Crowds pack Times Square to ring in 2025
Massive crowds braved the rain in Times Square on Tuesday to celebrate New Year's Eve. Wendy Gillette reports for CBS News New York.
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Massive crowds braved the rain in Times Square on Tuesday to celebrate New Year's Eve. Wendy Gillette reports for CBS News New York.
New Year's Eve festivities have started in Times Square ahead of the ball drop, but the weather is having an impact on celebrations. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal and meteorologist Vanessa Murdock report.
As we get ready to ring in 2025, we're also tracking rain that might dampen the celebrations in Times Square. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal and meteorologist Vanessa Murdock report.
Rain won't stop revelers from gathering for the biggest New Year's Eve celebration Tuesday night. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports from Times Square with more on what people can expect.
We're counting down to 2025 and the big New Year's Eve celebration in Times Square, where CBS News New York's Christina Fan found people already lining up to get the perfect spot.
The NYPD expects one million people to ring in 2025 at the ball drop in Times Square, and police say they are prepared to keep the crowd safe. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
The New York City Police Department says it will deploy a "tremendous" amount of security around Times Square for New Year's Eve.
CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner has more on what you will see -- and won't see -- on Tuesday night.
The New York City Police Department says it will have a "tremendous" amount of security around Times Square for New Year's Eve. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
As NYC prepares for the 2025 New Year's Eve ball drop in Times Square, here's a look at how the holiday tradition got started.
An estimated one million revelers are expected to pack the Crossroads of the World to see the ball drop Tuesday night. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner has a look at the security and other preparations already underway.
New York City officials discuss security plans for the 2025 celebration in Times Square.
New York City leaders will hold a safety briefing Monday, around the same time as the ball drop test. CBS News New York's Christina Fan has more on the countdown.
On Sunday, the confetti was tested. CBS News New York's Natalie Duddridge reports.
Participants at the annual Good Riddance Day event in Times Square had a chance to wipe their slates clean for the new year Saturday.
Saturday was the day to say "good riddance" to any negativity in 2024. For almost 20 years, people have taken part in the Times Square tradition, hoping to erase the bad in hopes of a better new year. CBS News New York's Kristie Keleshian reports.
Organizers of the Times Square New Year's Eve celebration screwed the last crystals onto the ball before it ushers in the new year one last time.
Organizers screwed the last crystals onto the ball that will usher in the new year in Times Square for a final time. CBS News New York's Jennifer Bisram reports.
The crystal ball for Times Square's New Year's Eve celebration was just unveiled. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
With less than two weeks to go before New Year's Eve, hundreds of people in Times Square got the rare opportunity Thursday to hang on to a piece of the annual celebration. CBS News New York's John Dias has more on the awe-inspiring gift.
The numbers, which stand 7 feet tall, arrived at Broadway Plaza, between 46th and 47th streets, on Wednesday morning. They'll stay in place for public viewing until Dec. 23. CBS News New York's Cindy Hsu reports.
Times Square rang in the holidays Saturday with a live performance by the Salvation Army New York staff band.
Beyond the stunning lights and sweets, Diwali carries deep cultural and spiritual meaning, Neeta Bhasin tells CBS News New York.
Current and past stars of "Little Shop of Horrors" helped celebrate the musical in Times Square on Thursday to mark five years since the revival opened Off-Broadway.
The NYPD is cracking down on issues they say are affecting tourism and people who work in Midtown.
If you're heading out, brace yourself—it's the coldest day of the season.
Luigi Mangione was unable to appear in court Friday due to illness, so a a crucial court hearing about what evidence should be admitted in the trial was postponed until Monday morning.
A 19-year-old man faces assault, riot and trespassing charges after the violent and chaotic car meetup in Malba, Queens.
The city has wrapped up a two-year probe into a shocking 2023 crane collapse in Manhattan that injured 12 people.
The New York Rangers won for the league-leading 12th time on the road, beating the Ottawa Senators 4-2 on Thursday night.
If you're heading out, brace yourself—it's the coldest day of the season.
Luigi Mangione was unable to appear in court Friday due to illness, so a a crucial court hearing about what evidence should be admitted in the trial was postponed until Monday morning.
A 19-year-old man faces assault, riot and trespassing charges after the violent and chaotic car meetup in Malba, Queens.
The city has wrapped up a two-year probe into a shocking 2023 crane collapse in Manhattan that injured 12 people.
Levi Aron, the man convicted in the horrific 2011 murder of 8-year-old Leiby Kletzky in Brooklyn, has died.
If you're heading out, brace yourself—it's the coldest day of the season.
CBS News New York has learned Jed Parkington, who died by suicide during a standoff with law enforcement on Tuesday, was fascinated with Nazi Germany.
"Driven Into Debt," CBS News New York's latest investigative series, has uncovered a simple truth -- unpaid tolls can quietly spiral into crushing debt.
