Man Falls Down Elevator Shaft In Columbus Circle Building
It's still unclear how he fell, but the worker suffered multiple injuries including fractured ankles.
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It's still unclear how he fell, but the worker suffered multiple injuries including fractured ankles.
One food vendor was hospitalized, and another was in police custody, after police claimed a quarrel at Columbus Circle ended with one vendor slashing the other Monday evening.
The operator of bicycle kiosks in Columbus Circle claims its employees are routinely being threatened by illegal bike vendors who lease what may be stolen bikes to tourists.
Frankea Dabbs, 20, was arrested on charges of child abandonment and acting in a manner injurious to a child less than 17, police said.
Snack lovers are celebrating in Columbus Circle, where art director Alex Valhouli and Jack Link's beef jerky company created "Meat Rushmore" -- a 1,600-pound replica of Mount Rushmore covered in three different varieties of jerky.
Police were on the hunt Wednesday night for a suspect who stole a pricey Rolex watch from the Tourneau store at Columbus Circle.
After testing Wi-Fi in a handful of stations last year, the city is now expanding service to 30 additional stations, including Times Square, Rockefeller Center and Columbus Circle.
Sources said the car's make and model enabled police to follow its path into Queens, locate the car, find out who rented it, and who may have used it.
Sources told CBS 2 the person is not the shooter involved in the brazen slaying of 31-year-old Brandon Lincoln Woodard of Los Angeles.
The victim, identified as Brandon Lincoln Woodard, was shot execution-style in the back of the head in front of 202 West 58th St., according to authorities.
All underground stations are expected to be wired by 2016, but trains are not expected to have service between stations.
Japanese artist Tatzu Nishi has constructed an 810-square-foot living room offering spectacular views of mid-Manhattan at one of its busiest intersections.
Oreo, a 6-year-old black and white Gelding, will be joining 30 other horses -- many of which are former carriage horses -- at the Blue Star Equiculture of Palmer, Mass., officials announced Wednesday.
The project is being built by Japanese artist Tatzu Nishi and supporters said it should not be viewed as offensive because it will allow New Yorkers and visitors alike to get an up-close look at Columbus high above the circle.
The Coalition to Ban Horse-Drawn Carriages held a demonstration Saturday afternoon at the corner of Central Park South and Fifth Avenue. But a horse-drawn carriage driver said accidents are rare and called the protest alarmist.
Thursday's accident apparently did little to scare tourists away from taking carriage rides. It was as busy as ever around Central Park on Friday.
The horse was not injured, despite bolting from Columbus Circle across 60th Street and down 9th Avenue to 58th Street while being pursued by bystanders.
If you've driven around Columbus Circle lately, you've noticed something happening. They're building something big around the statue in the middle.
Councilman Dan Garodnick claims his office has been inundated with calls from residents complaining that skateboarders threatening the safety of families, children and tourists.
Today was a big day for those hoping to run 26.2 miles in the 2012 New York City Marathon -- including one "ridiculously photogenic guy."
Starting on Monday night, service will be suspended on the A, C and E lines from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. from Columbus Circle to Jay Street.
Six stations are already wired for service and 30 more stations will come online in groups of five, including Times Square, Herald Square and Columbus Circle, by this summer.
The bright lights and holiday music that complement the candy cane striped booths at the holiday bazaars in Columbus Circle and Union Square are run by noisy diesel fuel generators that one Upper West Sider complained represent environmental hazards.
Need a black car to pick you up? Just pick up your smartphone. GroundLink Car & Limo Service has a new app for Android and iPhone that you can use to book a reservation.
Fall may officially be one week away but with temperatures dropping nearly 40 degrees since Wednesday it feels like the seasons have already changed.
The Stars rallied from an early three-goal deficit to defeat the struggling Rangers on Tuesday night.
Ray Tierney, the district attorney credited for the arrest of Rex Heuermann in the Gilgo Beach serial killer case, will be running for re-election next year.
The trial began Tuesday for a New Jersey school bus aide charged in the death of a 6-year-old student with special needs.
Two eighth graders in Queens are being hailed as heroes after their quick thinking helped a woman who had taken a bad fall near their school.
New York City's Broadway Week is back, offering two tickets for the price of one to select Broadway shows in January and February.
Two eighth graders in Queens are being hailed as heroes after their quick thinking helped a woman who had taken a bad fall near their school.
New York City's Broadway Week is back, offering two tickets for the price of one to select Broadway shows in January and February.
Exclusive video shows another violent subway crime. This time, a sleeping passenger was targeted during a robbery in Queens.
Federal prosecutors say "law enforcement has continued to... uncover additional criminal conduct" by NYC Mayor Eric Adams.
With congestion pricing now in effect in NYC, officials are cracking down on obscured license plates, or "ghost plates," to avoid the toll.
We're in for some colder weather around the NYC area for the rest of the week, then we're tracking our next chance of snow.
A winter storm is bringing snowy weather to NYC today, and New Jersey expected to see the highest snow totals.
