Child among 3 killed in western New York after vehicle hit by Amtrak train
Amtrak Train 281 was traveling from New York to Niagara Falls when it hit a Dodge truck Friday evening in North Tonawanda, N.Y.
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Amtrak Train 281 was traveling from New York to Niagara Falls when it hit a Dodge truck Friday evening in North Tonawanda, N.Y.
Democratic state Sen. Timothy Kennedy won a special election for the New York congressional seat left vacant by Democrat Brian Higgins' departure from Congress.
Anchor Kristine Johnson was among the thousands to show up to see the event in totality.
The 2024 total solar eclipse will darken the sky today, with Upstate New York right in the path of totality and NYC and New Jersey seeing a partial solar eclipse.
Clouds are causing concern for visibility of Monday's total solar eclipse. CBS New York's Kristine Johnson reports.
Niagara Falls, New York is one of the top destinations to view the solar eclipse in 2024, but crowds are also making time for one of the area's most-popular tourist attractions. CBS New York's Kristine Johnson reports.
Dr. Amanda Nahm, a planetary scientist at NASA, traveled to Niagara Falls to view totality during the solar eclipse. CBS New York's Kristine Johnson reports.
Upwards of 1 million people have traveled to Niagara Falls, New York to view the solar eclipse from the path of totality. CBS New York's Kristine Johnson reports.
Also, anchor Kristine Johnson will be reporting from Niagara Falls on Monday during the event.
It took over 30 years of investigation to match a DNA profile of the remains to a man who went missing in 1990.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said "there is no sign of terrorist involvement" at this time, after two people died in the vehicle explosion at the Rainbow Bridge border crossing near Niagara Falls.
Two people were killed in a vehicle explosion at the United States-Canada border on Wednesday. Security forces in both countries are now on high alert as officials try to determine the motive of the crash. CBS New York political reporter Marcia Kramer has the story. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/49OVkVH
The so-called "iron scow" had been rusting there since 1918, when it originally broke away from its tugboat.
In one incident, the suspect allegedly demanded money and cigarettes, telling the clerk "I'm a crazy person" and "I'm sorry."
The man is believed to be only the second person to survive a plunge over the falls without any protection.
Police said Richard Sawicki, 20, ran a stop sign and crashed his pickup truck into the SUV carrying nine people around 6:30 a.m. Sunday in Sheldon.
Niagara Falls is one place the nation's deep freeze is as much seen as it is felt.
Need to escape the city heat? Head to upstate New York and enjoy farm-to-table restaurants, adorable B&B's, and plenty of outdoor activities. Here are five of our favorite places to explore.
The governor announced Monday that the city of Niagara Falls may have violated state water quality standards.
The aerialist wife of daredevil Nik Wallenda has successfully hung by her teeth from a helicopter over Niagara Falls.
Five years after Nik Wallenda walked over the falls on a high wire, aerialist Erendira Vasquez Wallenda plans to dangle by her teeth from a helicopter as it flies over Niagara Falls.
Escape from your day-to-day lives and head off somewhere distant where you can be swept away by the beauty of some of the world's most fascinating waterfalls.
The family contacted police around 7 p.m. Wednesday from Markham, Ontario where they were staying with friends., authorities said.
The infant was rescued from the locked safe at the Howard Johnson Hotel in Niagara Falls early Tuesday morning.
Rex Ryan's first touchdown as Buffalo Bills coach came from 3,000 yards in the sky.
An online petition calling for Mayor Zohran Mamdani not to attend the 25th 9/11 remembrance ceremony has purportedly drawn thousands of signatures, including some victims' families.
The big rats can be seen scurrying across backyards day and night in Seaford, and their numbers are exploding.
A heartbroken family is sounding off after they say their matriarch's remains were cremated by a Queens funeral home against her wishes.
A memorial tribute was held in Central Park on Monday afternoon for Romanch Mahajan, the teenage tourist who died last month in a runaway horse carriage accident.
Certain core groceries will cost 30% less at New York City-run stores, Mayor Zohran Mamdani said Monday.
