Lottery Jackpots Soar To Over $720 Million Combined
Dare to dream? The jackpots for both Mega Millions and Powerball are above $300 million for only the second time in history.
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Dare to dream? The jackpots for both Mega Millions and Powerball are above $300 million for only the second time in history.
If your New Year's resolution is to become a millionaire in 2018, you have two big chances to make that happen.
More than a half a billion dollars is still up for grabs in the nation's two biggest lotteries.
Pedro Quezada, 49, faces charges of sexual assault and endangering the welfare of a child.
The lucky numbers were 6, 7, 16, 23 and 26, and the Powerball number was 4.
At W&R Mini Market in Paterson, New Jersey, Juan Mendez had no idea he was a millionaire until his ticket was scanned.
Excitement is building as jackpot chasers look to cash in on the $700 million Powerball prize.
The prize for Wednesday's drawing has grown so massive because it's been more than two months since a jackpot winner, on June 10.
There were several million dollar winners in 5 states Saturday, including New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
There were no jackpot winners Wednesday, making Saturday's drawing the eighth biggest jackpot in lottery history.
Strong sales have sent the jackpot for Saturday night's Powerball soaring.
The winning numbers Wednesday were 9-15-43-60-64 and the Powerball 4.
430 million bucks is up for grabs in Wednesday night's drawing -- one of the 10 largest jackpots in history.
Get those Powerball tickets ready! You could be the one to claim the $356 million jackpot.
The $393 million grand prize ticket was sold in Palos Heights, a suburb of Chicago.
There was no winner in Tuesday night's Mega Millions drawing sending the jackpot to a whopping $382 million.
Lottery fever has hit the Tri-State area as the combined Mega Millions and Powerball jackpots total nearly $700 million.
Lottery officials said the earliest the ticket could be redeemed is 8 a.m. Monday. The winner has one year to claim the prize.
No one has won the Powerball jackpot since April 1st, when a player in Arizona won a comparatively meager $60 million.
A ticket sold at Amboy Food Liquor & News in South Amboy won $150,000. One sold at the Quick Chek on Jackson Avenue in Pompton Plains won $50,000.
There has been no jackpot winner since April 1 and the grand prize for Wednesday night's drawing has rolled over to $375 million.
Feeling lucky? The winning numbers are in for Saturday night's $337 million Powerball drawing.
The winning numbers for Wednesday night's drawing were 4-33-39-46-60, and the Powerball was 6.
Wednesday's Powerball jackpot was an estimated $304.6 million -- cash lump sum option is roughly $187.3 million.
Wednesday's drawing was the first time in nearly three months that the jackpot had climbed above $400 million.
Austin Wells homered twice in a nine-run eighth inning, and the Yankees widened their lead in the AL wild-card race with a 16-1 win over the Red Sox on Sunday.
Recent rainstorms have caused massive flooding problems in New York City. No borough knows the pain more than Queens, home of seven of the city's 10 hardest-hit communities.
Two people died and eight others were hurt in a shooting on Locust Street in Trenton early Sunday morning, officials say.
The Yankees beat the Red Sox 9-2 Saturday in the nightcap and earned a doubleheader split.
Three people were hurt Saturday when a boat burst into flames while docked near City Island in the Bronx.
Austin Wells homered twice in a nine-run eighth inning, and the Yankees widened their lead in the AL wild-card race with a 16-1 win over the Red Sox on Sunday.
Recent rainstorms have caused massive flooding problems in New York City. No borough knows the pain more than Queens, home of seven of the city's 10 hardest-hit communities.
Three people were hurt Saturday when a boat burst into flames while docked near City Island in the Bronx.
New York City's weather was absolutely stunning Saturday, but Sunday wasn't nearly as nice.
A suspect wanted in connection to two deadly shootings in New York City was arrested Saturday morning, police said.
New York City's weather was absolutely stunning Saturday, but Sunday wasn't nearly as nice.
ICE is defending operations they are conducting this week in Danbury, Connecticut, as some residents say they feel uneasy at what they are seeing on the streets.
Severe weather warnings have started popping up as strong storms make their way through New York City and most of the Tri-State Area.
A nice stretch of weather kicks off the week in the New York City area before a heightened chance of rain returns.
Along with the increasingly humid conditions comes another chance of showers and storms overnight Saturday into Sunday.
