Peter Yarrow of Peter, Paul and Mary dies at age 86
Peter Yarrow was a singer-songwriter and a social activist, but he was best known as one-third of the folk-music group Peter, Paul and Mary.
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Peter Yarrow was a singer-songwriter and a social activist, but he was best known as one-third of the folk-music group Peter, Paul and Mary.
Community leaders in Queens are begging the NYPD to extend its three-month crime crackdown along Roosevelt Avenue.
The new development raises new questions for Adams and his legal team. Will the feds file a superseding indictment and, if they do, will it complicate his run for reelection? CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
Prosecutors say Sebastian Zapeta intentionally lit Debrina Kawam on fire while she was sleeping on board an F train at the Coney island-Stillwell Avenue station on December 22, 2024. CBS News New York's Natalie Duddridge reports from his arraignment.
With congestion pricing now in effect in New York City, officials announced Tuesday a crackdown on drivers who try to obscure their license plates, or use "ghost plates," to get out of paying the new toll.
JetBlue says two bodies were found in aircraft landing gear after the flight landed in Fort Lauderdale.
New York City drivers made it through their first weekday commute with the new tolls, but time will tell how much of an impact they make on traffic. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
A Suffolk County officer is in a medically-induced coma after he crashed trying to stop a speeding driver on the LIE, police say. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
MTA Chair Janno Lieber said it has been a smooth ride Monday on the first weekday of congestion pricing. Fort Lee's Mayor Mark Sokolich says it's too soon to draw any conclusions.
A Georgia judge found the former New York City mayor in contempt for failing to respond properly to a defamation case.
Congestion pricing is in effect in New York City. Political leaders in New Jersey are looking into what they might be able to do next against the program, as it got underway. CBS News New York's Christine Sloan and Natalie Duddridge have team coverage.
A little bit of snow couldn't stop one of the community's favorite holiday celebrations! CBS News New York's Jessi Mitchell reports.
The first weekday morning rush hour since the controversial new tolling system was turned on Sunday is now in the books. All eyes are on how traffic will change throughout the day, if at all. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook, Christina Fan and Natalie Duddridge have team coverage.
A police officer was seriously hurt in a crash on the Long Island Expressway in Brentwood.
As New York City drivers face the first weekday commute with the new tolls, State Sen. Brad Hoylman-Sigal urges people to be patient and believe in the benefits.
CBS News New York's Doug Williams is checking on traffic in Midtown Manhattan on the first weekday of the new congestion pricing tolls.
Staten Island Borough President Vito Fossella speaks with CBS News New York about his opposition to the toll in Manhattan.
Congestion pricing is now a reality in New York City, and drivers are facing the first weekday commute with the controversial new tolling system. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook, Christina Fan and Hannah Kliger have team coverage.
While the controversial toll has been met with those for and those against, the Hudson Square Business Improvement District is hopeful about the benefits for residents and businesses.
Baldor Specialty Foods says the food industry will feel the cost of New York City's new congestion pricing toll, and customers will end up paying the price.
New Yorkers Against Congestion Pricing Tax is one of many groups suing New York and the MTA over the new toll.
The Riders Alliance says congestion pricing will improve bus service and raise money for critical improvements to mass transit.
The Sierra Club says the benefits for congestion and pollution outweigh the concerns about cost.
Drivers now face a new toll when they enter Manhattan's Congestion Relief Zone, and trucks are being hit the hardest.
Congestion pricing is now in effect in New York City, and drivers are facing the first weekday commute with the controversial new tolling system. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook, Christina Fan, Doug Williams and Hannah Kliger have team coverage.
A CBS News New York Investigation finds New York City is on pace for the most manhole fires in 11 years.
The New York Yankees beat the St. Louis Cardinals 2-0 on Tuesday night.
The New York Mets defeated the Cleveland Guardians 6-2 on Tuesday night to snap a three-game losing streak.
Federal authorities arrested a man who appeared to be monitoring security-planning activities at Trump National Golf Club in LA County ahead of the president's Southern California visit.
Doctors and other organizations say there's something women can do to help reduce their chances of developing ovarian cancer by 80%.
A CBS News New York Investigation finds New York City is on pace for the most manhole fires in 11 years.
Doctors and other organizations say there's something women can do to help reduce their chances of developing ovarian cancer by 80%.
The family of a man killed in a shooting in Yonkers on Sunday night says he was in the wrong place at the wrong time.
Karina Vetrano's convicted killer Chanel Lewis' attorney said he would soon be filing an appeal in the 2016 murder that shocked New York City.
