World's largest menorah lit in NYC for final night of Hanukkah
The world's largest menorah is shining Wednesday night in Manhattan for the last night of Hanukkah.
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The world's largest menorah is shining Wednesday night in Manhattan for the last night of Hanukkah.
The National Retail Federation expects about 17% of sales to be returned this year.
Menorahs large and small illuminated the dark skies, as people danced in plazas from Crown Heights to Manhattan's Grand Army Plaza. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
CBS News New York's Cindy Hsu hosts a special that looks back on some of the heartwarming stories of 2024.
It's a rare holiday event that hasn't happened in nearly 20 years -- the first night of Hanukkah falling on the same day as Christmas. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner has more on Jewish pride in New York City.
The museum is holding its celebration of the first night of Hanukkah tonight.
It's Christmas Day, and the first night of Hanukkah. The two holidays are falling on the same day for the fist time since 2005. CBS News New York's Derick Waller looks at how folks are celebrating Christmas at St. Patrick's Cathedral, and Natalie Duddridge looks at additional celebrations worldwide.
Brooklyn's largest menorah is in place for Hanukkah, which begins Wednesday night. The 32-foot high, 4,000-pound steel menorah is in Grand Army Plaza.
The Golden Doughnut Trophy was up for grabs in the first ever Hanukkah doughnut duel in Brooklyn.
Stew Leonard Jr. and his daughter Blake Leonard have tips for finding the perfect filet for your holiday entrees.
As Hanukkah approaches, the Brooklyn organization is in a race against time to deliver gifts to children battling illnesses.
As Hanukkah approaches, the Brooklyn nonprofit is in a race against time to deliver gifts to children battling illnesses. CBS News New York's Hannah Kliger reports.
Work is underway to get the world's largest Hanukkah menorah in place in New York City.
The celebration at Temple Emanu-El offered something for the entire family. CBS News New York's Jessica Moore reports.
The holiday season is in full swing. The last candle on menorahs everywhere were lit to mark the last night of Hanukkah, and it's hard to believe we're just 10 days from Christmas. CBS New York's Alecia Reid reports on the holiday happenings around the city. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3TliGg2
New Haven Mayor Justin Elicker said it happened near the end of a protest Saturday on New Haven Green.
CBS New York's Kristie Keleshian spoke to two families who just can't enjoy the holiday without knowing more about their loved ones.
Rabbi Menachem Creditor, scholar in residence at UJA-Federation of New York, and New Rochelle Mayor-elect Yadira Ramos-Herbert, who recently accompanied Creditor on a mission to Israel, joined CBS2 News to put the meaning on Hanukkah this year in perspective.
The mayor says in the months since the Hamas terror attack, there has been a 250% rise in ethnically-motivated hate crimes.
Religious leaders from different faiths stood together with Mayor Eric Adams, saying it's important to speak up and speak out. CBS New York's Alice Gainer reports.
Mayor Eric Adams joins religious leaders for unity rally at City Hall.
The festival of lights lasts eight nights, so there's plenty to do around town to celebrate.
The vote comes as the Jewish holiday of Hanukkah begins in New York City and around the world. CBS New York's Shosh Bedrosian reports.
Thursday is the first night of Hanukkah, and the message of light driving out darkness carries even more meaning this year. CBS New York's Ali Bauman reports. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/486IvEz
An early Easter morning house fire in Queens killed three people, and a fourth person is fighting for their life, the FDNY said Sunday.
The messages were sent the same day Hegseth shared similar details in a separate Signal chat that inadvertently included The Atlantic's editor-in-chief.
An East Village church quite literally rose from the ashes on Easter Sunday, reopening for the first time since a fire destroyed it in 2020.
Logan Stankoven scored two second-period goals as the Hurricanes beat the Devils 4-1 on Sunday to open their first-round Stanley Cup Playoffs series.
Max Fried lost a no-hit bid in the Yankees' 4-0 win over the Rays on Sunday just as the bottom of the eighth inning was about to start.
An early Easter morning house fire in Queens killed three people, and a fourth person is fighting for their life, the FDNY said Sunday.
An East Village church quite literally rose from the ashes on Easter Sunday, reopening for the first time since a fire destroyed it in 2020.
Max Fried lost a no-hit bid in the Yankees' 4-0 win over the Rays on Sunday just as the bottom of the eighth inning was about to start.
Larry Silverstein, the developer who rebuilt Ground Zero after 9/11, is now placing his bets on a casino in Hell's Kitchen.
Jalen Brunson scored 34 points, Cam Payne had 11 of his 14 in the fourth quarter and the Knicks beat the Pistons 123-112 in Game 1 on Saturday.
Easter Sunday looks great, as the sun will stick around, but temperatures will be more more comfortable in the upper 60s.
