U.S. Jobless Rate Falls To 7.8 Percent
After a lackluster debate performance on Wednesday, the new numbers had President Barack Obama grinning like the Cheshire Cat on Friday and saying his efforts were working.
After a lackluster debate performance on Wednesday, the new numbers had President Barack Obama grinning like the Cheshire Cat on Friday and saying his efforts were working.
Social networks lit up Wednesday as users argued over who emerged as the key character from Wednesday's first president debate.
President Barack Obama and Republican Mitt Romney come face to face for the first time in this presidential campaign tonight for a nationally televised debate that will give millions of Americans a chance to size up two fierce competitors.
Under the plan, the size of the department's Gang Division will double from 150 to 300 detectives who will focus on loosely affiliated groups of teens as opposed to established gangs such as the Bloods and Crips.
Under the plan, the walking lanes would double in size from seven feet wide to 14 feet wide. The bike lanes would widen from seven to 11 feet.
After two days of marathon negotiations — and mounting frustration among coaches, players and fans — the NFL and the referees' union announced that a tentative agreement had been reached to end a lockout that began in June.
Inside the men's room, there are two urinals and one stall. In the women's room, there are three stalls. Each has two sinks, one diaper changing station and two hand dryers.
Hawa Bah, the mother of the man who was killed, is now demanding answers from police.
Road closures and traffic delays are making for a tricky commute as world leaders gather for the United Nations General Assembly this week.
The Brooklyn Nets' new arena has been a long time coming.
The campaign features pavement markers, with eyes drawn inside the "O's" in the word "LOOK!," painted in crosswalks at 110 intersections across the city.
Thousands were left without power after heavy rains and wind gusts knocked down trees and flooded roads on Tuesday.
The Big Apple moved into the number one slot after ranking fifth last year after 35,000 readers were polled by the magazine. It also took first place for being the loudest and rudest city.
On Thursday, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority announced that all blasting for the project will now be subject to more scrutiny and protections.
The new regulation puts a 16-ounce limit on sugary drinks sold at city restaurants, movie theaters, sports venues and street carts and apply to both bottled and fountain drinks.
The Standard Hotel in the Meatpacking District features an 18th-floor bathroom with 10-foot-high ceiling-to-floor windows that allow people on the street to look up and see Boom Boom Room clubgoers relieving themselves.
Pet owners are sounding the alarm about a possible deadly danger in Washington Heights. Four dogs died over two days, and the one thing they all had in common was a walk in Riverside Park.
The two twisters that touched down Saturday are the latest of about 60 small tornadoes that have hit the area in the past half-century, the years for which complete data are available.
Store clerk Reynaldo Cuevas died early Friday morning after fleeing from Natalie Grocery at 169th Street and Franklin Avenue in the Morrisania section, said NYPD Police Commissioner Ray Kelly.
The surfers who spoke with 1010 WINS' John Montone said the waves have been big, fast and epic.
Police are searching for a suspect after an infant was grazed by a bullet in the Bronx.
Medallion owners asked for a share of the increase, but right now it all goes to the drivers, who were earning an average of $130 for a 12-hour shift. With the new fare that will rise to $160.
Co-op City runs its own power, but the generator shut down around midnight Thursday. Fifty buildings in the huge apartment complex were affected.
Furious drivers said a metal joint on the George Washington Bridge tore their tires, leaving them smack in the middle of bridge. They now want the Port Authority to pay for the damage done during their dangerous drive.
Killed in the accident were the driver of the SUV, who was ejected from the vehicle and pronounced dead at the scene, and the 58-year-old driver of the ambulance.
The Broncos held on to beat a banged-up Aaron Rodgers and the sloppy New York Jets in a defensive standoff on Sunday.
The B&B Carousell on the famous Coney Island Boardwalk is the oldest of the antique amusement park rides in Brooklyn.
Rain will be more "off" than "on," but it'll still be a gray, damp and cool kind of day Sunday.
Israel said it killed Nabil Kaouk, the deputy head of Hezbollah's Central County, in an airstrike Saturday. President Biden said a regional conflict "has to be avoided."
New York fell one game behind Atlanta in the NL wild card race when the Braves beat Kansas City 2-1.
The B&B Carousell on the famous Coney Island Boardwalk is the oldest of the antique amusement park rides in Brooklyn.
Rain will be more "off" than "on," but it'll still be a gray, damp and cool kind of day Sunday.
Thousands participated in the 23rd Annual Tunnel to Towers 5K Run and Walk in New York City on Sunday.
Thousands gathered at Central Park's Great Lawn on Saturday for the annual Global Citizen Festival.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams spoke publicly Saturday for the first time since pleading not guilty to charges.
Rain will be more "off" than "on," but it'll still be a gray, damp and cool kind of day Sunday.
Lawsuits seeking to force congestion pricing to start will move forward, a New York Supreme Court judge ruled in a potential blow to the governor's "indefinite" pause.
New York and New Jersey could see the first significant rainfall in weeks over the next couple days. See the maps.
The U.S. News and World Report college rankings list New York, New Jersey and Connecticut's Ivy League schools among the best for 2025.
