San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama plays chess with fans in NYC park
San Antonio Spurs star player Victor Wembanyama played chess with fans in Washington Square Park on Saturday.
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San Antonio Spurs star player Victor Wembanyama played chess with fans in Washington Square Park on Saturday.
NBA star Victor Wembanyama played chess with fans in Washington Square Park while the San Antonio Spurs were in town to play the Knicks and Nets.
Timothée Chalamet surprised the crowd at his own look-alike contest Sunday at Washington Square Park in Manhattan.
Timothée Chalamet surprised the crowd at his own look-alike contest at Washington Square Park in Manhattan.
Fans of former One Direction member Liam Payne held a memorial at Washington Square Park on Saturday to honor the late pop star.
A memorial for former One Direction member Liam Payne was held at Washington Square Park on Saturday. He died earlier this week at age 31. CBS News New York's Alecia Reid spoke with fans who are mourning the loss.
The Illinois woman was fatally shot by a sheriff’s deputy more than two weeks ago. There has been outrage over her killing across the country, including in New York City. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal has the story.
Hundreds protested Sunday in Lower Manhattan over the death of Sonya Massey, the Illinois woman shot and killed by a sheriff's deputy.
Massey, 36, was shot and killed a police deputy inside her own Illinois home back on July 6, sparking outrage across the country. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal has the story.
Sonya Massey, a 36-year-old mother of two, was fatally shot by a sheriff's deputy inside her own Illinois home on July 6.
Hundreds gathered Thursday night to pay tribute to the 36-year-old mother of two, who was fatally shot earlier this month by a sheriff's deputy inside her own Illinois home. CBS News New York's Jenna DeAngelis reports.
Pro-Palestinian protesters marched to Washington Square Park Thursday after police set up barricades to prevent them from gathering inside Grand Central Terminal.
Pro-Palestinian protests continued across New York City on Friday. Here are the latest details about demonstrations at local schools and throughout the city.
Protesters from NYU began marching towards Washington Square Park on Friday afternoon. Dan Rice reports from Chopper 2.
Demonstrators are gathering in Washington Square Park on Sunday to honor those being held hostage by Hamas and mark 100 days since the Oct. 7 attack on Israel.
Demonstrators gather in Washington Square Park on Sunday to honor those being held hostage by Hamas, marking 100 days since the Oct. 7 attack on Israel. CBS New York's Zinnia Maldonado reports.
A rally was held at Washington Square Park on Saturday calling for justice for inmates who have died on Rikers Island. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/49JZfDq
New York University students marched onto city streets and into Washington Square Park, where a rally was held.
Students from campuses across the country took part in a national student walkout in support of Palestinians on Wednesday. CBS New York's Jennifer Bisram reports from Washington Square Park, where New York University students marched. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/45Rod0d
Although tensions were high, these were peaceful demonstrations.
As the war in Israel continues to intensify, so do demonstrations. Supporters from both sides staged dueling rallies in Washington Square Park on Tuesday. CBS New York's Alecia Reid reports. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/45BIDu4
As the war in Israel continues to intensify, so do demonstrations. Supports from both sides staged dueling rallies in New York City on Tuesday. CBS New York's Alecia Reid reports from Washington Square Park. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/45BIDu4
The war between Israel and Hamas has sparked numerous rallies in the Tri-State Area. Tuesday, dueling demonstrations were held in Washington Square Park. CBS New York's Alecia Reid reports. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/45BIDu4
As the Israel-Hamas war intensifies, rallies in the Tri-State Area continue. Dueling rallies were held in Washington Square Park on Tuesday afternoon. CBS New York's Alecia Reid reports. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/45BIDu4
The group called for the de-escalation of tensions between Israel and Palestine.
A jury has found two men guilty on all counts of trying to kill Iranian dissident Masih Alinejad, who works as a journalist and lives in New York City.
Mayor Eric Adams says one of the four new community jails being built to replace Rikers will now be dedicated to inmates with mental health issues.
Mayor Eric Adams has named attorney Randy Mastro as his first deputy mayor, a controversial pick who also served in the Giuliani administration.
The new sinkhole on Rt. 80 in Wharton, N.J. is creating even more concern for local residents and businesses there.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and the MTA are facing down a new federal deadline to end congestion pricing in NYC.
A jury has found two men guilty on all counts of trying to kill Iranian dissident Masih Alinejad, who works as a journalist and lives in New York City.
Mayor Eric Adams says one of the four new community jails being built to replace Rikers will now be dedicated to inmates with mental health issues.
Mayor Eric Adams has named attorney Randy Mastro as his first deputy mayor, a controversial pick who also served in the Giuliani administration.
The new sinkhole on Rt. 80 in Wharton, N.J. is creating even more concern for local residents and businesses there.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and the MTA are facing down a new federal deadline to end congestion pricing in NYC.
Today is the first day of spring, and NYC and N.J. are expecting some rainy weather as the equinox arrives.
Stormy weather arrived overnight around the NYC area, bringing heavy rain and high winds.
We have a First Alert Weather Day coming our way, starting Sunday afternoon.
