Former City Councilman Walter McCaffrey Dies
Former long-serving New York City Councilman Walter McCaffrey has died at the age of 64.
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Former long-serving New York City Councilman Walter McCaffrey has died at the age of 64.
When it's too hot to eat, slurp. A nice soup serves as the perfect antidote to long, sweaty days. And we're not talking about pureed ice cream, although that does make for a pleasant soupy treat. Here are five of our favorite, most refreshing summer soups, four chilled and one not.
The first cases of mosquitoes infected with the West Nile virus were reported in New York City this week, and officials have been reminding people to take precautions.
The West Nile virus has hit New York City for the first time this year, according to the city Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.
Teachers and activists protested at the New York City Department of Education Headquarters Monday, amid claims that a principal at a Queens school used insensitive language toward African-American teachers as she fired them.
A local filmmaker is trying to save the ruins of the New York State Pavilion from the 1964-65 World's Fair in Queens.
Police say Quigua was weaving in and out of traffic without signaling, ran several red lights after getting off the LIE and refused to pull over.
The suspect allegedly grabbed the woman from behind, threw her to the ground, and attempted to rape her but ran off when a car approached the scene.
New Yorkers with ties to Korea on Sunday were mourning the victims of a plane crash that left at least two people dead in San Francisco this weekend.
An FDNY firefighter was arrested this week, on charges of robbing an off-duty police officer in Queens.
A video shows a confrontation on a subway train in which a man hurled anti-gay slurs at a group of youth and allegedly shoved a woman to the floor as she videotaped the incident.
Repairs to the G train line were set to begin giving Brooklyn and Queens residents headaches beginning this weekend.
Three city employees – including a police officer – were arrested on drunken driving charges during the Fourth of July holiday Thursday.
A quick thinking retired firefighter prevented a 4th of July tragedy when he saved the life of a 2-year-old who fell in a pool.
Undercover officers purchased $500 worth of fireworks from 26-year George Liakas Tuesday night, police said.
Police on Tuesday were looking for a man who kissed and sexually abused a 9-year-old girl in a Queens grocery store.
Police on Wednesday were searching for a burglar in Queens who was caught on surveillance video limping through a hallway and entering an apartment from which he later stole items.
Some Egyptians in New York were none too sorry Wednesday to see President Mohammed Morsi removed from office.
According to the suit filed by 120 homeowners, the Long Island Power Authority and National Grid failed to de-energize the power grid ahead of superstorm Sandy.
Judge Steven Gold was reluctant to grant Andrea Sanderlin's release when none of her family members agreed to sign her $500,000 bond.
Bail has been set at $250,000 for the driver accused in a crash on the Grand Central Parkway that left two teenage parents dead.
Superstorm Sandy struck the Tri-State Area eight months ago Sunday, and residents of Howard Beach, Queens have been suffering all the time since.
Among the guns taken off the streets and turned in were 17 revolvers, eight semi-automatics and a rifle.
A driver has been slapped with multiple felony charges, after two people were killed, and four more were injured, in a crash on the Grand Central Parkway in Queens early Saturday.
A City Councilman in Queens was calling on the Department of Education this week to increase anti-bullying programs in public schools, following the suicide of a 12-year-old girl last month.
The Knicks broke a four-game losing streak without breaking a sweat, crushing the Nets 120-66 on Wednesday night.
An audit for the Hackensack School District uncovered a $17 million budget gap for the 2025-2026 academic year and a projected $24 million gap for the next.
A former Bronx middle school gym teacher has pleaded not guilty to raping a 14-year-old girl.
Twice this week, swastikas have been found painted all over a playground at Gravesend Park in Brooklyn.
A critical seasonal blood shortage is prompting renewed calls for New Yorkers to donate.
A former Bronx middle school gym teacher has pleaded not guilty to raping a 14-year-old girl.
Twice this week, swastikas have been found painted all over a playground at Gravesend Park in Brooklyn.
A critical seasonal blood shortage is prompting renewed calls for New Yorkers to donate.
Homeless encampments are still a critical problem in New York City, and it remains to be seen how Mayor Zohran Mamdani will deal with them.
A list of the most dangerous roads in New York is out, and four of them are on Long Island.
Residents are feeling the cold weather, but there will be a slight break Thursday. All eyes are on the weekend with the possibility of a winter storm.
Dangerously cold weather is gripping the Tri-State Area with little relief as the frigid temperatures continue into the weekend.
Many dangers lurk when the temperature plummets, including hypothermia, frostbite and even a heart attack.
