Proposal Would Ban Lions, Tigers, Bears And Other Exotic Animals From Circus Acts In NYC
The days of going to the circus may be coming to an end in New York City.
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The days of going to the circus may be coming to an end in New York City.
Cardinal Timothy Dolan has announced a new program designed to bring peace to victims of sexual abuse from clergy members of the Archdiocese of New York.
Sources say Mayor Bill de Blasio will announce reforms at the Administration for Children's Services, the agency responsible for investigating cases of child abuse..
It has now been two months since jogger Karina Vetrano was found murdered in a Queens park, and police as of Monday were still searching for the culprit.
The unusual creepy clown reports started surfacing in August when children in Greenville, South Carolina told police that clowns tried luring them into woods by offering money.
Police are investigating the death of a 6-year-old boy who they said was found with multiple bruises and a head injury.
Michael Fahy, a 17-year veteran, was a father of three children and was the son of a fire chief.
After months of tangling from afar, Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump met face-to-face in the first presidential debate at Hofstra University on Long Island, laying out for voters their vastly different visions for the nation's future.
There have been many instances of suspicious packages being reported since the Chelsea explosion this past weekend.
With the arrest of suspect Ahmad Khan Rahami, West 23rd Street between Sixth and Seventh was opened Monday, but a fitness center, an art gallery and a design studio still have damage.
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo is giving his two cents on the latest developments in the presidential election.
The NYPD on Thursday was investigating the motives behind multiple attacks involving women's clothing being burned.
Crime in New York City schools has dropped significantly over the last five years, but the number of weapons confiscated from students is up, according to officials.
Schneiderman says each allowed tracking technology such as cookies on their websites in violation of the law.
Clinton was scheduled to attend fundraisers in California, but her doctor said Sunday that the Democratic candidate had been diagnosed with pneumonia.
Health officials said Monday that the patient is a Brooklyn man who was diagnosed with encephalitis. He is over age 40 and has underlying medical conditions.
It seems as though no barb from Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump goes unanswered.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo has signed a law increasing disability retirement benefits for recently hired New York City firefighters.
The boat basin's so called A-Dock, which is a 370-foot-long fixed pier, has been closed to the public since the October 2012 storm.
Volunteers collected more than 1,500 signatures to create the ballot line.
Scores of powerful women gathered on the steps of City Hall to mark the 96th anniversary of the 19th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
On August 25, 1916, President Woodrow Wilson signed an act that established the National Park Service as part of the the Department of the Interior.
Eight new security cameras were placed on the perimeter of Spring Creek Park in Howard Beach where 30-year-old Karina Vetrano was murdered while running through the park on Aug. 2.
A Mississippi firefighter who received the world's most extensive face transplant after a burning building collapsed on him said Wednesday that he feels like "a normal guy'' for the first time in 15 years.
The indictment charges 35-year-old Oscar Morel with one count of first-degree murder, two counts of second-degree murder and two counts of second-degree criminal possession of a weapon, Queens District Attorney Richard Brown said.
Aaron Judge went hitless on opening day for the first time and struck out four times for the first time since September 2024, but the New York Yankees still produced plenty of offense and beat San Francisco 7-0 in the debut of Giants manager Tony Vitello as the major league season began.
The Toronto Maple Leafs topped the Rangers 4-3 on Wednesday night, eliminating New York from playoff contention.
The family of Marcus Burks believes he did not receive the assistance he needed after a car crash in Newburgh, New York, in January.
A Trump administration official has made new criminal referrals against New York Attorney General Letitia James to federal prosecutors in Miami and Chicago for two cases of possible homeowner's insurance fraud, sources told CBS News.
Rapper Megan Thee Stallion made her Broadway debut Tuesday night, adding some of her own big hits to "Moulin Rouge! The Musical."
The family of Marcus Burks believes he did not receive the assistance he needed after a car crash in Newburgh, New York, in January.
Rapper Megan Thee Stallion made her Broadway debut Tuesday night, adding some of her own big hits to "Moulin Rouge! The Musical."
A Brooklyn high school football player was fatally shot by a teammate while they were passing around a gun for fun, officials said.
An investigation is underway following the discovery of a possible pipe bomb inside a home in the Gravesend section of Brooklyn on Wednesday morning.
The bodies of the two pilots killed when an Air Canada plane collided with a Port Authority truck at LaGuardia Airport on Sunday night were to be transported back to Canada on Wednesday.
It may not feel like spring right away, but Friday's weather does deliver a clear shift in the air in New York City.
The New York City area will be under a wind advisory Monday with periods of heavy rain and severe thunderstorms expected across the region.
The New York area is in for a mild weekend before the weather takes a turn to start the work week.
It will be rainy on Thursday morning, and the weather will change to snow as temperatures drop across the Tri-State Area.
Thunderstorms are expected in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut this weekend after severe weather hit the Midwest.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill signed three bills into law Wednesday limiting the power of ICE agents in New Jersey.
