NYC working to digitize records of enslaved people
A new project is underway to help New Yorkers find information of enslaved people in the five boroughs.
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A new project is underway to help New Yorkers find information of enslaved people in the five boroughs.
Two window washers were rescued after their scaffold starting swinging uncontrollably into a Midtown Manhattan skyscraper. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
Prosecutors speak after cartel leader Rafael Caro Quintero, wanted for the killing of a DEA agent in Mexico, pleaded not guilty in NYC.
FDNY members rescued two window washers after their scaffolding started swinging out of control high over Midtown Manhattan.
Two luxury real estate agents and their brother are facing federal sex trafficking charges, accusing them of violently raping and secretly drugging multiple women.
Thursday was a fateful day in New York City politics as two people who could upend the Democratic mayoral primary prepared to enter the fray.
Dozens of Preston High School students, staff and parents protested the decision. CBS News New York's Erica Lunsford reports.
Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo's friends have formed a super PAC to boost his candidacy for New York City mayor.
The number of people living in poverty in New York city has grown to the highest level in seven years, a study by the nonprofit Robin Hood found.
Cuomo appears to be firmly in the conversation to run in a crowded field for the Democratic nomination. All that's left for him to do is have a family confab and formally make an announcement that he's in. CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
Gov. Kathy Hochul and MTA CEO Janno Lieber responded by saying unless a court order is issued the city will continue to collect the tolls. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
The governor spoke during an MTA board meeting on Wednesday. She talked about her trip to the White House and how she plans to take on the Trump administration going forward.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams is asking a federal judge to toss out the corruption case against him, alleging prosecutorial misconduct, even as the Justice Department seeks dismissal of the charges on the Democrat's behalf.
Firefighters are battling a two-alarm fire on the roof of a building in the West Village of Manhattan.
Eighteen people have been treated due to a smoke condition along the 1 subway line in Washington Heights, officials said.
Service is back on, but it was halted for some time as commuters found alternate ways to their destinations. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal has the details.
CBS News New York's Allen Devlin has more on the changes.
Hundreds of Bronx residents have gone nearly a week without heat or hot water while NYC and Con Edison blame each other. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
The proposed Queens Waterfront Greenway would be a federally funded linear park boasting 16 miles of continuous pedestrian and bicycle paths from Long Island City to Whitestone.
Andrew Cuomo picked up another endorsement Monday as Rep. Ritchie Torres urged him to take on Eric Adams in the race for New York City mayor.
New York City officials say they'll soon be able to deploy flip-up flood gates that are being placed underneath the FDR Drive to protect Manhattan from extreme floodwaters.
The closing of the Roosevelt Hotel migrant shelter in Manhattan is a sign the crisis is abating. CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
One person is still missing after a boat capsized near the Ambrose Channel between Staten Island and Queens. CBS News New York's Alice Gainer reports.
As the legal battle over NYC congestion pricing continues, new data shows how much money the tolls have raised so far.
The City Council is considering a bill that would eliminate the NYPD's Criminal Group Database, also known as the gang database.
New York is forming an exploratory committee to evaluate the potential of hosting the Winter Olympics for the first time since 1980.
Councilmember Chris Marte organized the vigil for Romanch Mahajan, the tourist from India killed in last week's horse carriage crash.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
Etan Patz walked out of his New York City home headed for a school bus stop in May of 1979. He never made it to school and has never been found.
"Buy now, pay later" services let shoppers split payments into smaller installments, but missing payments could lead to fees and, in some cases, hurt your credit.
New York is forming an exploratory committee to evaluate the potential of hosting the Winter Olympics for the first time since 1980.
Councilmember Chris Marte organized the vigil for Romanch Mahajan, the tourist from India killed in last week's horse carriage crash.
"Buy now, pay later" services let shoppers split payments into smaller installments, but missing payments could lead to fees and, in some cases, hurt your credit.
The weather around the New York City area is taking a turn with heavy rain and the threat of strong storms.
Twelve people were stabbed inside a juvenile detention center in the Bronx on Sunday, police said.
The weather around the New York City area is taking a turn with heavy rain and the threat of strong storms.
After a tranquil, warm weekend, more turbulent weather lies ahead in the New York City area.
Weather is tranquil and pleasant in the New York City area for Father's Day weekend as summer officially begins.
Dangerous heat is building across the Tri-State Area with the threat of severe storms, making Thursday and Friday First Alert Weather Days.
Thursday and Friday will be First Alert Weather Days in the New York City area, with high temperatures and the chance for strong storms.
The weather around the New York City area is taking a turn with heavy rain and the threat of strong storms.
