Tuckahoe Resident Homeless After Early Morning Fire; Fire Chief Warns Of Holiday Dangers
Bright orange flames shot through the windows at 287 Marbledale Road in Tuckahoe and the old one-story wood frame cottage was a tinderbox.
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Bright orange flames shot through the windows at 287 Marbledale Road in Tuckahoe and the old one-story wood frame cottage was a tinderbox.
A Christmastime tradition is set to take over the city Saturday, as thousands will gather to give meaning to the phrase, "Eat, drink and be merry."
This year, the ever-popular Union Square Holiday Market added 21 new vendors, including several local food purveyors which allow for tasty foodie finds.
Everyone can use a little help around the holidays. Whether you're roasting chestnuts over an open fire, or making tantalizing treats for the family, here are few ways to brush up your baking skills
'Tis the season for sharing, but when it comes to social networking, some people may share too much about their whereabouts and the gifts they'll give.
The holiday tree in Mount Sinai will once again be called the Christmas tree, beginning next year.
Yankees general manager Brian Cashman began his weekend by issuing a personal challenge to Red Sox manager Bobby Valentine. He ended it by rappelling down a 350-foot, 22-story building.
It's a dog in the likeness of a real canine, Lexington, a 15-year-old yellow lab and loyal companion to St. Patrick's rector Monsignor Robert Ritchie.
Kicking off this December is a New York City tradition which has been recognized internationally for combining two things this city does best: Christmas and food.
It's usually a controversy to call a Christmas tree event a "holiday event," but this year in one Long Island town it's the other way around and it's causing people to pick a side.
Before we get to "the most wonderful time of the year," we must endure what is arguably the most stressful time of the year: Holiday shopping.
The big tree at Rockefeller Center will be lit among the glittering traditions of the season in Midtown next week - but the Big Apple holds more than one Christmas tree lighting ceremony to kick off the holiday season.
With the Giants and Jets scheduled to play on Christmas Eve, Craig invited the staff over to watch the game at his house. Surprisingly, no one took him up on the offer.
For this holiday season, one New Yorker has already made her own list—and checked it twice.
The Anti-Defamation League called the ad "crude and offensive," and in a press release said it "reinforces anti-Semitic stereotypes."
From snowflakes to shopping bags and even a full-on storyline, this year’s displays continue their tradition of being entertaining and awe-inspiring.
Barneys puts their own twist on Christmas with their 2011 campaign: Gaga's Workshop.
If visions of sugar-plums are already dancing in your head, Dylan's Candy Bar has the solution.
In this Eye on New York segment, CBS 2's Cindy Hsu takes a look at Black Friday starting on Thursday and Rob Morrison speaks with Diana Tsui about some interesting gift ideas for this holiday season.
If you can't make it to Radio City Music Hall, Rockefeller Center and St. Patrick's Cathedral this year, there's an attraction which conveniently puts them all in one spot.
While there are some predictions of higher gas prices in December just in time for the holidays, oil analyst Peter Beutel believes prices, for the most part, have peaked.
Slowly but surely, the Christmas customs which make New York City a holiday destination are returning to ring in the 2011 season.
A 109-year tradition, Volunteers of America's Sidewalk Santas can be found stationed beside their signature chimneys throughout Manhattan every Friday in December. But not without some schooling first.
Uncovering worthy gifts for the adventurous world traveler can be difficult. From a travel diary to a language course to a tricked-out Nikon camera, presents that are both fun and useful are the way to go.
Celebrity restaurateur Liza Utter, the force behind Los Angeles hot spots La Cachette and The Beach House, has firsthand experience playing hostess to high end clientele.
The Bulls dropped to 9-12 with their fifth loss in a row.
The New York Knicks beat the Charlotte Hornets 119-104 on Wednesday night.
The Dallas Stars shut out the New Jersey Devils 3-0 on Wednesday night.
Siena men's lacrosse coach Liam Gleason has died after suffering a traumatic brain injury in a fall at his home.
Carol Fitzgerald founded the Book Reporter website for book lovers in 1996
Siena men's lacrosse coach Liam Gleason has died after suffering a traumatic brain injury in a fall at his home.
