
New Jersey man and mother no longer trapped in Syria
Besher Cabbad, who went to Syria to help his 84-year-old mother recover from surgery, got caught up in the rebel uprising. They're both finally home safe.
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Besher Cabbad, who went to Syria to help his 84-year-old mother recover from surgery, got caught up in the rebel uprising. They're both finally home safe.
A New Jersey woman is demanding answers from lawmakers about why her husband and mother-in-law, who are both United States citizens, are not being allowed to leave Syria.
A New Jersey woman is demanding answers from lawmakers about why two United States citizens are not being allowed to leave Syria. She tells CBS News New York's Jessica Moore she's desperate to help her husband and mother-in-law escape the war-torn country.
A New Jersey man is stranded in Syria amid the rebel uprising that toppled President Bashar al-Assad's regime.
Justina Kaminska Cabbad could barely speak through tears as she described efforts to help her husband escape Syria. CBS News New York's Jessica Moore reports.
Rebel fighters took command and toppled the government in Damascus on Sunday. CBS News New York's Jenna DeAngelis has the story.
CBS News New York's Jenna DeAngelis has more on President Bashar Al-Assad's whereabouts.
President Biden said the sudden collapse of the Syrian government under President Bashar Assad is a "fundamental act of justice" after decades of repression. Mr. Biden spoke from the White House after a stunning rebel advance reached the capital, ending the Assad family's 50 years of iron rule.
Russian state media news agencies reported that Assad and his family were in Moscow and given asylum.
The U.S. military plans to strike targets in Iraq and Syria, including Iranian personnel and facilities, in response to a drone attack that killed 3 U.S. troops.
Several ballistic missiles and rockets were fired by Iranian-backed militants from western Iraq, the Pentagon said.
Israel continues its offensive in Gaza despite calls for a cease-fire, and the United States launched airstrikes in Syria. CBS New York's Dick Brennan reports. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/47nlkFU
The United States says it has bombed a weapons storage facility in eastern Syria with links to Iranian-backed militias. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3QPKV4C
Pentagon officials say the strikes were done in retaliation following a series of ones on U.S. soldiers that started more than a week ago. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
U.S. and coalition forces in Iraq and Syria have come under attack at least 16 times in the past ten days via drones and rockets.
It happened as more humanitarian aid arrived for the people of war-torn Gaza. CBS New York's Tina Kraus has the story.
He was in charge of plotting attacks in Europe, the U.S. military said. The strike was the latest in recent years targeting ISIS members in Syria.
After the U.S. conducted retaliatory "precision airstrikes" on facilities used by Iran-linked groups, there were a series of new attacks on U.S. bases Friday.
A Long Island community is stepping up to help with relief efforts after the devastating earthquakes in Turkey and Syria. CBS2's Carolyn Gusoff reports Long Island's largest employer is sending much-needed medical supplies to the region.
The 6.3 magnitude quake has left at least three people dead and hundreds injured, officals say. CBS2's Tony Aiello reports.
CBS2's Tony Aiello has the latest on the devastation in the region.
The 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck southern Turkey on Monday, near its shared border with northern Syria.
Nearly two weeks after the deadly earthquakes in Turkey and Syria, three people were found alive. In Queens, volunteers collected donations for earthquake survivors.
People dropped off much-needed essentials at the Deshi Senior Center in Ozone Park.
Sen. Cory Booker attended a prayer service at a Turkish mosque in Paterson, along with Mayor Andre Sayegh.
A lawyer for Sean "Diddy" Combs says he wants to quit the defense team in the hip-hop mogul's sex trafficking case.
The update came after a Vatican spokesman said the Pope "rested well" overnight.
Six living hostages — including two who were held in Gaza for a decade — were released by Hamas Saturday.
A man accused of trying to sexually assault a woman on a New York City subway Thursday was arrested years ago for allegedly attacking a toddler, a Westchester County father says.
The Cavaliers bullied the Knicks from the start Friday night, winning in a matchup of two of the Eastern Conference's top teams.
A lawyer for Sean "Diddy" Combs says he wants to quit the defense team in the hip-hop mogul's sex trafficking case.
A man accused of trying to sexually assault a woman on a New York City subway Thursday was arrested years ago for allegedly attacking a toddler, a Westchester County father says.
Two hundred cartons of eggs were given away for free in New York City on Friday to help offset the growing cost of the now-pricey household item.
A study in New York City found some kids with peanut allergies may overcome it by eating peanut butter under medical supervision.
In an interview with CBS News New York, Mayor Eric Adams spoke out about a judge's decision to let the criminal case against him continue, Gov. Kathy Hochul's decision to limit his powers, and more.
