Over 150 students shop for free prom attire at Washington Heights event
Dozens of students in Washington Heights were treated to free prom dresses and suits Saturday.
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Dozens of students in Washington Heights were treated to free prom dresses and suits Saturday.
Families gathered Sunday at the Washington Heights Y to bake a traditional staple of the holiday.
Earlier this year, crews painted over the colorful graffiti, leading to a lot of complaints from the community.
Earlier this year, the city painted over murals inside the 191st Street tunnel, upsetting community members.
Two children were among those injured, but they are expected to be OK.
A driver of a stolen car that mowed down several pedestrians in Washington Heights is facing charges.
The incident happened on Broadway near 190th Street at around 6 p.m. on Wednesday.
The incident happened at around 6 p.m. on Broadway near 190th Street on Wednesday night. CBS2's Lisa Rozner has the latest.
More than 6,000 runners were expected.
Fire marshals determined an electrical fire started in the ceiling on the third floor.
Investigators say a deadly fire Saturday morning in Washington Heights was accidental. CBS2's Leah Mishkin spoke with a lifelong resident of the apartment building who is now displaced.
Video shows flames pouring out of a 4th-floor window of the building on West 180th Street.
The students got a chance to see what it's like to be in front of the camera.
Sources say the Department of Homeland Security and NYPD personnel were targeting meth suppliers to the Harlem and Washington Heights area.
The action has many wondering why the community wasn't involved in the decision.
The action has many wondering why the community wasn't involved in the decision, CBS2's Vanessa Murdock reports.
About 30 campuses were represented at an HBCU Showcase at the Armory in Washington Heights.
Theater's biggest night will take place on June 11, 2023, and will air on CBS and stream live on Paramount+.
Broadway's biggest night is moving uptown. The Tony Awards will be broadcast live on CBS from the historic United Palace theater in Washington Heights. It's a first for the neighborhood. CBS2's Jessi Mitchell reports on the big change and the excitement.
The 76th annual Tony Awards will broadcast live from the United Palace Theatre.
One of the buildings has a 24-hour doorman and security cameras, but that didn't stop the suspect.
One of the buildings has a 24-hour doorman and security cameras, but that didn't stop the suspect, CBS2's Tim McNicholas reports.
Staff spent weeks making sure everyone who wanted to vote was prepared to cast a ballot.
As Election Day approaches, many who can't make it to the polls in person are likely making a plan to cast their ballot. CBS2's Jessi Mitchell shows us how a nonprofit nursing home in Washington Heights makes sure its voters' voices are heard.
The incident happened at 9 p.m. in front of a Wendy's at Broadway and 165th Street.
A rooftop fire in Midtown Manhattan sent black smoke into the air near the start of the St. Patrick's Day Parade.
Tens of thousands of customers lost power across the New York-New Jersey area as severe weather whipped through the region.
Israel says it killed Iran's top security official Ali Larijani, as America's European allies reject President Trump's demands for help in the Strait of Hormuz.
The 2026 St. Patrick's Day Parade is taking place Tuesday in Manhattan, with numerous street closures along the parade route.
A long-time New York City driver says he monitored his E-ZPass account and paid his tolls, but he was still hit with huge late fees.
A rooftop fire in Midtown Manhattan sent black smoke into the air near the start of the St. Patrick's Day Parade.
Tens of thousands of customers lost power across the New York-New Jersey area as severe weather whipped through the region.
The 2026 St. Patrick's Day Parade is taking place Tuesday in Manhattan, with numerous street closures along the parade route.
A long-time New York City driver says he monitored his E-ZPass account and paid his tolls, but he was still hit with huge late fees.
The Rev. Al Sharpton is calling on New York City to help protect the Merchant's House Museum in Manhattan after a recent discovery revealed connections to the Underground Railroad.
The New York City area will be under a wind advisory Monday with periods of heavy rain and severe thunderstorms expected across the region.
The New York area is in for a mild weekend before the weather takes a turn to start the work week.
It will be rainy on Thursday morning, and the weather will change to snow as temperatures drop across the Tri-State Area.
Thunderstorms are expected in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut this weekend after severe weather hit the Midwest.
Periods of rain will move through the New York area Thursday, but spring temperatures are on the way for the weekend.
Tens of thousands of customers lost power across the New York-New Jersey area as severe weather whipped through the region.
Michael B. Jordan's best actor win at Sunday night's Academy Awards resonated at his alma mater, Arts High School in Newark.
