Fred Silverman, Former CBS Head Of Programming, Dies at 82
Legendary television executive Fred Silverman has died.
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Legendary television executive Fred Silverman has died.
Norman performed with opera companies around the world, including the Metropolitan Opera, where she debuted in 1983.
He died Saturday at a White Plains, New York, hospital, days after suffering minor heart attack.
Hunter was a heartthrob for millions of teenage girls in the 1950s with such films as "Battle Cry" and "Damn Yankees!"
A mother's obituary in a Minnesota newspaper took an ugly turn when the writer chose to air the woman's dirty laundry after her death.
He was the silk-voiced news anchor who wrote flawless news copy and delivered it on air like no other. He was also universally loved.
Actor Bill Paxton, who appeared in hit films like "Weird Science," "Twister," "The Terminator," and HBO series "Big Love" has died from surgery complications, Paxton's publicist said Sunday. He was 61 years old.
James M. Nederlander took over the Nederlander Organization from his father and built it into one of the largest producers of live entertainment in America.
Goldsteins' Rosenberg's Raphael-Sacks funeral home says Les Waas died April 19 at Abington Hospice in Warminster, Pennsylvania.
Iraqi-British architect Zaha Hadid, whose modernist, futuristic designs included the swooping aquatic center for the 2012 London Olympics, has died at age 65.
Nelson Doubleday Jr., the publishing scion who bought the New York Mets and shepherded the team to a 1986 World Series title, has died. He was 81.
Former Westchester County executive and New York state lieutenant governor Alfred DelBello has died.
Popular New York Times Media Equation columnist David Carr passed away at the newspaper's office Thursday.
Baseball legend Ernie Banks died Friday night at the age of 83, according to a family attorney.
Legendary former New York state Gov. Mario Cuomo died Thursday – the same day his son, Gov. Andrew Cuomo, was sworn in for a second term.
Brooklyn native Carol Ann Susi, who voiced the role of the unseen Mrs. Wolowitz on CBS' "The Big Bang Theory", has died.
Clement Price, a longtime professor at Rutgers-Newark University who was known for his scholarly works and extensive knowledge of the city and its history, has died.
Actress Jan Hooks, of "Saturday Night Live" and "Designing Women" fame, has died at the age of 57, CBS News reported Thursday evening.
Iconic radio and TV announcer Don Pardo has died at the age of 96.
The mother of Billy Joel passed away this past weekend at the age of 92.
Eileen Ford, the founder of the Ford Model Agency, has died at the age of 92.
Lyricist and Brooklyn native Gerry Goffin, who with his then-wife and songwriting partner Carole King wrote numerous hits, died Wednesday at his home in Los Angeles.
Veteran editor Arthur Gelb – whose news sense, arts sensibility and journalistic vigor sculpted The New York Times for decades -- died Tuesday at age 90.
Former New York State Sen. Catherine Abate, a longtime advocate of health care and criminal justice issues, died this past weekend at the age of 66.
Former New York Observer Peter Kaplan died this week at the age of 59.
A New Jersey man killed in the Jan. 1 New Orleans terror attack was honored Wednesday.
A group of nonprofits is urging New York City and the state to act quickly on legislation to protect New York's most vulnerable residents.
New York lawmakers returned to Albany Wednesday faced with the daunting task of finding more cash for the MTA. New taxes and fees are needed to fill a $33 billion budget shortfall, and it's not coming from congestion pricing.
Jaia Cruz, accused of stabbing USPS worker Ray Hodge to death inside a Harlem deli, was indicted by a grand jury Wednesday.
The Panthers will play host to the Rangers at loanDepot Park in Miami -- home of baseball's Marlins -- on Jan. 2, 2026, the NHL said Wednesday.
A group of nonprofits is urging New York City and the state to act quickly on legislation to protect New York's most vulnerable residents.
New York lawmakers returned to Albany Wednesday faced with the daunting task of finding more cash for the MTA. New taxes and fees are needed to fill a $33 billion budget shortfall, and it's not coming from congestion pricing.
Jaia Cruz, accused of stabbing USPS worker Ray Hodge to death inside a Harlem deli, was indicted by a grand jury Wednesday.
The Panthers will play host to the Rangers at loanDepot Park in Miami -- home of baseball's Marlins -- on Jan. 2, 2026, the NHL said Wednesday.
NYC Restaurant Week reservations are live for 2025, with the best deals at top restaurants from Nougatine to Gramercy Tavern.
The cold weather continues around NYC, and there's more snow on the way. But the question is, how much?
We're in for some colder weather around the NYC area for the rest of the week, then we're tracking our next chance of snow.
A winter storm is bringing snowy weather to NYC today, and New Jersey expected to see the highest snow totals.
Congestion pricing is now in effect in NYC, and drivers faced the first weekday commute with the controversial new tolling system.
Congestion pricing started on Sunday, Jan. 5 in NYC, after years of debate, planning, controversy and legal challenges.
