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Elliot Shirback, 25, has received a Christmas card from nearly every state in the U.S. The effort shows a sure sign of the power of social media and of Christmas spirit.
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Elliot Shirback, 25, has received a Christmas card from nearly every state in the U.S. The effort shows a sure sign of the power of social media and of Christmas spirit.
From an emergency construction zone in Union Square to a tire shop in Queens, people are busy working this holiday.
WCBS 880's Peter Haskell is out with his holiday and New York City-themed poem.
On this Christmas Eve, Cardinal Timothy Dolan said the lead-up to this holy time can be hectic.
Living in a melting pot means a sampling of all the best from around the world, CBS 2's Amy Dardashtian reported.
Shoppers leaving Macy's with bags in tow around 4 a.m. Monday said the early wake-up is worth it.
How much should you tip your NYC doorman? Your babysitter from Westchester? A guide to tipping at the holidays - who, when and how much.
The high reached 71 degrees at 9:15 a.m. Sunday, CBS 2 Weather reported.
Timothy Cardinal Dolan said this week that while the lead-up to Christmas can be hectic, it is all worth it at the end.
Old Westbury Gardens on Long Island this weekend was presenting Christmas as it used to be – historic and without commercialism.
A New York State senator has called for the removal of a billboard that an atheist group has mounted in Times Square, which, in the group's words, argues that Christmas is "better without Christ."
AAA said the start of peak holiday travel actually has been pushed back to this weekend.
Check out the most bizarre christmas traditions from around the world!
Irma Rombauer, author of The Joy Of Cooking, was an accomplished home baker. Make her Pecan or Angel slices for your holiday cookie swap or your Christmas dessert table.
There is more to Christmas than gifts and jingle bells, so say a growing number of people with lawn signs and bumper stickers.
Consumer expert Andrea Woroch shows us how to avoid throwing away a lot of money on hidden holiday costs like babysitters, holiday cards, shipping, and decorating.
Store owners in Westchester County and Hudson Valley said they are hurting from the lost day of holiday shopping that Saturday's storm caused.
That is what Christmas is all about; the giving of yourself in service to someone else.
A snowstorm is on its way and holiday shopping deadlines have been moved up. Shoppers flooded malls and came across great deals on Friday night.
Music makes magic, according to the Wall Street Journal and stores like The Gap and Macy's pump holiday playlists that are aimed at their core customers.
'Toy Insider' Mom Laurie Schacht joined us on The Couch with a look at the top toys this year.
Imagine a Christmas with no presents. Now imagine being a child at Christmas with no presents.
Decorating expert Nicole Gibbons transforms homes on OWN networks show, "Home Made Simple." She joined us on The Couch with the latest trends and ideas for decorating your Christmas tree this year.
New York City offers practically as many ways to celebrate the holiday season as it does bodegas and taxis. Below are our favorite offbeat ways, perfect for after you've seen the tree at Rockefeller Center and watched the Rockettes kick.
Rough surf and strong winds from Hurricane Erin are battering beaches, and the storm is expected to cause major erosion.
It happened at around noon Thursday at the Nostrand Houses at Avenue V near Batchelder Street.
Back in December, Lewis-Martin and her son Glenn Martin II were indicted on bribery, money laundering and conspiracy charges.
A federal judge in New York on Wednesday declined the federal government's request to unseal grand jury material in the Jeffrey Epstein case.
These are the top-ranked high schools in New York City and Long Island, U.S. News & World Report says.
It happened at around noon Thursday at the Nostrand Houses at Avenue V near Batchelder Street.
Back in December, Lewis-Martin and her son Glenn Martin II were indicted on bribery, money laundering and conspiracy charges.
These are the top-ranked high schools in New York City and Long Island, U.S. News & World Report says.
Both lawsuits claim construction companies failed to protect workers from unsafe conditions that led to the spread of the disease.
The AARP New York-Gotham Polling & Analytics poll surveyed 1,376 likely voters, and found Mamdani well ahead of his nearest challengers with 41.8% support.
