Long Island Teen Lands Star Role In Broadway Hit 'Dear Evan Hansen'
A 16-year-old from Long Island has landed the Broadway lead of a lifetime. CBS2's Vanessa Murdock sat down with Andrew Barth Feldman, the new Evan Hansen.
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A 16-year-old from Long Island has landed the Broadway lead of a lifetime. CBS2's Vanessa Murdock sat down with Andrew Barth Feldman, the new Evan Hansen.
The fire broke out around 3:45 a.m. Thursday at the one-story building near Vernon and Stuyvesant avenues in Bedford-Stuyvesant.
A filmmaker in Brooklyn says the latest round of intolerance is nothing new, and at one time was even celebrated at a "pro-American" rally at Madison Square Garden.
What started as an attempted car theft ended in fatal gunfire Wednesday afternoon in Queens.
Police in Brooklyn shot a suspect they say pulled a pellet gun on officers Wednesday night.
The iconic store is slated to close at the end of February, and its "massive, store-emptying sale" will start Wednesday.
A landmark building on the West Side that's been enveloped in what some call an eyesore is finally getting a new look.
At LaGuardia Airport, more than 50 flights were cancelled early Wednesday morning, and that number could increase as the day goes on.
Police are searching for Mohamed Saleh after he allegedly escaped custody overnight in Queens.
It happened around 3:15 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 16 near Monticello and Nereid avenues.
The defense rested its case Tuesday after calling just one witness, an FBI agent who was questioned about a report he wrote on a debriefing of one of the cooperators who testified against Guzman.
The governor on Tuesday shrugged off the criticism from New York's top Catholic, and additional calls from Church leaders for his excommunication over his support of a new state abortion law.
Eric Schneiderman used nearly $340,000 in political campaign funds to pay the law firm that represented him during an investigation of allegations that he physically abused several women
With a stretch of frigid weather on the way, there are some steps you may want to take to get your house and car ready.
Even a short time outside can be risky with the frigid wind chills coming.
John Lieberman, a certified public accountant from Perelson and Weiner, says the IRS has its work cut out for them this spring.
When it comes to this year's game, for some folks it doesn't matter if it's a Patriots or Rams victory -- they're just there to have a good time.
A Connecticut mother with her child in a stroller is dead after what appears to be a tragic accident at a Midtown subway station on Monday.
In New Jersey, Governor Phil Murphy ordered state offices to close on a rolling basis starting at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, in hopes of ensuring a smooth commute home.
Investigators say the suspects put the victim in a chokehold and slammed him down to the ground, knocking him out.
Police say six people have been caught on camera walking into stores, stealing clothes and merchandise from locations all over Manhattan.
Federal investigators will finally be able to perform a hands-on inspection of the limousine in a crash that killed 20 people in October, ending a months-long public impasse with the criminal prosecutor.
Con Edison said about 50 people were forced out of their apartments on what was a frigid Monday night and roughly 560 customers from at least two buildings were left in the dark.
"There has to be a way to allow people who can have guns and should have guns to enjoy their gun, but not have this senseless violence, where people who are mentally ill, people who are past felons have guns," Cuomo said.
After a rash of bus thefts, the MTA is going back to an old-fashioned security measure to try and put the breaks on any future crimes.
New York City will no longer criminally enforce minor traffic offenses for cyclists and e-bike riders, the Mamdani administration announced Wednesday.
Montclair School District Board of Education members broke down in tears as they voted to close Renaissance Middle School.
The Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Brooklyn Nets 121-92 on Wednesday night for their 10th straight win.
The New Jersey Devils beat the New York Rangers 6-3 on Wednesday night for their third straight victory.
A New York City Council employee who was detained by ICE more than two months ago must be deported, a federal judge says.
New York City will no longer criminally enforce minor traffic offenses for cyclists and e-bike riders, the Mamdani administration announced Wednesday.
A New York City Council employee who was detained by ICE more than two months ago must be deported, a federal judge says.
Mets fans got a sneak peek Wednesday at the new food coming to Citi Field's menu for the 2026 season.
Someone used a drone to drop a package containing knives, a cellphone and drugs onto the grounds of an upstate New York prison, the staff says.
The NYPD commissioner is slamming the federal government for cutting counterterrorism funds as she says the city remains on a heightened terror alert for the foreseeable future.
The New York City area will be under a wind advisory Monday with periods of heavy rain and severe thunderstorms expected across the region.
The New York area is in for a mild weekend before the weather takes a turn to start the work week.
