Newborn baby found unattended on NYC subway station steps, police say
Police say the baby was found wrapped in a sheet in a stairwell and was taken to the hospital in stable condition. CBS News New York's Dave Carlin reports from Penn Station.
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Police say the baby was found wrapped in a sheet in a stairwell and was taken to the hospital in stable condition. CBS News New York's Dave Carlin reports from Penn Station.
The NYPD said the child was discovered at around 9:30 a.m. on the steps leading to the southbound 1, 2 and 3 trains.
Two off-duty NYPD officers, who are in a relationship, were heading home on the LIRR when a man tried to rob one of them, police sources said.
A man was shot on an LIRR platform at Penn Station in the middle of the Wednesday evening commute. Police say it happened during an attempted robbery. As CBS News New York's Ali Bauman reports, it appears the suspect may have messed with the wrong couple.
An off-duty NYPD officer shot a man during an attempted robbery inside Penn Station on Wednesday evening, police say.
At least one person was injured in a shooting inside New York City's Penn Station transit terminal Wednesday.
Amtrak's NextGen Acela trains have all sorts of new features to speed up travel time and accommodate today's commuters.
Amtrak's NextGen Acela trains pulled into Penn Station for the first public rides Thursday morning. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
The first public trip from New York was scheduled to pick up passengers and depart New York City just before 10 a.m. Thursday.
Amtrak is launching its NextGen Acela trains on Thursday, with stops in the New York City area. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook has the details.
The Penn Station redevelopment project in NYC is set to start construction in 2027, DOT Secretary Sean Duffy announced Wednesday.
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said Wednesday that President Trump is impatient and ready to get the project up and running. CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy visited New York City on Wednesday to announce the next steps in the $7 billion plan to renovate Penn Station.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is on his way to New York City to share an update on the Penn Station redevelopment project. CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer has the background.
United States Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy tour New York's Penn Station on Friday along with former New York City Transit president Andy Byford.
The Trump administration appointed Andy Byford to oversee the federal rebuild of Penn Station.
NJ Transit rail engineers went on strike Friday, shutting down train service for more than 100,000 daily riders across the state.
NJ Transit engineers walked off the job at midnight and train service is fully suspended across the state. CBS News New York has team coverage for the morning commute.
New Jersey commuters faced PATH and NJ Transit delays for the morning commute Thursday into New York City.
NJ Transit and PATH riders faced delays Thursday for the morning commute into New York City.
LIRR riders were hit with delays and disruptions for the Wednesday morning commute into New York City. CBS News New York's Natalie Duddridge reports from Penn Station.
CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer asks New Yorkers to weigh in on Penn Station and the planned renovations.
The MTA sounded the alarm on potential service cuts if Amtrak goes ahead with its plan to shut down one of Penn Station's most vital rail tunnels. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said his agency and Amtrak will work together to deliver a world-class Penn Station.
The Trump administration says it is taking control of the $7 billion plan to renovate New York City's Penn Station and sidelining the MTA.
Carson Benge went 5 for 5 with a home run and an RBI triple, leading the Mets to a 7-3 victory Sunday over the struggling Padres.
The 2026 Tony Awards are underway, honoring the best of Broadway's plays and musicals.
Law enforcement is responding after five people were stabbed at Penn Station on Sunday night. At least one injury is said to be serious.
Cody Bellinger's tiebreaking homer sparked a five-run eighth inning capped by Jazz Chisholm Jr.'s three-run drive, and the banged-up Yankees beat the Red Sox 6-1 on Sunday.
There will be no watch party for Knicks fans outside Madison Square Garden while President Trump attends Game 3 of the NBA Finals.
Law enforcement is responding after five people were stabbed at Penn Station on Sunday night. At least one injury is said to be serious.
There will be no watch party for Knicks fans outside Madison Square Garden while President Trump attends Game 3 of the NBA Finals.
Brad Lander is endorsed by Mayor Mamdani and Rep. Dan Goldman is backed by Gov. Hochul in a race that's turned into one of New York's hottest of 2026.
Severe weather in Queens caused the death of an elderly man when a tree fell on him in Forest Park on Saturday night.
The 2026 Queens Pride Parade was held Sunday in Jackson Heights. Here's what to know about its history, the route, and more.
Storms hit the New York City area on Saturday, bringing damaging winds, hail and downpours across the region.
It's unseasonably warm in New York City on Wednesday as humidity adds to the summer-like weather. There's also a slight chance for showers in parts of the Tri-State Area.
It's back to feeling like spring, and even summer on some days, as warm weather and sunshine return to the New York area.
A final round of showers is moving through the New York area in the morning before the rest of the week turns much drier and warmer.
The New York area is off to a soggy start to the unofficial kickoff of summer with rainy weather this Memorial Day Weekend.
Tensions rose once again this weekend outside Delaney Hall in Newark after the mayor scaled back local law enforcement.
For half a century, The Valerie Fund has been dedicated to providing care to children with cancer and blood disorders.
