5 injured in fiery Van Wyck Expressway crash
Five people were taken to the hospital after a following a fiery collision on the Van Wyck Expressway in Kew Gardens Hills, Queens Wednesday morning.
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Five people were taken to the hospital after a following a fiery collision on the Van Wyck Expressway in Kew Gardens Hills, Queens Wednesday morning.
The state's highest court rules New Yorkers can vote by mail in the upcoming elections. CBS News New York's Ali Bauman spoke with lawmakers on both sides of the aisle about the impact for voters.
New technology is giving doctors x-ray 3D vision in the operating room. CBS News New York's Jenna DeAngelis sat down with the only surgeon in the state of New York said to be using augmented reality for hip replacement surgeries.
All New Yorkers will be allowed to vote by mail in upcoming elections.
Suffolk County is continuing to assess and clean up the damage from the powerful storm that pummeled the region Sunday. CBS New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
Political strategist and trial attorney Donte Mills helps break down what to expect from the sentencing phase after George Santos' guilty plea.
At the first night of the Democratic National Convention, some of the biggest names in local politics spoke out. CBS New York's Christina Fan reports.
A man was killed in a crash involving a U-Haul truck near the Horace Harding Expressway. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
CBS New York's Tony Sadiku and John Elliott have a look at storm damage on Long Island as well as what to expect now that the rain is finally moving out of the area.
George Santos, who was expelled from Congress as he faced nearly two dozen criminal charges, reached a plea deal Monday with federal prosecutors in New York on two federal counts. CBS New York's Alice Gainer reports.
Prosecutors spoke out after disgraced former Rep. George Santos pleaded guilty to wire fraud and identity theft.
Prosecutors have confirmed Harvey Weinstein will remain in custody in New York while awaiting retrial on rape and sexual assault charges in Manhattan.
Disgraced former Long Island Rep. George Santos is expected to plead guilty Monday to some of the 23 counts against him in his federal fraud case. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
John Elliott has the Tri-State Area's updated Monday afternoon forecast on CBS News New York.
Torrential rain left behind massive storm damage across the Tri-State Area, and the rain isn't finished just yet. CBS New York's John Elliott, Tony Aiello, Jennifer Bisram and Vanessa Murdock have First Alert Weather Team coverage.
Suffolk County is under a State of Emergency Monday after Sunday night's powerful storm brought flooding and damage to parts of Long Island. CBS New York's Jennifer Bisram reports.
Foodies and sports fans will get to enjoy the signature culinary event Flavors of the US Open starting this Thursday. Attendees will be able to sample premium dishes by celebrity chefs and other vendors, all while enjoying food demonstrations, live music, and tennis action. Celebrity chef Pat LaFrieda and his culinary director Melanie Landano give us a preview.
The disgraced former U.S. representative is due in court on Long Island. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
A suspect behind the wheel of a car nearly struck a child before crashing into a building and hitting an officer, NYPD said.
Tony Sadiku and John Elliott have the Tri-State Area's Monday morning forecast on CBS News New York.
For crying out loud! We asked New Yorkers when and where it's OK to cry.
Robert Tucker, New York City's new fire commissioner, has more on his plate than just putting out fires. Watch Marcia Kramer's full interview with Tucker on "The Point."
Marcia Kramer speaks with NYC's new fire commissioner Robert Tucker and NY Senate Finance Committee Chair Liz Krueger on the future of congestion pricing on this episode of "The Point."
Craig Allen has the Tri-State Area's updated Sunday forecast on CBS News New York.
The parade will feature dozens of floats, but some say one of them is anti-Muslim. CBS News New York's Zinnia Maldonado reports.
The 140-foot cell tower in Nissequogue would fix dropped calls and spotty service, but rise far above the trees.
The New Jersey Democrat says it's time to make seat belts on school buses a national standard, instead of leaving it up to states.
"Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie issued a plea for the public's help on Monday at what she called "an hour of desperation" in the search for her mother, Nancy.
Former New York City Mayor Eric Adams agreed to pay thousands of dollars as a penalty for a campaign stunt at one of his official City Hall press conferences.
Riders on NJ Transit should still expect delays as rail services resume after two lines were suspended in and out of Penn Station Monday. An engineer was hurt after a piece of debris from overhead wire infrastructure hit a train.
The 140-foot cell tower in Nissequogue would fix dropped calls and spotty service, but rise far above the trees.
Former New York City Mayor Eric Adams agreed to pay thousands of dollars as a penalty for a campaign stunt at one of his official City Hall press conferences.
Riders on NJ Transit should still expect delays as rail services resume after two lines were suspended in and out of Penn Station Monday. An engineer was hurt after a piece of debris from overhead wire infrastructure hit a train.
Construction on the $16 billion Gateway Tunnel Project remained paused Monday morning despite a federal judge temporarily blocking the freezing of funds by the Trump administration.
The longest and largest nurses strike in New York City history is set to end after over three weeks as NYSNA says it has a tentative agreement.
A Cold Weather Advisory is in place through 10 a.m. on Monday for the entire Tri-State Area. As a result, a First Alert Weather Day will be in play for at least part of the day.
A Connecticut man was arrested after allegedly driving drunk in the Bronx and hitting pedestrians on a sidewalk Friday.
Parts of New York and Connecticut could see snow Friday into Saturday. A First Alert Weather Day is in effect for the weekend due to dangerously cold temperatures.
