The real man who inspired Uncle Sam

Meg Oliver visits Troy, New York, to report on the real man who inspired America's Uncle Sam.

• Jun 14

New York reacts after Knicks win NBA title

The Knicks returned to New York City Sunday as NBA champions after beating the San Antonio Spurs in Game 5 of the NBA Finals Saturday night. Shanelle Kaul reports on the celebrations in the Big Apple.

• Jun 14

N.Y. working families, first responders to receive free World Cup tickets

Hundreds of free World Cup tickets will be given to working families with kids, first responders and military families in the New York City area.

• Jun 10

Golden Tempo wins the Belmont Stakes after also taking the Kentucky Derby

Golden Tempo made Cherie DeVaux the first woman to train a Kentucky Derby winner and the second woman to train a Belmont Stakes winner.

• Jun 6

Meet the horses that ran in the 2026 Belmont Stakes

The Belmont Stakes hosted a New York rematch of the top two finishing horses from the Kentucky Derby to wrap up horse racing's Triple Crown for 2026.

• Jun 6

Sonny Rollins, trailblazing jazz saxophonist, dies at age 95

Sonny Rollins, the legendary tenor saxophonist known for his bold tone and constant experimentation, has died at 95.

• May 25

Husband convicted of hiring hitman to kill NYC art dealer in Brazil

Daniel Sikkema faces a mandatory sentence of life in prison. Brent Sikkema was stabbed to death in his Rio de Janeiro townhouse in 2024.

• May 25

New York's Trail of the Fallen

Charlie D'Agata reports on the trail just south of West Point Military Academy that honors America's fallen patriots.

• May 24

Judge makes major ruling in Mangione case

A New York judge ruled on Monday on what critical evidence can be used in Luigi Mangione's state trial, including a gun and red notebook. Mangione is accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in 2024 and has pleaded not guilty.

• May 19

Judge rules on evidence in Mangione trial

New York Judge Gregory Carro ruled Monday that a gun and notebook found in the search of Luigi Mangione's possessions can be used as evidence in his state murder trial. CBS News' Lilia Luciano has the latest.

• May 18

Judge rules on Mangione backpack evidence

A New York judge ruled Monday that certain evidence from Luigi Mangione's backpack can be used in his state trial for the alleged murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. CBS News' Lilia Luciano has the latest.

• May 18

Railroad employees on strike in New York

Workers for the busiest commuter rail service in North America are on strike. 3,500 Long Island Rail Road employees walked off the job in New York. Ali Bauman reports.

• May 16

Prominent N.Y. synagogue targeted in alleged terror plot, prosecutors say

An Iraqi national allegedly plotted to carry out terror attacks in the U.S., including at a prominent synagogue in New York, prosecutors said Friday.

• May 16

New York may ban flour used in pizza, bagels

New York legislators are weighing a ban on potassium bromate, an additive in flour used to make bagels, pizza, and other goods, due to its potential to cause cancer. Dr. Mark Hyman joins CBS News with more details.

• May 12

Secret to New York Liberty's staying power

The WNBA kicks off its 30th season on Friday night with a matchup between the Connecticut Sun and New York Liberty. The Liberty is one of only four original WNBA teams that have remained since 1997. Adriana Diaz went to Brooklyn to learn how the Liberty could serve as a model for all women's sports.

• May 7

Judge releases possible Epstein suicide note

A judge has released what is said to be a suicide note written by the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

• May 6

Antisemitic graffiti found across NYC

An investigation is underway in New York City after multiple locations were vandalized with antisemitic graffiti. CBS News' Jared Ochacher reports from Queens.

• May 5

Breaking down the 2026 Tony Awards nominees

The nominees for the 79th annual Tony Awards, which air on CBS on June 7, were revealed on Tuesday. CBS News New York's Dave Carlin joins with more.

• May 5

All the past Met Gala themes over the years

The 2026 Met Gala dress code is "Fashion is Art" — styled to go along with the spring exhibition theme "Costume Art."

• May 4

How much does a ticket to the Met Gala cost in 2026?

Tickets for Monday's Metropolitan Museum of Art event in New York City are into the six figures — if you get an invite.

• May 4

Watch: May Day protests

Americans took to the streets on Friday for May Day, also referred to as International Workers' Day. The day commemorates the 1886 Haymarket Affair, when a Chicago protest for an eight-hour workday turned into a violent clash between demonstrators and police. Some cities saw "Workers Over Billionaires" rallies and marches this year.

• May 1

Watch moment of explosion, fire in Queens

NYPD body camera footage captures a Queens explosion early Thursday morning that triggered a fire, filling the air with smoke. One person was killed and multiple NYPD officers were sent to the hospital, officials said.

• Apr 30

U.S. soldier pleads not guilty to charges of gambling on Maduro raid

A U.S. soldier pleaded not guilty to charges that he used classified information about the mission to capture former Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro to win more than $400,000.

• Apr 30

DNA found on a smoothie straw links suspect to teen's 1984 killing

After more than 40 years and three wrongful convictions, authorities says they have the man responsible for the 1984 Long Island killing of 16-year-old Theresa Fusco, who vanished after leaving her job at a local roller rink.

• Apr 26

A 13-year-old's kidney was failing. Then a stranger stepped in.

Tim Fitzpatrick, a father of a chronically ill child, saw the story of a boy in need of a new kidney and felt compelled to help.

• Apr 25

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