New Staten Island Ferry To Be Named In Honor Of Staff Sergeant Killed In Afghanistan
Mayor Bill de Blasio said Michael Ollis jumped in front of a suicide bomber to save the life of a Polish soldier he didn't even know.
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Mayor Bill de Blasio said Michael Ollis jumped in front of a suicide bomber to save the life of a Polish soldier he didn't even know.
Transit advocate Gene Russianoff is calling on the state to specify where it'll get the money it has promised to contribute to the MTA's capital plan.
The popular Christmas gift has come under scrutiny in recent months after multiple reports of batteries spontaneously catching fire or exploding.
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie said Tuesday the state will assume vast control over Atlantic City's finances and decision-making.
The 78-year-old woman's body was found Monday morning in the parking lot of a Burger King in Hackensack. A cause of death has not been determined, but foul play is not suspected.
Snow totals early Sunday morning were a hair away from hitting a new record -- with the measurement as of midnight falling short by a fraction of an inch.
Jersey Central Power & Light says about 27,000 customers were without power Saturday night, with outages along the coast from north of Sea Bright south to near Barnegat Light.
Westchester County is ready for whatever Mother Nature brings this weekend.
The wintry blast is expected to dump as much as 12 inches of snow in parts of the metropolitan region.
Levinson disappeared while working in Iran in 2007, with details of his whereabouts remaining unknown almost 10 years later.
The $3.9 billion transportation hub at New York's World Trade Center is set to open in the first week of March.
Amid heat from both sides of the aisle following his comments about "New York values" during Thursday night's Republican presidential debate, Ted Cruz issued an apology – but not for his remarks.
Police and the FBI were searching Friday night for a man and woman who robbed a bank at gunpoint in Ozone Park, Queens.
Lawmakers will soon begin work on the state budget, which they hope to pass before the start of the fiscal year on April 1.
Friends of a New Jersey Boy Scout leader who was attacked by a bear are trying to raise money to help pay his medical bills.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo's $140 billion-plus budget proposal and remaining initiatives for 2016 were unveiled Wednesday in an address to lawmakers.
President Barack Obama directed his attention toward the future – beyond the next year and the end of his term in office – as he delivered his final State of the Union address on Tuesday.
Gov. Chris Christie is turning his attention from the Republican presidential campaign trail to New Jersey for the annual state of the state address.
Gov. Chris Christie has thrown his support behind Senate president Stephen Sweeney's plan for a referendum on expanding casinos to northern New Jersey.
Internal charges can lead to loss of vacation days up to dismissal from the department.
Lawmakers in New Jersey are considering spending more money on Rutgers sports.
The New York Boat Show kicked off its five-day run at the Javits Center on Wednesday.
Regardless of how the 2015 season turned out, Tom Coughlin is going out a winner.
Gary Bagley, executive director of New York Cares, said the charity is less than halfway to its goal of 100,000 coats. The drive ends Thursday.
Confetti fluttered to the ground in front of the marquee at the Hard Rock Cafe in Times Square on Tuesday morning, as part of preparations for NYC's New Years Eve celebrations.
The 3-time Grammy Award-winner will host the 2026 Tonys live on CBS on June 7 in New York City.
A Queens man was arraigned Thursday over his alleged involvement in a fire in Flushing that killed four people, including a child.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said most 2-K seats will operate on a full-day and full-year schedule at a news conference Thursday morning.
New York politicians and family members are calling for stricter rules as they remember the six people killed when a helicopter crashed into the Hudson River.
Pope Leo enjoyed a lighthearted moment Wednesday as he welcomed the Harlem Globetrotters to St. Peter's Square.
The 3-time Grammy Award-winner will host the 2026 Tonys live on CBS on June 7 in New York City.
A Queens man was arraigned Thursday over his alleged involvement in a fire in Flushing that killed four people, including a child.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said most 2-K seats will operate on a full-day and full-year schedule at a news conference Thursday morning.
New York politicians and family members are calling for stricter rules as they remember the six people killed when a helicopter crashed into the Hudson River.
Sean "Diddy" Combs' lawyers will try to persuade federal judges that Combs was treated unfairly at the trial last year that sent him to prison on prostitution-related charges.
When UConn plays Michigan for the NCAA Men's Basketball championship tonight in Indianapolis, there are a few places in New York City where fans can root on their schools.
The average price for a gallon of gas in New York City is now $4.11, which is 82 cents higher than a month ago, according to AAA.
Rain has returned for Easter Sunday in the New York area after the holiday weekend kicked off with May-like weather.
UConn's jaw-dropping buzzer beater catapulted them to the Final Four.
Bridgeport firefighter Terrence Cramer was killed after his girlfriend's ex shot him in a fit of rage at a Connecticut home, according to an arrest warrant.
