Columbus Circle 'Living Room' Ready To Open To The Public
Japanese artist Tatzu Nishi has constructed an 810-square-foot living room offering spectacular views of mid-Manhattan at one of its busiest intersections.
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Japanese artist Tatzu Nishi has constructed an 810-square-foot living room offering spectacular views of mid-Manhattan at one of its busiest intersections.
Robert Sinclair with AAA New York said while red light locations can be found online, he believes drivers are getting the message that they can't run red lights without consequences.
New York City Taxi and Limousine Commissioner David Yassky says that for decades they have failed wheelchair users in the city. He hopes that has failure has now been fixed.
The new regulation puts a 16-ounce limit on sugary drinks sold at city restaurants, movie theaters, sports venues and street carts and apply to both bottled and fountain drinks.
The situation, the mayor said, was quite complicated, so delays were to be expected. In fact, he called construction at the World Trade Center "probably the most complex construction project in the history in the world."
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said the agreement between the Port Authority and the foundation that controls the National September 11 Memorial & Museum was reached late Monday.
Tuesday marks the 11th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks and Rudy Giuliani, who was mayor of New York at the time, says we have to remain vigilant.
The man who some call New York's "mayor for life" is alive and was well enough to leave the hospital today.
The new Four World Trade Center isn't scheduled to open for another year, but Friday, reporters got a sneak peek.
Democrats are getting ready for the main event. President Barack Obama will take center stage on Thursday night to lay out his vision of the future
Schools Chancellor Dennis Walcott and Mayor Michael Bloomberg were on hand to welcome back children at the New Settlement Campus in the Bronx.
If Pier 86 on Manhattan's West Side looks like a construction site today, there's a very good reason for it.
Bill Clinton is the first Democratic president to be re-elected since Franklin Roosevelt and Barack Obama is counting on some of that mojo to help him win a second, too.
The proposal would put a 16-ounce limit on sugary drinks sold at city restaurants, movie theaters, sports venues and street carts and apply to both bottled and fountain drinks.
The billionaire independent mayor did not address whether he is better off than he was four years ago, but spoke broadly about the city's economy.
Hynes wants the special prosecutor to avoid any appearance of impropriety, since his re-election bids have been backed by a group Lopez heads.
Hard hats in hand, the workers restoring St. Patrick's Cathedral were blessed with holy water and praised by Timothy Cardinal Dolan on Thursday.
"I'm just thanking him for the gift of freedom and democracy and the very process that has allowed us to exist as a democracy and a republic, to come together in freedom and civility to choose our leaders," Timothy Cardinal Dolan told WCBS 880's Rich Lamb.
Parts of Manhattan will be sprayed on Friday to combat the spread of West Nile Virus. The city's health commissioner said it's expected that there will be a big jump in the number of people infected with West Nile coming in the next few weeks.
Sophia and Jacob were the top baby names nationwide in 2011.
The mayor exploded in anger after a reporter asked him what he thought of the officers opening fire on 58-year-old Jeffrey Johnson Friday morning on a Midtown street, injuring nine bystanders who got caught in the crossfire.
The 9/11 Museum was scheduled to open two weeks from today, but that will not happen.
The city's Department Of Environmental Protection will begin work to replace water meters in apartment buildings and skyscrapers, including the Chrysler Building. The DEP said the upgrade will be a money-maker.
A disgruntled employee recently fired from his job shot and killed one of his co-workers then opened fire on the street near the Empire State Building before being shot and killed by police, authorities said Friday.
Mayor Michael Bloomberg says New York City has made its homeless shelters so "much more pleasurable" that there's less pressure for people to leave.
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.
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.
New York City's weather was absolutely stunning Saturday, but changes are on the way.
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 changes are on the way.
A suspect wanted in connection to two deadly shootings in New York City was arrested Saturday morning, police said.
A rally was held in New York City's Foley Square on Friday evening as supporters of Haitian immigrants called for action.
Two more people who were sickened in the Upper East Side Legionnaires' disease cluster have died, health officials announced Friday.
New York City's weather was absolutely stunning Saturday, but changes are on the way.
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.
New York City's weather was absolutely stunning Saturday, but changes are on the way.
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.
As students get ready to go back to school, one New Jersey school district is taking a first-in-the-state approach to limit screen time.
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.
A Long Island resident says he feels in danger after last week's rain caused a mudslide behind his condominium complex.
Recent rains have taken a dramatic toll on one condominium complex on Long Island. One of the unit owners says he feels in danger, living on the edge of a steep drop-off.
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.
A federal judge has again blocked President Trump's bid to erase his hush money conviction in New York.
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.
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.
William Jewell running back MicahJo Barnett, a junior majoring in business administration, died Saturday, the school said.
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.
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.
A suspect who police say fatally shot two people in the Bronx and Brooklyn earlier this week has now been arrested and charged with their murders. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
The price of diesel fuel has gone up by nearly $2/gallon. It's forcing school districts to make changes before the new academic year begins. Ali Bauman reports on the higher costs to keep school buses running.
Nepal's foreign minister is calling for a global effort to tackle climate change, saying his country is among the worst-hit by rising temperatures. More than 2,400 people are still missing and at least 675 are dead following Wednesday's catastrophic flash flooding. Ramy Inocencio reports.
