Brooklyn teacher who built nationally renowned chess team retires
Eliot Weiss became a legend not only in his calculus classroom, but on the chessboard.
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Eliot Weiss became a legend not only in his calculus classroom, but on the chessboard.
Open hydrants across NYC causing discolored water, low water pressure in homes according to the New York City Department of Environmental Protection
Once a towering presence in northeastern forests, the American Chestnut is making a quiet comeback in Brooklyn.
Residents in a corner of Long Island City, Queens say the acrid stench is billowing from a nearby asphalt recycling plant.
The nonprofit Qaravan is working to help immigrants fleeing homophobia, discrimination, and war in the former Soviet countries of Eastern Europe.
New York City police charged a man with murder after a U.S. Navy veteran was shot and killed during an alleged road rage incident in the Bronx.
A Bronx high school student is pushing to pass a bill that would require closed captions in movie theaters across the state.
As the manager of Dollar Universe LLC, Luis Almonte said the mystery is part of the fun for many shoppers.
At a historic Jewish community center, Jewish and Asian neighbors are building bridges through shared programming and a new tradition: A street festival called "Shalom Dragon."
A Brooklyn eatery has joined a borough-wide food tour spotlighting Black-owned businesses.
New York City's last migrant hotel will be closing in the coming months, Mayor Eric Adams said Saturday.
A teenager has been arrested in connection to a slashing and robbery that happened on board a New York City subway Wednesday.
Aland Etienne, a security guard killed in the New York City office building mass shooting, was laid to rest after a funeral in Brooklyn.
Three people were hurt in a shooting in Times Square overnight Friday, New York City police say.
A Haverstraw police sergeant is on paid leave after he was seen grabbing a teenager by the neck.
The New York DMV is warning of a scamming method known as social engineering where you receive texts with links to fake websites.
An air quality alert remains in effect today for parts of the Hudson Valley due to smoke and haze from the Canadian wildfires.
Another air quality alert is in effect Tuesday for NYC, western Long Island, the Hudson Valley, northwest New Jersey and southwest Connecticut.
An earthquake in Hasbrouck Heights, Bergen County, shook parts of New Jersey and New York on Saturday night.
A First Alert Weather Day has been canceled for Friday, along with all severe weather and flood watches across the Tri-State Area.
A clean water distribution site has been set up in Paterson, New Jersey, for residents impacted by Friday's massive water main break.
The FAA wants to extend limited operations at Newark Liberty International Airport through October of next year.
A water main break in Paterson, New Jersey is prompting a boil water advisory for residents, the Passaic Valley Water Commission says.
Congregation Beth El on Montross Avenue has been part of the Rutherford, N.J. community for more than 100 years.
Lauren Semanchik's family says text messages show how she lived in fear for months before her ex allegedly murdered her and her boyfriend.
Over two dozen dogs have been rescued from a Long Island home that officials say has been deemed unsafe.
In just a few weeks, experts predict traffic on the Long Island Expressway is expected to get worse. That's because a federal program allowing electric vehicles into the express HOV lane is set to end.
According to court documents, the property owes more than $60 million to creditors.
Martha Nolan-O'Slatarra, 33, died in the incident, police said. She lived in Manhattan, police said.
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman took House Homeland Security Committee chair Rep. Andrew Gabarino and former Rep. Peter King on a tour of the new David S. Mack Center for Training and Intelligence Tuesday.
It would be the first face-to-face meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and an American leader since former President Joe Biden met with Putin in June 2021.
Dozens of legal marijuana dispensaries ordered to close because New York officials mistakenly let them open too close to schools are asking for an exception to the law.
The Justice Department subpoenaed New York AG James as it probes whether she violated Trump's civil rights, a source said.
Attorney General Letitia James says two people accused of stealing a dying NYC woman's home have been indicted on multiple felonies.
A war of words in the New York City mayor's race erupted Thursday following a report that President Trump is thinking about whether he should get involved.
A deadly Legionnaires' disease outbreak in New York City has set health and community leaders on a campaign to educate the public on ways to prevent the bacteria from growing and spreading.
Caribbean Women's Health Association offers free doula support citywide as part of an effort to reduce Black maternal mortality rates.
So far there have been 73 cases of Legionnaires' disease identified since July 25. Three of those people have died.
When it comes to Legionnaires' disease, this doctor explains how buildings can prevent it and what symptoms to watch for an early diagnosis.
A Legionnaires' disease outbreak in Harlem is blamed for at least three deaths, and NYC officials are warning to watch out for the symptoms.
Brandon Blackstock battled cancer for more than three years, his family said.
Eddie Palmieri was the first Latino to win a Grammy and won seven more over a career spanning nearly 40 albums.
In attorney Marc Agnifilo's first network TV interview since Sean "Diddy" Combs' verdict, he recounted the most publicized case of his career and said he's focused on getting Combs a fair sentence.
As Sean "Diddy" Combs awaits his sentencing, his lawyer tells CBS News in an interview that Combs has expressed interest in returning to the stage.
Lady Gaga tops the list of nominees for the 2025 Video Music Awards. Here are all the VMA nominations, and how you can vote for your favorite artists.
The New York Jets defeated the Green Bay Packers 30-10 on Saturday night in the preseason opener for both teams.
The Brewers rallied past the skidding Mets 7-4 on Saturday, spoiling Pete Alonso's record-tying night.
Hall of Famer Mariano Rivera tore an Achilles tendon while going after a flyball at the New York Yankees' Old-Timers' Day game on Saturday and needs surgery.
The Yankees beat the Astros 5-4 on Saturday after blowing a two-run lead.
Jen Pawol has made history as the first female umpire to work a regular-season game in the major leagues.
Some Bay Ridge homeowners say the city's plan for 50 new Citi Bike docking stations is too big and too dangerous.
Nature lovers can now enjoy a new network of trails in Brooklyn's Prospect Park.
A youth gardening program at the Wyckoff House Museum offers East Flatbush students hands-on farming experience, community connection and their first paid job opportunities.
Rockaway Beach is seeing a surge in visitors, who are bringing more cars and more trash to the area.
Caribbean Women's Health Association offers free doula support citywide as part of an effort to reduce Black maternal mortality rates.
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.
Tens of thousands of people flooded Manhattan streets on June 2, 2024 for the 60th annual Israel Day on Fifth Parade.
Mr. Trump is set to meet with Russia's Vladimir Putin in Alaska for a bilateral summit over the war in Ukraine. CBS News' Cristian Benavides reports.
Police said Roberto Cuevas died after he got shot in the back during a block party in Sunset Park.
Police said a 23-year-old man was shot and killed on Pine Street in Cypress Hills, Brooklyn.
Firefighters responded to a three-alarm fire near 114th Road and Sutphin Boulevard in Jamaica, Queens.
The National Dominican Day Parade is marching through Manhattan once again!