A former Mount Vernon police official faces attempted murder charges for allegedly being the getaway driver in a Bronx shooting, prosecutors said.
New York City and parts of New Jersey were under a flood watch due to downpours and strong storms Monday.
Stormy weather will return to the New York City area on Monday, bringing the threat of heavy rain and storms that may lead to flash flooding.
There's been a report of a bigfoot sighting near the Pachaug State Forest in Connecticut.
Heavy rain is complicating efforts to recover a teenage boy from the West River in New Haven. Strong currents and an increased flow have made the job even more difficult.
It's another rainy day in the Tri-State Area with a flood watch for parts of New York and Connecticut.
The family of a man who died at the Delaney Hall immigration detention center in Newark, New Jersey, is demanding justice.
Protesters gathered at the gates of Delaney Hall immigration detention center in Newark, New Jersey, Monday following the death of an ICE detainee.
The power was restored Tuesday morning after going out at the American Dream Mall in East Rutherford, N.J. Monday afternoon.
Strong downpours have dumped rain on parts of New York and New Jersey that are still recovering from last week's severe weather.
New York City and parts of New Jersey were under a flood watch due to downpours and strong storms Monday.
Communities across New York City and Long Island came together Tuesday for National Night Out.
On Long Island, a farm is helping kids cope using therapy horses. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
Suffolk County Police are trying to identify an Asian man whose body was discovered on Gilgo Beach in 2011.
A Columbia University medical student is recovering after being shot in the face by Nassau Police. Police say he charged at officers with a knife Monday night. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
A Nassau County police officer shot a man in the face after he allegedly smashed a patrol car window with a knife in Westbury, Long Island, police said.
Federal authorities arrested a man who appeared to be monitoring security-planning activities at Trump National Golf Club in LA County ahead of the president's Southern California visit.
In total, 17 bills will be introduced in the City Council next month to increase safety regulations around e-bikes and e-scooters, while also strengthening enforcement of existing laws.
Protesters gathered at the gates of Delaney Hall immigration detention center in Newark, New Jersey, Monday following the death of an ICE detainee.
Some 9/11 families are defending New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's inclusion in this year's solemn remembrance ceremony after an online petition asked he not attend.
There has been so much confusion about the pied-à-terre tax and the way city notified homeowners, the City Council has scheduled a public hearing to demand answers.
The source of exposure for the Legionnaires cluster on Manhattan's Upper East Side has been eliminated, according to the New York City Health Department.
A seventh person has died from Legionnaires' disease in connection with the Upper East Side cluster, New York City's health commissioner said Thursday.
Thirty-four cooling towers at 33 buildings on the Upper East Side tested positive for live Legionella bacteria, the New York City Health Department announced Tuesday.
An attorney representing an Upper East Side woman whose husband just died from Legionnaires' disease is planning to take legal action.
Studies show older adults are among the safest drivers on the road, but crashes involving seniors are on the rise.
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.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
A new Broadway show based on Prince's movie and album "Purple Rain" will take the stage at Broadway's Majestic Theatre in March.
Carly Simon, the singer known for 1970s hits like "You're So Vain," announced she has Parkinson's disease and also was treated for basal cell carcinoma.
The New York Yankees beat the St. Louis Cardinals 2-0 on Tuesday night.
The New York Mets defeated the Cleveland Guardians 6-2 on Tuesday night to snap a three-game losing streak.
The Chicago Cubs acquired pitcher Clay Holmes and outfielder Tyrone Taylor from the last-place New York Mets on Monday for touted infield prospect Jefferson Rojas.
José Caballero lined a two-run homer, Gerrit Cole pitched into the sixth inning and the New York Yankees hung on to top the Chicago Cubs 2-1 on Sunday.
The Miami Marlins beat the Mets 2-0 Sunday shortly after New York traded opening day starter Freddy Peralta to Tampa Bay.
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.
The FIFA World Cup is delivering a business boost for many bars and restaurants across New York City, but not every industry is seeing the same payoff.
Two Upper West Side children went on a mission to visit 40 playgrounds in one day, hoping to set a record.
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 SNL star will take over the lead role of "Mary Todd Lincoln" in the Tony Award-winning play.
The new project will include the use of AI, aerial imagery and climate forecasting to examine the city's tree canopy to create planting strategies.
New York City Council Speaker Julie Menin said 17 safety bills will be introduced over the next month. CBS News New York's Aziza Shuler reports.
A 2019 law requires the rate to be adjusted every Jan. 1 based on economic indicators from the previous fiscal year.
A man was found with ammunition when he was arrested at President Trump's Rancho Palos Verdes golf course.
