Horror Movie Studio: Staten Island Clown Was 'Just A Joke'
The creepy clown that has been spotted on Staten Island in recent days was indeed the work of a local horror movie production company, the studio confirmed Friday.
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The creepy clown that has been spotted on Staten Island in recent days was indeed the work of a local horror movie production company, the studio confirmed Friday.
Dairy Queen announced Tuesday that it will soon open its first Manhattan location – and some have taken issue with the dessert chain's characterizing the move as its "official entry into New York City."
Social media sites were erupting Monday with stories of a mysterious and creepy clown on Staten Island. But published reports Monday indicated that it might all just have been a viral marketing campaign by a horror movie production company.
One person was injured Tuesday afternoon when a boat slammed into a 900-foot vessel on the Atlantic Ocean near the Sandy Hook barrier spit.
The slippers, replicas of the ones made famous in "The Wizard Of Oz," were stolen earlier this month.
A woman -- who definitely wasn't Dorothy -- allegedly walked off with a pair for "Wizard of Oz" ruby red slippers.
Police said a woman made off with a pair of ruby red slippers from "The Wizard of Oz" worth $2,500 that belonged to a Staten Island hotel.
About two dozen clergy members and community leaders gathered for a vigil just one day after a fatal gas explosion in East Harlem.
A funeral was planned on Saturday, for the retired NYPD officer who was shot and killed in New Jersey earlier this week.
New Jersey DOT Commissioner Jim Simpson said they're only anticipating a 4 percent increase of drivers on Staten Island as a result of the span closures. The inbound Skyway will be closed for two years starting next month.
An army veteran from Staten Island shared his remarkable story of survival and recovery Monday night on "The Late Show" with David Letterman.
The load of drugs was discovered in early January, but federal customs and border agents only announced the seizure for the first time on Thursday.
Police on Wednesday were asking the public to help them find a woman who allegedly robbed an 80-year-old victim of a bag, and stole a bag from another victim, on Staten Island.
A Staten Island group is at ends with developer Savo Brothers over the sale of land they say is historic and should remain as green space.
A Staten Island woman was waiting Friday evening for a very meaningful package that appeared to have been lost in the mail.
A Staten Island teen was one of many people who thought Mayor Bill de Blasio made the wrong call on Thursday by keeping schools open during the snowstorm.
New York City's largest animal rescue organization is rolling out its first mobile adoption center.
Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams and City Councilman Vincent Gentile said they plan to introduce a resolution in the New York City Council that will call for a fair system of fares on both sides of New York City's bridges.
It was at Goodfellas Pizzeria on Staten Island last month when the new mayor went to work on three slices of pizza with a knife and fork.
While sidewalks have been left slushy and slick, most main roads have been cleared. But that is not the case in every neighborhood – particularly on Staten Island.
Maybe Mayor de Blasio should have taken a snow plowing 101 course before he took the oath of office. Under his watch there have been three snowstorms, with already two strikes against him.
As another snowstorm struck New York City Monday, residents of Staten Island complained about dangerous and unplowed streets – following similar complaints on the Upper East Side after a Jan. 21 snowstorm.
Around 5 p.m., the FDNY responded to call of a gas odor at a home on Delaware Street.
Homes in a three-block radius were evacuated on Staten Island Wednesday, after a reported explosion and fire in one house.
Police say the suspects stole $3,300 worth of cigarettes, $1,000 worth of scratch off tickets, $300 worth of cigars, $200 worth of rolled cigars and $300 in cash.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is still earning royalties from his past career as a multilingual rapper, according to his tax filings.
President Trump voices renewed optimism for a wider deal to end the Iran war as Hezbollah indicates it will abide by the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire.
CBS News New York's Chris Wragge takes us to the High School of Fashion Industries, where hundreds of students are becoming experts in fashion, photography and business, among many other subjects.
Students at M.S. 407 transform a barren space into a habitat for bees and butterflies, part of a broader city push to expand pollinator-friendly green spaces.
Mike Trout homered for the fifth time during a four-game series on Thursday, crushing a long drive in the seventh inning for the Angels in an 11-4 victory over the Yankees.
CBS News New York's Chris Wragge takes us to the High School of Fashion Industries, where hundreds of students are becoming experts in fashion, photography and business, among many other subjects.
Students at M.S. 407 transform a barren space into a habitat for bees and butterflies, part of a broader city push to expand pollinator-friendly green spaces.
Police are searching for a suspect following the shooting death of a 15-year-old boy in Queens on Thursday evening.
A second man has come forward to say he believes he was wrongly targeted during the NYPD's Brooklyn drug operation
A former NYPD lieutenant spoke out Thursday about a controversial arrest of a Brooklyn man.
New York City's balmy weather proved to be record-breaking for the date of April 15.
Parts of the New York area could see record high temperatures during a summerlike stretch of weather this week.
