Russian forces closing in on Kyiv
CBS2's Debra Alfarone has the latest on the war in Eastern Europe.
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CBS2's Debra Alfarone has the latest on the war in Eastern Europe.
The U.S. is deploying additional troops to Eastern Europe to support NATO forces. It's also sending more weapons and billions of dollars in aid to Ukraine.
After nearly a week on the road and in the air, the women arrived safely in Weehawken on Thursday.
More than 2.5 million people have fled Ukraine since the start of Russia's invasion, leaving everything behind. Some made their way to the United States. CBS2's Thalia Perez spoke to a New Jersey family who reunited with their loved ones after a six-day journey out of Kyiv.
President Biden amped up the economic pressure on Russia on Friday with new sanctions and more designed to further squeeze its economy. Meanwhile, Russia continues to carry out indiscriminate attacks on Ukrainian civilians as the desperation to escape escalates; CBS2's Jessica Moore reports.
The president's call would increase import taxes on products that come from Russia, marking the latest effort to cripple the Russian economy. CBS2's Jessica Moore reports.
The Ukrainian president says he fears Russia may be preparing to use chemical weapons. CBS2's Elijah Westbrook reports.
Sasha left Kyiv just as the war started, the morning of Feb. 24.
The United Nations says more than 2 million Ukrainians have fled the war in their homeland, but only a handful have made it to the United States. CBS2's Tony Aiello spoke with a Ukrainian teen who left just as the war started and made it safely to Westchester County.
Refugees are being greeted by a herd of volunteers, including Yogi Trivedi from Long Island, Darshan Patel from Pennington, New Jersey, and Dharmik Sheth from Robbinsville, New Jersey.
A group of volunteers from the Tri-State Area dropped everything to go help Ukrainians who are crossing the border into Poland; CBS2's Meg Baker reports.
Talks between Russian and Ukrainian officials to reach a broad cease-fire failed Thursday; CBS2's Dick Brennan reports.
After the talks, Russia's top diplomat dismissed "pathetic outcries" over "so-called atrocities" and claimed the U.S. was working on biological weapons in Ukraine.
Ukrainian and Russian diplomats are meeting in Turkey for the first high level peace talks since the invasion two weeks ago. CBS2's Elijah Westbrook has the latest.
The war in Ukraine has drivers feeling the squeeze at the pump.
The White House issued a warning to Russia after an attack on a Ukrainian maternity and children's hospital; CBS2's Dick Brennan reports.
The response has been overwhelming. One truck after another dropped off donated goods -- 40,000 and counting.
An effort in New Jersey to help Ukraine has grown exponentially in a matter of days with people from all over the country pitching in. It was all started by the father of well-known professional dancers; CBS2's Jenna DeAngelis reports.
The pews were packed Wednesday at St. Volodymyr Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral on the Upper West Side.
People of many faiths attended a prayer service for Ukraine in New York City on Wednesday morning; CBS2's Natalie Duddridge reports.
The Ukrainian government says Russian missiles hit a children's hospital with a maternity ward in the city of Mariupol; CBS2's Dick Brennan reports.
People of all faiths attended a prayer service Wednesday morning for Ukraine, including political leaders calling for peace. CBS2's Natalie Duddridge reports.
CBS Mornings Co-Host Tony Dokoupil joins us live from Poland, where many Ukrainians are seeking refuge.
The worst refugee crisis in Europe since World War II continues to deepen as the U.S. takes additional steps to stop Russia; CBS2's Dick Brennan reports.
Long Island sets all-time high Tuesday with average per-gallon price of $4.35, while New York City was at $4.36.
The Knicks will play the winner of the Pistons-Cavaliers series in the Eastern Conference finals after sweeping the Sixers.
Brice Turang homered off David Bednar with two outs in the ninth inning, and the Brewers completed a three-game sweep of the Yankees with a 4-3 victory Sunday.
The Nets entered the draft lottery with a 14% chance of securing the No. 1 overall pick, tied for the best odds with the Wizards and Pacers.
The Rent Guidelines Board might be on the verge of fulfilling Mayor Zohran Mamdani's signature campaign promise after it voted to support hikes ranging from 0-4%.
The fatal fire erupted just before 1:30 a.m. Sunday at a boarded-up house on Sycamore Avenue in Hempstead, Nassau County fire officials said.
The Nets entered the draft lottery with a 14% chance of securing the No. 1 overall pick, tied for the best odds with the Wizards and Pacers.
The Rent Guidelines Board might be on the verge of fulfilling Mayor Zohran Mamdani's signature campaign promise after it voted to support hikes ranging from 0-4%.
