Oscar-Winning Actress Olympia Dukakis Dies At Age 89
Dukakis was best known for her roles in "Steel Magnolias" and "Moonstruck."
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Dukakis was best known for her roles in "Steel Magnolias" and "Moonstruck."
While the mayor believes being in the workplace will lead to more productivity, others say the city hasn't done enough to prepare and is rushing to reopen offices.
Police say they are now investigating the incident, but the South Asian community wants it looked at as an anti-Asian assault.
The skyscraper officially opened on May 1, 1931 - one year and 45 days after construction started.
They're calling for equal opportunities throughout the entertainment industry, not just on the stage.
A 12-year-old girl who was reported missing in the Bronx has been found, her family says.
Police say road rage may have been a factor.
The man left the restaurant during an argument, but returned a short while later and opened fire from across the street, according to police.
While transit crime overall is down citywide compared to this time last year, felony assaults in transit is up 17.3% for the year and up 54.5% for the month.
Both Uber and Lyft tell CBS2 they encourage drivers to install cameras for everyone's safety.
Weinstein is serving a 23-year sentence for rape and sexual assault at a correctional facility near Buffalo. He's been indicted on similar charges in Los Angeles.
Students have stopped doing their work, which includes assistant teaching and grading papers.
The editors of Food & Wine magazine are out with their list of the best pizza states in America.
The woman accusing New York City mayoral candidate Scott Stringer of sexually assaulting her circulated nominating petitions for one of his top opponents, CBS2's Marcia Kramer reports.
Residents want a definitive ruling from the state so it doesn't take another year to change a lightbulb in their community.
Hundreds of current and former city staff members are expected to rally outside City Hall on Saturday in an attempt to push the return date back to September.
In May of 2020, a City Council member requested to raise the flag for the month of June on a municipal flag pole, but some on the council were concerned the city had no policy on which flags can or can't be flown.
Three males -- ages 15, 16 and 17 -- are in custody. Police are probing how the young men allegedly got possession of two handguns and what motivated the dangerous gunfire.
CBS2's Chris Wragge speaks with the newly elected congresswoman to learn more about her conversation with the president and her own concerns for her district.
The annual Macy's Flower Show is getting ready to bloom. Crews worked overnight to put up some of the first displays.
Also in May, hair salons, barbershops and other personal care services will go up to 75%.
The annual Lag BaOmer celebration started as a joyous religious event, where tens of thousands gather at the tomb of a second-century rabbi, but it ended in tragedy.
The time capsule includes tokens, old suspension cables from the George Washington Bridge and remnants of steel from the Twin Towers.
The 14-year veteran of the department was killed by an alleged drunk driver earlier this week on the Long Island Expressway.
Police said the suspect followed a 21-year-old woman into the salon, then pushed her up against a wall and groped her over her clothing.
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.
The NYPD wants your help finding a man they suspect of sexually abused six young victims.
A growing number of U.S. states are seeking to crack down on prediction markets, but face pushback from federal regulators.
A Mount Vernon police officer shot an armed man after he barricaded himself inside his apartment, police said.
A New Jersey police department is getting creative when it comes to cracking down on distracted drivers.
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.
The NYPD wants your help finding a man they suspect of sexually abused six young victims.
A Mount Vernon police officer shot an armed man after he barricaded himself inside his apartment, police said.
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 said their final goodbyes to Staff Sgt. Angel Rampersad, a Queens resident who was killed overseas during the war with Iran.
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.
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.
Studies show older adults are among the safest drivers on the road, but crashes involving seniors are on the rise.
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.
Spain's Ministry of the Interior said more than 25,000 migrants who arrived at the border of the tiny territory of Ceuta have been sent back to Morocco.
President Trump opened a Cabinet meeting on Friday saying the U.S. has done an "amazing job" with the war in Iran. CBS News' Natalie Brand reports.
It's going to be a pretty good weekend to get outside, and the only chance for rain will be late Sunday. CBS News New York Meteorologist John Elliott has the forecast.
Authorities are asking the public for help after the turtles were found on the edge of a river in Cranford, New Jersey.
City officials said there have been no new cases in the past two weeks, and they believe the source has been eliminated.
