Sunnyside Gathers To Pay Tribute To Newtown Victim Ben Wheeler
Newtown, Conn., elementary school massacre victim Ben Wheeler was remembered Tuesday evening in his old neighborhood of Sunnyside, Queens.
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Newtown, Conn., elementary school massacre victim Ben Wheeler was remembered Tuesday evening in his old neighborhood of Sunnyside, Queens.
Experts expect Newark, N.J., Mayor Cory Booker will run for U.S. Senate if he decides not to run for governor against Republican Gov. Chris Christie.
The Couch turned to psychologist Susan Bartell for advice onhow to talk to your kids about what happened in Newtown, Conn.,, and what to say to make them feel safe.
The state Thruway Authority approved the least expensive of three options for a new Tappan Zee Bridge.
With the church filled to capacity, hundreds of people spilled outside, some of them holding hands in circles and saying prayers. Others lit prayer candles and sang "Silent Night."
Police Commissioner Ray Kelly said the suspect, Freddy Keitt, was taken into custody Tuesday night after he was seen acting suspiciously in Stuyvesant Town.
Officials slammed the Long Island Power Authority Tuesday for its performance in the wake of Superstorm Sandy, in a hearing by a commission exploring how those utilities might be restructured.
An elderly woman was brutally attacked in her Greenwich Village apartment building. The suspect was caught on tape waiting for the moment to strike.
Gay rights activists in New Jersey hope the U.S. Supreme Court will establish a constitutional right to gay marriage and end a prohibition in that state.
Ophadell Williams was cleared of the most serious charges against him in connection with the March 12, 2011 crash. He was found guilty of aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle in the 3rd degree.
Jared Gurman, 26, was having an ongoing debate with his long-time girlfriend through text messages over whether or not a zombie apocalypse-type scenario as depicted in the popular AMC show could ever happen in real life, according to police.
It was not immediately known what caused the fire, which broke out around 3:15 p.m. Monday at 411 Bergenline Avenue in Union City.
Huge tickets sales nationwide boosted the top prize from $425 million to $500 million for Wednesday's drawing.
Little strips of documents that were obviously shredded for a reason have ended up raining down from the windows in the city's ticker tape parades.
Elle Aichle, of Toms River, New Jersey started a Facebook page, called "Hurricane Sandy Thanksgiving Adopt A Family For Dinner."
In the storm-ravaged, flood-damaged Brooklyn community of Gerritsen Beach, residents were worried about the mold and the repairs as work went on to get back to normal.
Coney Island's famous beach and boardwalk disappeared under the surge during superstorm Sandy and the sand was spread around the neighborhood.
Wind chills are expected to be close to or below freezing starting Friday night.
Limited commuter rail service on Metro-North and the Long Island Rail Road has resumed with limited subway service set to resume Thursday.
In South Beach, yards are littered with cars, broken windows and fences and clothes and furniture carried by the rushing water.
Monday night marks the third and final showdown between President Barack Obama and Republican nominee Mitt Romney. And with the race in a dead heat, what happens at the debate at Lynn University could well determine the outcome of the election
The MTA said it's necessary to raise rates to pay for costs it doesn't have control over like debt service, pensions, energy and employee and retiree health care.
CC Sabathia turned and looked over his right shoulder, watching intently after Nate McLouth turned on a 93 mph fastball and sent it soaring down the right-field line. Yankees-Orioles. Playoffs. Disputed home run. Again.
Grace Sung Eun Lee became ill with brain cancer last year and is being kept alive by breathing and feeding tubes at North Shore University Hospital's palliative care center.
The stunt will feature Blaine dressed in a metal suit standing on top of a 20-foot-high pillar for three days without sleep or food while surrounded by a million volts of electricity.
As the Trump administration says it's winning the war with Iran, Tehran hits 3 ships near the Strait of Hormuz, and Dubai airport, and warns banks are next.
First responders are at the scene of a fire in Sunset Park, Brooklyn early Wednesday morning after flames erupted at an industrial building overnight.
One person was killed and at least 10 others were injured in a chain-reaction crash involving an FDNY truck and three other vehicles in Brooklyn on Tuesday night.
Mathew Barzal scored in overtime to cap the Islanders' rally from a three-goal deficit for a 4-3 win over the Blues on Tuesday night.
Jalen Duren scored 26 points, Cade Cunningham had 21 points and 15 assists, and the Pistons hammered the Nets 138-100 on Tuesday night.
One person was killed and at least 10 others were injured in a chain-reaction crash involving an FDNY truck and three other vehicles in Brooklyn on Tuesday night.
New York City's minimum wage could climb to $30 per hour in the coming years. The proposal in the City Council stands to benefit of a lot of people, but there has also been significant pushback.
The Albany budget battle that could test whether New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has to raise property taxes began Tuesday with the state Senate and Assembly unveiling their initial wish lists.
A Brooklyn man is facing multiple charges for allegedly pushing two people onto subway tracks on the Upper East Side Sunday.
The Jets are set to acquire quarterback Geno Smith and a seventh-round draft pick from the Raiders.
Thunderstorms are expected in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut this weekend after severe weather hit the Midwest.
Periods of rain will move through the New York area Thursday, but spring temperatures are on the way for the weekend.
