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 longtime president of Bard College announced his retirement, months after it was revealed that he had a much deeper relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein than was previously known.
The Yankees beat the Orioles 7-2 on Friday night for their 11th victory in 13 games, overcoming a home run by Pete Alonso in his return to New York.
A cool weekend is ahead for the New York City area before warmer weather returns.
A federal appeals court has restricted access to one of the most common means of abortion in the U.S. by blocking the mailing of mifepristone.
Between the FIFA World Cup and America 250 celebrations, there's a lot going on in New York City this summer, and security will be tight.
A cool weekend is ahead for the New York City area before warmer weather returns.
Between the FIFA World Cup and America 250 celebrations, there's a lot going on in New York City this summer, and security will be tight.
The NYPD has released harrowing bodycam video of a deadly police shooting of a man with a machete who had slashed three people at Grand Central Station.
Thousands rallied on International Workers' Day across the five boroughs, including on Wall Street, where hundreds blocked the New York Stock Exchange.
The Trump Administration is once again taking aim at New York City's congestion pricing program.
A cool weekend is ahead for the New York City area before warmer weather returns.
Some residual showers may linger into early Sunday morning, but the majority of the rainfall should be over by sunrise.
Amtrak announced Thursday it is suing Metro-North for allegedly blocking nonrevenue trains on a portion of the busy Northeast Corridor for over two months.
The Tri-State Area has the dirtiest air in the U.S. east of Texas, according to The American Lung Association's newly released "State of the Air" report.
Colder weather returns to the New York City area this week with sub-freezing temperatures in the suburbs.
A cool weekend is ahead for the New York City area before warmer weather returns.
A man who was shot inside the Freehold Borough Public Library in New Jersey on Thursday remains in critical condition, officials say.
A suspect in a deadly shooting at a Chick-fil-A in New Jersey has been arrested, police say.
FIFA and NJ Transit said unsanctioned shuttle and bus companies will not be allowed to drop off ticketholders at MetLife Stadium.
A shooting at a library in Freehold, New Jersey, is under investigation.
A suspect is in custody after two people were stabbed to death on Long Island early Friday morning, Nassau County police said.
Suffolk County officials say contamination from a former Grumman Navy site is far worse than previously acknowledged and is still spreading.
The Suffolk County Police Department has converted a seized 2020 Corvette Stingray Coupe into a full-fledged police car, with lights and siren, to raise awareness about driving while under the influence.
Residents said anti-Muslim vandalism was found on at least eight stop signs in the area of Carto Circle in Deer Park.
Rumblings of a possible LIRR strike are putting commuters on edge. The MTA says it's preparing for a potential walkout, while union leaders say they're fighting for a fair deal.
Thousands rallied on International Workers' Day across the five boroughs, including on Wall Street, where hundreds blocked the New York Stock Exchange.
The Trump Administration is once again taking aim at New York City's congestion pricing program.
Negotiations over a $500 million dollar government aid package for Spirit stalled after bondholders balked at the terms.
The New York governor wants confirmation that ICE agent Jonathan Ross was not moved to New York after the Minneapolis killing of Renee Good.
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani is facing pressure from opposing sides regarding a housing voucher program. While some want it to expand, others want to curb its growth.
Keyport residents say they're on edge because of dozens of cancer cases over the years in a neighborhood near the former Aeromarine landfill.
The B.R.O. Experience Foundation uses cognitive behavioral therapy, mentorship and creative expression to support men of color navigating identity.
Travelers at Newark Airport may have been exposed to an individual with measles, New Jersey health officials warn.
The Tri-State Area has the dirtiest air in the U.S. east of Texas, according to The American Lung Association's newly released "State of the Air" report.
The 16th Annual Lustgarten Foundation New York City Walk for Pancreatic Cancer Research was held Sunday in Battery Park City.
"The Ed Sullivan Show" on CBS brought the evolution of rock music into America's living rooms. More than 50 years after Sullivan died, he's getting the ultimate rock 'n' roll honor.
Megan Thee Stallion has decided to end her run with "Moulin Rouge! The Musical" early, the Broadway show announced on Monday.
The woman accusing Harvey Weinstein of raping her at a Manhattan hotel room in 2013 took the stand Monday in the third trial of the disgraced movie mogul.
Ticketmaster will be rereleasing tickets for Harry Styles' upcoming concerts in New York City that were originally purchased by scalpers, the company says.
The upcoming fashion exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art includes 25 mannequins based on real bodies.
The Yankees beat the Orioles 7-2 on Friday night for their 11th victory in 13 games, overcoming a home run by Pete Alonso in his return to New York.
FIFA and NJ Transit said unsanctioned shuttle and bus companies will not be allowed to drop off ticketholders at MetLife Stadium.
The Knicks had their biggest playoff victory in franchise history, overwhelming and eliminating the Hawks 140-89 in Game 6 on Thursday night.
The soccer clinic at the Jamaica YMCA turned into a dream come true when the kids were given free tickets to a World Cup match.
The Nationals beat the Mets 5-4 Thursday, dealing reeling New York its 17th loss in 20 games.
In New York City, where land is at a premium, a stockpile of pristine soil unearthed at construction sites helps lower emissions and support urban farmers.
Have you ever wondered what happens to a restaurant's leftover or unsold food at the end of the day? Food access advocates say it could make a big difference if it were served to the community.
A new report finds a shortage of courts, fields and swimming pools in some New York City neighborhoods.
Residents living near New York City's busiest airports say the noise overhead has escalated from a nuisance to a health concern.
Construction began Tuesday on a major redesign of Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn.
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.
On this May 1, demonstrators held rallies across the country and around the globe, marking International Workers' Day, better known as May Day. In New York City, thousands took to the streets, focusing on affordability and workers' rights. CBS News New York's Andrew Ramos reports.
We're expecting to learn more information this weekend about the man accused of stabbing and killing two people in separate incidents in Nassau County. CBS News New York's Naomi Ruchim reports.
It appears Spirit Airlines is on the verge of shutting down. CBS News New York's Dick Brennan reports.
The Empire State Building celebrated its 95th birthday Friday.
Episcopal Health Services opened a new outpatient facility in the Rockaways on Friday.
