NYC, Seen From The Tugboat W.O. Decker
The wooden tugboat W.O. Decker was built in Long Island City in 1930 and is still plying the waters around New York City.
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The wooden tugboat W.O. Decker was built in Long Island City in 1930 and is still plying the waters around New York City.
Time Out New York's Will Gleason shares this weekend's best happenings around NYC, including the MoMA PopRally, the NYC Poetry Festival and the Great Forgotten Garden Party.
Chopper 2 was over the scene around 9:30 a.m. on Avenue M in Midwood.
The suspect can be seen strolling down a pedestrian walkway under a scaffolding before turning back to attack a 34-year-old man from behind.
The Department of Justice confirmed Madoff filed paperwork asking the president, who has final say on clemency, to commute his term.
Investigators believe the man was struck by at least one car. They're treating it as a hit-and-run.
It's unclear what caused his injuries or whether they were self-inflicted.
Firefighters and emergency services crews pulled the 77-year old woman from the hole around 7:15 Wednesday evening.
The task force has 30 days to come up with a plan that will lead to a significant reduction in homelessness and panhandling on the subways by the end of the year.
No human cases have been reported, but officials are urging people to use insect repellent.
There is misery on the subway, from falling debris to flooded subway stations every time it rains. Should commuters really have to deal with this?
Before Wednesday, NYPD detective Michael Lollo and Ruth Tisak had only interacted on social media and text messages.
The incidents caught on camera against the officers sparked widespread outrage.
Authorities tell CBS2 the teen was struck in the shoulder while sitting on a park bench in St. Andrew's Playground in Brooklyn just before 8 p.m.
"I'm mad but at the same time I feel forgiveness. It's confusing. I feel forgiveness and I feel anger," Kalel Gardner said.
Logan Riman is 14 years-old and was born blind. In April, he performed at Radio City Music Hall for the Garden of Dreams Foundation talent show as "Logan Piano Man."
CBS2 obtained exclusive video of the lifesaving maneuver that saved a customer's life.
Your eyes may not believe it, but Jennifer Lopez celebrated her 50th birthday on Wednesday.
Conned by a phony socialite, the former magazine photo editor who helped bring down the "SoHo scammer" is breaking her silence.
Power outages are still a big issue, as many are still cleaning up after Monday's storms.
So far, 17 cyclists have been killed this year. That's compared to 10 in all of last year.
Federal regulators have fined Facebook $5 billion for privacy violations and holding CEO Mark Zuckerberg personally responsible in a limited fashion.
The Philadelphia rapper-turned-entrepreneur is launching a new record label in a joint venture with Jay-Z's Roc Nation.
The House approved the bill last week, but it vote stalled in the Senate when Republican senators Rand Paul and Mike Lee raised concerns about the cost and oversight.
Commuters wading through water and around indoor showers on the subway platforms has become the rainy day routine at some stations.
Robots with artificial intelligence and animatronic dogs are helping older adults feel less lonely as they navigate living alone in New York.
Two-for-one tickets for 25 shows are now on sale for NYC's Broadway Week Fall 2026.
Alisa Goods, 63, disappeared 10 days ago in Las Vegas. Her family has been receiving mysterious messages from her phone.
The owner of a beloved Harlem food truck known for its burgers under $5 is retiring and selling the business.
A woman died after an argument turned violent, and she was stabbed repeatedly in Lincoln Terrace Park.
Robots with artificial intelligence and animatronic dogs are helping older adults feel less lonely as they navigate living alone in New York.
Two-for-one tickets for 25 shows are now on sale for NYC's Broadway Week Fall 2026.
The owner of a beloved Harlem food truck known for its burgers under $5 is retiring and selling the business.
A woman died after an argument turned violent, and she was stabbed repeatedly in Lincoln Terrace Park.
There are mounting questions and frustration over New York City's pied-à-terre tax, and they're not likely to end soon.
Rainy weather returns to the New York City area Sunday, bringing with it the threat of flooding.
Bayonne, New Jersey, is heading to the Little League World Series after beating Darien, Connecticut, in the Metro Region Tournament on Friday.
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.
Residents in Keyport, New Jersey, have been saying for months they fear a cancer cluster in their community that sits near a former landfill and aircraft hub.
There was a pair of protests Monday in Jersey City, New Jersey, including one against Mayor James Solomon's proposed 15.5% tax hike due to a deficit he blames on the past administration.
Amtrak is reopening part of the 116-year-old East River Tunnel that underwent major renovations after being damaged by Hurricane Sandy in 2012.
Rainy weather returns to the New York City area Sunday, bringing with it the threat of flooding.
A Newark Police sergeant in an unmarked SUV was following a driver who then fatally struck a teenage pedestrian, officials say.
There was a gathering Monday in the Long Island town of Shirley to denounce the words of hate scrawled on a banner. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff has the story.
Elected officials and Islamic leaders on Long Island gathered Monday to condemn an act of hate that took place over the weekend.
Elected officials and Islamic leaders on Long Island gathered Monday to condemn an act of hate that took place over the weekend. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
A double shooting in Hempstead has been ruled a murder-suicide, Nassau County Police say.
The third annual Black Wall Street Festival was held Saturday afternoon in Hempstead.
There are mounting questions and frustration over New York City's pied-à-terre tax, and they're not likely to end soon.
There was a pair of protests Monday in Jersey City, New Jersey, including one against Mayor James Solomon's proposed 15.5% tax hike due to a deficit he blames on the past administration.
Randy Mastro, a former federal prosecutor who has held high City Hall posts in two administrations, is raising the issue of open primaries, where all registered voters can participate regardless of party affiliation.
Americans think more young people in office would make politics better.
President Trump headed to Long Island Friday to campaign with Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, whom he has endorsed for governor of New York.
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.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36. The coroner's office says she was found in cardiac arrest.
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.
With their 2-1 win over the Padres on Monday night, the Mets have now won 10 of 13.
Bruno Damiani scored his first two goals of the season, and the Philadelphia Union rallied from two goals down to beat New York City FC 3-2 on Sunday night at Yankee Stadium.
Christian Scott pitched into the seventh inning and Luis Torrens hit a two-run homer Sunday, helping the surging Mets to a 4-3 win over the Nationals and a three-game series sweep.
Ben Rice hit a tiebreaking home run in the 10th inning and the Yankees beat the Blue Jays 4-3 on Sunday to avoid a three-game sweep.
One of Tommy John's biggest legacies to MLB was his comeback elbow reconstruction surgery that now bears his name.
The owner of a beloved Harlem food truck known for its burgers under $5 is retiring and selling the business.
The historic Art Deco bathhouse at Jacob Riis Park is getting a new life as the Rockaway Ocean Club. But as the long-dormant building reopens, some locals are questioning who will have access to its amenities.
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.
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.
More than a week after a woman from New York vanished in Las Vegas, her family is getting messages from her phone asking for cash and bitcoin.
Pennsylvania's Attorney General said more than a dozen suspects used fraternity pledges to help package drugs for distribution. CBS News' Meg Oliver reports.
The New York City Council is tackling the controversial pied-a-terre tax. CBS News New York's Jennifer Bisram reports.
A fight escalated into a deadly stabbing early Tuesday in Lincoln Terrace Park in Brooklyn. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
A woman said she used the restroom on an NJ Transit, but when she returned to her seat, she realized the ring was missing.
