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 Chicago Cubs handed the New York Mets their 10th consecutive loss with a 4-2 victory on Saturday.
A large fire broke out in Union City, New Jersey, near 38th Street and Bergen Turnpike on Saturday.
Former President Barack Obama met privately with New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani before joining together to read to preschoolers at a child care center in the Bronx.
Prince Owusu scored on a penalty kick and added three assists to spark CF Montreal to a 4-1 victory over the Red Bulls on Saturday.
The New York Yankees rolled to a 13-4 rout of the Kansas City Royals on Saturday afternoon.
Recurring elevator problems are back and worse than ever at one New York City high-rise, according to tenants.
Singer-songwriter Gavin DeGraw turned to social media for help reconnecting with a New York City bartender after a memorable performance this week.
The murder case surrounding the 1979 disappearance of 6-year-old Etan Patz in NYC is on track for a third trial.
Air Canada said its flights from Toronto and Montreal to New York City's JFK will cease June 1 and resume Oct. 25.
A young Long Island man who overcame autism to graduate high school as valedictorian is now poised to graduate from Hofstra with top honors.
New York City's balmy weather proved to be record-breaking for the date of April 15.
Parts of the New York area could see record high temperatures during a summerlike stretch of weather this week.
A major warmup, featuring summer-like temperatures in the 80s, will take over the Eastern Seaboard beginning Monday.
New York City and the Tri-State Area are finally turning the corner to warmer weather this week.
When UConn plays Michigan for the NCAA Men's Basketball championship tonight in Indianapolis, there are a few places in New York City where fans can root on their schools.
A large fire broke out in Union City, New Jersey, near 38th Street and Bergen Turnpike on Saturday.
The Invasive Species Management Act outlaws the sale and spread of species, like the Bradford pear, Japanese barberry and running bamboo, in the Garden State.
Crews rushed to the scene on Jefferson Street, where witnesses said flames erupted from the roof and spread to neighboring buildings.
The New Jersey Transit Police Department conducted its annual emergency response drill Saturday at MetLife Stadium in preparation for the FIFA World Cup.
NJ Transit and the NYNJ Host Committee announced their plan for transportation and parking ahead of the FIFA World Cup games at MetLife Stadium.
A young Long Island man who overcame autism to graduate high school as valedictorian is now poised to graduate from Hofstra with top honors.
New York families rely on state records to make sure car purchases are legit, but what happens when those records are wrong?
A Marine Corps veteran is walking more than 100 miles from eastern Long Island to Staten Island to support a little girl battling cancer.
A Nassau County man faces multiple charges are he allegedly tried to lure an 11-year-old earlier this week.
Eisenhower Park in East Meadow, Long Island has reopened after a deadly gang-related shooting Wednesday night.
Former President Barack Obama met privately with New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani before joining together to read to preschoolers at a child care center in the Bronx.
The deal, approved by the FCC, would create a company that owns 265 television stations in 44 states and Washington, D.C.
President Trump spoke with CBS News Friday in a new telephone interview.
The wife of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has apologized for what she says were "harmful" social media posts she made as a teenager.
The federal government is withholding $73 million in highway funds from New York, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said Thursday.
Advocates fear New York state could be taking a step back when it comes to biomarker testing access for those with Medicaid.
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.
Singer-songwriter Gavin DeGraw turned to social media for help reconnecting with a New York City bartender after a memorable performance this week.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and his wife Rama Duwaji will not attend this year's Met Gala, sources said.
The Rock And Roll Hall of Fame unveiled its list of inductees for 2026, and it includes the Wu-Tang Clan, the legendary, local hip-hop collective.
Jury selection for Harvey Weinstein's rape retrial in a Manhattan courtroom began Tuesday. He is being accused of raping actress Jessica Mann in 2013.
Afrika Bambaataa, a rapper and producer, was best known for breakthrough tracks like 1982's "Planet Rock" and for founding the Universal Zulu Nation art collective.
The Chicago Cubs handed the New York Mets their 10th consecutive loss with a 4-2 victory on Saturday.
Prince Owusu scored on a penalty kick and added three assists to spark CF Montreal to a 4-1 victory over the Red Bulls on Saturday.
The New York Yankees rolled to a 13-4 rout of the Kansas City Royals on Saturday afternoon.
Ryan McMahon broke out of his season-long slump with a tiebreaking, two-run homer in the eighth inning as the Yankees beat the Royals 4-2 on Friday night.
Moisés Ballesteros, Nico Hoerner and Ian Happ homered, and the Chicago Cubs handed the Mets their ninth straight loss, pounding New York 12-4.
Recurring elevator problems are back and worse than ever at one New York City high-rise, according to tenants.
Students at M.S. 407 transform a barren space into a habitat for bees and butterflies, part of a broader city push to expand pollinator-friendly green spaces.
Brooklyn officials announced a first-of-its-kind initiative to build sensory rooms in every District 75 elementary school.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's administration unveiled a dramatic traffic redesign at Brooklyn's Grand Army Plaza.
New York City business owners are pushing on the State Legislature to pass Gov. Kathy Hochul's reforms that would roll back some of the climate legislation passed by New York state in 2019.
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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A large fire broke out in Union City, New Jersey, near 38th Street and Bergen Turnpike on Saturday.
An illegal car meetup took over a city block in Maspeth, Queens, early Saturday morning, a City Council member said.
A United Airlines flight from Chicago to LaGuardia was diverted after what the flight crew described as a "potential bomb." Flight 2092 landed in Pittsburgh with all passengers safely exiting the aircraft. CBS News New York's Christine Sloan reports.
Former President Obama joined Mayor Zohran Mamdani at a child care center in the Bronx on Saturday.
