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"Elsbeth" star Carrie Preston went for a Tea Around Town bus tour to take in the sights of New York City.
Squatters taking advantage of laws that allow them to live rent free while the lengthy court process plays out are a growing problem in New York City.
Richard Mosback didn't waste time when he saw his neighbor, an 18-year-old firefighter, trapped on the second floor of his burning home.
The 8-year-old died of hypothermia in 2020 after being forced by his father and his fiancé to sleep in the garage in freezing temperatures.
Students who applied to selective specialized schools and regular admission schools have until Friday to decide which they'd like to attend.
Police say a driver struck a 6-year-old boy in a crosswalk at 13th Avenue and 68th Street in Dyker Heights, Brooklyn.
Pews at Our Lady of the Lake are damaged and statues are charred after someone intentionally set a fire days after Easter, police said.
The Passaic River was set enter minor flood stage Thursday night, and was expected to remain in minor flood stage through Friday night.
New York, which sits in fifth place in the Eastern Conference, is just 15-14 since Randle went down on Jan. 27.
The Department of Education released the list of new schools coming the Bronx, Brooklyn and Queens.
The forecast looked like an April Fools' Day joke, but parts of New York and New Jersey are dealing with a snowstorm almost three weeks into spring.
Cathy Tusiani was killed in the Hamlet of Armonk when a tree hit her car. Several trees came down across the area Wednesday from a combination of soaking rain that saturated the ground and powerful wind gusts.
Chad May, who is non-verbal, made his way to an ice cream shop, where employees soon realized something was wrong.
Astrology dates back centuries and astrologers who study the stars say that if you feel a little different during an eclipse, there's a reason.
The six 55-gallon drums were recently discovered in Bethpage Community Park.
Columbia University President Dr. Minouche Shafik has resigned.
The NYPD held a press conference Wednesday to address the recent spike in crime in Central Park.
Time lapse video taken Monday shows the northern lights over Hackettstown, New Jersey.
The George Washington Bridge has a dedicated pathway for pedestrians and cyclists, but it isn't open 24 hours. One Bergen County man is trying to change that. He spoke to CBS News New York's Christine Sloan.
The father of 10-year-old Gianlukas Illescas insisted his son died by suicide last year after being bullied at school, but Peekskill Police and the Westchester DA's office have closed their investigation after confirming the autopsy findings; Gianlukas died by accidental asphyxiation, not suicide.
Columbia University President Dr. Minouche Shafik announced she was resigning on Wednesday. The announcement came months after she was criticized for her handling of antisemitism on campus and protests in response to the Israel-Hamas war.
The George Washington Bridge has a dedicated pathway for pedestrians and cyclists, but it isn't open 24 hours. One Bergen County man is trying to change that.
Mayor Eric Adams released a new study Wednesday finding Mastercard holders spend $3,900-$9,500 less each month at businesses with sidewalk sheds.
MTA subway workers face "substantial" risk of death or injury due to unsafe work conditions, according to an audit conducted by the Federal Transit Administration.
Walt Disney Parks and Resorts is trying have a man's wrongful death lawsuit dismissed because he signed up for Disney+ streaming years earlier.
Matt Corey and Dr. Michael Goldstein won Republican nominations in Connecticut's primary elections Tuesday, according to the Associated Press.
Dozens of athletes from New York, New Jersey and Connecticut are returning from the 2024 Paris Olympics as champions.
Today will shape up to be another decent weekend day as early clouds give way to brighter skies in the afternoon.
After an active weather week that included the remnants of Hurricane Debby, we're looking at a beautiful weekend around the Tri-State Area.
The Jets open the preseason on Saturday against the Washington Commanders at MetLife Stadium.
The George Washington Bridge has a dedicated pathway for pedestrians and cyclists, but it isn't open 24 hours. One Bergen County man is trying to change that.
The safest county in the United States is located on Long Island, according to a U.S. News & World Report ranking.
A New Jersey family is demanding answers after a young woman was shot and killed by police in July. They say she was harmless when police forcibly entered her apartment.
A man has been hospitalized after being shot by a Newark police officer Monday night.
A movement is underway to create a passenger bill of rights for NJ Transit riders stuck on trains.
Walt Disney Parks and Resorts is trying have a man's wrongful death lawsuit dismissed because he signed up for Disney+ streaming years earlier.