A major warmup, featuring summer-like temperatures in the 80s, will take over the Eastern Seaboard beginning Monday.
New York City and the Tri-State Area are finally turning the corner to warmer weather this week.
When UConn plays Michigan for the NCAA Men's Basketball championship tonight in Indianapolis, there are a few places in New York City where fans can root on their schools.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill is sounding off about the cost of getting to and from the FIFA World Cup games at MetLife Stadium this summer.
CBS News projects that Democrat Analilia Mejia will win the special election in New Jersey's 11th Congressional District, a seat formerly held by Gov. Mikie Sherrill.
Parking at MetLife Stadium will not be allowed during the FIFA World Cup games there this summer.
CBS News New York is investigating the cashless tolling system in New York and New Jersey. Unpaid tolls can spiral into crushing debt — but that's just one of many issues drivers face.
New York City's balmy weather proved to be record-breaking for the date of April 15.
A Nassau County man faces multiple charges are he allegedly tried to lure an 11-year-old earlier this week.
Eisenhower Park in East Meadow, Long Island has reopened after a deadly gang-related shooting Wednesday night.
A teenager was killed and two others were hurt in a gang-related shooting in Eisenhower Park on Long Island, police say.
A Long Island woman accused of attempting to kidnap a toddler in Long Beach earlier this month was back in court on Wednesday.
A Long Island-based survey has found more than 1 in 4 registered voters does not think the Holocaust should be required teaching in schools.
The federal government is withholding $73 million in highway funds from New York, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said Thursday.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said he and President Trump are "honest, direct about the fact that we have many disagreements," but they agree on their love for New York City.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani spoke with "CBS Mornings" on Thursday and reflected on his first 100 days in office.
CBS News projects that Democrat Analilia Mejia will win the special election in New Jersey's 11th Congressional District, a seat formerly held by Gov. Mikie Sherrill.
A new initiative from New York state is putting about $70 million up for grabs to community organizations that are more vulnerable to hate crimes and attacks.
Advocates fear New York state could be taking a step back when it comes to biomarker testing access for those with Medicaid.
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.
The Rock And Roll Hall of Fame unveiled its list of inductees for 2026, and it includes the Wu-Tang Clan, the legendary, local hip-hop collective.
Jury selection for Harvey Weinstein's rape retrial in a Manhattan courtroom began Tuesday. He is being accused of raping actress Jessica Mann in 2013.
Afrika Bambaataa, a rapper and producer, was best known for breakthrough tracks like 1982's "Planet Rock" and for founding the Universal Zulu Nation art collective.
A federal judge in New York has tossed out actor Blake Lively's sexual harassment claims against actor Justin Baldoni over their roles in the movie "It Ends With Us," but left intact a claim for retaliation.
Atlanta rapper Gucci Mane was lured to a Dallas studio for a meeting, then allegedly kidnapped and robbed by a group including rappers Pooh Shiesty and Big30.
Mike Trout homered for the fifth time during a four-game series on Thursday, crushing a long drive in the seventh inning for the Angels in an 11-4 victory over the Yankees.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill is sounding off about the cost of getting to and from the FIFA World Cup games at MetLife Stadium this summer.
The New York Islanders are facing criticism for promoting a fundraiser for a former New York City police sergeant who was convicted of manslaughter.
Shohei Ohtani pitched six strong innings, striking out 10, as the Los Angeles Dodgers routed the New York Mets 8-2.
The New York Rangers beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 4-2 on Wednesday night in the regular-season finale for both teams.
Students at M.S. 407 transform a barren space into a habitat for bees and butterflies, part of a broader city push to expand pollinator-friendly green spaces.
Brooklyn officials announced a first-of-its-kind initiative to build sensory rooms in every District 75 elementary school.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's administration unveiled a dramatic traffic redesign at Brooklyn's Grand Army Plaza.
New York City business owners are pushing on the State Legislature to pass Gov. Kathy Hochul's reforms that would roll back some of the climate legislation passed by New York state in 2019.
Ismael Ox lost his right hand as a child in a grenade attack, survived homelessness in the U.S., and became a citizen, all while training to represent Team USA in para Taekwondo.
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.
An elderly man was shot and killed in the Bronx overnight. Police sources say he was likely an innocent bystander.
Fans attending a FIFA World Cup match could pay hundreds before even getting to the game. Officials from NJ Transit and the host committee are set to meet about the issue Friday. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
Thomas Paine's Common Sense is one of the all-time best-selling books in American history. It was read at establishments across New York and New Jersey, including Fraunces Tavern, which still stands today.
Video from Chopper 2 shows flames engulfing a building in Woodbridge, New Jersey as firefighters work to put it out.
Authorities said they found a 14-year-old girl in the trunk of Queens-born artist D4vd 's Tesla in Los Angeles. He denies any involvement.