Two people died and eight others were hurt in a shooting on Locust Street in Trenton early Sunday morning, officials say.
New York City's weather was absolutely stunning Saturday, but Sunday wasn't nearly as nice.
A fire at a vacant house in Newark, New Jersey, spread to neighboring homes Saturday morning, displacing several families.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill signed a law Friday making cocktails to-go permanent.
Elizabeth, New Jersey is cleaning up after Thursday's intense storms brought flash flooding. Emergency responders performed more than 100 rescues, most of them after people attempted to drive through water.
Recent rainstorms have caused massive flooding problems in New York City. No borough knows the pain more than Queens, home of seven of the city's 10 hardest-hit communities.
Israel discusses the "technological miracle" of identifying victims of the 9/11 terror attacks 25 years after the planes hit the towers, and more. CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
The beach club hit by a tornado on Long Island last week has partially reopened.
Long Island's Sun and Surf Club will partially reopen this weekend and Labor Day weekend, owners say. The club suffered significant damage when a tornado hit last week.
Five men were spotted going into a manhole early Thursday morning on Long Island, according to Nassau County police. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
Recent rainstorms have caused massive flooding problems in New York City. No borough knows the pain more than Queens, home of seven of the city's 10 hardest-hit communities.
The judge delivered a victory for Stanford University's student newspaper, which said some international students were afraid to speak out because of the deportation threat.
Milo Yiannopoulos, who is British, was accused of overstaying his visa after entering the country legally in May 2019.
The ruling marks a blow to the federal government's long-delayed effort to prosecute Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, who is accused of developing the plot to crash planes into the Pentagon and World Trade Center.
President Trump announced a deal to grant the U.S. control of more than 60 billion barrels of proven Venezuelan oil reserves.
Two more people who were sickened in the Upper East Side Legionnaires' disease cluster have died, health officials announced Friday.
A new electronic device that's the size of a grain of rice is making a big difference for heart patients.
Pennsylvania has recorded its first two deaths connected to measles in 35 years.
This year, ER visits for tick bites have increased dramatically, corresponding with a new threat: a rise in Alpha-gal syndrome (AGS), where one bite from a lone star tick can make you violently allergic to red meat. How can you best avoid tick bites?
A New Yorker has tested positive for West Nile virus, the city health department announced Wednesday.
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
President Trump said that he would be "lowering the American flag" throughout the nation for one week in Dolly Parton's honor.
NYC's Empire State Building paid tribute to music legend Dolly Parton Tuesday night. Parton, 80, died Tuesday in Nashville, her family announced.
Dolly Parton became an icon over her six-decade career as a Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, movie and TV star and theme park owner who donated millions to help others.
The AMC Kips Bay 15 on Second Avenue has been open since 1999 but will shut down at the end of 2026, according to a spokesperson.
Austin Wells homered twice in a nine-run eighth inning, and the Yankees widened their lead in the AL wild-card race with a 16-1 win over the Red Sox on Sunday.
The Yankees beat the Red Sox 9-2 Saturday in the nightcap and earned a doubleheader split.
Nicolás Fernández scored his 14th goal this season for New York City FC on Saturday night in a 1-1 tie with Toronto FC.
The Philadelphia Union beat the New York Red Bulls 3-1 on Saturday night to extend their unbeaten streak to seven.
Juan Soto had the go-ahead RBI single a pitch after fouling a ball off his right leg Saturday, leading the Mets to a 6-2 victory over the Astros.
With tickets to the U.S. Open skyrocketing, tennis advocates in the Harlem community are working to make the sport more accessible for New Yorkers.
The DSNY reported an increase in needle stick injuries for New York City sanitation workers.
A Queens homeowner says that overgrown city trees on her block are creating a safety hazard at night.
Neighbors say Flushing Meadows Corona Park has been falling into disrepair for years.
The owner of a beloved Harlem food truck known for its burgers under $5 is retiring and selling the business.
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.
Israel discusses the "technological miracle" of identifying victims of the 9/11 terror attacks 25 years after the planes hit the towers, and more. CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
The borough president discusses a timeline for opening a community jail in Queens, and more. CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
Severe weather has done a number on the borough this summer, and there are questions whether Mayor Zohran Mamdani has done enough with flood mitigation efforts.
CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock has your weather forecast for August 29 at 11 p.m.
Some legends took the stage Saturday for the Charlie Parker Jazz Festival in Harlem.
