Travel delays hit as heavy rain caps off Thanksgiving weekend
The roads weren't much better. Travelers told CBS2 about their experiences with heavy congestion all over.
The roads weren't much better. Travelers told CBS2 about their experiences with heavy congestion all over.
AAA predicted big crowds, but most passengers were shocked at how pain-free their journey has been, CBS2's Christina Fan reports from Newark Airport.
Thousands got an early start to the return home Saturday, flying and driving back after the Thanksgiving holiday. Travelers told CBS2's Kevin Rincon they're working to avoid the chaos that's expected on Sunday.
Those who decided to cut their trips a little short also got the benefit of spending less.
AAA predicts over 54 million people will be traveling more than 50 miles to get home this Thanksgiving.
LaGuardia and Newark airports are expecting the most delays due to passenger volume after Thanksgiving, CBS2's Christina Fan reports.
Adams said he wanted to thank the officers who show up to work every day at that facility. He also said he wanted to meet with inmates to let them know prison will not define them. CBS2's Ali Bauman reports.
They packed the streets of Manhattan for the 96th edition of the famed event. CBS2's Tim McNicholas reports.
This Thanksgiving, the number of volunteers serving hot meals overwhelmed those who needed one.
Thanksgiving isn't just about turkeys and parades. For many families, the holiday has become synonymous with giving. CBS2's Christina Fan shows us how a town in New Jersey came together.
CBS2's Steve Overmyer profiles area residents doing extraordinary things during this time of giving.
The Garden City Turkey Trot is the largest Thanksgiving race on Long Island.
Brandi Baxter, a single mom of three from East New York, is the chef behind it all.
Brandi Baxter, a single mom of three from East New York, is the chef behind it all. CBS2's Hannah Kliger has her story.
However, analysts say the retail landscape is changing rapidly. CBS2's Dave Carlin reports from Hudson Yards.
CBS2's Jennifer McLogan has more on the 45th year of the popular event in Garden City.
CBS2's Jenna DeAngelis has more on the sights and sounds of the 96th running of the event.
A New York City tradition continued Thursday with the 96th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.
The 96th annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade kicks off the holiday season for New Yorkers and visitors alike.
Most people who are traveling for the holiday are expected to drive, and for some the journey is just getting underway. CBS2's Zinnia Maldonado has more.
From the balloons to the floats, the iconic holiday event is always a family favorite. CBS2's John Dias has more on the big day.
Most retailers are closing their brick-and-mortar stores on Thursday, but there are some options for last-minute shopping.
It was a perfect night for crowds to gather Wednesday for one of our city's favorite traditions -- the Thanksgiving Eve balloon inflation. CBS2's Dick Brennan talked to spectators.
There was excitement on the Upper West Side as balloons were inflated for the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade.
Throughout Wednesday afternoon, crowds gathered on the Upper West Side to watch the balloons for the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade get inflated. CBS2's Jessica Moore reports.
The India national cricket team beat its archrival Pakistan in the T20 Cricket World Cup on Sunday in Long Island, New York.
The NYPD is investigating after a 33-year-old man shot his brother, mother and then himself on Saturday night.
The Yankees hit three homers in their 6-4 win over the Dodgers on Sunday night.
Giants tight end Darren Waller shed light on his retirement in a video posted to YouTube.
People lined Fifth Avenue from 44th Street up to 79th to celebrate the 67th Puerto Rican Day Parade.
The NYPD is investigating after a 33-year-old man shot his brother, mother and then himself on Saturday night.
The Yankees hit three homers in their 6-4 win over the Dodgers on Sunday night.
People lined Fifth Avenue from 44th Street up to 79th to celebrate the 67th Puerto Rican Day Parade.
Luis Torrens turned Nick Castellanos' bases-loaded slow roller in front of the plate into a game-ending double play for the Mets in London.
A boil water order has been lifted two days after a water main break flooded some Nassau County streets.
Sunday afternoon will shape up nicely once the rain clears!
Saturday's breeze will simmer down as clouds start to increase in New York City overnight.
Friday looks to be a very nice day. A stray shower is possible, but mainly to the north of the city.
Morning showers will be followed by partly sunny skies on Monday.
Saturday was another stunning day, and Sunday looks pretty decent as well.
Sunday afternoon will shape up nicely once the rain clears!
Saturday's breeze will simmer down as clouds start to increase in New York City overnight.
