Boy Scouts Expected To OK Policy Change Allowing Gay Scout Leaders
The Boy Scouts of America are expected to approve a new policy Monday that will allow for gay scout leaders.
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The Boy Scouts of America are expected to approve a new policy Monday that will allow for gay scout leaders.
Friday's commute got off on the wrong track when Amtrak power problems caused delays for Amtrak and NJ TRANSIT riders for the fourth time this week.
Eight people were killed and about 200 were injured in the Amtrak crash in Philadelphia.
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio cleared the air Thursday about his administration's surprise deal with ride-hailing service Uber.
Among other projects, the money would help pay for the next phase of the Second Avenue subway line.
Uber kicked off a citywide jobs tour at Queensbridge Park in Long Island City on Tuesday.
One issue to be discussed is the impact that transportation inequality has on income inequality.
David Levinson, whose father, Bob, is among those Americans believed to be held, sees the easing of tensions with Iran as an opportunity.
A monthly ticket will increase 9 percent, from $440 to $480.
Uniformed Firefighters Association President Stephen Cassidy is pushing for legislation that would boost disability pensions for firefighters hired after 2009.
Metro-North President Joe Giulietti has said the updated infrastructure will allow the trains to run faster.
Select Bus Service allows commuters to dip their MetroCards into a machine on the sidewalk and enter the bus through any door, speeding up travel times.
Mayor Bill de Blasio spoke to kick off the inaugural NYC Disability Pride Parade. He said he was proud of the city being a national leader in supporting rights for disabled people.
He was an environmental scientist who studied the dust at Ground Zero He determined a link between that material and responders' illnesses.
The suspect was last seen entering an elevator on the sixth level of the parking garage, authorities said.
The team will be honored with a parade in lower Manhattan up the stretch of Broadway from the Battery to City Hall known as the "Canyon of Heroes'' on Friday.
Vice President Joe Biden said in New York Thursday that more still needs to be done to protect LGBT Americans.
The New York Stock Exchange posted on Twitter the problem was an internal technical issue and not the result of a cyberattack.
A spending bill making its way through the House calls for budget cuts to the National School Lunch Program as well as the Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer for Children pilot program.
Large cruise ships can provide just about anything you'd find on shore with one glaring exception -- law enforcement.
New Jersey Senate Majority Leader Loretta Weinberg is proposing a bill that would force any governor running for president to step aside, including Gov. Chris Christie.
Defending champion Miki Sudo won the women's division of the annual July Fourth contest Saturday morning.
For 25 minutes, 50,000 shells will be synchronized to a musical score.
A Staten Island artist on Thursday was more than halfway through a road trip to paint flags in each of the 50 states.
A Seattle man was indicted on terrorism and murder charges Thursday in a shooting that killed a college student in West Orange, New Jersey last year.
A man was shot and killed Friday just steps away from a church in New York City, the NYPD says.
A 14-year-old boy from New York is accused of building homemade explosive devices and blowing up a porta-potty in a local park.
Engel represented parts of Westchester County and the north Bronx for over 30 years in the House of Representatives from 1989-2021.
A 75-year-old woman says she was attacked by a dog walker in front of her New York City home after being accused of splashing ammonia on a group going by.
NASA's Artemis II astronauts are set to return to Earth with a splashdown landing in the Pacific Ocean after making a high-speed reentry through the atmosphere.
A man was shot and killed Friday just steps away from a church in New York City, the NYPD says.
A 14-year-old boy from New York is accused of building homemade explosive devices and blowing up a porta-potty in a local park.
Engel represented parts of Westchester County and the north Bronx for over 30 years in the House of Representatives from 1989-2021.
A 75-year-old woman says she was attacked by a dog walker in front of her New York City home after being accused of splashing ammonia on a group going by.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is marking 100 days in office Friday as he continues to pursue his ambitious policy agenda.
New York City and the Tri-State Area are finally turning the corner to warmer weather next week.
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.
New York City and the Tri-State Area are finally turning the corner to warmer weather next week.
Kishan Patel, who was shot by a former NYPD officer in 2024, has returned home after more than a year of rehab.
Spring has sprung, but piles of snow are still melting in New Jersey more than six weeks after a blizzard slammed the Tri-State Area.
The burglars smashed into the Perth Amboy business within seconds and then came face-to-face-with the owners.
A New Jersey family's beloved dog has been returned after it was apparently taken right off their back porch.
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.
Engel represented parts of Westchester County and the north Bronx for over 30 years in the House of Representatives from 1989-2021.
Former Vice President Kamala Harris said that she might run for president in 2028, telling a gathering in New York that she is considering mounting a third bid for the White House.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is marking 100 days in office Friday as he continues to pursue his ambitious policy agenda.
New York City business owners are pushing on the State Legislature to pass Gov. Kathy Hochul's reforms that would roll back some of the climate legislation passed by New York state in 2019.
First lady Melania Trump delivered a televised statement denying a relationship with the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
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.
Afrika Bambaataa, a rapper and producer, was best known for breakthrough tracks like 1982's "Planet Rock" and for founding the Universal Zulu Nation art collective.
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.
Eduardo Rodríguez outdueled Nolan McLean in a rematch of the World Baseball Classic final on Thursday night, leading the Diamondbacks to a 7-1 win over the Mets.
The Knicks stayed alive in the race for the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference with a 112-106 victory over Jayson Tatum and the Celtics on Thursday night.
The Pacers snapped a three-game skid with a 123-94 win over the Nets on Thursday night.
The Islanders defeated the Maple Leafs 5-3 on Thursday night in Peter DeBoer's first game as New York's coach.
The Pittsburgh Penguins clinched a playoff spot by defeating the New Jersey Devils 5-2 on Thursday night.
New York City business owners are pushing on the State Legislature to pass Gov. Kathy Hochul's reforms that would roll back some of the climate legislation passed by New York state in 2019.
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.
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 man was shot and killed Friday just steps away from a church in Queens. CBS News New York's Andrew Ramos reports.
Repair crews will be deployed across New York City streets and highways to fill potholes.
As NASA’s Artemis II mission nears its return, experts explain how astronauts are gearing up for re-entry.
John Elliott has the Tri-State Area's updated Friday afternoon First Alert Forecast on CBS News New York.
President Trump posted a video of a deadly hammer attack in Florida while attacking immigration policies.
