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The MTA's expanded Fair Fares program offers a 50% discount on rides to certain low-income New Yorkers.
The race starts at 7 a.m. in Prospect Park, Brooklyn. It then goes over the Manhattan Bridge, up the FDR Drive, into Times Square and finishes in Central Park.
Alex and Bessie Kuravsky put their bouncing baby boy to sleep and woke up to an unthinkable tragedy in their Brooklyn apartment.
The 910-page report on the COVID pandemic faults planning, communication and decision making in Trenton and Washington, D.C.
A new report from Columbia University and Robin Hood Poverty Tracker revealed the city's poverty rate is double the national average.
More affordable apartments are coming to market each month and New Rochelle is spreading the word.
All of the money raised goes to rare cancer research at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.
Kevin Hart, Bleachers and Stephen Colbert are among the hundreds of entertainers set to take the stage during the North to Shore Festival in New Jersey.
The library compiled an essential reading list on feminism, and will host several events at the Schomberg Center.
As weather becomes more severe, experts say there's a greater need to invest in green job training.
According to a new study, girls' confidence drops and stress rises during adolescence, but 91% believe mentorships can help.
Three decades after a terrorist opened fire on a van carrying Jewish students on the Brooklyn Bridge, a heartbroken mother joined city officials for a solemn commemoration.
Firefighters are frustrated the MTA didn't exempt them from the proposed $15 toll to enter Manhattan below 60th Street.
Celebrity dog trainer Chrissy Joy explains how you and your pets can shop, learn and play at the expo.
After four public hearings, the MTA Board is expected to hold a final vote on the congestion pricing program in the spring.
Data shows Brooklyn has New York City's highest rate of 911 calls.
For the fifth time, Oyate Group is opening applications for its annual Brandon Hendricks Scholarship.
The Alliance for Women's Health and Prevention is advocating for change with a new campaign.
Woodson spoke with CBS New York about the collaboration and what it was like adapting her stories for the stage.
We spoke with two Grammy Award winning members about their many influences and their debut album.
There's a renewed focus on mental health among Long Island police officers, their colleagues and families after four Suffolk County officers died by suicide in recent weeks.
Moore is a trailblazer on and off the stage, from history-making roles to her volunteer work.
New Jersey chefs and restaurants will be cooking up variations of mac and cheese this weekend as they compete for best mac in town.
If you're looking for something fun to do with your kids while they're on mid-winter break, you're in luck - it's "Kids Week" at the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum.
The anniversary season kicks off Friday, bringing more popular storybook characters to life.
New York Attorney General Letitia James' lawyer says mortgage fraud allegations against her are "improper political retribution" by Trump administration officials.
The judge presiding over the case to end New York City congestion pricing is unlikely to side with President Trump's transportation secretary, according to an internal DOJ memo obtained by CBS News New York.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry and Meghan, say "enough is not being done" about the harm social media can do to children.
Joseph Kling, 19, is charged with arson in the Ocean County, N.J. wildfire that has scorched more than 15,000 acres.
The Jones Road Wildfire in Ocean County, N.J. is now considered a case of arson sparked by an unattended bonfire, authorities say.
New York Attorney General Letitia James' lawyer says mortgage fraud allegations against her are "improper political retribution" by Trump administration officials.
The judge presiding over the case to end New York City congestion pricing is unlikely to side with President Trump's transportation secretary, according to an internal DOJ memo obtained by CBS News New York.
The Jones Road Wildfire in Ocean County, N.J. is now considered a case of arson sparked by an unattended bonfire, authorities say.
A man who shot and killed an 11-year-old girl in the Bronx back in 2022 was sentenced to 10 years to life in prison Wednesday.
Legislation that impacts multiple parts of the agriculture industry is in jeopardy in Congress.
Easter Sunday looks great, as the sun will stick around, but temperatures will be more more comfortable in the upper 60s.
The stock market's wild ride is having an impact on families who use a 529 college savings account, a tax-free way for parents to save for educational expenses.
The man who said his stepmother held him captive for two decades has released his first public statement.
Wind gusts between 30-45 mph will persist into Wednesday across the Tri-State Area
The UConn women's basketball team celebrated its NCAA championship with a victory parade Sunday in downtown Hartford.
Joseph Kling, 19, is charged with arson in the Ocean County, N.J. wildfire that has scorched more than 15,000 acres.
The Jones Road Wildfire in Ocean County, N.J. is now considered a case of arson sparked by an unattended bonfire, authorities say.
Legislation that impacts multiple parts of the agriculture industry is in jeopardy in Congress.
