Black Friday Bargain Hunters Kick Start Shortened Holiday Shopping Season
The National Retail Federation expects Black Friday will again be the busiest in-store shopping day of the year, estimating 114.6 million Americans will participate.
The National Retail Federation expects Black Friday will again be the busiest in-store shopping day of the year, estimating 114.6 million Americans will participate.
A big disturbance with multiple fights broke out at the Queens Center Mall Friday afternoon when 1,000 teenagers showed up after getting out of school early for a half-day.
Video posted to social media showed people getting into fist fights and looting stores. Rapper "A Boogie wit da Hoodie" was scheduled to appear when a melee broke out between the huge crowd.
Last-minute shoppers rushed through the aisles on Christmas Eve night, hoping to buy the final gifts on their lists before stores closed for Christmas.
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio and the NYPD are commending a cop who talked a suicidal man out of killing himself at the Queens Center Mall last week.
A Queens man is accused of re-coding Visa and American Express gift cards to make fraudulent purchases at the Apple Store at the Queens Center Mall, where he worked.
Police released a new surveillance video Wednesday of a suspect they believe grabbed and groped two women in the Queens Center Mall last week.
A 23-year-old man was taken into custody at Burlington Coat Factory at Rego Park Center. Investigators believe he set the fires to divert attention from his shoplifting.
Black Friday 2013 was so big it couldn't fit into just one day. Holiday shoppers were out in full force Friday night. Some of the nation's biggest stores have been open since Thursday night.
Shoppers hungry for deals were filling stores across the region, hoping to score big ticket items at small prices.
As Christmas approaches, men are scrambling to do what they hate the most: shop. Last-minute male shoppers were out in full force on Thursday and the Queens Center Mall was no exception.
The last shopping weekend before Christmas is here and many shopping procrastinators are expected to turn out in full force on "Super Saturday" morning.
Vincent Trocheck scored a power-play goal off a rebound at 7:24 of the second overtime to give the New York Rangers a 4-3 win over the Carolina Hurricanes for a 2-0 lead in their second-round playoff series.
Arrests were made Tuesday night as pro-Palestinian protesters gathered outside New York City's Fashion Institute of Technology, police say.
Brandon Nimmo hit a three-run homer to spark a six-run fifth inning, and the New York Mets rallied to beat the St. Louis Cardinals 7-5.
Alex Verdugo homered and tied a career high with four RBIs, powering the New York Yankees past Justin Verlander and the skidding Houston Astros 10-3.
Livestreamer Kai Cenat will not be prosecuted in connection to the riot that broke out after he promoted a meet-and-greet and giveaway in Union Square last year.
Arrests were made Tuesday night as pro-Palestinian protesters gathered outside New York City's Fashion Institute of Technology, police say.
Livestreamer Kai Cenat will not be prosecuted in connection to the riot that broke out after he promoted a meet-and-greet and giveaway in Union Square last year.
With new power granted by the state, New York City has launched a crackdown on illegal smoke shops.
Only 18% of New York City fourth graders were proficient in math, according to last year's test scores.
New York City Schools Chancellor David Banks will appear before a congressional committee Wednesday to testify about antisemitism in public schools.
Traffic was flowing on I-95 in Norwalk Monday after being shut down in both directions due to a fiery tractor-trailer crash last week.
I-95 fully reopened in both directions Sunday in Norwalk, Connecticut, days after a tanker truck caught fire and badly damaged a bridge.
Northbound lanes of I-95 have reopened in Norwalk, Connecticut after crews demolished a bridge that was damaged in a tanker truck fire.
As we progress into Sunday, light showers will become a steady rain, which may be moderate to heavy at times.
The I-95 overpass in Norwalk, Connecticut that was damaged in a fiery tanker truck crash is being demolished, but the highway remains partially closed.
New Jersey leaders announced Tuesday the expansion of its partnership with mental health and wellness platform Uwill for two more years.
In wake of last week's pro-Palestinian protests, all is quiet on Rutgers' New Brunswick campus as students finish up finals.
TSA says Newark Airport security wait times may take longer for the next few weeks as the airport upgrades its screening technology.
A New Jersey state trooper died Sunday while training at the NJSP headquarters in Ewing, Mercer County, Gov. Phil Murphy said.
Princeton University students began a hunger strike on Friday in solidarity with the millions of Palestinians in Gaza as Israel's war against Hamas continues.
An accused international jewelry thief was arrested in New York City after he was allegedly caught on video pocketing a $17,000 watch inside a Long Island store.