First Alert Weather Days have been declared in the NYC area as the arctic chill could bring record low temperatures.
A decomposed body and pipe bombs were found inside a Stamford, Connecticut, home after a shootout between the homeowner and police officers Tuesday, officials say.
If you're heading out, brace yourself—it's the coldest day of the season.
"Driven Into Debt," CBS News New York's latest investigative series, has uncovered a simple truth -- unpaid tolls can quietly spiral into crushing debt.
First Alert Weather Days have been declared in the NYC area as the arctic chill could bring record low temperatures.
James Solomon easily won the race to become Jersey City's next mayor and Emily Jabbour beat the son of a former popular mayor to take the helm in Hoboken.
Popcorn Park Animal Refuge said the monkey, now named Forrest, was one of 21 monkeys being transported to a lab when the truck overturned on a Mississippi highway.
If you're heading out, brace yourself—it's the coldest day of the season.
"Driven Into Debt," CBS News New York's latest investigative series, has uncovered a simple truth -- unpaid tolls can quietly spiral into crushing debt.
Two people were killed in a stabbing in Bethpage on Long Island, Nassau County police said.
First Alert Weather Days have been declared in the NYC area as the arctic chill could bring record low temperatures.
Siena men's lacrosse coach Liam Gleason has died after suffering a traumatic brain injury in a fall at his home.
The principal of a Brooklyn middle school created controversy this week by turning down the opportunity to have a Holocaust survivor speak to students.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued executive orders Thursday designed to protect Israel and appeal to the Jewish community.
Federal prosecutors on Thursday presented an indictment of New York Attorney General Letitia James to a grand jury in Norfolk, Virginia.
Authorities say the FBI has arrested a man suspected of placing pipe bombs outside RNC and DNC headquarters on the eve of the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot.
The MTA is set to unveil a new high-tech system for catching people who don't pay.
In New York alone, there have already been more than 17,000 flu cases and nearly 1,000 hospitalizations, and doctors anticipate it's only going to get worse as more people gather for the holidays.
Colette Smith of the Bronx was diagnosed with lung cancer, despite never smoking. Her survival story is central to her push for early detection.
Some New Yorkers want the mayor-elect to appoint a new "rat czar" when he takes office after an uptick in rat sightings.
Gio's Law would establish a $25 million grant program to equip law enforcement nationwide with EpiPens and train officers how to use them.
A blood drive was held in Harlem on Wednesday as the New York Blood Center reports a dip in its blood supply.
Stoppard was often hailed as the greatest British playwright of his generation.
The Brooklyn Nutcracker returns to Downtown Brooklyn with diverse cultural influences, community outreach, and a fresh take on Tchaikovsky's iconic score.
"Everybody Loves Raymond" is getting the spotlight at the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame.
Jimmy Cliff, who famously sang about the "many rivers" we all must cross, has died after suffering a seizure and pneumonia, his family say.
Donald Glover, who performs under the moniker Childish Gambino, revealed he suffered a stroke last year, which forced him to cancel his tour.
The New York Rangers won for the league-leading 12th time on the road, beating the Ottawa Senators 4-2 on Thursday night.
The New York Islanders defeated the NHL-leading Colorado Avalanche 6-3 on Thursday night.
The Utah Jazz used a huge fourth quarter to beat the Brooklyn Nets 123-110 on Thursday night.
Doc Rivers said there have been no talks between team officials and Giannis Antetokounmpo regarding the two-time NBA MVP's potential exit from Milwaukee.
The Bulls dropped to 9-12 with their fifth loss in a row.
Neighbors in Brooklyn's Victorian Flatbush are expressing frustration after the city designated only part of their area as a historic district.
Brooklyn's Prospect Park is getting financing for a long-term project to battle the impacts of climate change, city leaders say.
The Brooklyn Conservatory of Music plans a 12,000-square-foot campus at One Prospect Park West, aiming to serve thousands more with music therapy and education programs.
Some residents at NYCHA's Eastchester Gardens in the Bronx say they've been shivering on and off all week.
The Brooklyn Nutcracker returns to Downtown Brooklyn with diverse cultural influences, community outreach, and a fresh take on Tchaikovsky's iconic score.
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.
CBS News New York's Mary Calvi talks with CEO and Commissioner Hope Knight and business owner Cheyenne Ford about a grant program giving millions of dollars to recruit and train more diverse groups.
More officers from the Altoona, Penn. police department are expected on the stand as arguments continue over what evidence should be admitted in Luigi Mangione's trial. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
CBS News New York's Tony Sadiku has a look at the First Alert Weather Forecast.
Video captured the chaos of the incident, with cars doing donuts in the street and fireworks set off. A security vehicle that was parked in an intersection in an effort to put an end to the swarm of cars descending on the area was set on fire. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn has your First Alert Forecast for December 4 at 11 p.m.
