Diwali celebration returning to Times Square
Beyond the stunning lights and sweets, Diwali carries deep cultural and spiritual meaning, Neeta Bhasin tells CBS News New York.
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Beyond the stunning lights and sweets, Diwali carries deep cultural and spiritual meaning, Neeta Bhasin tells CBS News New York.
Current and past stars of "Little Shop of Horrors" helped celebrate the musical in Times Square on Thursday to mark five years since the revival opened Off-Broadway.
The NYPD is cracking down on issues they say are affecting tourism and people who work in Midtown.
The MTA next plans to modernize the G line and parts of the 4, 5, 6. CBS News New York's Natalie Duddridge has more on what it's like to FaceTime in a tunnel.
The MTA has added cellphone service and Wi-Fi to the S line, or the shuttle that connects Grand Central and Times Square.
The MTA hopes the addition will make commuting a little bit smoother. Currently, subway stations all have service, but this is the first tunnel to officially have service. CBS News New York's Natalie Duddridge reports.
The MTA is adding Wi-Fi and cellphone service for the Grand Central-Times Square portion of the S line shuttle.
One of the suspects involved in an attack on police in Times Square in January was sentenced to 354 days in jail Tuesday as part of an earlier plea deal. Four other suspects were arrested in connection with the attack.
Two NYPD officers were hurt trying to stop a woman accused of jumping a turnstile in Times Square.
Multiple children were injured when a protester discharged pepper spray Wednesday in Times Square, police confirm.
At least one child was injured when a protester discharged pepper spray in Times Square Wednesday, police confirm.
Multiple children were injured when a protester discharged pepper spray Wednesday in Times Square, police confirm.
A former Israeli Defense Forces official is expected to give a speech in Times Square Wednesday evening. CBS New York's Ali Bauman reports from the scene, where pro-Palestinian demonstrators have started gathering.
The global computer outage also caused thousands of flight delays and cancellations
Police say a 55-year-old man was stabbed once in the chest. So far no arrests have been reported.
Acknowledging Times Square needs to be cleaned up, Mayor Adams unveiled the Midtown Community Improvement Coalition on Tuesday.
Acknowledging the problems he has seen, the mayor unveiled the Midtown Community Improvement Coalition on Tuesday. CBS New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
CBS New York's Kristie Keleshian has more on the special surprise they received on Thursday in Times Square.
Red Lobster has identified more than 100 restaurants that could be in danger of closing, and its Times Square location is reportedly on the list.
Red Lobster has identified the locations that are in danger of shutting down if a court approves its bankruptcy plan, and its Times Square restaurant is on that list.
CBS New York's Zinnia Maldonado spoke to people in Times Square about Donald Trump's guilty verdict in his "hush money" trial.
Three people are in custody after a man was stabbed in broad daylight in Times Square Thursday.
A new poll commissioned by the No Times Square Casino Community Coalition found 71% of Midtown residents surveyed are against opening a casino in Times Square.
Pro-Israel demonstrators and counter protesters descended on Times Square on Monday night.
The rally and concert in support of Israel was organized by Zionist Organization of America and The World Values Network. CBS New York's Ali Bauman reports.
The New York Film Critics Circle, one of the nation's oldest and most venerated critics' groups, is kicking movie awards season into high gear Tuesday as they select their choices for the best of 2024.
Jurors in the Daniel Penny will decide whether he used excessive force when he placed Jordan Neely into a chokehold on the subway.
An attorney for Harvey Weinstein says he was hospitalized following an "alarming blood test.".
The cold persists Tuesday with perhaps a flake or two out there this afternoon, and maybe a little more as we head into the middle part of the week.
A deadly crash on the Hutchinson River Parkway has the southbound lanes closed in New Rochelle.
Jurors in the Daniel Penny will decide whether he used excessive force when he placed Jordan Neely into a chokehold on the subway.
The cold persists Tuesday with perhaps a flake or two out there this afternoon, and maybe a little more as we head into the middle part of the week.
A deadly crash on the Hutchinson River Parkway has the southbound lanes closed in New Rochelle.
A memorial service was held for Omer Neutra, a fallen Israel Defense Forces soldier, Tuesday on Long Island.
Police are looking for an Uber Eats delivery worker who was caught on camera in the Bronx punching one of his customers repeatedly and stealing her order.
