Famed "Seneca Chief" reconstructed to mark 200 years since Erie Canal opened
The vessel was the first boat to travel from Buffalo to New York City in 1825, officially opening the canal. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
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The vessel was the first boat to travel from Buffalo to New York City in 1825, officially opening the canal. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
The principal of a Buffalo school said she wished she could invite her students to her wedding, so school officials worked with the kids to throw a special surprise ceremony.
A record-setting run ended at the Brooklyn Bridge Promenade on Tuesday.
Several New York state landmarks were lit in orange on Wednesday to mark three years since the racially motivated mass shooting at a Buffalo supermarket.
Salman Rushdie took the witness stand Tuesday in the attempted murder trial against his accused attacker, Hadi Matar.
The U.S. Coast Guard sent ice-breaking vessels to free the freighter, which was stranded for three days in the waters near Buffalo.
The NFL divisional round kicks off on Saturday, as eight teams looking to advance to conference championship weekend. It starts in Kansas City, where the Chiefs take on the Houston Texans. That will be followed by a showdown between the Detroit Lions and Washington Commanders. Sunday's final game features two MVP favorites, Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens taking on Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills. CBS Sports NFL writer Shanna McCarriston breaks it down.
A law enforcement source says Svetlana Dali cut off her ankle bracelet and boarded a Greyhound bus to Canada, but was stopped near the border without a passport. CBS News New York's Kristine Johnson reports.
New York judge Mark Grisanti, who was censured after being seen on video shoving a police officer, will be replaced, officials said.
An Amtrak train hit a truck just outside of Buffalo on Friday night, killing two adults and a 6-year-old boy. Amtrak officials say the train was traveling from New York to Niagara Falls.
Democratic state Sen. Timothy Kennedy won a special election for the New York congressional seat left vacant by Democrat Brian Higgins' departure from Congress.
The eclipse peaked in the early afternoon, lasting anywhere from 2 to 4 minutes in Upstate New York and less than a minute in NYC.
An ice jam on a creek in Buffalo has people living in flood-prone areas on alert. There's concern the warmer temperatures and rain could cause the ice to melt and the creek to overflow.
Snow shovelers were back out in the stands at Highmark Stadium in Buffalo on Saturday ahead of Sunday's playoff game between the Bills and the Kansas City Chiefs. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3U8IIne
Gov. Kathy Hochul is putting Erie County under a full travel ban due to the snow.
The gunman is already serving a sentence of life in prison with no chance of parole after he pleaded guilty to state charges in the 2022 attack.
The Justice Department has announced a first-of-its-kind decision under President Joe Biden. It plans to seek the death penalty for the white supremacist gunman who killed 10 people at a Buffalo supermarket, and as CBS New York's Doug Williams reports, some of the victims' families disagree with the decision. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3vyyj9Y
PepsiCo is the single largest identifiable contributor to the plastic waste contaminating the Buffalo River, according to the lawsuit.
PepsiCo is facing a lawsuit from Attorney General Letitia James over the impact of its single-use plastic packaging. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/47bBaUr
Glor stopped by to chat with CBS New York's Chris Wragge about the honor, his Western New York roots, and more.
It's a hopeful sign in Hamlin's recovery after he collapsed on the field in January, CBS New York's Otis Livingston reports.
The 60,000-seat stadium is expected to cost $1.54 billion, making it the largest economic development project ever in Western New York, according to Hochul's office.
The $1.54 billion stadium will be across from Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park.
New York City is considering more than 700 locations, including cities upstate, to house asylum seekers that recently arrived, CBS2's Zinnia Maldonado reports.
Some attended a vigil at the supermarket on the city's east side with the mayor and lawmakers.
A man wanted in a Reading homicide was arrested while waiting to board a flight to the Dominican Republic at an airport in New Jersey Sunday, police said.
A 72-year-old New York City protester claims she was pepper-sprayed by an ICE agent in Inwood.
A new parking option is turning into a shopping debate at the Willowbrook Mall in Wayne, New Jersey.
José Caballero lined a two-run homer, Gerrit Cole pitched into the sixth inning and the New York Yankees hung on to top the Chicago Cubs 2-1 on Sunday.
Detectives are working to figure out what happened to a woman who was found dead inside an apartment in Brooklyn early Saturday morning.
A 72-year-old New York City protester claims she was pepper-sprayed by an ICE agent in Inwood.
Detectives are working to figure out what happened to a woman who was found dead inside an apartment in Brooklyn early Saturday morning.
The Consul General of Israel in New York is calling on Mayor Zohran Mamdani to change his anti-Israel rhetoric before Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visits the city in September for the United Nations General Assembly.
Saturday marked one year since 20-month-old River Wilson drowned in the backyard pool of a state-licensed home daycare in the Bronx.
"The Sopranos" actor Vincent Pastore is being remembered as a fixture in his Bronx community.
Stormy weather will return to the New York City area on Monday, bringing the threat of heavy rain and storms that may lead to flash flooding.
There's been a report of a bigfoot sighting near the Pachaug State Forest in Connecticut.
Heavy rain is complicating efforts to recover a teenage boy from the West River in New Haven. Strong currents and an increased flow have made the job even more difficult.
