Fisher House Foundation To Pay Military Death Benefits During Government Shutdown
When a member of the U.S. military dies while serving, the Defense Department typically provides the family with $100,000.
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When a member of the U.S. military dies while serving, the Defense Department typically provides the family with $100,000.
On what would have been John Lennon's 73rd birthday, an exhibition of his drawings went on display to help raise money for Citymeals-on-Wheels.
In a debate Tuesday night, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie characterized opponent Barbara Buono as a supporter of high taxes and spending, while Buono accused Christie of being insensitive to the poor and middle class.
A round of storms ripped down trees and power lines, and brought delays and cancellations to Tri-State Area airports and train lines Monday afternoon.
Sleepy Hollow Cemetery have been packed in recent weeks, with many visitors heading for one site in particular.
Crews were preparing this weekend for the full resumption of service on the Metro-North New Haven Line, nearly two weeks after a power meltdown caused a major service disruption.
Starting in 2014, the New York City Marathon will be getting a new sponsor and a new name.
Metro-North will conduct a test running trains on the rails this weekend as the final stage to ensure the repairs were successful.
The suit claims that Bud Selig and MLB have tried to smear Rodriguez's reputation to "gloss over" Selig's past inaction and tacit approval of the use of performance-enhancing substances in baseball.
U.S. Capitol Police who responded to incident are currently working unpaid due to federal government shutdown.
Lauren's Law was named for 13-year-old Lauren Shields of Stony Point, in Rockland County. She received a heart transplant when she was 9.
Republican leaders welcomed the Wednesday afternoon meeting but questioned whether Democrats were ready to deal.
Super Bowl XLVIII will kick off at MetLife Stadium four months from Wednesday, so the Liberty Science Center is trying to capitalize on the excitement in the host city area.
The online insurance marketplaces that are at the heart of President Barack Obama's health care overhaul struggled to handle the wave of new consumers Tuesday, the first day of a six-month open enrollment period.
On the brink of a government shutdown, the Senate voted 54-46 on Monday to strip a one-year delay in President Barack Obama's health care law from the bill that would keep the government operating.
Derek Jeter and Andy Pettitte came to the mound to remove him with two outs in the ninth inning.
Tens of thousands of commuters traveling into and out of New York City are scrambling to devise alternative routes after a power failure on Metro-North's New Haven line brought service to a creep.
The league last split sites for its midseason showcase in 2010, when the Saturday events were in the Dallas Mavericks' arena and the game was held at the Cowboys' stadium.
Connecticut Gov. Dannel P. Malloy on Wednesday advised commuters to plan for days of problems, after a power problem that left hundreds of commuters stranded during the morning rush.
President Barack Obama defended his health care overhaul during an appearance Tuesday at the Clinton Global Initiative in Manhattan.
After the Dec. 14 massacre at Newtown, Cerberus Capital Management said it would sell Freedom Group, the company that makes the Bushmaster .223 rifle used in the rampage.
Anyone who worked on lived near the World Trade Center on or after Sept. 11 and was exposed to the toxic dust is eligible to sign up ahead of the Oct. 3 deadline.
The Yankees' retiring closer is being honored before the game on "Mariano Rivera Day," creating an energy and excitement among fans at Yankee Stadium.
The first-year superintendent of schools in Englewood Cliffs, N.J. has brought lessons he learned from the boardroom into the classroom.
Schumer said he and de Blasio are both "pro-growth progressives'' when he announced his support at a Brooklyn Borough Hall press conference on Friday.
A second body was found Friday at the scene of Wednesday's deadly Bronx apartment building fire, officials say.
A Bronx woman who survived a vicious knife attack in her own apartment says her attacker is still out on the streets.
The cause of the deadly explosion and fire at a Bronx building remains unclear.
Puerto Rico's massive rationing measure comes amid a severe drought on top of shortages due to infrastructure issues.
New York City officials discussed security efforts ahead of the 44th annual Dominican Day Parade kicking off Sunday morning.
A second body was found Friday at the scene of Wednesday's deadly Bronx apartment building fire, officials say.
A Bronx woman who survived a vicious knife attack in her own apartment says her attacker is still out on the streets.
The cause of the deadly explosion and fire at a Bronx building remains unclear.
New York City officials discussed security efforts ahead of the 44th annual Dominican Day Parade kicking off Sunday morning.
Severe weather conditions entered our area Friday afternoon amid a heat advisory Friday and Saturday, with humid weather bringing the chance for storms.
Severe weather conditions entered our area Friday afternoon amid a heat advisory Friday and Saturday, with humid weather bringing the chance for storms.
A 16-year-old boy was killed after he was hit Wednesday night by a Metro-North train going from Danbury to South Norwalk, police said.
Most of the Tri-State Area is under a heat advisory Thursday and Friday, with downpours bringing the risk of flash flooding.
