Court rules Happy the elephant is not a person
There was a disappointing verdict Tuesday for activists trying to free Happy the Elephant from the Bronx Zoo. CBS2's Christina Fan reports.
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There was a disappointing verdict Tuesday for activists trying to free Happy the Elephant from the Bronx Zoo. CBS2's Christina Fan reports.
The animals were sent to the Osage Nation in Oklahoma, where the tribe has been building its herd for four years.
Six majestic bison have been transferred to a Native American tribe in the Southwest.
Zookeepers say newborn joeys spend about seven months in their mothers' pouches.
The Bronx Zoo is celebrating a highly anticipated debut. A baby tree kangaroo has started to emerge from its mother's pouch.
The popular attraction has not been at the zoo since 2019.
The zoo's Dinosaur Safari returns for the first time since 2019.
With just two days to go until Thanksgiving, many people are making their last minute purchases for the big meal.
Sources tell CBS2 a woman matching her description crossed a barrier near the lion exhibit Thursday afternoon and tossed roses and cash at the lions.
It's winter break and parents want to give their kids a break from technology. But they are finding the outdoor options are a little different this year due to the coronavirus pandemic.
It features dozens of animal lanterns, illuminated stilt walkers, ice carving demonstrations and costumed characters.
This year's experience will include a larger area of the zoo and will designed to accommodate social distancing.
That includes the Bronx, Central Park, Prospect Park and Queens zoos.
Phase 4 allows low-risk outdoor attractions, like zoos and botanical gardens, to reopen, too - places where people can practice social distancing.
Earlier this month, a tiger at the zoo was confirmed to have a case of COVID-19 and was believed to have caught the virus from a human handler.
The Wildlife Conservation Society's Bronx Zoo and New York Aquarium have virtual tours and live web cams you can enjoy.
It's the first known case of an animal being sick with the virus in the entire country.
Throughout the coronavirus outbreak, many have wondered if animals can get the disease. It appears at least some can, according to the Bronx Zoo.
They are now set up at a staging area in the Bronx.
NYPD officials say it was Autry who was caught on a video taken at the Bronx Zoo in September, apparently taunting a male lion standing several feet away.
Myah Autry is accused of stealing from a store in Kearny. She pleaded not guilty to shoplifting.
The animal rights group wants Happy to be moved to a private sanctuary where she can be with other elephants.
According to the NYPD, officers are searching for 32-year-old Myah Autry, who is now wanted for questioning in the stunning incident.
Images posted on Instagram -- by the user @Queenempress_Myahlaree -- appears to capture the initial moments the unidentified woman climbed into the lion exhibit
Video shows the woman standing in the exhibit and dancing while a male lion stares at her.
The sole winner of a $1.13 billion Mega Millions jackpot has begun the process of collecting the prize, the New Jersey Lottery said Monday.
New York City congestion pricing cleared a late legal challenge in the Southern District of New York and remains on course to start Jan. 5, 2025.
Starbucks baristas and Amazon delivery drivers are on strike in handful of U.S. cities as they seek wage increases.
Pitcher Sean Manaea is set to return to the New York Mets on a 3-year, $75 million contract, a person familiar with the agreement says.
NYC is facing the coldest weather in a while, and New York and New Jersey could be in for a White Christmas with snow on the way.
New York City congestion pricing cleared a late legal challenge in the Southern District of New York and remains on course to start Jan. 5, 2025.
NYC is facing the coldest weather in a while, and New York and New Jersey could be in for a White Christmas with snow on the way.
Luigi Mangione pleaded not guilty Monday to state charges in the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
Funding for the World Trade Center Health Program past 2027 was excluded from the federal budget on Friday as Congress scrambled to avert a government shutdown.
A woman died after she was set on fire aboard the New York City subway on an F train in Brooklyn, police say.
New York City congestion pricing cleared a late legal challenge in the Southern District of New York and remains on course to start Jan. 5, 2025.
NYC is facing the coldest weather in a while, and New York and New Jersey could be in for a White Christmas with snow on the way.
Don't let the sunny skies fool you as dangerously cold weather settles into New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.
Expect jam-packed airports and highways in the New York City area as the holiday travel season kicks into high gear.
New York City congestion pricing is facing a last-ditch effort in federal court to delay the Jan. 5 implementation new tolls in Manhattan.
The sole winner of a $1.13 billion Mega Millions jackpot has begun the process of collecting the prize, the New Jersey Lottery said Monday.
New York City congestion pricing cleared a late legal challenge in the Southern District of New York and remains on course to start Jan. 5, 2025.