Snow and rain will make for messy morning and evening commutes for New Yorkers on Tuesday. It's a First Alert Weather Day.
The Tri-State Area's weekend is looking like a tale of two seasons with both snow and sunshine.
Another round of snow is impacting the Tri-State Area Wednesday, just after a major blizzard dumped more than 2 feet of snow in some parts of New York and New Jersey.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill, on the job for a little over a month, called for major cuts during her first budget address Tuesday.
The Jets are set to acquire quarterback Geno Smith and a seventh-round draft pick from the Raiders.
Thunderstorms are expected in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut this weekend after severe weather hit the Midwest.
While the money promised by Gov. Mikie Sherrill will help Phillipsburg make sinkhole repairs, it won't be enough to get everyone back in their homes.
The suspect allegedly used Google Translate to threaten to shoot a cashier at Mi Rinconcito Ecuatoriano in Newark.
A Long Island mother accused of driving while impaired in a 2024 wrong-way crash that killed her son 9-year-old son on the Southern State Parkway has been found not competent to stand trial, the Suffolk County DA's office confirmed Tuesday.
A three-alarm fire was reported Tuesday morning at West Side Elementary School in Laurel Hollow on Long Island.
Data shows a massive increase in pump-and-dump schemes over the last year. Two traders from New York say it cost them tens of thousands of dollars.
Virtual reality is helping some veterans on Long Island travel the world again without leaving their nursing home.
Many of these Long Islanders believe their section of New York's shoreline is shrinking because of the brutal winter.
New York City's minimum wage could climb to $30 per hour in the coming years. The proposal in the City Council stands to benefit of a lot of people, but there has also been significant pushback.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill, on the job for a little over a month, called for major cuts during her first budget address Tuesday.
The Albany budget battle that could test whether New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has to raise property taxes began Tuesday with the state Senate and Assembly unveiling their initial wish lists.
Carl Schurz Park near Gracie Mansion was evacuated Tuesday as police investigated a suspicious package. It comes after two teens were arrested for an attempted "an act of ISIS-inspired terrorism."
More than 1,000 new seats for New York City's 3-K program were announced Tuesday by Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
A new study shows toxic forever chemicals known as PFAS may be entering the food chain on Long Island through contaminated soil, water and air.
Erik Lochtefeld is back to acting and marathon training after a glioblastoma diagnosis and complex surgery at NYU Langone.
HHS Secretary RFK Jr. wants the popular coffee chains to prove their surgery drinks are safe for teens and suggested the Trump administration could place limits on your cup of coffee.
Failed contract agreements between Mount Sinai and Anthem have caused thousands of New York patients to lose in-network care.
New York Attorney General Letitia James' office has ordered NYU Langone Health to resume its Transgender Youth Health Program.
A woman was arrested on Sunday for firing multiple shots at the Beverly Hills home of Rihanna, Los Angeles Police Department officials say.
Actress Daryl Hannah explains why the depiction of herself in the FX miniseries "Love Story" is unacceptable in an op-ed in Friday's New York Times.
Justin Timberlake is suing Sag Harbor to prevent the release of bodycam video of his 2024 arrest for driving while intoxicated on Long Island.
Brian Anthony Moreland is a Tony Award-nominated producer who has worked on numerous hit shows and joins a short list of Black producers working on Broadway.
Pokémon fans across New York City waited in live for special events marking the franchise's 30th anniversary.
Mathew Barzal scored in overtime to cap the Islanders' rally from a three-goal deficit for a 4-3 win over the Blues on Tuesday night.
Jalen Duren scored 26 points, Cade Cunningham had 21 points and 15 assists, and the Pistons hammered the Nets 138-100 on Tuesday night.
Alexis Lafreniere got his second career hat trick and Jonathan Quick stopped 21 shots as the Rangers defeated the Flames 4-0 on Tuesday night.
The Jets are set to acquire quarterback Geno Smith and a seventh-round draft pick from the Raiders.
Mika Zibanejad had two goals and an assist, and the New York Rangers scored on three power plays in a 6-2 win over the Philadelphia Flyers on Monday night.
Neighbors and local businesses in Long Island City, Queens, say rental trucks parked on streets are impacting daily operations.
Erik Lochtefeld is back to acting and marathon training after a glioblastoma diagnosis and complex surgery at NYU Langone.
Manhattan historians recently discovered a link to the Underground Railroad at the Merchant's House Museum.
The National Dance Institute in Harlem hosts a special camp twice a year to bring together dancers with and without special needs for a dance camp, proving anyone can take center stage.
Could New York City's harsh winter weather end up curbing the number of rats? Here's why experts are saying don't count on it.
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.
The third of New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani's rental ripoff hearings is taking place at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday near Fordham University.
Police are looking for a suspect after an argument between two vendors in Central Park turned violent.
The United States is now targeting Iranian mine-laying ships while Iran is hitting Israel and U.S. targets in neighboring countries with a new barrage of missile and drone strikes. CBS News New York's Aziza Shuler reports.
The Declaration of Dependence was signed by a group of New Yorkers who pledged loyalty to the crown. CBS News New York's Mary Calvi shows us the petition, housed in New York.
A chain-reaction crash in Brooklyn Tuesday left one dead and at least 10 people hurt. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
