Dinosaur Safari returns to the Bronx Zoo
The popular attraction has not been at the zoo since 2019.
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.
According to officials at the New York attraction, a 3 1/2-foot mangrove snake somehow escaped from its cage in the zoo's JungleWorld exhibit on Tuesday.
The decision was made to euthanize her after she was no longer able to eat.
The lawsuit claims the elephant has similar rights to a human being and should be relocated from the Bronx Zoo to a larger private sanctuary.
The treatment is a high-tech alternative to ice baths that humans have used for years.
The Wildlife Conservation Society's Bronx Zoo announced Thursday that the female snow leopard cub has made its public debut just in time for Halloween .
Prosecutors are continuing to call witnesses in former President Donald Trump's criminal trial in New York, where jurors heard from a former Trump Organization executive.
Traffic was flowing on I-95 in Norwalk Monday after being shut down in both directions due to a fiery tractor-trailer crash last week.
'Bob Hearts Abishola', the acclaimed comedy, is signing off after its fifth season on CBS.
Condé Nast employees were set to walk off the job only hours before the Met Gala, chaired by company editorial director Anna Wintour.
Columbia University said Monday it is canceling its main commencement ceremony after weeks of protests and turmoil on campus.
Columbia University said Monday it is canceling its main commencement ceremony after weeks of protests and turmoil on campus.
A New York City Department of Correction captain was burned Friday night when her camera suddenly ignited.
It's almost time for the 2024 Met Gala, and we a have look at when the red carpet starts and how long it will last before it ends.
A Facebook tip led to an emotional reunion after a family thought their beloved dog, Panda, was stolen in Central Park.
NYC's Met Museum is where the Met Gala is held each year, and 2024 is no different. Here's a look at the history of the museum and why the gala takes place there.
Traffic was flowing on I-95 in Norwalk Monday after being shut down in both directions due to a fiery tractor-trailer crash last week.
I-95 fully reopened in both directions Sunday in Norwalk, Connecticut, days after a tanker truck caught fire and badly damaged a bridge.
Northbound lanes of I-95 have reopened in Norwalk, Connecticut after crews demolished a bridge that was damaged in a tanker truck fire.
As we progress into Sunday, light showers will become a steady rain, which may be moderate to heavy at times.
The I-95 overpass in Norwalk, Connecticut that was damaged in a fiery tanker truck crash is being demolished, but the highway remains partially closed.
A New Jersey state trooper died Sunday while training at the NJSP headquarters in Ewing, Mercer County, Gov. Phil Murphy said.
Princeton University students began a hunger strike on Friday in solidarity with the millions of Palestinians in Gaza as Israel's war against Hamas continues.
Rutgers University is responding to requests made by pro-Palestinian protesters after demonstrators dismantled their on-campus encampment Thursday.
As we progress into Sunday, light showers will become a steady rain, which may be moderate to heavy at times.
A special general election will be held in New Jersey in September to fill the House of Representatives seat left vacant by late Rep. Donald Payne Jr.
The land in East Farmingdale, near Republic Airport, has been vacant since the 1990s.
As we progress into Sunday, light showers will become a steady rain, which may be moderate to heavy at times.
The controversial New York City congestion pricing tolls set to start June 30 are facing another lawsuit, this time from Long Island.
Isis Navarro Reyes, of New York, allegedly posted TikTok videos marketing weight loss drugs that appeared to be Ozempic, Mesofrance and Axcion.
The suspect in a Long Island car crash that killed one man and three children in August 2023 has agreed to a plea deal.
Prosecutors are continuing to call witnesses in former President Donald Trump's criminal trial in New York, where jurors heard from a former Trump Organization executive.
A special general election will be held in New Jersey in September to fill the House of Representatives seat left vacant by late Rep. Donald Payne Jr.
Hope Hicks, one of former President Donald Trump's closest aides for years, told jurors how she handled the fallout from "hush money" payments made to two women before the 2016 election.
President Biden awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the nation's highest civilian honor, to 19 recipients.
The controversial New York City congestion pricing tolls set to start June 30 are facing another lawsuit, this time from Long Island.
Hormel Foods says potentially contaminated products were shipped to Publix and Dollar Tree distribution warehouses.
A New Jersey teenager says making music helps bring him to a better place as he fights cancer.
Dutch medical device maker Philips says it's reached a $1.1 billion deal in the United States to settle lawsuits over faulty sleep machines in a case that's rocked the company.
Vicky Dennis went to the hospital with strange symptoms when she had COVID. Doctors found she had two undiagnosed, life-threatening diseases and needed a liver transplant to survive.
Joel Embiid has been experiencing Bell's palsy symptoms, he said after Philadelphia's 125-114 win over the New York Knicks.
'Bob Hearts Abishola', the acclaimed comedy, is signing off after its fifth season on CBS.
It's widely known the Met Gala itself includes a dinner and a performance. But aside from bathroom selfies and elevator clips, the gala itself isn't recorded.
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Tom Brady took his share of barbs from comedians, former teammates and his longtime coach during a made-for-streaming comedy live event on Netflix -- but one joke seemed to anger him.
Bernard Hill died Sunday at 79. The actor was known for his roles in "Lord of the Rings" and "Titanic."
Tom Brady took his share of barbs from comedians, former teammates and his longtime coach during a made-for-streaming comedy live event on Netflix -- but one joke seemed to anger him.
Mika Zibenejad scored twice in the Rangers' 4-3 win over the Hurricanes in Game 1 of the NHL Playoffs second-round series at Madison Square Garden.
Rafael Navarro scored early, Cole Bassett had an assist and a late goal and Zack Steffen notched his first clean sheet with Colorado as the Rapids beat NYCFC for the first time at rainy Citi Field.
Juan Soto hit a three-run double that snapped a seventh-inning tie and the New York Yankees beat the Detroit Tigers as rain fell at Yankee Stadium.
Randy Arozarena hit a tying home run off Edwin Díaz with two outs in the ninth inning, and the Rays went on to finish a three-game sweep of the Mets.
Millions of stamps designed by Brooklyn artist, Kim Parker, are decorating postage envelopes nationwide.
"Swans of Harlem" tells the story of five ballerinas in the early days of Dance Theatre of Harlem.
In light of budget cuts to New York City's public library systems, a Park Slope man decided to launch a fundraiser to support the Brooklyn Public Library.
CBS New York's Elle McLogan spoke with 90-year-old Sylvia Hack about her decades of service to her neighborhood.
Three middle school girls are co-champions after winning the Under 14 division at the National Girls Chess Championship.
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.
A crane went up in flames high above Manhattan, then partially collapsed onto the street below.
The 2024 Met Gala theme is based on the Costume Institute's latest exhibition, "Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion." Hear from the museum director for more.
CBS New York's John Elliott has the latest weather forecast.
The Interstate reopened after being shut down in both directions due to a fiery tractor-trailer crash. A burning fuel tanker roasted the Fairfield Avenue overpass, forcing the full closure. CBS New York's Tony Aiello reports.
As hostage negotiations were on the verge of collapse, Hamas attacked Israeli troops near a Gaza border crossing. Now, Israel appears to be more poised than ever to exact revenge, CBS New York's Jessica Moore reports.
First responders found him unresponsive when they arrived on scene at the construction site and couldn't save him, according to police.