A 16-year-old is trying to stay hopeful as he recovers from a stray bullet shooting that happened at a Brooklyn bus stop over the weekend.
The MTA is set to unveil a new high-tech system for catching people who don't pay.
If you experience housing discrimination in New York City, you can complain to the Commission on Human Rights. But a new report finds those cases drag on for years, which can put tenants at risk.
Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani has said he'd like to get rid of mayoral control of the school system, so what does that mean for current Schools Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos?
A decomposed body and pipe bombs were found inside a Stamford, Connecticut, home after a shootout between the homeowner and police officers Tuesday, officials say.
Police exchanged gunfire with a suspect barricaded inside a home in Stamford, Connecticut, on Tuesday.
A coastal storm blew into the NYC area today, bringing heavy rain for most of the region and snow for the northern and western suburbs.
A First Alert Weather Day has been issued for Tuesday due to a coastal storm that will bring heavy rain and snow to parts of the region.
The First Alert Weather team is tracking chances for rain, snow or a wintry mix heading into next week.
James Solomon easily won the race to become Jersey City's next mayor and Emily Jabbour beat the son of a former popular mayor to take the helm in Hoboken.
Popcorn Park Animal Refuge said the monkey, now named Forrest, was one of 21 monkeys being transported to a lab when the truck overturned on a Mississippi highway.
Traffic at the George Washington Bridge faced major delays Wednesday following an early morning crash on the inbound upper level.
James Solomon has been elected mayor of Jersey City, the Associated Press projects, beating former New Jersey Gov. Jim McGreevey.
A coastal storm blew into the NYC area today, bringing heavy rain for most of the region and snow for the northern and western suburbs.
Siena men's lacrosse coach Liam Gleason has died after suffering a traumatic brain injury in a fall at his home.
The Nov. 22 shooting on Willow Avenue in Hempstead killed 19-year-old Amira McLeod, of Queens, and injured two 20-year-old men.
Mourners wore pink in Sayville to honor Emily Finn, who was allegedly shot and killed by her ex-boyfriend in what police called a botched murder-suicide.
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.
The MTA is set to unveil a new high-tech system for catching people who don't pay.
James Solomon easily won the race to become Jersey City's next mayor and Emily Jabbour beat the son of a former popular mayor to take the helm in Hoboken.
Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani has said he'd like to get rid of mayoral control of the school system, so what does that mean for current Schools Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos?
Democrats on the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform released "never-before-seen" images of Jeffrey Epstein's private island.
The Trump administration proposed rules that would weaken fuel economy standards for vehicles set under President Biden in 2024.
In New York alone, there have already been more than 17,000 flu cases and nearly 1,000 hospitalizations, and doctors anticipate it's only going to get worse as more people gather for the holidays.
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.
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 Bulls dropped to 9-12 with their fifth loss in a row.
The New York Knicks beat the Charlotte Hornets 119-104 on Wednesday night.
The Dallas Stars shut out the New Jersey Devils 3-0 on Wednesday night.
Siena men's lacrosse coach Liam Gleason has died after suffering a traumatic brain injury in a fall at his home.
Jaylen Brown scored a season-high 42 points as the Boston Celtics beat the New York Knicks 123-117.
Brooklyn's Prospect Park is getting financing for a long-term project to battle the impacts of climate change, city leaders say.
The Brooklyn Conservatory of Music plans a 12,000-square-foot campus at One Prospect Park West, aiming to serve thousands more with music therapy and education programs.
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.
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 Lonnie Quinn has your First Alert Forecast for December 3 at 11 p.m.
The Rockefeller Center Christmas tree is shining after Wednesday's tree lighting celebration. CBS News New York's Ali Bauman spoke with people who drove miles and waited hours to see it in person.
New York City is preparing for a bitter blast heading our way, and there are several things you can do if you're a homeowner. CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo takes us through how to stay safe and warm.
Kris Boyd, the Jets cornerback who is recovering from a shooting, surprised his teammates Wednesday and showed up at the team's training facility in New Jersey.
Liam Gleason, a Long Island native and longtime head coach for the men's lacrosse team at Siena, has died from a traumatic brain injury.
