NYC officially opens its public pools for summer 2024. Watch the full video.
New York City is opening its 50 free, public pools across the five boroughs starting Thursday, June 27 -- the first day of summer break for public school kids.
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New York City is opening its 50 free, public pools across the five boroughs starting Thursday, June 27 -- the first day of summer break for public school kids.
With New York City public schools out for summer, kids under 18 can still get free breakfast and lunch at several locations across the city.
It's officially summer in New York City. Schools are out, and pools are open. Dozens of free public pools open across the city Thursday.
The MTA board voted Wednesday to officially put congestion pricing on hold. CBS New York's Derick Waller has a look at what that means for other projects.
Police say two people were shot and the MTA bus was struck when gunfire rang out in Harlem. CBS New York's Shosh Bedrosian reports from the scene.
George Latimer's blowout 17-point victory over incumbent Rep. Jamaal Bowman in New York's 16th Congressional District got national attention, but the races that will determine whether the Democrats prevail in Washington were often a whole lot quieter. CBS New York political reporter Marcia Kramer has more on the New York races that could play a key role in flipping control of Congress.
Gov. Kathy Hochul's decision to put a pause on congestion pricing has forced the MTA board to consider Wednesday what projects might have to be scrapped or put on hold. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
Uber drivers in New York staged a protest Wednesday, saying they are being locked out of the app and losing money.
With the July 4th just a week away, CBS news law enforcement contributor and former deputy commissioner with the NYPD, Richard Esposito, discusses the difficulty of dealing with illegal fireworks in the city.
The MTA board is expected to formally put congestion pricing on pause and lay out what New Yorkers will not be getting without the anticipated revenue. CBS New York's Derick Waller has the latest.
Westchester County Executive George Latimer defeated incumbent Rep. Jamaal Bowman in an expensive primary race for New York District 16, CBS News projects. CBS New York's Christina Fan has reaction from both sides.
The Associated Press projects Larinda Hooks has won in the hotly contested Democratic primary for a Queens Assembly seat, beating former state senator and convicted felon Hiram Monserrate.
Former CNN political analyst John Avlon has won the Democratic nomination in the 1st Congressional District on Long Island, defeating Stony Brook University professor emeritus Nancy Goroff.
Former CNN political analyst John Avlon has won the Democratic nomination in the 1st Congressional District on Long Island, defeating Stony Brook University professor emeritus Nancy Goroff.
The race between Rep. Jamaal Bowman and Westchester County Executive George Latimer became the most expensive House primary in history.
Luciano Taveras, 74, and his 77-year-old wife Maria were killed and dozens of people are now displaced after their apartment building caught fire in Washington Heights. CBS New York's John Dias reports.
Mayor Eric Adams and the Department of Transportation announced the program's return Tuesday, calling it the "Summer of Possibility."
It's Democratic Primary Election Day in New York, and all eyes are on the Jamaal Bowman-George Latimer race in New York's 16th Congressional District. CBS New York's Christina Fan reports.
The search is on for a suspect in a deadly shooting in New York's SoHo neighborhood Tuesday morning. Police said the man was unresponsive on the sidewalk after being shot multiple times. CBS New York's Nick Caloway reports.
A fire inside a Washington Heights apartment building claimed the lives of two people and left dozens more without a home. CBS New York's John Dias reports.
From Main Street to Midtown, LGBTQ -owned businesses are making a difference by diversifying their communities and also by contributing nearly $1.7 trillion to the American economy every year. Rhett Buttle shares just some of the resources available to aspiring entrepreneurs this Pride month.
New York voters are hitting the polls today for the 2024 primary elections, including a heated race between Rep. Jamaal Bowman and Westchester County Exec. George Latimer. CBS New York's Christina Fan reports.
A fire broke out overnight at an apartment in Washington Heights, killing at least two people. CBS New York's Natalie Duddridge is live on the scene with the latest.
Water spews from the walls and spills into hallways at the Borinquen Plaza Houses in Brooklyn, where tenants have been complaining for years. CBS New York's Hannah Kliger reports.
Police are searching for a man accused of sexually assaulting a woman who was sunbathing in Central Park.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is banking on his pick to lead the Department of Transportation to help him with his plan to make buses faster.
Less than two hours after his inauguration, Mamdani said he signed three executive orders designed to put pressure on landlords and fast-track housing development.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani made bold promises for his administration in his first speech.
New York City and the state will enact several new laws in 2026, primarily pertaining to employment, health care and consumer protection.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani gave his inaugural address Thursday afternoon outside City Hall, speaking for nearly 25 minutes to a crowd of about 4,000 spectators.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is banking on his pick to lead the Department of Transportation to help him with his plan to make buses faster.
Less than two hours after his inauguration, Mamdani said he signed three executive orders designed to put pressure on landlords and fast-track housing development.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani made bold promises for his administration in his first speech.
