What to know about the first day of spring
The first day of spring, also known as the vernal equinox, has arrived in the Northern Hemisphere on March 20, 2025.
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The first day of spring, also known as the vernal equinox, has arrived in the Northern Hemisphere on March 20, 2025.
The bugs emit a loud, droning buzzing sound when they emerge — signaling they are ready to mate.
People who have experienced extreme weather are especially likely to say climate change needs to be addressed right away.
Trillions of periodical cicadas are emerging from the ground this spring, bringing with them their loud buzzing and molted exoskeletons. Here's where you will be able to see them.
Astronomy fans figuring out where and what time to see the April 8, 2024, total solar eclipse could check out maps showing the path of totality.
A vast solar farm with over 621,000 panels shimmer like a mirage but with the capability to power close to 60,000 residential customers — or one very big stadium.
About 31.6 million people live in the path of today's total solar eclipse across the U.S., and millions more will see a partial eclipse. Here's how and where to see it.
Jamie Maussan, a longtime UFO researcher, was joined in Mexico's Congress by a former U.S. Navy pilot, who later dismissed Maussan's "unsubstantiated stunt."
At two "Eras" tour concert stops in Seattle, Swift and her fans managed to make enough noise and movement to actually rock the ground beneath them for four straight hours.
In case you missed it, a New Jersey restaurant banned kids under 10 and a Black Vietnam veteran finally got his Medal of Honor after a decades-long delay.
Columbia University professors are pushing back after the school agreed to several of the Trump administration's demands.
A Northville Central, N.Y. high school basketball coach who was seen on video pulling a player's hair has issued an apology.
Nadine Menendez, the wife of convicted former Sen. Bob Menendez, faces opening statements today in her federal bribery trial in NYC.
23andMe, which helped popularize ancestry tracing through genetic testing, filed for bankruptcy protection and will seek a sale.
It's a rainy start to the work week for the NYC area. We're tracking light rain for the morning commute that picks up into the lunch hour.
Columbia University professors are pushing back after the school agreed to several of the Trump administration's demands.
A Northville Central, N.Y. high school basketball coach who was seen on video pulling a player's hair has issued an apology.
Nadine Menendez, the wife of convicted former Sen. Bob Menendez, faces opening statements today in her federal bribery trial in NYC.
It's a rainy start to the work week for the NYC area. We're tracking light rain for the morning commute that picks up into the lunch hour.
Sunday was opening night on Broadway for "Othello," featuring two of Hollywood's biggest stars, Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal.
It's a rainy start to the work week for the NYC area. We're tracking light rain for the morning commute that picks up into the lunch hour.
Following a brief warmup on Saturday will be a cooldown for Sunday.
Today is the first day of spring, and NYC and N.J. are expecting some rainy weather as the equinox arrives.
Stormy weather arrived overnight around the NYC area, bringing heavy rain and high winds.
We have a First Alert Weather Day coming our way, starting Sunday afternoon.
Nadine Menendez, the wife of convicted former Sen. Bob Menendez, faces opening statements today in her federal bribery trial in NYC.
It's a rainy start to the work week for the NYC area. We're tracking light rain for the morning commute that picks up into the lunch hour.
Celebrating 20 years as a band, the Jonas Brothers played a show at the American Dream mall on Sunday.
The Jonas Brothers stopped by a New York City pizza shop Saturday as part of their 20th anniversary celebration this weekend.
NJ Transit is offering a discount for commuters impacted by the I-80 sinkhole closures and detours in Wharton, New Jersey.
One person was killed Thursday in a crash involving a fire truck in Suffolk County.
Gabby Petito's grandmother announced a new fundraiser in her granddaughter's name Wednesday to mark what would have been Petito's 26th birthday.
Hempstead was once one of the most active business districts on Long Island. It now appears to be on the way to recovery.
Three Long Island fire departments that displayed the Confederate flag have now reached a settlement over alleged discrimination.
It's been four years since an acid attack left a Long Island college student disfigured. Nafiah Ikram was attacked in her Elmont driveway.
Columbia University professors are pushing back after the school agreed to several of the Trump administration's demands.
Nadine Menendez, the wife of convicted former Sen. Bob Menendez, faces opening statements today in her federal bribery trial in NYC.
Democrats remained mum as they left Washington in the aftermath of the tense funding fight.
As Conan O'Brien was honored with the Mark Twain Prize at the Kennedy Center, many comics targeted President Trump from the stage.
Sheepshead Bay, Brooklyn residents are rallying against the construction of a homeless shelter in their community. Many say they were tricked by developers.
Nestlé USA cites consumer complaints, including "one potential choking incident" for recalling products sold nationwide.
A New Jersey family says they would be heavily impacted by any proposed cuts to Medicaid.
As Americans live longer, there's a dire need to create an age-friendly health care system. But right now, there aren't enough doctors specializing in geriatrics to care for older adults.
Saturday marks five years since New York City announced citywide lockdowns due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Two cats in separate New York City households have tested positive for bird flu, the city health department says.
As Conan O'Brien was honored with the Mark Twain Prize at the Kennedy Center, many comics targeted President Trump from the stage.
Sunday was opening night on Broadway for "Othello," featuring two of Hollywood's biggest stars, Denzel Washington and Jake Gyllenhaal.
Celebrating 20 years as a band, the Jonas Brothers played a show at the American Dream mall on Sunday.
The Jonas Brothers stopped by a New York City pizza shop Saturday as part of their 20th anniversary celebration this weekend.
Country star Orville Peck will go unmasked when he makes his Broadway debut in the revival of "Cabaret."
A Northville Central, N.Y. high school basketball coach who was seen on video pulling a player's hair has issued an apology.
Miller Gardner, former New York Yankees outfielder Brett Gardner's youngest son, died after getting sick on a family vacation, his parents say.
The New York Knicks beat the Washington Wizards 122-103 on Saturday night.
The Ottawa Senators held on to beat the New Jersey Devils 3-2 on Saturday night.
Emil Forsberg scored a goal in each half to lead the Red Bulls to a 2-1 victory over Toronto FC at Sports Illustrated Stadium on Saturday.
Brooklyn's historic Hendrick I. Lott House is getting a long-overdue restoration. It's set to be transformed into Marine Park's first museum.
Tax season can bring added exposure to scams and fraud. A mother and daughter in Little Neck, Queens say it happened to them.
Yankee Stadium has unveiled new dining menu items ahead of the upcoming season.
Tensions are sparking in southern Brooklyn as residents learn of lithium-ion battery energy storage systems moving into vacant storefronts and lots along industrial corridors, many just steps from residential homes.
At Bronx Charter School for the Arts, students aren't the only ones learning a few lessons.
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."
Hochul said more domestic violence cases are being thrown out due to what she calls senseless loopholes in the law.
Jose Santiago, a Washingtonville police officer and retired NYPD officer, died in the crash on Route 17 in Orange County.
CBS News New York's Tony Sadiku has the latest weather forecast.
NJ Transit is offering 50% off rides for commuters impacted by the sinkhole closures and detours in Wharton, New Jersey. CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo reports.
Columbia University professors are speaking out after the Ivy League school agreed to several demands from the Trump administration. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner has the latest.