Jeanne Hengemuhle has made history as the first woman in charge of the New Jersey State Police.
A Palestinian woman who had been living and working in Paterson, New Jersey, has been released after a year in ICE custody in Texas, her legal team says.
Older adults in New Jersey recorded the highest number of suspected overdose deaths in 2025, according to the New Jersey Department of Health.
Tens of thousands of customers lost power across the New York-New Jersey area as severe weather whipped through the region.
Ten people and six vehicles were involved in the fatal accident on Long Island, according to New York State Police. Two people in their 80s were killed.
St. John's, Hofstra and LIU are playing in the 2026 NCAA men's basketball tournament as March Madness gets in full swing.
Prosecutors said Matthew Smith fended off efforts to hand over his car keys before the crash that killed Nassau County police officer Patricia Espinosa.
A Manorville breeder was charged with animal neglect after dogs and puppies were allegedly left alone in poor conditions as a blizzard struck New York.
A long-time New York City driver says he monitored his E-ZPass account and paid his tolls, but he was still hit with huge late fees.
Jeanne Hengemuhle has made history as the first woman in charge of the New Jersey State Police.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani is moving to lower the speed limit around hundreds of schools in New York City as part of a major escalation of the Vision Zero initiative.
A judge blocked a set of changes to the childhood vaccine schedule recommended by allies of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, dealing a setback to the Trump administration's efforts to overhaul federal vaccine policy.
With oil markets paralyzed by the U.S.-Iran war, the Trump administration says it could escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz — a massive undertaking that experts say could already be in the preparatory stages.
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.
New Jersey Sen. Andy Kim is opening up about his father's Alzheimer's diagnosis in hopes of helping others struggling like him to care for their loved ones.
A new study shows toxic forever chemicals known as PFAS may be entering the food chain on Long Island through contaminated soil, water and air.
Michael B. Jordan's best actor win at Sunday night's Academy Awards resonated at his alma mater, Arts High School in Newark.
"One Battle After Another" took home several big awards, including Best Picture, Best Director and the newly created Best Casting.
Hollywood's biggest stars were honored at the 98th annual Academy Awards on Sunday. Here is what to know and how to watch the 2026 Oscars.
Legendary New York City television news anchor Ernie Anastos has died. His wife says he died early Thursday morning of pneumonia.
Ballerina Misty Copeland responded to controversial comments made by actor Timothée Chalamet when he appeared to dismiss the significance of ballet and opera, saying, "No one cares."
Jack Hughes had three assists, and the Devils dented the Bruins' playoff chances by beating them 4-3 in overtime Monday night.
Deni Avdija and Toumani Camara each scored 18 points, and the Trail Blazers coasted to 114-95 victory over the Nets on Monday night.
Alex Laferriere had a goal and two assists to lead the Los Angeles Kings to a 4-1 win over the New York Rangers on Monday night.
The Jets will receive a 2027 sixth-round draft pick from the Chiefs and pick up $7 million of Fields' guaranteed $10 million salary.
The top 16 seeds in the 68-team women's NCAA field will host first- and second-round games, with the regional rounds being played at two neutral sites for the fourth straight year.
The Rev. Al Sharpton is calling on New York City to help protect the Merchant's House Museum in Manhattan after a recent discovery revealed connections to the Underground Railroad.
A Harlem school is teaching students how to love, honor and care for their natural hair.
The NYC DEP has announced plans to clean Flushing Creek with chlorine, sparking outrage among some environmentalists.
Neighbors and local businesses in Long Island City, Queens, say rental trucks parked on streets are impacting daily operations.
Erik Lochtefeld is back to acting and marathon training after a glioblastoma diagnosis and complex surgery at NYU Langone.
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 Tony Sadiku says Wednesday will be another chilly day, with temperatures barely reaching 40. However, we'll see the 50s again by Friday.
Tens of thousand of people decked out in green lined the street in Midtown Manhattan. CBS News New York's Dave Carlin reports.
Friends, loved ones and former colleagues gathered at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in New Rochelle on Tuesday to pay their respects to the beloved TV news anchor, who died last week of pneumonia at the age of 82.
Four people, including a 3-year-old boy, were killed in the blaze at a three-story building on College Point Boulevard. CBS News New York's Jessica Moore reports.
CBS News New York's Christine Sloan on Tuesday went to Metuchen, where one tree split open a home's upstairs bedroom.
