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Gov. Kathy Hochul signed new legislation that will require companies to give customers the option to add their names and numbers to a do not call list as soon as the call begins.
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Gov. Kathy Hochul signed new legislation that will require companies to give customers the option to add their names and numbers to a do not call list as soon as the call begins.
A heartbroken community has begun its goodbye to a beloved member of Yonkers law enforcement.
Police are searching for the suspects accused of pickpocketing people in Bryant Park more than a dozen times. CBS2's Ali Bauman reports.
The verdict came down at the end of the second day of deliberations. CBS2's Alice Gainer reports, and legal expert Andrew Lieb breaks down what it means for the future of the Trump Organization and the former president himself.
For the first time, we are hearing from some of the victims of Sundance Oliver's alleged violent spree, including the shooting of a 96-year-old man who was waiting for the bus in his wheelchair, and the family of the slain 17-year-old girl. CBS2's Hannah Kliger reports.
Police say his reign of terror began several days ago in late November. He's accused of two murders, a shooting, robbery, and assault. CBS2's Christina Fan reports.
Mayor Eric Adams was joined by officials on Staten Island to discuss the arrest of a man after a Jewish father and his 7-year-old son were shot by BBs.
NYPD officials held a briefing about the arrest of Sundance Oliver, who was sought in a shooting spree that left two people dead and a third injured.
The Landmarks Preservation Commission called it one of the city's most significant sites of LGBTQ history.
The church was destroyed when the South Tower collapsed on Sept. 11, 2001. Two decades later, a brand new church has been rebuilt.
They're accused of multiple burglaries of high-end items totaling more than $1 million.
As CBS2's Elijah Westbrook reports, we learned from the NYPD the suspect turned himself in. We're also finding out he's no stranger to police.
We're learning more about the two people who were killed and the suspect who turned himself in. CBS2's John Dias has the latest developments.
The suspected gunman is being questioned by police after a shooting spree left two people dead and one wounded across Brooklyn and Manhattan, sources say. CBS2's John Dias has reaction from residents.
Sources tell CBS2 the suspected gunman behind three shootings is now in custody in Brooklyn.
The only house of worship destroyed in the Sept. 11 terror attacks is officially reopening in the shadow the World Trade Center.
Police say the suspects are responsible for 18 robberies since Nov. 20.
The city's landmarks preservation commission will vote on whether to assign the designation to the iconic gay bar in the West Village.
Sgt. Frank Gualdino died last week after he was hit by an unlicensed teenager.
Police say the suspect in a deadly shooting spree is considered armed and extremely dangerous. CBS2's Elijah Westbrook has more on what we know.
Police believe the same man is responsible for shooting a 96-year-old man with a stray bullet and killing a 21-year-old man in Lower Manhattan. CBS2's John Dias has the latest on the investigation.
The NYPD is trying to track down a man accused in three shootings, two of them fatal.
DHL teamed up with Dees' Nursery on Long Island for Operation Holiday Cheer.
A Yonkers man is back in the U.S. after three months of dangerous duty in Ukraine, CBS2's Tony Aiello reports.
Area residents weighed in on the proposal to increase the rate to $7.75 by the year 2027, CBS2's Lisa Rozner reports.
Zero-proof beverages are having a moment, especially at Westchester County's first "spirit-free bottle shop."
An outbreak of E. coli and salmonella that has sickened dozens of people across 15 states has been linked to an alfalfa grower in Minnesota, federal health officials said Friday.
Multiple people in one Queens neighborhood say their homes are repeatedly getting flooded out when storms hit.
The Milleridge Inn in Jericho went up in flames Thursday night. It's a piece of Long Island history. The main restaurant dates all the way back to 1672.
Hundreds of people were near the Sun & Surf Beach Club in Atlantic Beach when a tornado hit.
Zero-proof beverages are having a moment, especially at Westchester County's first "spirit-free bottle shop."
Multiple people in one Queens neighborhood say their homes are repeatedly getting flooded out when storms hit.
The Milleridge Inn in Jericho went up in flames Thursday night. It's a piece of Long Island history. The main restaurant dates all the way back to 1672.
Hundreds of people were near the Sun & Surf Beach Club in Atlantic Beach when a tornado hit.
The NYPD wants your help finding a Brooklyn shooting suspect. The bullet wound up striking a dog, according to police.
It's gearing up to be a wet and stormy weekend in New York.
Rainy weather returns to the New York City area Sunday, bringing with it the threat of flooding.
Bayonne, New Jersey, is heading to the Little League World Series after beating Darien, Connecticut, in the Metro Region Tournament on Friday.
We're in great shape on this Friday as we gear up for another weekend.
