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Craig Allen has the Tri-State Area's latest First Alert Forecast on CBS2 News This Morning.
More than 100 firefighters responded to the overnight house fire in Queens.
The intense manhunt for a suspect continues after a 13-year-old girl was sexually assaulted at Kissena Park in Queens. CBS New York's John Dias reports.
The suburban landscape is having a culture shift. CBS New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
The NYPD said there have been at least 104 subway surfing incidents in 2024 and two deaths. CBS New York's Alice Gainer reports.
New York State Police opened a murder investigation after identifying the remains of Karen Ramsey 44 years after she disappeared. CBS New York's Tony Aiello reports.
Police said an unidentified male suspect destroyed the rainbow flags at the Stonewall National Monument in Greenwich Village. CBS New York's Doug Williams reports.
The suspect made two children go with him to a secluded area of a park in Queens, where he tied their wrists with a shoelace and then sexually assaulted the girl, NYPD said. CBS New York's Jennifer Bisram reports.
Police say a 15-year-old is facing charges after shots were fired at the beach Thursday as officers tried to disperse a large crowd. CBS New York's John Dias has the latest.
John Elliott has the Tri-State Area's latest First Alert Forecast on CBS2 News At Noon.
Police launched an all-out manhunt for a suspect after a 13-year-old girl was sexually assaulted at Kissena Park in Queens.
Gov. Hochul and Mayor Adams are among the New York elected officials who want the anti-mask law brought back to stop antisemitic protesters.
Gov. Kathy Hochul is proposing to bring back a public mask ban that was lifted during the pandemic. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook has a look at what she has to say.
Police say the suspect threatened a 13-year-old boy and girl with a knife and forced them into a wooded area of Kissena Park. CBS New York's Christina Fan has the latest on the investigation.
The teen was driving a sports car and speeding when he slammed into Det. Sgt. Frank Gualdino's cruiser on Tuckahoe Road in Yonkers on Dec. 1, 2022. CBS New York's Tony Aiello reports.
The new accusations were made days after the filing of 150 suits alleging decades of rampant sexual abuse at juvenile detention centers in New York City. CBS New York's Natalie Duddridge reports.
John Elliott has the Tri-State Area's latest First Alert Forecast on CBS2 News At Noon.
Broadway luminaries from "Hell's Kitchen," "Illinoise," "The Outsiders," "Suffs," and "Water for Elephants" spoke with CBS New York about their nominations for the 2024 Tony Awards.
The attorney who represents the families of several Gilgo Beach murder victims says he will present important new evidence that shows Rex Heuermann was not leading a double life.
The NYPD is looking into at least five incidents of vandalism targeting Brooklyn Museum board members in Manhattan and Brooklyn. CBS New York's Christina Fan has the latest on the investigation.
Congressman Jamaal Bowman and Westchester County Executive George Latimer, who are squaring off in the Democratic primary in New York's 16th Congressional District, participated in a heated debate Wednesday night. CBS New York's Dick Brennan reports.
There are new efforts in New York to protect young people from the dangers of vaping. New York leaders are detailing how funds will be spent from a lawsuit against Juul.
Pro-Palestinian demonstrators vandalized the homes of Brooklyn Museum trustees with red paint Wednesday morning at multiple locations across New York City, police sources say. CBS New York's Natalie Duddridge reports from the Upper East Side.
The amount of dust and debris World Trade Center first responders were exposed to play a role in risk for dementia before age 65, new study finds.
New York City's Staten Island Chuck made his weather prediction about an hour after the famous groundhog Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow in Pennsylvania.
Residents in Park Slope, Brooklyn, spent a second night without heat after manhole fires erupted, knocking out the power. Con Edison crews worked through Sunday night to try to restore power.
Two elderly people were hurt in a Bronx fire early Monday morning. More than 200 firefighters and EMS personnel responded to the scene at the corner of Grand Concourse and 167th Street.
Authorities in the Tucson, Arizona, area are searching for the mother of "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie, 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, who has been reported missing.
Punxsutawney Phil looked for his shadow during the 2026 Groundhog Day ceremony.
New York City's Staten Island Chuck made his weather prediction about an hour after the famous groundhog Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow in Pennsylvania.
Residents in Park Slope, Brooklyn, spent a second night without heat after manhole fires erupted, knocking out the power. Con Edison crews worked through Sunday night to try to restore power.
Authorities say online threats like sextortion are exploding, with predators increasingly pushing violence.
An investigation is underway into how a man and a dog died inside a mobile veterinary van in Flushing, Queens, on Sunday.
Sunday morning marked the end of an era in New York City, as Timothy Cardinal Dolan presided over his last Mass as archbishop after nearly 17 years in the post.
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.
