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Winter storm watch with snow in the forecast for NYC and beyond this Sunday
All eyes are fixed on a developing coastal storm over the weekend with snow impacts increasingly likely for New York and Tri-State Area.
Supreme Court strikes down most of Trump's tariffs in major defeat
The Supreme Court on Friday ruled President Trump does not have the authority to unilaterally impose sweeping tariffs under a federal emergency powers law.
NYPD officers charged with covering up drunk driving crash, officials say
Prosecutors charged two NYPD officers with covering up a drunk driving crash by manipulating their body cameras.
NewYork-Presbyterian, striking nurses reach tentative agreement
NYSNA has reached a tentative contract agreement with NewYork-Presbyterian, signaling a potential end to the longest nurses strike in New York City history.
Trump says he's considering limited military strike on Iran
"I guess I can say I am considering that," President Trump told reporters when asked about the possibility of a limited strike on Iran.
Teens arrested in connection with boy who fell down NYC bridge shaft
Two teens were arrested in connection with the incident where a 16-year-old fell 50 feet into a shaft of the Queensboro Bridge in New York City.
Deadly crash on Long Island Expressway prompts snowplow protocol investigation
Police are investigating whether snowplow practices were properly followed after a crash killed a 50-year-old man on the Long Island Expressway.
See where homeowners pay the highest property taxes by county and state
The median property tax bill in the U.S. soared 30% between 2019 and 2024, compounding the financial pressures on millions of Americans.
N.J. high school principal accused of threatening students over ICE protest
Tensions are high in Elizabeth, New Jersey, where some families say the school board is ignoring their concerns about increased ICE activity in the community.
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Author April Reynolds on her new book "The Shape of Dreams," set in East Harlem
"The Shape of Dreams" focuses on three women linked by tragedy and the crack epidemic in the 1980s
NYSNA, NewYork–Presbyterian reach tentative deal to end strike
After six weeks, the historic New York City nurses strike may be over as the union nears a deal with the last remaining hospital. CBS News New York's Jennifer Bisram reports.
Supreme Court strikes down President Trump's sweeping tariffs
President Trump's signature economic policy was dealt a major blow by the justices. CBS News New York's Doug Williams reports.
1 dead after car crash in Woodbridge, N.J., officials say
Officials said one person died after a car crash that happened around midnight in Woodbridge, New Jersey.
Snow in the forecast for NYC this Sunday
CBS News New York's John Elliott has a look at the First Alert Weather forecast.
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First Alert Weather
Snow in the forecast for NYC this Sunday
CBS News New York's John Elliott has a look at the First Alert Weather forecast.
First Alert Weather 101: Have a meteorologist visit your classroom!
From the science of forecasting to weather safety – First Alert Weather 101 is an interactive way to get students thinking about STEM. There's also a chance your students might be on TV.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani
Mayor Mamdani criticized for refusing to hire 5,000 new NYPD officers
Mayor Zohran Mamdani received blowback on Thursday for killing a headline-grabbing ploy by former Mayor Eric Adams to hire thousands of extra police officers.
Zohran Mamdani, NYC's 1st Muslim mayor, marks beginning of Ramadan
More than 1 million Muslims in New York City, including Mayor Zohran Mamdani, marked the start of Ramadan Wednesday.
NYC Mayor Mamdani reverses course on homeless encampment sweeps
Just weeks ago, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani was against the sweeps. He says now, however, they'll be unlike how they've been done before.
New York leaders react to Jesse Jackson's death
Many New York leaders are sharing their thoughts after famed civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson died Tuesday morning.
NYC Mayor Mamdani says either wealthy get taxed more or property taxes will go up
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani unveiled his preliminary financial plan on the heels of the announcement that the state will give the city $1.5 billion to help fix a massive budget shortfall.
NYC to get $1.5 billion from state to fix massive budget gap, officials say
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Gov. Kathy Hochul said the state will give $1.5 billion to the city to help address a massive budget gap.
Mamdani revives 4 bus, bike lane projects killed by Adams
The mayor announced the plan to redesign Fordham Road was back on during a comically tight press conference aboard an MTA bus.
