San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama plays chess with fans in NYC park
San Antonio Spurs star player Victor Wembanyama played chess with fans in Washington Square Park on Saturday.
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San Antonio Spurs star player Victor Wembanyama played chess with fans in Washington Square Park on Saturday.
NBA star Victor Wembanyama played chess with fans in Washington Square Park while the San Antonio Spurs were in town to play the Knicks and Nets.
Timothée Chalamet surprised the crowd at his own look-alike contest Sunday at Washington Square Park in Manhattan.
Timothée Chalamet surprised the crowd at his own look-alike contest at Washington Square Park in Manhattan.
Fans of former One Direction member Liam Payne held a memorial at Washington Square Park on Saturday to honor the late pop star.
A memorial for former One Direction member Liam Payne was held at Washington Square Park on Saturday. He died earlier this week at age 31. CBS News New York's Alecia Reid spoke with fans who are mourning the loss.
The Illinois woman was fatally shot by a sheriff’s deputy more than two weeks ago. There has been outrage over her killing across the country, including in New York City. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal has the story.
Hundreds protested Sunday in Lower Manhattan over the death of Sonya Massey, the Illinois woman shot and killed by a sheriff's deputy.
Massey, 36, was shot and killed a police deputy inside her own Illinois home back on July 6, sparking outrage across the country. CBS News New York's Naveen Dhaliwal has the story.
Sonya Massey, a 36-year-old mother of two, was fatally shot by a sheriff's deputy inside her own Illinois home on July 6.
Hundreds gathered Thursday night to pay tribute to the 36-year-old mother of two, who was fatally shot earlier this month by a sheriff's deputy inside her own Illinois home. CBS News New York's Jenna DeAngelis reports.
Pro-Palestinian protesters marched to Washington Square Park Thursday after police set up barricades to prevent them from gathering inside Grand Central Terminal.
Pro-Palestinian protests continued across New York City on Friday. Here are the latest details about demonstrations at local schools and throughout the city.
Protesters from NYU began marching towards Washington Square Park on Friday afternoon. Dan Rice reports from Chopper 2.
Demonstrators are gathering in Washington Square Park on Sunday to honor those being held hostage by Hamas and mark 100 days since the Oct. 7 attack on Israel.
Demonstrators gather in Washington Square Park on Sunday to honor those being held hostage by Hamas, marking 100 days since the Oct. 7 attack on Israel. CBS New York's Zinnia Maldonado reports.
A rally was held at Washington Square Park on Saturday calling for justice for inmates who have died on Rikers Island. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/49JZfDq
New York University students marched onto city streets and into Washington Square Park, where a rally was held.
Students from campuses across the country took part in a national student walkout in support of Palestinians on Wednesday. CBS New York's Jennifer Bisram reports from Washington Square Park, where New York University students marched. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/45Rod0d
Although tensions were high, these were peaceful demonstrations.
As the war in Israel continues to intensify, so do demonstrations. Supporters from both sides staged dueling rallies in Washington Square Park on Tuesday. CBS New York's Alecia Reid reports. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/45BIDu4
As the war in Israel continues to intensify, so do demonstrations. Supports from both sides staged dueling rallies in New York City on Tuesday. CBS New York's Alecia Reid reports from Washington Square Park. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/45BIDu4
The war between Israel and Hamas has sparked numerous rallies in the Tri-State Area. Tuesday, dueling demonstrations were held in Washington Square Park. CBS New York's Alecia Reid reports. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/45BIDu4
As the Israel-Hamas war intensifies, rallies in the Tri-State Area continue. Dueling rallies were held in Washington Square Park on Tuesday afternoon. CBS New York's Alecia Reid reports. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/45BIDu4
The group called for the de-escalation of tensions between Israel and Palestine.
Preston High School students received a warm welcome back from spring break after learning the school will no longer close.
Ryan O'Hearn hit a three-run home run off Will Warren and the Baltimore Orioles held on for a 4-3 victory over the New York Yankees on Monday night.
Brandon Nimmo hit a grand slam and a three-run homer and finished with nine RBIs in the Mets' 19-5 destruction of the Nationals on Monday.
The Amsterdam News, one of the most influential Black newspapers in the city, is undergoing a transformation, turning its historic newsroom into a museum.
It could be a rough few years ahead for Long Island Rail Road riders as Amtrak plans to shut down the East River tunnels to fix damage from Superstorm Sandy.
Preston High School students received a warm welcome back from spring break after learning the school will no longer close.
It could be a rough few years ahead for Long Island Rail Road riders as Amtrak plans to shut down the East River tunnels to fix damage from Superstorm Sandy.
A Queens man pleaded not guilty to manslaughter in the death of 31-year-old mother of two. Prosecutors say she died after she underwent an unlicensed procedure.
Police say there have been two fatal road rage deaths in April on the Long Island Expressway involving motorcycles.
When it comes to healthy aging, music can have a big impact. That's why senior centers and renowned institutions like The Julliard School are creating senior-friendly music classes.
Sunday will feature a mix of sun and clouds, with winds gusting between 35-45 mph at times.
