What it was like covering the death of Pope Francis
Covering the funeral of Pope Francis was a deeply meaningful "full circle" moment for CBS News New York's Tony Aiello.
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Covering the funeral of Pope Francis was a deeply meaningful "full circle" moment for CBS News New York's Tony Aiello.
The date was decided after cardinals met behind closed doors for the first time since Pope Francis' funeral. CBS News New York's Mary Calvi reports.
The death of Pope Francis initiates a centuries-old process of rituals and traditions culminating with a conclave to choose his successor.
Monday marks day 3 of the official nine day mourning period for Pope Francis after his funeral over the weekend. CBS News New York's Derick Waller has the latest.
Timothy Cardinal Dolan was among thousands of people who visited the tomb of Pope Francis in Rome on Sunday, one day after his majestic funeral service.
The tomb simply reads "Franciscus" in Latin, reflecting the pope's life of simplicity. CBS News New York's Tony Aiello caught up with New York's archbishop.
A date hasn't been set for the conclave to choose the next pope, but discussions about the church's future have almost certainly begun behind the scenes. CBS News New York's Bradley Blackburn reports.
As people around the world watched Pope Francis' funeral, worshippers of all faiths attended a Mass at Saint Patrick's Cathedral in New York City to honor the late pontiff.
Pope Francis has been laid to rest. The huge procession made its way through crowd-lined streets of Rome, ending with a humble burial under a simple marble stone. CBS News New York's Tony Aiello reports from the Vatican.
A Mass at Saint Patrick's Cathedral was held in honor of Pope Francis on Saturday. As CBS News New York's Nick Caloway reports, the celebration attracted people of all faiths.
The Vatican says over 250,000 people flocked to Pope Francis' funeral Mass in Saint Peter's Square on Saturday. CBS News New York's Tony Aiello reports from the Vatican, and Nick Caloway has more on remembrances closer to home.
Over 200,000 people attended Pope Francis' funeral in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican, before the late pontiff's burial in Rome. Watch CBS News' live coverage from outside St. Peter's Basilica.
The funeral service for Pope Francis took place Saturday morning at the Vatican. Watch the full ceremony.
President Trump and Ukraine's President Zelenskyy spoke for 15 minutes inside St. Peter's Basilica, according to the White House.
Father Enzo Del Brocco, from the Church of our Savior in Manhattan, says Pope Francis leaves behind a legacy of being a pope for all.
Dr. Jo Renee Formicola, an expert on church-state relations at Seton Hall University, discusses the significance of Pope Francis' funeral at the Vatican.
The Catholic community in the New York City area is mourning the death of Pope Francis, whose funeral service was Saturday morning at the Vatican. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
Even before Saturday's funeral service for Pope Francis at the Vatican, the late pontiff had already broken with some longstanding traditions.
President Trump and former President Joe Biden attended Pope Francis' funeral Mass, as Catholics around the world mourn the pontiff's death.
In the will, dated June 29, 2022, Pope Francis wrote that with the "feeling that the sunset of my earthly life is approaching," he wished to express his preferences for his burial.
The world is preparing to say goodbye to Pope Francis. His funeral will be held Saturday at the Vatican. CBS News New York's Tony Aiello reports.
Preparations are nearly set for the funeral and burial of Pope Francis. CBS News New York's Tony Aiello reports from the Vatican.
Three days of public viewing of Pope Francis' body have ended after 250,000 mourners paid their respects. Funeral preps are now underway. CBS News New York's Tony Aiello reports.
The Vatican said Friday some 150,000 mourners have filed past the body of Pope Francis, who is lying in state in St. Peter's Basilica.
A group of New York pilgrims paid their respects to Pope Francis on Thursday, led by Timothy Cardinal Dolan. CBS News New York's Tony Aiello spoke with Dolan in Rome.
The city has wrapped up a two-year probe into a shocking 2023 crane collapse in Manhattan that injured 12 people.
The New York Rangers won for the league-leading 12th time on the road, beating the Ottawa Senators 4-2 on Thursday night.
The New York Islanders defeated the NHL-leading Colorado Avalanche 6-3 on Thursday night.
The Utah Jazz used a huge fourth quarter to beat the Brooklyn Nets 123-110 on Thursday night.
Levi Aron, the man convicted in the horrific 2011 murder of 8-year-old Leiby Kletzky in Brooklyn, has died.
The city has wrapped up a two-year probe into a shocking 2023 crane collapse in Manhattan that injured 12 people.
Levi Aron, the man convicted in the horrific 2011 murder of 8-year-old Leiby Kletzky in Brooklyn, has died.
Prosecutors have released photos of some of the evidence authorities recovered from Luigi Mangione when he was arrested in Altoona, Pennsylvania in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
Neighbors in Brooklyn's Victorian Flatbush are expressing frustration after the city designated only part of their area as a historic district.
Two NYPD officers involved in the deadly shooting of Win Rozario in March 2024 will not face criminal charges.
CBS News New York has learned Jed Parkington, who died by suicide during a standoff with law enforcement on Tuesday, was fascinated with Nazi Germany.
"Driven Into Debt," CBS News New York's latest investigative series, has uncovered a simple truth -- unpaid tolls can quietly spiral into crushing debt.
First Alert Weather Days have been declared in the NYC area as the arctic chill could bring record low temperatures.