19 New Yorkers died during cold snap, officials say
Nineteen people died in New York City during a recent snap of brutally cold weather that lasted more than three weeks, according to officials.
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani appeals to Albany lawmakers on "Tin Cup Day"
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is seeking Albany lawmaker approval for his agenda, including an increase on taxes on the wealthiest New Yorkers and businesses.
CBS New York Investigates
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How to look out for financial scams while looking for love this Valentine's Day
Financial fraud tied to love, gifts and loneliness can spike around Valentine's Day, according to security experts.
HPD investigating complaints about Queens affordable housing program homes
Some homeowners in an affordable housing program in Queens say their dreams turned into nightmares as they encountered issue after issue at their newly rehabbed homes.
Authorities warn of online threats after Queens girl's alleged kidnapping
Authorities say online threats like sextortion are exploding, with predators increasingly pushing violence.
N.J. residents feeling the impact of lost ACA tax credits
In New Jersey, nearly half a million people lost enhanced Affordable Care Act tax credits this year, but the impact goes far beyond those who got the credits.
What health care advocates want you to know about changes to New York's EP
Starting July 1, as many as 450,000 New Yorkers will lose EP coverage and be forced into marketplace health care plans.
DMV, NYPD investigating Brooklyn auto repair shop
The DMV and the NYPD are investigating a Brooklyn auto repair shop after multiple CBS News New York Investigates reports.
Wall Street or Vegas? Prediction markets under scrutiny in New York
As Kalshi and Polymarket become more popular, lawmakers in New York are scrambling to create new rules for prediction markets.
Expert warns of dangers of gifting tickets bought on secondary marketplaces
If you're planning to give concert or show tickets as a gift this holiday season, an expert has some advice.
Featured Stories & Web Exclusives
"Fuhgeddaboudit!" New York accent is slowly disappearing, study finds
The New York accent is one of the regional dialects disappearing from everyday language, according to a new study.
NYC teen in need of bone marrow transplant helps boost donor registry
A New York City father's plea to save his son's life went viral and gave a big boost to the bone marrow registry, but they still haven't found a match.
Pierogi plush pillow sold at Brooklyn shop coveted by many Olympics fans
Poland has been getting quite a lot of attention at the Olympics because of its unofficial mascot: a pierogi plush pillow.
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Cade Cunningham puts on a show, leads Pistons over Knicks
Cade Cunningham had 42 points and 13 assists to lead the Detroit Pistons to a 126-111 win over the New York Knicks on Thursday night.
Donovan Mitchell, James Harden lead Cavaliers over lowly Nets
Donovan Mitchell scored 17 points, James Harden added 16 and the Cavaliers routed the Nets 112-84 on Thursday night.
Westchester's Aerin Frankel shines in goal for gold medal-winning U.S. women
The celebration of the U.S. women's hockey team's gold medal-winning victory over Canada on Thursday was especially loud in Westchester County, where starting goalie Aerin Frankel grew up.
Alysa Liu wins gold for U.S. in women's figure skating at Winter Olympics
Three figure skaters from Team USA competed in the women's individual free skate event at the Milan Cortina Winter Games.
Team USA wins Olympic gold over Canada in women's hockey overtime thriller
This was the seventh gold medal match — and fifth in a row — between the two hockey powerhouses.
Cost of Caregiving
New Yorkers unretiring due to financial outlook, AARP says
As the cost of living rises and some investments turn shaky, the financial outlook is forcing some New Yorkers to come out of retirement.
New Yorkers unretiring due to financial outlook, AARP says
The American workforce bustles with an estimated 38 million people ages 55 and older, according to AARP. CBS News New York's Dave Carlin reports.
Dozens of seniors evacuated from Manchester, N.J. nursing home
Dozens of residents of a New Jersey nursing home had to be evacuated Tuesday due to a serious water issue.
Nursing home evacuated in N.J. amid bitter cold
Senior citizens were wheeled out of the lobby one by one and outside into below-freezing temperatures, where they were met by a caravan of ambulances, emergency response vehicles, and more. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
Sports like tennis can be crucial for bone health. Here's how.
Doctors say as people move into their 50s, strengthening bones through nutrition and movement can make a big difference.
