Lithium-ion battery safety standard bill expected to pass into law soon
A federal bill that could help prevent e-bike and e-scooter battery fires is finally nearing the finish line, according to the FDNY.
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A federal bill that could help prevent e-bike and e-scooter battery fires is finally nearing the finish line, according to the FDNY.
The NYPD is teaming up with the Secret Service to warn shoppers about an array of dangerous scams they're seeing this holiday season.
A prosecutor tells CBS News New York a loophole in New York law made it difficult to charge a drugged driver who killed four members of a Long Island family last year.
Early intervention therapy is critical for some children's development, but New York families say services have been delayed for weeks, putting the future of these babies and toddlers at risk.
A group of friends in Queens say they're out of tens of thousands of dollars because a third-party booking service won't give them their money back, even though the trip was supposed to be fully refundable.
A Brooklyn family feared their property was at risk when a construction error at a neighboring building forced them out of their home in September, but now, they're back just in time for the holidays.
A CBS News New York investigation found online loopholes may be putting New York City's effort to prevent lithium-ion battery fires at risk.
Families of children injured by medical malpractice at birth and pushed into a New York state fund to receive critical care are waiting for state officials to address claim denials.
A New York City Councilmember is taking the city's Department of Homeless Services to task, saying it needs to do a better job managing food at the city's migrant shelters.
A Hudson Valley woman says her car was driven from Queens to New Jersey after she parked at an unlicensed long-term parking lot near John F. Kennedy International Airport.
A Brooklyn woman who was wrongly marked as deceased by the government in 2022 says the problem has caused a years-long struggle.
Nearly a dozen families and therapists say New York's Early Intervention Program services have grinded to a halt due to a new state database.
With holes in the floor and a ceiling that droops, a group of tenants in Lower Manhattan claim their landlord is dodging repairs.
A man conned into shipping his life savings across the country was saved by the quick actions of an NYPD detective.
A New York City homeowner said he turned to solar power to cut down on the cost of electricity, but instead said he's lost several thousand dollars.
A scathing new audit report says poor management of a New York City-run rental assistance program led to major problems for families in need of housing.
It's been nearly two weeks since the death of a 4-year-old boy in Harlem, and we're no closer to finding out what really happened.
A new audit from the New York State Comptroller says some state employees regularly mishandled housing discrimination complaints.
An MTA conductor was critically injured in a stabbing at a Brooklyn subway station Tuesday, police say.
In New York, at times, a driver can be seriously impaired by a drug, and yet face no consequences.
The port workers strike has led many people to stock up on certain goods and buy in bulk, but supply chain experts say it's unnecessary. CBS News New York's Tim McNicholas reports.
A Long Island man says he was scammed out of $25,000 by someone impersonating a real business online.
Some store owners who got raided during a recent illegal marijuana crackdown say the NYPD shouldn't have seized their cash.
CBS News is investigating a crime that targets the life savings of a growing number of Americans: Scammers tricking people into wire transferring money. CBS News New York's Tim McNicholas reports.
Parents of kids injured at birth due to medical malpractice say New York is denying their claims under the state's Medical Indemnity Fund, which promises lifelong health care.
The Knicks won their ninth straight game, beating the Jazz on Wednesday despite playing without leading scorer Jalen Brunson.
A Princeton University graduate who worked in New York City was one of more than a dozen people killed in the deadly New Orleans attack early Wednesday morning.
At least 15 people were killed after a driver slammed into a crowd celebrating New Year's on Bourbon Street in New Orleans.
Darcy Kuemper recorded his second shutout of the season, and the Kings beat the Devils on Wednesday.
A man who allegedly pushed another man onto train tracks at a New York City subway station faced a judge Wednesday morning.
A Princeton University graduate who worked in New York City was one of more than a dozen people killed in the deadly New Orleans attack early Wednesday morning.
A man who allegedly pushed another man onto train tracks at a New York City subway station faced a judge Wednesday morning.
While many were out toasting to the new year, hospitals around New York area had a different type of celebration – welcoming new babies.
After the deadly attack in New Orleans early Wednesday morning, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and the NYPD say there are no credible threats to the state or the city, but local and state police are on high alert.
New year, new laws. Here's what people in New York need to know about changes taking effect in 2025.
New year, new laws. Here's what people in New York need to know about changes taking effect in 2025.
As the new year blows into NYC, a wind advisory will be in effect for much of the area Wednesday and Thursday.
