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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.
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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.
New York City officials say the global outage impacting Microsoft computers has not had a major impact on city operations.
The outages Friday were connected to "a defect found in a single content update for Windows hosts," CrowdStrike CEO George Kurtz said in a statement.
Customers expecting deliveries on Friday could face a wait following a software outage that's impacting flights across the globe.
Get ready for back-to-school and discover which Apple iPad models are best suited for college students in 2024.
The Wall Street Journal calls reporter Evan Gershkovich's conviction on spying charges in Russia "bogus," but it may clear the way for a prisoner swap.
New York City officials say the global outage impacting Microsoft computers has not had a major impact on city operations.
Hundreds of flights are canceled or delayed at NYC and New Jersey airports after a CrowdStrike update caused a global Microsoft outage.
New York City landlords would be required to provide air conditioning to their tenants under a bill introduced Thursday.
Self-driving shuttles are being tested out at John F. Kennedy International Airport. Right now, there are two shuttles, which transport people to and from their cars and the AirTrain.
The City Council passed a bill into law on Thursday that addresses two pieces of dress code legislation in New York City schools.
After several days of searing, summer heat, we've finally got some good news for the Tri-State Area, weather-wise.
New York and New Jersey coped with another day of excessive heat and humidity Wednesday, as well as severe weather.
Severe weather moved through parts of the Tri-State Area amid another heat wave Tuesday, causing widespread damage.
Physical effects of heat waves, like heat stroke, are widely known. But scientists are now sounding the alarm on psychological consequences of extremely high temperatures.
The First Alert Weather Team has issued a Red Alert through Wednesday due to excessive heat and humidity in New York City, New Jersey and the entire Tri-State Area.
Hundreds of flights are canceled or delayed at NYC and New Jersey airports after a CrowdStrike update caused a global Microsoft outage.
Despite many calls to resign, convicted Sen. Bob Menendez says he's staying put.
Heat-related cancellations and delays continued Thursday on NJ Transit lines, prompting anger from riders.
After several days of searing, summer heat, we've finally got some good news for the Tri-State Area, weather-wise.
Sen. Bob Menendez is refuting reports that he's planning to resign after he was convicted on federal bribery charges.
New York's next offshore wind farm, Sunrise Wind, will be seven times bigger than its first one.
Officials in Hempstead are warning beach goers about recent shark sightings and rough seas.
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman signed a a controversial transgender athlete ban Monday which passed last month by the Nassau County legislature along party lines.
Physical effects of heat waves, like heat stroke, are widely known. But scientists are now sounding the alarm on psychological consequences of extremely high temperatures.
The First Alert Weather Team has issued a Red Alert through Wednesday due to excessive heat and humidity in New York City, New Jersey and the entire Tri-State Area.
"I am not supposed to be here tonight," former President Donald Trump said. "I stand before you in this arena only by the grace of almighty God."
The U.S. Secret Service is facing mounting questions about the security flaws that allowed the shooter to fire from a rooftop near the rally.
Former President Donald Trump publicly recounted the assassination attempt for the first time during a speech at the Republican National Convention.
Two senior House Democrats believe Biden could leave the 2024 presidential race within days after a pressure campaign from top Democratic lawmakers.
The City Council passed a bill into law on Thursday that addresses two pieces of dress code legislation in New York City schools.
Physical effects of heat waves, like heat stroke, are widely known. But scientists are now sounding the alarm on psychological consequences of extremely high temperatures.
At least two cases of measles have been found in people staying at a New York City-run shelter for migrants in Brooklyn.
Nationwide, the CDC says the COVID virus level in wastewater is now "high" for the first time since last winter.
A first responder on Long Island is said to be the first in the country, outside a clinical trial, to undergo a life-saving surgery for peripheral artery disease.
Tahjana Lewis suffered burns to her chest, arms and legs, according to a recent lawsuit the Connecticut woman filed.
The Kennedy Center named its 2024 Honorees Thursday morning. They include Harlem's historic Apollo Theater, the first institution to ever receive the honor.
Bob Newhart, who starred in the long-running sitcoms "The Bob Newhart Show" and "Newhart," has died at age 94.
Run-DMC's Darryl McDaniels will headline this weekend's free SummerStage concert at Flushing Meadows-Corona Park in Queens.
Nominations for the 76th annual Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday, with "Shōgun," "The Bear," "Hacks," "Only Murders in the Building" and "Baby Reindeer" all earning multiple major nods. See the full list of nominees for the 2024 ceremony here.
"Big Brother" announced Tuesday the 16 new Houseguests who will move into the "Big Brother" house and, for the first time ever, have the power to vote in a 17th houseguest.
Josef Martínez scored two second-half goals to help CF Montreal rally for a 2-2 tie with the New York Red Bulls.
Mounsef Bakrar and Talles Magno each scored a second-half goal to help New York City FC rally and play Atlanta United to a 2-2 tie.
Argentina won its second straight Copa America championship, overcoming Lionel Messi's second-half leg injury to beat Colombia 1-0 on Lautaro Martínez's 112th-minute goal.
Fans appeared to breach the security gates at Hard Rock Stadium hours before the Copa America final between Argentina and Colombia.
Michael Toglia hit three of the Rockies' six homrs in an 8-5 win over the Mets on Sunday.
The Kennedy Center named its 2024 Honorees Thursday morning. They include Harlem's historic Apollo Theater, the first institution to ever receive the honor.
It's a tradition that dates back to 1887. Worshippers in Brooklyn paraded through the streets, a beloved Italian tradition.
Yehuda Beinin said his daughter was held in two different homes in Gaza for 54 days.
The New York City Department of Environmental Protection is installing seven miles of porous pavement in Brooklyn.
CBS New York first reported in April that drivers were illegally parking cars in a grassy area alongside a bike lane under the Queensboro Bridge. Since then, community members say they've seen little improvement.
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.
Banks, airlines, television networks and health systems around the world that rely on Microsoft 365 apps reported widespread outages Friday. Thousands of flights and train services were cancelled globally, including more than 1,000 in the U.S., and there were disruptions to many other public and retail services. Mayor Eric Adams and other officials discussed the impact of the outage in New York City.
Lily Hay Newman, senior writer at Wired magazine, spoke to CBS New York's Cindy Hsu about how the major Microsoft outage occurred early Friday morning.
A global Microsoft outage caused by a CrowdStrike issue early Friday morning impacted computer systems worldwide, grounding hundreds of flights at New York City airports. We have team coverage with Cindy Hsu, Natalie Duddridge, Christina Fan and Tony Sadiku.
CBS New York's John Elliott has the latest weather forecast.
CBS New York spoke with the city's Chief Technology Officer Matthew Fraser, who said "all of our critical systems are up and operational."