NYC poll worker with special needs empowers others to vote
A Harlem poll site coordinator with special needs is empowering others like him to get out and vote on Election Day.
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A Harlem poll site coordinator with special needs is empowering others like him to get out and vote on Election Day.
Over 200 people were arrested outside the New York Stock Exchange at a protest against the U.S. sending aid to Israel.
Lilly Ledbetter, a champion of women getting paid the same as men for doing the same work, has died, her family said in a statement. She was 86.
John Catsimatidis might run for New York City mayor and fellow-GOP member Mike Sapraicone wants to unseat Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand.
Deputies assigned to former President Donald Trump's rally in California's Coachella Valley on Saturday arrested a Las Vegas man at a checkpoint for allegedly possessing a loaded firearm, a shotgun and a high-capacity magazine.
The Harris campaign views the release as an opportunity to turn the conversation towards the physical health and mental acuity of her opponent, former President Donald Trump.
The 2024 rematch between GOP Rep. Anthony D'Esposito and Democratic challenger Laura Gillen in Nassau County is one of the most competitive races in the country.
The NYPD's School Safety Division was searched by federal investigators, according to a person with knowledge of the investigation.
NYC Sheriff Anthony Miranda is facing more questions over his department's seizure of cash during raids on illegal pot shops.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams is close to naming a permanent NYPD commissioner, sources tell CBS News New York.
After her husband was assassinated in 1968, Ethel Kennedy raised their 11 children and spent decades working for human rights.
A high-stakes battle over the November ballot is playing out in New York City's northern suburbs. It involves the Working Families Party line in the 17th Congressional District.
Former President Donald Trump will hold a rally at New York City's Madison Square Garden on Oct. 27.
Preventing gun violence in New York took center stage Wednesday, with former Rep. Gabby Giffords in town for the announcement.
Suffolk County officials say new penalties have been proposed for the drivers who take over busy intersections with dangerous stunts.
A First Alert Weather Day has been issued for Sunday due to rain and a bit of wintry weather far north and west that may impact holiday travel.
This Small Business Saturday, events were held across the Tri-State Area to help support local stores that have struggled this year due to high costs brought on by tariffs.
Several people were taken into custody Saturday in Lower Manhattan after what police sources call an unscheduled anti-ICE demonstration.
A vehicle involved in a street takeover that led to violence in Queens has been seized as the search for suspects continues, New York City police sources said.
Some residents at NYCHA's Eastchester Gardens in the Bronx say they've been shivering on and off all week.
A First Alert Weather Day has been issued for Sunday due to rain and a bit of wintry weather far north and west that may impact holiday travel.
The First Alert Weather team is tracking chances for rain, snow or a wintry mix heading into next week.
It was a very mild Wednesday as highs topped out around 60 degrees in most locations, but that's going to change.
New York City and the surrounding area have some rain in the weather forecast today as we head into Thanksgiving and the holiday weekend.
NYC has some wet and windy weather in the forecast this week. Will it impact the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade and holiday travel?
A First Alert Weather Day has been issued for Sunday due to rain and a bit of wintry weather far north and west that may impact holiday travel.
Two sisters were killed in a Thanksgiving house fire in Orange, N.J., while helping their disabled father escape, the Essex County prosecutor's office says.
The First Alert Weather team is tracking chances for rain, snow or a wintry mix heading into next week.
Jersey City Police Sgt. Andrew LaBruno appeared virtually in court Wednesday on charges of sexually assaulting a child.
It was a very mild Wednesday as highs topped out around 60 degrees in most locations, but that's going to change.
The life of a 17-year-old Locust Valley High School basketball player was saved on the court, thanks to an extraordinary team of coaches, teachers, paramedics and doctors.
It was a very mild Wednesday as highs topped out around 60 degrees in most locations, but that's going to change.
"Everybody Loves Raymond" is getting the spotlight at the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame.