A 16-year-old boy is fighting for his life after he was stabbed Tuesday in Hackensack, New Jersey, his family told CBS News New York.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill signed an executive order Tuesday that pushes NJ Transit to improve the rider experience.
ICE agents began patrolling at JFK Airport in NYC and Newark Airport in New Jersey on Monday.
The air traffic control tower at Newark Liberty airport in New Jersey was evacuated early Monday, after a report of smoke inside the tower.
A second person was arrested Tuesday in connection with a 2021 acid attack on Long Island college student Nafiah Ikram.
High school students are helping residents in assisted living in Long Island, New York feel a bit more confident with makeovers.
Two of the most storied programs in men's college basketball, St. John's and Kansas, will battle it out later Sunday.
A Long Island teenager accused of killing his ex-girlfriend in November allegedly plotted to burglarize the victim's home.
What started as a sinus infection left a Long Island teenager fighting for his life, requiring emergency brain surgery.
A Trump administration official has made new criminal referrals against New York Attorney General Letitia James to federal prosecutors in Miami and Chicago for two cases of possible homeowner's insurance fraud, sources told CBS News.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill signed three bills into law Wednesday limiting the power of ICE agents in New Jersey.
At least 27 early childhood education centers across the city are vacant, NYC's deputy chancellor of the Division of Early Childhood Education said.
A potential deal to end the DHS shutdown has stalled on Capitol Hill after Senate Democrats made their latest counteroffer.
Frustration over long security lines at airports reached new heights on Monday when the delay hit investigators trying to reach the scene of the deadly runway collision at LaGuardia Airport.
What started as a sinus infection left a Long Island teenager fighting for his life, requiring emergency brain surgery.
Older adults in New Jersey recorded the highest number of suspected overdose deaths in 2025, according to the New Jersey Department of Health.
The first case of mpox clade I has been detected in New York City, health officials said Friday. Of the two types of mpox, clade I is known to cause more severe disease and death.
Heights University Hospital, formerly known as Christ Hospital, shuttered its emergency room Saturday night.
New Jersey Sen. Andy Kim is opening up about his father's Alzheimer's diagnosis in hopes of helping others struggling like him to care for their loved ones.
Rapper Megan Thee Stallion made her Broadway debut Tuesday night, adding some of her own big hits to "Moulin Rouge! The Musical."
CBS News announced Friday that CBS News Radio will be shutting down this spring after nearly 100 years of broadcasting, citing "challenging economic realities."
Bodycam video footage of Justin Timberlake's June 2024 DWI arrest on Long Island was released to the media Friday.
Chuck Norris' family said his death at 86 was sudden, but did not share any details on the cause.
ABC has canceled its already filmed season of "The Bachelorette" starring Taylor Frankie Paul after video surfaced of a 2023 incident in which she was charged with assault.
Aaron Judge went hitless on opening day for the first time and struck out four times for the first time since September 2024, but the New York Yankees still produced plenty of offense and beat San Francisco 7-0 in the debut of Giants manager Tony Vitello as the major league season began.
The Toronto Maple Leafs topped the Rangers 4-3 on Wednesday night, eliminating New York from playoff contention.
Major League Baseball is set to return to New York City as the New York Mets will take on the Pittsburgh Pirates in their home opener on Thursday.
Jack Hughes scored twice in a four-goal first period as New Jersey beat Dallas 6-4, ending the Stars' run without consecutive regulation losses.
The New York Knicks beat the New Orleans Pelicans 121-116 on Tuesday night for their seventh straight victory.
From World War II to modern mixology, women in Brooklyn fought for their place behind the bar. This Women's History Month, their legacy continues to influence the city's nightlife.
A new performing arts venue with a focus on immigrant stories is opening in Upper Manhattan this fall. CBS News New York's Noëlle Lilley got an exclusive tour of the construction that will give The People's Theatre its first home in more than 15 years.
Members of the Apollo Theater, where Kiki Shepard left her mark for 15 years, reflect on her legacy after the Harlem icon's death at age 74.
The Rev. Al Sharpton is calling on New York City to help protect the Merchant's House Museum in Manhattan after a recent discovery revealed connections to the Underground Railroad.
A Harlem school is teaching students how to love, honor and care for their natural hair.
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 March 25 at 11 p.m.
The Air Canada plane and fire truck involved in Sunday's deadly crash at LaGuardia Airport were moved off the runway Wednesday. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
Residents in Williamsburg have been dealing with loud screams at night, sometimes lasting for hours, and say one man is the culprit. As CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo shows us, neighbors are concerned for his mental health, and one city leader is trying to help.
The NYPD is investigating after a man says he hired someone to walk his four bulldogs, and they were never returned.
In a landmark social media addiction trial in Los Angeles, Meta and YouTube have been found liable for a product that harms the children who use it. CBS News New York's Dick Brennan reports.
