New Yorkers Thank Country's Most Courageous On Veterans Day
Red, white and blue lit up the New York City sky on Veterans Day, shining a light on the country's most courageous.
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Teacher Becomes Lifesaver, Performs CPR When Queens 6th Grader Collapses
A Queens math teacher was being hailed as a hero after her quick thinking helped saved a student's life.
Funeral Held For Brooklyn District Attorney Kenneth Thompson
Hundreds of mourners packed the Christian Cultural Center in East New York, Brooklyn on Saturday to pay their final respects to Brooklyn District Attorney Kenneth Thompson.
Yom Kippur Message To Address 2016 Turmoil At Home, Abroad
Temple Israel Rabbi David Gelfand said this year's Yom Kippur message cannot fail to address turmoil at home and abroad, while not making any specific political endorsements.
Brooklyn DA Kenneth Thompson Dies After Battle With Cancer
Brooklyn District Attorney Kenneth Thompson has died at the age of 50.
New Jersey Gas Tax Hike Could Create Ripple Effect For Consumers
The New Jersey legislature is set to vote on a deal that would hike gas prices by 23 cents after Gov. Chris Christie and Democratic leaders reached a deal.
NJ TRANSIT Bus Driver Ticketed After Dozens Are Hurt In Lincoln Tunnel Collision
The accident between two NJ TRANSIT buses occurred around 8:40 a.m. Monday in the center tube.
Conductor Describes Horror Of Assault On J Train This Week
The conductor who caused a panic on a J Train Wednesday was revealing two days later why her controversial decision to pull the emergency brake was the only choice.
Fire Breaks Out At Purchase College Dorm, No Injuries
No one was hurt, but many students were displaced and had to spend the night in other facilities.
Woman Struck, Killed On BQE After Getting Flat Tire
Charges are pending against a driver following a fatal crash on the Brooklyn Queens Expressway early Monday morning.
Lost, Injured Dog Rescued After Falling 40 Feet Down N.J. Quarry
A missing New Jersey dog has been found and reunited with her family, but she is a little worse for the wear after taking a big fall.
Forest Hills Remains On Edge 9 Months After String Of Arsons
It has been almost a year since someone terrorized a Queens neighborhood, setting homes on fire.
In Similar Bronx Robberies Man Attacked, Ripped Chain From Elderly Women's Necks
The search is on for a man wanted for attacking and robbing an 81-year-old woman inside her Bronx apartment building.
Delivery Workers Targeted For Robbery, Beat Up In Crown Heights
It appears to be open season on food delivery workers in one section of Brooklyn. Robbers are making life dangerous and less profitable for them.
NJ Bill Would Allow Food At Funeral Homes, Some Find The Suggestion Less Than Appetizing
Food in the funeral home is a concept that at first struck even the lawmaker sponsoring a bill in support of it as unappetizing.
Source To CBS2: Suspect Identified In Fight That Injured 3-Year-Old
A 3-year-old boy was hit by a bottle thrown during an altercation after a fight inside a Brooklyn store spilled onto the sidewalk, police said.
Grief-Stricken Community Says Goodbye To Jogger Killed In Queens
Mourners have gathered for Karina Vetrano's funeral at St. Helen Church Saturday, about a mile from where she was killed in Howard
Transformer Fire Prompts Evacuation Of Courthouse At 100 Centre Street
An underground transformer fire caused the lights and the air conditioning to go out Friday at the main Manhattan Criminal Court building.
Bay Ridge Residents Outraged Over New Paid Parking: 'Everything Is Taken Away From Us'
A Brooklyn neighborhood is in uproar, saying the city is now demanding they pay to park.
Police Search For 2 Suspects In Violent Business Robbery In Brooklyn
It happened around 5:30 p.m. Thursday at an accounting office on Roebling Street in Williamsburg.
MTA: L Train Tunnel To Shut Down For 18 Months In 2019 For Sandy Repairs
The L subway line's tunnel will be closed entirely for 18 months in 2019 to repair damage caused by Superstorm Sandy, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority announced Monday.
3 Injured After Car Crashes Into Long Island Home
Three people were injured after a car came crashing through a Long Island home.
Bar Owner Hurt In Bronx Shooting, Suspect May Have Shown Up With Weapon In The Past
It happened early Friday morning at the El Rey De Copas Bar on White Plains Road in the Allerton section.
100-Year-Old Badge Checker Has Been Working Spring Lake's Beach For Decades
Dottie Weierman is somewhat of a legend down the shore in Spring Lake. She has worked as a beach badge checker for more than 40 years. When her boss hired her, she was was the only woman.
No Injuries Reported As Minivan Goes Up In Flames In Borough Park
There were terrifying moments in Brooklyn when a parked car suddenly caught fire. The flames are believed to have been sparked by a manhole at about 1:15 p.m.
