Biden awards Medal of Freedom to Nancy Pelosi, Al Gore, Katie Ledecky and more
President Biden awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian honor, to 19 recipients.
President Biden awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian honor, to 19 recipients.
The Boston Globe reported last week that Kerry recently sat down with the Iranian Foreign Minister to discuss ways to salvage the Obama-era deal.
Cuomo said Washington is in "denial" about climate change, despite a procession of ever more powerful storms.
Israel is angry the U.S. allowed a resolution to pass in the United Nations Security Council calling settlements in east Jerusalem and the West Bank a "flagrant violation'' of international law.
A day of intense airstrikes Saturday on and around the northern city of Aleppo killed at least 45 people, according to opposition activists.
The United States and Russia early Saturday announced a breakthrough agreement on Syria that foresees a nationwide cease-fire starting next Monday, followed a week later by an unlikely new military partnership between the rival governments targeting the Islamic State and al-Qaida.
Secretary of State John Kerry said "everybody is concerned" about more potential terror attacks in Europe in the future.
Secretary of State John Kerry determined Thursday that the Islamic State group is committing genocide against Christians and other minorities in Iraq and Syria.
In a special announcement read on state-run North Korean TV, the announcer said the country has put a satellite into orbit on a successful rocket launch and said North Korea will launch more satellites.
The U.N. nuclear agency certified Saturday that Iran has met all of its commitments under last summer's landmark nuclear deal, crowning years of U.S.-led efforts to crimp Iran's ability to make atomic weapons.
President Barack Obama on Saturday hailed the newly passed international climate agreement that he said "offers the best chance we have to save the one planet we have.''
With a year to go, he looks set to smash almost every travel record in U.S. diplomacy.
The Obama administration is assuring governors that refugees who come to the United States in its resettlement program undergo a "rigorous security vetting process,'' particularly if they are fleeing from Syria.
French officials say they are seeking a second fugitive directly involved in the Paris attacks.
The Stars and Stripes rose Friday over the newly opened U.S. Embassy for the first time in 54 years, making a symbolically charged victory lap for the Obama administration's new policy of engagement with Cuba.
In Washington, Secretary of State John Kerry led back-to-back, closed-door briefings, trying to sway lawmakers to approve the deal to curb Iran's nuclear program.
President Barack Obama said a landmark nuclear deal with Iran "is not built on trust, it is built on verification.''
Kerry was in stable condition and in good spirits as he prepared to return to Boston for further treatment with the doctor who previously operated on his hip, U.S. State Department spokesman John Kirby said.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu thanked the United States and President Barack Obama for aiding Israel, but warned of the threat that Iran poses to Israel's survival.
More than two dozen suspects have been arrested in Belgium, France and Germany in continuing searches for suspected terrorists, authorities said Friday.
As world leaders linked arms and marched in defiance of terror attacks in Paris, there was one glaring absence: a high-level representative from the United States.
When she served as the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations and secretary of state under President Bill Clinton, Albright faced crises in Bosnia, Somalia and Rwanda.
Haines was abducted last year in Syria, and extremists released a video on Saturday showing his beheading.
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo says he's considering a visit to Israel, despite that nation's ongoing conflict with the militant group Hamas in Gaza.
The Security Council adopted a presidential statement just after midnight Monday in New York that urged Israel and Hamas "to accept and fully implement the humanitarian cease-fire.''
More than 2,400 New York City children are now on the waitlist for the city's free 3-K program out of the 43,000 who applied.
The New York Mets overcame another blown save by Edwin Díaz, avoiding a four-game sweep in a home-and-home set with a 6-5 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday night.
Police are searching for a man who attacked two young Hasidic boys in Brooklyn on Sunday night.
Chris Kreider had a third-period hat trick to help the New York Rangers erase a two-goal deficit and beat the Carolina Hurricanes 5-3 to close out the second-round playoff series in six games and advance to the Eastern Conference Final.
Two New York City Councilmembers have introduced legislation that would require the city Department of Health to staff each police precinct with a licensed social worker.
More than 2,400 New York City children are now on the waitlist for the city's free 3-K program out of the 43,000 who applied.
Police are searching for a man who attacked two young Hasidic boys in Brooklyn on Sunday night.
Two New York City Councilmembers have introduced legislation that would require the city Department of Health to staff each police precinct with a licensed social worker.
Tyler Williams, 26, was charged with arson after he allegedly set fire to the New York state trooper's father's home in Warwick as revenge for a traffic ticket.
A new bill introduced in the New York City Council on Thursday would require city agencies to publicly report instances of squatting in the city.
Temperatures around New York and New Jersey will rebound nicely Monday, as highs reach the upper 60s and low 70s.
Mother's Day was mostly a gloomy day in New York City and across the Tri-State Area.
Sunday night may offer a chance to see the northern lights in suburban areas of New York City after an "extreme" geomagnetic storm reached Earth on Friday.
It will be cool with rain around the area in the morning. Rain and drizzle will linger during the remainder of the day.
Accompanying cooler temperatures will be multiple chances of rain through Sunday.