Congestion pricing is now in effect in NYC, and drivers faced the first weekday commute with the controversial new tolling system.
Congestion pricing started on Sunday, Jan. 5 in NYC, after years of debate, planning, controversy and legal challenges.
NYC congestion pricing means drivers pay more to enter Manhattan during peak hours. Here are some ways to save.
The trial began Tuesday for a New Jersey school bus aide charged in the death of a 6-year-old student with special needs.
Brutally cold temperatures and blustery conditions made for an uncomfortable trek into Manhattan for many on the second day of congestion pricing.
Holmdel, N.J. will pause Friday to remember a resident killed in the New Orleans terror attack. William "Billy" DiMaio, 25, was among those killed on New Year's Day.
We're in for some colder weather around the NYC area for the rest of the week, then we're tracking our next chance of snow.
Chews Landing firefighters rescued a woman and her dogs from the icy waters of Timber Creek on Sunday.
Ray Tierney, the district attorney credited for the arrest of Rex Heuermann in the Gilgo Beach serial killer case, will be running for re-election next year.
Several people, including two children, were injured in a crash involving a school bus Tuesday in Old Westbury, Long Island.
Brutally cold temperatures and blustery conditions made for an uncomfortable trek into Manhattan for many on the second day of congestion pricing.
In New York City alone, there were nearly 1,300 cases in December. That's almost triple the number during same time in 2023.
A verbal battle has broken out in Nassau County over Republican County Executive Bruce Blakeman's apparent ignoring of a nationwide request to honor former President Jimmy Carter.
Ray Tierney, the district attorney credited for the arrest of Rex Heuermann in the Gilgo Beach serial killer case, will be running for re-election next year.
The Justice Dept filed a motion to stop plea deals from moving forward in the war court in Guantanamo Bay, days before Khalid Sheikh Mohammed was set to plead guilty.
Federal prosecutors say "law enforcement has continued to... uncover additional criminal conduct" by NYC Mayor Eric Adams.
President-elect Donald Trump is scheduled to be sentenced Friday in the New York "hush money" case.
Brutally cold temperatures and blustery conditions made for an uncomfortable trek into Manhattan for many on the second day of congestion pricing.
In New York City alone, there were nearly 1,300 cases in December. That's almost triple the number during same time in 2023.
The Louisiana patient was hospitalized with a severe case of bird flu in the first death in the U.S. caused by the H5N1 virus.
Gov. Kathy Hochul says the recent surge in violence in the subway "cannot continue." She says she will include new legislation in the executive budget to change New York's involuntary commitment standards.
Gardners Candies warns that recalled Meltaway Bars product may contain undeclared cashews, a health risk for people with tree nut allergies.
Many Broadway fans were left disappointed after the revival of "Gypsy" canceled nearly an entire week of performances after actors say a cold spread among the cast.
New York City's Broadway Week is back, offering two tickets for the price of one to select Broadway shows in January and February.
Peter Yarrow was a singer-songwriter and a social activist, but he was best known as one-third of the folk-music group Peter, Paul and Mary.
The actor Aubrey Plaza has spoken out for the first time since her husband Jeff Baena's death last week. He was 47.
Here is the full list of winners who took home awards at the 2025 Golden Globe Awards.
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The Stars rallied from an early three-goal deficit to defeat the struggling Rangers on Tuesday night.
Cole Anthony scored 24 points and the Magic shut down the short-handed Knicks 103-94 on Monday night.
Tyrese Haliburton scored 23 points, Bennedict Mathurin added 20 and the Pacers beat the Nets 113-99 on Monday night.
The Mets will retire David Wright's No. 5 before the July 19th game against the Cincinnati Reds at Citi Field, the team announced.
The New York Giants will stick with general manager Joe Schoen and coach Brian Daboll, owner and team president John Mara says.
Two eighth graders in Queens are being hailed as heroes after their quick thinking helped a woman who had taken a bad fall near their school.
Neighbors were left baffled and heartbroken after an unknown perpetrator left slash marks across two street trees in Ridgewood, Queens.
Musicians and student groups marched through the snowy streets of East Harlem on Monday to celebrate Three Kings Day.
New Yorkers can now be fined $50 if they fail to secure their trash bins properly, but some Brooklyn residents say the city is failing to maintain the same standards.
A young man from Mauritania receives help settling into the city as he serves as a youth ambassador for others.
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."
A well-known historic building in the Bronx is about to get a makeover that's been a long time coming. Lawmakers have a multimillion dollar plan in place to revitalize the nearly 6,000 square feet of the Kingsbridge Armory. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal has the details.
CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn has your First Alert Forecast for January 7 at 11 p.m.
Body-worn camera captured a woman and two dogs being rescued from an icy pond in Camden County, New Jersey on Sunday.
Police say two suspected thieves distracted a UPS driver, then stole a package containing $163,000 worth of jewelry in Lower Manhattan.
The nation is remembering Jimmy Carter. The former president is lying in state at the U.S. Capitol rotunda. CBS News New York's Dick Brennan has more on the tributes.
