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NYC faced its first heat wave as summer officially began.
Excessive heat is expected to hit NYC over the next few days, after summer officially arrived Friday night.
Edan Alexander, an American taken hostage during the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas attack on Israel, has finally returned to his hometown.
It's a steamy day around NYC, with highs expected to hit 90 and the chance of severe thunderstorms.
Juneteenth is here for 2025 in NYC, and the federal holiday means some institutions may be closed.
Edan Alexander, a U.S.-Israeli hostage who was released from captivity by Hamas last month, will return to his hometown of Tenafly, New Jersey on Thursday.
President Trump says he wants to move toward getting rid of FEMA, and get states to take on responsibilities.
A New Jersey family hired a contractor to replace their roof, but three years later, the work hasn't even started.
Three of the four men who escaped from an immigration detention center in Newark last week are now back in custody.
Former Sen. Bob Menendez, of New Jersey, was convicted last year on federal bribery charges.
New Jersey's Supreme Court says the state can have a grand jury investigate allegations of clergy sexually abusing children and report findings.
The FBI is increasing the reward for two of the four men who escaped from an immigration detention center in Newark last week.
The cool, rainy weather sticks around today across NYC, but highs are expected to hit the 90s later in the week.
A vigil was held in Jersey City on Sunday for a 6-year-old boy who was struck and killed by a UPS truck Friday afternoon.
Two of the four men who escaped Newark's Delaney Hall immigration detention center last week remain missing, the FBI says.
Three family members, including a 6-year-old girl, were detained by ICE in Lower Manhattan after what was supposed to be a routine immigration hearing.
Hundreds of people marched across Manhattan in solidarity with Palestinians on Saturday.
A wake was held Saturday for a Queens man who was killed while on vacation in Puerto Rico last weekend.
Two people died Saturday in separate drowning incidents in Orange County, New York.
Hurricane Erin's track is forecast to stay offshore, but the New York City area and Jersey Shore may still get some impact.
Hurricane Erin's track is forecast to stay offshore, but the New York City area and Jersey Shore may still get some impact.
Storms came in fast and furious across the Tri-State Area on Wednesday afternoon and evening.
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.
Hurricane Erin's track is forecast to stay offshore, but the New York City area and Jersey Shore may still get some impact.
A teenager died after being pulled from the ocean at the beach in Belmar, New Jersey, police said.
A boil water advisory has been partially lifted in Paterson, New Jersey.
New Jersey officials said a tree limb fell onto power lines and then hit three people walking on the street below in Teaneck.
After a major water main break, Paterson Mayor Andre Sayegh and Jim Mueller, executive director of the Passaic Valley Water Commission, shared their strategy to restore service.
Two people died Saturday in separate drowning incidents in Orange County, New York.
Hurricane Erin's track is forecast to stay offshore, but the New York City area and Jersey Shore may still get some impact.
After spending more than a half century at the bottom of the Long Island Sound, a long lost college ring has been reunited with its owner.
Weeks after an alleged drunk driver plowed through the Montauk Artist Association's annual summer art show, ruining artwork, breaking hearts and causing thousands in damage, the show has returned.
A 16-year-old Long Island girl was banned from school for not taking a required vaccine, but a federal judge has ordered her district to allow the rising junior to return.
President Trump announced the news on Truth Social hours after meeting with Russian president Vladimir Putin in Alaska.
President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a high-stakes summit in Alaska, but the talks did not yield a ceasefire in Ukraine.
President Trump and Russia's President Vladimir Putin held a rare meeting Friday at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage, Alaska.
The building at 26 Federal Plaza in Lower Manhattan was evacuated following reports of an unknown white powder.
Mayor Eric Adams is seeking to harness the power of incumbency to offer a plan that gets addicts off the streets and into treatment -- even if it is against their will.
A traveler who was infectious with measles spent several hours over two days at Newark Liberty International Airport recently, New Jersey health officials said.
The Legionnaires' disease outbreak in Harlem has been traced to 12 cooling towers, including several at city-run buildings, officials said.
Northwell Health's plan to expand Lenox Hill Hospital, which faced stiff opposition from some Upper East Side residents, was approved by the New York City Council Thursday.
Instagram rolled out a new Map feature that lets users see their friends' locations in real time. Here's why privacy experts are concerned.
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.
The life and work of journalist and educator David Diaz was celebrated Thursday, on the eve of what would've been his 83rd birthday.
A special exhibit celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Bruce Springsteen album "Born to Run" is coming to the Jersey Shore.
Prosecutors said Wednesday they are ready to proceed to with a third trial of disgraced movie mogul Harvey Weinstein.
President Trump announced this year's "truly exceptional class" of Kennedy Center Honorees and said he will host the annual ceremony himself.
Members of the public will have an opportunity Wednesday to sound off on a potential casino coming to the heart of New York City.
Dylan Nealis scored his first career goal in MLS on Saturday night to help the New York Red Bulls beat Philadelphia 1-0.
Jaxson Dart shined in his new home stadium debut for the Giants as part of a 31-12 victory against the Jets on Saturday.
Nolan McLean provided the struggling Mets a much-needed lift on Saturday as New York beat the Seattle Mariners 3-1.
The New York Yankees beat the St. Louis Cardinals 4-3 Friday night.
The Seattle Mariners set a team record with nine doubles to beat the skidding New York Mets 11-9 on Friday night.
New York City's tallest subway station will receive long-awaited elevators as part of the MTA's $68 billion capital plan.
Residents say they approved a plan which included affordable housing but are now facing a shelter for 169 families.
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.
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.
Three family members, including a 6-year-old girl, were detained by ICE in Lower Manhattan after what was supposed to be a routine immigration hearing. CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo reports.
Two people are dead after separate drownings in Orange County.
A wake was held Saturday for the Queens man who was killed in Puerto Rico last week. He had taken a trip there to attend a Bad Bunny concert with friends. CBS News New York's Alecia Reid spoke with loved ones who are mourning the tragic loss.
In Queens, the NYPD is investigating a fatal stabbing in South Jamaica and a double shooting in Briarwood.
CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock has your weather forecast for August 16 at 6 p.m.