A decomposed body and pipe bombs were found inside a Stamford, Connecticut, home after a shootout between the homeowner and police officers Tuesday, officials say.
Police exchanged gunfire with a suspect barricaded inside a home in Stamford, Connecticut, on Tuesday.
"Driven Into Debt," CBS News New York's latest investigative series, has uncovered a simple truth -- unpaid tolls can quietly spiral into crushing debt.
First Alert Weather Days have been declared in the NYC area as the arctic chill could bring record low temperatures.
James Solomon easily won the race to become Jersey City's next mayor and Emily Jabbour beat the son of a former popular mayor to take the helm in Hoboken.
Popcorn Park Animal Refuge said the monkey, now named Forrest, was one of 21 monkeys being transported to a lab when the truck overturned on a Mississippi highway.
Traffic at the George Washington Bridge faced major delays Wednesday following an early morning crash on the inbound upper level.
"Driven Into Debt," CBS News New York's latest investigative series, has uncovered a simple truth -- unpaid tolls can quietly spiral into crushing debt.
Two people were killed in a stabbing in Bethpage on Long Island, Nassau County police said.
First Alert Weather Days have been declared in the NYC area as the arctic chill could bring record low temperatures.
Siena men's lacrosse coach Liam Gleason has died after suffering a traumatic brain injury in a fall at his home.
The Nov. 22 shooting on Willow Avenue in Hempstead killed 19-year-old Amira McLeod, of Queens, and injured two 20-year-old men.
The principal of a Brooklyn middle school created controversy this week by turning down the opportunity to have a Holocaust survivor speak to students.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued executive orders Thursday designed to protect Israel and appeal to the Jewish community.
Federal prosecutors on Thursday presented an indictment of New York Attorney General Letitia James to a grand jury in Norfolk, Virginia.
Authorities say the FBI has arrested a man suspected of placing pipe bombs outside RNC and DNC headquarters on the eve of the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot.
The MTA is set to unveil a new high-tech system for catching people who don't pay.
In New York alone, there have already been more than 17,000 flu cases and nearly 1,000 hospitalizations, and doctors anticipate it's only going to get worse as more people gather for the holidays.
Colette Smith of the Bronx was diagnosed with lung cancer, despite never smoking. Her survival story is central to her push for early detection.
Some New Yorkers want the mayor-elect to appoint a new "rat czar" when he takes office after an uptick in rat sightings.
Gio's Law would establish a $25 million grant program to equip law enforcement nationwide with EpiPens and train officers how to use them.
A blood drive was held in Harlem on Wednesday as the New York Blood Center reports a dip in its blood supply.
Stoppard was often hailed as the greatest British playwright of his generation.
The Brooklyn Nutcracker returns to Downtown Brooklyn with diverse cultural influences, community outreach, and a fresh take on Tchaikovsky's iconic score.
"Everybody Loves Raymond" is getting the spotlight at the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame.
Jimmy Cliff, who famously sang about the "many rivers" we all must cross, has died after suffering a seizure and pneumonia, his family say.
Donald Glover, who performs under the moniker Childish Gambino, revealed he suffered a stroke last year, which forced him to cancel his tour.
The New York Rangers won for the league-leading 12th time on the road, beating the Ottawa Senators 4-2 on Thursday night.
The New York Islanders defeated the NHL-leading Colorado Avalanche 6-3 on Thursday night.
The Utah Jazz used a huge fourth quarter to beat the Brooklyn Nets 123-110 on Thursday night.
Doc Rivers said there have been no talks between team officials and Giannis Antetokounmpo regarding the two-time NBA MVP's potential exit from Milwaukee.
The Bulls dropped to 9-12 with their fifth loss in a row.
Neighbors in Brooklyn's Victorian Flatbush are expressing frustration after the city designated only part of their area as a historic district.
Brooklyn's Prospect Park is getting financing for a long-term project to battle the impacts of climate change, city leaders say.
The Brooklyn Conservatory of Music plans a 12,000-square-foot campus at One Prospect Park West, aiming to serve thousands more with music therapy and education programs.
Some residents at NYCHA's Eastchester Gardens in the Bronx say they've been shivering on and off all week.
The Brooklyn Nutcracker returns to Downtown Brooklyn with diverse cultural influences, community outreach, and a fresh take on Tchaikovsky's iconic score.
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.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Dogs got decked out for the annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade in New York City's East Village on Saturday.
Cosplayers flooded New York City's Javits Center in October 2024 for the annual New York Comic Con convention.
CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn has your First Alert Forecast for December 4 at 11 p.m.
The city has wrapped up a two-year probe into a shocking crane collapse in Manhattan that injured 12 people, and the Buildings Department says it would not have happened if the crane's owner followed safety recommendations sent out years earlier after two similar incidents. The city shared their findings exclusively with CBS News New York investigative reporter Tim McNicholas.
Pressure is mounting on Gov. Kathy Hochul to make a decision on legislation that would allow some terminally ill New Yorkers to receive medical assistance to end their life. CBS News New York's Andrew Ramos spoke with people on both sides of this controversial debate.
Levi Aron, the man convicted in the horrific 2011 murder of 8-year-old Leiby Kletzky in Brooklyn, has died.
A carbon monoxide leak sent eight residents of a Bronx apartment building to the hospital Thursday. CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo reports.
