New York Yankees drop beard ban after 49 years
The New York Yankees are changing their long-standing no-beard rule and will let players and coaches have "well-groomed" facial hair from now on.
Officers in beating of Robert Brooks Sr. charged with murder
A New York grand jury indicted officers involved in the beating death of inmate Robert Brooks Sr. at Marcy Correctional Facility.
NYC's new area code is revealed. Here's when it will be activated.
New York City's new 465 area code may be in use by October 2026, the New York State Public Service Commission says.
2 teens arrested after Queens subway joyride, NYPD says
Two teenagers have been charged with stealing a New York City subway train and taking it for a joyride in Queens, police say.
Staten Island Chuck makes his Groundhog Day prediction
The Staten Island Zoo's groundhog Chuck did not see his shadow Sunday and predicted an early spring for 2025.
Adams' lawyers, DOJ meet about dropping corruption case, source says
Justice Department lawyers met with New York City Mayor Eric Adams' defense team and federal prosecutors on Friday to discuss dropping the corruption case against him, a source tells CBS News.
Woman killed in Bay Shore fire, Long Island investigators say
Long Island officials are investigating a deadly house fire in Bay Shore that killed a woman and injured a man early Thursday morning.
Truck crashes into Target store in North Bergen, New Jersey
Five people were injured Friday after a truck crashed into a Target store in North Bergen, New Jersey, authorities said.
Accused Delta stowaway indicted after flying from NY to Paris
Svetlana Dali, who allegedly snuck onto a Delta Air Lines flight from NYC to Paris, has been indicted by a grand jury in New York.
Bronx boy murdered by man with history of violence and arrests, NYPD says
The man charged with murdering Caleb Rijos, 14, in the Bronx has a history of arrests, violence and mental health problems, NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch says.
Yankees fans who interfered with Mookie Betts banned from MLB games
The two Yankees fans who interfered with Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts in the World Series have been banned from all 30 MLB stadiums, according to a league official.
Officer in coma after Long Island Expressway crash
A Long Island police officer is in a medically induced coma after a crash on the LIE in Brentwood.
Congestion pricing in NYC starts after years of turmoil
The countdown to congestion pricing in New York City is over. Drivers now must pay a toll to enter Manhattan south of 60th Street.
New Jersey congestion pricing ruling will not delay start, MTA says
Congestion pricing will start this weekend as planned, the MTA says, despite a New Jersey judge partially siding with some who sought to delay it.
Emma and Liam still New York City's favorite baby names
Emma and Liam top the list of New Yorkers' favorite baby names for another year, the NYC Department of Health says.