Who invented the March Madness bracket? A Staten Island bar's claim
Could one of New York City's five boroughs really be the birthplace of filling out an NCAA Tournament bracket?
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Could one of New York City's five boroughs really be the birthplace of filling out an NCAA Tournament bracket?
CBS News New York's Jenna DeAngelis has the backstory from the West Brighton section of the borough.
A man was shot and killed in a Staten Island Home Depot parking lot after he pointed a gun at officers, NYPD says.
Police say an armed suspect was killed after pointing a weapon at officers outside a Home Depot on Staten Island. CBS News New York's Natalie Duddridge reports from the scene.
NYPD officers fired on a man with a gun in the parking lot of a Home Depot on Staten Island, police say.
After being banned from participating for decades, LGBTQ+ groups were allowed to march on Sunday in the Staten Island St. Patrick's Day Parade.
For the first time, the groups were allowed to march in the borough's St. Patrick's Day Parade after being banned for decades. CBS News New York's Lori Bordonaro has more on the 61st annual celebration in West Brighton.
One person is still missing after a boat capsized near the Ambrose Channel between Staten Island and Queens.
The tragedy unfolded at around noon on Sunday. Three of the five people who were pulled from the water died. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal has the latest.
Police said five people were pulled from the water Sunday, before three were pronounced dead and the others were taken to Staten Island University Hospital. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports.
One person is still missing after a boat capsized near the Ambrose Channel between Staten Island and Queens. CBS News New York's Alice Gainer reports.
A boat capsized in a busy shipping channel between Staten Island and Queens, and the Coast Guard is still looking for a missing passenger. CBS News New York's Natalie Duddridge has the latest.
At least three people have died, one is hospitalized and one person is still missing after a boat sank in the waters between Queens and Staten Island on Sunday, officials say.
Three people are dead after a boat overturned in the waters off Staten Island on Sunday afternoon. Two others who were pulled from the water are still in the hospital. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports.
Fossella spoke to CBS News New York's Jessica Moore about the hardships he says the controversial tolling plan was causing in his borough.
New York City's new 465 area code may be in use by October 2026, the New York State Public Service Commission says.
A New York City firefighter and his family found their own solution to the rising cost of eggs. They got chickens.
As CBS News New York's Steve Overmyer reports, they're going right to the source.
Police want your help identifying a suspect after they say a Staten Island church was burglarized three times in a matter of weeks.
Police are searching for a suspect after a Staten Island church was burglarized three times in a matter of weeks.
Businesses in Yonkers and in the Bronx shut down to show what people would lose if immigrants were not part of our country. On Monday night, CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner went to Staten Island, where one downtown was deserted.
The Staten Island Zoo's groundhog Chuck did not see his shadow Sunday and predicted an early spring for 2025.
The Staten Island Zoo's groundhog Chuck did not see his shadow and predicted an early spring this year.
A Staten Island toddler who was rescued from a house fire two weeks ago is now out of the hospital, just in time for his 3rd birthday.
Saturday, first responders celebrated the recovery of a Staten Island toddler who was rescued from a house fire last month. CBS News New York's Kristie Keleshian has more from his family and those who helped save him.
A shooting near a library in Freehold, New Jersey, is under investigation.
The soccer clinic at the Jamaica YMCA turned into a dream come true when the kids were given free tickets to a World Cup match.
Suffolk County officials say contamination from a former Grumman Navy site is far worse than previously acknowledged and is still spreading.
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani is facing pressure from opposing sides regarding a housing voucher program. While some want it to expand, others want to curb its growth.
Advocates and lawmakers are trying to close what they call a loophole in New York's laws against stalking and harassment, which they say do not keep up with the digital age.
The soccer clinic at the Jamaica YMCA turned into a dream come true when the kids were given free tickets to a World Cup match.
Suffolk County officials say contamination from a former Grumman Navy site is far worse than previously acknowledged and is still spreading.
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani is facing pressure from opposing sides regarding a housing voucher program. While some want it to expand, others want to curb its growth.
Advocates and lawmakers are trying to close what they call a loophole in New York's laws against stalking and harassment, which they say do not keep up with the digital age.
A car theft ring that victimized more than 250 people in the Bronx, Manhattan, Brooklyn and Queens has been broken up, the NYPD said Thursday.
Some residual showers may linger into early Sunday morning, but the majority of the rainfall should be over by sunrise.
Amtrak announced Thursday it is suing Metro-North for allegedly blocking nonrevenue trains on a portion of the busy Northeast Corridor for over two months.
The Tri-State Area has the dirtiest air in the U.S. east of Texas, according to The American Lung Association's newly released "State of the Air" report.
Colder weather returns to the New York City area this week with sub-freezing temperatures in the suburbs.
New York City's balmy weather proved to be record-breaking for the date of April 15.
