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Labor Day celebrations are traditionally marked with parades. The very first was held in New York City on Sept. 5, 1882 as a way to honor workers for their contributions to our country.
They say schools should not open for in-person class learning until the city has 14 days without new COVID-19.
The theory behind the Little Free Pantry in Queens is simple: Take what you need, leave what you can.
In the midst of all of this, restaurants still have no indoor timeline as they think about shelling out more money to make their outdoor space conducive to colder weather.
41-year-old Prude died after a confrontation with police back in March.
For parents of children with special needs, back to school during the coronavirus pandemic brings an extra layer of anxiety when it comes to health and safety.
J'Ouvert and the West Indian Day Parade usually attract more than one million people, but this year the events are canceled because of the coronavirus pandemic.
The incident happened just before 8:30 p.m. Wednesday on Broadway near East 20th Street in the Flatiron District.
Volunteers were giving away boxes of groceries to 500 families in Washington Heights. Many people waiting told CBS2 the food will help them stretch their unemployment checks.
Video shows the gunman walking before he pulls out a gun, turns, and opens fire at a man walking in the middle of the street.
At least two people, including a firefighter, were hurt in a fire that engulfed a Midtown Manhattan apartment building Friday.
When officers arrived, the man was unresponsive on the ground wrapped in a tarp.
Police say one officer told a pro-Trump demonstrator to leave in his car, taking a specific route. Police say the demonstrator instead drove through the Black Lives Matter march.
Edward James, 62, was shot in the back Monday inside the Glorious Church of God on Halsey Street in Bedford-Stuyvesant.
Police said he pushed the conductor into the path of an oncoming train Tuesday at the Hoyt Schermerhorn station.
Surveillance video shows a white SUV hit the 33-year-old rider. The impact tosses her into the street.
It's called the pandemic pivot - people shifting into new careers by embracing the excitement of it rather than dreading the change.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo blasted the move, saying the president is "telling essential workers that he does not value their safety or sacrifices over the last six months."
The Westchester County health department says the two may have come in contact with members during several services.
The NYPD has drawn a line in the sand - vowing to flood the streets with police officers this Labor Day weekend, during a summer of escalating violence.
Businesses and attractions that make up Long Island's $6 billion seasonal tourism industry have been crippled.
De Blasio also urged residents to avoid traveling, especially to states with high infection rates.
A little girl on Long Island who saved a bird's life has become inspired to rescue more animals in the future.
Another business has been forced to close its doors for good due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Body camera footage shows how Daniel Prude was held face down by officers before he died.
A group of New York City homeowners is suing to delay the implementation of the new pied-à-terre tax, saying Mayor Zohran Mamdani bungled the rollout.
A camper and two lifeguards went to a Newark pool expecting a normal summer day. A child's life depended on all three.
The New York Hotel and Gaming Trades Council claims The High Line Hotel tested positive for Legionella bacteria twice this summer.
At 10 a.m. Saturday, New York City will see its first Jamaica Rising Day Parade, which is set to take place in Brooklyn.
A second body was found Friday at the scene of Wednesday's deadly Bronx apartment building fire, officials say.
A group of New York City homeowners is suing to delay the implementation of the new pied-à-terre tax, saying Mayor Zohran Mamdani bungled the rollout.
The New York Hotel and Gaming Trades Council claims The High Line Hotel tested positive for Legionella bacteria twice this summer.
At 10 a.m. Saturday, New York City will see its first Jamaica Rising Day Parade, which is set to take place in Brooklyn.
A second body was found Friday at the scene of Wednesday's deadly Bronx apartment building fire, officials say.
A Bronx woman who survived a vicious knife attack in her own apartment says her attacker is still out on the streets.
Severe weather conditions entered our area Friday afternoon amid a heat advisory.
A 16-year-old boy was killed after he was hit Wednesday night by a Metro-North train going from Danbury to South Norwalk, police said.
Most of the Tri-State Area is under a heat advisory Thursday and Friday, with downpours bringing the risk of flash flooding.
