Times Square gearing up for NYE celebration
Organizers are setting up stages as the NYPD blocks off the area. CBS2's John Dias has the details.
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Organizers are setting up stages as the NYPD blocks off the area. CBS2's John Dias has the details.
There will be road closures around Times Square on Saturday for New Year's Eve.
Carolines showcased some of the biggest names in the business, like Jerry Seinfeld, Chris Rock and even CBS2's John Elliott.
Three thousands pounds of shredded paper will rain down on Times Square when the clock hits midnight on Jan. 1, 2023.
There was another test Thursday in Times Square as it gets ready for New Year's Eve.
Officials say they will be testing the confetti's "air worthiness."
There will be a test run Thursday for the confetti that will fall during the New Year's Eve celebration in Times Square.
Participants wrote down their bad memories and regrets, then tore them up.
Days before the new year, New Yorkers and tourists gathered in Times Square on Wednesday to say goodbye to their worst memories of 2022.
Massive crowds are set to watch the iconic Times Square New Year's Eve ball drop just days from now.
There's only four more days until the world famous New Year's Eve ball drop in Times Square. Final preparations are underway for the big night, and CBS2's Zinnia Maldonado brings us an inside look at what's being done to prepare the iconic crystal ball.
Massive crowds are set to watch the iconic Times Square New Year's Eve ball drop just days from now. When they do, they can expect it to shine a bit brighter. CBS2's Zinnia Maldonado reports.
Massive crowds are set to watch the iconic Times Square New Year's Eve ball drop just days from now.
The 7-foot tall numerals will be on display through Friday before they are placed atop 1 Times Square.
The 7-foot tall numerals will be on display through Friday before they are placed atop 1 Times Square.
The Shine a Light menorah lighting and concert were held to celebrate the second night of Hanukkah.
Through song, prayer and heightened awareness, people are keeping the faith that peace becomes reality.
Many gathered in Times Square on Saturday to join their voices in song and prayer, hoping to draw attention to the latest wave of missile strikes in Ukraine and the need for humanitarian help. CBS2's Dave Carlin reports.
We're just days away from the start of Hanukkah, and one Brooklyn man is celebrating his own miracle -- seeing his dreams come true with a staging of his original musical. CBS2's Hannah Kliger sat in on one of their rehearsals in Times Square.
Your pieces of paper will then become confetti that will rain down when the ball drops on New Year's Eve.
The new year is nearly three weeks away, and it's time to think of your New Year's resolutions!
The NYPD says there have been 18 incidents since Nov. 20.
Police said the suspects demanded someone's seat.
Demonstrators say they must win freedom for Iranians being brutally detained and killed.
Thousands of people gathered in Times Square on Saturday for a protest and march demanding a regime change in Iran. As CBS2's Dave Carlin reports, demonstrators say they must win freedom for Iranians being brutally detained and killed.
The driver accused of striking and killing a Nassau County school crossing guard in February has been arraigned.
One of New York City's most notorious and prolific ghost gun traffickers is in custody, prosecutors claimed Tuesday.
New Jersey prosecutors are asking the pubic for help finding a man they say is responsible for a fatal shooting in Union City.
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, the Republican gubernatorial candidate, is gaining on incumbent Kathy Hochul in the race for New York governor, according to a new poll.
Tiger Woods was arrested last week in Florida and charged with driving under the influence after a vehicle crash.
The driver accused of striking and killing a Nassau County school crossing guard in February has been arraigned.
One of New York City's most notorious and prolific ghost gun traffickers is in custody, prosecutors claimed Tuesday.
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, the Republican gubernatorial candidate, is gaining on incumbent Kathy Hochul in the race for New York governor, according to a new poll.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's office is set to roll out a new ad campaign this week targeting domestic and gender-based violence.
A federal corruption investigation has been launched against a member of the New York City Council and her sister, who is an aide to Gov. Kathy Hochul.
UConn's jaw-dropping buzzer beater catapulted them to the Final Four.
Bridgeport firefighter Terrence Cramer was killed after his girlfriend's ex shot him in a fit of rage at a Connecticut home, according to an arrest warrant.
Jabari Bush is accused of fatally shooting active-duty Bridgeport Firefighter Terrence Cramer in Shelton, police said.
Warmer weather will return to New York City and the surrounding area soon.
It may not feel like spring right away, but Friday's weather does deliver a clear shift in the air in New York City.
New Jersey prosecutors are asking the pubic for help finding a man they say is responsible for a fatal shooting in Union City.
Jersey City P.S. 17 students are celebrating a brand new mini soccer pitch built for them ahead of the FIFA World Cup this summer.