New Year's Eve 2025 could be the wettest NYC has seen in a while, as rain is expected for the ball drop in Times Square.
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.
It looks like rainy weather to ring in New Year's Eve in Times Square and around New York City.
New year, new laws. Here's what people in New York need to know about changes taking effect in 2025.
As the new year blows into NYC, a wind advisory will be in effect for much of the area Wednesday and Thursday.
The Federal Aviation Administration has expanded temporary drone flight restrictions in New Jersey.
New York and New Jersey sought answers Tuesday from the federal judge on his ruling on congestion pricing.
New Year's Eve 2025 could be the wettest NYC has seen in a while, as rain is expected for the ball drop in Times Square.
While many were out toasting to the new year, hospitals around New York area had a different type of celebration – welcoming new babies.
An alert Long Island police officer found a missing man with dementia in a fateful location Tuesday.
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.
It looks like rainy weather to ring in New Year's Eve in Times Square and around New York City.
Charles Dolan, who founded some of the most prominent U.S. media companies including New York-based Cablevision and HBO, has died at age 98.
The explosion outside the Trump International Hotel Las Vegas on New Year's Day is being investigated as a possible act of terrorism, sources said.
New year, new laws. Here's what people in New York need to know about changes taking effect in 2025.
New York and New Jersey sought answers Tuesday from the federal judge on his ruling on congestion pricing.
A military appeals court ruled Monday that Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin could not withdraw plea agreements for Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and two other defendants.
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.
Gardners Candies warns that recalled Meltaway Bars product may contain undeclared cashews, a health risk for people with tree nut allergies.
Many Broadway fans were left disappointed after the revival of "Gypsy" canceled nearly an entire week of performances after actors say a cold spread among the cast.
Emma and Liam top the list of New Yorkers' favorite baby names for another year, the NYC Department of Health says.
A new course at Albert Einstein College of Medicine in the Bronx aims to help medical students understand the community they serve.
A woman who lost her jaw after being caught in a crossfire in Ukraine can smile again thanks to transformative surgery in New York.
A variety of New Year's Eve performers are expected for tonight's Times Square ball drop to ring in 2025.
An Argentine judge has confirmed charges against five people in connection with the death of Liam Payne, a former member of musical group One Direction.
Linda Lavin, a Tony Award-winning stage actress who became a working class icon as a paper-hat wearing waitress on the TV sitcom "Alice," has died. She was 87.
Many Broadway fans were left disappointed after the revival of "Gypsy" canceled nearly an entire week of performances after actors say a cold spread among the cast.
Olivia Hussey won a Golden Globe for best new actress for her part as Juliet in Franco Zeffirelli's 1968 adaptation of William Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet."
The Knicks won their ninth straight game, beating the Jazz on Wednesday despite playing without leading scorer Jalen Brunson.
Darcy Kuemper recorded his second shutout of the season, and the Kings beat the Devils on Wednesday.
"All parties and all agree that it's in the best interest of everybody and public safety that we postpone the game," Sugar Bowl CEO Jeff Hundley said Wednesday afternoon.
The Ducks blew a two-goal lead in the third period before recovering for a victory over the Devils on Tuesday.
David Kampf, Steven Lorentz and John Tavares scored as the Maple Leafs beat the skidding Islanders 3-1 on Tuesday.
A young man from Mauritania receives help settling into the city as he serves as a youth ambassador for others.
In the hours ahead of Friday's Mega Millions drawing, the jackpot grew to $1.22 billion.
Nine people died in the crush of the crowd outside a celebrity basketball game at City College on Dec. 28. 1991.
Volunteers delivered 14,000 meals to older New Yorkers on Christmas Day.
People living in one Harlem apartment building say they are freezing as they await a new boiler system.
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."
A man who allegedly pushed another man onto train tracks at a New York City subway station faced a judge Wednesday morning. The victim remains in the hospital, but is recovering, his loved ones say. CBS News New York's Dave Carlin reports.
CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock has your weather forecast for January 1 at 5:45 p.m.
Hundreds of people took the plunge Wednesday in Westchester County, but the weather was not as cold as it often is this time of year. The air temperature was about 49 degrees at noon when swimmers ran into the water at Oakland Beach Park in Rye for the annual Polar Plunge.
The world's largest menorah is shining Wednesday night in Manhattan for the last night of Hanukkah.
Police are searching for two suspects in a Bronx shooting that left six people injured, including a mother and her 12-year-old daughter.
