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Actor Orlando Bloom is best known for his action-packed adventures on the big screen, and now he is taking on his first Broadway role in the revival of William Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet."
Actress Eileen Brennan – perhaps known for playing the no-nonsense drill sergeant in the movie "Private Benjamin" – has died.
The popular Big Nick's Burger Joint & Pizza Joint has closed its doors, after more than 50 years in business on the Upper West Side.
The Theatre Development Fund has announced a new roster of Broadway performances for the 2013-14 season – specifically geared toward people with autism.
The NYPD Internal Affairs office was investigating this week, after an officer struck and killed a man while allegedly talking on a cell phone in Brooklyn this past weekend.
Jett Higham, 18, the son of a Broadway costume designer had been in Richmond, Va for six days when he was gunned down, allegedly over $4 and an iPhone.
CBS 2 political reporter Marcia Kramer stopped by to explain the measures have veto-proof support.
The marquees of Broadway theaters will be dimmed for one minute at 8 p.m. Wednesday to honor the late stage and screen actor.
There's a place called Pop Up Repair up on Broadway that will fix just about anything for you, but it won't be around for long.
The landmark has played an integral role in making theater accessible and affordable to the masses.
"We can get about 700 to 1,000 people down that thing in an hour," Supovitz said on the "Boomer & Carton" show.
The Tonys will be broadcast live Sunday on CBS 2 HD from the cavernous Radio City Music Hall, a homecoming of sorts after two years in a much smaller theater on Manhattan's Upper West Side.
A full recap of Tony-nominated shows plus interviews with the stars will air next Saturday on CBS 2 HD, hosted by Dana Tyler.
For the 2012-2013 Broadway season, shows yielded more than $1.1 billion, according to the Broadway League's computing.
Broadway star Annaleigh Ashford has just been nominated for her first Tony Award for her role as Lauren in "Kinky Boots." She joined us to chat about the show, her role, and the excitement of being recognized.
Three miles of Broadway in Upper Manhattan have a new honorary name honoring a man believed to be the first immigrant in New York City history – from the present-day Dominican Republic.
Which production should win the Tony Award for Best Musical? Cast your vote in the CBS New York Tonys Fan Poll!
CBS 2's Marcia Kramer discussed the rampant corruption in Albany, with more state lawmakers getting caught up in corruption probes.
"The Trip To Bountiful" also stars Vanessa Williams and Cuba Gooding, Jr. and has had its run on Broadway extended until Labor Day weekend.
Police on Saturday connected a man spotted wearing a Jets jersey to a pattern of bank robberies going back to last month.
In an Eye On Broadway, CBS 2's Dana Tyler took a look at "Kinky Boots," which leads the Tony Awards nominations with 13 nods.
Thousands of activists armed with flags, puppets and cow bells took to the city's streets on Wednesday to rally for immigration reform and labor rights as part of worldwide May Day protests.
Thousands of people gathered in Union Square Park and marched down Broadway Wednesday in support of workers' rights, immigration and other causes for May Day.
From "Wicked" to "Once," which is the best Broadway production ever? You decide!
The crash happened at around 8:30 a.m. at the intersection of Morton Street and Seventh Avenue in Greenwich Village.
Zohran Mamdani will make history as NYC's first Muslim and first South Asian mayor when he is sworn in.
Mamdani built a campaign on affordability, notably a promise to freeze the rent for NYC's 2 million residents living in rent-stabilized apartments.
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced Thursday she will not seek reelection and will retire from Congress at the end of her term.
Windy conditions took down trees around NYC and N.J. overnight. The wind advisory for the area has expired, but it's still breezy today.
The crash happened at around 8:30 a.m. at the intersection of Morton Street and Seventh Avenue in Greenwich Village.
Zohran Mamdani will make history as NYC's first Muslim and first South Asian mayor when he is sworn in.
Mamdani built a campaign on affordability, notably a promise to freeze the rent for NYC's 2 million residents living in rent-stabilized apartments.
Windy conditions took down trees around NYC and N.J. overnight. The wind advisory for the area has expired, but it's still breezy today.
The cause of the fire and the explosion has not yet been determined.
It comes after last week's deadly storm brought damaging winds that knocked down trees around the city and the Tri-State Area.
Today is a First Alert Weather Day as we deal with the messy conditions, especially during the evening commute.
The system is expected to arrive sometime between Wednesday night and Thursday morning, with heavy rain, strong winds and coastal flooding.