An online petition calling for Mayor Zohran Mamdani not to attend the 25th 9/11 remembrance ceremony has purportedly drawn thousands of signatures, including some victims' families.
The big rats can be seen scurrying across backyards day and night in Seaford, and their numbers are exploding.
A heartbroken family is sounding off after they say their matriarch's remains were cremated by a Queens funeral home against her wishes.
A memorial tribute was held in Central Park on Monday afternoon for Romanch Mahajan, the teenage tourist who died last month in a runaway horse carriage accident.
Certain core groceries will cost 30% less at New York City-run stores, Mayor Zohran Mamdani said Monday.
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.
Stormy weather will return to the New York City area Tuesday after a brief reprieve.
Storms brought flooding rains, damaging winds, hail and lightning to New York and New Jersey on Saturday.
While the air quality is improving, haze still lingers as New Yorkers brace for upcoming rain and possibly severe storms Saturday.
Weather conditions go downhill Tuesday and Wednesday with rain and potentially strong storms on deck for the New York area.
A man died, and three other people were injured when a boat crashed into a channel marker in Barnegat Bay in Toms River Township, New Jersey State Police said.
A group of campers ate suspected mushroom-laced edibles at an East Orange YMCA in New Jersey, according to police.
The software company at the center of a New Jersey noncitizen voting controversy fired back Thursday, saying the state is responsible for the snafu.
Edison Township Council members approved emergency appropriations needed to get furloughed employees back on the job on Friday.
The big rats can be seen scurrying across backyards day and night in Seaford, and their numbers are exploding.
Some Long Island residents say giant rats are ruining their summer. Neighbors in Nassau County's Seaford said their beautiful backyards have been overrun. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
Weather conditions go downhill Tuesday and Wednesday with rain and potentially strong storms on deck for the New York area.
We're just a few days away from the CBIZ Workplace Challenge on Long Island. Mindy Davidson and Jim Aspromonti stopped by CBS News New York to talk about the event.
On Long Island, a dangerous intersection has one East Northport mother pushing for change. CBS News New York's John Dias has more on the safety concerns she’s bringing straight to local leaders and what they’re now doing about it.
An online petition calling for Mayor Zohran Mamdani not to attend the 25th 9/11 remembrance ceremony has purportedly drawn thousands of signatures, including some victims' families.
A memorial tribute was held in Central Park on Monday afternoon for Romanch Mahajan, the teenage tourist who died last month in a runaway horse carriage accident.
Certain core groceries will cost 30% less at New York City-run stores, Mayor Zohran Mamdani said Monday.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani responded Sunday to criticism that he's fueling antisemitism as Jewish New Yorkers rallied on Manhattan's Upper West Side against antisemitism and hate.
This week on The Point with Marcia Kramer, our host sits down with political strategists J.C. Polanco and O'Brien Murray to discuss the week that was in New York and national politics.
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 second death has been reported in connection to the Legionnaires' disease cluster on the Upper East Side, health officials said Saturday.
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."
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
Center fielders Carlos Beltrán and Andruw Jones and second baseman Jeff Kent were inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame on Sunday.
Tyrone Taylor put the Mets ahead with a three-run homer in the sixth inning, and New York beat the Dodgers 8-3 on Sunday to prevent a season sweep.
Cam Schlitter helped lead the New York Yankees to victory over the Philadelphia Phillies Friday night.
The Los Angeles Dodgers beat the New York Mets 4-2 on Friday night.
The Sixers' wild offseason continued Friday when they added four-time NBA champion LeBron James.
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.
Hundreds gathered to remember Army Sgt. Angel Rampersad, who died on July 17. CBS News New York's Dick Brennan reports.
The alleged attack happened just after 1 a.m. Sunday near Farmers Boulevard. Police sources told CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner the suspects fled east in a Honda Civic.
CBS News New York's Dick Brennan has the latest on the legendary 83-year-old singer and songwriter's condition.
CBS News New York's Nick Caloway has more on the young star athletes as they chase their championship dreams.
Most of the area could see strong downpours that could lead to flooding. CBS News New York's Scott Padgett has your latest forecast.