A huge fire destroyed a home, damaged others and caused hundreds of power outages in Bayonne, New Jersey on Friday night.
New Jersey police say an off-duty NYPD officer shot a man with his department-issued firearm after a late-night crash in Camden County.
Friday looks to be a very nice day. A stray shower is possible, but mainly to the north of the city.
The India national cricket team beat its archrival Pakistan in the T20 Cricket World Cup on Sunday in Long Island, New York.
A boil water order has been lifted two days after a water main break flooded some Nassau County streets.
There is increased security around Sunday's highly anticipated game between India and Pakistan at the Cricket World Cup in Nassau County amid a new ISIS-K threat.
Sunday afternoon will shape up nicely once the rain clears!
Saturday's breeze will simmer down as clouds start to increase in New York City overnight.
People lined Fifth Avenue from 44th Street up to 79th to celebrate the 67th Puerto Rican Day Parade.
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg has agreed to testify before a Republican-controlled congressional subcommittee, but likely not until after former President Donald Trump is sentenced in July.
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman introduced a bill Friday that would prohibit transgender athletes from participating in women's and girls' sports at county-owned athletic facilities.
The businessman, Jose Uribe, pleaded guilty to trying to influence the senator by buying his wife a luxury car.
President Biden had a beautiful and historic backdrop for his speech in France to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day.
There has been one reported case of a new sexually transmitted form of ringworm in New York City, health officials say.
Tainted cucumbers may be behind bacteria strain that has sickened people in 25 states and the District of Columbia.
Recall involves Wegmans Italian Classics Uncured Pepperoni sold at regional grocery chain's stores in eight states.
Feds probe potential link between a salmonella-tainted cucumber sample and an 25-state outbreak that has sickened 162.
Officials remind parents to keep a close eye on their kids this summer after a girl nearly drowned in a backyard swimming pool in Connecticut over Memorial Day weekend.
Pat Sajak, who hosted "Wheel of Fortune" for 41 years, will hand the reins over to Ryan Seacrest.
Pat Sajak and Vanna White have been one of television's most iconic duos since they started working on "Wheel of Fortune" together in 1982.
"Piece by Piece" will feature Pharrell Williams voicing himself in animated LEGO form, accompanied by some A-list collaborators from his chart-topping career.
Parton said the show will have "many original songs" and all the fan favorites are included in the score.
The Tribeca Festival returns to New York City with more than 110 feature films, along with shorts, games, virtual reality, concerts, and an 80th birthday celebration of co-founder Robert De Niro.
The India national cricket team beat its archrival Pakistan in the T20 Cricket World Cup on Sunday in Long Island, New York.
The Yankees hit three homers in their 6-4 win over the Dodgers on Sunday night.
Giants tight end Darren Waller shed light on his retirement in a video posted to YouTube.
Luis Torrens turned Nick Castellanos' bases-loaded slow roller in front of the plate into a game-ending double play for the Mets in London.
Steve Cohen said Mets fans "have been through worse" and the team can still turn its season around at the MLB London Series.
Harlem's historic Apollo Theater is celebrating its 90th anniversary with the opening of new stages and plans for renovations under new leadership.
A Brooklyn community is on edge after a mosque in their neighborhood was vandalized, the latest in a rise of suspected New York City hate crimes in 2024.
The program is free and all specialized bikes are provided to riders when they arrive.
The Brooklyn Public Library is working hard to keep kids read all summer, and CBS New York is a proud partner in this effort.
A Brooklyn public school teacher got the ultimate surprise: a $25,000 award for going above and beyond for her students and fellow teachers.
Tens of thousands of people flooded Manhattan streets on June 2, 2024 for the 60th annual Israel Day on Fifth Parade.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
The 50th Annual Village Halloween Parade drew massive crowds, celebrating the theme "Upside/Down:Inside/OUT."
As much of the northeast experiences heavy rains, parts of New York City are beginning to flood.
Thousands of people flooded Union Square on Friday for a PlayStation giveaway promoted by livestreamer Kai Cenat.
CBS New York's Vanessa Murdock says temperatures will shoot up closer to the 90s by the end of the work week.
This as new details emerge about that rescue operation. CBS New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
Piles of debris are all that's left in their Whitestone backyard. CBS New York's Kristie Keleshian reports.
CBS New York's Naveen Dhaliwal spoke exclusively with the brothers' father on Sunday.
CBS New York's Tony Sadiku says the region could see temperatures in the 90s by later in the week.