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FDNY members rescued two window washers after their scaffolding started swinging out of control high over Midtown Manhattan.
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FDNY members rescued two window washers after their scaffolding started swinging out of control high over Midtown Manhattan.
Two New York City window washers are safe after their scaffold outside a Midtown skyscraper started swinging uncontrollably, FDNY says.
Two window washers were trapped when their scaffolding started swinging uncontrollably into a Midtown skyscraper. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
Gov. Kathy Hochul and MTA CEO Janno Lieber responded by saying unless a court order is issued the city will continue to collect the tolls. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
Wednesday marks 32 years since the bombing attack that killed six people.
If the Trump administration gets its way, the end of New York City congestion pricing will come in the third week of March.
Firefighters are battling a two-alarm fire on the roof of a building in the West Village of Manhattan.
This is the MTA's first board meeting since the Trump administration pulled federal approval for the controversial tolling program. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
Service is back on, but it was halted for some time as commuters found alternate ways to their destinations. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal has the details.
New York City officials say they'll soon be able to deploy flip-up flood gates that are being placed underneath the FDR Drive to protect Manhattan from extreme floodwaters.
The closing of the Roosevelt Hotel migrant shelter in Manhattan is a sign the crisis is abating. CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
New data is expected to be released Monday showing how much money the tolls have raised for the MTA, as the future of the program remains up in the air.
As the legal battle over NYC congestion pricing continues, new data shows how much money the tolls have raised so far.
The MTA says it will show how much money it collected from the congestion pricing tolls in January.
After nearly two years, Mayor Eric Adams says the historic hotel that has been serving as an intake center for asylum seekers will close. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin has the details.
Before there was Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, there was San Juan Hill, a diverse neighborhood of 7,000. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
Luigi Mangione's defense team spoke after a court hearing in the UnitedHealthcare CEO murder case.
Luigi Mangione appeared in New York state court Friday in Manhattan on charges in UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson's killing.
Mangione has pleaded not guilty to multiple counts of murder in the killing of Brian Thompson outside the Hilton Midtown hotel last December. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
At President Donald Trump's direction, the Department of Transportation revoked its approval for the tolls. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
NYC congestion pricing scanners are staying on, despite President Trump's attempt to end New York's toll for drivers in Manhattan.
The Trump administration took action to kill it Wednesday, just months after it began. But Gov. Kathy Hochul quickly pushed back. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook and Christina Fan have team coverage around the Tri-State.
What is known as College Walk through the heart of Columbia University is now at the heart of a legal battle.
What is known as College Walk through the heart of Columbia University is now at the heart of a legal battle. CBS News New York's Dave Carlin explains why.
Congestion pricing is on the ropes in NYC, as President Trump and DOT Secretary Sean Duffy take action to stop the controversial toll.
The TV melodrama about the making of a Broadway musical devoted to Marilyn Monroe is now, finally, a Broadway musical - a comedy about the "hot mess" that lurks behind every hit show.
Francisco Lindor's walk-off sacrifice fly capped a late comeback, leading the Mets to victory over the Blue Jays on Saturday.
In an NCAA Tournament classic, Houston produced a stunning late-game comeback to defeat Duke 70-67 Saturday night.
Activist and Columbia University graduate Mahmoud Khalil is speaking out through an op-ed published in the campus newspaper "Columbia Spectator."
The New York Red Bulls rallied to beat the Chicago Fire 2-1 at Sports Illustrated Stadium on Saturday night.
Activist and Columbia University graduate Mahmoud Khalil is speaking out through an op-ed published in the campus newspaper "Columbia Spectator."
The New York State Education Department says it is keeping diversity, equity and inclusion programs in schools despite the Trump administration threatening to pull federal funding.
Prosecutors in George Santos' federal fraud case say they are seeking a seven-year prison sentence for the disgraced former New York congressman.
Thousands protested in New York City on Saturday as part of the nationwide "Hands Off!" movement against the Trump administration's recent actions.
A visually impaired man in the Bronx is riding out of his comfort zone as he trains to participate in the TD Five Boro Bike Tour.
It's a rainy and cooler weekend in the Tri-State Area.
New photos show a first look inside the Waterbury, Connecticut home where a man claims his stepmother held him captive for two decades.
Monday's powerful storm triggered a severe thunderstorm warning and tornado warning for parts of New Jersey.
A man who told police his stepmother held him captive in their Waterbury home for two decades asked why she is not in jail while awaiting trial, a state prosecutor says.
A weekend filled with roller coaster temperatures and elevated pollen levels is here in the Tri-State Area.