Rain chances will increase exponentially throughout the day today around New York and New Jersey.
Fairfield National defeated South Dakota 13-1 to get within one game of playing for the U.S. championship in Williamsport.
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.
Rough surf and strong winds from Hurricane Erin are battering beaches, and the storm is expected to cause major erosion.
Hurricane Erin is causing dangerous conditions at beaches along the Jersey Shore, NYC and Long Island, where some could see coastal flooding.
Rain chances will increase exponentially throughout the day today around New York and New Jersey.
The intense moment was caught on the family's home security cameras.
A New Jersey woman says her life was forever changed after she was assaulted back in 2020, but her attacker averted jail time.
These are the top-ranked high schools in New York City and Long Island, U.S. News & World Report says.
Rain chances will increase exponentially throughout the day today around New York and New Jersey.
Nassau County Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder said a weeklong intensive search resulted in 42 arrests.
President Trump's Environmental Protection Agency administrator returned to Long Island to focus on the safety of battery storage plants.
Supporters of the Medicaid cuts say the changes will reduce fraud and abuse, but others worry about impacts to the vulnerable.
Back in December, Lewis-Martin and her son Glenn Martin II were indicted on bribery, money laundering and conspiracy charges.
A federal judge in New York on Wednesday declined the federal government's request to unseal grand jury material in the Jeffrey Epstein case.
The AARP New York-Gotham Polling & Analytics poll surveyed 1,376 likely voters, and found Mamdani well ahead of his nearest challengers with 41.8% support.
Wednesday's hearing was the first time parents of the victims spoke to the Legislature publicly.
President Trump is working to coordinate a meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy after Monday's talks.
Both lawsuits claim construction companies failed to protect workers from unsafe conditions that led to the spread of the disease.
If confirmed, it would be the first case of locally acquired malaria in New Jersey since 1991. There are about 100 travel-related cases in the state each year, health officials said.
There are now 108 confirmed cases of the potentially deadly form of pneumonia in Harlem since late July, NYC officials said.
Supporters of the Medicaid cuts say the changes will reduce fraud and abuse, but others worry about impacts to the vulnerable.
A traveler who was infectious with measles spent several hours over two days at Newark Liberty International Airport recently, New Jersey health officials said.
It's leading to a larger conversation on safety and etiquette.
Tickets are on sale now for the fall edition of NYC Broadway Week 2025, when select shows offer two tickets for the price of one.
The Oscar-nominated actor famously played arch-villain General Zod in "Superman" and "Superman II."
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.
The New York Yankees matched a franchise record with nine longballs in a 13-3 win over the Tampa Bay Rays.
The New York Mets pounded Washington 8-1 on Tuesday night for their third straight victory.
Keli Zinn was named the university's next athletic director. She was formerly at Louisiana State University, and was the first female athletic director for West Virginia.
Fairfield National defeated South Dakota 13-1 to get within one game of playing for the U.S. championship in Williamsport.
The NFL and shoe manufacturer Crocs are teaming up to launch a team-inspired footwear collection geared to football fans.
The state says the move will expand protections for swimming and fishing to more than 90% of New York City's waterways.
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 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.
A former Vatican chef, who cooked for both Pope John Paul II and Pope Benedict XVI, is now plating up pasta for everyday New Yorkers. CBS News New York's Jennifer Bisram takes us inside his SoHo kitchen.
Training camp for the New York Jets is slowly but surely coming to an end. CBS News New York's Otis Livingston has more on the final few days.
We're hearing a voicemail left with the Franklin Township Police back in May by a woman recently killed in a double murder-suicide.
A stretch of the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway is in desperate need of repairs. Local leaders are calling this a once-in-a-generation infrastructure project. CBS News New York's Hannah Kliger takes a look at efforts to keep drivers safe.
Both lawsuits claim construction companies failed to protect workers from unsafe conditions that led to the spread of the disease. CBS News New York's Natalie Duddridge reports.