Nassau County's controversial mask ban bill has been signed into law. County Executive Bruce Blakeman signed the legislation Wednesday, making it a crime for anyone to wear a mask or face covering to hide their identity, except for health or religious reasons.
The safest county in the United States is located on Long Island, according to a U.S. News & World Report ranking.
Federal prosecutors want George Santos' campaign lies submitted as evidence, while his defense team is asking for a partially anonymous jury.
Babylon cannabis dispensaries are raking in big bucks on Long Island. Babylon's Town Supervisor Richard Schaffer is counting the cash, and putting its tax revenue proceeds toward treatment and prevention programs.
Just like the NYPD chief of patrol, Mayor Eric Adams says he wants changes to New York's sanctuary city laws.
Former President Donald Trump's latest attempt to get the judge presiding over his New York criminal case to recuse himself has been denied.
Matt Corey and Dr. Michael Goldstein won Republican nominations in Connecticut's primary elections Tuesday, according to the Associated Press.
New York City says it is addressing problematic tent encampment outside the Randall's Island migrant shelter.
Federal prosecutors want George Santos' campaign lies submitted as evidence, while his defense team is asking for a partially anonymous jury.
Drugmaker Lykos Therapeutics had asked the FDA to approve its MDMA capsules as part of a therapy regimen for treating PTSD. It says another study will take "several years."
Stone-like materials called slag tested positive for elevated levels of arsenic along the beach in Keyport, New Jersey, state officials said.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's Archewell Foundation is launching a new initiative, the Parents' Network, to support parents whose children have been victimized by harmful online content, from social media bullying to suicide ideation.
The USDA has expanded the recall of some Boar's Head deli meats over concerns of a link to a deadly listeria outbreak.
Portion control is key, say researchers in examining levels of lead, cadmium and arsenic in cocoa-laden products.
Taylor Swift has long called NYC's Greenwich Village home, and the city is celebrating with limited edition "Cornelia Street" signs.
In 1959 Carol Burnett burst onto the New York stage in the musical comedy "Once Upon a Mattress." In the new Broadway revival, two-time Tony-winner Sutton Foster recreates the role of Winnifred, a princess in search of a suitable mate.
A small, independent movie theater in Brooklyn is giving away free movie tickets to "Deadpool & Wolverine" this weekend. It's part of an effort to support family-owned theaters around the country.
A street in New York City's Greenwich Village is now named after Jimi Hendrix.
Authorities say two suspected extremists believed to be tied to ISIS appeared to be planning an attack on an event in the Vienna area.
Juan Soto had his first career three-homer game, Nestor Cortes tossed seven shutout innings and the New York Yankees held off the Chicago White Sox 4-1 to take sole possession of the AL East lead.
Shea Langeliers hit a three-run homer off former batterymate Paul Blackburn and went 4 for 4 again, powering the Oakland Athletics to a 9-4 win over the skidding New York Mets.
Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers wants edge rusher Haason Reddick in camp, but won't judge him over holdout.
Gavin Sheets had four hits and drove in four runs and the White Sox pounded the Yankees 12-2 Monday night.
Stuck in a contract dispute with the Jets, edge rusher Haason Reddick reportedly has asked for a trade.
A Brooklyn man worries about water damage to his old home. He says the community garden next door is to blame.
An elderly NYCHA resident said she's been waiting months to be transferred from her building in the Bronx, and she can't put up with the poor living conditions any longer.
Richmond Hill residents Carol and Jack Wolf have the home of their dreams, and the sidewalk of their nightmares. The Wolfs say they were added to the city's repair waitlist in 2017..
The hunt is on for a beloved Queens cat that was stolen recently outside a Woodside bodega.
Western Queens touting Queensborough People's Space, a hub with deeply affordable artist studios, workshops, and a rooftop farm.
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 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.
Columbia University President Dr. Minouche Shafik has resigned.
The NYPD held a press conference Wednesday to address the recent spike in crime in Central Park.
Time lapse video taken Monday shows the northern lights over Hackettstown, New Jersey.
The George Washington Bridge has a dedicated pathway for pedestrians and cyclists, but it isn't open 24 hours. One Bergen County man is trying to change that. He spoke to CBS News New York's Christine Sloan.
The father of 10-year-old Gianlukas Illescas insisted his son died by suicide last year after being bullied at school, but Peekskill Police and the Westchester DA's office have closed their investigation after confirming the autopsy findings; Gianlukas died by accidental asphyxiation, not suicide.