A New Jersey man killed in the Jan. 1 New Orleans terror attack was honored Wednesday.
The cold weather continues around NYC, and there's more snow on the way. But the question is, how much?
The trial began Tuesday for a New Jersey school bus aide charged in the death of a 6-year-old student with special needs.
Brutally cold temperatures and blustery conditions made for an uncomfortable trek into Manhattan for many on the second day of congestion pricing.
Holmdel, N.J. will pause Friday to remember a resident killed in the New Orleans terror attack. William "Billy" DiMaio, 25, was among those killed on New Year's Day.
Disgraced former Rep. George Santos had his February sentencing delayed until April so he can keep making new episodes of his podcast.
Ray Tierney, the district attorney credited for the arrest of Rex Heuermann in the Gilgo Beach serial killer case, will be running for re-election next year.
Several people, including two children, were injured in a crash involving a school bus Tuesday in Old Westbury, Long Island.
Brutally cold temperatures and blustery conditions made for an uncomfortable trek into Manhattan for many on the second day of congestion pricing.
In New York City alone, there were nearly 1,300 cases in December. That's almost triple the number during same time in 2023.
A group of nonprofits is urging New York City and the state to act quickly on legislation to protect New York's most vulnerable residents.
New York lawmakers returned to Albany Wednesday faced with the daunting task of finding more cash for the MTA. New taxes and fees are needed to fill a $33 billion budget shortfall, and it's not coming from congestion pricing.
Disgraced former Rep. George Santos had his February sentencing delayed until April so he can keep making new episodes of his podcast.
Trump's lawyers argued that the justices should step in and pause his sentencing "to prevent grave injustice and harm to the institution of the presidency."
Ray Tierney, the district attorney credited for the arrest of Rex Heuermann in the Gilgo Beach serial killer case, will be running for re-election next year.
Lower immunity to the new GII.17 strain could be leading to more infections.
In New York City alone, there were nearly 1,300 cases in December. That's almost triple the number during same time in 2023.
The Louisiana patient was hospitalized with a severe case of bird flu in the first death in the U.S. caused by the H5N1 virus.
Gov. Kathy Hochul says the recent surge in violence in the subway "cannot continue." She says she will include new legislation in the executive budget to change New York's involuntary commitment standards.
Gardners Candies warns that recalled Meltaway Bars product may contain undeclared cashews, a health risk for people with tree nut allergies.
"Inside Edition" correspondent Alison Hall opens up about her breast cancer battle and how Olivia Munn's own experience with early detection inspired her to take a life-saving risk assessment test.
New York City's Broadway Week is back, offering two tickets for the price of one to select Broadway shows in January and February.
Peter Yarrow was a singer-songwriter and a social activist, but he was best known as one-third of the folk-music group Peter, Paul and Mary.
The actor Aubrey Plaza has spoken out for the first time since her husband Jeff Baena's death last week. He was 47.
Here is the full list of winners who took home awards at the 2025 Golden Globe Awards.
The Panthers will play host to the Rangers at loanDepot Park in Miami -- home of baseball's Marlins -- on Jan. 2, 2026, the NHL said Wednesday.
The Stars rallied from an early three-goal deficit to defeat the struggling Rangers on Tuesday night.
Cole Anthony scored 24 points and the Magic shut down the short-handed Knicks 103-94 on Monday night.
Tyrese Haliburton scored 23 points, Bennedict Mathurin added 20 and the Pacers beat the Nets 113-99 on Monday night.
The Mets will retire David Wright's No. 5 before the July 19th game against the Cincinnati Reds at Citi Field, the team announced.
Two eighth graders in Queens are being hailed as heroes after their quick thinking helped a woman who had taken a bad fall near their school.
Neighbors were left baffled and heartbroken after an unknown perpetrator left slash marks across two street trees in Ridgewood, Queens.
Musicians and student groups marched through the snowy streets of East Harlem on Monday to celebrate Three Kings Day.
New Yorkers can now be fined $50 if they fail to secure their trash bins properly, but some Brooklyn residents say the city is failing to maintain the same standards.
A young man from Mauritania receives help settling into the city as he serves as a youth ambassador for others.
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."
New York is touting its efforts in shutting down illegal cannabis shops across the state.
The Mets have announced that David Wright's No. 5 will be retired, and he will enter the Mets Hall of Fame on the same day – July 19. CBS News New York's Otis Livingston has more on the man who spent his whole career in the orange and blue.
"The King" would have been 90 years on old Wednesday, and the folks at Ellen's Stardust Diner didn't forget. CBS News New York's Steve Overmyer reports.
A good and brave man was laid to rest in Stamford on Wednesday morning with military honors that he certainly earned. Dominick Daniel Santagata survived the World War II Battle of the Bulge and lived to age 100. CBS News New York's Tony Aiello has more on the life of this distinguished member of the Greatest Generation.
Gov. Phil Murphy says violent crime across New Jersey is declining – 778 people were shot in 2024, a 16% drop from 2023.
