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A person needs courage to follow the road not taken. Rockland County native Mark Svensson and his wife Esmine are taking that chance.
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A person needs courage to follow the road not taken. Rockland County native Mark Svensson and his wife Esmine are taking that chance.
We've been hearing from listeners that police are cracking down at the George Washington Bridge, where drivers and riders have been teaming up to take advantage of E-ZPass carpool discounts.
"Right now we're just trying to collect, gather the factual information and the perishable evidence that can go away with the passage of time," NTSB's Robert L. Sumwalt said. "We will be going over that boat with a fine tooth comb."
Rescuers have recovered one body while searching for two missing teens thought to have fallen through the ice at a New Jersey lake, 1010 WINS' Glenn Schuck reports.
The consensus in Albany is that, due to climate change, we can expect more monster storms like Sandy, and more flooding.
Volunteer ambulance squads aren't just found in the suburbs. They exist in New York City as well.
The police chief in a Connecticut city has halted permits for gun shows, saying he's concerned any firearms purchased there might one day be used in a mass shooting.
Handmade paper snowflakes from around the globe and green ribbons fill Chalk Hill to remind students the world is thinking of them on their first day back to class.
The Marlboro Board of Education in Monmouth County voted last month to have an uniformed officer in all of its nine schools following the deadly shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn.
For those devastated by Superstorm Sandy, the new year brings new hope of better days to come – and also an emphasis on helping others in need.
It's amazing. You take an egg, flower, sugar, butter, and vanilla, mix it all up, put it in the oven, and you get so much more than just a cookie.
It doesn't matter the perceived wealth of a town. Budgets are tight everywhere.
After superstorm Sandy, New Dorp High School on Staten Island became a place of salvation and on Thursday, the students shared their stories with the nation's top education official.
It took nearly 45 minutes for workers to lift the first section to the rooftop of the 104-story building Wednesday morning.
Carly Rose Sonenclar, 13, is from Mamaroneck and has been blowing the judges of the Fox show away with her vocals. Some have called her a prodigy with God-given talent.
Floodwaters from the storm poured into Amtrak's East River tunnels and knocked out the entire signal system that manages Amtrak and LIRR trains between Long Island and Manhattan.
Most people probably know the Stephen Siller Tunnel To Towers Foundation for its 9/11-related charities, but superstorm Sandy has them extending their efforts.
Many trees still need to be cleared over a month after superstorm Sandy hit the Tri-State area. In some cases, it's a matter of determining who is responsible.
It is still too dangerous for people to live on the barrier island and right now, there's a strict curfew overnight.
Residents are still waiting for help three weeks after President Barack Obama visited parts of Staten Island following superstorm Sandy.
It's like an Atlantic City roll of the dice, but New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie is asking FEMA for 100 % reimbursement for debris removal and emergency protective measures following superstorm Sandy.
It's been over a month since superstorm Sandy slammed into the Tri-State area and many are still trying to secure basic needs like heat.
The sights, the sounds, and smells of the attack on Pearl Harbor are forever seared into Union resident Tom Mahoney's memory. Now he's trying to make sure that those memories don't die with him.
'Better updates? Sign me up!' That's what people in Clarkstown are saying after what they experienced during superstorm Sandy, and the town has followed through.
Some victims of Sandy in Rockland County still can't return home and their temporary shelter won't be available this weekend.
Admission to the Knicks parade along the Canyon of Heroes on Thursday will be on a first-come, first-serve basis and once the pens are full, the NYPD will turn people away.
A man was charged with assaulting an officer after he allegedly rammed his van into a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent in New Jersey, according to prosecutors.
An image of Jalen Brunson and his father, Rick, in an emotional hug after the Knicks' championship win on Saturday spread rapidly. But what came before that moment says a lot more about their relationship.
In an exclusive interview with CBS News, retired Justice Arthur Engoron reflected on the highs and lows of the 2023 Trump civil fraud trial.
Luigi Mangione's lawyers will argue that he was suffering from an extreme emotional disturbance when he allegedly killed UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
Admission to the Knicks parade along the Canyon of Heroes on Thursday will be on a first-come, first-serve basis and once the pens are full, the NYPD will turn people away.
Luigi Mangione's lawyers will argue that he was suffering from an extreme emotional disturbance when he allegedly killed UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
Rex Heuermann was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for the series of murders known as the Gilgo Beach serial killings.
Wednesday is sentencing day for Rex Heuermann, long the suspect in Gilgo Beach serial killer case that has loomed over Long Island for more than three decades.
Tuesday was an unusual Election Day in one Long Island village. The job of mayor in Bayville is up for grabs, but no one is officially running.
Dangerous heat is building across the Tri-State Area with the threat of severe storms, making Thursday and Friday First Alert Weather Days.
Thursday and Friday will be First Alert Weather Days in the New York City area, with high temperatures and the chance for strong storms.
The Stamford Fire Department said high winds ripped the 3,000-square-foot flag off the pole atop the WWE building and sent it flying into electrical wires.
Storms hit the New York City area on Saturday, bringing damaging winds, hail and downpours across the region.
