Help Make Christmas Dreams Come True: 'Operation Santa' Underway In New York City
Would you like to help make someone's dreams come true this Christmas?
Would you like to help make someone's dreams come true this Christmas?
Seven-day delivery will run from Nov. 17 through Christmas Day in response to anticipated growing demands.
Imagine a Christmas with no presents. Now imagine being a child at Christmas with no presents.
A New Jersey soldier who had been the nation's oldest living recipient of the Medal of Honor before his death last month is among those being honored with a U.S. postage stamp.
Police are warning homeowners about a series of unsolved thefts in Old Bethpage, Farmingdale and Bethpage.
A law created in 1909 prohibits the United States Postal Service from delivering alcohol to consumers and Schumer said he will move to end those restrictions in an upcoming bill regarding the future of the struggling agency.
Neither snow, nor rain, nor heat, nor gloom of night will keep a postal carrier from delivering your mail. But lack of money might.
A ceremony was held Thursday at Woodlawn Cemetery in the Bronx to give the rare distinction of National Historic Landmark status to a grave site.
The Postal Service said in February that it planned to cut back in August to five-day-a-week deliveries for everything except packages, as a way to hold down losses.
In an announcement Wednesday, postmaster general and CEO Patrick R. Donahoe said the Saturday mail cutback will begin the week of Aug. 5.
The celebration will include remarks from Caroline Kennedy, whose mother Jacqueline is credited with saving Grand Central from the wrecking ball. A centennial fanfare will also be performed by the West Point Brass Ensemble.
Some shoppers were looking for more than just bargains at the Roosevelt Field Mall in Garden City on Thursday.
After hearing the stories about people needing jobs in the Rockaways, the United States Postal Service on Long Island called the WCBS 880 newsroom to say they need paid help as a number of people are about to retire.
The U.S. Postal Service has established a unique Post Office Box to allow the public to send condolences to those affected by the tragedy in Newtown, Conn. last Friday.
More than a month after superstorm Sandy ravaged the city, its post office is back in business and residents couldn't be more grateful.
Fewer people are mailing letters or bills and four out of ten stamps are now bought at grocery and drug stores. That's why they're considering closing a mail processing center in Teterboro and shifting duties to their Kearny center.
You may have noticed someone lurking around your street after normal business hours. No need for alarm. It's just your postal carrier. The U.S. Postal Service is delivering mail after dark as a way to cut down on its debt.
Police say that the two would drive around and when they saw packages delivered by UPS or the United States Postal Service, they would run up to the doorsteps and steal the holiday gifts.
The holiday season is in full swing and you can become a hero by helping the United States Postal Service in "Operation Santa."
There are over 1,000 workers at the processing and distribution center in Flushing, Queens and many don't know what this means for them.
It's a classic urban dilemma: you have a package coming that needs a signature, but you can't be there and don't have a doorman. So, what do you do?
State-wide, New York is poised to lose 112 post offices. New Jersey is set to lose 50; Connecticut will lose 15. Some 3,600 post offices are expected to be shuttered across the country.
The Postal Service is considering closing more than 1 in 10 of its retail outlets.
The plan calls for moving operations at the Manor Road Processing Center on Staten Island to Manhattan and Brooklyn. The process is likely to delay the time it takes for residents to get their mail.
The stamp may have been issued to stir feelings of national pride, but instead it has stirred up controversy.
Juan Soto had his first multihomer game with the Yankees, Luis Gil struck out a career-high 14 and New York beat the Chicago White Sox 6-1 to extend its winning streak to a season-high six games.
Amtrak Train 281 was traveling from New York City to Niagara Falls.
Saturday won't be entirely dry, but it's definitely not a washout either!
A New York City councilmember has introduced the Fairness in Apartment Rental Expenses Act, aiming to cut down broker fees for renters.
Pascal Siakam scored 25 points and Myles Turner added 17 points to help the Indiana Pacers turned the tables on New York with a 116-103 victory to even the Eastern Conference semifinal at 3-3.
Saturday won't be entirely dry, but it's definitely not a washout either!
A New York City councilmember has introduced the Fairness in Apartment Rental Expenses Act, aiming to cut down broker fees for renters.
Traffic safety advocates in Brooklyn say the redesign of McGuinness Boulevard is inadequate, and they want changes to be implemented.
Members of a mutual aid organization were arrested on May 11 for distributing food without a permit in Harlem.
A firefighter collapsed while responding to a Bronx house fire Friday, and fire officials say a "miracle drug" likely saved his life.
Saturday won't be entirely dry, but it's definitely not a washout either!
Today's weather looks to be the pick of the week, as skies clear and temperatures climb.
Temperatures around New York and New Jersey will rebound nicely Monday, as highs reach the upper 60s and low 70s.
Mother's Day was mostly a gloomy day in New York City and across the Tri-State Area.
Sunday night may offer a chance to see the northern lights in suburban areas of New York City after an "extreme" geomagnetic storm reached Earth on Friday.
Saturday won't be entirely dry, but it's definitely not a washout either!
