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A federal judge ruled New York City and the Department of Correction are in civil contempt for failing to keep city jails safe.
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A federal judge ruled New York City and the Department of Correction are in civil contempt for failing to keep city jails safe.
CBS News New York will have team coverage from the balloon inflation celebration along Central Park West. Jessica Moore takes us there.
Police say a 34-year-old man was outside his car at the BP gas station at 129th Street and Park Avenue when he was shot three times in a possible robbery attempt. CBS News New York's Zinnia Maldonado reports.
With a storm expected to arrive Wednesday night, travelers are racing to leave town and get to their Thanksgiving destinations. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports from Newark.
Turkey, stuffing, gravy, cranberry sauce - all on a slice of pizza. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
The first of three arches for the Portal North Bridge arrived at the construction site in Kearny Tuesday.
Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani appeared in court Tuesday to face questions about his payments in the Georgia election defamation case.
Five people were arrested and charged with fostering the sale of stolen goods. It was the first time an anti-shoplifting law passed by the New York legislature was used. CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
This holiday season, make a difference. We're partnering with New York Common Pantry to combat food insecurity.
Tuesday is expected to be one of the busiest travel days of the year as people are on the move for Thanksgiving. CBS News New York's Tony Sadiku, Zinnia Maldonado and Guy Staniar have team coverage.
A fire ripped through several apartments in Inwood, Manhattan on Tuesday morning, injuring 15 people. CBS News New York's John Dias reports from the scene.
The rain that made travel a bit more complicated Tuesday morning is clearing out, but Thanksgiving looks like it'll be a washout. CBS News New York's Tony Sadiku has a look at the First Alert Weather forecast.
Rain is impacting the holiday travel rush, and more rain is on the way for Thanksgiving. CBS News New York's Tony Sadiku has a look at the First Alert Weather forecast.
Seuk Kim was flying three dogs from Maryland to Albany, New York, when the plane crashed in the snowy woods of the Catskill Mountains, officials said.
It's the busiest day of the year at the Hunts Point Produce Market in the Bronx, as families get ready for their Thanksgiving feasts. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
A CBS News New York investigation found online sellers may be putting New York City's effort to prevent lithium-ion battery fires at risk. Tim McNicholas reports.
President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden took a rare trip to Staten Island to honor service members and their families ahead of Thanksgiving. CBS News New York's Jennifer Bisram reports.
President-elect Donald Trump says he will impose tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China on day one in office. CBS News New York's Dick Brennan reports.
A 15-year-old boy was stabbed on a moving train in Queens, police said.
The mystery behind Charles and Catharine Romer's disappearance is starting to unravel after divers found their missing car in a Georgia pond. CBS News New York's Tony Aiello reports.
New data shows car thefts at Port authority parking lots are spiking by more than 50% amid the annual holiday travel surge. CBS News New York's Derick Waller reports.
New York City is taking action against the contractor who was doing construction work on a building in the Bronx that partially collapsed. CBS News New York's Ali Bauman reports.
Rob Marciano has the Tri-State Area's updated Monday evening forecast on CBS News New York.
The New York City Police Department's newest commissioner, Jessica Tisch, was sworn in Monday. CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
U.S. Attorney for the Southern District Damian Williams announced plans to resign Monday. Williams, 44, will resign at 11:59 p.m. on Dec. 13.
At least 345 people — the majority in Colorado and Minnesota — have been sickened by a salmonella outbreak, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Gov. Kathy Hochul signed new legislation Wednesday to strengthen inspections on cooling towers in New York City.
Questions are growing within the law enforcement community about how one of the Mount Vernon Police Department's top leaders was vetted.
Cyberattacks on U.S. water systems that officials suspect may be linked to Iran-backed hackers have been reported in at least a dozen states, sources familiar with the matter told CBS News.
The countdown to the 2026 US Open in New York City is on, but some tennis fans are frustrated by how much it costs to get in.
Gov. Kathy Hochul signed new legislation Wednesday to strengthen inspections on cooling towers in New York City.
Questions are growing within the law enforcement community about how one of the Mount Vernon Police Department's top leaders was vetted.
The countdown to the 2026 US Open in New York City is on, but some tennis fans are frustrated by how much it costs to get in.
A man has been charged with arson in connection to a June fire that destroyed a historic Brooklyn church.
The MTA has identified dozens of places in New York City's subway system where upgrades could help cut delays.
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.
The Long Island Aquarium is asking the public to help name its newest resident – a Giant Pacific octopus.
Dangerous rip currents have been reported across New York area beaches in recent weeks, causing dozens of ocean rescues. As CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports, officials in the Town of Hempstead began a safety campaign Wednesday to educate swimmers on how to break the grip of a rip.
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.
Gov. Kathy Hochul signed new legislation Wednesday to strengthen inspections on cooling towers in New York City.
The Medical Aid in Dying law allows terminally ill adults to request a doctor to prescribe them lethal medication.
Former state health official Abdul El-Sayed faced Rep. Haley Stevens in the Democratic Senate primary in Michigan in a closely watched contest that represented the latest test of the party's divisions.
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.
Gov. Kathy Hochul signed new legislation Wednesday to strengthen inspections on cooling towers in New York City.
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.
Actor and comedian Bowen Yang will portray Mary Todd Lincoln in Broadway's "Oh, Mary!" for a limited 12-week run starting in September.
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.
The countdown to the 2026 US Open in New York City is on, but some tennis fans are frustrated by how much it costs to get in.
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.
Harlem Week 2026 brings past and present Harlemites together to honor the neighborhood's legacy.
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.
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.
In Washington state, some of the 60,000 people evacuated during the devastating wildfires in Spokane are returning to burned-out neighborhoods to find little or nothing left of their homes. Gwen Baumgardner reports.
An apartment fire in the Norwood section of the Bronx killed one person and injured 14 others Wednesday. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports.
The MTA is going to auction off dozens of old MetroCard machines.
The Long Island Aquarium is asking the public to help name its newest resident – a Giant Pacific octopus.
A historic law allowing medical aid in dying is now in effect in New York.
