Memorial Day weekend 2024 could be busiest for travel in nearly 20 years
AAA is expecting a nearly 5% bump in airline travel and a 4% increase in drivers this Memorial Day weekend.
Jones Road Wildfire burns through 13,250 acres in Ocean County, N.J.
AAA is expecting a nearly 5% bump in airline travel and a 4% increase in drivers this Memorial Day weekend.
AAA expects a record number of drivers for Memorial Day weekend and airlines anticipate a potential record number of flyers as 43.8 million people are projected to travel 50 miles or more for the holiday.
Shots rang out by a crowded beach during Memorial Day in Hollywood, Florida. CBS2's Zinnia Maldonado reports.
The sunset always draws huge crowds of people taking pictures and videos in the street.
If one place is synonymous with summer in New York City, it's Coney Island.
If one place is synonymous with summer in New York City, it's Coney Island. CBS2's Ali Bauman reports.
People across New York, New Jersey and Connecticut paused to honor our country's fallen heroes. CBS2's Dick Brennan reports.
The parade is a Brooklyn tradition since 1867. It's considered to be the oldest continuously run Memorial Day parade in a large city in the nation.
U.S. Army Air Forces Staff Sergeant Michael Uhrin's remains weren't identified until nearly 80 years after his B-17 Flying Fortress Bomber was shot down over Germany in 1943.
From the War of 1812, the Spanish American War, Civil War, and World War I, there are more soldiers buried in the West Farms Soldier Cemetery than you might ever expect.
The Memorial Day tradition that started last year in Nassau County expanded across Long Island.
CBS2's Tony Aiello spoke with a Vietnam veteran who holds many fallen friends in his heart.
CBS2's Tony Aiello spoke with a Vietnam veteran who holds many fallen friends in his heart.
Cold water temperatures and gusting winds didn't stop the hundreds of people from going out and visiting Orchard Beach on Memorial Day.
Cold water temperatures and gusting winds didn't stop the hundreds of people from going out and visiting Orchard Beach in the Bronx on Memorial Day, CBS2's Shosh Bedrosian reports.
U.S. Army Air Forces Staff Sergeant Michael Uhrin's remains weren't identified until nearly 80 years after his B-17 Flying Fortress Bomber was shot down over Germany in 1943. CBS2's Christine Sloan reports.
Hundreds of community members showed up to say thank you to those who served and honor those who have fallen.
Hundreds of community members showed up to say thank you to those who served and honor those who have fallen, CBS2's Natalie Duddridge reports.
From the War of 1812, the Spanish American War, Civil War, and World War I, there are more soldiers buried in the West Farms Soldier Cemetery than you might ever expect. CBS2's Shosh Bedrosian reports.
Beachgoers enjoyed the sun and surf this Memorial Day Weekend, but the rip current risk was high Monday.
Beachgoers enjoyed the sun and surf this Memorial Day Weekend, but the rip current risk was high Monday, CBS2's Vanessa Murdock reports.
For 50 seconds, at noon and 6 p.m., sirens blare at all fire houses in every community and church bells toll. CBS2's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
Veterans, civic groups and marching bands paraded along 3rd Avenue toward the Verrazzano Bridge where a service was held to thank those who gave their lives, CBS2's Hannah Kliger reports.
The Memorial Day observance honored veterans of all wars and paid special tribute to New Yorkers who fell in the Civil War. CBS2's Natalie Duddridge reports.
CBS2's Vanessa Murdock has the latest on the holiday forecast in Sea Bright, New Jersey.
A man who shot and killed an 11-year-old girl in the Bronx back in 2022 was sentenced to 10 years to life in prison Wednesday.
The Mets beat the Phillies 4-3 on Wednesday to complete a three-game sweep that extended their winning streak to seven.
Legislation that impacts multiple parts of the agriculture industry is in jeopardy in Congress.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced a $5.5 million investment to expand free swimming lessons to children in the city.
A powerful new campaign from a Brooklyn organization pairs music with memory, honoring Holocaust survivors this Yom HaShoah.
A man who shot and killed an 11-year-old girl in the Bronx back in 2022 was sentenced to 10 years to life in prison Wednesday.
Legislation that impacts multiple parts of the agriculture industry is in jeopardy in Congress.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced a $5.5 million investment to expand free swimming lessons to children in the city.