The weekend is shaping up to be pretty decent, albeit on the cool side.
In the last few years, New York City has not had much snow, due to mild and dry winters.
Windy conditions took down trees around NYC and N.J. overnight. The wind advisory for the area has expired, but it's still breezy today.
Mikie Sherrill shared plans for her term as New Jersey governor, including a freeze on utility costs.
It comes after last week's deadly storm brought damaging winds that knocked down trees around the city and the Tri-State Area.
McGreevey will take on James Solomon in a Dec. 2 runoff election in the race for mayor of Jersey City, the state's second-largest city.
Democrat Mikie Sherrill is set to be the next governor of New Jersey after she defeated Republican Jack Ciattarelli, CBS News projects.
Suffolk County police say 90-100 teens were at the party when a fight broke out.
The man with severe cognitive disabilities disappeared on Halloween and was found among the NYC Marathon crowd.
Omer Neutra, a Plainview, N.Y. native, was a captain with the IDF when he was kidnapped and killed by Hamas in the Oct. 7, 2023 attacks.
There's a crackdown in Suffolk County on Long Island on unlicensed limo drivers who aren't properly insured or registered with the state, and don't have safety equipment.
The National Weather Service reported 1.85 inches in Central Park, breaking the previous daily rainfall record of 1.64 inches set in 1917.
Zohran Mamdani will make history as NYC's first Muslim and first South Asian mayor when he is sworn in.
Mamdani built a campaign on affordability, notably a promise to freeze the rent for NYC's 2 million residents living in rent-stabilized apartments.
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced Thursday she will not seek reelection and will retire from Congress at the end of her term.
Entering the mayoral race with under 1% support, Zohran Mamdani's prospects of winning initially seemed unlikely. Here are some of the ways he turned the race around.
The FAA's plan to slash airline capacity due to the government shutdown could hit some of the nation's busiest airports, including in Atlanta, Dallas, New York City and Los Angeles, according to a proposed list obtained by CBS News.
New York City students interested in medicine are gaining experience before they even graduate, thanks to the program at Maimonides Health in Brooklyn.
Anxiety disorders are the most common mental health challenges in the U.S., according to the National Alliance on Mental Health.
The next time you're buying something sweet at a New York City restaurant, you may notice a new warning comes with it.
The newly expanded facility will serve more than 30,000 children annually and is the borough's only pediatric trauma center.
The Womb Bus offers an opportunity for new and expecting moms to form a special bond.
"Wicked" star Jonathan Bailey has been named People magazine's 2025 Sexiest Man Alive.
Diane Ladd, the actor known for her Oscar-nominated roles in "Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore," "Wild at Heart," and "Rambling Rose" has died.
Prince Andrew is being stripped of his titles and must surrender his lease to Royal Lodge, according to a statement from Buckingham Palace.
Five people have been federally charged in connection with the 2023 overdose death of actor Robert De Niro's grandson and two others, authorities said Thursday.
Tuesday's gathering was designed to celebrate the men and women from across the country who have risked their own lives to save others.
Edwards scored 15 points in 29 minutes after missing four games with a strained right hamstring.
The Nets pulled away in the fourth quarter in a game of spurts that featured 12 lead changes and 10 ties.
Marat Khusnutdinov tied it late in regulation and then scored the only goal in the shootout in Boston's 4-3 victory on Tuesday.
The Blueshirts were blanked 3-0 on Tuesday and have scored just six goals in six games on home ice this season.
The New York Jets pulled off a stunning trade with the Indianapolis Colts.
A slow but hopeful recovery effort is continuing with the planting native vegetation and restoration of damaged woodlands.
New York City students interested in medicine are gaining experience before they even graduate, thanks to the program at Maimonides Health in Brooklyn.
After a failed $13 million attempt to launch ferry service from Kaiser Park, the city is testing new waters off Steeplechase Pier.
Before the days of Google Maps, the Queens-native found street views in library books.
Officials say the site for a new elementary school in Brooklyn is safe, but some are skeptical because of lingering contamination from a decades-old Superfund site.
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.
The FAA is taking the unprecedented action of reducing air traffic beginning Friday, and sources say JFK, LaGuardia and Newark are on the list. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
The tree came crashing down during a wind advisory for much of the Tri-State Area on Wednesday. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
CBS News New York's John Elliott has the latest weather forecast.
CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn has your First Alert Forecast for November 5 at 11 p.m.
The Paley Center in Midtown celebrated the grand opening of two new theaters Wednesday.