It will be rainy on Thursday morning, and the weather will change to snow as temperatures drop across the Tri-State Area.
Thunderstorms are expected in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut this weekend after severe weather hit the Midwest.
Periods of rain will move through the New York area Thursday, but spring temperatures are on the way for the weekend.
Montclair School District Board of Education members broke down in tears as they voted to close Renaissance Middle School.
Video shows firefighters dousing the smoldering roof of the structure on Old York Road in Branchburg, New Jersey.
Grubhub is launching New Jersey's first commercial food delivery by drone. CBS News New York has learned more about the high-tech service and how it's expected to work.
Officials say James Hadley, a New Jersey coach and educator, may have assaulted other victims.
Tens of thousands of customers lost power across the New York-New Jersey area as severe weather whipped through the region.
Tens of thousands of customers lost power across the New York-New Jersey area as severe weather whipped through the region.
Ten people and six vehicles were involved in the fatal accident on Long Island, according to New York State Police. Two people in their 80s were killed.
St. John's, Hofstra and LIU are playing in the 2026 NCAA men's basketball tournament as March Madness gets in full swing.
Prosecutors said Matthew Smith fended off efforts to hand over his car keys before the crash that killed Nassau County police officer Patricia Espinosa.
A Manorville breeder was charged with animal neglect after dogs and puppies were allegedly left alone in poor conditions as a blizzard struck New York.
New York City will no longer criminally enforce minor traffic offenses for cyclists and e-bike riders, the Mamdani administration announced Wednesday.
The Mamdani administration has asked a court to allow them to stop representing former Mayor Eric Adams in a sexual assault case.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani celebrated his first St. Patrick's Day as mayor with a dramatic show of respect for groups he may have offended in the past.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and the MTA have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration for withholding funds designed to extend the Second Avenue subway west into Harlem.
The Senate voted to begin a marathon debate on the SAVE America Act, an elections bill that President Trump has been pressing Republicans to pass.
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.
New Jersey Sen. Andy Kim is opening up about his father's Alzheimer's diagnosis in hopes of helping others struggling like him to care for their loved ones.
A new study shows toxic forever chemicals known as PFAS may be entering the food chain on Long Island through contaminated soil, water and air.
Michael B. Jordan's best actor win at Sunday night's Academy Awards resonated at his alma mater, Arts High School in Newark.
"One Battle After Another" took home several big awards, including Best Picture, Best Director and the newly created Best Casting.
Hollywood's biggest stars were honored at the 98th annual Academy Awards on Sunday. Here is what to know and how to watch the 2026 Oscars.
Legendary New York City television news anchor Ernie Anastos has died. His wife says he died early Thursday morning of pneumonia.
Ballerina Misty Copeland responded to controversial comments made by actor Timothée Chalamet when he appeared to dismiss the significance of ballet and opera, saying, "No one cares."
The Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Brooklyn Nets 121-92 on Wednesday night for their 10th straight win.
The New Jersey Devils beat the New York Rangers 6-3 on Wednesday night for their third straight victory.
Mets fans got a sneak peek Wednesday at the new food coming to Citi Field's menu for the 2026 season.
The WNBA and its players' union reached a verbal agreement on a transformational new collective bargaining agreement early Wednesday morning, both sides said.
With the game tied going into the 9th, Eugenio Suárez smacked a double into left-center field to score pinch runner Javier Sonoja for what would prove to be the winning run.
The Rev. Al Sharpton is calling on New York City to help protect the Merchant's House Museum in Manhattan after a recent discovery revealed connections to the Underground Railroad.
A Harlem school is teaching students how to love, honor and care for their natural hair.
The NYC DEP has announced plans to clean Flushing Creek with chlorine, sparking outrage among some environmentalists.
Neighbors and local businesses in Long Island City, Queens, say rental trucks parked on streets are impacting daily operations.
Erik Lochtefeld is back to acting and marathon training after a glioblastoma diagnosis and complex surgery at NYU Langone.
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 March 18 at 11 p.m.
Seniors took center stage during an art show in the East Village on Wednesday. The work of more than 80 seniors was up for sale.
Rules are changing for cyclists and e-bike riders who commit traffic violations in New York City. Mayor Zohran Mamdani is making a sweeping policy change, ending criminal court appearances for riders who break minor laws. CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo reports.
A new New York Times report says the late Cesar Chavez raped and abused women and girls. Chavez has been lauded for decades as a champion for migrant workers. CBS News New York's Dick Brennan reports.
The Belleville School District in New Jersey is condemning the actions of an employee who suggested students volunteer at an ICE facility.
