Confetti test run to be held ahead of NYE celebration
Officials say they will be testing the confetti's "air worthiness."
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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.
It was supposed to be a big day for Starbucks, but instead many workers went to the picket line, CBS2's Nick Caloway reports.
Judge Rachel Juarez and Judge Yodit Tewolde are joining Judge Michael Corriero on the bench.
The NYPD says Frankie Grande, the brother of singer Ariana Grande, was attacked and robbed near Times Square.
The brother of singer Ariana Grande was robbed by two teens, police said.
A 22-year-old suspect was also slashed in the face. He is facing multiple charges, including assault.
The New York Yankees survived another shaky performance by David Bednar to beat the Toronto Blue Jays 7-6 Monday night at Yankee Stadium.
The Mets became the first National League team to score at least 10 runs in an extra inning since the 1919 Cincinnati Reds.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said the MTA and LIRR unions reached "a fair deal" to end the strike after three days.
A report from the NYC Department of Aging shows 15% of 8,600 older adults surveyed admitted to experiencing some form of elder abuse.
If history is any indication, the LIRR strike has potential to derail Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul's bid for reelection.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said the MTA and LIRR unions reached "a fair deal" to end the strike after three days.
A report from the NYC Department of Aging shows 15% of 8,600 older adults surveyed admitted to experiencing some form of elder abuse.
If history is any indication, the LIRR strike has potential to derail Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul's bid for reelection.
A horse carriage overturned in Central Park on Monday afternoon. One person was hurt, according to the FDNY. The two horses involved in the incident are said to be OK.
A New York judge ruled Monday on whether evidence found in Luigi Mangione's backpack during his arrest can be used during his state trial.
The weekend is set to be the warmest of the year so far with summer-like weather across the Tri-State Area.
Keep an umbrella nearby as there's a chance for showers across the New York and New Jersey area. But the weather will turn to sunshine and warm temperatures for the weekend.
The weather on Wednesday will be a mix of sunshine and clouds with the potential for a shower in New York City. In the evening, rain becomes more widespread.
An unsettled pattern continues through the entire Mother's Day weekend in the New York City area.
After summer-like warmth, rainy weather and cooler temperatures return to the New York City area mid-week.
New Jersey wants to help bars and restaurants cash in on the FIFA World Cup by letting them sell more alcohol during the 39-day tournament.
Research conducted by one of New Jersey's largest credit unions found a trip down the Jersey Shore is going to cost 11% more this year on average.
The driver of a Jeep was killed when their vehicle struck a tanker truck on I-287, causing both vehicles to go up in flames, New Jersey State Police said.
With just weeks to go before the primary, voters in New Jersey's 7th Congressional District are wondering where their congressman is.
Macy's Fourth of July Fireworks will take place on both the lower East River near the Seaport and the lower Hudson River, in collaboration with Jersey City.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said the MTA and LIRR unions reached "a fair deal" to end the strike after three days.
If history is any indication, the LIRR strike has potential to derail Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul's bid for reelection.
LIRR commuters are taking shuttle buses and subways into New York City as the largest commuter rail system in North America remains shut down.
With the LIRR strike entering its third day, the MTA and union leaders will resume talks at 7:30 a.m. Monday.
A summertime weather pattern has moved into the New York Area, bringing potentially record-high temperatures.
If history is any indication, the LIRR strike has potential to derail Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul's bid for reelection.
New York City's second city-run grocery store will be in the Bronx, Mayor Zohran Mamdani and city officials announced Monday.
Alex Bores has a master's degree in computer science, but for some reason tech titans are trying to stop his campaign in New York's 12th Congressional District.
While the LIRR work stoppage has caused a mess for people heading to weekend events, the real concern is Monday morning's commute.
Gas prices, inflation weigh on Americans. Many see lack of clarity on what's happening in Iran.
Thousands of people showed up bright and early for AIDS Walk New York 2026, the largest HIV and AIDS fundraiser in the U.S., in Central Park on Sunday.
A New York doctor who contracted and survived Ebola more than a decade ago says he is worried for healthcare workers who are at the center of treating the latest outbreak.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul proposed millions to keep the program open, but the reforms would cut reimbursement rates for private duty nurses.
A New York native is among 16 American passengers who are quarantining in Nebraska after being on the cruise ship that is at the center of the deadly hantavirus outbreak.
American passengers on the MV Hondius cruise ship, which was hit with a deadly outbreak of the hantavirus, are back in the U.S. Three of the at least 10 people confirmed infected in the outbreak have died.
The well-known film critic and journalist Rex Reed has died at 87.
"The Pitt" star Isa Briones is bringing heightened pride and Filipino presence to both stage and screen.
Broadway's "The Book of Mormon" has canceled two weeks of performances following a fire at the Eugene O'Neill Theatre.
Uzo Aduba and Darren Criss announced the 2026 Tony nominees for select categories on "CBS Mornings" on Tuesday.
Rihanna, Sabrina Carpenter, Madonna, and Beyoncé all wore their best looks to celebrate the "Costume Art" theme at the 2026 Met Gala. Here are some of the best moments, photos, and more from the night.
The New York Yankees survived another shaky performance by David Bednar to beat the Toronto Blue Jays 7-6 Monday night at Yankee Stadium.
The Mets became the first National League team to score at least 10 runs in an extra inning since the 1919 Cincinnati Reds.
Tyrone Taylor hit a game-tying three-run homer off All-Star closer David Bednar with two outs in the ninth as the Mets rallied to defeat the Yankees in 10.
Luke Weaver escaped a bases-loaded, no-outs jam against his former team as the Mets beat the Yankees Saturday night to even the Subway Series.
Anunoby has the maximum amount of time to rest before Game 1 of the NBA Eastern Conference finals.
Ahead of the 2026 RBC Brooklyn Half Marathon, some athletes are showing how simply reaching the starting line is a victory.
The Second Avenue Subway project has entered phase two of extending the "Q" line, but Harlem businesses say they're struggling to co-exist with the construction.
City Council members say requirement for transparent roll-down gates is burdensome for small businesses ahead of the July 1 enforcement deadline.
For more than four decades, residents living beside Brooklyn's District 13 Sanitation Garage in Coney Island have been waiting for the facility to move away from their homes.
There's a swim club in Harlem teaching kids a lifesaving skill, and they're turning timid swimmers into competitors.
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.
A horse carriage overturned after colliding with another horse in Central Park, sending a carriage driver to the hospital. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
The Open Bionics prosthetic system is designed for people who are without limbs above the elbow.
The $900 million proposal would have expanded the Cross Bronx Expressway by 50 feet in an effort to ease traffic.
Lonnie Quinn has the Tri-State Area's updated nightly forecast on CBS News New York.
Young children were escorted from the San Diego Islamic center after two teenaged gunmen stormed the mosque. CBS News New York's Dick Brennan reports.