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The Point: Rep. Mike Lawler on asylum seekers, government shutdown and more
Rep. Mike Lawler is a freshman congressman with a lot on his plate. He spoke with Marcia Kramer about the possibility of a government shutdown and much more.
Baruch College ranked top value of any university nationwide
Baruch College ranked number one on the Wall Street Journal/College Pulse 2024 survey for having the best value of any university nationwide.
First Alert Forecast: Yellow Alert Sunday as Ophelia's remnants soak our area
While what Ophelia delivers won't be as intense as what was seen on Saturday, it's enough to warrant a Yellow Alert for all of Sunday.
Tunnel to Towers Run & Walk honors lives lost on 9/11
The event retraces Firefighter Stephen Siller's final footsteps on 9/11, from the foot of the Battery Tunnel to the Twin Towers.
Ocasio-Cortez says New Jersey's Menendez should resign after indictment
"I think the situation is quite unfortunate, but I do believe that it is in the best interest for Sen. Menendez to resign in this moment," Ocasio-Cortez told "Face the Nation."
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Baruch College ranked top value of any university nationwide
Baruch College ranked number one on the Wall Street Journal/College Pulse 2024 survey for having the best value of any university nationwide.
First Alert Forecast: Yellow Alert Sunday as Ophelia's remnants soak our area
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Tunnel to Towers Run & Walk honors lives lost on 9/11
The event retraces Firefighter Stephen Siller's final footsteps on 9/11, from the foot of the Battery Tunnel to the Twin Towers.
Free MTA bus service rolls out across NYC
There will be one fare-free bus route in each borough as part of a pilot program to improve service.
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First Alert Forecast: Yellow Alert Sunday as Ophelia's remnants soak our area
While what Ophelia delivers won't be as intense as what was seen on Saturday, it's enough to warrant a Yellow Alert for all of Sunday.
Ophelia downgraded to Tropical Depression
As Ophelia slowly moves north, effects will still be felt across our area through Sunday.
First Alert Weather: Red Alert as Topical Storm Ophelia heads toward NYC
Friday we'll see increasing clouds ahead of the storm that will likely impact your Saturday plans. Stick with CBS New York for the latest forecast and weather alerts.
First Alert Weather: Another nice day, before rain moves back in
Today we'll see mostly sunshine and low humidity with temperatures in the low 70s, but our First Alert Weather team is tracking rain that could impact your weekend plans.
Westport Police discuss rise in carjackings, car thefts
Authorities say the thieves are using stolen vehicles from Westport to commit crimes in other areas.
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First Alert Forecast: Yellow Alert Sunday as Ophelia's remnants soak our area
While what Ophelia delivers won't be as intense as what was seen on Saturday, it's enough to warrant a Yellow Alert for all of Sunday.
Ophelia downgraded to Tropical Depression
As Ophelia slowly moves north, effects will still be felt across our area through Sunday.
Tropical Storm Ophelia triggers coastal flooding in N.J.
At high tide, water spilled over bulkheads and filled streets down the the Jersey Shore.
1 injured when tree falls onto Manalapan Township home
"The steps were blocked. The whole roof caved in," homeowner Paul Kimmel said.
6 rescued after explosion levels West Milford home
Some neighbors believe it may have been related to a propane tank, but the cause remains under investigation.
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First Alert Forecast: Yellow Alert Sunday as Ophelia's remnants soak our area
While what Ophelia delivers won't be as intense as what was seen on Saturday, it's enough to warrant a Yellow Alert for all of Sunday.
Ophelia downgraded to Tropical Depression
As Ophelia slowly moves north, effects will still be felt across our area through Sunday.
Long Island's first Ironman Triathlon held despite rain, wind
Not only did participants have to swim, bike and run, they also had to compete with Mother Nature.
Long Island bracing for floods from Tropical Storm Ophelia
The Long Beach Boardwalk was mostly empty Saturday morning and the surf intensified as the huge storm got nearer.
NTSB begins investigation into Farmingdale H.S. bus crash
The NTSB says their investigation is expected to take about five to seven days.
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Rep. Mike Lawler is a freshman congressman with a lot on his plate. He spoke with Marcia Kramer about the possibility of a government shutdown and much more.
Ocasio-Cortez says New Jersey's Menendez should resign after indictment
"I think the situation is quite unfortunate, but I do believe that it is in the best interest for Sen. Menendez to resign in this moment," Ocasio-Cortez told "Face the Nation."
Rep. Andy Kim to challenge Robert Menendez for Senate seat
New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez and his wife were indicted Friday, accused of accepting lavish bribes in exchange for official acts.
Sen. Menendez's indictment shakes up NJ political landscape
Menendez and his wife are accused of taking thousands of dollars in cash and gold bars in exchange for official acts.
