Subway strikes piece of metal, sparking fire
It happened around 9:39 a.m. near the 68th Street and Lexington Avenue stop on the Upper East Side. CBS News New York's Zinnia Maldonado reports.
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It happened around 9:39 a.m. near the 68th Street and Lexington Avenue stop on the Upper East Side. CBS News New York's Zinnia Maldonado reports.
Organizers say the Norway Spruce has been selected from a farm in East Greenbush in upstate New York.
With early voting underway in NYC, the candidates for mayor were all out in Queens on Sunday. CBS News New York's Aziza Shuler has their message to voters.
Miami used a late run to pull away from New York and win its home opener, days after guard Terry Rozier was placed on leave amid federal betting allegations.
New Yorkers have strong opinions about the federal government shutdown, which has been going for 26 days and counting.
Brianna Lanoye, the principal of the Buffalo Academy of Science, kept telling people she wanted to invite the whole school to her wedding. So, her school did the next best thing.
Halloween is the deadliest day for pedestrians under 18 years old, according to police.
Two were off-duty when they jumped into action to rescue the family from the fire on Long Island.
The fire sent smoke billowing into the sky above the bridge.
The New York Inspector General says there have been numerous complaints about tee times being taken seconds after they are released.
Some voters are eager to get to the ballot box as the campaigns heat up in the sprint to Election Day. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
Investigators hope the event leads to clues in dozens of unsolved cases in the borough. CBS News New York's Alice Gainer reports.
A Long Island man suffocated his estranged wife by dousing her face with a chemical mixture at her home in Herricks, Nassau County Police said. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
The New York attorney general was indicted on bank fraud charges by the Trump administration.
New York City's new 15 mph speed limit applies to all e-bikes, e-scooters and pedal-assist commercial bicycles, according to City Hall. CBS News New York's Doug Williams has the details.
New York Attorney General Letitia James was indicted by the Justice Department in October on bank fraud charges.
Mayor Eric Adams is throwing his support behind former Gov. Andrew Cuomo as voters get ready to hit the polls this weekend. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook has the latest.
James is set to make her first court appearance Friday after being indicted on federal charges. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
Police said surveillance video shows the 30-year-old woman holding her newborn baby wrapped in a sheet.
The endorsement came just two days before the start of early voting. CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups is accused of helping crime families rig poker games in Manhattan and the Hamptons, federal authorities said. CBS News New York's Alice Gainer reports.
Musicians Local 802 Vice President Dan Point told CBS News New York he thinks many of the union's musicians will be happy with the new contract and happy to stay at work.
A construction worker plunged down a 60-foot hole Thursday morning on Manhattan's West Side.
It happened just before 9 a.m. at a construction site at the rail yards at 12th Avenue and 30th Street.
The Broadway League and Musicians Local 802 announced the deal early Thursday morning. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
A New Jersey police department is getting creative when it comes to cracking down on distracted drivers.
New York City regulators are reviewing complaints after Sail4th 250 canceled some customers' tickets without offering refunds, citing weather damage.
Three children were swept into the Passaic River Wednesday night. A little boy was later found dead, and a young girl is still missing.
Loved ones and community members are saying their final goodbyes to Staff Sgt. Angel Rampersad, a Queens resident who was killed overseas during the war with Iran.
Luis Robert Jr. had a two-run single to cap an eighth-inning rally in the Mets' 4-2 victory over the Marlins on Thursday night.
New York City regulators are reviewing complaints after Sail4th 250 canceled some customers' tickets without offering refunds, citing weather damage.
Loved ones and community members are saying their final goodbyes to Staff Sgt. Angel Rampersad, a Queens resident who was killed overseas during the war with Iran.
A Bronx mother and grandmother have been charged in the death of a teenage family member. The medical examiner ruled the boy died by homicide, noting he was malnourished and dehydrated.
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.
Shark sightings are becoming all too common on some New York City beaches, and the NYPD is turning to technology to help keep swimmers safe.
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.