A powerful new campaign from a Brooklyn organization pairs music with memory, honoring Holocaust survivors this Yom HaShoah.
The developer who planned to turn Long Island's Nassau Coliseum site into a casino has pulled the plug on the project.
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.
Legislation that impacts multiple parts of the agriculture industry is in jeopardy in Congress.
The Jones Road Wildfire in Ocean County, New Jersey, forced thousands to evacuate their homes, but the evacuation orders were lifted Wednesday morning.
Jet Set owner Antonio Espaillat spoke out in an exclusive interview on "El Dia," a program on Telesistema Dominicano with host Edith Febles, about the deadly April 8 accident that killed 232 people.
Most of the residents who were forced to evacuate due to the Jones Road Wildfire in Ocean County, New Jersey, were allowed to return home on Wednesday.
The Jones Road Wildfire rages on in Ocean County, N.J., and the smoke could impact our area in the coming days.
The developer who planned to turn Long Island's Nassau Coliseum site into a casino has pulled the plug on the project.
Police on Long Island have released the identities of a mother and child whose remains were found near Gilgo Beach nearly three decades ago.
President Trump says a Long Island high school should be allowed to keep their Native American mascot, going against a statewide ban that went into effect in 2023.
Disgraced former Rep. George Santos sent a lengthy letter to the judge set to sentence him on Friday as prosecutors seek a seven year sentence.
Simple words and gentle gestures -- that is how Long Islanders remember Pope Francis, a pontiff they loved and respected.
Legislation that impacts multiple parts of the agriculture industry is in jeopardy in Congress.
Mohsen Mahdawi — a Columbia student who was detained at a U.S. citizenship interview last week — must remain in Vermont for at least 90 days while his legal team pushes for his release.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Wednesday said he believes the Trump administration could strike a deal with China.
Democratic members of Congress demanded their immediate release.
Congressman James Comer, the chairman of the House Oversight Committee, is once again asking the Department of Justice to prosecute former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo.
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.
Harvey Weinstein's retrial started with opening statements in NYC, five years after the original was a catalyst in the #MeToo movement.
Opening statements are set for Wednesday in former movie mogul Harvey Weinstein's rape retrial.
The world famous Radio City Rockettes are holding auditions in New York City Tuesday.
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.
The Mets beat the Phillies 4-3 on Wednesday to complete a three-game sweep that extended their winning streak to seven.
The New York Yankees beat the Cleveland Guardians 5-1 on Wednesday to avoid a series sweep.
The Mets defeated the Phillies 5-1 on Tuesday night for their second six-game winning streak already this season.
Tanner Bibee recovered from giving up a home run on his first pitch to work six innings, leading the Guardians to a win over the Yankees.
The Carolina Hurricanes beat the New Jersey Devils 3-1 on Tuesday for a 2-0 lead in their first-round playoff series.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced a $5.5 million investment to expand free swimming lessons to children in the city.
A powerful new campaign from a Brooklyn organization pairs music with memory, honoring Holocaust survivors this Yom HaShoah.
Preston High School in the Bronx will remain open for years to come, Attorney General Letitia James announced Tuesday.
NYCHA is transitioning its doors to electronic key fobs, but tenants at Queensbridge South tell us they don't work.
A computer training school in the Mott Haven section of the Bronx is looking for applicants for a coding fellowship.
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 Rob Marciano has your First Alert Forecast for April 23 at 11 p.m.
St. Peter's Basilica in Rome did not close at midnight as scheduled, so even in the early morning hours Thursday, people were there to pay respects to Pope Francis. CBS News New York's Tony Aiello reports.
In Harlem, the community is coming together to honor a grandmother who was killed when she stepped outside to check on her grandson and was struck by a stray bullet. As CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal reports, she's being remembered for her compassion and kindness.
Two deadly shootings in New York City are under investigation. CBS News New York's Ali Bauman reports on a man killed in the Bronx, and Naveen Dhaliwal has more on a grandmother struck by a stray bullet.
The Jones Road wildfire continued to burn in southern New Jersey on Wednesday. The fire is now 50% contained with more than 13,000 acres burned. CBS News New York's Alecia Reid spoke with evacuees who returned home but are worried they'll have to leave again.