New York City and parts of New Jersey were under a flood watch due to downpours and strong storms Monday.
Stormy weather will return to the New York City area on Monday, bringing the threat of heavy rain and storms that may lead to flash flooding.
Severe weather conditions entered our area Friday afternoon amid a heat advisory Friday and Saturday, with humid weather bringing the chance for storms.
An emotional vigil was held in Garfield, New Jersey, on Thursday to remember two children who died after being swept into the Passaic River.
A massive 8-foot python was found in a New Jersey backyard. The 40-pound snake is now safely back in a cage, but not before it gave residents in Freehold a scare.
A busy road in North Haledon, New Jersey, is still closed after it buckled during a storm two weeks ago.
Most of the Tri-State Area is under a heat advisory Thursday and Friday, with downpours bringing the risk of flash flooding.
Severe weather conditions entered our area Friday afternoon amid a heat advisory Friday and Saturday, with humid weather bringing the chance for storms.
There's been a fourth case of tularemia in Suffolk County this year, Health Commissioner Dr. Gregson Pigott confirmed Thursday. The rare tick-borne disease is also known as rabbit fever.
A Long Island man is walking the final miles of what has been a remarkable summer journey. He's covered the entire length of New York state, including Long Island. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff introduces us to the man behind the miles. To learn more, visit empirestatewalk.org.
Suffolk County health officials confirmed a fourth case of tularemia this year.
Most of the Tri-State Area is under a heat advisory Thursday and Friday, with downpours bringing the risk of flash flooding.
The Supreme Court in June struck down President Trump's earlier executive order aimed at ending birthright citizenship.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is reacting after voters in Michigan chose a progressive Democrat over a moderate.
The Senate Homeland Security Committee voted to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress over his refusal to answer questions during testimony before the committee last week.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill is taking her first major step onto the national stage, endorsing 13 Democrats — as the moderate signals she may jump into the debate over her party's future.
Gov. Kathy Hochul signed new legislation Wednesday to strengthen inspections on cooling towers in New York City.
Several lawsuits were announced Thursday against New York City and others connected to a deadly 2025 Legionnaires' outbreak in Harlem.
Gov. Kathy Hochul signed new legislation Wednesday to strengthen inspections on cooling towers in New York City.
The source of exposure for the Legionnaires cluster on Manhattan's Upper East Side has been eliminated, according to the New York City Health Department.
A seventh person has died from Legionnaires' disease in connection with the Upper East Side cluster, New York City's health commissioner said Thursday.
Thirty-four cooling towers at 33 buildings on the Upper East Side tested positive for live Legionella bacteria, the New York City Health Department announced Tuesday.
Actor and comedian Bowen Yang will portray Mary Todd Lincoln in Broadway's "Oh, Mary!" for a limited 12-week run starting in September.
Designer John Galliano is known for his theatrical and dramatic designs, but his legacy is also marked by antisemitic and racist comments.
"The Sopranos" actor Vincent Pastore is being remembered as a fixture in his Bronx community.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
A new Broadway show based on Prince's movie and album "Purple Rain" will take the stage at Broadway's Majestic Theatre in March.
It was the third series sweep for the Mets this season and first on the road.
Some lights atop Yankee Stadium briefly went dark a couple of times in the first inning Wednesday night.
Bo Bichette singled off Matt Festa to score automatic runner Francisco Lindor in the 10th inning, helping the Mets to a wild 6-5 victory over the Guardians.
The Bayonne 12U Little League team from New Jersey is heading to the Metro Region Tournament with their sights set on the Little League World Series.
The countdown to the 2026 US Open in New York City is on, but some tennis fans are frustrated by how much it costs to get in.
Some residents of a Queens building say a temporary boiler truck parked outside has become a nearly two-year fixture, emitting smoke they say drifts into their homes.
Harlem Week 2026 brings past and present Harlemites together to honor the neighborhood's legacy.
Parents in Harlem say their children's walk to summer camp is littered with trash, illegal dumping and a growing encampment.
A specialized program from God's Love We Deliver is serving nearly 400 veterans with medically tailored meals, while helping combat isolation and ease the challenges of life after military service.
The Newtown Creek Alliance community science project gives students hands-on experience monitoring the health of one of the most polluted waterways in the U.S.
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 second body was found Friday at the scene of Wednesday's deadly Bronx apartment building fire, officials say. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
CBS News New York's Scott Padgett has a look at the First Alert Weather forecast as severe weather enters our area.
New York City officials discussed security efforts ahead of the 44th annual Dominican Day Parade.
Author Amy Chozick spoked with Mary Calvi about her book "With Friends Like You," which is Club Calvi's new Readers' Choice.
The cause of the deadly explosion and fire at a Bronx building remains unclear. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
