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Clips of the hand gestures by the students went viral on social media and immediately raised questions about whether they were using a "white power" sign. But others suggested it was part of what's called the "circle game."
CBSN New York sent John Dias and Elle McLogan to see what's new this year and what sets each shopping experience apart.
Police searched Drita D'Avanzo's Staten Island home and now she and her husband are facing a slew of charges.
They're kitschy, comical, sometimes crude and may even light up or jingle: 'Tis the season for ugly Christmas sweaters, and ugly Chanukah sweaters too.
The NYPD has released new photos of another suspect wanted in connection with the killing of 18-year-old Barnard College student Tessa Majors.
Authorities announced charges against nearly 100 of the group's members and associates on Long Island.
As CBS2's Dave Carlin reports, three of the victims were hit by large trucks.
Several shoppers at Burlington Coat Factory in Union Square were surprised to find out their layaway balances were paid in full.
Mourners gathered to honor 50-year-old pediatrician Daniel Cammerman, who was hit by a school bus Wednesday near the 97th Street transverse
Joining CBS2 political reporter Marica Kramer this week are CBSN New York's urban affairs expert Mark Peters and political strategist O'Brien Murray.
Head of Social Services in New York Steven Banks and Mayor Bill de Blasio rolled out a bold plan to get the homeless off the streets in five years.
A shelter and soup kitchen on Long Island received a special delivery on Friday: Thousands of diapers, donated all because of two mothers decided to mobilize.
Now, the 40 fire companies in the area can spend less time "out of service" commuting to training and more time using those skills.
Stephan Khadu has been charged with murder and criminal possession of a weapon for the 2017 shooting of a teenager and the 2018 shooting of a 37-year-old in Brooklyn.
Police said the 61-year-old slammed into a brick mailbox on Bluejay Street in Ramapo, causing her car to roll onto its side.
Patrick Donohue lives in New York and his daughter Sarah Jane also has a brain injury. When he saw the devastation in the Bahamas and learned about the school that was destroyed he wanted to help.
He brought home a $1 million prize but says he still plans on teaching.
The volunteers had been collecting since Halloween for the Christmas toy drive.
Megaa, a 7-year-old Yorkie, was Yanique Gayle's whole world for the past seven years.
New Yorkers are being encouraged to join in and spread holiday cheer, and you don't need to sing or play an instrument to participate.
Police are trying to identify suspects seen in a surveillance video connected to a violent robbery earlier this month in Morningside Heights.
Those living at or below the federal poverty line can apply online during the open enrollment period that starts on Jan. 27.
We now know what caused sewage to flood several homes over Thanksgiving weekend in Queens.
A Brooklyn politician says an ice cream vendor is taking advantage of veterans in order to qualify for a legal loophole.
The loss still runs deep for their widows, but they're honoring their lives by giving to others.
Baseball teams from Darien, Connecticut, and Bayonne, New Jersey, face off Friday evening for a spot in the Little League World Series.
New York City officials say they're staying ahead of what's expected to be a teen takeover this Sunday in Inwood.
Two more deaths have been reported in connection to the Legionnaires' disease cluster on the Upper East Side, health officials said Friday.
Jones Beach is back open for swimmers after it was prohibited due to elevated bacterial levels. The rare shutdown took place from Thursday afternoon through midday Friday.
Even bald eagles can use some help from the boys in blue. Back on July 30, police in Sparta, N.J. got a call of an injured bald eagle.
New York City officials say they're staying ahead of what's expected to be a teen takeover this Sunday in Inwood.
Two more deaths have been reported in connection to the Legionnaires' disease cluster on the Upper East Side, health officials said Friday.
Luigi Mangione entered a guilty plea in his federal case at a court appearance in Manhattan Friday morning.
We're in great shape on this Friday as we gear up for another weekend.
President Trump headed to Long Island Friday to campaign with Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, whom he has endorsed for governor of New York.
Baseball teams from Darien, Connecticut, and Bayonne, New Jersey, face off Friday evening for a spot in the Little League World Series.
We're in great shape on this Friday as we gear up for another weekend.
The potential for severe storms and downpours returns to the Tri-State Area Monday as sweltering temperatures continue.
Monday will be a First Alert Weather Day due to the possibility of afternoon and evening thunderstorms and high heat indices near 100 degrees.
The New York area will get some brief relief Sunday from the humid weather.
Baseball teams from Darien, Connecticut, and Bayonne, New Jersey, face off Friday evening for a spot in the Little League World Series.