#ClubCalvi: CBS New York Book Club with Mary Calvi
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#ClubCalvi: CBS New York Book Club with Mary Calvi
Author April Reynolds on her new book "The Shape of Dreams," set in East Harlem
"The Shape of Dreams" focuses on three women linked by tragedy and the crack epidemic in the 1980s
Club Calvi talks to "Keeper of Lost Children" author Sadeqa Johnson
Mary Calvi talks to New York Times bestselling author Sadeqa Johnson about her new novel, "Keeper of Lost Children," based on the stories of mixed-race children abandoned in Germany after World War II.
"Keeper of Lost Children" author Sadeqa Johnson talks with Club Calvi
New York Times bestselling author Sadeqa Johnson's new novel, "Keeper of Lost Children," is based on the stories of mixed-race children abandoned in Germany after World War II.
Author Yosha Gunasekera on "The Midnight Taxi," her debut novel
Yosha Gunasekera's first book, "The Midnight Taxi," is about a New York City Cab driver who discovers her passenger has been murdered in the back seat.
Author Yosha Gunasekera on "The Midnight Taxi"
Yosha Gunasekera's first book, "The Midnight Taxi," is about a New York City Cab driver who discovers her passenger has been murdered in the back seat. She spoke with Mary Calvi.
#BetterTogether: Class Act with Chris Wragge
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Class Act with Chris Wragge visits Newark Tech
Class Act with Chris Wragge is back for our fourth season live from Newark Tech in Essex County, New Jersey.
Class Act with Chris Wragge announces 1st stop of new school year
Join us this Friday morning live from Newark Tech in New Jersey.
Commack High School's legendary band teacher retiring
Commack High School's legendary band teacher, Dr. Frank Hansen, is retiring after 40 years.
Commack High School packed with state-of-the-art programs
From its stock trading floor to an esports arena, Long Island's Commack High School has something for every student.
Class Act with Chris Wragge headed to Commack High School
Join us this Friday morning as we go live from Commack High School on Long Island.
Lodi High School raising chickens as part of agricultural program
Chickens have stolen the hearts of the entire student body at Lodi High School in Bergen County, New Jersey.
Lodi High School offers hands-on experience in med lab
Lodi High School in New Jersey boasts a state-of-the-art medical lab that features patient intake, diagnostic tools, phlebotomy training and virtual reality goggles, for starters.
Class Act with Chris Wragge coming to Lodi, New Jersey
Chris Wragge is headed to Lodi High School in New Jersey for our next Class Act.
Class Act visits Denzel Washington School of the Arts
Denzel Washington School of the Arts in Mount Vernon prepares students for college and careers in the arts industry.
New York News
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NYPD officers charged with covering up drunk driving crash, officials say
Prosecutors charged two NYPD officers with covering up a drunk driving crash by manipulating their body cameras.
Winter storm watch with snow in the forecast for NYC and beyond this Sunday
All eyes are fixed on a developing coastal storm over the weekend with snow impacts increasingly likely for New York and Tri-State Area.
Teens arrested in connection with boy who fell down NYC bridge shaft
Two teens were arrested in connection with the incident where a 16-year-old fell 50 feet into a shaft of the Queensboro Bridge in New York City.
NewYork-Presbyterian, striking nurses reach tentative agreement
NYSNA has reached a tentative contract agreement with NewYork-Presbyterian, signaling a potential end to the longest nurses strike in New York City history.
Green Acres Mall on Long Island latest to fall victim to "takeover"
The Green Acres Mall on Long Island was flooded by teenagers on Thursday after social media posts called for a so-called "takeover."
Connecticut News
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Winter storm watch with snow in the forecast for NYC and beyond this Sunday
All eyes are fixed on a developing coastal storm over the weekend with snow impacts increasingly likely for New York and Tri-State Area.
4 arrested in Connecticut home invasion, armed robbery that shut down 2 schools
Four people were arrested for a home invasion that shut down two schools in Fairfield, Connecticut Thursday morning.
Heavy rain impacts morning commute in New York, New Jersey area
Heavy rain will impact most of the New York and New Jersey area on Friday morning, with communities farther north seeing snow.