The land in East Farmingdale, near Republic Airport, has been vacant since the 1990s.
As we progress into Sunday, light showers will become a steady rain, which may be moderate to heavy at times.
The controversial New York City congestion pricing tolls set to start June 30 are facing another lawsuit, this time from Long Island.
Isis Navarro Reyes, of New York, allegedly posted TikTok videos marketing weight loss drugs that appeared to be Ozempic, Mesofrance and Axcion.
Stormy Daniels was called to the witness stand to testify at former President Donald Trump's trial in New York on Tuesday.
With new power granted by the state, New York City has launched a crackdown on illegal smoke shops.
New Jersey leaders announced Tuesday the expansion of its partnership with mental health and wellness platform Uwill for two more years.
In wake of last week's pro-Palestinian protests, all is quiet on Rutgers' New Brunswick campus as students finish up finals.
New York City Schools Chancellor David Banks will appear before a congressional committee Wednesday to testify about antisemitism in public schools.
Hormel Foods says potentially contaminated products were shipped to Publix and Dollar Tree distribution warehouses.
A New Jersey teenager says making music helps bring him to a better place as he fights cancer.
Dutch medical device maker Philips says it's reached a $1.1 billion deal in the United States to settle lawsuits over faulty sleep machines in a case that's rocked the company.
Vicky Dennis went to the hospital with strange symptoms when she had COVID. Doctors found she had two undiagnosed, life-threatening diseases and needed a liver transplant to survive.
Joel Embiid has been experiencing Bell's palsy symptoms, he said after Philadelphia's 125-114 win over the New York Knicks.
Livestreamer Kai Cenat will not be prosecuted in connection to the riot that broke out after he promoted a meet-and-greet and giveaway in Union Square last year.
The 2024 Met Gala saw hundreds of celebrities looking their best on fashion's biggest night.
The stars came out for the the 2024 Met Gala in New York City. See some of the most eye-catching outfits of the night.
'Bob Hearts Abishola', the acclaimed comedy, is signing off after its fifth season on CBS.
It's widely known the Met Gala itself includes a dinner and a performance. But aside from bathroom selfies and elevator clips, the gala itself isn't recorded.
Vincent Trocheck scored a power-play goal off a rebound at 7:24 of the second overtime to give the New York Rangers a 4-3 win over the Carolina Hurricanes for a 2-0 lead in their second-round playoff series.
Brandon Nimmo hit a three-run homer to spark a six-run fifth inning, and the New York Mets rallied to beat the St. Louis Cardinals 7-5.
Alex Verdugo homered and tied a career high with four RBIs, powering the New York Yankees past Justin Verlander and the skidding Houston Astros 10-3.
The Knicks grabbed Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals with a 121-117 victory over the Pacers.
Sean Manaea, Brandon Nimmo and Edwin Diaz powered the Mets to a 4-3 win over the Cardinals on Monday.
Riverdale resident Leo Shliselberg says despite the hardships he's experienced in life, the best medicine is laughter.
A Brooklyn firefighter is hailed a hero after officials say he rescued a man out of a burning car in front of his family.
Millions of stamps designed by Brooklyn artist, Kim Parker, are decorating postage envelopes nationwide.
"Swans of Harlem" tells the story of five ballerinas in the early days of Dance Theatre of Harlem.
In light of budget cuts to New York City's public library systems, a Park Slope man decided to launch a fundraiser to support the Brooklyn Public Library.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
The 50th Annual Village Halloween Parade drew massive crowds, celebrating the theme "Upside/Down:Inside/OUT."
As much of the northeast experiences heavy rains, parts of New York City are beginning to flood.
Thousands of people flooded Union Square on Friday for a PlayStation giveaway promoted by livestreamer Kai Cenat.
A crane went up in flames high above Manhattan, then partially collapsed onto the street below.
CBS New York's Lonnie Quinn has your First Alert Forecast for May 7 at 11 p.m.
Police confirm arrests were made at a pro-Palestinian demonstration at the Fashion Institute of Technology in Chelsea on Tuesday.
With rallies becoming more prevalent in New York City, Mayor Eric Adams is now reaching into his own pockets to say the city will not tolerate chaos in the name of free speech. CBS New York's Ali Bauman reports.
A display of 500 drones above the Statue of Liberty formed messages and images calling for the release of hostages taken in the Oct. 7 attack in Israel.
Kai Cenat, the livestreamer who drew a chaotic crowd of thousands to Union Square in 2023, will not be prosecuted for his accused role in the riot.