The potential for severe storms and downpours returns to the Tri-State Area Monday as sweltering temperatures continue.
The undefeated Bayonne, New Jersey, all-star Little Leaguers play West Chester, Pennsylvania, on Friday night in their second game in the Little League World Series.
It's gearing up to be a wet and stormy weekend in New York.
Bayonne is still riding the high from Wednesday night's Little League World Series game, where the boys beat Massachusetts 2-1.
Bayonne, New Jersey, is advancing to the next round of the Little League World Series.
Researchers say an alarming study on cognitive decline is specific to the African American community in Newark, New Jersey.
The Milleridge Inn in Jericho went up in flames Thursday night. It's a piece of Long Island history. The main restaurant dates all the way back to 1672.
Hundreds of people were near the Sun & Surf Beach Club in Atlantic Beach when a tornado hit.
It's a piece of Long Island history, dating back centuries. It's one of the oldest operating restaurants in America - the main restaurant dates all the way back to 1672. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
The tornado hit the Sun and Surf Beach Club at around 6:50 p.m. Thursday. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
It's gearing up to be a wet and stormy weekend in New York.
A federal appeals court said the top federal prosecutor in the Northern District of New York was unlawfully serving when he subpoenaed state Attorney General Letitia James.
A New York woman is accused of plotting "a major attack" on the state Capitol building in Albany, authorities said Thursday.
The Democratic National Committee is on the hunt for the best host city for the 2028 Democratic convention.
As we approach the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks, there is an ongoing fight to repair Jersey City's memorial for the victims.
President Trump said Tuesday that the U.S. and Canada have reached a last-minute agreement to pause the 50% tariffs.
A New Yorker has tested positive for West Nile virus, the city health department announced Wednesday.
Researchers say an alarming study on cognitive decline is specific to the African American community in Newark, New Jersey.
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
Two more deaths have been reported in connection to the Legionnaires' disease cluster on the Upper East Side, health officials said Friday.
Jones Beach is back open for swimmers after it was prohibited due to elevated bacterial levels. The rare shutdown took place from Thursday afternoon through midday Friday.
"Today, Elwood and I lost a great friend and collaborator, and the world lost one of the most naturally innovative drummers and a great and true son of Texas," ZZ Top's Billy Gibbons said in a statement.
Brian Hickerson and his brother, Zach, made the 911 call that brought first responders to the apartment where Hayden Panettiere was found unresponsive.
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in "Remember the Titans" as a child actor and rose to fame in the series "Heroes," has died at the age of 36. The coroner's office says she was found in cardiac arrest.
The lineup for the 2026 Global Citizen Festival in New York City was announced Thursday.
Latin music stars Marc Anthony, Feid, and others are set to perform at a benefit concert in Miami on August 16.
The undefeated Bayonne, New Jersey, all-star Little Leaguers play West Chester, Pennsylvania, on Friday night in their second game in the Little League World Series.
The New York Police Department explained its security plans to keep more than a million fans and hundreds of players safe ahead of the U.S. Open.
Gerrit Cole pitched six sharp innings, and the New York Yankees completed a three-game sweep in Baltimore with a 6-1 victory over the Orioles.
Bayonne is still riding the high from Wednesday night's Little League World Series game, where the boys beat Massachusetts 2-1.
MLS-leading Nashville SC pulled out a 1-0 victory over the New York Red Bulls on Wednesday night.
The DSNY reported an increase in needle stick injuries for New York City sanitation workers.
A Queens homeowner says that overgrown city trees on her block are creating a safety hazard at night.
Neighbors say Flushing Meadows Corona Park has been falling into disrepair for years.
The owner of a beloved Harlem food truck known for its burgers under $5 is retiring and selling the business.
The historic Art Deco bathhouse at Jacob Riis Park is getting a new life as the Rockaway Ocean Club. But as the long-dormant building reopens, some locals are questioning who will have access to its amenities.
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.
CBS News New York's Scott Padgett has your First Alert Forecast for August 21 at 6 p.m.
Tens of thousands of people are expected at this year's Anime NYC convention at the Javits Center this weekend. CBS News New York's Dave Carlin takes us inside to what's billed as the largest anime convention on the East Coast.
Zero-proof beverages are having more than a moment; they're part of a fast-growing non-alcoholic movement. CBS News New York's Tony Aiello takes us to Westchester County's first spirit-free bottle shop.
The NYPD wants your help finding a Brooklyn shooting suspect. The bullet wound up striking a dog, according to police.
What started off as an effort to bring a restroom to a historic Brooklyn park has turned into a community-wide debate in Greenpoint. As CBS News New York's John Dias reports, many argue developers could change the character of the park.
