Gender 'X' Debuts In NYC, New Laws Unveiled In N.J., Conn.
With the new year, New York City residents now have a new option for denoting gender on their birth certificates.
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With the new year, New York City residents now have a new option for denoting gender on their birth certificates.
The confetti and ball drop have been tested and security is in place as Times Square counts down to 2019.
The center had a family-friendly New Year's Eve party for some kids who probably won't be staying up to watch the ball drop in Times Square.
Authorities say the fatal encounter took place at a West Village apartment near Bedford and Christopher Streets.
For the second time in December, someone has slashed the tires of several cars on Country Club Drive in Coram.
Firefighter Eric Werner is accused of fatally striking a 63-year-old man on Route 9A in Buchanan Saturday.
Authorities say Richard Mirabile was taken into custody after stealing the toilet flushing fixtures from eight fast food restaurants around the borough.
New York City Sanitation Commissioner talks about the city's ban on Styrofoam set to affect restaurants and other businesses in the city starting next year.
From political surprises to political targeting, 2018 saw it's share of tragic losses and growing calls for action and change. Here are some highlights of the year just past.
Six teenagers are accused of stealing an MTA bus and taking it on a joy ride through the city.
The new rate will be $15.00 an hour, rising from $13.00.
New levels of security are being added to Times Square to protect over a million people that police expect to celebrate the New Year's Eve ball drop Monday night.
Elected officials are calling on the New York City Housing Authority to step up and clean up.
Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino announced Sunday that the Hicksville Commuter Parking Garage is reopening on New Year's Eve, starting at 5 a.m.
A $15 hourly rate - up from $13 - kicks in on Dec. 31 for the city's fast food workers and employees of businesses with 11 or more people.
One person is dead and another is in police custody after a fiery chain reaction car crash in lower Manhattan Saturday morning.
Michelle Martinez Molina has Rett Syndrome, a genetic brain disorder that's left her unable to talk beyond a few words.
Suffolk County police say they were called to the dock on West Avenue in West Sayville by a woman who spotted a dog struggling to stay afloat on some debris in the water.
Despite a week-long stretch without a killing and the NYPD's repeated assurances that crime is down, some of the facts are not matching the city's narrative.
The suspects managed to sneak into the facility, board the parked vehicle, and drive off. The stolen bus was later found about two miles away on Conduit Boulevard and Atlantic Avenue.
CBS2 got a first-hand look at the struggle of a pair of brothers too scared to seek shelter, instead opting to live in a makeshift home near the West Side Highway.
Raymond Thompson is shouldering the burden of his wife's kidney disease. The backpack he wears every day relays his message as he hopes someone will see it and step up.
The event, now in its 12th year, began at noon in Times Square Plaza between 45th and 46th streets.
The center says performers will include "prominent and emerging artists spanning multiple genres and decades."
Wells Fargo will pay $575 million in a settlement with attorneys general from all 50 states that are investigating its banking practices, which have included phony accounts and manipulative sales practices.
A teen-to-teen outreach program in Brooklyn called "Beyond the Stigma" is trying to reach those who may be struggling.
A deadly fire at a Bronx deli has been deemed suspicious after a second body was found, the FDNY said Thursday.
OG Anunoby is dealing with a hamstring issue, but the Knicks forward appears to have avoided a serious injury after leaving late in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.
Health officials have identified at least eight confirmed or suspected cases of hantavirus tied to an outbreak on the M/V Hondius cruise ship.
Joel Embiid has urged 76ers fans not to sell their playoff tickets to Knicks supporters.
A teen-to-teen outreach program in Brooklyn called "Beyond the Stigma" is trying to reach those who may be struggling.
A deadly fire at a Bronx deli has been deemed suspicious after a second body was found, the FDNY said Thursday.
Former New York City Mayor Eric Adams is weighing in on the ongoing war of words between Mayor Zohran Mamdani and billionaire Ken Griffin.
A 17-year-old has been arrested in the deadly stabbing of a man in Times Square Monday night, police said Thursday. The suspect told police it started as part of a social media trend.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a $268 billion budget that includes a pied-à-terre tax targeting wealthy New York City second home owners.
After summer-like warmth, rainy weather and cooler temperatures return to the New York City area mid-week.
A cool weekend is ahead for the New York City area before warmer weather returns.
Some residual showers may linger into early Sunday morning, but the majority of the rainfall should be over by sunrise.
Amtrak announced Thursday it is suing Metro-North for allegedly blocking nonrevenue trains on a portion of the busy Northeast Corridor for over two months.
The Tri-State Area has the dirtiest air in the U.S. east of Texas, according to The American Lung Association's newly released "State of the Air" report.
