Ball drop test held in Times Square as NYE preparations ramp up
A successful ball drop test on the eve of New Year's Eve means the party's ready to get started in Times Square.
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A successful ball drop test on the eve of New Year's Eve means the party's ready to get started in Times Square.
We are just over 24 hours away from ringing in the New Year, and it's no easy task getting everything ready for the celebration in Times Square. CBS New York's Alecia Reid reports. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/41Kp96u
New Year's Eve celebration organizers tested the ball drop in Times Square on Saturday. CBS New York's Kristie Keleshian spoke to visitors taking it all in as we count down to 2024. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/41Kp96u
CBS New York's Bradley Blackburn shows how the city is preparing for another massive New Year's Eve celebration in Times Square.
The NYPD and FBI are preparing to secure Times Square for the hundreds of thousands of visitors expected at Sunday's New Year's Eve celebration.
Sources tell CBS New York four juveniles are being questioned.
A woman was struck by falling debris near a Times Square hotel Friday. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3NN8KIx
We're just about 48 hours away from the start of 2024, and the NYPD says they're ready for anything. CBS New York investigative reporter Tim McNicholas reports from Times Square. Read more: https://cbsn.ws/3RFOgCD
Thousands of pounds of confetti will be released at midnight, containing wishes from people who submitted them at the New Year's Eve Wishing Wall.
The confetti is ready for its big moment in Times Square! CBS New York's Jessi Mitchell shows us how Friday's test throws helped finalize preparation for New Year's Eve. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3tzznd0
The NYPD and FBI are preparing to secure Times Square for the hundreds of thousands of visitors expected at Sunday's New Year's Eve celebration. CBS New York's Tim McNicholas reports.
New York City officials are warning people to be on high alert this weekend, with about 1 million revelers set to celebrate New Year's Eve in Times Square on Sunday.
New York City officials are warning people to be on high alert this weekend, with about 1 million revelers set to celebrate New Year's Eve in Times Square on Sunday.
During the celebration, 3,000 pounds of confetti will be released containing wishes from people who submitted them at the New Year's Eve Wishing Wall. CBS New York's Jessi Mitchell reports from Times Square.
Organizers are busy nailing down every last detail for the big night, including all of the confetti that will ring in the new year. CBS New York's Zinnia Maldonado has an update from Times Square.
The department is encouraging people to use public transportation and said it will be increasing patrols in the subway system.
People lined up Thursday to say farewell to everything bad about 2023.
The department is encouraging people to use public transportation and said it will be increasing patrols in the subway system. CBS New York's Jenna DeAngelis has the story.
People lined up Thursday to say farewell to everything bad about 2023. CBS New York's Jessi Mitchell reports.
CBS New York's Bradley Blackburn explains how social media is fueling the trend, and one new shop in the heart of Times Square is swimming in business.
Organizers unveiled a new bow tie lighting pattern that will sparkle over Times Square.
The new design ties Times Square to this year's sponsor partner the Fontainebleau, which just opened a new hotel in Las Vegas. The brand is also celebrating the 70th anniversary of its Miami Beach resort. CBS New York's Jessi Mitchell reports.
Organizers unveiled a new bow tie lighting pattern that will sparkle over Times Square.
Police are stepping up security for the event in Times Square, and preparing for possible demonstrations. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook has the details.
Pro-Palestinian demonstrators have already interrupted the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade and attempted to interrupt the Rockefeller Center tree lighting.
The World Cup is renewing the call for ferry service from West Harlem.
A website will pay a $200,000 fine for listing illegal parking lots near JFK Airport on its app.
From Long Island to the World Cup, Joe Scally is making his hometown proud playing with the U.S. men's national team.
Club Calvi talks to authors Stephanie Dray and Laura Kamoie about their new book, "A Founding Mother" about Abigail Adams, the wife of President John Adams and the mother of President John Quincy Adams
The NYPD has announced street closures around Madison Square Garden for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding.
The World Cup is renewing the call for ferry service from West Harlem.
A website will pay a $200,000 fine for listing illegal parking lots near JFK Airport on its app.
From Long Island to the World Cup, Joe Scally is making his hometown proud playing with the U.S. men's national team.
The NYPD has announced street closures around Madison Square Garden for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding.
New York City Zohran Mamdani remained unperturbed after taking a viral roasting for telling sweat-soaked New Yorkers in the middle of an expected heat wave to set their thermostats to 78° to protect the power grid.
New York City Thursday tied the record high temperature of 100 degrees set on this date in 1966.
The New York, New Jersey area is preparing for extreme heat as cooling centers, pools, parks and other resources get ready to keep residents cool.
Dangerously hot weather is beginning in the New York City area, with an Extreme Heat Warning about to go into effect.
Monday's severe weather has come and gone, but that doesn't mean the system is leaving the area.
