NYC Council to vote on next steps for Willets Point revitalization
The nearly $800 million project includes plans to construct the new stadium and 2,500 affordable housing units. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook has the latest.
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The nearly $800 million project includes plans to construct the new stadium and 2,500 affordable housing units. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook has the latest.
New York City is very close to getting its first professional soccer stadium. It'll serve as home base for NYCFC, and that's just part of what the new construction will bring to Queens. CBS New York's Kristie Keleshian reports.
With its 2-0 loss on Sunday, NYCFC fell to 1-7-8 in its last 16 league matches.
There's a new program on Rikers Island aimed at transforming inmates' lives through sports. The Twinning Project has teamed up the NYC Football Club to teach incarcerated men soccer and life skills. CBS New York's Jennifer Bisram shows us how it works.
The 25,000 seat stadium will be built across the street from Citi Field.
We're getting an early look at the plans for a soccer stadium in Willets Point, Queens.
Joe Willis made the saves on NYCFC's two shots on goal.
A soccer stadium is coming to New York City as part of a major development in what's been considered an ignored neighborhood in Queens. CBS2's Kristie Keleshian has more about the multimillion dollar project.
The 25,000 seat stadium will be the new home of the New York City Football Club. It would be the first major league sports venue built in the city since 2012. CBS2's Elijah Westbrook has reaction from people who live and work in the area.
CBS2 has confirmed New York City's first Major League Soccer stadium will be built in Queens.
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CBS News New York has a look at today's events around the area.
Five years ago, the New York Soccer Initiative promised to install 50 mini-soccer fields in underserved communities, and they've made good on that commitment. Students are benefitting in more ways than one; CBS2's Steve Overmyer reports.
The number of cyclosporiasis cases in the state of New York keeps growing.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said Tuesday homeless encampments along Manhattan's far West Side will be cleaned up.
A Freehold Township High School teacher faces charges for allegedly having a sexual relationship with a student, prosecutors said Tuesday.
Capt. Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger, who famously landed a passenger jet on the Hudson River in 2009, said he has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease.
New estimates call for a 3.6% to 3.8% benefit increase next year, although the final adjustment will depend on inflation readings released this summer.
The number of cyclosporiasis cases in the state of New York keeps growing.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said Tuesday homeless encampments along Manhattan's far West Side will be cleaned up.
Specialized New York City public school programs Nest, Horizon, AIMS, Path and ACES will become available in 14 districts across the five boroughs starting in the fall.
A woman died after she was shot multiple times Monday night in the Wakefield section of the Bronx, according to police.
The Tri-State Area is dealing with extreme heat as cooling centers, pools, parks and other resources try to keep residents cool.
The Tri-State Area is dealing with extreme heat as cooling centers, pools, parks and other resources try to keep residents cool.
A heat advisory is in effect until Wednesday night for the Tri-State Area, with feels-like temperatures reaching into the 100s.
A heat advisory goes into effect from Tuesday to Wednesday for NYC and the surrounding area, as feels-like temperatures could reach the 100s.
People in the New York City area should brace for more extreme weather this week.
Some storms returned to the New York City and New Jersey area on Friday.
A Freehold Township High School teacher faces charges for allegedly having a sexual relationship with a student, prosecutors said Tuesday.
The Tri-State Area is dealing with extreme heat as cooling centers, pools, parks and other resources try to keep residents cool.
A heat advisory is in effect until Wednesday night for the Tri-State Area, with feels-like temperatures reaching into the 100s.
Robots called "Daxbots" will be roaming around Hoboken to collect data on sidewalks, curb ramps and other pedestrian infrastructure.
The car owner started the vehicle, and it exploded, launching debris into homes, yards and across a road on Monday morning.
Authorities on Long Island are warning about a scheme in which victims are being urged to convert their savings into gold bars, then hand them over for "safekeeping."
