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Thunderstorms brought heavy rain and flooding to New York City and the surrounding area Tuesday.
Lawmakers in Nassau County, New York passed a mask ban that would make it a crime for protesters to wear face coverings to hide their identity.
Five federally-funded initiatives aim to combat crime against bodegas in Upper Manhattan and the Bronx.
One of the largest cemeteries in New York City has completed a major project to deal with storm water runoff.
Pedestrians told CBS News New York the city isn't doing enough to stop moped and e-bike riders from going through restricted zones, like Open Streets.
Thirteen people were hurt when an MTA bus crashed into a subway station pillar in the Bronx on Monday.
From roads to runways, the rising temperatures are more than just uncomfortable; it's also impacting our infrastructure, so what's being done to handle the heat?
Stone-like materials called slag tested positive for elevated levels of arsenic along the beach in Keyport, New Jersey, state officials said.
Despite the pause in congestion pricing derailing over two dozen subway accessibility projects, the MTA broke ground Monday on a station refurbishment project in Brooklyn that will include three new elevators to make it easier for seniors and riders with disabilities to ride the rails.
Yonkers Police are investigating the discovery of a burned body in a shopping cart at the scene of a fire near the Mt. Vernon border.
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Rep. Nicole Malliotakis and 9/11 families are calling on the Biden administration to pursue the death penalty against Khalid Shaikh Mohammed, the accused 9/11 mastermind, and to immediately set a trial date.
The controversial plan for a Las Vegas Sands casino on Long Island cleared a major vote to move forward.
Two women are recovering after they were pushed into the subway tracks early Monday morning.
New York and New Jersey will continue to see hot and humid weather this week, along with the chance of thunderstorms. Plus, we're tracking Hurricane Debby.
New Yorkers who qualify for the state's Empire State Child Tax Credit will see their supplemental payment checks arrive in the mail soon.
As CBS News New York's Nick Caloway reports, it was part of a New Jersey community's effort to pay her back for her service.
Suffolk County police said 20-year-old Jonathan Quiles, of Medford, was arrested on charges of arson and reckless endangerment. He pleaded not guilty to two counts of each during his arraignment on Wednesday. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
A Haitian neighborhood in New York is reacting to the United States restricting all flights to Haiti for the next 30 days. As CBS News New York's Alecia Reid reports, this comes after American planes were shot at while in the country's capital.
Despite the area desperately needing rain, CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn says we won't see much, if any, over at least the next seven days.
The NYPD said it is now deploying drones to speed up response times to crimes, which means in some cases, a device will be first on the scene instead of an officer. CBS News New York's Zinnia Maldonado explains how the program works.
Democrat Ken Jenkins will run in the Westchester County executive special election early in 2025.
Nearly 200 survivors of sex abuse in New York jails rallied in Lower Manhattan on Wednesday, saying there's been no action from the state or city to make jails safer.
Governor Kathy Hochul is set to make an announcement Thursday about congestion pricing in New York City, her office said.
Nearly four dozen firefighters were deployed to battle a brush fire in the Inwood section of Manhattan on Wednesday.
Firefighters are slowly making progress in their battle against a wildfire at the border of New Jersey and New York.
Service is finally restored after a transformer explosion and fire along Amtrak tracks in the Bronx caused service suspensions throughout the region Tuesday and Wednesday.
A Red Flag Warning is back in effect for much of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, as the fire threat remains high.
Gov. Kathy Hochul is moving forward with a plan to "unpause" congestion pricing by the end of the year, sources tell CBS News New York.
Connecticut election results show Vice President Kamala Harris won the state, and Sen. Chris Murphy was reelected, CBS News projects.
This Election Day is expected to be one of our warmest ever on record for New York City and the surrounding area.
New Jersey has declared a drought warning as dry conditions continue, asking residents to conserve water voluntarily.
Firefighters are slowly making progress in their battle against a wildfire at the border of New Jersey and New York.
An arrest has been made in a 50-year-old murder case thanks to the diligent work of some New Jersey college students.
