What to know about NYC's 2026 Easter Parade and Easter Bonnet Festival
New York City's annual Easter Parade and Easter Bonnet Festival returned to Midtown Manhattan on Sunday.
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New York City's annual Easter Parade and Easter Bonnet Festival returned to Midtown Manhattan on Sunday.
CBS News New York's Hannah Kliger has more on the message of rebirth and renewal on one of the holiest days of the year.
Pope Leo XIV celebrated his first Easter Mass as pontiff, urging hope against the violence of war.
CBS News New York's Kristie Keleshian got a look at this year’s festivities, in what’s now an over-century-old tradition.
Thousands of people filled St. Peter's Square to listen to the pope's message, which focused on hope. At St. Patrick's Cathedral, Hicks gave his sermon in front of hundreds. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
People dressed in elaborate headgear and paraded up Fifth Avenue for New York City's Easter Sunday tradition.
CBS News New York's John Elliott spends the morning at Eagle Rock Reservation in West Orange, New Jersey, for the Salvation Army's 2026 Easter Sunday service.
It's also the first Easter Sunday under the Archdiocese of New York's new leadership, Archbishop Ronald Hicks. CBS News New York's Noëlle Lilley reports.
Thousands turned out at St. Patrick's Cathedral for Holy Saturday, and other Easter events were held across the area.
Good Friday is being marked by Christians around New York City during services at St. Patrick's Cathedral and the Way of the Cross procession in Brooklyn.
Li-Lac Chocolates in Brooklyn is churning out chocolate bunnies, eggs, and so much more ahead of Easter. CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock shows us where the magic happens.
We're joined by Meghan J. Clark, a professor of theology at St. John's University, to discuss the legacy the pope leaves behind.
Pope Francis made his final public appearance on Easter Sunday, one day before his death Monday morning.
The pope greeted a crowd of thousands in the Vatican for Easter. CBS News New York's Derick Waller has a look at his final days.
The tradition of the New York City Easter Parade and Bonnet Festival was on display Sunday on Fifth Avenue.
The 150-year-old tradition featured many creative designs. CBS News New York's Kristie Keleshian reports.
Middle Collegiate Church was forced to close its doors in December of 2020, but on this Easter Sunday parishioners returned for their very first service in their new church. CBS News New York's Natalie Duddridge reports.
The annual Easter Parade and Easter Bonnet Festival was held in Manhattan on April 20, 2025.
NYC's iconic St. Patrick's Cathedral is holding Easter Mass before the annual Easter Parade and Bonnet Festival! CBS News New York's Zinnia Maldonado reports.
Check out the list of the supermarkets, retailers, and fast food chains that are open on Easter and which are closed.
Easter Sunday services will not go on as planned at Saint Edmund Church in Queens, following a fire on Saturday afternoon.
The stock and bond markets are closed for Good Friday, but will reopen on Monday, following the Easter holiday.
In the NYC area, the annual Way of the Cross procession will march across the Brooklyn Bridge. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook has the story.
For Easter Sunday, one Bronx-based company is kicking into high gear. Golden Krust, known for its iconic Jamaican patties and sweet Easter buns, has become a beloved staple across New York City and beyond. Producer Maggie Cole takes us inside the factory for an exclusive look at how generations of tradition, flavor, and family pride come together.
The pope has spent much of the holy week on the sidelines after spending a month in the hospital. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
The New York Mets blanked the Milwaukee Brewers 4-0 on Tuesday night.
Andrew Arrabaca, the U.S. Army veteran arrested after allegedly shooting off a pellet gun and setting a fire outside 26 Federal Plaza, was in court Tuesday afternoon.
Tuesday's storms flooded roads and brought down trees across New York City and its suburbs.
The death of a woman who visited a Bronx lifestyle center for a popular anti-aging injection is raising questions about the safety of treatments used to keep people beautiful.
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.
Andrew Arrabaca, the U.S. Army veteran arrested after allegedly shooting off a pellet gun and setting a fire outside 26 Federal Plaza, was in court Tuesday afternoon.
Tuesday's storms flooded roads and brought down trees across New York City and its suburbs.
The death of a woman who visited a Bronx lifestyle center for a popular anti-aging injection is raising questions about the safety of treatments used to keep people beautiful.
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.
