New Year's Eve Celebration In Times Square Scaled Back Due To Omicron Surge
The number of people admitted to viewing areas will be reduced from the standard 58,000 to 15,000 to allow for social distancing.
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The number of people admitted to viewing areas will be reduced from the standard 58,000 to 15,000 to allow for social distancing.
This is one of the busiest times of year for the NYPD Bomb Squad. CBS2 rode along with the unit and has an exclusive look on how it is keeping New Yorkers safe during the holiday season.
People will be able to take photos with the numbers until Thursday, before they head atop One Times Square to light up on New Year's Eve.
De Blasio said the fact the event is outdoors and guests must be fully vaccinated is "a game changer."
Broadway continues to remember legendary composer and lyricist Stephen Sondheim, who died Friday at the age of 91.
Health care workers from hundreds of different facilities across the state stood together as one outside the 1199 Union headquarters, demanding what they believe is a fair contract.
Last year, only select essential workers and special guests watched the ball drop in person from socially distanced pens.
Last year's event was open to invited essential workers and special guests only.
According to authorities, around 1:45 p.m. Friday on the northbound R train platform, a man allegedly tried to grab the victim's purse and then pushed her onto the tracks.
The victim told officers all he did was look at the group of teens.
After almost two years of being kept out, foreign travelers are now allowed back in the U.S., and here in New York they're being welcomed with open arms.
The Diwali at Times Square event in Midtown Manhattan has been taking place since 2013. Last year, it was virtual because of the pandemic, but this year, the celebrations were back and bigger than ever.
Family and friends of Maria Ambrocio gathered Monday morning for a funeral Mass at Saint Henry's Catholic Church in Bayonne.
Ambrocio, 58, died after being knocked to the ground in Times Square Friday, allegedly by a man who was running away after mugging another woman.
Orett Montague remains in shock. His stepson, 26-year-old Jermaine Foster is charged with murder in connection with the death of 58-year-old Maria Ambrocio.
Maria Ambrocio should have been working at Bayonne Medical Center on Saturday night. Instead, her brother said the 58-year-old was surrounded by her family when she was taken off life support.
Police say a man chased after a homeless man who stole his phone. During the chase, the homeless man plowed into a woman outside a pizzeria.
Egegbara's family told CBS2 she suffers from mental illness and has been hospitalized more than 50 times since she was a teenager.
Egegbara's family said she has been diagnosed with schizophrenia, among other disorders, and has been hospitalized more than 50 times since she was a teenager.
Anthonia Egegbara, 29, was charged Tuesday with attempted murder.
Police are still trying to determine what led up to the attack, as they search for the suspect -- described only as a woman in her 20s.
People in long gowns and tuxedos gathered around the fountain outside Lincoln Center waiting to go inside to see "Fire Shut Up in My Bones" at the Met.
Broadway performers were out in the streets of Times Square on Saturday for a free event.
The festival will include performances and appearances from the casts of 18 Broadway shows.
The packaged schedule on two stages kicked off at noon Friday in Duffy Square.
It's the busiest day of the year at the Hunts Point Produce Market, where trucks are loaded up with millions of pounds of produce. Some of it will likely end up on your Thanksgiving plate.
A fire ripped through several apartments in Inwood, Manhattan on Tuesday morning, injuring 15 people.
Israel and the Iran-backed group Hezbollah have apparently reached a ceasefire to end their year-long war in Lebanon.
A Thanksgiving winter storm is headed for the New York area, but first we had to deal with some rain Tuesday morning.
An Osprey being used to ferry White House staff and government officials from an event in New York was grounded Monday.
It's the busiest day of the year at the Hunts Point Produce Market, where trucks are loaded up with millions of pounds of produce. Some of it will likely end up on your Thanksgiving plate.
A fire ripped through several apartments in Inwood, Manhattan on Tuesday morning, injuring 15 people.
A Thanksgiving winter storm is headed for the New York area, but first we had to deal with some rain Tuesday morning.
An Osprey being used to ferry White House staff and government officials from an event in New York was grounded Monday.
A CBS News New York investigation found online loopholes may be putting New York City's effort to prevent lithium-ion battery fires at risk.
A Thanksgiving winter storm is headed for the New York area, but first we had to deal with some rain Tuesday morning.
A Thanksgiving storm is forecast to bring rain, and even snow, for some parts of New York and New Jersey.
Thanksgiving week starts Monday with partly sunny skies and temps in the mid 50s, but things will change from there.
The MTA announced the Federal Highway Administration has given congestion pricing the green light, clearing the way for it to start on Jan. 5, 2025.
After a long period of drought and fire hazards, we're getting an early taste of winter. New York, New Jersey and Connecticut have been desperate for rain.