NYC's dry spell continued over the weekend, despite the clouds and rain chances in the forecast. How much longer will it last?
Rain will be more "off" than "on," but it'll still be a gray, damp and cool kind of day Sunday.
Lawsuits seeking to force congestion pricing to start will move forward, a New York Supreme Court judge ruled in a potential blow to the governor's "indefinite" pause.
New Jersey police found over 100 illegal weapons and ammo stashed inside a home in Totowa after a man shared a picture of himself pointing a gun on social media.
Couples desperate to find a new place to get married after a wedding venue in New Jersey abruptly closed are getting some help.
A popular New Jersey wedding venue recently closed, leaving couples scrambling to find a new place to get married.
Rain will be more "off" than "on," but it'll still be a gray, damp and cool kind of day Sunday.
The organs of one of the teens who died after a weekend crash in West Babylon have saved three lives, an organ donation organization announced Friday.
There's a tragic update to the weekend crash in West Babylon. Bella Trezza, 17, has died. She had been fighting for her life since the crash.
Long Island Republican Congressman Anthony D'Esposito allegedly gave part-time jobs to both his lover and fiancée's daughter.
A Long Island community is praying for Bella Trezza, her brother Austin, Jack Murphy, Anthony Pagliuca and the family of Riley Goot following a deadly crash.
The New York City Council recently passed a bill that would make jaywalking legal.
Lawsuits seeking to force congestion pricing to start will move forward, a New York Supreme Court judge ruled in a potential blow to the governor's "indefinite" pause.
Some store owners who got raided during a recent illegal marijuana crackdown say the NYPD shouldn't have seized their cash.
Federal agents seized phones belonging to Ingrid Lewis-Martin, chief advisor to NYC Mayor Eric Adams, in the latest incident involving a member of the mayor's inner circle.
Despite suspending his campaign, the independent presidential candidate was fighting to have his name restored to the state's ballot.
Ten deaths have been linked to now-recalled Boar's Head products.
New York state announced Monday that someone in Ulster County has died from eastern equine encephalitis, or EEE.
Parents of kids injured at birth due to medical malpractice say New York is denying their claims under the state's Medical Indemnity Fund, which promises lifelong health care.
New York City Health Commissioner Dr. Ashwin Vasan is resigning and will step down in January.
The New York resident who tested positive for the mosquito-borne EEE virus has died, prompting state health officials to declare an "imminent threat to the public for EEE."
Thousands gathered at Central Park's Great Lawn on Saturday for the annual Global Citizen Festival.
The festival, which runs through Oct. 14, features new films starring Adrien Brody, Daniel Craig, Tilda Swinton, Julianne Moore, Saoirse Ronan, Naomi Watts and Bill Murray.
British actress Dame Maggie Smith had an extensive career in theater and movies, gaining international acclaim in later roles in "Harry Potter" and "Downton Abbey."
The adventure begins for 16 ordinary Americans as they embark on their trek to the top of the treacherous New Zealand Alps in 'The Summit.'
The former Beatles drummer was set to play in Philadelphia with his All Starr Band on Sept. 24 and in New York the following night.
The Broncos held on to beat a banged-up Aaron Rodgers and the sloppy New York Jets in a defensive standoff on Sunday.
New York fell one game behind Atlanta in the NL wild card race when the Braves beat Kansas City 2-1.
New York City FC beat the New York Red Bulls 5-1 in the Hudson River Derby to snap a nine-game winless streak.
The Pirates hit five homers in a win that delayed New York from clinching home-field advantage throughout the playoffs.
Knicks to trade Julius Randle, Donte DiVincenzo and first-round pick to Timberwolves for Karl-Anthony Town, report says
The B&B Carousell on the famous Coney Island Boardwalk is the oldest of the antique amusement park rides in Brooklyn.
Despite being billed as a popular initiative aimed to create vibrant public spaces, some NYC business owners are pushing back against Open Streets.
Curators of Harlem Sculpture Gardens are revealing their research into climate change on Uptown parks.
We took an inside look at the operations of New York City's primary recycling center during Climate Week 2024.
Frustrated residents in Greenpoint claim a concrete plant in their neighborhood is a bad actor that's polluting their community.
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."
As much of the northeast experiences heavy rains, parts of New York City are beginning to flood.
Thousands of people flooded Union Square on Friday for a PlayStation giveaway promoted by livestreamer Kai Cenat.
Eric Adams is the first New York City mayor to be indicted. J.C. Polanco, an attorney and assistant professor at the University of Mount Saint Vincent, and Katie Honan, a reporter for "The City," try to sort out the fallout and predict what's next in city politics.
Taking a page from former Mayor Ed Koch and his famous "How am I doing?" question, we we asked New Yorkers the same thing about Eric Adams. These interviews took place a few days before Adams was indicted.
A tumultuous week in New York City politics ended with Adams being indicted for corruption. It begs the question, how much longer can he continue calling himself mayor?
The intricately carved and bejeweled gilded steed on the Brooklyn boardwalk bears a legend's autograph and an iconic president's face. CBS News New York's Hannah Kliger reports.
The Jewish holiday is full of symbolism. Apples and honey express hope and sweetness to greet the new year with.