Gov. Phil Murphy and other state officials will hold another briefing Wednesday to discuss the possible drought warning status.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul visited the site of a deadly 5,000-acre wildfire that's burning along the New York-New Jersey border Tuesday.
A Rockville Centre police detective faces hate crime charges following an incident in Manorville, prosecutors said Wednesday.
Long Island volunteer firefighter Jonathan Quiles is accused of intentionally setting a brush fire in Medford, New York.
Long Island leaders say they're hopeful that Donald Trump's pick for head of the EPA, former Rep. Lee Zeldin, will in fact protect the environment.
Gov. Kathy Hochul says she wants to reduce congestion pricing tolls, but her plan is being met by opposition to any tolling.
Gov. Kathy Hochul is moving forward with a plan to "unpause" congestion pricing by the end of the year, sources tell CBS News New York.
Democrat Ken Jenkins will run in the Westchester County executive special election early in 2025.
Trump will nominate Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz to serve as attorney general — a choice that quickly prompted backlash.
Firefighters are slowly making progress in their battle against a wildfire at the border of New Jersey and New York.
President Biden and President-elect Donald Trump both promised a "smooth" transition.
Many migrants in New York City say they're facing fear and uncertainty since President-elect Donald Trump has vowed to deport millions of undocumented immigrants.
The packaging label omitted a key ingredient, prompting a Food and Drug Administration recall.
The manufacturer of tumblers sold at Wawa stores says it has received four reports of cuts from the product's metal drinking straws.
Decision to cut topping comes as officials work to confirm source of E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders.
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Tuesday announced a $150 million investment in a new state-of-the-art cell and gene therapy hub to be built on Long Island.
Dozens of New York and New Jersey schools are impacted by a recall of meat and poultry products potentially contaminated with listeria.
John Krasinski is People magazine's Sexiest Man Alive for 2024. The magazine announced the actor-writer-director as its pick during "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert."
America's largest nonfiction film festival, featuring more than 200 features and shorts, returns to New York City theaters and streaming.
Mattel apologizes for inadvertently directing people to pornography site instead of one promoting upcoming film.
Judith Jamison, an internationally acclaimed dancer who later served as artistic director of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater for two decades, has died at age 81.
Actor Tony Todd's TV and movie credits spanned 40 years and included the 1992 horror film "Candyman" and its 2021 sequel.
Leon Draisaitl had two goals, including the overtime winner, as the Edmonton Oilers beat the New York Islanders on Tuesday night.
The New York Knicks beat Philadelphia on Tuesday night in the opener of NBA Cup group play for both teams.
The New Jersey Devils snapped Florida's seven-game winning streak by beating the Panthers on Tuesday night.
The Winnipeg Jets won their seventh straight over the New York Rangers on Tuesday night.
Cam Thomas scored 10 of his 17 points in the fourth quarter and the Nets defeated the Pelicans 107-105 on Monday.
The Hispanic Society's new exhibit traces how different cultures influenced the women of Spain as they found their own voices throughout history.
Brooklyn transit riders are worried about an ongoing proposal to cut bus stops as part of a redesign project.
A Long Island man's life savings were stolen from his bank account, and he says he's been waiting a year to get it back.
As work is being completed on a six-block stretch of the Ocean Parkway Greenway, cyclists say the rest of the bike path is overdue for upgrades.
A Bronx resident says illegally parked RVs and abandoned vehicles have been an eyesore in his community for years.
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."
As CBS News New York's Nick Caloway reports, it was part of a New Jersey community's effort to pay her back for her service.
Suffolk County police said 20-year-old Jonathan Quiles, of Medford, was arrested on charges of arson and reckless endangerment. He pleaded not guilty to two counts of each during his arraignment on Wednesday. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
A Haitian neighborhood in New York is reacting to the United States restricting all flights to Haiti for the next 30 days. As CBS News New York's Alecia Reid reports, this comes after American planes were shot at while in the country's capital.
Despite the area desperately needing rain, CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn says we won't see much, if any, over at least the next seven days.
The NYPD said it is now deploying drones to speed up response times to crimes, which means in some cases, a device will be first on the scene instead of an officer. CBS News New York's Zinnia Maldonado explains how the program works.