Bundle up — New York City and the Tri-State Area's stretch of dangerously cold weather continues, and it's sticking around longer than anyone would like.
New York, New Jersey and Connecticut were pivotal during America's birth. This year, as the nation celebrates its 250th birthday, CBS News New York is highlighting the hidden history in our own back yard.
The New Jersey Democrat says it's time to make seat belts on school buses a national standard, instead of leaving it up to states.
Riders on NJ Transit should still expect delays as rail services resume after two lines were suspended in and out of Penn Station Monday. An engineer was hurt after a piece of debris from overhead wire infrastructure hit a train.
Construction on the $16 billion Gateway Tunnel Project remained paused Monday morning despite a federal judge temporarily blocking the freezing of funds by the Trump administration.
A Cold Weather Advisory is in place through 10 a.m. on Monday for the entire Tri-State Area. As a result, a First Alert Weather Day will be in play for at least part of the day.
New York City and the Tri-State Area are preparing for what is expected to be the coldest weather of the season so far this weekend.
The 140-foot cell tower in Nissequogue would fix dropped calls and spotty service, but rise far above the trees.
A Cold Weather Advisory is in place through 10 a.m. on Monday for the entire Tri-State Area. As a result, a First Alert Weather Day will be in play for at least part of the day.
A Long Island man accused of driving drunk and killing a Nassau County police officer appeared in court Friday. Matthew Smith entered a not guilty plea.
The entire Tri-State Area will be under an Extreme Cold Warning as dangerously cold temperatures settle in, along with some snow.
The goal is to get patients drunk and high at a new research lab on the border of Nassau County and Queens.
The New Jersey Democrat says it's time to make seat belts on school buses a national standard, instead of leaving it up to states.
Former New York City Mayor Eric Adams agreed to pay thousands of dollars as a penalty for a campaign stunt at one of his official City Hall press conferences.
Construction on the $16 billion Gateway Tunnel Project remained paused Monday morning despite a federal judge temporarily blocking the freezing of funds by the Trump administration.
Ghislaine Maxwell's lawyer said she would be willing to cooperate with a House panel's probe if President Trump grants her clemency, and would testify that he is "innocent of any wrongdoing."
The official DHS statistics, which had not been previously reported, provide the most detailed look yet into who ICE has arrested during the Trump administration's crackdown.
The longest and largest nurses strike in New York City history is set to end after over three weeks as NYSNA says it has a tentative agreement.
Mount Sinai Health System and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield failed to reach a contract agreement by Dec. 31, which means about 9,000 physicians are no longer considered in-network.
Brooklyn's Green-Wood Cemetery is set to become the first on the East Coast to offer human composting.
The goal is to get patients drunk and high at a new research lab on the border of Nassau County and Queens.
The Patchogue-Medford School District said in a letter that the Suffolk County Department of Health alerted them about an infectious person in the school community.
The 31-year-old Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny took the stage on Sunday dressed in all white, donning a jersey with his last name, Ocasio, and the number 64.
Brad Arnold, the founder and lead singer of the 3 Doors Down has died following "his courageous battle with cancer," the rock band announced Saturday on social media.
Bad Bunny took the stage at halftime for the 2026 Super Bowl. Here's who else performed at Super Bowl 60.
Two-for-one tickets are returning for New York City's Off-Broadway Week.
The sheriff says the note was sent to a local Arizona news station, which agreed not to report on it, following the disappearance of "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie's mother, Nancy Guthrie.
The 31-year-old Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny took the stage on Sunday dressed in all white, donning a jersey with his last name, Ocasio, and the number 64.
Team USA defended its Olympic figure skating team event gold medal on Sunday after Ilia "Quad God" ushered the team to victory at the Milan Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics.
The Seattle Seahawks defeated the New England Patriots Sunday to win the 2026 Super Bowl.
NYU stands alone atop the NCAA Division III women's basketball record book with 82 consecutive victories.
Jalen Brunson scored 31 points and Josh Hart added 19 to help the New York Knicks beat the cold-shooting Boston Celtics 111-89 on Sunday.
After their building managers were arrested on fraud charges, tenants in Queens say their apartments were left in chaos.
Harlem's Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture centennial anniversary began last year, and 2026 marks 100 years since the library became owner of its namesake's personal collection, making it a full-fledged research center.
Brooklyn's Green-Wood Cemetery is set to become the first on the East Coast to offer human composting.
Dozens of middle school girls celebrated National Girls and Women in Sports Day at the Brooklyn Basketball Training Center on Wednesday.
A group of senior dancers aged 70 and up shine on stage at the Korean Community Services' center in Queens. They practice in Flushing twice a week and perform at events citywide.
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 Christine Sloan spoke to both men on Monday, and they explained they did nothing wrong and have no idea why they are being held.
The coldest air in three years gripped the city over the weekend. CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock reports.
NYSNA says the tentative agreement with Mount Sinai and Montefiore includes the number of nurses, protects health benefits, safeguards against artificial intelligence, and increases nurse's salaries by more than 12% over the life of the three year contract. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
An apparent ransom note which authorities are working to authenticate suggested a 5 p.m. deadline Monday. CBS News New York's Tim McNicholas reports.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani and other NYC leaders attended a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the brand new recreation center in East Flatbush.