Air quality alert Wednesday for NYC and northern suburbs
An air quality alert is in effect Wednesday for the second day for New York City and parts of the northern suburbs.
Snow returns to NYC area Sunday. Maps show how much to expect and when.
Accumulating snow will return to the New York City area Sunday evening into Monday morning.
New Jersey News
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Winter storm watch with snow in the forecast for NYC and beyond this Sunday
All eyes are fixed on a developing coastal storm over the weekend with snow impacts increasingly likely for New York and Tri-State Area.
N.J. high school principal accused of threatening students over ICE protest
Tensions are high in Elizabeth, New Jersey, where some families say the school board is ignoring their concerns about increased ICE activity in the community.
Portal Bridge cutover will lead to "reliable, more convenient" commutes
After years of construction, work is now under way to connect the new Portal Bridge in New Jersey to the Northeast Corridor. The hope is to make that commute a little easier.
N.J. barber accused of putting cameras in barbershop bathroom, police say
A New Jersey barbershop employee is facing charges after allegedly placing cameras in the shop's bathroom, police said.
Gas main fire forces home evacuations in Hillsborough, N.J.
Video shows flames shooting out of a sewer on Millstone River Road in Hillsborough Township, New Jersey.
Long Island News
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Winter storm watch with snow in the forecast for NYC and beyond this Sunday
All eyes are fixed on a developing coastal storm over the weekend with snow impacts increasingly likely for New York and Tri-State Area.
Deadly crash on Long Island Expressway prompts snowplow protocol investigation
Police are investigating whether snowplow practices were properly followed after a crash killed a 50-year-old man on the Long Island Expressway.
Green Acres Mall on Long Island latest to fall victim to "takeover"
The Green Acres Mall on Long Island was flooded by teenagers on Thursday after social media posts called for a so-called "takeover."
Heavy rain impacts morning commute in New York, New Jersey area
Heavy rain will impact most of the New York and New Jersey area on Friday morning, with communities farther north seeing snow.
Air quality alert Wednesday for NYC and northern suburbs
An air quality alert is in effect Wednesday for the second day for New York City and parts of the northern suburbs.
Politics
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Trump says he's considering limited military strike on Iran
"I guess I can say I am considering that," President Trump told reporters when asked about the possibility of a limited strike on Iran.
Supreme Court strikes down most of Trump's tariffs in major defeat
The Supreme Court on Friday ruled President Trump does not have the authority to unilaterally impose sweeping tariffs under a federal emergency powers law.
N.J. high school principal accused of threatening students over ICE protest
Tensions are high in Elizabeth, New Jersey, where some families say the school board is ignoring their concerns about increased ICE activity in the community.
Mayor Mamdani criticized for refusing to hire 5,000 new NYPD officers
Mayor Zohran Mamdani received blowback on Thursday for killing a headline-grabbing ploy by former Mayor Eric Adams to hire thousands of extra police officers.
NYC Mayor Mamdani reverses course on homeless encampment sweeps
Just weeks ago, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani was against the sweeps. He says now, however, they'll be unlike how they've been done before.
Health News
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NewYork-Presbyterian, striking nurses reach tentative agreement
NYSNA has reached a tentative contract agreement with NewYork-Presbyterian, signaling a potential end to the longest nurses strike in New York City history.
Nurses at 2 NYC hospital systems return to work after strike
NYSNA ratified contracts with Montefiore and Mount Sinai, clearing the way for nurses to return to work Saturday after walking off one month ago.
NYC nurses strike poised to end at 2 of 3 hospital systems
The longest and largest nurses strike in New York City history is set to end after over three weeks as NYSNA says it has a tentative agreement.
Thousands impacted by Mount Sinai, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield contract dispute
Mount Sinai Health System and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield failed to reach a contract agreement by Dec. 31, which means about 9,000 physicians are no longer considered in-network.
Brooklyn's Green-Wood Cemetery plans to offer human composting
Brooklyn's Green-Wood Cemetery is set to become the first on the East Coast to offer human composting.
Entertainment News
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Eric Dane, "Grey's Anatomy" star diagnosed with ALS, dies at 53
In April 2025, Eric Dane announced he had been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS.