Round-trip rail tickets were going to cost World Cup fans $150. They will now be $105, NJ Transit CEO Kris Kolluri said Thursday.
Firefighters are still putting out hot spots on buildings destroyed by a massive warehouse fire in Belleville, New Jersey, that started Sunday.
Rutgers University has rescinded its invitation to a graduation speaker, saying his anti-Israel comments make some uncomfortable.
In its annual Audit of Antisemitic Incidents for 2025, the ADL found New York and New Jersey were the No. 1 and 3 locations in the country for antisemitic incidents.
Pop-up events from watch parties to street festivals will take place across New Jersey as the 2026 FIFA World Cup gets underway.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a $268 billion budget that includes a pied-à-terre tax targeting wealthy New York City second home owners.
Brookhaven town residents are anxious and worried about the underwater toxic plume created by the landfill.
It's a mixed bag for Gov. Kathy Hochul in the latest poll.
Police identified the suspect in the deadly stabbing of two women on Long Island, saying he lived with one of them and worked with the other.
A suspect is in custody after two people were stabbed to death on Long Island early Friday morning, Nassau County police said.
Former New York City Mayor Eric Adams is weighing in on the ongoing war of words between Mayor Zohran Mamdani and billionaire Ken Griffin.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a $268 billion budget that includes a pied-à-terre tax targeting wealthy New York City second home owners.
Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani has now left the intensive care unit, his spokesperson said, after being hospitalized with pneumonia.
A former cellmate has previously claimed that the note was written by Epstein after a failed suicide attempt less than a month before his death.
An NYPD captain has been transferred after video surfaced of him criticizing New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Democrats while on duty.
Three passengers have been evacuated from a cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak, as related cases are confirmed in Switzerland and South Africa.
The FDA announced its first authorization of fruit-flavored electronic cigarettes intended for adult smokers, a major policy shift after months of appeals to President Trump from the vaping industry.
There's been a confirmed measles case in Manhattan, health officials said Tuesday.
Keyport residents say they're on edge because of dozens of cancer cases over the years in a neighborhood near the former Aeromarine landfill.
The B.R.O. Experience Foundation uses cognitive behavioral therapy, mentorship and creative expression to support men of color navigating identity.
Broadway's "The Book of Mormon" has canceled two weeks of performances following a fire at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre.
Uzo Aduba and Darren Criss announced the 2026 Tony nominees for select categories on "CBS Mornings" on Tuesday.
Rihanna, Sabrina Carpenter, Madonna, and Beyoncé all wore their best looks to celebrate the "Costume Art" theme at the 2026 Met Gala. Here are some of the best moments, photos, and more from the night.
Firefighters responded to Broadway's Eugene O'Neill Theater Monday morning after a blaze broke out.
The 2026 Met Gala's dress code is "Fashion is Art," which goes hand-in-hand with the theme of "Costume Art."
OG Anunoby is dealing with a hamstring issue, but the Knicks forward appears to have avoided a serious injury after leaving late in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.
Joel Embiid has urged 76ers fans not to sell their playoff tickets to Knicks supporters.
The surging New York Mets beat the Colorado Rockies 10-5 on Wednesday night after the start time was pushed back six hours due to a snowstorm.
Nathan Eovaldi cooled off the Yankees for the second time in eight days, and the Rangers got early home runs from Corey Seager and Evan Carter in a 6-1 victory Wednesday night.
The Knicks beat the 76ers, 108-102, on Wednesday night for a 2-0 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinals.
The Davis Center at the Harlem Meer is celebrating one year of providing year-round recreation space to New Yorkers while still spreading the word to residents.
Residents displaced by a deadly apartment building fire in Inwood say it was only a matter of time before their building went up in flames.
In New York City, where land is at a premium, a stockpile of pristine soil unearthed at construction sites helps lower emissions and support urban farmers.
Have you ever wondered what happens to a restaurant's leftover or unsold food at the end of the day? Food access advocates say it could make a big difference if it were served to the community.
A new report finds a shortage of courts, fields and swimming pools in some New York City neighborhoods.
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.
There's a swim club in Harlem teaching kids a lifesaving skill, and they're turning timid swimmers into competitors. CBS News New York's Noëlle Lilley reports.
In May of 1963, a group of students quietly walked into a school in Englewood and changed the Garden State's education system forever. CBS News New York's Nick Caloway has more on the students from the sit-ins.
Newark city leaders announced a number of free summer programs in an effort to keep kids and teens safe.
CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan has reaction from both sides, and from commuters who complain they have been left in the dark.
A 17-year-old is now charged with murder in Monday night's deadly stabbing in Times Square.