A man from New Jersey was charged after he allegedly hit and killed two teen pedestrians in Townsend, Delaware, over the weekend.
After a tranquil, warm weekend, more turbulent weather lies ahead in the New York City area.
Traffic will be impacted in Midtown Manhattan as the city initiates shuttle bus corridors and street closures to accommodate World Cup ticketholders.
A small plane crashed into a lake in West Milford, New Jersey, on Saturday.
The weather around the New York City area is taking a turn with heavy rain and the threat of strong storms.
Firefighters in Hempstead used a ladder truck to free a seagull that got tangled in a rope above a busy street.
Adventureland reopened Saturday, but its new Wave Twister ride remained closed one day after 15 kids and one adult were stranded on the ride for hours.
Fifteen children and one adult were rescued Friday evening after they got stuck on a ride at Long Island's Adventureland amusement park.
Firefighters responded to Adventureland amusement park on Long Island after a ride got stuck Friday night. Dan Rice reports from Chopper 2.
New York is forming an exploratory committee to evaluate the potential of hosting the Winter Olympics for the first time since 1980.
Etan Patz walked out of his New York City home headed for a school bus stop in May of 1979. He never made it to school and has never been found.
Alan Greenspan's lengthy reign at the Federal Reserve coincided with a period of stability from the mid-1980s until 2007.
Keir Starmer will step down as U.K. Prime Minister weeks after a brutal round of local elections and as he faced a challenge from within his Labour Party.
Rep. Dan Goldman is facing Brad Lander, the former NYC comptroller, in an intense Democratic primary for New York's 10th Congressional District.
An off-duty EMT jumped into action at the Knicks parade Thursday when a man appeared to be suffering from an overdose.
New York broadcast giant Bill Ritter announced Friday he is stepping down from the WABC anchor desk after being diagnosed with early stage Alzheimer's.
For half a century, The Valerie Fund has been dedicated to providing care to children with cancer and blood disorders.
A New Jersey nonprofit called The Valerie Fund is celebrating 50 years of providing comprehensive care to children with cancer and blood disorders.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill is urging people to donate blood ahead of the summer months.
Clive Davis helped shape the careers of music stars including Janis Joplin, Bruce Springsteen and Whitney Houston.
When a large tent appeared next door to Taylor Swift's Watch Hill estate this week, it didn't take long for speculation about the superstar's impending nuptials to ripple through the affluent New England seaside village.
Claude Guillemot and a flight instructor were flying in a twin-motor Cessna 421 on Friday evening. An investigation into the crash is underway.
James Burrows directed more than 1,000 episodes of television, including every episode of the original "Will & Grace."
A New York Knicks documentary series is in the works from director and Knicks superfan Ben Stiller.
New York is forming an exploratory committee to evaluate the potential of hosting the Winter Olympics for the first time since 1980.
Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper each homered for the second consecutive game, and Zack Wheeler struck out seven as the Philadelphia Phillies defeated the New York Mets 6-2.
Wyndham Clark began the final round up six shots, but ended up winning by just one, securing his second U.S. Open title in four years.
The Cincinnati Reds beat the New York Yankees 4-1 on Sunday.
Serena Williams recently returned to competition in doubles after nearly four years away from professional tennis.
Experts say the team's title run created a feeling of collective joy and connection, while some local businesses are also seeing a boost from the celebration.
Knicks fans who couldn't make it to Thursday's parade still found a way to celebrate across New York in true blue-and-orange fashion.
A vending machine in Coney Island is offering something unusual alongside the neighborhood's classic attractions: original artwork from local artists.
A years-long battle is intensifying over the future of an old rail line in Queens that was abandoned after a fire over 50 years ago.
Harlem's historic Cotton Club recently announced it was up for sale. The news comes as jazz clubs across the borough disappear.
People dressed in elaborate headgear and paraded up Fifth Avenue for New York City's Easter Sunday tradition.
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.
The FDNY said it responded to reports of an oven explosion on Lexington Avenue on the Upper East Side.
Officers were seen inspecting a white BMW outside a home on Paterson Plank Road.
Expect rainy weather on Monday afternoon with the potential for some strong storms. CBS News New York Meteorologist Tony Sadiku has the forecast.
Traffic will be impacted in Midtown Manhattan as the city prepares to shuttle World Cup fans to MetLife Stadium for the Men's World Cup game Monday. CBS News New York's Guy Staniar reports.
NYC Councilman Chris Marte organized the vigil for Romanch Mahajan, the tourist from India who died in the horse carriage crash. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