A doctor from New Jersey is one of more than a dozen volunteers who are stranded at a hospital in Gaza and calling on the U.S. government to get them home.
The Giants plan to wear their new "Century Red" uniform up to twice during the 2024 season.
New York Jets fans finally know who, when and where Gang Green is playing in the 2024-25 season now that the NFL schedule has been released.
The New York Giants know who, when and where they're playing after the NFL released the 2024 schedule for all 32 teams Wednesday.
A Sayreville school bus driver was able to safely evacuate half a dozen students from the vehicle when it caught fire Tuesday.
Eight Cricket World Cup matches will be held at Nassau County's International Cricket Stadium in June 2024.
There's an intense debate on whether to arm school security after Farmingdale schools became the latest on Long Island to plan to hire armed guards.
Mother's Day was mostly a gloomy day in New York City and across the Tri-State Area.
A New York Supreme Court judge has struck down Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman's executive order banning transgender athletes from playing women's and girl's sports at county-owned facilities.
The U.S. Coast Guard is trying to find the source of a mysterious oily sheen reported on the waters of Long Island Sound.
Michael Cohen, the key witness in the case against former President Donald Trump, faced questions from defense attorneys taking aim at his credibility.
President Biden and former President Donald Trump agreed Thursday to presidential debates on June 27 and Sept. 3.
Sen. Bob Menendez of New Jersey is accused of trading his influence and power to foreign governments.
A few dozen NYU students walked out of Yankee Stadium during the school's commencement ceremony on Wednesday.
New York City to host national Urban Rat Summit on Sept. 18and 19, Mayor Eric Adams says
Leonette Belfield-Carson, whose daughter Jalissa Nadine Carson died of cancer, is now an advocate for other moms with children battling cancer.
A new report from New Jersey's Department of Health shows lead levels in children are dropping but not gone.
Kyle McMorrow was just 36 years old when he suffered a stroke last year. He woke up with neck pain one day, not realizing what was happening.
Panera is phasing out a highly caffeinated selection of lemonade beverages that's at the center of several lawsuits.
Hormel Foods says potentially contaminated products were shipped to Publix and Dollar Tree distribution warehouses.
Jim Parsons and Mayim Bialik are reprising their roles from "Big Bang Theory" in part one of the "Young Sheldon" series finale.
Caitlin Clark struggled early in her WNBA debut before finishing with 20 points and 10 turnovers as the Indiana Fever fell to the Connecticut Sun 92-71.
The Paramount+ Movie Nights series will offer dozens of free outdoor movie screenings at New York City parks this summer.
The WNBA tipped off its 28th season with the Las Vegas Aces seeking a three-peat, Caitlin Clark debuting and the league growing faster than ever.
Actor Steve Buscemi appeared to be looking at his phone moments before he was randomly punched in New York City, exclusive video obtained by CBS New York shows.
The New York Mets overcame another blown save by Edwin Díaz, avoiding a four-game sweep in a home-and-home set with a 6-5 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday night.
Chris Kreider had a third-period hat trick to help the New York Rangers erase a two-goal deficit and beat the Carolina Hurricanes 5-3 to close out the second-round playoff series in six games and advance to the Eastern Conference Final.
Right-hander Clarke Schmidt threw eight stellar innings in the Yankees' 5-0 win over the Twins on Thursday.
The Giants plan to wear their new "Century Red" uniform up to twice during the 2024 season.
Aaron Judge followed a 467-foot home run with three hard-hit doubles and drove in two runs for the New York Yankees in a 4-0 victory over the Minnesota Twins.
Maimonides Medical Center in Borough Park neighbors two communities that house a large Asian American population.
A Thai community is thriving along Woodside Avenue in Elmhurst, Queens.
Big Reuse says the lot helps take in 2 million pounds of food scraps and yard waste annually to create compost.
The River Garden in West Farms is a place that nurtures home-grown opportunities and curiosity.
Leonette Belfield-Carson, whose daughter Jalissa Nadine Carson died of cancer, is now an advocate for other moms with children battling cancer.
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."
As much of the northeast experiences heavy rains, parts of New York City are beginning to flood.
Thousands of people flooded Union Square on Friday for a PlayStation giveaway promoted by livestreamer Kai Cenat.
A crane went up in flames high above Manhattan, then partially collapsed onto the street below.
The family of a college student who died after drinking Panera's Charged Lemonade is calling for change. Her mother sat down with CBS New York's Lori Bordonaro.
Over 2,000 New York City children have been wait-listed for 3-K, leaving families scrambling to find other child care options. This comes after Mayor Eric Adams promised every child who wanted a spot in the free program could have one. CBS New York's Ali Bauman reports.
Two young Hasidic boys were attacked without any warning in Brooklyn earlier this week. The disturbing assault was caught on camera and sent both of them to the hospital. Police are looking for the attacker. CBS New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports.
New Jersey's "Lucy the Elephant" topped a list of the country's must-see roadside attractions. The elephant stands six stories high in Josephine Harron Park in Margate City.
Police say a 13-year-old and an 11-year-old were pushed by a man on a bike in Brooklyn earlier this week. Police are investigating the incident as a possible hate crime.