The stock market's wild ride is having an impact on families who use a 529 college savings account, a tax-free way for parents to save for educational expenses.
The man who said his stepmother held him captive for two decades has released his first public statement.
Wind gusts between 30-45 mph will persist into Wednesday across the Tri-State Area
The UConn women's basketball team celebrated its NCAA championship with a victory parade Sunday in downtown Hartford.
Easter Sunday looks great, as the sun will stick around, but temperatures will be more more comfortable in the upper 60s.
A New Jersey woman says ICE arrested her husband during a routine meeting about his immigration status, though he has no criminal history.
Jurors began deliberating in the Nadine Menendez bribery case Friday afternoon in New York City.
New Jersey is now the first state in the country to sue Discord, the online messaging platform.
NJ Transit train engineers have rejected a labor agreement with management, raising the potential for a strike or a lockout next month.
Easter Sunday looks great, as the sun will stick around, but temperatures will be more more comfortable in the upper 60s.
Investigators say they are not ruling anything out in the search for a Long Island couple missing since March 30.
The Trump administration says it is taking control of the $7 billion plan to renovate New York City's Penn Station and sidelining the MTA.
The Trump administration halted construction of a massive offshore wind farm that was supposed to power half a million homes in New York City.
Ten people were hospitalized in a carbon monoxide poisoning incident at a multi-family home in Brentwood, officials on Long Island said.
The messages were sent the same day Hegseth shared similar details in a separate Signal chat that inadvertently included The Atlantic's editor-in-chief.
Minutes after sharing a more traditional Easter message on Truth Social, President Trump posted a longer, grievance-filled message.
Larry Silverstein, the developer who rebuilt Ground Zero after 9/11, is now placing his bets on a casino in Hell's Kitchen.
EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin said he can "absolutely" guarantee the deregulatory actions announced last month won't have an adverse impact on people and the environment.
Sen. Chris Van Hollen traveled to El Salvador last week, where he met with Abrego Garcia after he said his attempts were repeatedly turned down by the Salvadoran government.
Doctors in New York City were able to save the lives of three children with one heart transplant. Here's how.
A grieving family in Queens wants answers after a young woman died two weeks after giving birth to twins. They believe it was due to complications with her C-section, but say the hospital is not giving them any answers.
A Long Island woman accused of forging vaccination records of students did not appear in court for her arraignment.
Is fluoride actually good or bad for you? Dr. Mallika Marshall answers common questions about fluoride.
Travelers who stopped at a New Jersey Turnpike service area in Middlesex County earlier this month may have been exposed to measles, state health officials say.
Sean "Diddy" Combs was back in court Friday as a judge denies to delay his sex trafficking and racketeering trial by two months.
The Frick Collection, housed in a luxurious Gilded Age mansion on Fifth Avenue, reopened after the museum's five-year renovation.
Nine jurors were picked Wednesday on the second day of jury selection in Harvey Weinstein's rape retrial.
Michelle Trachtenberg's death was initially undetermined but the medical examiner amended it after lab test results showed complications of diabetes mellitus.
Popular stand-up comedian Nate Bargatze has been named the host of the 77th Emmy Awards airing on CBS on Sept
Logan Stankoven scored two second-period goals as the Hurricanes beat the Devils 4-1 on Sunday to open their first-round Stanley Cup Playoffs series.
Max Fried lost a no-hit bid in the Yankees' 4-0 win over the Rays on Sunday just as the bottom of the eighth inning was about to start.
Brandon Nimmo took away a home run in the sixth inning and singled home the tiebreaking run in the seventh as the Mets beat the Cardinals 7-4 on Sunday
João Peglow scored twice in the first half to help D.C. United beat the Red Bulls 2-1 on Saturday to snap a four-game losing streak.
Ignatius Ganago had a goal and an assist to lead the New England Revolution to a 2-0 victory over New York City FC on Saturday night.
After more than 10 years, the Ice Bucket Challenge is back. But this time, it's to raise awareness about mental health.
A Brooklyn-based developer is planning to make history by constructing the tallest Passive House skyscraper in the world in NYC.
Bronx residents are voicing their issues with the Department of Sanitation's compost enforcement and fines in NYC.
Linda Collazo is hoping music will help change the lives of children in the Bronx.
A family hardware store has been offering tools and advice to a neighborhood in Queens for generations, and now the community is honoring the business as it marks 100 years of service.
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."
CBS News New York's Craig Allen says the dip in temperatures will be short lived as the rest of the week will feature the 70s, with minimal chances of rain.
CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal spoke to the victim's family members, who are calling for justice.
Middle Collegiate Church held its own resurrection Mass on Easter Sunday morning. CBS News New York's Jenna DeAngelis reports.
Firefighters say conditions inside may have contributed to the blaze's spread. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
CBS News New York's Cristian Benavides reports on the latest move from President Trump's administration.