New Jersey's Department of Transportation has released a new timeline for the reopening of I-80 in Wharton.
April is National Volunteer Month, and Community Food Bank of New Jersey needs help year round tackling hunger and food insecurity.
It's a rainy and cooler weekend in the Tri-State Area.
The 14-year-old accused of killing a Newark Police sergeant in March will be tried as an adult, federal prosecutors say.
A New Jersey business is helping people with autism find meaningful employment when they often struggle to find work.
Prosecutors in George Santos' federal fraud case say they are seeking a seven-year prison sentence for the disgraced former New York congressman.
Talk of tariffs could draw a bigger-than-normal crowd Saturday at the Suffolk County police impound auction where bids start at $500.
More than 1 million New Yorkers depend on public water systems for drinking water, and some are being exposed to manmade "forever chemicals" called PFAS, environmentalists say.
Long Island officials spoke out Friday in opposition to a bill that would limit the amount of traffic stops police officers conduct, specifically for minor violations.
A man was fatally shot by Suffolk County police Friday afternoon, authorities said.
Prosecutors in George Santos' federal fraud case say they are seeking a seven-year prison sentence for the disgraced former New York congressman.
More than 1,200 "Hands Off!" demonstrations were planned by more than 150 groups.
Countries targeted by President Trump for higher so-called reciprocal tariffs are due to go into effect on Wednesday.
Thousands protested in New York City on Saturday as part of the nationwide "Hands Off!" movement against the Trump administration's recent actions.
A deal to sell the widely popular platform remains a work in progress.
More than 1 million New Yorkers depend on public water systems for drinking water, and some are being exposed to manmade "forever chemicals" called PFAS, environmentalists say.
Fewer than 80 triple organ transplants have been attempted in the United States, and for the first time, the rare procedure was successfully performed on Long Island.
New York issued a travel advisory as measles cases in the U.S. and around the world are rising.
The Ulster County clerk refused to file a $113,000 fine from Texas against a doctor accused of prescribing abortion pills to a woman near Dallas.
In NYC and beyond, the spring 2025 allergy season is striking earlier -- and sticking around longer -- than usual this year.
The TV melodrama about the making of a Broadway musical devoted to Marilyn Monroe is now, finally, a Broadway musical - a comedy about the "hot mess" that lurks behind every hit show.
Federal prosecutors have added two charges to Sean "Diddy" Combs' indictment, expanding on allegations that the jailed hip-hop mogul engaged in sex trafficking as recently as last year.
Bruce Springsteen announced "Tracks II: The Lost Albums" will feature seven full-length albums that were never released from 1983-2018.
Tony Bennett's children are in a legal battle over the singer's estate.
Nintendo has announced a June 5 launch date for its latest gaming console, the Switch 2.
Francisco Lindor's walk-off sacrifice fly capped a late comeback, leading the Mets to victory over the Blue Jays on Saturday.
In an NCAA Tournament classic, Houston produced a stunning late-game comeback to defeat Duke 70-67 Saturday night.
The New York Red Bulls rallied to beat the Chicago Fire 2-1 at Sports Illustrated Stadium on Saturday night.
Trent Grisham homered twice, including a three-run shot to fuel a six-run fifth-inning rally, and the New York Yankees beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 10-4.
The hot-shooting Knicks took command with 40 points in the second period and beat the Hawks 121-105 on Saturday.
A visually impaired man in the Bronx is riding out of his comfort zone as he trains to participate in the TD Five Boro Bike Tour.
Queens neighbors couldn't figure out why their street was so neglected. CBS News New York went searching for answers and found out in the eyes of the city, the street doesn't exist.
A Gold Star widow in Brooklyn has made it her life's mission to turn her husband's legacy into a lifeline for others walking the same road of grief.
Tenants at NYCHA's Borinquen Plaza Houses in Brooklyn say they're plagued by constant elevator outages and malfunctions.
Several Bronx residents are claiming they haven't been able to take a hot bath or shower for months, due to extremely low water pressure or no water at all.
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."
We asked New Yorkers what should fill the space at empty storefronts across the city?
Political consultant O'Brien Murray and expert J. C. Polanco break down the shakeup in the New York City mayor's race on "The Point with Marcia Kramer."
NYC Schools Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos is finding solutions to problems she discovered on a citywide listening tour.
CBS is your home for the 2025 NCAA Men's Basketball National Championship. CBS News New York's Steve Overmyer reports.
Some Americans may be following false claims on social media and missing out on legitimate deductions.
