Harvey Fierstein to receive Lifetime Achievement Award at 2025 Tonys
Veteran Broadway actor and playwright Harvey Fierstein will be honored at the 2025 Tony Awards with a Lifetime Achievement Award.
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Veteran Broadway actor and playwright Harvey Fierstein will be honored at the 2025 Tony Awards with a Lifetime Achievement Award.
Sarah Paulson and Wendell Pierce will announce this year's Tony Award nominations live on CBS Mornings on May 1.
Cynthia Erivo is set to host the 2025 Tony Awards, which will take place on June 8 at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. Here's when nominations will be announced.
Oscar nominee and "Wicked" star Cynthia Erivo will host this year's Tony Awards. The ceremony will be held on Sunday, June 8 and air on CBS and Paramount+.
Those who came out on top in the acting categories have something in common. They're all first-time Tony winners. CBS New York's Dave Carlin reports.
Maleah Joi Moon won a Tony Award Sunday night, and thanked her teachers from Franklin Township, N.J. CBS New York's Nick Caloway reports.
The 77th Annual Tony Awards were held Sunday night, with "The Outsiders" taking home the top prize of Best Musical. CBS New York's Dave Carlin has more highlights from Broadway's biggest night.
Broadway's big night at the Tony Awards was star packed. See Angelina Jolie, Daniel Radcliffe on demand today.
The 77th Annual Tony Awards were held Sunday night, with "The Outsiders" taking home the top prize of Best Musical. CBS New York's Dave Carlin has more highlights from Broadway's biggest night.
Broadway's biggest night is just hours away. The stars are already on the blue carpet as we wait to see who will win big at the 77th Annual Tony Awards. CBS New York's Dave Carlin reports.
The 2023-24 Broadway season was an incredible year in theater, from new plays and musicals to reimagined revivals. CBS New York's Dave Carlin reports.
"Merrily We Roll Along" was one of Broadway's biggest success stories this season. But it started as a failure. CBS New York's Kristine Johnson reports.
This year's list of Tony nominees includes stories of women breaking barriers. Eden Espinosa and Amber Iman are nominated for their roles in "Lempicka," a new musical about the Polish painter Tamara de Lempicka who is recognized for her vivid portraits of women.
Jessica Lange returns to Broadway in the new production "Mother Play." The Tony and Oscar winner spoke to CBS New York's Kristine Johnson about why she keeps coming back to the theater.
The new Broadway play "Stereophonic" takes audiences inside a recording studio where a rock group is making music, but often life gets in the way. CBS News' Vladimir Duthiers spoke to Tony-nominated actress Juliana Canfield about the record-breaking show.
The Tony Awards will air live from Lincoln Center this Sunday on CBS. As CBS New York's Dave Carlin reports, an army of workers is getting the arts complex ready for Broadway's biggest night.
From theater legends to first-time performers, there have been many high points to this busy Broadway season.
There's something for everyone this season on Broadway. Vladimir Duthiers, Kristine Johnson and Dave Carlin highlight some of the best shows of the year ahead of the 77th Annual Tony Awards, airing Sunday at 8 p.m. on CBS.
It's a three-peat for actress Ariana DeBose. Once again, she'll host the Tony Awards, airing Sunday on CBS2. CBS New York's Dave Carlin sat down with her to talk about the many hats she's wearing for this year's ceremony.
Broadway luminaries from "Hell's Kitchen," "Illinoise," "The Outsiders," "Suffs," and "Water for Elephants" spoke with CBS New York about their nominations for the 2024 Tony Awards.
CBS New York spoke to Linda Cho, the Tony-nominated costume designer for "The Great Gatsby," and David Zinn, who is nominated for three Tony Awards. You can watch the Tony Awards this Sunday at 8 p.m. on CBS2.
Tony winners Sean Hayes and Cynthia Erivo, Oscar winner Angelina Jolie, The Who's Pete Townshend and more are among the starry line-up of presenters for the 77th Annual Tony Awards.
From "Appropriate" to "Stereophonic," CBS New York spoke to the Tony Award nominees from some of the best plays of the 2023-24 Broadway season.
Camille A. Brown, choreographer of "Hell's Kitchen" joins CBS New York to discuss being nominated for a Tony Award and what she hopes audiences take away from the show.
Viewers can expect some spectacular live performances during this year's Tony Awards. CBS New York's Tony Awards preview airs June 13 at 7 p.m., and you can watch the Tony Awards on June 16 on CBS2 and streaming on Paramount+.
A construction worker was killed and two other were injured when they were struck by a vehicle in Nesconset Monday morning, Suffolk County police said.
The 7.4-magnitude earthquake's epicenter was at San José del Palmar, about 250 miles west of Colombia's capital, Bogota, officials said.
A woman and her 5-month-old daughter died after a boat capsized off Liberty Island in the New York Harbor Saturday night.
The potential for severe storms and downpours returns to the Tri-State Area Monday as sweltering temperatures continue.
New York City and MTA officials are looking at a potential project that would capture excess heat on subway platforms in the summer to warm nearby buildings in the winter.
A construction worker was killed and two other were injured when they were struck by a vehicle in Nesconset Monday morning, Suffolk County police said.