A Thanksgiving winter storm is headed for the New York area, but first we had to deal with some rain Tuesday morning.
New data shows car thefts at Port authority parking lots are spiking by more than 50% this quarter amid the annual holiday travel surge.
A fire in Newark Saturday left more than 80 people - mostly senior citizens - homeless just days before Thanksgiving.
A Thanksgiving storm is forecast to bring rain, and even snow, for some parts of New York and New Jersey.
It's Thanksgiving week and what is expected to be a record number of people will be hitting the road or taking to the sky to celebrate.
A Babylon boat yard went up in flames after an intoxicated woman drove the wrong way and crashed into boats, police said.
New Jersey Sen. George Helmy said congestion pricing could drive businesses out of New York City and into the Garden State on "The Point with Marcia Kramer."
Thanksgiving week starts Monday with partly sunny skies and temps in the mid 50s, but things will change from there.
The MTA announced the Federal Highway Administration has given congestion pricing the green light, clearing the way for it to start on Jan. 5, 2025.
After a long period of drought and fire hazards, we're getting an early taste of winter. New York, New Jersey and Connecticut have been desperate for rain.
President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden made a rare visit to Staten Island on Monday to honor service members and their families ahead of Thanksgiving.
U.S. Attorney for the Southern District Damian Williams announced plans to resign Monday.
Special counsel Jack Smith asked a federal judge to toss out the charges against President-elect Donald Trump in the case stemming from the 2020 election.
New Jersey Sen. George Helmy said congestion pricing could drive businesses out of New York City and into the Garden State on "The Point with Marcia Kramer."
Democrats say they're concerned or scared Trump will threaten their rights, but fewer than half feel motivated to oppose him.
Whole Foods Market stores in five states sold recalled carrots and celery sticks that could contain E. coli.
Lattes and other espresso-based drinks may not be available at some McDonald's restaurants due to a glitch with coffee machines.
The packaging label omitted a key ingredient, prompting a Food and Drug Administration recall.
The manufacturer of tumblers sold at Wawa stores says it has received four reports of cuts from the product's metal drinking straws.
Decision to cut topping comes as officials work to confirm source of E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders.
New York's iconic Blue Man Group is packing it in after more than 30 years on stage.
Chuck Woolery was inducted into the American TV Game Show Hall of Fame in 2007 and earned a daytime Emmy nomination in 1978.
Lawyers for actor Jonathan Majors and Grace Jabbari agreed to dismiss the case with prejudice, according to a joint filing in Manhattan federal court.
Cynthia Erivo, Ariana Grande, AMC and fans react to the debate over in-theater singing during "Wicked."
A federal judge is deciding whether to release Sean "Diddy" Combs on bail as he awaits trial on sex trafficking and racketeering charges.
Dennis Schroder scored 31 points, and the undermanned Brooklyn Nets rallied to beat Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors on Monday night.
OG Anunoby scored a career-high 40 points, and the Knicks rode a torrid start to a 145-118 rout of the Denver Nuggets.
Nico Hischier recorded his first career hat trick to give the New Jersey Devils a 5-2 win over the Nashville Predators.
Lucas Raymond scored the go-ahead goal in the third period and the Red Wings rallied to beat the Islanders 4-2.
The St. Louis Blues beat the New York Rangers 5-2 in Jim Montgomery's coaching debut.
Tenants in a six-story building in Queens say they were forced to climb stairs amid a six-week-long elevator outage.
The new Davis Center will bring back the wonder of skating and swimming alongside Harlem Meer in Central Park.
Thursday marks exactly 60 years since the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge opened to much fanfare.
Nov. 29 is the last day for New York City restaurants to remove roadway dining sheds, which will now be seasonal under new regulations set by the City Council.
A new state-of-the-art trash system in NYCHA's Polo Grounds Towers in Harlem promises to tackle energy, rodent and recycling issues.
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 Tony Sadiku has the latest weather forecast.
Tuesday is expected to be one of the busiest travel days of the year as people are on the move for Thanksgiving. CBS News New York's Tony Sadiku, Zinnia Maldonado and Guy Staniar have team coverage.
A fire ripped through several apartments in Inwood, Manhattan on Tuesday morning, injuring 15 people. CBS News New York's John Dias reports from the scene.
Trucks are being loaded up with millions of pounds of produce for distribution throughout New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. Some of it will likely end up on your Thanksgiving plate. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
Jessica Tisch is taking the position of police commissioner while a pile of scandals is continuing to plague the mayor's office, but she says one of her top focuses will be building public confidence and trust in the NYPD. CBS News Law Enforcement Contributor Richard Esposito details what's next.