14 porch pirate suspects allegedly hacked computer systems to find out when phones and electronics would be delivered to the homes of Verizon and AT&T customers on Long Island.
At Hofstra University, drivers are strapping on simulation goggles and grabbing the wheel to learn how to navigate treacherous whiteout conditions.
President Trump posted on social media that Venezuela's airspace should be considered as "closed in its entirety."
The Trump administration on Friday directed officials to pause all asylum decisions in the wake of the shooting of two National Guard soldiers in Washington, D.C.
"Any document signed" by Biden with an autopen "is hereby terminated," President Trump said.
N.Y. Gov. Kathy Hochul is encouraging shoppers to invest in their communities this Small Business Saturday.
A National Guard member died in the wake of the shooting near the White House, President Trump said.
Colette Smith of the Bronx was diagnosed with lung cancer, despite never smoking. Her survival story is central to her push for early detection.
Some New Yorkers want the mayor-elect to appoint a new "rat czar" when he takes office after an uptick in rat sightings.
Gio's Law would establish a $25 million grant program to equip law enforcement nationwide with EpiPens and train officers how to use them.
A blood drive was held in Harlem on Wednesday as the New York Blood Center reports a dip in its blood supply.
The Turtle Back Zoo in New Jersey joined the relatively few in the U.S. that routinely give the public a view of veterinary care.
Stoppard was often hailed as the greatest British playwright of his generation.
The Brooklyn Nutcracker returns to Downtown Brooklyn with diverse cultural influences, community outreach, and a fresh take on Tchaikovsky's iconic score.
"Everybody Loves Raymond" is getting the spotlight at the Long Island Music and Entertainment Hall of Fame.
Jimmy Cliff, who famously sang about the "many rivers" we all must cross, has died after suffering a seizure and pneumonia, his family say.
Donald Glover, who performs under the moniker Childish Gambino, revealed he suffered a stroke last year, which forced him to cancel his tour.
The Milwaukee Bucks snapped a seven-game losing streak with a 116-99 victory over the short-handed Brooklyn Nets.
Owen Tippett scored two goals and added an assist in the Flyers 5-3 win over the Devils on Saturday night.
The Tampa Bay Lighting beat the New York Rangers 4-1 Saturday to extend their winning streak to seven games.
The Knicks advanced to the knockout round of the NBA Cup, beating the Bucks 118-111 on Friday night.
The Philadelphia 76ers beat the Brooklyn Nets 115-103 on Friday night in an NBA Cup game.
Some residents at NYCHA's Eastchester Gardens in the Bronx say they've been shivering on and off all week.
The Brooklyn Nutcracker returns to Downtown Brooklyn with diverse cultural influences, community outreach, and a fresh take on Tchaikovsky's iconic score.
A special education teacher in Queens came up with the idea for her students, who have autism and a range of intellectual disabilities.
Santiago's Beer Garden in East Harlem is beginning the arduous task of rebuilding after it was destroyed by a fire earlier this month.
Long-awaited repairs are in the works for the Shore Parkway Promenade, a beloved waterfront pedestrian path in Brooklyn.
The Halloween tradition strolled through Manhattan's East Village on Sunday, with furry friends dressed in colorful costumes.
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.
CBS News New York's Craig Allen has your First Alert Forecast for November 29 at 11 p.m.
The holiday season kicked off in Paterson, New Jersey, on Saturday with the city's annual Christmas parade and tree lighting.
Consumers spent nearly $12 billion online on Black Friday, according to Adobe Analytics, a 9% jump from last year. Ali Bauman has more on why shoppers aren't letting economic worries stop them from buying those presents.
Air travel is expected to pick up to historic levels in the next 24 hours, and for some airlines, it's a race against the clock to complete necessary upgrades to widely used commercial aircraft. CBS News New York's Andrew Ramos reports.
One person was seriously injured and five others suffered minor injuries in a fire in Flatbush, Brooklyn, on Saturday.