Today's weather looks to be the pick of the week, as skies clear and temperatures climb.
A federal judge is considering if lawsuits against NYC congestion pricing should proceed after hours of arguments from people suing to stop the new tolls.
A doctor from New Jersey is one of more than a dozen volunteers who are stranded at a hospital in Gaza and calling on the U.S. government to get them home.
The Giants plan to wear their new "Century Red" uniform up to twice during the 2024 season.
Saturday won't be entirely dry, but it's definitely not a washout either!
A federal judge is considering if lawsuits against NYC congestion pricing should proceed after hours of arguments from people suing to stop the new tolls.
Eight Cricket World Cup matches will be held at Nassau County's International Cricket Stadium in June 2024.
There's an intense debate on whether to arm school security after Farmingdale schools became the latest on Long Island to plan to hire armed guards.
Mother's Day was mostly a gloomy day in New York City and across the Tri-State Area.
A federal judge is considering if lawsuits against NYC congestion pricing should proceed after hours of arguments from people suing to stop the new tolls.
The FBI seized 11 one-ounce gold bars, two one-kilogram gold bars and $486,461 from the New Jersey Democrat's home.
Michael Cohen, the key witness in the case against former President Donald Trump, faced questions from defense attorneys taking aim at his credibility.
President Biden and former President Donald Trump agreed Thursday to presidential debates on June 27 and Sept. 3.
Sen. Bob Menendez of New Jersey is accused of trading his influence and power to foreign governments.
Leonette Belfield-Carson, whose daughter Jalissa Nadine Carson died of cancer, is now an advocate for other moms with children battling cancer.
A new report from New Jersey's Department of Health shows lead levels in children are dropping but not gone.
Kyle McMorrow was just 36 years old when he suffered a stroke last year. He woke up with neck pain one day, not realizing what was happening.
Panera is phasing out a highly caffeinated selection of lemonade beverages that's at the center of several lawsuits.
Hormel Foods says potentially contaminated products were shipped to Publix and Dollar Tree distribution warehouses.
A six-footer with an ample black mustache, Dabney Coleman made his mark in numerous popular films.
The 2016 footage, which was obtained and published by CNN, appears to show the rap mogul hitting, dragging and kicking the singer known as Cassie.
A 50-year-old man is charged with assault after actor Steve Buscemi was punched in an apparent random attack in New York City.
Jim Parsons and Mayim Bialik are reprising their roles from "Big Bang Theory" in part one of the "Young Sheldon" series finale.
Caitlin Clark struggled early in her WNBA debut before finishing with 20 points and 10 turnovers as the Indiana Fever fell to the Connecticut Sun 92-71.
Juan Soto had his first multihomer game with the Yankees, Luis Gil struck out a career-high 14 and New York beat the Chicago White Sox 6-1 to extend its winning streak to a season-high six games.
Pascal Siakam scored 25 points and Myles Turner added 17 points to help the Indiana Pacers turned the tables on New York with a 116-103 victory to even the Eastern Conference semifinal at 3-3.
Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton homered, Nestor Cortes won for the first time in 5 1/2 weeks and the New York Yankees beat the Chicago White Sox 4-2 for their fifth straight victory.
New York dropped to 20-24, losing for the sixth time in eight games and falling four games under .500 for the first time since a 1-5 start. The Mets have been shut out five times.
Raquinho, the raccoon who interrupted Wednesday night's match between the Philadelphia Union and NYCFC is depicted on a Topps trading card.
Traffic safety advocates in Brooklyn say the redesign of McGuinness Boulevard is inadequate, and they want changes to be implemented.
Maimonides Medical Center in Borough Park neighbors two communities that house a large Asian American population.
A Thai community is thriving along Woodside Avenue in Elmhurst, Queens.
Big Reuse says the lot helps take in 2 million pounds of food scraps and yard waste annually to create compost.
The River Garden in West Farms is a place that nurtures home-grown opportunities and curiosity.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
The 50th Annual Village Halloween Parade drew massive crowds, celebrating the theme "Upside/Down:Inside/OUT."
As much of the northeast experiences heavy rains, parts of New York City are beginning to flood.
Thousands of people flooded Union Square on Friday for a PlayStation giveaway promoted by livestreamer Kai Cenat.
A crane went up in flames high above Manhattan, then partially collapsed onto the street below.
New York City is home to more architects and designers per capita than any other city in the world, by far. Ilene Shaw shares more about the 5-borough design festival with CBS New York's Elaine Quijano and Doug Williams.
The team's coach was killed and a teammate was held hostage in Gaza for months, but the players find comfort and camaraderie on the court.
Craig Allen has the Tri-State Area's latest First Alert Forecast on CBS2 News This Morning.
New York Road Runners says nearly 100 Brooklyn-based run clubs are represented and there are runners of all ages this year. CBS New York's Kristie Keleshian reports.
Chef Salil Mehta New York City's resturant is first Malaysian restaurant to earn a Michelin star. His mission is to shine a spotlight on the flavors of the region.