NYC Mulchfest begins to recycle Christmas trees
The New York City Parks Department will turn your tree into wood chips and use them to make the city greener.
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The New York City Parks Department will turn your tree into wood chips and use them to make the city greener.
The Parks Department will turn your tree into wood chips to make the city greener.
Many people who had the day off work Monday used the time to do holiday returns, or shop some more, CBS2's Jenna DeAngelis reports.
Hundreds of volunteers gathered to bring festive meals to homebound senior citizens across New York City.
Hundreds of volunteers gathered to bring festive meals to homebound senior citizens across New York City.
For more than 40 years, a Brooklyn woman has brightened her East New York hallway for the holidays in an effort to create a safe and merry space for the community, CBS2's Hannah Kliger reports.
Pope Francis urged the faithful to remember the millions of Ukrainians who were without electricity or heating Sunday because of Russian attacks, as well as the millions more displaced from their homes.
It was a frigid morning, but that didn't stop faithful worshipers from coming to Christmas Day Mass, the first of which started at 7 a.m.
Organizers said they were able to give out toys to more than 1,000 families.
For more than 40 years, a Brooklyn woman has brightened her East New York hallway for the holidays in an effort to create a safe and merry space for the community. CBS2's Hannah Kliger reports.
This holiday weekend will be remembered for the extreme weather, and the disruptions caused by it.
Pope Francis used his Christmas message Sunday to lament the "icy winds of war" buffeting humanity and to make an impassioned plea for an immediate end to the fighting in Ukraine, a 10-month-old conflict he decried as "senseless."
It was a frigid morning, but that didn't stop faithful worshipers from coming to Christmas Day Mass, the first of which started at 7 a.m. CBS2's Hannah Kliger reports.
All 2,400 seats were filled by parishioners from the city and beyond. Hundreds more stood.
All 2,400 seats were filled by parishioners from the city and beyond, and hundreds more stood, CBS2's Jennifer Bisram reports.
One person having no travel troubles this Christmas is Santa.
Tourism is the economic lifeblood of this town in the occupied West Bank, and for the past two years, the pandemic kept international visitors away.
There were some taking off at LaGuardia, but many people were forced to turn around and go home.
CBS2's Steve Overmyer meets the people behind the lights of Dyker Heights, the bell ringer who makes everyone smile, and even gets a special visit from Santa, himself.
If you drive up Arthur Avenue the day before Christmas Eve, you're bound to see long lines outside many of the businesses.
The elaborate displays crafted by a 21-year-old man have been a labor of love for many years, CBS2's Hannah Kliger reports.
Many families are preparing for the Feast of the Seven Fishes on Christmas Eve, CBS2's Jenna DeAngelis reports.
CBS2's Steve Overmyer joins us with a sneak peek of what to expect from his special celebrating the joy and kindness of the holiday season.
Some well-deserving kids were treated to a shopping spree at Matty's Toy Stop.
Travel delays are mounting just days before Christmas. CBS2's Zinnia Maldonado has the latest from LaGuardia Airport.
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.
Starting Oct. 14, the restaurant, which became the first in the world to earn three Michelin stars for an entirely plant-based menu, will begin offering meat dishes including meat and duck.
A traveler who was infectious with measles spent several hours over two days at Newark Liberty International Airport recently, New Jersey health officials said.
President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin are meeting in Alaska at a high-stakes summit over ending the war in Ukraine. Follow live updates.
Part of Paterson, New Jersey, lost water again Friday after finally getting it back due to another water main break.
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.
Starting Oct. 14, the restaurant, which became the first in the world to earn three Michelin stars for an entirely plant-based menu, will begin offering meat dishes including meat and duck.
A fire on Manhattan's Upper East Side sent plumes of black smoke into the sky over the city.
Suspicious white powder that forced the ICE field office in New York City to evacuate is not hazardous, the FBI said Friday.
A Staten Island homeowner is dealing with costly damage to his property, all thanks to what may be part of a social media challenge.
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.
An earthquake in Hasbrouck Heights, Bergen County, shook parts of New Jersey and New York on Saturday night.
Part of Paterson, New Jersey, lost water again Friday after finally getting it back due to another water main break.
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.
A special exhibit celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Bruce Springsteen album "Born to Run" is coming to the Jersey Shore.
A suspect was shot Wednesday morning while Drug Enforcement Administration agents were executing a search warrant in Parsippany, N.J., authorities said.
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.
Storms came in fast and furious across the Tri-State Area on Wednesday afternoon and evening.
Billy Joel will be closing 20th Century Cycles, his popular motorcycle shop on Long Island.
Over two dozen dogs have been rescued from a Long Island home that officials say has been deemed unsafe.
President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin are meeting in Alaska at a high-stakes summit over ending the war in Ukraine. Follow live updates.
Watch CBS News live coverage as President Trump and Russia's President Vladimir Putin hold 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.
As Texas hurtles toward a flashpoint on a GOP effort to redraw congressional districts, California Democrats are answering with a plan of their own.
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.
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.
Caribbean Women's Health Association offers free doula support citywide as part of an effort to reduce Black maternal mortality rates.
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.
The Mets lost for the 13th time in their last 15 games, 4-3 to the Braves on Thursday night.
The NFL can be put on trial over civil claims that Brian Flores and other Black coaches face discrimination, a federal appeals court ruled Thursday, rejecting the league's attempt to force Flores into arbitration with Commissioner Roger Goodell as the arbitrator.
Michael Harris II hit a grand slam to cap Atlanta's biggest inning in almost five years — that propelled the Braves over the slumping New York Mets.
The Twins beat the Yankees 4-1 on Wednesday night, breaking a nine-game losing streak to New York.
Jets cornerback Sauce Gardner sat out the team's joint practice with the Giants on Wednesday because of a sore calf.
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.
Rockaway Beach is seeing a surge in visitors, who are bringing more cars and more trash to the area.
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.
Plenty of companies, including Amazon, use robots to help get products to you. But now some businesses are using the same technology when customers return those products. Kristine Lazar reports.
Central Hudson Gas and Electric will pay $5 million for violations related to a November 2023 gas line explosion.
CBS News New York's Lonnie Quinn has a look at the First Alert Weather Forecast.
Commuters in Brooklyn are celebrating an accessibility win after a decades-long fight. The MTA says its historic $68 billion capital plan will include new elevators at the tallest subway station in New York City. CBS News New York's Hannah Kliger reports.
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. CBS News New York's John Dias reports.