Gusts between 30-40 mph combined with dry fuels and low humidity levels will lead to a continued risk of wildfire development through the rest of the weekend.
A wind advisory is in effect for New York City and the surrounding area Friday due to gusts of up to 50 mph.
Today is the first day of spring, and NYC and N.J. are expecting some rainy weather as the equinox arrives.
Plans to close and consolidate schools in Middletown, New Jersey, have angered parents and students who feel blindsided by the news.
Another sinkhole on Rt. 80 in Wharton, N.J. has the highway closed in both directions, forcing drivers to follow detours around the area.
Witnesses cited in court documents said Lumberton Mayor Gina LaPlaca drove across multiple lanes and almost hit a utility pole.
Mercy House, a ministry of the Archdiocese of Newark, hosted a big celebration for mothers-to-be in need. It's the first time it has hosted one.
Gabby Petito's grandmother announced a new fundraiser in her granddaughter's name Wednesday to mark what would have been Petito's 26th birthday.
Hempstead was once one of the most active business districts on Long Island. It now appears to be on the way to recovery.
Three Long Island fire departments that displayed the Confederate flag have now reached a settlement over alleged discrimination.
It's been four years since an acid attack left a Long Island college student disfigured. Nafiah Ikram was attacked in her Elmont driveway.
As Americans live longer, there's a dire need to create an age-friendly health care system. But right now, there aren't enough doctors specializing in geriatrics to care for older adults.
Mayor Eric Adams says one of the four new community jails being built to replace Rikers will now be dedicated to inmates with mental health issues.
Mayor Eric Adams has named attorney Randy Mastro as his first deputy mayor, a controversial pick who also served in the Giuliani administration.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and the MTA are facing down a new federal deadline to end congestion pricing in NYC.
New York's top court struck down Thursday a New York City law that would have let non-citizens vote in municipal elections.
Beginning March 31, those who cannot verify their identity over the agency's online service will be required to visit an agency field office in person.
Nestlé USA cites consumer complaints, including "one potential choking incident" for recalling products sold nationwide.
A New Jersey family says they would be heavily impacted by any proposed cuts to Medicaid.
As Americans live longer, there's a dire need to create an age-friendly health care system. But right now, there aren't enough doctors specializing in geriatrics to care for older adults.
Saturday marks five years since New York City announced citywide lockdowns due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Two cats in separate New York City households have tested positive for bird flu, the city health department says.
Tracy Morgan had a health scare and was seen getting sick during the Knicks-Heat game Monday at Madison Square Garden in NYC.
Sean "Diddy" Combs' trial for federal sex trafficking charges will begin a week later than expected, a judge in Manhattan ruled Friday.
Celebrities like Laurence Fishburne, Mark Ruffalo and Matthew Broderick were among those rallying Saturday to keep a 135-year-old church and theater space on the Upper West Side open.
Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa were found dead in their home last week in a gated community in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
The FIFA World Cup final will have a halftime show for the first time in history when it comes to New Jersey's MetLife Stadium in 2026.
The San Antonio Spurs upended the New York Knicks 120-105 on Wednesday night.
Baylor Scheierman scored a career-high 20 points, Kristaps Porzingas had 25 points and the Boston Celtics beat the Brooklyn Nets 104-96 on Tuesday night.
Nazem Kadri and Matt Coronato scored first-period goals and the Flames beat the Rangers 2-1 on Tuesday night.
Pierre Engvall scored the tiebreaking goal in New York's four-goal third period, and the Islanders rallied to beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-2.
Tracy Morgan had a health scare and was seen getting sick during the Knicks-Heat game Monday at Madison Square Garden in NYC.
Yankee Stadium has unveiled new dining menu items ahead of the upcoming season.
Tensions are sparking in southern Brooklyn as residents learn of lithium-ion battery energy storage systems moving into vacant storefronts and lots along industrial corridors, many just steps from residential homes.
At Bronx Charter School for the Arts, students aren't the only ones learning a few lessons.
This Woman's History Month, we're remembering the woman who brought the construction of the Brooklyn Bridge across the finish line.
Residents in parts of Queens say neighborhood streets are being treated like a parking lot for trucks, with trash accumulating among commercial vehicles left on the roadside.
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.
Tens of thousands of people flooded Manhattan streets on June 2, 2024 for the 60th annual Israel Day on Fifth Parade.
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."
Rafat Amirov and Polad Omaroy, both allegedly members of the Russian mob, will be sentenced in September and are facing decades behind bars. CBS News New York's Kristine Johnson reports.
Adams and new First Deputy Mayor Randy Mastro wasted no time announcing a plan to close Rikers Island and create a community jail for inmates with mental health issues. CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
Reporter Elijah Westbrook joins CBS New York to discuss congestion pricing and what's next for drivers.
Dr. Tim Coetzee, President and CEO of National Multiple Sclerosis Society joins CBS New York to discuss the month.
Jack Lester, council for New Yorkers Against Congestion Pricing Tax joins CBS New York to breakdown what legal actions will take place if congestion pricing doesn't end on the federal mandated date.