The fatal fire erupted just before 1:30 a.m. Sunday at a boarded-up house on Sycamore Avenue in Hempstead, Nassau County fire officials said.
A woman is mourning the loss of her brother after he was stabbed to death in a random attack in Times Square late Monday night.
A wake was held Saturday for a mother and daughter killed in Monday's tragic apartment building fire in Inwood.
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.
A cool weekend is ahead for the New York City area before warmer weather returns.
Some residual showers may linger into early Sunday morning, but the majority of the rainfall should be over by sunrise.
Amtrak announced Thursday it is suing Metro-North for allegedly blocking nonrevenue trains on a portion of the busy Northeast Corridor for over two months.
A man was arrested after a police standoff forced Bridgewater, New Jersey, residents to shelter in place for over 24 hours, officials say.
A woman has been charged with theft for taking a dog outside a Clifton, New Jersey, home in April, police say.
An unsettled pattern continues through the entire Mother's Day weekend in the New York City area.
The owners of Boulevard Drinks in Jersey City's Journal Square said new building owners gave them until May 27 to get out.
A New Jersey neighborhood was ordered to shelter in place all day as police investigated at a home in Bridgewater Township.
The fatal fire erupted just before 1:30 a.m. Sunday at a boarded-up house on Sycamore Avenue in Hempstead, Nassau County fire officials said.
Unions representing thousands of LIRR workers rallied Saturday amid a dispute with the MTA that could trigger their first strike in decades.
A new proposal on Long Island could change how quickly a business has to hand over surveillance video to police during an investigation.
The MTA and five of its unions are embroiled in a contract dispute that could trigger the LIRR's first work stoppage in more than 30 years.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a $268 billion budget that includes a pied-à-terre tax targeting wealthy New York City second home owners.
The Rent Guidelines Board might be on the verge of fulfilling Mayor Zohran Mamdani's signature campaign promise after it voted to support hikes ranging from 0-4%.
A new proposal on Long Island could change how quickly a business has to hand over surveillance video to police during an investigation.
The Trump administration announced a major expansion of its denaturalization campaign targeting foreign-born American citizens accused of fraudulently obtaining U.S. citizenship.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said in a statement that the documents "have long fueled justified speculation — and it's time the American people see it for themselves."
New York City's Rent Guidelines Board held a preliminary vote Thursday proposing a potential increase for 1 million rent-stabilized apartments across the five boroughs.
A Dutch-flagged cruise ship that was hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak reached Spain's Canary Islands early Sunday morning.
More than 100 people from a cruise ship dealing with an outbreak of the rare and deadly hantavirus are set to be disembarked.
Two New Jersey residents were potentially exposed to a person infected with hantavirus, according to health officials.
Three passengers have been evacuated from a cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak, as related cases are confirmed in Switzerland and South Africa.
The FDA announced its first authorization of fruit-flavored electronic cigarettes intended for adult smokers, a major policy shift after months of appeals to President Trump from the vaping industry.
"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.
Firefighters responded to Broadway's Eugene O'Neill Theater Monday morning after a blaze broke out.
The Knicks will play the winner of the Pistons-Cavaliers series in the Eastern Conference finals after sweeping the Sixers.
Brice Turang homered off David Bednar with two outs in the ninth inning, and the Brewers completed a three-game sweep of the Yankees with a 4-3 victory Sunday.
The Nets entered the draft lottery with a 14% chance of securing the No. 1 overall pick, tied for the best odds with the Wizards and Pacers.
The Milwaukee Brewers rallied past the New York Yankees 4-3 on Saturday.
The Arizona Diamondbacks beat the New York Mets 2-1 for a much-needed win on Saturday night.
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.
The Davis Center at the Harlem Meer is celebrating one year of providing year-round recreation space to New Yorkers while still spreading the word to residents.
Residents displaced by a deadly apartment building fire in Inwood say it was only a matter of time before their building went up in flames.
In New York City, where land is at a premium, a stockpile of pristine soil unearthed at construction sites helps lower emissions and support urban farmers.
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.
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CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock says our best chance for some rain is on Wednesday and Thursday.
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While the rush-hour trains will remain the same, there will be changes to many mid-day weekday departures. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
Video shows officers surrounding a car at Hollers and Pinkney avenues in the Eastchester section early Sunday morning. Seven people were taken into custody, with some of them issued summons. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
Lawmakers, community members and faith leaders gathered at Yellowstone Park in Forest Hills. Demonstrators vowed to stand up against the hate. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