Milder weather is just around the corner in the New York City area, but we have to get through another round of snow Thursday first.
NYC congestion pricing scanners are staying on, despite President Trump's attempt to end New York's toll for drivers in Manhattan.
The cold weather persists today around NYC, Long Island and New Jersey, but there are some changes for the upcoming snow forecast.
It was another cold, windy day around NYC, Long Island and New Jersey. We also have an additional update on potential snow.
Monday is a First Alert Weather Day due to high winds and cold chill, and there's the potential for some snow later this week.
New Jersey residents on the autism spectrum can soon apply for a designation on their driver's license or ID to help them with interactions with police.
Business owners in Wharton, New Jersey say traffic from the I-80 detour is keeping customers away.
The legal fight over whether the Trump administration can stop New York City's congestion pricing plan could take months, if not years.
An ice rescue training exercise turned into a real-life operation for first responders in Morris County, New Jersey.
Milder weather is just around the corner in the New York City area, but we have to get through another round of snow Thursday first.
A New York family of four is moving into Habitat for Humanity of Long Island's first 3D-printed home.
Milder weather is just around the corner in the New York City area, but we have to get through another round of snow Thursday first.
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 is pulling the plug NYC congestion pricing, but Gov. Kathy Hochul and the MTA are fighting to keep it.
A new three-bedroom house in Uniondale is going for less than half of what other homes in the area usually cost. It will be sold via a lottery, which is now open for interested applicants.
President Trump said he is nominating Air Force Lt. Gen. Dan "Razin" Caine to be the next chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
In an interview with CBS News New York, Mayor Eric Adams spoke out about a judge's decision to let the criminal case against him continue, Gov. Kathy Hochul's decision to limit his powers, and more.
A wildcat strike by New York prison guards entered its fifth day Friday, before a mediator meets with both sides Monday.
A judge in New York City Mayor Eric Adams' corruption case has appointed an outside attorney to argue over the Department of Justice's request to drop the federal charges.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams is waiting on a judge to rule on a Justice Department request to dismiss a federal indictment.
A study in New York City found some kids with peanut allergies may overcome it by eating peanut butter under medical supervision.
The CDC has restored a $257,000 contract for 9/11-related cancer research after the Trump administration's Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE, tried to cancel it, officials say.
President Trump on Tuesday signed an executive order that directs his administration to find ways to reduce the high costs of in vitro fertilization, or IVF.
Long Island researchers and patients are urging the Trump administration to reconsider cuts to NIH research funding.
CBS News New York takes a look at what's being done to help New Yorkers living with the disease, and those who are caring for them.
Voletta Wallace, the dedicated mother of the late great rapper The Notorious B.I.G., has died.
Cynthia Erivo is set to host the 2025 Tony Awards, which will take place on June 8 at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. Here's when nominations will be announced.
A$AP Rocky has been found not guilty of two counts of assault with a semiautomatic firearm Tuesday following a nearly month-long trial in downtown Los Angeles.
Mount Vernon's Clarence Maclin is an Academy Award nominee for his contributions to the screenplay of "Sing Sing," which tells a story that Maclin lived inside the walls of Sing Sing prison.
YouTube TV announced a deal to keep Paramount channels on its platform had been reached Saturday night, ending a public contract dispute.
The Cavaliers bullied the Knicks from the start Friday night, winning in a matchup of two of the Eastern Conference's top teams.
The New York Yankees are changing their long-standing no-beard rule and will let players and coaches have "well-groomed" facial hair from now on.
The New York Knicks edged Chicago Bulls 113-111 in overtime Thursday night.
The Cavaliers beat the Brooklyn Nets on Thursday night.
The New York Yankees and manager Aaron Boone have agreed to a contract extension through the 2027 season.
A Black History Month festival at the Brooklyn Children's Museum aims to keep kids learning during mid-winter recess.
New York City council member Oswald Feliz proposes two bills aimed to prevent syringes from ending up in parks.
The Lindy Hop lives on in a new generation of swing dancers.
On Friday, Michele Fitzsimmons became the FDNY's first female deputy chief.
An arts nonprofit says it's worried about the future if a controversial plan to build a casino in Coney Island moves forward.
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."
Bianca Roses says she's excited to represent New Jersey on Survivor 48.
Kyle Fraser, a Survivor 48 contestant from Brooklyn, speaks with CBS News New York at the Survivor Beach Drop in Chelsea.
"Survivor" Co-Executive Producer John Kirhoffer has led the team designing challenges since day one.
The Survivor Beach Drop is the ultimate experience for fans of the show in Chelsea.
President Donald Trump abruptly fired the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff during a late-night shakeup in Washington. CBS News New York's Bradley Blackburn reports.