Bruce Springsteen to play 5 shows in N.Y., N.J. this year. Here's when and where.
Springsteen is taking his "Land Of Hope And Dreams American Tour" nationwide starting in the spring.
Stephen Colbert slams CBS, says network blocked James Talarico interview
"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert criticized CBS on Monday night, saying the network blocked his interview with U.S. Senate hopeful James Talarico from airing.
James Van Der Beek, "Dawson's Creek" star, dies at 48 after cancer diagnosis
"Dawson's Creek" and "Varsity Blues" star James Van Der Beek has died at 48 years old.
Bad Bunny's Super Bowl show had New Yorkers holding it in, NYC DEP says
New York City Department of Environmental Protection said there was a "significant reduction in water usage" throughout the Big Apple during his show. That changed as soon as his performance ended.
Sports News
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Cade Cunningham puts on a show, leads Pistons over Knicks
Cade Cunningham had 42 points and 13 assists to lead the Detroit Pistons to a 126-111 win over the New York Knicks on Thursday night.
Donovan Mitchell, James Harden lead Cavaliers over lowly Nets
Donovan Mitchell scored 17 points, James Harden added 16 and the Cavaliers routed the Nets 112-84 on Thursday night.
Westchester's Aerin Frankel shines in goal for gold medal-winning U.S. women
The celebration of the U.S. women's hockey team's gold medal-winning victory over Canada on Thursday was especially loud in Westchester County, where starting goalie Aerin Frankel grew up.
Alysa Liu wins gold for U.S. in women's figure skating at Winter Olympics
Three figure skaters from Team USA competed in the women's individual free skate event at the Milan Cortina Winter Games.
Team USA wins Olympic gold over Canada in women's hockey overtime thriller
This was the seventh gold medal match — and fifth in a row — between the two hockey powerhouses.
Community Journalism
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Queens prepares for a housing boom amid multiple rezoning projects
Multiple rezonings in Queens are paving the way for tens of thousands of new units, but some residents worry about how it could affect their communities.
Brooklyn Skate Garden plan stirs community debate in Prospect Heights
Residents and skate advocates clash over a proposed Mount Prospect Park skate facility, as city officials promise an updated design this spring.
Preservationists push to transform Abolitionist Place into heritage center
A Brooklyn community is fighting to turn a forgotten landmark into a heritage center.
Brooklyn school becomes first in NYC to heat entirely with vegetable oil biofuel
Edward R. Murrow High School's new boiler system cuts emissions while doubling as a hands-on sustainability lesson for students.
Meet the Brooklyn designer behind Lady Gaga's Super Bowl dress
LUAR Creative Director Raul López says Lady Gaga's salsa-inspired dress in Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show was a moment of pride for Caribbeans and Latinos.
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Halloween Dog Parade 2025 photos from Tompkins Square Park
The Halloween tradition strolled through Manhattan's East Village on Sunday, with furry friends dressed in colorful costumes.
Attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder
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.
Notable Deaths in 2025
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
PHOTOS: 2024 Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade held in NYC
Dogs got decked out for the annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade in New York City's East Village on Saturday.
Cosplayers flock to New York Comic Con 2024. See photos.
Cosplayers flooded New York City's Javits Center in October 2024 for the annual New York Comic Con convention.
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Author April Reynolds on her new book "The Shape of Dreams," set in East Harlem
"The Shape of Dreams" focuses on three women linked by tragedy and the crack epidemic in the 1980s
NYSNA, NewYork–Presbyterian reach tentative deal to end strike
After six weeks, the historic New York City nurses strike may be over as the union nears a deal with the last remaining hospital. CBS News New York's Jennifer Bisram reports.
Supreme Court strikes down President Trump's sweeping tariffs
President Trump's signature economic policy was dealt a major blow by the justices. CBS News New York's Doug Williams reports.
1 dead after car crash in Woodbridge, N.J., officials say
Officials said one person died after a car crash that happened around midnight in Woodbridge, New Jersey.
Snow in the forecast for NYC this Sunday
CBS News New York's John Elliott has a look at the First Alert Weather forecast.