There was a tornado warning in Sussex and Warren Counties in New Jersey as more severe weather passed through our area.
Weather conditions go downhill Tuesday and Wednesday with rain and potentially strong storms on deck for the New York area.
Severe weather impacted the entire region on Tuesday, with watches and warnings throughout the CBS News New York viewing area.
A New Jersey police department is getting creative when it comes to cracking down on distracted drivers.
Three children were swept into the Passaic River Wednesday night. A little boy was later found dead, and a young girl is still missing.
Three kids entered the Passaic River Wednesday night. A little boy was later found dead, and investigators are still searching for one of the girls.
A CBS News Philadelphia investigation found Trenton police use-of-force incidents have increased in 2026 despite the department earning state accreditation.
One child was found dead Wednesday night after going missing in the Passaic River in New Jersey, officials say.
As the Tri-State Area prepares to mark 25 years since the Sept. 11 attacks, families have a last chance to permanently honor those killed that day and those who later died from 9/11-related illnesses.
Nassau lawmakers have unanimously approved a new program aimed at supporting neurodivergent drivers if they're pulled over by police. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
A school music teacher allegedly raped and strangled his sister-in-law in a "planned, twisted attack" last month on Long Island, prosecutors said. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
A school music teacher allegedly raped and strangled his sister-in-law in a "planned, twisted attack" last month on Long Island, prosecutors said Wednesday.
It's another rainy day in the Tri-State Area with a flood watch for parts of New York and Connecticut.
A Brooklyn grandmother went to the dentist hoping to fix her smile. Instead, her daughter says she lost her teeth, her health, and her independence.
President Trump said Todd Blanche will remain acting attorney general as a holdup on his nomination continues.
Republican New York gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman is deploying a campaign strategy that echoes the national GOP playbook — attack Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
Dr. Anthony Fauci appeared before the Senate to testify on the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic but invoked his Fifth Amendment rights in answering all questions.
Letters have been sent to thousands of New York City homeowners, stating they may have to pay the new controversial pied-à-terre tax. But some residents say they shouldn't be on that list.
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.
For the third day in a row, the NYC Health Department has announced a death in the Upper East Side Legionnaires' disease cluster.
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.
Paramount Skydance on Friday said it would delay the deal until as late as June 2027.
Madonna, Justin Bieber, BTS and Shakira each brought a bit of one of their hits to the World Cup's first halftime show in a whirlwind performance Sunday that also squeezed in Burna Boy, Ted Lasso and many Muppets.
Brenda Fricker won an Academy Award for 1989's "My Left Foot," played the Pigeon Lady in "Home Alone 2" and appeared in "A Time to Kill" and "So I Married an Axe Murderer."
Luis Robert Jr. had a two-run single to cap an eighth-inning rally in the Mets' 4-2 victory over the Marlins on Thursday night.
Tristan Peters drew a bases-loaded walk in the 11th inning to force in automatic runner Chase Meidroth and the Chicago White Sox edged the Yankees 2-1.
The White Sox stayed 1 1/2 games ahead of Cleveland in the AL Central.
The Atlanta Braves beat the Mets 1-0 on Wednesday to split a day/night doubleheader.
Carson Benge hit a tie-breaking RBI double in the seventh inning Wednesday, lifting the Mets to a 3-2 victory over the Braves.
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.
"New York Gritty" host Sal Bono sits down with CBS News New York's Mary Calvi to discuss this week's episode digging deeper into the deaths of Prince Teddy Khedker and his wife Nenescha in the 1990s.
Amanda Stone, Vice President of Public Affairs at the New Jersey Restaurant and Hospitality Association, talks with CBS News New York's Cindy Hsu about new efforts to cut down on waste and help businesses' bottom lines.
An officer in Dunellen was out in the streets disguised as a shrub, holding binoculars to try to catch drivers on their phones.
President Trump is threatening to pull the nomination rather than give in to the demands of two Republican senators. CBS News' Jarred Hill reports.
The reported Bigfoot encounter took place in Voluntown near the Pachaug State Forest in Connecticut.