The Jones Road Wildfire in Ocean County, New Jersey, forced thousands to evacuate their homes, but the evacuation orders were lifted Wednesday morning.
Jet Set owner Antonio Espaillat spoke out in an exclusive interview on "El Dia," a program on Telesistema Dominicano with host Edith Febles, about the deadly April 8 accident that killed 232 people.
The developer who planned to turn Long Island's Nassau Coliseum site into a casino has pulled the plug on the project.
Police on Long Island have released the identities of a mother and child whose remains were found near Gilgo Beach nearly three decades ago.
President Trump says a Long Island high school should be allowed to keep their Native American mascot, going against a statewide ban that went into effect in 2023.
Disgraced former Rep. George Santos sent a lengthy letter to the judge set to sentence him on Friday as prosecutors seek a seven year sentence.
Simple words and gentle gestures -- that is how Long Islanders remember Pope Francis, a pontiff they loved and respected.
New York Attorney General Letitia James' lawyer says mortgage fraud allegations against her are "improper political retribution" by Trump administration officials.
The judge presiding over the case to end New York City congestion pricing is unlikely to side with President Trump's transportation secretary, according to an internal DOJ memo obtained by CBS News New York.
Legislation that impacts multiple parts of the agriculture industry is in jeopardy in Congress.
Mohsen Mahdawi — a Columbia student who was detained at a U.S. citizenship interview last week — must remain in Vermont for at least 90 days while his legal team pushes for his release.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Wednesday said he believes the Trump administration could strike a deal with China.
Doctors in New York City were able to save the lives of three children with one heart transplant. Here's how.
A grieving family in Queens wants answers after a young woman died two weeks after giving birth to twins. They believe it was due to complications with her C-section, but say the hospital is not giving them any answers.
A Long Island woman accused of forging vaccination records of students did not appear in court for her arraignment.
Is fluoride actually good or bad for you? Dr. Mallika Marshall answers common questions about fluoride.
Travelers who stopped at a New Jersey Turnpike service area in Middlesex County earlier this month may have been exposed to measles, state health officials say.
Harvey Weinstein's retrial started with opening statements in NYC, five years after the original was a catalyst in the #MeToo movement.
Opening statements are set for Wednesday in former movie mogul Harvey Weinstein's rape retrial.
The world famous Radio City Rockettes are holding auditions in New York City Tuesday.
Sean "Diddy" Combs was back in court Friday as a judge denies to delay his sex trafficking and racketeering trial by two months.
The Frick Collection, housed in a luxurious Gilded Age mansion on Fifth Avenue, reopened after the museum's five-year renovation.
The Mets beat the Phillies 4-3 on Wednesday to complete a three-game sweep that extended their winning streak to seven.
The New York Yankees beat the Cleveland Guardians 5-1 on Wednesday to avoid a series sweep.
The Mets defeated the Phillies 5-1 on Tuesday night for their second six-game winning streak already this season.
Tanner Bibee recovered from giving up a home run on his first pitch to work six innings, leading the Guardians to a win over the Yankees.
The Carolina Hurricanes beat the New Jersey Devils 3-1 on Tuesday for a 2-0 lead in their first-round playoff series.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced a $5.5 million investment to expand free swimming lessons to children in the city.
A powerful new campaign from a Brooklyn organization pairs music with memory, honoring Holocaust survivors this Yom HaShoah.
Preston High School in the Bronx will remain open for years to come, Attorney General Letitia James announced Tuesday.
NYCHA is transitioning its doors to electronic key fobs, but tenants at Queensbridge South tell us they don't work.
A computer training school in the Mott Haven section of the Bronx is looking for applicants for a coding fellowship.
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."
The bill requires nonessential helicopter operators to upgrade to safer, greener and quieter aircraft to continue using NYC heliports. CBS News New York's Natalie Duddridge reports.
Hundreds of New Yorkers are in Vatican City on a pilgrimage led by Timothy Cardinal Dolan. They'll visit Saint Peter's Basilica on Friday to pray at Pope Francis' coffin. CBS News New York's Tony Aiello caught up with the cardinal.
Officials provided an update Thursday on the massive wildfire burning in New Jersey and charges related to it.
Scott Faber, Senior Vice President for Government Affairs, EWG joins CBS New York to discuss petroleum-based food dyes and the FDA's plan to phase them out.
Gabrielle Nevaeh, star of "Stranger Things: The First Shadow’" joins CBS New York to discuss the new play that's having audiences on the edge of their seats.