A New Jersey family's beloved dog has been returned after it was apparently taken right off their back porch.
MetLife Stadium will host eight 2026 FIFA World Cup matches, including the final in July, but soccer fans will have to rely on mass transit because there won't be any parking available.
A meteor spotted across multiple states Tuesday afternoon traveled more than 100 miles before disintegrating, NASA said.
Police in New Jersey are searching for a vandal who threw bricks through the windows of vehicles parked on streets in several Union County towns.
Early voting is underway in the New Jersey special election to fill the U.S. House seat vacated by Gov. Mikie Sherrill.
Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann answered a judge's preliminary questions before pleading guilty to murdering seven women and admitting to killing an eighth.
Rex Heuermann pleads guilty to murdering seven women tied to the years-long Gilgo Beach serial killer investigation.
Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann pleaded guilty to seven counts and admitted guilt in the death of an eighth woman.
Rex Heuermann was arrested in 2023. He admitted to killing eight women in the Gilgo Beach area of Long Island between 1993 and 2011.
Long Beach, Long Island, is holding a public hearing Tuesday night regarding the loosening of alcohol restrictions on its iconic boardwalk.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said most 2-K seats will operate on a full-day and full-year schedule at a news conference Thursday morning.
Tensions are simmering between New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and City Council Speaker Julie Menin over the city budget.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is approaching his 100th day in office, and almost half of New Yorkers say they approve of his job performance, according to a new poll published Wednesday.
President Trump said he has agreed to a "double sided CEASEFIRE" with Iran, less than two hours before his deadline for Iran to either cut a deal with the U.S. or face massive strikes on its power plants.
Advocates fear New York state could be taking a step back when it comes to biomarker testing access for those with Medicaid.
Advocates fear New York state could be taking a step back when it comes to biomarker testing access for those with Medicaid.
What started as a sinus infection left a Long Island teenager fighting for his life, requiring emergency brain surgery.
Older adults in New Jersey recorded the highest number of suspected overdose deaths in 2025, according to the New Jersey Department of Health.
The first case of mpox clade I has been detected in New York City, health officials said Friday. Of the two types of mpox, clade I is known to cause more severe disease and death.
Heights University Hospital, formerly known as Christ Hospital, shuttered its emergency room Saturday night.
A federal judge in New York has tossed out actor Blake Lively's sexual harassment claims against actor Justin Baldoni over their roles in the movie "It Ends With Us," but left intact a claim for retaliation.
Atlanta rapper Gucci Mane was lured to a Dallas studio for a meeting, then allegedly kidnapped and robbed by a group including rappers Pooh Shiesty and Big30.
Megan Thee Stallion was released from a New York City hospital after she got sick during a performance of "Moulin Rouge! The Musical."
The price hike raises the cost of the standard plan with ads by $1 per month and the cost of the standard and premium plans by $2.
Savannah Guthrie stepped back from her NBC duties almost two months ago when her mother, Nancy Guthrie, disappeared. The investigation is ongoing.
Pope Leo enjoyed a lighthearted moment Wednesday as he welcomed the Harlem Globetrotters to St. Peter's Square.
The Athletics rallied to beat the New York Yankees 3-2 on Wednesday night.
The Buffalo Sabres rallied to beat the New York Rangers 5-3 on Wednesday night.
Ismael Ox lost his right hand as a child in a grenade attack, survived homelessness in the U.S., and became a citizen, all while training to represent Team USA in para Taekwondo.
Corbin Carroll had a two-run double during a four-run second inning that sent the Diamondbacks to a 7-2 win over the Mets on Wednesday.
Ismael Ox lost his right hand as a child in a grenade attack, survived homelessness in the U.S., and became a citizen, all while training to represent Team USA in para Taekwondo.
These kids from Brooklyn are playing tennis in their school hallways, cafeterias and auditoriums, to make the most of limited space and resources.
Preparations for Passover in Brooklyn blend centuries-old rituals with modern traditions unique to each family.
New York has filed a lawsuit against solar company Attyx, saying it didn't just sell panels, it sold promises it couldn't keep.
Long before Manhattan's iconic street grid took shape, an English widow planned a Brooklyn community that helped shape the city today.
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 is partnering with the Humane Society of New York to find these furry friends a forever home.
First responders did not say if anyone was injured when the car plowed into the store in Graniteville.
NASA's four-person crew is expected to splash down off the coast of California after the historic space mission.
Singer and songwriter Lou Gramm of the band Foreigner talks about his new solo album.
It's a sunny afternoon with clear skies heading into Friday, which is the pick of the week. CBS News New York Meteorologist John Elliott is tracking when the very warm temperatures are set to come back.