Even bald eagles can use some help from the boys in blue. Back on July 30, police in Sparta, N.J. got a call of an injured bald eagle.
We're in great shape on this Friday as we gear up for another weekend.
Rey Grabato II is wanted by the FBI for allegedly scamming hundreds of New Jersey investors out of millions.
Belleville residents said flames broke out in a home on Crescent Terrace just before 3 a.m. Thursday, before spreading.
Jones Beach is back open for swimmers after it was prohibited due to elevated bacterial levels. The rare shutdown took place from Thursday afternoon through midday Friday. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
Jones Beach is back open for swimmers after it was prohibited due to elevated bacterial levels. The rare shutdown took place from Thursday afternoon through midday Friday.
We're in great shape on this Friday as we gear up for another weekend.
President Trump headed to Long Island Friday to campaign with Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, whom he has endorsed for governor of New York.
President Trump is headed to Nassau County Friday to appear alongside Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, who he has endorsed for governor. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
President Trump headed to Long Island Friday to campaign with Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, whom he has endorsed for governor of New York.
The Kennedy Center's board of trustees voted to add President Trump's name to the facade of the performing arts center, more than two months after a judge ordered its removal, according to a Democrat who sits on the center's board.
Tehran has asserted that the Strait of Hormuz is "under Iran's control and management" after President Trump said the U.S. might "keep it."
A string of cyberattacks on water systems across the nation, including in New Jersey, has put many local towns on edge.
President Trump secretly moved from Air Force One to another plane within a day of U.S. and Turkish intelligence picking up on an Iranian plot to fire a missile at the jet, CBS News has learned.
Two more deaths have been reported in connection to the Legionnaires' disease cluster on the Upper East Side, health officials said Friday.
Jones Beach is back open for swimmers after it was prohibited due to elevated bacterial levels. The rare shutdown took place from Thursday afternoon through midday Friday.
New Yorkers who buy their own health insurance could pay more as insurers file requests with the State Department of Financial Services to increase premiums.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
The New York Hotel and Gaming Trades Council claims The High Line Hotel tested positive for Legionella bacteria twice this summer.
The lineup for the 2026 Global Citizen Festival in New York City was announced Thursday.
Latin music stars Marc Anthony, Feid, and others are set to perform at a benefit concert in Miami on August 16.
Actor and comedian Bowen Yang will portray Mary Todd Lincoln in Broadway's "Oh, Mary!" for a limited 12-week run starting in September.
Designer John Galliano is known for his theatrical and dramatic designs, but his legacy is also marked by antisemitic and racist comments.
"The Sopranos" actor Vincent Pastore is being remembered as a fixture in his Bronx community.
Baseball teams from Darien, Connecticut, and Bayonne, New Jersey, face off Friday evening for a spot in the Little League World Series.
A piece of New York City sports history sold for tens of thousands of dollars at auction.
Logan Gilbert pitched six innings and combined with three relievers on a four-hitter as the Mariners ended a six-game skid with a 1-0 victory over the Yankees on Thursday.
Cade Klubnik's confidence on the field has impressed his Jets teammates just as much as his big throws and quick grasp of the playbook.
The Yankees erased an early deficit and pulled away for a 10-5 victory over the skidding Mariners on Wednesday night.
Some residents of a Queens building say a temporary boiler truck parked outside has become a nearly two-year fixture, emitting smoke they say drifts into their homes.
Harlem Week 2026 brings past and present Harlemites together to honor the neighborhood's legacy.
Parents in Harlem say their children's walk to summer camp is littered with trash, illegal dumping and a growing encampment.
A specialized program from God's Love We Deliver is serving nearly 400 veterans with medically tailored meals, while helping combat isolation and ease the challenges of life after military service.
The Newtown Creek Alliance community science project gives students hands-on experience monitoring the health of one of the most polluted waterways in the U.S.
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 Jets kick off the preseason Friday night. CBS News New York's Otis Livingston reports.
Kids from Darien, Connecticut, and Bayonne, New Jersey, face off Friday evening for a spot in the Little League World Series. CBS News New York's Nick Caloway reports.
Jones Beach is back open for swimmers after it was prohibited due to elevated bacterial levels. The rare shutdown took place from Thursday afternoon through midday Friday. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
The FDNY's training on underground fires was recently put to use. CBS News New York's Andrew Ramos shows us how New York's bravest prepare on Randall's Island.
It comes after one took place last weekend in the same community after the Dominican Day Parade. CBS News New York's Kristie Keleshian reports.