Easter Sunday looks great, as the sun will stick around, but temperatures will be more more comfortable in the upper 60s.
The stock market's wild ride is having an impact on families who use a 529 college savings account, a tax-free way for parents to save for educational expenses.
The man who said his stepmother held him captive for two decades has released his first public statement.
Wind gusts between 30-45 mph will persist into Wednesday across the Tri-State Area
Some neighbors in Perth Amboy, New Jersey say they're being pushed out for bigger developments.
There were delays at Newark Liberty International Airport on Monday due to equipment issues.
The Jones Road Wildfire in Ocean County, N.J. is still burning, despite hopes the weekend rain might bring it under control.
Sen. Andy Kim says U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement admitted it is detaining a man with no criminal history at its facility in Elizabeth, New Jersey.
A person was found dead inside a car submerged in a body of water inside a gated community in Manalapan, New Jersey, on Saturday.
It could be a rough few years ahead for Long Island Rail Road riders as Amtrak plans to shut down the East River tunnels to fix damage from Superstorm Sandy.
Police say there have been two fatal road rage deaths in April on the Long Island Expressway involving motorcycles.
George Santos must turn himself into federal custody by July 25 to begin his 87-month prison sentence for wire fraud and identity theft.
A family says their newborn son nearly bled to death and is fighting for his life after he was circumcised at a New York City hospital.
George Santos has been sentenced to 87 months in prison on federal wire fraud and identity theft charges in New York.
First lady Melania Trump made a rare public appearance to advocate for the bill's passage earlier this year.
George Santos must turn himself into federal custody by July 25 to begin his 87-month prison sentence for wire fraud and identity theft.
Trump administration border czar Tom Homan argued Sunday that "due process" was applied when a mother and her child who is a U.S. citizen were removed to Honduras.
Sen. Andy Kim says U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement admitted it is detaining a man with no criminal history at its facility in Elizabeth, New Jersey.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Sen. Cory Booker opposed the Republican budget plan key to enacting President Trump's agenda with a sit-in protest on the steps of the Capitol as the sun rose on Sunday.
A family says their newborn son nearly bled to death and is fighting for his life after he was circumcised at a New York City hospital.
After a leaked Trump administration budget draft showed cuts to the suicide prevention hotline dedicated to helping LGBTQ+ youth, advocates in New York are sounding the alarm.
Doctors in New York City were able to save the lives of three children with one heart transplant. Here's how.
A grieving family in Queens wants answers after a young woman died two weeks after giving birth to twins. They believe it was due to complications with her C-section, but say the hospital is not giving them any answers.
A Long Island woman accused of forging vaccination records of students did not appear in court for her arraignment.
First-time nominees Chubby Checker, Joe Cocker and Bad Company will also be inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
Sunday night marked the opening of "Real Women Have Curves," a new musical on Broadway. It is inspired by a real-life story of the immigrant experience in America.
Bianca Castro-Arabejo, known by her stage name Jiggly Caliente, died days after her family said she had been battling a "severe infection" and lost "most of her right leg."
Prosecutors at Sean "Diddy" Combs ' upcoming federal sex trafficking trial can show jurors video of the hip-hop mogul hitting and kicking one of his accusers in a Los Angeles hotel hallway, a judge ruled at a hearing Friday.
Harvey Weinstein's retrial started with opening statements in NYC, five years after the original was a catalyst in the #MeToo movement.
Ryan O'Hearn hit a three-run home run off Will Warren and the Baltimore Orioles held on for a 4-3 victory over the New York Yankees on Monday night.
Brandon Nimmo hit a grand slam and a three-run homer and finished with nine RBIs in the Mets' 19-5 destruction of the Nationals on Monday.
Andrei Svechnikov scored three goals and the Hurricanes beat the Devils 5-2 on Sunday to take a 3-1 lead in their first-round playoff series.
A 21-year-old son of an NFL assistant coach has taken responsibility for prank-calling former University of Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders during the NFL Draft late last week.
Aaron Judge broke a sixth-inning tie in the second game with his eighth home run this season, and the Yankees swept the Blue Jays on Sunday.
Preston High School students received a warm welcome back from spring break after learning the school will no longer close.
New York restaurant leaders and state officials share outrage of renaming of NY Strip Steak
In honor of Arbor Day, Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson is calling on more funding for the borough's green spaces and the planting of more trees.
A community of bird lovers in Brooklyn is raising concerns after they say dozens of pigeons vanished from a local park.
The New York City Department of Parks and Recreation has announced plans to ban bikes on the Rockaway Boardwalk during peak hours this summer.
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."
Catholic cardinals on Monday set May 7 as the start date for the conclave to elect Pope Francis’ successor
A judge sentenced the disgraced ex-congressman to 87 months in prison.
A local farming family has planted a piece of Dutch magic on Long Island and Carolyn Gusoff takes us to this stunning sea of blooms.
Organizers say their broad message is about protecting academic freedom, human rights and university funding.
Firefighters were responding to a fire at a home in Morris County when there was an explosion on the second floor.