NYC is facing the coldest weather in a while, and New York and New Jersey could be in for a White Christmas with snow on the way.
Funding for the World Trade Center Health Program past 2027 was excluded from the federal budget on Friday as Congress scrambled to avert a government shutdown.
Don't let the sunny skies fool you as dangerously cold weather settles into New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.
New York City congestion pricing cleared a late legal challenge in the Southern District of New York and remains on course to start Jan. 5, 2025.
Funding for the World Trade Center Health Program past 2027 was excluded from the federal budget on Friday as Congress scrambled to avert a government shutdown.
Don't let the sunny skies fool you as dangerously cold weather settles into New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.
Expect jam-packed airports and highways in the New York City area as the holiday travel season kicks into high gear.
A new law in Suffolk County allows police to arrest spectators at street takeovers, not just drivers at the illegal meetups.
New York City congestion pricing cleared a late legal challenge in the Southern District of New York and remains on course to start Jan. 5, 2025.
President Biden is granting clemency to 37 of the 40 federal inmates facing death sentences. Their sentences will be commuted to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
A report by the House Ethics Committee found former Rep. Matt Gaetz paid multiple women, including a 17-year-old girl, for sex.
Funding for the World Trade Center Health Program past 2027 was excluded from the federal budget on Friday as Congress scrambled to avert a government shutdown.
Over half of Americans see the drones that have been spotted over the East Coast as a threat to the U.S.
A woman who lost her jaw after being caught in a crossfire in Ukraine can smile again thanks to transformative surgery in New York.
Some 13 oz. bags of Lay's Classic Potato Chips may contain an undeclared allergen, according to the snack company.
New York Congressman-elect George Latimer expects "major pushback" to Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s potential vaccine policy if he heads Donald Trump's Health and Human Services Department.
A breakthrough treatment is making a huge difference for stroke survivors, improving hand and arm function, and their quality of life.
CBS News New York's Cindy Hsu's mental illness did not stop her. Now, she's highlighting hope and solutions.
Sean "Diddy" Combs was back in federal court in Lower Manhattan on Wednesday for a pretrial hearing.
A spokesperson for Foxx said that he had to get stitches after he was hit in the face by a glass thrown from someone else in the restaurant.
Sean "Diddy" Combs filed a motion Friday to dismiss his appeal for bail, meaning he will stay in jail until his trial on sex trafficking charges in May 2025.
Jamie Foxx opened up about why he was hospitalized for several weeks in April 2023.
The annual gala at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts features personalized tributes with performances and testimonials from fellow artists.
Pitcher Sean Manaea is set to return to the New York Mets on a 3-year, $75 million contract, a person familiar with the agreement says.
Matthew Stafford threw an 11-yard touchdown pass to Tyler Higbee early in the fourth quarter and the Rams beat the Jets 19-9 on Sunday.
Drew Lock threw a pair of pick-6s as the Giants lost their franchise-record 10th straight game, 34-7 to the Falcons on Sunday.
The Rangers lost for the 12th time in their last 16 games with a 3-1 defeat to the visiting Hurricanes on Sunday.
Jalen Brunson scored 29 of his season-high 39 points in the second half to power the Knicks to a 104-93 victory over the Pelicans on Saturday night.
As Hanukkah approaches, the Brooklyn organization is in a race against time to deliver gifts to children battling illnesses.
Mets owner Steve Cohen's Metropolitan Park casino complex proposal has picked up steam after gaining the Queens borough president's approval.
Parts of the MTA's emergency exit infrastructure are in a hazardous state of disrepair, according to a new audit report.
The Riverside Church of New York announced this week plans to close its Weekday School after 95 years of caring for local children.
Neighbors living in communities without subway stops say congestion pricing has caused many to consider leaving New York City.
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."
Some New Yorkers think the holidays are a magical time. Others, not so much. They're weighing in on "Your Point."
Tony Sadiku has the Tri-State Area's updated Monday afternoon forecast on CBS News New York.
A federal judge denied requests for an injunction that would have delayed the start of congestion pricing in New York City.
Suspected UnitedHealthcare CEO gunman Luigi Mangione entered a not guilty plea in court Monday. CBS News New York's Ali Bauman reports, and trial attorney Rich Schoenstein offers analysis of Monday's proceedings.
Luigi Mangione appeared in a New York court and pleaded not guilty to start murder and terrorism charges. Watch team coverage from CBS News New York's Alice Gainer and Lisa Rozner.
