Second Avenue Subway Line Faces First Commuter Rush Since Opening
It took nearly 100 years from conception to completion, but after a couple of days to get out the kinks, commuters are finally benefitting.
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It took nearly 100 years from conception to completion, but after a couple of days to get out the kinks, commuters are finally benefitting.
The biggest New Year's Eve countdown in New York City may not be in Times Square, but rather on Second Avenue.
An Upper East Side man has had enough of his neighbor's holiday music and is threatening to sue to stop it.
Lawyer Nick Wilder is suing his neighbor, socialite Lisa Maria Falcone, for setting up what he says is nonstop holiday music blaring from a display outside of his apartment building on East 67th Street.
Clarence Copeland, 54, has been charged with robbery in the second degree. Police say he followed a 54 year old woman into the vestibule of her residence on East 67th Street and demanded her bag.
Police say the man followed a 54-year-old female inside of her residence located in the vicinity of East 67th Street, where he demanded her bag before punching her in the face and body.
Police are searching for a man who tried to steal an elderly woman's purse on the Upper East Side Friday evening.
A 66-year-old woman was in critical condition late Monday after being struck by a vehicle on the Upper East Side.
Two men armed with guns entered a store on Madison Avenue between 62nd and 63rd streets and smashed the display cases.
In a hospital room on the Upper East Side, Gary Tonge came face to face with Michel Mroue, one of the men who came to his rescue when he fell after taking medication for an allergic reaction.
A suspect was arrested and charged Sunday with attacking and beating an 85-year-old man in an Upper East Side park.
There was a warning Friday, to hospital patients -- your belongings may not be as secure as you think -- according to one Upper East Side man.
Firefighters used a rare rope rescue to save 81-year-old resident Jimmy Duffy from the six-alarm blaze, which broke around 3:30 a.m. Thursday at 324 East 93rd Street.
Firefighter Jim Lee, harnessed to a rope, dangled over the flames that poured out of 324 East 93rd Street to save a man who was trapped on the fifth floor.
Police on Wednesday were asking for help from the public in finding a suspect who attacked an 85-year-old man on the Upper East Side.
An Upper East Side father claims a man tried to snatch his 5-month-old son from his stroller while they were out for a walk Sunday afternoon.
The 16-year-old victim told police he was trying to exit a 6 train at the East 96th Street station when the man blocked him and displayed a knife.
The victim and his 56-year-old wife were walking at 76th and Fifth Avenue at around 12:30 a.m. when they the group.
A man accused of attacking two people with feces on the Upper East Side this past summer has been deemed unfit to stand trial.
A serial arson suspect on the Upper East Side has business owners worried for the safety of their stores.
Some residents who live in the Upper East Side are outraged that Citibike is rolling into their neighborhood.
A man has managed to get by doormen and locks to get thousands of dollars in pricey jewelry from apartments on the Upper East Side for the the last two July fourths.
Police said the 42-year-old man was taken into custody at a Brooklyn homeless shelter. His name has not been released.
Police said a man was seen on video grabbing a woman from behind before shoving a bag of feces down her pants.
You may have spotted "Mr. Pink" on buildings or hiding between them in New York City's Flatiron District.
A Long Island nurse was seen on a nanny camera hitting a non-verbal child that he was caring for, leaving bruises on the boy's body.
Federal prosecutors are investigating Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey for allegedly impeding immigration agents, sources told CBS News, an extraordinary escalation in the Trump administration's clash with Democratic leaders.
New York City Council Speaker Julie Menin announced a five-point plan to combat hate crimes against Jewish New Yorkers.
David Grullon Jr. killed a 34-year-old Connecticut man after he fired a gun and the bullet went through the wall.
You may have spotted "Mr. Pink" on buildings or hiding between them in New York City's Flatiron District.
New York City Council Speaker Julie Menin announced a five-point plan to combat hate crimes against Jewish New Yorkers.
New York City Comptroller Mark Levine said NYC faces a budget shortfall of $2.2 billion this fiscal year, and $10.4 billion in FY2027.
The New Jersey man convicted of driving drunk and killing four people at a Fourth of July celebration in Manhattan will spend at least 24 years in state prison.
A woman was struck and killed in a hit-and-run in Brownsville, Brooklyn Friday morning. It appears she was dragged for nearly two blocks.
David Grullon Jr. killed a 34-year-old Connecticut man after he fired a gun and the bullet went through the wall.
Light-to-moderate snow in the forecast has led the CBS News New York Weather Team to issue a First Alert Weather Day.
Two men posing as Amazon delivery workers held a Connecticut homeowner at gunpoint while robbing him and his wife, police said.
Wednesday night, things begin to change. Showers linger, and areas well north and west may pick up some light snow.
Police in Danbury, Connecticut, are actively looking for a man who they believe fired a deadly gunshot that traveled through a wall and killed his neighbor.