A woman and her 5-month-old daughter died after a boat capsized off Liberty Island in the New York Harbor Saturday night.
The potential for severe storms and downpours returns to the Tri-State Area Monday as sweltering temperatures continue.
New York City and MTA officials are looking at a potential project that would capture excess heat on subway platforms in the summer to warm nearby buildings in the winter.
An investigation is underway in the Bronx after a child fell out of a five-story window and onto the sidewalk on Sunday afternoon.
The potential for severe storms and downpours returns to the Tri-State Area Monday as sweltering temperatures continue.
Monday will be a First Alert Weather Day due to the possibility of afternoon and evening thunderstorms and high heat indices near 100 degrees.
The New York area will get some brief relief Sunday from the humid weather.
Friday evening brought yet another round of prolific thunderstorms to the Tri-State Area.
A 16-year-old boy was killed after he was hit Wednesday night by a Metro-North train going from Danbury to South Norwalk, police said.
The potential for severe storms and downpours returns to the Tri-State Area Monday as sweltering temperatures continue.
Residents of a Newark apartment complex got a startling wakeup call Sunday morning when police in tactical gear, responding to reports of multiple people shot, stormed their building.
Monday will be a First Alert Weather Day due to the possibility of afternoon and evening thunderstorms and high heat indices near 100 degrees.
The New York area will get some brief relief Sunday from the humid weather.
A camper and two lifeguards went to a Newark pool expecting a normal summer day. A child's life depended on all three.
A construction worker was killed and two other were injured when they were struck by a vehicle in Nesconset Monday morning, Suffolk County police said.
The potential for severe storms and downpours returns to the Tri-State Area Monday as sweltering temperatures continue.
Monday will be a First Alert Weather Day due to the possibility of afternoon and evening thunderstorms and high heat indices near 100 degrees.
The NYPD is mourning the death of a former chief.
A retired New York City police chief died Friday after drowning in a backyard pool on Long Island, police say.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
In a narrow 50-49 vote, President Trump's former defense lawyer was confirmed as attorney general in a vote early Saturday.
The measure was approved in a 90 to 6 vote and now goes to the House.
A group of New York City homeowners is suing to delay the implementation of the new pied-à-terre tax, saying Mayor Zohran Mamdani bungled the rollout.
The Pentagon on Friday released a new batch of documents and images related to UFOs, the fifth disclosure in recent months about the strange encounters.
In a wide-ranging interview with the CBS News partner BBC News, Hunter Biden grew emotional as he discussed his father's condition, describing it as very sad to watch.
The New York Hotel and Gaming Trades Council claims The High Line Hotel tested positive for Legionella bacteria twice this summer.
Several lawsuits were announced Thursday against New York City and others connected to a deadly 2025 Legionnaires' outbreak in Harlem.
Gov. Kathy Hochul signed new legislation Wednesday to strengthen inspections on cooling towers in New York City.
The source of exposure for the Legionnaires cluster on Manhattan's Upper East Side has been eliminated, according to the New York City Health Department.
Actor and comedian Bowen Yang will portray Mary Todd Lincoln in Broadway's "Oh, Mary!" for a limited 12-week run starting in September.
Designer John Galliano is known for his theatrical and dramatic designs, but his legacy is also marked by antisemitic and racist comments.
"The Sopranos" actor Vincent Pastore is being remembered as a fixture in his Bronx community.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
A new Broadway show based on Prince's movie and album "Purple Rain" will take the stage at Broadway's Majestic Theatre in March.
The New York Mets routed the Pittsburgh Pirates 11-1 on Sunday afternoon.
Don Nelson was one of two coaches in NBA history to have at least 250 wins with three different franchises — Milwaukee, Dallas and Golden State.
Michael Harris II opened the 10th inning with an RBI single, and the Braves beat the Yankees 2-1 on Sunday to prevent a three-game sweep.
The Pittsburgh Pirates beat the New York Mets 9-0 on Saturday night to end a four-game skid.
Mariano Rivera was back on the field at the Yankees' annual Old-Timers' Day on Saturday.
Some residents of a Queens building say a temporary boiler truck parked outside has become a nearly two-year fixture, emitting smoke they say drifts into their homes.
Harlem Week 2026 brings past and present Harlemites together to honor the neighborhood's legacy.
Parents in Harlem say their children's walk to summer camp is littered with trash, illegal dumping and a growing encampment.
A specialized program from God's Love We Deliver is serving nearly 400 veterans with medically tailored meals, while helping combat isolation and ease the challenges of life after military service.
The Newtown Creek Alliance community science project gives students hands-on experience monitoring the health of one of the most polluted waterways in the U.S.
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.
Jury selection will begin Monday, nearly 30 years after the legendary rapper was gunned down in Las Vegas. CBS News New York's Aziza Shuler reports.
City and transportation officials want to study whether they can capture excess heat from the platforms to store for the winter. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
The drawing determines the random order in which candidate names will appear on the ballot.
James Simmons, 61, was arrested after a 66-year-old man was hit and killed by a USPS box truck.
A 23-year-old man died, and another was injured after police said they were both stabbed on Nagle Avenue.
