President Trump's address to U.N. General Assembly means peak gridlock
Gridlock Alert Days will bring street closures across New York City for the United Nations General Assembly and 2025 holiday season.
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Gridlock Alert Days will bring street closures across New York City for the United Nations General Assembly and 2025 holiday season.
Several blocks will be shut down to vehicle traffic on Saturday for people to enjoy car-free time outside.
CBS New York's Zinnia Maldonado has a live report from the starting line in Lower Manhattan.
President Joe Biden will be in New York City on Thursday, which means drivers should prepare for gridlock traffic. As CBS New York's Jenna DeAngelis reports, the NYPD has shut down the area near Radio City Music Hall in Manhattan.
The race starts at 7 a.m. in Prospect Park, Brooklyn. It then goes over the Manhattan Bridge, up the FDR Drive, into Times Square and finishes in Central Park.
Air quality tests have come back clear, but investigators still have streets closed in the area, impacting local residents and businesses. CBS New York's Zinnia Maldonado has the latest.
Officials say a steam line ruptured around 5:30 a.m. Wednesday at East 53rd Street and 2nd Avenue. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook has a live update from the scene.
Emergency responders are on the scene, where streets are closed and a partial evacuation are underway.
Crews are still on the scene more than 24 hours after a water main break flooded the streets and subways below. CBS New York's Natalie Duddridge has an update on the repairs.
One lane is now open on Seventh Avenue, more than 24 hours after the water main break flooded streets and subways. CBS New York's John Dias has the latest.
The impact is still being felt this morning, as streets remain closed, including the area when you get out of the Lincoln Tunnel. CBS New York's Zinnia Maldonado has what you need to know for your commute.
A Hunter College professor has been placed on leave pending the outcome of an investigation into offensive comments she made during a Zoom meeting.
The Buffalo Sabres beat the New Jersey Devils 2-1 on Wednesday night in the NHL's return to action.
Harvey Weinstein has hired Luigi Mangione's and Sean "Diddy" Combs' lawyers to represent him at his third New York rape trial.
CC Sabathia's No. 52 will be retired on Sept. 26 by the New York Yankees.
A Jewish congregation in Brooklyn is fighting to save their historic house of worship.
A Hunter College professor has been placed on leave pending the outcome of an investigation into offensive comments she made during a Zoom meeting.
Harvey Weinstein has hired Luigi Mangione's and Sean "Diddy" Combs' lawyers to represent him at his third New York rape trial.
A Jewish congregation in Brooklyn is fighting to save their historic house of worship.
The MTA is accusing the federal government of withholding nearly $60 million for Phase 2 of the Second Avenue subway.
Harlem's Lafayette Theatre is believed to be the first major New York City theater to desegregate, just a year after its opening.
Another round of snow is impacting the Tri-State Area Wednesday, just after a major blizzard dumped more than 2 feet of snow in some parts of New York and New Jersey.
Pet owners should be extra cautious with their pets during and after the major winter snowstorm impacting the New York and New Jersey area.
Double-digit snow totals have been reported across New York, New Jersey and Connecticut as a major blizzard begins to wind down.
The storm has started to wrap up in New York City, New Jersey and beyond, with impressive snow totals left in its wake.
A blizzard warning has been issued for New York City and the surrounding area as a major snowstorm develops along the coast.
New Jersey is facing a lawsuit over a recent directive limiting immigration operations in state-controlled buildings.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill commended the state's response to the major blizzard, but she said they aren't out of the woods yet.
Another round of snow is impacting the Tri-State Area Wednesday, just after a major blizzard dumped more than 2 feet of snow in some parts of New York and New Jersey.
The Long Island Rail Road, NJ Transit and other commuter rails are running Tuesday but with modified schedules after a major snowstorm hit the Tri-State Area.
NJ Transit will be back in action on Monday afternoon, with limited service beginning to ramp up after 4 p.m.
Dozens of people were displaced and three suffered minor injuries after a fire at a West Babylon, Long Island apartment complex.
Long Island grandfather's Seth Bykofsky's #1 fight since January has been to keep his custom license plate, which reads "PB4WEGO."
Another round of snow is impacting the Tri-State Area Wednesday, just after a major blizzard dumped more than 2 feet of snow in some parts of New York and New Jersey.