Authorities on Long Island are warning about a scheme in which victims are being urged their savings into gold bars, and to then hand over those gold bars over for "safekeeping." CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
Some storms returned to the New York City and New Jersey area on Friday.
The Smithtown Library on Long Island opened all of its doors Thursday, nearly two years after a wave of water flowed through the building during catastrophic flooding. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
Some people who watched the FourLeaf Air Show at Jones Beach over the weekend are claiming the colorful smoke from the performing planes damaged their boats.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said Tuesday homeless encampments along Manhattan's far West Side will be cleaned up.
Specialized New York City public school programs Nest, Horizon, AIMS, Path and ACES will become available in 14 districts across the five boroughs starting in the fall.
A jury concluded in 2023 that Trump should pay Carroll $5 million in damages.
Building new data centers in New York will be paused for a year in order to allow state officials to establish guidelines protecting residents and the environment, Gov. Kathy Hochul said.
An NYPD parking lot in the East Village in Lower Manhattan will soon transform into more affordable housing.
The number of cyclosporiasis cases in the state of New York keeps growing.
As the number of cases of Legionnaires' disease on the Upper East Side continues to rise, City Council Speaker Julie Menin is blasting the Mamdani administration over its handling of the outbreak.
All of the Upper East Side buildings with cooling towers that tested positive for Legionella bacteria have completed necessary cleaning, New York City health officials said Sunday.
Thirty-one people who were hospitalized with Legionnaires' disease on the Upper East Side have been discharged, New York City health officials said Saturday.
New Jersey is one of more than a dozen states that are working to collect, remove and destroy all of their aqueous film-forming foam.
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
The final show of Jay-Z's anniversary concert series at Yankee Stadium was delayed for hours after hundreds of ticketless fans flooded the gates and breached security, according to officials.
Jay-Z and some very special guests took over Yankee Stadium on Friday night, performing to a sold-out crowd.
Bonnie Tyler, the Welsh pop star best known for singing the chart-topping power ballad "Total Eclipse of the Heart" in 1983, has died. She was 75.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married in a place that generates plenty of garbage, and one man figured out there is a market for it if you package it just right.
Jordan Walker played spoiler in Philadelphia and homered on his last six swings to defeat Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber at Citizens Bank Park.
The New York Mets have stumbled into the All-Star break after their worst first half in 31 years.
Ben Rice hit a two-run triple in the top of the eighth inning to give the Yankees their third straight come-from-behind victory over the Nationals, 5-3 on Sunday.
The Red Sox extended their winning streak to nine by beating the New York Mets 3-2 Sunday.
The surging Red Sox extended their winning streak to eight games with a 4-0 victory over the Mets on Saturday.
Two Upper West Side children went on a mission to visit 40 playgrounds in one day, hoping to set a record.
Eddie Palmieri, the East Harlem legend who revolutionized Latin music, now has a street renamed in his honor.
Services for the UnderServed's urban gardens and beehives provide therapeutic opportunities for New Yorkers with intellectual and developmental disabilities and behavioral health challenges
Religious institutions across the country are exploring how their properties can help address the affordable housing crisis, with a Brooklyn development offering a model for blending community needs with faith-based missions.
The Classical Theatre of Harlem's artistic director says Shakespeare's famous tragedy is more relevant today, though audiences can always expect a twist.
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.
A heat wave is welcome anytime in the ice cream business. CBS News New York's Nick Caloway reports.
Capt. Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger, who famously landed a passenger jet on the Hudson River in 2009, shared Tuesday he has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. CBS News New York's Dick Brennan reports.
A woman died after she was shot multiple times in the Wakefield section of the Bronx, according to police. Now, officers are looking for a suspect. CBS News New York's Tony Aiello reports.
But as CBS News New York's Ali Bauman reports, some contractors argue the AI boom will leave the Empire State behind.
Spain defeated France 2-0 on Tuesday and will face the winner of Wednesday's semifinal between Argentina and England in Sunday's Final at MetLife Stadium. CBS News New York's Larry Ridley reports.
