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The real Sleepy Hollow, with its real horrific inspiration for the famous headless horseman tale, played a key role in turning a 2,000-year-old tradition into a modern $8 billion business.
An age-old Harlem art collection is being presented to the public for the first time since the 1990s.
Halloween week is normally a suspenseful time for Westchester property owners – as they wonder what the proposed county budget will do to their taxes.
Once a local basketball star, the man returned to Garden City several years ago to find his hometown's main thoroughfare, Seventh Street, was never made handicapped accessible.
The NYPD wants your help identifying four people caught on video in a violent, broad-daylight mugging in the East Village.
A battle is brewing over garbage in New York City.
Medical doctor George Blatti has been charged with dealing out nearly two million opioid and amphetamine prescriptions for cash.
When shots rang out Monday outside a school in Jamaica, Queens, Ashley Ermoogan was apparently in the wrong place at the wrong time.
As the saying goes "a picture is worth a thousand words," but what if that picture is a mural that spans the side of a large building?
An age-old Harlem art collection is being presented to the public for the first time since the 1990s.
A New York times review is creating a stir on social media after it grilled iconic New York City steakhouse Peter Luger.
Looking to kick back and enjoy a fresh film this week? When it comes to movies, there's plenty to get you off the couch this week.
Authorities said Wang sprang into action when Liam Glinane, a 63-year-old medical technician, had a stroke while driving an ambulance and crashed on the BQE.
Due to wet weather, the ceremonial painting of the marathon's blue line marking the finish line on Central Park West and 67th Street took place inside.
The 15-year veteran died in the line of duty back in March 2018 while battling a blaze on the set of Edward Norton's new movie "Motherless Brooklyn."
The inspection follows a number of dangerous incidents involving falling debris, including a close call for a livery cab driver yesterday in Queens.
Police said the crash happened around 9 p.m. at Paul Avenue and Bedford Park Boulevard in the Bedford Park section.
A group of men is suspected in six incidents since August 2 in the St. George neighborhood.
The family of a 14-year-year old boy who was killed says they'll do all it takes to make sure no other family experiences their pain.
The victim suffered a broken femur and broken ribs.
There's now a proposed bill that would ban tackle football for children younger than 12. The sport has become a hot-button issue among parents and coaches.
It's part of the Port Authority's $8 billion project to transform the airport.
Police say the driver drove 45 minutes before discovering Coco whimpering for help.
A livery cab driver reported the incident Tuesday in Ozone Park.
This idea was a dream of the late NBA player and Brownsville native Greg "Jacko" Jackson.
Two EMS workers were injured in an assault in the Bronx on Thursday night, authorities said.
Eduardo Rodríguez outdueled Nolan McLean in a rematch of the World Baseball Classic final on Thursday night, leading the Diamondbacks to a 7-1 win over the Mets.
Tens of thousands of residential building workers across NYC could soon walk off the job as tensions rise ahead of a critical contract deadline.
The Knicks stayed alive in the race for the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference with a 112-106 victory over Jayson Tatum and the Celtics on Thursday night.
New York City and the Tri-State Area are finally turning the corner to warmer weather next week.
Two EMS workers were injured in an assault in the Bronx on Thursday night, authorities said.
Tens of thousands of residential building workers across NYC could soon walk off the job as tensions rise ahead of a critical contract deadline.
New York City and the Tri-State Area are finally turning the corner to warmer weather next week.
A mini monster truck that was parked on a busy Brooklyn street and made people smile is gone after the city towed it away.
The raw images by Marcel Roux, a member of the French Resistance, depict life during the Holocaust across three concentration camps.
New York City and the Tri-State Area are finally turning the corner to warmer weather next week.
When UConn plays Michigan for the NCAA Men's Basketball championship tonight in Indianapolis, there are a few places in New York City where fans can root on their schools.
The average price for a gallon of gas in New York City is now $4.11, which is 82 cents higher than a month ago, according to AAA.
Rain has returned for Easter Sunday in the New York area after the holiday weekend kicked off with May-like weather.
UConn's jaw-dropping buzzer beater catapulted them to the Final Four.
New York City and the Tri-State Area are finally turning the corner to warmer weather next week.
Kishan Patel, who was shot by a former NYPD officer in 2024, has returned home after more than a year of rehab.
Spring has sprung, but piles of snow are still melting in New Jersey more than six weeks after a blizzard slammed the Tri-State Area.
The burglars smashed into the Perth Amboy business within seconds and then came face-to-face-with the owners.
A New Jersey family's beloved dog has been returned after it was apparently taken right off their back porch.
Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann answered a judge's preliminary questions before pleading guilty to murdering seven women and admitting to killing an eighth.
Rex Heuermann pleads guilty to murdering seven women tied to the years-long Gilgo Beach serial killer investigation.
Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann pleaded guilty to seven counts and admitted guilt in the death of an eighth woman.
Rex Heuermann was arrested in 2023. He admitted to killing eight women in the Gilgo Beach area of Long Island between 1993 and 2011.
Long Beach, Long Island, is holding a public hearing Tuesday night regarding the loosening of alcohol restrictions on its iconic boardwalk.
New York City business owners are pushing on the State Legislature to pass Gov. Kathy Hochul's reforms that would roll back some of the climate legislation passed by New York state in 2019.
First lady Melania Trump delivered a televised statement denying a relationship with the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said most 2-K seats will operate on a full-day and full-year schedule at a news conference Thursday morning.
The NFL is being investigated for practices that allegedly harm consumers for licensing games to multiple platforms — paid streaming platforms, paid cable networks, and others, sources said.
Tensions are simmering between New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and City Council Speaker Julie Menin over the city budget.
Advocates fear New York state could be taking a step back when it comes to biomarker testing access for those with Medicaid.
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.
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.
Eduardo Rodríguez outdueled Nolan McLean in a rematch of the World Baseball Classic final on Thursday night, leading the Diamondbacks to a 7-1 win over the Mets.
The Knicks stayed alive in the race for the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference with a 112-106 victory over Jayson Tatum and the Celtics on Thursday night.
The Pacers snapped a three-game skid with a 123-94 win over the Nets on Thursday night.
The Islanders defeated the Maple Leafs 5-3 on Thursday night in Peter DeBoer's first game as New York's coach.
The Pittsburgh Penguins clinched a playoff spot by defeating the New Jersey Devils 5-2 on Thursday night.
New York City business owners are pushing on the State Legislature to pass Gov. Kathy Hochul's reforms that would roll back some of the climate legislation passed by New York state in 2019.
Ismael Ox lost his right hand as a child in a grenade attack, survived homelessness in the U.S., and became a citizen, all while training to represent Team USA in para Taekwondo.
These kids from Brooklyn are playing tennis in their school hallways, cafeterias and auditoriums, to make the most of limited space and resources.
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.
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.
Splashdown is expected to happen on Friday night but it will be one of the most risky parts of the mission.
Police are looking for a person accused of assaulting an elderly woman in Crown Heights, Brooklyn.
Two EMT workers were hurt after they were assaulted in the Bronx on Thursday night. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
It will be a sunny and mild day with highs in the low to mid 60s with 70s inland and 50s along the coast. CBS News New York Meteorologist Tony Sadiku has the forecast.
CBS News New York's Scott Padgett has your First Alert Forecast for April 9 at 11 p.m.