The weekend of snow in the New York City area finally wrapped up overnight, but don't let it fool you. Temperatures are about to plummet.
Snow fell in New York City and across the Tri-State Area on Sunday morning and evening, leaving a good amount to measure in its wake.
An audit for the Hackensack School District uncovered a $17 million budget gap for the 2025-2026 academic year and a projected $24 million gap for the next.
While clothing isn't subject to sales tax in New Jersey, Skims collected it from customers. The company will now be issuing refunds.
Residents are feeling the cold weather, but there will be a slight break Thursday. All eyes are on the weekend with the possibility of a winter storm.
A New Jersey family has been reunited with their beloved dog that was lost when their car was stolen.
The New York Giants officially introduced their new head coach John Harbaugh Tuesday.
A list of the most dangerous roads in New York is out, and four of them are on Long Island.
A Long Island woman has been charged after officials say more than 100 cats were rescued from deplorable conditions at her West Islip home.
Residents are feeling the cold weather, but there will be a slight break Thursday. All eyes are on the weekend with the possibility of a winter storm.
Dangerously cold weather is gripping the Tri-State Area with little relief as the frigid temperatures continue into the weekend.
The weekend of snow in the New York City area finally wrapped up overnight, but don't let it fool you. Temperatures are about to plummet.
Homeless encampments are still a critical problem in New York City, and it remains to be seen how Mayor Zohran Mamdani will deal with them.
A list of the most dangerous roads in New York is out, and four of them are on Long Island.
The New York State Department of Motor Vehicles is going dark for five days in February to upgrade computer systems that date back six decades.
A judge on Wednesday threw out the boundaries of the only congressional seat in New York City represented by a Republican.
President Trump said he will not be imposing tariffs against European countries over their objections to his efforts to acquire Greenland.
Striking New York City nurses are set to return to the bargaining table Thursday, the New York State Nurses Association said.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders joined striking New York City nurses on the picket line Tuesday.
New York City's largest nurses strike is now in Week 2 and it appears negotiations toward a deal remain at a standstill.
Negotiators for major New York City hospitals and the state nurses union returned to the bargaining table as the city's largest nurses strike enters a fifth day.
Nurses continue to hold the picket line as the largest nurses' strike in New York City history is on its third day with no end in sight.
The 2026 Songwriters Hall of Fame inductees were revealed on "CBS Mornings" on Wednesday. See the full list.
Channing Tatum is bringing "Magic Mike Live" to New York City, promising to "turn up the gas" on the popular show.
Kianna Underwood, a former Nickelodeon child actress, was identified as the woman killed in a hit-and-run in Brooklyn.
John Forté, the Grammy-nominated musician known for his work with the Fugees, was found dead in his home in Massachusetts.
The 2026 Golden Globes honored the standouts in both film and television from last year. See the full list of winners and nominees.
The Knicks broke a four-game losing streak without breaking a sweat, crushing the Nets 120-66 on Wednesday night.
The Yankees have reportedly agreed to a long-term contract with free agent outfielder Cody Bellinger.
The New York Mets acquired Luis Robert Jr. in a trade with the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday, filling a hole in center field.
Goalie Darcy Kuemper has left the Los Angeles Kings' game against the New York Rangers after a collision in the crease late in the first period.
Carlos Beltrán was a nine-time All-Star during his 20-year MLB career. Andruw Jones was a five-time All-Star and won 10 Gold Gloves.
A critical seasonal blood shortage is prompting renewed calls for New Yorkers to donate.
Puppet shows, peaceful protests and acts of service helped families reflect on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy through a child's perspective.
Nearly 100 tenants from three different buildings managed by A&E Real Estate on the Upper West Side rallied on Monday.
A group in Queens has banded together to revive landlines and give their children a simpler way to socialize.
A city-approved plan to rezone a stretch of Atlantic Avenue is expected to bring thousands of new apartments to Brooklyn, but tenant advocates say the deal falls short for lower-income residents and could accelerate displacement.
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 January 21 at 11 p.m.
The mayor of Piscataway, New Jersey, said his government is still trying to secure enough salt for the upcoming snow storm.
A Bergen County, New Jersey, school district says it will have to cut staffing after discovering a multimillion dollar budget gap. CBS News New York's Ali Bauman attended an emotional Board of Education meeting Wednesday.
As the New York City nurses strike continues, support is coming from the patients who relied on their care. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports.
A judge has declared the lines of New York's congressional district held by Rep. Nicole Malliotakis are unconstitutional. As CBS News New York's Dick Brennan reports, it's a ruling that could have major implications for the 2026 midterm election.
