While clothing isn't subject to sales tax in New Jersey, Skims collected it from customers. The company will now be issuing refunds.
Residents are feeling the cold weather, but there will be a slight break Thursday. All eyes are on the weekend with the possibility of a winter storm.
A New Jersey family has been reunited with their beloved dog that was lost when their car was stolen.
The New York Giants officially introduced their new head coach John Harbaugh Tuesday.
A list of the most dangerous roads in New York is out, and four of them are on Long Island.
A Long Island woman has been charged after officials say more than 100 cats were rescued from deplorable conditions at her West Islip home.
Residents are feeling the cold weather, but there will be a slight break Thursday. All eyes are on the weekend with the possibility of a winter storm.
Dangerously cold weather is gripping the Tri-State Area with little relief as the frigid temperatures continue into the weekend.
The weekend of snow in the New York City area finally wrapped up overnight, but don't let it fool you. Temperatures are about to plummet.
Homeless encampments are still a critical problem in New York City, and it remains to be seen how Mayor Zohran Mamdani will deal with them.
A list of the most dangerous roads in New York is out, and four of them are on Long Island.
The New York State Department of Motor Vehicles is going dark for five days in February to upgrade computer systems that date back six decades.
A judge on Wednesday threw out the boundaries of the only congressional seat in New York City represented by a Republican.
President Trump said he will not be imposing tariffs against European countries over their objections to his efforts to acquire Greenland.
Striking New York City nurses are set to return to the bargaining table Thursday, the New York State Nurses Association said.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders joined striking New York City nurses on the picket line Tuesday.
New York City's largest nurses strike is now in Week 2 and it appears negotiations toward a deal remain at a standstill.
Negotiators for major New York City hospitals and the state nurses union returned to the bargaining table as the city's largest nurses strike enters a fifth day.
Nurses continue to hold the picket line as the largest nurses' strike in New York City history is on its third day with no end in sight.
The 2026 Songwriters Hall of Fame inductees were revealed on "CBS Mornings" on Wednesday. See the full list.
Channing Tatum is bringing "Magic Mike Live" to New York City, promising to "turn up the gas" on the popular show.
Kianna Underwood, a former Nickelodeon child actress, was identified as the woman killed in a hit-and-run in Brooklyn.
John Forté, the Grammy-nominated musician known for his work with the Fugees, was found dead in his home in Massachusetts.
The 2026 Golden Globes honored the standouts in both film and television from last year. See the full list of winners and nominees.
The Knicks broke a four-game losing streak without breaking a sweat, crushing the Nets 120-66 on Wednesday night.
The Yankees have reportedly agreed to a long-term contract with free agent outfielder Cody Bellinger.
The New York Mets acquired Luis Robert Jr. in a trade with the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday, filling a hole in center field.
Goalie Darcy Kuemper has left the Los Angeles Kings' game against the New York Rangers after a collision in the crease late in the first period.
Carlos Beltrán was a nine-time All-Star during his 20-year MLB career. Andruw Jones was a five-time All-Star and won 10 Gold Gloves.
A critical seasonal blood shortage is prompting renewed calls for New Yorkers to donate.
Puppet shows, peaceful protests and acts of service helped families reflect on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy through a child's perspective.
Nearly 100 tenants from three different buildings managed by A&E Real Estate on the Upper West Side rallied on Monday.
A group in Queens has banded together to revive landlines and give their children a simpler way to socialize.
A city-approved plan to rezone a stretch of Atlantic Avenue is expected to bring thousands of new apartments to Brooklyn, but tenant advocates say the deal falls short for lower-income residents and could accelerate displacement.
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 Lonnie Quinn has your First Alert Forecast for January 21 at 11 p.m.
The mayor of Piscataway, New Jersey, said his government is still trying to secure enough salt for the upcoming snow storm.
A Bergen County, New Jersey, school district says it will have to cut staffing after discovering a multimillion dollar budget gap. CBS News New York's Ali Bauman attended an emotional Board of Education meeting Wednesday.
As the New York City nurses strike continues, support is coming from the patients who relied on their care. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports.
A judge has declared the lines of New York's congressional district held by Rep. Nicole Malliotakis are unconstitutional. As CBS News New York's Dick Brennan reports, it's a ruling that could have major implications for the 2026 midterm election.