Rep. Mike Lawler discusses possible government shutdown
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy has been unable to convince hard-right Republicans to approve a temporary funding bill.
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New freezing treatments used to fight prostate cancer
Doctors use new imaging tools to more precisely isolate the cancer, then they freeze the area.
Sufjan Stevens relearning to walk after rare autoimmune disorder
Earlier this month, Sufjan Stevens said he was transferred to acute rehab, where he is undergoing intensive physical therapy after being diagnosed with a rare autoimmune disorder.
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The CDC says more than 1 in 4 older adults falls each year, but fewer than half tell their doctor about it.
Free COVID test kits are coming back. Here's how to get them.
The Biden administration is also pouring $600 million into more COVID tests manufacturing across the U.S.
Mount Sinai study shows health disparities in preschoolers
Mount Sinai studied nearly 4,000 preschool students in Harlem; Bogota, Columbia, and Madrid, Spain.
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Usher to headline Super Bowl halftime show in Las Vegas
Usher will perform at the Super Bowl halftime show in Las Vegas on Feb. 11, 2024.
Thousands brave the rain to attend Global Citizen Festival
The festival advocates for equality across various global campaigns.
Global Citizen Festival returns to Central Park for 11th year
The show will go on rain or shine, but grab a good raincoat or poncho because umbrellas are not allowed.
Bronx native reflects on photographing hip-hop history
Hip-hop icons like Fat Joe credit him for documenting the music, the battles, the breakdancing and the art.
"The Amazing Race" set to return for milestone 35th season
The Emmy Award-winning series returns for its biggest season yet with 90-minute original episodes starting Wednesday, Sept. 27.
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Usher to headline Super Bowl halftime show in Las Vegas
Usher will perform at the Super Bowl halftime show in Las Vegas on Feb. 11, 2024.
Red Bulls beat DC United 5-3 in 101st meeting
New York won consecutive games in the series for the first time since a three-match run in 2017-18.
Harper sparks Phillies to come-from-behind win over Mets
Quintana (3-6) gave up six runs — five earned runs — and eight hits in six innings with a season-high 10 strikeouts.
Long Island's first Ironman Triathlon held despite rain, wind
Not only did participants have to swim, bike and run, they also had to compete with Mother Nature.
Yankees-Diamondbacks rained out
The Yankees made the announcement more than four hours before the scheduled first pitch.
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NYPD data appears to show racial disparities in traffic stops
The NYCLU obtained this information through litigation against the NYPD.
Looking back 45 years after Greenpoint Oil Spill discovery
In 1978, a Coast Guard helicopter on routine patrol found oil flowing into the Newtown Creek.
Advocates help uplift South Asian abuse survivors in NYC
Studies show nearly half of South Asian people in the United States report experiencing gender-based violence.
East Harlem monument honors Hurricane Maria victims
Six years after Hurricane Maria, Puerto Ricans are still struggling to rebuild.
Riverdale residents blame retaining wall for flooding
Residents and business owners on a stretch of Riverdale Avenue say a retaining wall is causing properties to flood.
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Photos: Crowd turns chaotic during Union Square giveaway
Thousands of people flooded Union Square on Friday for a PlayStation giveaway promoted by livestreamer Kai Cenat.
Photos: Crane catches fire, partially collapses in NYC
A crane went up in flames high above Manhattan, then partially collapsed onto the street below.
Tony Bennett, N.Y. native and music legend, through the years
The Grammy Award winning singer who graced the stage for generations died at the age of 96.
Inside the Gilgo Beach murders investigation
A suspect has been charged in connection with a long-unsolved string of killings known as the Gilgo Beach murders.
Macy's 4th of July fireworks show dazzles NYC skyline
The 47th annual Macy's Fourth of July Fireworks Show lit up the skies over the East River on Tuesday night.
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Rep. Mike Lawler discusses government shutdown, asylum seekers and more
Rep. Mike Lawler is a freshman congressman with a lot on his plate. He spoke with Marcia Kramer about the possibility of a government shutdown and much more.
First Alert Weather: Yellow Alert Sunday afternoon 9/24 update
Craig Allen has a look at the First Alert forecast.
Your Point: Does New York have a marijuana problem?
CBS New York's Marcia Kramer heard from New Yorkers about whether they think the city has a marijuana problem.
State Sen. James Sanders on examining the impact of slavery, economic and racial discrimination
State Sen. James Sanders thinks it's high time New Yorkers have a conversation about the impact of slavery and racial and economic discrimination against African Americans. He wants Gov. Kathy Hochul to appoint a commission to examine remedies and reparations.
22nd Annual Tunnel to Towers Run & Walk happens Sunday
The event retraces the steps of Firefighter Stephen Siller's final footsteps on 9/11, from the foot of the Battery Tunnel to the Twin Towers.