New York City and the state will enact several new laws in 2026, primarily pertaining to employment, health care and consumer protection.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani gave his inaugural address Thursday afternoon outside City Hall, speaking for nearly 25 minutes to a crowd of about 4,000 spectators.
The first morning of 2026 featured a few rounds of snow across the Tri-State Area.
The last day of 2025 will feature a blend of clouds and sun in New York City.
Here's how to stream Times Square New Year's Eve performances on Wednesday night and the ball drop ushering in 2026.
Some flurries or a snow shower will be possible on New Year's Eve, both in the morning and as we approach midnight.
All of New York City was under a dense fog advisory Monday morning, with warmer air in place after freezing rain in the Tri-State Area.
The first morning of 2026 featured a few rounds of snow across the Tri-State Area.
Toll increases on the PA Turnpike, NJ Turnpike, Garden State Parkway and Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission bridges go into effect in the first week 2026.
The last day of 2025 will feature a blend of clouds and sun in New York City.
Here's how to stream Times Square New Year's Eve performances on Wednesday night and the ball drop ushering in 2026.
Police in Wayne, New Jersey, responded to reports of shots fired at the Willowbrook Mall on Tuesday night.
New York City and the state will enact several new laws in 2026, primarily pertaining to employment, health care and consumer protection.
Here's how to stream Times Square New Year's Eve performances on Wednesday night and the ball drop ushering in 2026.
A Long Island community is grieving after a young man was killed while working at a CVS on Christmas Day -- a shift he wasn't even scheduled to work.
All of New York City was under a dense fog advisory Monday morning, with warmer air in place after freezing rain in the Tri-State Area.
A First Alert Weather Day has been issued through 2 a.m. Monday due to the lingering threat of freezing rain in the northern suburbs of NYC.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is banking on his pick to lead the Department of Transportation to help him with his plan to make buses faster.
Less than two hours after his inauguration, Mamdani said he signed three executive orders designed to put pressure on landlords and fast-track housing development.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani made bold promises for his administration in his first speech.
New York City and the state will enact several new laws in 2026, primarily pertaining to employment, health care and consumer protection.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani gave his inaugural address Thursday afternoon outside City Hall, speaking for nearly 25 minutes to a crowd of about 4,000 spectators.
Brooklyn-based Maimonides Health is merging with NYC Health + Hospitals, New York City health leaders announced.
New Jersey state health officials are warning of potential measles exposures at Newark Liberty International Airport before Christmas.
Thousands of new flu cases in New York led to a 38% jump from the previous week, according to state health officials.
A spike in measles cases in Rockland County has New York health officials urging families to get vaccinated.
Researchers on Long Island say they've found physical evidence of PTSD in World Trade Center first responders.
Here are the significant books, films and characters joining the list of works in the public domain on Jan. 1, 2026.
Here's what to know about the lineup of performances scheduled for New Year's Eve, as crowds gather in Times Square to ring in 2026.
Isiah Whitlock Jr. is perhaps best known for his role as state Sen. R. Clayton "Clay" Davis on HBO's "The Wire."
Smith previously played young Nala in "The Lion King" on Broadway.
The singer said an MRI showed a cancerous spot on one of his lungs after he recovered from a lengthy bout of bronchitis.
The NHL is hosting its first outdoor game in Florida on Friday.
Julian Champagnie had a career-high 36 points and the Spurs rallied to beat the Knicks 134-132 on Wednesday night in a rematch of the NBA Cup final.
Luke Hughes scored the go-ahead goal 4:45 into the third period and the Devils scored three times in a 1:56 span in a 3-2 win over the Blue Jackets on Wednesday night.
Tom Wilson had two goals and an assist to lead the Capitals past the Rangers 6-3 on Wednesday.
Chicago had a chance to win in regulation, but Nick Foligno shot the puck off a post on a prime scoring opportunity in the final seconds.
Drumming, dance and hands-on workshops marked the 18th year the Brooklyn Children's Museum is hosting what leaders call New York City's largest family Kwanzaa festival.
Federal funding cuts have left local organizations struggling to meet growing needs, prompting a borough-wide fundraising push to support food access, housing and other essential services.
What began as a middle school project has grown into hundreds of handwritten messages left across New York City, offering encouragement to strangers and revealing how a small gesture can resonate for weeks.
NYC says center-running bus lanes will speed up commutes and improve safety on one of Brooklyn's busiest corridors, but critics aren't so sure.
Nine Brooklyn Football Club partner bars are collecting shelf-stable food and winter coats to benefit 10 local schools.
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.
As CBS News New York's Kristy Barry reports, it's a New York tradition that dates back to 1903.
But as CBS News New York's Tim McNicholas reports, New Yorkers have heard similar proposals before.
John Elliott has the Tri-State Area's updated Thursday evening First Alert Forecast on CBS News New York.
Isac Issa, 55, was shot and killed early Thursday morning while driving for a rideshare app, according to relatives. CBS News New York's Dave Carlin reports.
CBS News New York's Kristie Keleshian has the story of one of Brooklyn's first babies of 2026.