New York City and parts of New Jersey were under a flood watch due to downpours and strong storms Monday.
Stormy weather will return to the New York City area on Monday, bringing the threat of heavy rain and storms that may lead to flash flooding.
A camper and two lifeguards went to a Newark pool expecting a normal summer day. A child's life depended on all three.
Severe weather conditions entered our area Friday afternoon amid a heat advisory.
An emotional vigil was held in Garfield, New Jersey, on Thursday to remember two children who died after being swept into the Passaic River.
A massive 8-foot python was found in a New Jersey backyard. The 40-pound snake is now safely back in a cage, but not before it gave residents in Freehold a scare.
A busy road in North Haledon, New Jersey, is still closed after it buckled during a storm two weeks ago.
Dozens of teenagers on Long Island are spending the summer helping their senior neighbors, and they're getting paid for it. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
Severe weather conditions entered our area Friday afternoon amid a heat advisory.
There's been a fourth case of tularemia in Suffolk County this year, Health Commissioner Dr. Gregson Pigott confirmed Thursday. The rare tick-borne disease is also known as rabbit fever.
A Long Island man is walking the final miles of what has been a remarkable summer journey. He's covered the entire length of New York state, including Long Island. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff introduces us to the man behind the miles. To learn more, visit empirestatewalk.org.
Suffolk County health officials confirmed a fourth case of tularemia this year.
A group of New York City homeowners is suing to delay the implementation of the new pied-à-terre tax, saying Mayor Zohran Mamdani bungled the rollout.
The Supreme Court in June struck down President Trump's earlier executive order aimed at ending birthright citizenship.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is reacting after voters in Michigan chose a progressive Democrat over a moderate.
The Senate Homeland Security Committee voted to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress over his refusal to answer questions during testimony before the committee last week.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill is taking her first major step onto the national stage, endorsing 13 Democrats — as the moderate signals she may jump into the debate over her party's future.
The New York Hotel and Gaming Trades Council claims The High Line Hotel tested positive for Legionella bacteria twice this summer.
Several lawsuits were announced Thursday against New York City and others connected to a deadly 2025 Legionnaires' outbreak in Harlem.
Gov. Kathy Hochul signed new legislation Wednesday to strengthen inspections on cooling towers in New York City.
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.
Actor and comedian Bowen Yang will portray Mary Todd Lincoln in Broadway's "Oh, Mary!" for a limited 12-week run starting in September.
Designer John Galliano is known for his theatrical and dramatic designs, but his legacy is also marked by antisemitic and racist comments.
"The Sopranos" actor Vincent Pastore is being remembered as a fixture in his Bronx community.
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.
It was the third series sweep for the Mets this season and first on the road.
Some lights atop Yankee Stadium briefly went dark a couple of times in the first inning Wednesday night.
Bo Bichette singled off Matt Festa to score automatic runner Francisco Lindor in the 10th inning, helping the Mets to a wild 6-5 victory over the Guardians.
The Bayonne 12U Little League team from New Jersey is heading to the Metro Region Tournament with their sights set on the Little League World Series.
The countdown to the 2026 US Open in New York City is on, but some tennis fans are frustrated by how much it costs to get in.
Some residents of a Queens building say a temporary boiler truck parked outside has become a nearly two-year fixture, emitting smoke they say drifts into their homes.
Harlem Week 2026 brings past and present Harlemites together to honor the neighborhood's legacy.
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.
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 weather forecast for August 7 at 7 p.m.
CBS News New York's Scott Padgett has your First Alert Forecast for August 7 at 6 p.m.
Dozens of teenagers on Long Island are spending the summer helping their senior neighbors, and they're getting paid for it. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
Neighbors in an Essex County town are fighting to save a beloved centuries-old tree. A land developer wants to take it down and build two new homes on the property. CBS News New York's Kristie Keleshian reports.
A group of New York City homeowners that says Mayor Zohran Mamdani bungled the new pied-a-terre tax is now suing to delay implementation of the controversial surcharge. CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