Despite promises of action from Mayor Zohran Mamdani, the blocks-long homeless encampments on the West Side of Manhattan continue to stir controversy.
Severe weather impacted the entire region on Tuesday, with watches and warnings throughout the CBS News New York viewing area.
Stormy weather will return to the New York City area Tuesday after a brief reprieve.
Storms brought flooding rains, damaging winds, hail and lightning to New York and New Jersey on Saturday.
While the air quality is improving, haze still lingers as New Yorkers brace for upcoming rain and possibly severe storms Saturday.
A tornado warning was issued in parts of New Jersey on Thursday evening.
There were two confirmed tornadoes in northern New Jersey on Tuesday.
Severe weather impacted the entire region on Tuesday, with watches and warnings throughout the CBS News New York viewing area.
There have been major developments in the case of a social media influencer who was gunned down last summer on the Cross County Parkway in Westchester.
Two young children were killed during the crash in Barnegat Bay between Berkeley Township and Seaside Heights on Sunday night.
Madonna, Justin Bieber, BTS and Shakira each brought a bit of one of their hits to the World Cup's first halftime show in a whirlwind performance Sunday that also squeezed in Burna Boy, Ted Lasso and many Muppets.
An electrical transformer caught fire outside the Nassau County Court Building on Long Island on Tuesday.
There was a special celebration at Long Island Children's Hospital on Tuesday for two facility dogs who bring comfort to young patients. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
Studies show older adults are among the safest drivers on the road, but crashes involving seniors are on the rise.
Severe weather impacted the entire region on Tuesday, with watches and warnings throughout the CBS News New York viewing area.
Matthew Smith, 21, pleaded guilty to driving drunk and crashing his pickup truck into Patricia Espinosa's car, killing her.
Despite promises of action from Mayor Zohran Mamdani, the blocks-long homeless encampments on the West Side of Manhattan continue to stir controversy.
An attorney representing an Upper East Side woman whose husband just died from Legionnaires' disease is planning to take legal action.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill said a preliminary analysis showed that fewer than 400 of the people registered that way went on to cast ballots.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is doubling down on his promise to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu when he arrives for the United Nations General Assembly in a few weeks.
Democratic socialists have had a number of big victories lately, both in the New York City area and nationally. That begs the question: are they the new political force in the United States?
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.
For the third day in a row, the NYC Health Department has announced a death in the Upper East Side Legionnaires' disease cluster.
A second death has been reported in connection to the Legionnaires' disease cluster on the Upper East Side, health officials said Saturday.
Madonna, Justin Bieber, BTS and Shakira each brought a bit of one of their hits to the World Cup's first halftime show in a whirlwind performance Sunday that also squeezed in Burna Boy, Ted Lasso and many Muppets.
Brenda Fricker won an Academy Award for 1989's "My Left Foot," played the Pigeon Lady in "Home Alone 2" and appeared in "A Time to Kill" and "So I Married an Axe Murderer."
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
The final show of Jay-Z's anniversary concert series at Yankee Stadium was delayed for hours after hundreds of ticketless fans flooded the gates and breached security, according to officials.
Jay-Z and some very special guests took over Yankee Stadium on Friday night, performing to a sold-out crowd.
The New York Mets blanked the Milwaukee Brewers 4-0 on Tuesday night.
Jazz Chisholm Jr. homered in consecutive at-bats against All-Star Braxton Ashcraft and drove in five runs, powering the Yankees to an 8-5 victory over the Pirates on Monday night.
Cooper Pratt hit his first major league homer to help spoil Freddy Peralta's return to Milwaukee as the Brewers defeated the Mets 8-3 on Monday night.
Five Yankees pitchers combined on a four-hitter as New York edged the Dodgers 2-1 to split their day-night doubleheader Sunday.
The New York Mets won a series in Philadelphia for the first time in nearly four years, beating the Phillies 6-1 on Sunday.
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.
Eddie Palmieri, the East Harlem legend who revolutionized Latin music, now has a street renamed in his honor.
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.
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An electrical transformer caught fire outside the Nassau County Court Building on Long Island on Tuesday.
New York City health officials say there is now a fifth death in the Legionnaires' disease cluster on the Upper East Side.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is now saying his administration does not have the legal authority to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
The third U.S. service member killed during an Iranian attack in Jordan is from Ozone Park, Queens.