The Long Island Rail Road, NJ Transit and other commuter rails are running Tuesday but with modified schedules after a major snowstorm hit the Tri-State Area.
Pet owners should be extra cautious with their pets during and after the major winter snowstorm impacting the New York and New Jersey area.
More than 500,000 New Yorkers live in housing provided by NYCHA. It's the largest public housing authority in the nation, and a landlord consistently deemed one of the worst by the public advocate.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani declined Wednesday to say whether he agreed with NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch on whether or not people who hurled snowballs at police officers in Washington Square Park Monday should face charges.
New York City Council Speaker Julie Menin and Councilmember Yusef Salaam introduced a series of bills aimed at combating hate crimes Wednesday.
Minnesota congresswoman Ilhan Omar and President Trump had multiple tense exchanges during Tuesday night's State of the Union, as the Democratic lawmaker accused him of lying about fraud in the state and "killing Americans" with his immigration policies.
President Trump defended his first year back in office in his 2026 State of the Union address, touting his record on immigration, the economy, tariffs and more.
For the first time in 30 years, the Food and Drug Administration has approved a new treatment for an inoperable type of pancreatic cancer.
NYSNA has reached a tentative contract agreement with NewYork-Presbyterian, signaling a potential end to the longest nurses strike in New York City history.
NYSNA ratified contracts with Montefiore and Mount Sinai, clearing the way for nurses to return to work Saturday after walking off one month ago.
The longest and largest nurses strike in New York City history is set to end after over three weeks as NYSNA says it has a tentative agreement.
Mount Sinai Health System and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield failed to reach a contract agreement by Dec. 31, which means about 9,000 physicians are no longer considered in-network.
Harvey Weinstein has hired Luigi Mangione's and Sean "Diddy" Combs' lawyers to represent him at his third New York rape trial.
Harlem's Lafayette Theatre is believed to be the first major New York City theater to desegregate, just a year after its opening.
Nick Reiner, 32, was charged with two counts of murder in the killing of his parents, Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner.
"Jersey Shore" star Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi said in a TikTok video that her results at a post-op appointment for a cone biopsy showed stage 1 cervical cancer.
In April 2025, Eric Dane announced he had been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS.
The Buffalo Sabres beat the New Jersey Devils 2-1 on Wednesday night in the NHL's return to action.
CC Sabathia's No. 52 will be retired on Sept. 26 by the New York Yankees.
The Cavaliers pulled away in the second half for a 109-94 victory over the Knicks on Tuesday night.
The Mavericks beat the Nets 123-114 on Tuesday night after both teams arrived in New York earlier in the day.
Karl-Anthony Towns had 28 points and 11 rebounds for his NBA-leading 39th double-double and the Knicks outlasted the sliding Bulls 105-99 on Sunday night.
A Jewish congregation in Brooklyn is fighting to save their historic house of worship.
Harlem's Lafayette Theatre is believed to be the first major New York City theater to desegregate, just a year after its opening.
Multiple rezonings in Queens are paving the way for tens of thousands of new units, but some residents worry about how it could affect their communities.
Residents and skate advocates clash over a proposed Mount Prospect Park skate facility, as city officials promise an updated design this spring.
A Brooklyn community is fighting to turn a forgotten landmark into a heritage center.
The Halloween tradition strolled through Manhattan's East Village on Sunday, with furry friends dressed in colorful costumes.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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.
CBS News New York's Scott Padgett has your First Alert Forecast for February 25 at 11 p.m.
The New Jersey Devils celebrated Jack Hughes for his golden Olympic goal Wednesday. Although the Devils ended up falling to the Sabres, as CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo reports, Team USA pride was palpable.
Harvey Weinstein is changing up his legal team ahead of a potential retrial on sexual assault charges. He hired lawyers who also represent Luigi Mangione and Sean "Diddy" Combs.
Hunter College says a professor who made offensive comments during a Zoom meeting has now been placed on leave pending the outcome of an investigation.
The Cuban government says it opened fire on a boat registered in the United States. Cuban officials say four people died in that shooting after the boat entered its waters carrying weapons and opening fire. CBS News New York's Dick Brennan reports.