New Jersey officials are warning residents to be careful after a resident reported their small dog was possibly attacked by a coyote.
Light-to-moderate snow in the forecast has led the CBS News New York Weather Team to issue a First Alert Weather Day.
A data company is finding that some Airbnb hosts in New Jersey are charging a lot for the time period around upcoming World Cup matches.
A pastor in Morristown, New Jersey, says community members are too afraid to go outside after recent ICE activity.
Jersey City Mayor Steven Fulop is reflecting on his public career as he moves to New York for his next job.
A Long Island nurse was seen on a nanny camera hitting a non-verbal child that he was caring for, leaving bruises on the boy's body.
Light-to-moderate snow in the forecast has led the CBS News New York Weather Team to issue a First Alert Weather Day.
A federal judge ruled the Empire Wind project can move forward while he considers the merits of the Trump administration's order to suspend it.
Hochul said she would commit $1.7 billion in the next budget to expand child care in New York in her 2026 state of the state address.
Wednesday night, things begin to change. Showers linger, and areas well north and west may pick up some light snow.
New York City Council Speaker Julie Menin announced a five-point plan to combat hate crimes against Jewish New Yorkers.
New York City Comptroller Mark Levine said NYC faces a budget shortfall of $2.2 billion this fiscal year, and $10.4 billion in FY2027.
Denmark, Greenland and other NATO allies remain staunchly opposed to President Trump's efforts to acquire Greenland.
Hochul said she would commit $1.7 billion in the next budget to expand child care in New York in her 2026 state of the state address.
Venezuelan opposition leader María Machado previously said she wanted to "share" the prize for removing Nicolás Maduro from power.
Negotiators for major New York City hospitals and the state nurses union returned to the bargaining table as the city's largest nurses strike enters a fifth day.
Nurses continue to hold the picket line as the largest nurses' strike in New York City history is on its third day with no end in sight.
Nurses say health care benefits and workplace safety are their main reasons for striking, and are refusing to go back to work until their demands are met.
Loved ones of patients at hospitals in New York City are concerned about care as nurses continue to strike due to failed contract negotiations on Monday.
The New York State Nurses Association said it called for the strike as negotiations stalled with the city's wealthiest hospitals.
John Forté, the Grammy-nominated musician known for his work with the Fugees, was found dead in his home in Massachusetts.
The 2026 Golden Globes honored the standouts in both film and television from last year. See the full list of winners and nominees.
Here is everything you need to know about how to watch and stream the 2026 Golden Globes.
Bob Weir wrote or co-wrote and sang lead vocals on Grateful Dead classics including "Sugar Magnolia," "One More Saturday Night" and "Mexicali Blues."
Video of an angry confrontation during intermission at a performance of "Mamma Mia!" on Broadway is going viral on social media.
Infielder Bo Bichette and the New York Mets have agreed to a $126 million, 3-year contract, a source tells The Associated Press.
Ilya Sorokin made 35 saves for his NHL-leading fifth shutout of the season as the New York Islanders edged the Edmonton Oilers 1-0 on Thursday night.
Jimmy Butler had 32 points and eight rebounds, Stephen Curry warmed up in the second half to finish with 27 points and seven assists, and the Golden State Warriors beat the New York Knicks 126-113 on Thursday night.
Authorities said the alleged scheme involved 39 players, 17 different NCAA Division I men's basketball teams and 29 games.
Negotiations are ongoing, but John Harbaugh is expected to end up coaching the New York Giants.
A group in Queens has banded together to revive landlines and give their children a simpler way to socialize.
A city-approved plan to rezone a stretch of Atlantic Avenue is expected to bring thousands of new apartments to Brooklyn, but tenant advocates say the deal falls short for lower-income residents and could accelerate displacement.
A three-year pilot run by the Brooklyn Justice Initiative and the Mayor's Office of Criminal Justice aims to improve court compliance and reduce recidivism by meeting participants where they live.
Harlem native Teyana Taylor wins her first major acting honor at the 83rd Golden Globes Awards for her performance in Paul Thomas Anderson's "One Battle After Another." Locals say it's a win for the whole neighborhood.
Legislation would protect and expand hunger programs and improve benefit security as New York pantries see rising demand.
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 Lonnie Quinn has your First Alert Forecast for January 16 at 5:45 p.m.
The Connecticut man charged with manslaughter for killing his neighbor claims it was an accident. CBS News New York's Tony Aiello reports.
A woman was killed early Friday morning when police say a driver hit her and kept going. Investigators are still looking for the driver. CBS News New York's Hannah Kliger reports.
A sprinkle of color and whimsy has been added to New York City's Flatiron District, lifting spirits up even after the holidays. CBS News New York's Kristie Keleshian introduces us to Mr. Pink.
New Jersey officials are warning residents to be cautious after a potential coyote attack on a small dog.