It's unseasonably warm in New York City on Wednesday as humidity adds to the summer-like weather. There's also a slight chance for showers in parts of the Tri-State Area.
A man was charged with assaulting an officer after he allegedly rammed his van into a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent in New Jersey, according to prosecutors.
Six women and girls had acid thrown on them in Jersey City Monday night, officials said. It happened around 7:30 p.m. on in front of a house on Wilkinson Avenue near Ocean Avenue.
The Tuesday evening rush coincided with the end of the match between Senegal and France at MetLife Stadium.
New Jersey officials are once again urging World Cup ticket holders to lean on public transportation to get to Tuesday's match between France and Senegal.
The FBI is investigating after a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent was struck by a vehicle and then opened fire in New Jersey on Monday morning.
Rex Heuermann was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for the series of murders known as the Gilgo Beach serial killings.
Wednesday is sentencing day for Rex Heuermann, long the suspect in Gilgo Beach serial killer case that has loomed over Long Island for more than three decades.
Tuesday was an unusual Election Day in one Long Island village. The job of mayor in Bayville is up for grabs, but no one is officially running.
The best golfers in the world and their passionate fans are descending on Shinnecock Hills Golf Club on Long Island's East End for the 126th U.S. Open.
There is good news for hard-pressed New York state residents -- 3 million will be receiving tax relief checks in the next few months.
In an exclusive interview with CBS News, retired Justice Arthur Engoron reflected on the highs and lows of the 2023 Trump civil fraud trial.
Tuesday was an unusual Election Day in one Long Island village. The job of mayor in Bayville is up for grabs, but no one is officially running.
There is good news for hard-pressed New York state residents -- 3 million will be receiving tax relief checks in the next few months.
Gov. Kathy Hochul says millions of New York homeowners are set to receive $2 billion in property tax relief.
The FBI said it disrupted an attempt to attack Sunday's UFC America 250 event at the White House, with court records detailing an alleged plot to use small drones carrying explosives.
New York broadcast giant Bill Ritter announced Friday he is stepping down from the WABC anchor desk after being diagnosed with early stage Alzheimer's.
For half a century, The Valerie Fund has been dedicated to providing care to children with cancer and blood disorders.
A New Jersey nonprofit called The Valerie Fund is celebrating 50 years of providing comprehensive care to children with cancer and blood disorders.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill is urging people to donate blood ahead of the summer months.
There's no vaccine for the Bourbon virus, nor medicine to treat it, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
New York broadcast giant Bill Ritter announced Friday he is stepping down from the WABC anchor desk after being diagnosed with early stage Alzheimer's.
Taylor Swift attended Game 4 of the NBA Finals between the Knicks and Spurs at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday.
"Schmigadoon!" — which was tied for the most nominations, with 12 — won Best Musical, and "Liberation" took home the honor of Best Play at the 2026 Tony Awards.
The Broadway revival of the musical (nominated for 11 Tony Awards) depicts drama, joy and heartbreak in the pursuit of the American Dream at the turn of the 20th century, with parallels to the contemporary world, from issues of race to the immigrant experience.
Madonna performed a surprise concert in Times Square weeks before the release of her "Confessions II" album.
Admission to the Knicks parade along the Canyon of Heroes on Thursday will be on a first-come, first-serve basis and once the pens are full, the NYPD will turn people away.
An image of Jalen Brunson and his father, Rick, in an emotional hug after the Knicks' championship win on Saturday spread rapidly. But what came before that moment says a lot more about their relationship.
Sal Stewart hit a three-run homer and Spencer Steer added a solo shot during a four-run first inning as the Reds defeated the Mets 5-3 on Tuesday night.
Spencer Jones homered in the second inning, Ben Rice and Paul Goldschmidt each added a two-run drive in the fourth, and the Yankees rocked the White Sox 12-2 on Tuesday night.
The best golfers in the world and their passionate fans are descending on Shinnecock Hills Golf Club on Long Island's East End for the 126th U.S. Open.
A vending machine in Coney Island is offering something unusual alongside the neighborhood's classic attractions: original artwork from local artists.
A years-long battle is intensifying over the future of an old rail line in Queens that was abandoned after a fire over 50 years ago.
Harlem's historic Cotton Club recently announced it was up for sale. The news comes as jazz clubs across the borough disappear.
Jasir Gipson was shot by a stray bullet at 5 years old while walking with his mother. More than a decade later, he's graduating from high school with nothing but a smile.
Garbage piling up near freight train tracks is frustrating many Maspeth residents.
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.
Heuermann, 62, admitted in April to the killings of eight sex workers between 1993 and 2010. He will serve his sentence in state prison. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
It's a beautiful day with warm temperatures, but the chance for storms is increasing. CBS News New York Meteorologist Tony Sadiku has the forecast.
The initial agreement with Iran is receiving a lot of praise from world leaders, but political leaders back home have more questions about the deal. CBS News New York's Natalie Brand reports.
The route along the Canyon of Heroes will feature 23 entry points, but once those pens are filled, the NYPD will turn people away, sources tell CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer.
An undocumented immigrant is facing charges after he rammed his vehicle into an immigration agent when he was pulled over in New Jersey, according to prosecutors.