A shooting near a library in Freehold, New Jersey, is under investigation.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill marked her 100th day in office by highlighting property tax relief and her affordability focus, but Republicans say New Jersey is more expensive.
The DOJ is suing New Jersey and Gov. Mikie Sherrill over recent legislation limiting the power of ICE agents in the Garden State.
Keyport residents say they're on edge because of dozens of cancer cases over the years in a neighborhood near the former Aeromarine landfill.
Purdue Pharma, the maker of OxyContin, is set to be dissolved as a massive legal settlement resolving thousands of lawsuits takes effect.
Suffolk County officials say contamination from a former Grumman Navy site is far worse than previously acknowledged and is still spreading.
The Suffolk County Police Department has converted a seized 2020 Corvette Stingray Coupe into a full-fledged police car, with lights and siren, to raise awareness about driving while under the influence.
Residents said anti-Muslim vandalism was found on at least eight stop signs in the area of Carto Circle in Deer Park.
Rumblings of a possible LIRR strike are putting commuters on edge. The MTA says it's preparing for a potential walkout, while union leaders say they're fighting for a fair deal.
Delays are still lingering after a Long Island Rail Road train hit debris Wednesday morning in one of the East River tunnels.
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani is facing pressure from opposing sides regarding a housing voucher program. While some want it to expand, others want to curb its growth.
Advocates and lawmakers are trying to close what they call a loophole in New York's laws against stalking and harassment, which they say do not keep up with the digital age.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill marked her 100th day in office by highlighting property tax relief and her affordability focus, but Republicans say New Jersey is more expensive.
New York City Comptroller Mark Levine is giving a thumbs up to Gov. Kathy Hochul and Mayor Zohran Mamdani's proposed pied-à-terre tax. His approval, however, comes with several caveats.
Applications for the Little Apple program open Thursday. It will provide full-day care for 40 children ranging from 6 weeks to 3 years old.
Keyport residents say they're on edge because of dozens of cancer cases over the years in a neighborhood near the former Aeromarine landfill.
The B.R.O. Experience Foundation uses cognitive behavioral therapy, mentorship and creative expression to support men of color navigating identity.
Travelers at Newark Airport may have been exposed to an individual with measles, New Jersey health officials warn.
The Tri-State Area has the dirtiest air in the U.S. east of Texas, according to The American Lung Association's newly released "State of the Air" report.
The 16th Annual Lustgarten Foundation New York City Walk for Pancreatic Cancer Research was held Sunday in Battery Park City.
"The Ed Sullivan Show" on CBS brought the evolution of rock music into America's living rooms. More than 50 years after Sullivan died, he's getting the ultimate rock 'n' roll honor.
Megan Thee Stallion has decided to end her run with "Moulin Rouge! The Musical" early, the Broadway show announced on Monday.
The woman accusing Harvey Weinstein of raping her at a Manhattan hotel room in 2013 took the stand Monday in the third trial of the disgraced movie mogul.
Ticketmaster will be rereleasing tickets for Harry Styles' upcoming concerts in New York City that were originally purchased by scalpers, the company says.
The upcoming fashion exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art includes 25 mannequins based on real bodies.
The soccer clinic at the Jamaica YMCA turned into a dream come true when the kids were given free tickets to a World Cup match.
The Nationals beat the Mets 5-4 Thursday, dealing reeling New York its 17th loss in 20 games.
The Washington Nationals routed the reeling New York Mets 14-2 on a rainy Wednesday night at Citi Field.
Nathan Eovaldi delivered seven scoreless innings as the Rangers blanked the Yankees 3-0, snapping New York's hot streak and avoiding a sweep in Arlington.
The New York Knicks routed the Atlanta Hawks 126-97 on Tuesday night for a 3-2 lead in the first-round playoff series.
In New York City, where land is at a premium, a stockpile of pristine soil unearthed at construction sites helps lower emissions and support urban farmers.
Have you ever wondered what happens to a restaurant's leftover or unsold food at the end of the day? Food access advocates say it could make a big difference if it were served to the community.
A new report finds a shortage of courts, fields and swimming pools in some New York City neighborhoods.
Residents living near New York City's busiest airports say the noise overhead has escalated from a nuisance to a health concern.
Construction began Tuesday on a major redesign of Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn.
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.
With the Knicks up 3-2 in the series against the Hawks, State Farm Arena might feel like Madison Square Garden during Game 6. CBS News New York's Otis Livingston reports.
One of New York City's most unique sustainability systems is hidden in Brooklyn. CBS News New York's Hannah Kliger reports.
The kids at the Jamaica YMCA got the surprise of a lifetime. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
The Suffolk County Police Department is turning crime into a lesson.
CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn has your First Alert Forecast for April 30 at 6:15 p.m.