Storms hit the New York City area on Saturday, bringing damaging winds, hail and downpours across the region.
A New Jersey nonprofit called The Valerie Fund is celebrating 50 years of providing comprehensive care to children with cancer and blood disorders.
A child died and five people, including a firefighter and police officer, were hurt after flames broke out at a home in Perth Amboy, New Jersey.
An 18-year-old pleaded guilty Thursday to murder and weapons charges in connection to a deadly shooting at a Long Island house party in 2025.
Storms hit the New York City area on Saturday, bringing damaging winds, hail and downpours across the region.
EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin, who is from Long Island, returned to his home turf Friday to spread the word on what is right with the agency.
A Long Island jury found Steven Schwally guilty of 2nd degree murder for ramming his car into a Deer Park nail salon while drunk.
John Gotti's grandson Carmine Gotti Agnello was arrested Wednesday for allegedly assaulting a woman, Nassau County Police said.
Brad Lander is endorsed by Mayor Mamdani and Rep. Dan Goldman is backed by Gov. Hochul in a race that's turned into one of New York's hottest of 2026.
As President Trump prepares to watch the New York Knicks take on the San Antonio Spurs at Madison Square Garden, officials are planning for a heightened security posture, sources said.
EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin, who is from Long Island, returned to his home turf Friday to spread the word on what is right with the agency.
In a CBS News interview, White House border czar Tom Homan defended conditions at the Delaney Hall ICE detention center, amid intense protests over the New Jersey facility. "
Newark Mayor Ras Baraka said Thursday he is scaling back police at Delaney Hall. The announcement followed the arrests of two protesters on Wednesday night.
For half a century, The Valerie Fund has been dedicated to providing care to children with cancer and blood disorders.
A New Jersey nonprofit called The Valerie Fund is celebrating 50 years of providing comprehensive care to children with cancer and blood disorders.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill is urging people to donate blood ahead of the summer months.
There's no vaccine for the Bourbon virus, nor medicine to treat it, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Marie Francillion was diagnosed with lung cancer after she was feeling heartburn and shoulder pain. She said she's able to remain hopeful and spend more time with her family because of a different type of treatment.
The 2026 Tony Awards are underway, honoring the best of Broadway's plays and musicals.
The Broadway revival of the musical (nominated for 11 Tony Awards) depicts drama, joy and heartbreak in the pursuit of the American Dream at the turn of the 20th century, with parallels to the contemporary world, from issues of race to the immigrant experience.
Madonna performed a surprise concert in Times Square weeks before the release of her "Confessions II" album.
Knicks superfan Spike Lee stopped by CBS Mornings to give his thoughts as the Knicks get set to play in the NBA Finals, and he offered his prediction, too.
The 25th edition of the film and media festival opens on Wednesday, showcasing more than 100 world premiere documentaries and narrative features, as well as short films, live music, podcasts and conversations with leading entertainment figures.
Carson Benge went 5 for 5 with a home run and an RBI triple, leading the Mets to a 7-3 victory Sunday over the struggling Padres.
Cody Bellinger's tiebreaking homer sparked a five-run eighth inning capped by Jazz Chisholm Jr.'s three-run drive, and the banged-up Yankees beat the Red Sox 6-1 on Sunday.
There will be no watch party for Knicks fans outside Madison Square Garden while President Trump attends Game 3 of the NBA Finals.
Fermin's home run nullified a fine performance by Mets rookie Nolan McLean, who allowed one run on three hits and three walks in six innings.
Saturday night's Red Sox-Yankees game was postponed due to rain and rescheduled.
Harlem's historic Cotton Club recently announced it was up for sale. The news comes as jazz clubs across the borough disappear.
Jasir Gipson was shot by a stray bullet at 5 years old while walking with his mother. More than a decade later, he's graduating from high school with nothing but a smile.
Garbage piling up near freight train tracks is frustrating many Maspeth residents.
Residents and elected officials are urging the MTA to reopen the Long Island Rail Road's former Elmhurst station, arguing that the neighborhood has outgrown its current transit options.
Before there was a Brooklyn, there was a flagpole, and since the earliest days of our country, it stood as a symbol of freedom and self-determination.
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 Vanessa Murdock says temperatures will climb as the week progresses, setting the stage for possible severe weather.
It's one of the city's longest-running Pride celebrations, and we at CBS News New York are a proud community sponsor. CBS News New York's Kristie Keleshian was there for the festivities.
The stage is set for the Tony Awards on Sunday night at Radio City Music Hall. CBS News New York's Dave Carlin covers arts and entertainment and has a preview from the blue carpet.
The city Parks Department said nearly 260 trees fell during the storms across the city -- with one incident turning deadly. An 86-year-old man was killed in Queens after a tree fell on him inside Forest Park. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin has the latest.
The NYPD and the Secret Service announced there will not be a watch party outside of Madison Square Garden when the Knicks take on the Spurs in Game 3. CBS News New York's Jenna DeAngelis reports.