Forecasters are watching for a chance of snow this weekend in New York and New Jersey as harsh winter weather conditions continue.
The First Alert Weather Team is tracking a storm that could bring snow to the New York and New Jersey area. Frigid temperatures will last throughout the week.
Although the snowstorm has passed, the cold weather will linger with temperatures below freezing each day.
Tensions are running high after reports of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents arresting several people in Hoboken and Jersey City earlier Sunday.
New York Giants co-owner Steve Tisch said he had a brief association with Jeffrey Epstein but denied taking him up on any of his invitations and said he never went to Epstein's island.
The extreme cold temperatures have been causing water main breaks across New York and New Jersey.
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.
We're learning more about Dan Sohail, the man charged with repeatedly ramming his car into Chabad Headquarters in Brooklyn on Jan. 28.
Authorities say online threats like sextortion are exploding, with predators increasingly pushing violence.
An off-duty Nassau County police officer was killed in a car crash with an alleged drunk driver Saturday morning, police say.
The suspect accused of killing his ex-girlfriend on Long Island in November 2025 has been deemed not competent to stand trial.
Fire departments across New York are warning about a "historic collapse" in volunteer firefighter staffing, which they say is causing a public safety crisis.
New York's governor is taking aim at ICE with a bill that would outlaw state and local police cooperation with the agency on civil enforcement.
Tensions are running high after reports of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents arresting several people in Hoboken and Jersey City earlier Sunday.
Bad Bunny used his Grammy acceptance speech on Sunday to denounce U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and call for the end of the ongoing immigration crackdown.
Complete closure of the performing arts center in Washington, D.C., will start on July 4, Mr. Trump said in a social media post.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said a total of 14 people have died outside during the dangerously cold weather. New single-room shelters are now open for people experiencing homelessness.
Five-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and his father were released from ICE custody on Sunday, a day after a federal court ordered their release.
In New Jersey, nearly half a million people lost enhanced Affordable Care Act tax credits this year, but the impact goes far beyond those who got the credits.
Starting July 1, as many as 450,000 New Yorkers will lose EP coverage and be forced into marketplace health care plans.
Striking New York City nurses returned to the bargaining table Thursday, the New York State Nurses Association said.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders joined striking New York City nurses on the picket line Tuesday.
New York City's largest nurses strike is now in Week 2 and it appears negotiations toward a deal remain at a standstill.
Bad Bunny used his Grammy acceptance speech on Sunday to denounce U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and call for the end of the ongoing immigration crackdown.
The 2026 Grammy Awards recognized the best of the best in music from last year, with big wins for Kendrick Lamar and Bad Bunny. Here's the full list of winners and nominees.
Complete closure of the performing arts center in Washington, D.C., will start on July 4, Mr. Trump said in a social media post.
Music's biggest night returned Sunday with the 68th annual Grammy Awards. Here is how to watch and stream and what to know.
In 1971, Demond Wilson appeared on an episode of "All in the Family," a role that led him to land a lead part in "Sanford and Son."
OG Anunoby scored 25 points, Landry Shamet added 23 and the Knicks beat the Lakers 112-100 on Sunday night.
Jalen Duren had 21 points and 10 rebounds after being added to the All-Star Game on Sunday night as an Eastern Conference reserve, and the Detroit Pistons routed the Brooklyn Nets 130-77 in the most-lopsided victory in franchise history.
New York Giants co-owner Steve Tisch said he had a brief association with Jeffrey Epstein but denied taking him up on any of his invitations and said he never went to Epstein's island.
The Senators beat the Devils 4-1 on Saturday night.
Roman Josi scored with 1:14 remaining in the game to lift the Predators past the Islanders 4-3 on Saturday night.
Jamaica Colosseum Mall is set to close for good on Jan. 31.
A volunteer effort launched during the winter storm paired younger residents with elderly homeowners, offering snow removal assistance while creating new community ties across generations.
A home-visit initiative in Brooklyn connects aging Holocaust survivors with social workers as war abroad and antisemitism at home reopen old wounds.
A critical seasonal blood shortage is prompting renewed calls for New Yorkers to donate.
Puppet shows, peaceful protests and acts of service helped families reflect on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy through a child's perspective.
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.
New York City's Staten Island Chuck made his weather prediction that aligns with the famous groundhog Punxsutawney Phil's forecast.
Punxsutawney Phil is expected to come out on Monday morning to predict if there will be six more weeks of winter or an early spring.
The federal trial of Alon, Oren and Tal Alexander continues Monday who have pleaded not guilty on sex-trafficking charges.
Monday marks day 22 of the ongoing nurses strike at three major hospital systems in New York City.
A 5-year-old boy whose story went viral when he was detained by immigration agents is back home after being held with his father in a Texas facility.
