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Tony Award-winning playwright David Henry Hwang was stabbed in the neck in Brooklyn five years ago while walking home from the grocery store. When actor George Takei was 5, he and his family were sent to an internment camp.
It's one of the busiest trade routes in the world, with ships carrying everything from crude oil, clothing, furniture, car parts and toilet paper.
Community groups planted 50,000 bulbs in the fall as a living memorial to those who died from COVID-19.
The goal is to provide personal protective equipment to NYCHA developments that have been hit hardest by the coronavirus.
A ceremony was held at the Women's Rights Pioneers Monument, which was unveiled in August 2020.
The goal is to teach bystanders how to help.
Police say it happened at 6:12 a.m. at 151st Street and Eighth Avenue.
Meanwhile in Sunset Park, Brooklyn, there were numerous other close calls when winds toppled a massive tree, crushing Doris Velez's car.
With the push to get herd immunity against COVID, the state continues to add more groups to the vaccine eligibility list. A family on Long Island wants to know why they can't get a shot to their vulnerable, homebound senior.
Police said the suspect attacked the 24-year-old victim on the stairs and began to sexually assault her.
The man allegedly made an anti-Asian statement and hit the woman in the back of her head.
The 22-year-old faces attempted robbery, attempted assault and other charges.
The railroad said weekday service will now match the levels in place before the March reductions.
United now serves all three New York-area airports.
Those who aren't ready to go to church in-person, St. Patrick's Cathedral will livestream its Easter Sunday mass next week, beginning at 10 a.m.
The legislation would create an Office of Cannabis Management, expand New York's existing medical marijuana program and establish a licensing system.
More than 100 firefighters responded to the scene.
Police say 35-year-old Justin Deieso got into an argument around 4 a.m. Saturday outside a bar on Francis Lewis Boulevard in Whitestone.
Suffolk County Police say 19-year-old Joseph Garcia, of Port Jefferson Station, was arrested Saturday and charged with murder.
Demands for broader curriculums in schools to foster more understanding were made outside City Hall Park in Manhattan, as well as in Suffolk County.
No arrests have been made.
The Correction Officers' Benevolent Association says members of a gang are responsible for the attacks.
Advocates say Cuomo broke his own 2019 sex harassment law and impeaching him would send an important message to workplaces across the country.
He says he plans to start bringing thousands of city workers back to offices in May. It's part of a return to normalcy that the mayor says is improving every day.
Trooper Joseph J. Gallagher was severely injured as he assisted a disabled motorist on an overpass connecting the LIE to the Sagtikos Parkway on Dec. 18, 2017.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
Savannah Guthrie said she and her family have been "in agony and despair ever since" her mother Nancy's disappearance in February.
Disgraced former Congressman George Santos has agreed to pay $35,000 to settle a federal investigation into his suspicious trades on the prediction marketplace Kalshi.
Kyle Stowers homered for the second straight night Friday, powering the Marlins to a 5-2 win over the Mets.
Toronto FC earned a 1-1 draw with New York City FC at Yankee Stadium on Friday night, but saw its winless streak reach 11 matches.
Disgraced former Congressman George Santos has agreed to pay $35,000 to settle a federal investigation into his suspicious trades on the prediction marketplace Kalshi.
New York City's Summer Streets celebration returned to Manhattan on Saturday for the 2026 season.
For some Long Island families, the cost of supplies, clothes and other back-to-school essentials is becoming a growing challenge.
Doctors in Suffolk County have reported three cases of a rare tick-borne disease known as rabbit fever so far this summer. A 9-year-old boy shared his experiences with the illness.
There are new questions about who's looking out for New York City's children after a Bronx mother and grandmother were charged in the death of a teenager with autism.
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.
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.
The body of a missing girl was found in the Passaic River in New Jersey after a two-day search, officials said.
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.
John Elliott reports from Glen Cove, Long Island, for Swim Across America Open Water Swim.
Some homeowners on Long Island say teenage pranks have escalated into vandalism. A game of ding-dong ditch is keeping residents up at night and, in at least one case, has done damage. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
For some Long Island families, the cost of supplies, clothes and other back-to-school essentials is becoming a growing challenge.
Doctors in Suffolk County have reported three cases of a rare tick-borne disease known as rabbit fever so far this summer. A 9-year-old boy shared his experiences with the illness.
For some Long Island families, the cost of supplies, clothes and other back-to-school essentials is becoming a growing challenge. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
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.
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.
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.
Kyle Stowers homered for the second straight night Friday, powering the Marlins to a 5-2 win over the Mets.
Toronto FC earned a 1-1 draw with New York City FC at Yankee Stadium on Friday night, but saw its winless streak reach 11 matches.
Will Warren pitched four-hit ball into the seventh inning, Amed Rosario and rookie Spencer Jones each homered and the New York Yankees beat the Chicago Cubs 2-0.
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.
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.
CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook took a ride on the zip-line at New York City Summer Streets in Manhattan on Saturday.
Forty years ago, New York City fell in love with a baseball team. The 1986 Mets didn't just win; they made a city believe that no matter how late it was or how bleak it looked, there was always one more comeback left. Four decades later, that October in 1986 is still told like family lore, and CBS News New York was there to watch it unfold.
CBS News New York's John Elliott has your First Alert Forecast for August 1.
August is Black Business Month, and She Did That, a platform founded to celebrate and empower Black female entrepreneurs, is hosting its annual Black Business Month Experience at Shopify's SoHo Space. She Did That founder Renae Bluitt and Jorja Zee founder Ashley Posey join CBS News New York to talk about the event.
CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports live from Summer Streets in Manhattan on Saturday morning.