The cold persists Tuesday with perhaps a flake or two out there this afternoon, and maybe a little more as we head into the middle part of the week.
Seven months after it was destroyed in a fiery truck crash, the Fairfield Avenue Bridge over I-95 in Norwalk, Conn. has reopened.
NYC is facing some cold weather this week, along with a little bit of snow, if you can believe it.
December is starting with a true winter feel in the NYC area as temperatures run 10 to 15 degrees below normal for this time of year.
Temperatures will feel like the 30s on Black Friday, but the region should stay mostly dry.
The cold persists Tuesday with perhaps a flake or two out there this afternoon, and maybe a little more as we head into the middle part of the week.
A Canadian man has been arrested for the murder of Tammy Tignor, whose was found strangled to death in a New Jersey park in 1997.
Gov. Phil Murphy's administration says New Jersey's gas tax will climb about 6% to 44.9 cents a gallon starting New Year's Day.
NYC is facing some cold weather this week, along with a little bit of snow, if you can believe it.
Amtrak and NJ Transit commuters were moving again late Monday afternoon after a major disruption.
The cold persists Tuesday with perhaps a flake or two out there this afternoon, and maybe a little more as we head into the middle part of the week.
A memorial service was held for Omer Neutra, a fallen Israel Defense Forces soldier, Tuesday on Long Island.
Suffolk County is deactivating its red light cameras, ending a controversial program that ticketed drivers for the last 14 years.
Omer Neutra, an Israeli-American soldier from Long Island, has been confirmed dead in Gaza, the Israel Defense Forces announced.
Connor Kasin, who played for Massapequa High School and the Long Island Sharks, died after collapsing during a hockey game, officials said.
Mayor Eric Adams is moving to close emergency migrant shelters in New York City and five upstate counties as the number of people arriving has dramatically dropped.
Hunter Biden was convicted of three separate felony charges related to his purchase of a gun and pleaded guilty to tax evasion charges in a separate case.
The father of Israeli-American hostage Edan Alexander, who grew up in New Jersey, spoke during a rally in Central Park on Sunday.
Democrats and some former Trump officials criticized President-elect Donald Trump's announcement that he wants Kash Patel to be FBI director.
LGBTQ voters were among the only demographic groups that did not move more toward Trump in the 2024 election.
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.
The New York Film Critics Circle, one of the nation's oldest and most venerated critics' groups, is kicking movie awards season into high gear Tuesday as they select their choices for the best of 2024.
An attorney for Harvey Weinstein says he was hospitalized following an "alarming blood test.".
Elton John says he's lost his eyesight and struggled to see his new musical, "The Devil Wears Prada" after a "severe" eye infection.
Target is the only place you can buy the latest Taylor Swift merch, including a new book, vinyl and CD.
Sean "Diddy" Combs' lawyers again asked the rapper be released on bond ahead of his trial, but the request was denied.
Josh Giddey had 20 points, 13 rebounds and 11 assists, helping the Bulls beat the Nets 128-102 on Monday night.
Jesper Bratt and Jack Hughes put on a show Monday night, leading the Devils to a convincing 5-1 win over the Rangers.
Aaron Rodgers will remain the New York Jets' starting quarterback despite speculation the team could bench him, interim coach Jeff Ulbrich says.
Mikal Bridges scored 31 points, Karl-Anthony Towns had 14 points and 19 rebounds, and the Knicks beat the Pelicans 118-85 on Sunday.
Franz Wagner had 20 points, nine rebounds, eight assists and two blocks, and the Magic went on to a 100-92 victory over the Nets on Sunday.
Preservationists say the fight is on to save tiled mosaics at the site of the 1939 and 1964 World's Fair in Queens.
On Small Business Saturday 2024, New York City shop owners are hoping to attract new and longtime customers for a needed boost.
A Queens homeowner tells CBS News New York she believes a solar panel company misled her about the cost, which the company denies.
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.
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.
A deadly crash on the Hutchinson River Parkway has the southbound lanes closed in New Rochelle.
Deliberations could begin Tuesday in the Daniel Penny manslaughter trial. The Marine veteran is charged in the chokehold death of Jordan Neely on a subway last year. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
A memorial service was held for Omer Neutra, a fallen Israel Defense Forces soldier, Tuesday on Long Island. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports from Syosset.
Two people were stabbed at a gas station in Sunset Park, Brooklyn Tuesday during an attempted scooter theft.
