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The Where to Turn nonprofit has a mountain of backpacks filled with school supplies that will be shipped to hurricane victims in Houston.
A group of Italian-American organizations has released a list of elected officials who they say "do" and "don't" support preserving statues of Christopher Columbus.
Twins star Joe Mauer remembers well all those October losses to the Yankees. So too, surely, do Minnesota's fans. Around the rest of the Twins clubhouse, though, it may as well be ancient history.
A man accused of setting off a pipe bomb in New York City that injured 30 people went on trial Monday, but opening statements were made without him in the courtroom.
With Christopher Columbus under fire recently, Italian-Americans are responding.
Republicans and Democrats have pushed Trump to waive the Jones Act, saying it could help get desperately needed supplies delivered to the island more quickly and at less cost.
The 41-year-old 19-year veteran of the force was killed in a shootout last November.
As WCBS 880's Peter Haskell reported, the artwork was placed in the World Trade Center subway station as an homage to September 11th.
New York will also be delivering emergency supplies on a plane donated by JetBlue and providing specialists to help repair the island's devastated power structure.
Sen. John McCain says he won't vote for the Republican bill repealing the Obama health care law.
The office will be in charge of helping the nightlife industry grow while addressing community concerns, such as noise and safety.
It happened at 6:18 a.m. Monday on Main Street and Northern Boulevard.
John Jay College is a criminal justice school, and the college's president called the comments "abhorrent."
Authorities say the paint was noticed on the bull's head at about 7:30 a.m. Thursday.
Hundreds of people crowded into a Manhattan bookstore to see Hillary Clinton on Tuesday.
A fire broke out in the engine room of a sightseeing boat near Governors Island on Friday morning, prompting a dramatic rescue.
The toxic dust that emanated from the fallen Twin Towers continues to impact the health of some kids who grew up near Ground Zero, according to a new study.
When the September 11th terror attacks struck, WCBS reporter Peter Haskell tried driving toward the World Trade Center but got caught in bad traffic.
The new St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church is going up in Liberty Park, just to the east of where the old church stood for 85 years.
The mayor touched off a firestorm of sorts, with a controversial interview in New York Magazine where he complained about the credit – or lack of it – he gets for his record.
President Trump has declared Sunday as a National Day of Prayer for those dealing with the aftermath of Harvey, Many people in our area say they're using the day to help in any way they can.
Local resources, volunteers, emergency personnel and others continue to help with Harvey rescue and relief efforts in hard-hit areas of Texas.
When Jerlyn Calixte went to Black Lives Matter rallies, she said she noticed an army of cops. At other demonstrations, she said it was different.
Tropical Storm Harvey was far from finished with Texas late Monday, as forecasters said it continued to batter parts of the state with relentless rain.
On September 11th, 30 million people are expected to do good by volunteering. Jay Winuk, this week's 50 People to Know, helped establish 9/11 as a National Day of Service.
The Koh-i-Noor diamond was given to Queen Victoria in 1849 as part of a war treaty. It has a long, controversial history and is heavily contested by other countries.
As part of his four-day trip to the U.S. to commemorate America's 250th birthday, King Charles III is taking part in a series of events in New York City.
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.
The parents of Loyola University student Sheridan Gorman, killed in a Chicago shooting in March, vowed "we will get justice for our daughter" after her accused killer pleaded not guilty.
New York City's famed Park Avenue is poised to get its park back.
The Koh-i-Noor diamond was given to Queen Victoria in 1849 as part of a war treaty. It has a long, controversial history and is heavily contested by other countries.
As part of his four-day trip to the U.S. to commemorate America's 250th birthday, King Charles III is taking part in a series of events in New York City.
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.
New York City's famed Park Avenue is poised to get its park back.
Delays are still lingering after a Long Island Rail Road train hit debris Wednesday morning in one of the East River tunnels.
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.
New York City's balmy weather proved to be record-breaking for the date of April 15.
Keyport residents say they're on edge because of dozens of cancer cases over the years in a neighborhood near the former Aeromarine landfill.
Purdue Pharma, the maker of OxyContin, is set to be dissolved as a massive legal settlement resolving thousands of lawsuits takes effect.
Ruth Benjamin, 81, was seated at a table near the front of the Ivy Hill Laundromat in Newark, N.J., when two vehicles crashed into the business Monday.
New Jersey Rep. Tom Kean Jr. has been absent from Congress for more than six weeks due to a medical issue, he said.
A woman was killed when two vehicles crashed into a laundromat at a strip mall on Irvington Avenue in Newark on Monday afternoon, officials said.
Delays are still lingering after a Long Island Rail Road train hit debris Wednesday morning in one of the East River tunnels.
Diana Kutateladze had nearly twice the legal limit of of alcohol in her system when she caused a deadly, high-speed six-car wreck on the Southern State Parkway in Hempstead, prosecutors said.
We're in for a mild weather day in NYC Friday, but a First Alert Weather Day is right around the corner, with rounds of rain on tap for Saturday.
Sister Francis Piscatella, New York's oldest person, celebrated her 113th birthday and Pope Leo XIV sent a blessing from the Vatican for the occasion.
A father and son were arrested after police said they found chemicals to make explosives at their home on New York's Long Island.
The Koh-i-Noor diamond was given to Queen Victoria in 1849 as part of a war treaty. It has a long, controversial history and is heavily contested by other countries.
The Supreme Court rule 6-3 in a decision that has implications for the scope of the landmark Voting Rights Act.
King Charles III and Queen Camilla are arriving in New York City on Wednesday as part of their four-day visit to the United States.
The budget battle between New York City and New York state lawmakers is intensifying.
A U.S. soldier pleaded not guilty to charges that he used classified information about the mission to capture former Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro to win more than $400,000.
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.
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.
A previously unreleased song is one of many ways Prince is being honored a decade after his death.
The New York Knicks routed the Atlanta Hawks 126-97 on Tuesday night for a 3-2 lead in the first-round playoff series.
The New York Mets breezed to an 8-0 victory over the Washington Nationals on Tuesday night.
Two former Fordham basketball players were permanently banned by the NCAA on Tuesday for their roles in a point-shaving scheme.
Federal prosecutors charged 34 defendants across two indictments, alleging sports betting and mafia-linked rigged poker games.
Aaron Judge and Ben Rice had the first back-to-back homer for the Yankees this season, and Jazz Chisholm Jr. also went deep as AL-best New York beat the Texas Rangers 4-2.
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.
On April 22, state lawmakers have passed their sixth extension to buy more time to settle the state budget. With the April 1 deadline already long gone and the clock still ticking, leaders and patients at community health centers in Harlem are worried about funding.
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 Alice Gainer talks about the king's visit to the 9/11 Memorial. The king and queen met with the victims' families during the visit.
King Charles III and Queen Camilla spoke with New York and New Jersey politicians at the 9/11 Memorial in Manhattan.
King Charles III and Queen Camilla were seen with former NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg at the 9/11 Memorial and Museum commemorating 25 years since the horrific attacks.
CBS News New York's Tony Sadiku says the Tri-State Area will see about a half inch before the system moves out. Expect Thursday to be partly sunny with temperatures in the low 60s.
The morning commute into Penn Station was snarled for Long Island Rail Road passengers after two separate incidents. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