It's another rainy day in the Tri-State Area with a flood watch for parts of New York and Connecticut.
There was a tornado warning in Sussex and Warren Counties in New Jersey as more severe weather passed through our area.
A man wanted in a Reading homicide was arrested while waiting to board a flight to the Dominican Republic at an airport in New Jersey Sunday, police said.
A new parking option is turning into a shopping debate at the Willowbrook Mall in Wayne, New Jersey.
Stormy weather will return to the New York City area on Monday, bringing the threat of heavy rain and storms that may lead to flash flooding.
Under the new initiative, restaurants will no longer automatically provide plastic utensils, napkins or condiments in takeout orders.
The body of a missing girl was found in the Passaic River in New Jersey after a two-day search, officials said.
John Elliott reports from Glen Cove, Long Island, for Swim Across America Open Water Swim.
Some homeowners on Long Island say teenage pranks have escalated into vandalism. A game of ding-dong ditch is keeping residents up at night and, in at least one case, has done damage. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
For some Long Island families, the cost of supplies, clothes and other back-to-school essentials is becoming a growing challenge.
Doctors in Suffolk County have reported three cases of a rare tick-borne disease known as rabbit fever so far this summer. A 9-year-old boy shared his experiences with the illness.
For some Long Island families, the cost of supplies, clothes and other back-to-school essentials is becoming a growing challenge. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
The Consul General of Israel in New York is calling on Mayor Zohran Mamdani to change his anti-Israel rhetoric before Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visits the city in September for the United Nations General Assembly.
On Saturday, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman spoke with Mr. Trump and cautioned him against conducting a fresh round of strikes on Iran, CBS News learned.
A Brooklyn grandmother went to the dentist hoping to fix her smile. Instead, her daughter says she lost her teeth, her health, and her independence.
President Trump said Todd Blanche will remain acting attorney general as a holdup on his nomination continues.
Republican New York gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman is deploying a campaign strategy that echoes the national GOP playbook — attack Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
The source of exposure for the Legionnaires cluster on Manhattan's Upper East Side has been eliminated, according to the New York City Health Department.
A seventh person has died from Legionnaires' disease in connection with the Upper East Side cluster, New York City's health commissioner said Thursday.
Thirty-four cooling towers at 33 buildings on the Upper East Side tested positive for live Legionella bacteria, the New York City Health Department announced Tuesday.
An attorney representing an Upper East Side woman whose husband just died from Legionnaires' disease is planning to take legal action.
Studies show older adults are among the safest drivers on the road, but crashes involving seniors are on the rise.
"The Sopranos" actor Vincent Pastore is being remembered as a fixture in his Bronx community.
Vincent Pastore played Salvatore "Big Pussy" Bonpensiero on all six seasons of "The Sopranos," which aired from 1999 to 2007.
A new Broadway show based on Prince's movie and album "Purple Rain" will take the stage at Broadway's Majestic Theatre in March.
Carly Simon, the singer known for 1970s hits like "You're So Vain," announced she has Parkinson's disease and also was treated for basal cell carcinoma.
Paramount Skydance on Friday said it would delay the deal until as late as June 2027.
José Caballero lined a two-run homer, Gerrit Cole pitched into the sixth inning and the New York Yankees hung on to top the Chicago Cubs 2-1 on Sunday.
The Miami Marlins beat the Mets 2-0 Sunday shortly after New York traded opening day starter Freddy Peralta to Tampa Bay.
Peralta has been a disappointment for the Mets after they acquired him from Milwaukee in a January trade.
The Chicago Cubs evened their series with the New York Yankees with a 5-2 win on Saturday night.
The New York Red Bulls beat Orlando 3-2 on Saturday night.
Parents in Harlem say their children's walk to summer camp is littered with trash, illegal dumping and a growing encampment.
A specialized program from God's Love We Deliver is serving nearly 400 veterans with medically tailored meals, while helping combat isolation and ease the challenges of life after military service.
The Newtown Creek Alliance community science project gives students hands-on experience monitoring the health of one of the most polluted waterways in the U.S.
The FIFA World Cup is delivering a business boost for many bars and restaurants across New York City, but not every industry is seeing the same payoff.
Two Upper West Side children went on a mission to visit 40 playgrounds in one day, hoping to set a record.
People dressed in elaborate headgear and paraded up Fifth Avenue for New York City's Easter Sunday tradition.
The Halloween tradition strolled through Manhattan's East Village on Sunday, with furry friends dressed in colorful costumes.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
The annual Easter Parade and Easter Bonnet Festival was held in Manhattan on April 20, 2025.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock has your weather forecast for August 2 at 11 p.m.
Police were on the scene of a shooting in Yonkers late Sunday night.
A new paid parking option is turning into a shopping debate at a New Jersey mall. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports.
President Trump says negotiations are set to begin Monday after he canceled a pending attack on Iran. The president says the deal would include reopening the Strait of Hormuz. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
A 72-year-old New York City protester claims she was pepper-sprayed by an ICE agent in Inwood. She told CBS News New York's Andrew Ramos she's now planning legal action.