After a tranquil, warm weekend, more turbulent weather lies ahead in the New York City area.
It was not immediately clear how many Delaney Hall detainees were impacted by the air conditioning issue or whether repairs were complete.
New York City Thursday tied the record high temperature of 100 degrees set on this date in 1966.
Jersey City Mayor James Solomon is now lowering a proposed tax hike from 20% to 15%, but many residents says it's still a painful pill to swallow.
The National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Heat Warning for the entire region through Saturday. Temperatures could feel like 110 degrees or more.
The annual 3% increase affects trains, buses, light rail and the Access Link. It comes as commuters have been dealing with service issues.
From Long Island to the World Cup, Joe Scally is making his hometown proud playing with the U.S. men's national team.
New York City Thursday tied the record high temperature of 100° set on this date in 1966. That was the last time we hit 100° in Central Park was in 2012. CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn, Doug Williams, Mahsa Saeidi, Dave Carlin and Christine Sloan have team coverage.
New York City Thursday tied the record high temperature of 100 degrees set on this date in 1966.
Point Lookout and other areas on Lido Beach were immediately red-flagged for swimming after the shark was spotted in the water.
The National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Heat Warning for the entire region through Saturday. Temperatures could feel like 110 degrees or more.
It was not immediately clear how many Delaney Hall detainees were impacted by the air conditioning issue or whether repairs were complete.
New York City Zohran Mamdani remained unperturbed after taking a viral roasting for telling sweat-soaked New Yorkers in the middle of an expected heat wave to set their thermostats to 78° to protect the power grid.
Jersey City Mayor James Solomon is now lowering a proposed tax hike from 20% to 15%, but many residents says it's still a painful pill to swallow.
Investigations are underway into possible fraudulent activity at some of these kinds of facilities across New York, CBS News has learned.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani will give a major speech in front of the George Washington desk at City Hall on Friday morning to mark America's 250th birthday, sources say.
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Justice Department from executing subpoenas in a criminal probe that sought transgender care records for patients treated at New York hospitals.
An off-duty EMT jumped into action at the Knicks parade Thursday when a man appeared to be suffering from an overdose.
New York broadcast giant Bill Ritter announced Friday he is stepping down from the WABC anchor desk after being diagnosed with early stage Alzheimer's.
For half a century, The Valerie Fund has been dedicated to providing care to children with cancer and blood disorders.
A New Jersey nonprofit called The Valerie Fund is celebrating 50 years of providing comprehensive care to children with cancer and blood disorders.
The NYPD has announced street closures around Madison Square Garden for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce donated to 20 local and national charities ahead of their wedding Friday.
Two elite event designers shared their thoughts on how Taylor Swift's team might transform Madison Square Garden.
Victor Willis, lead singer of the disco group Village People, whose hit "Y.M.C.A." became a fixture at rallies for President Trump, has died at the age of 74, his wife and the band said.
Taylor Swift has had a decadeslong history with Madison Square Garden, performing there as early as 2003 and even celebrating her 30th birthday at the venue.
Folarin Balogun got the scoring going with a goal in the 45th minute, but was sent off with a controversial red card in the 64th minute.
Camilo Doval forced in the go-ahead run with a bases-loaded walk in a four-run 11th inning that gave the Tigers a 6-2 victory over the Yankees on Wednesday.
Sean Keys hit his first career home run, Myles Straw added a pinch-hit shot and the Blue Jays beat the Mets 9-3 in a Canada Day matinee Wednesday.
The Boston Celtics have reportedly signed NBA free agents Mitchell Robinson and Mike Conley Jr.
Riley Greene hit two of Detroit's four homers off Cam Schlittler as the Tigers beat the Yankees 9-3 on Tuesday night and sent New York to its season-worst sixth straight loss.
The World Cup is renewing the call for ferry service from West Harlem.
As children cooled off in a splash pad steps from the empty Red Hook Pool, families in the neighborhood said they are once again waiting for answers about when the public pool will open for the summer.
Miss Subways was a citywide contest that highlighted everyday New York women doing amazing things. The competition no longer exists but former titleholders say the message still rings true.
Fans gathered at the Brooklyn Public Library on Thursday for limited-edition card marking 30 years of "Reasonable Doubt."
After learning to swim in her 40s, one school leader is helping students gain life-saving skills.
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.
CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn has your First Alert Forecast for July 2 at 11 p.m.
The NYPD is getting ready for what they are calling one of the biggest security operations on the waterways in years. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports.
Street restrictions around Madison Square Garden began Thursday night ahead of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding on Friday. CBS News New York's Ali Bauman reports.
New York City's health department is investigating a community cluster of Legionnaires' disease on the Upper East Side.
Thursday was the hottest day of the year, and the dangerous conditions put a stress on Con Edison's power grid. Thousands of customers in New York City lost power, and some had their power reduced to conserve energy. CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo reports.