Nerdeen Kiswani, the pro-Palestinian activist targeted in what she calls an assassination plot in NYC, spoke out Monday.
Former New Jersey Assemblyman Alberto Courtinho, 56, served for more than five years, representing parts of Newark.
Warmer weather will return to New York City and the surrounding area soon.
The driver accused of striking and killing a Nassau County school crossing guard in February has been arraigned.
New York's Republican nominee for governor Bruce Blakeman took his campaign to the steps of City Hall on Monday, where he portrayed Kathy Hochul and Mayor Zohran Mamdani as the taxing twins.
Members and associates of the Riverhead-based 48 Gang are charged with crimes linked to murders, armed robberies and shootings dating back to 2021, prosecutors said.
The St. John's Red Storm played the No. 1 overall seed Duke in the NCAA Tournament's Sweet 16 on Friday night.
Accused Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann is likely to change his plea to guilty when he next appears in court, a source with knowledge of the case tells CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff.
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, the Republican gubernatorial candidate, is gaining on incumbent Kathy Hochul in the race for New York governor, according to a new poll.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's office is set to roll out a new ad campaign this week targeting domestic and gender-based violence.
A federal corruption investigation has been launched against a member of the New York City Council and her sister, who is an aide to Gov. Kathy Hochul.
New York's Republican nominee for governor Bruce Blakeman took his campaign to the steps of City Hall on Monday, where he portrayed Kathy Hochul and Mayor Zohran Mamdani as the taxing twins.
Former New Jersey Assemblyman Alberto Courtinho, 56, served for more than five years, representing parts of Newark.
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.
New Jersey Sen. Andy Kim is opening up about his father's Alzheimer's diagnosis in hopes of helping others struggling like him to care for their loved ones.
The price hike raises the cost of the standard plan with ads by $1 per month and the cost of the standard and premium plans by $2.
Savannah Guthrie stepped back from her NBC duties almost two months ago when her mother, Nancy Guthrie, disappeared. The investigation is ongoing.
Rapper Megan Thee Stallion made her Broadway debut Tuesday night, adding some of her own big hits to "Moulin Rouge! The Musical."
CBS News announced Friday that CBS News Radio will be shutting down this spring after nearly 100 years of broadcasting, citing "challenging economic realities."
Bodycam video footage of Justin Timberlake's June 2024 DWI arrest on Long Island was released to the media Friday.
Tiger Woods was arrested last week in Florida and charged with driving under the influence after a vehicle crash.
Cal Raleigh hit a walk-off RBI single down the right field line as the Seattle Mariners beat the New York Yankees on Monday night.
Bo Bichette had a hit and drove in two runs, lifting the Mets to a 4-2 victory over the Cardinals on Monday night.
Anthony Mantha had two goals and an assist, and the Penguins rallied to defeat the Islanders 8-3 on Monday night in a crucial game in the Eastern Conference playoff race.
Jersey City P.S. 17 students are celebrating a brand new mini soccer pitch built for them ahead of the FIFA World Cup this summer.
New York has filed a lawsuit against solar company Attyx, saying it didn't just sell panels, it sold promises it couldn't keep.
Long before Manhattan's iconic street grid took shape, an English widow planned a Brooklyn community that helped shape the city today.
The Center for Brooklyn History showcase examines the Battle of Brooklyn through rare maps, paintings, and historical artifacts from the American Revolutionary War.
From World War II to modern mixology, women in Brooklyn fought for their place behind the bar. This Women's History Month, their legacy continues to influence the city's nightlife.
A new performing arts venue with a focus on immigrant stories is opening in Upper Manhattan this fall. CBS News New York's Noëlle Lilley got an exclusive tour of the construction that will give The People's Theatre its first home in more than 15 years.
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.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Dogs got decked out for the annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade in New York City's East Village on Saturday.
Cosplayers flooded New York City's Javits Center in October 2024 for the annual New York Comic Con convention.
One of New York City's most notorious and prolific ghost gun traffickers is in custody, prosecutors claimed Tuesday. CBS News New York's Tim McNicholas reports.
The weather brings a taste of June to the New York area as highs are around the 80s Tuesday. There is a change for an isolated shower but mainly north. CBS News New York Meteorologist Tony Sadiku has the forecast.
The closing arguments come at the end of an emotional trial with testimony from Det. Jonatahn Diller's widow and fellow officers. Diller was killed during a Queens traffic stop in 2024. CBS News New York's Ali Bauman reports.
The FDNY responded around 8 a.m. Tuesday to flames at Rosemary Kosher Market.
A car slammed into an Upper East Side building on a busy street near schools and popular businesses. CBS News New York's Jenna DeAngelis reports.
