Top Halloween Happenings Around New York City
From rooftop scary movie-watching to Day of the Dead crafting for kids, here's a rundown of ideas to fill your calendar.
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From rooftop scary movie-watching to Day of the Dead crafting for kids, here's a rundown of ideas to fill your calendar.
A list gaining popularity online pinpoints the best celebrity homes for kids to pick up treats on the holiday, but not everyone is thrilled with the spotlight.
A website evaluated three main criteria: trick-or-treater-friendliness, Halloween fun and weather.
Whether you're looking for the perfect costume or you want to stand out from the crowd, a list compiled by Google "Frightgeist" may help you decide.
Jemma McKee, manager of Camp Bow Wow Rockland, gave CBS2's Andrea Grymes and Cindy Hsu some tips on how to create a safe and stress-free Halloween for your furry friend.
When it comes to food and drink, there's plenty to do in New York City this week. From Broadway-inspired cocktails to a prohibition-themed pub crawl, here's how to add some flavor to your social calendar.
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Halloween is around the corner. Two Staten Island brothers get in the spirit year after year with a life-like display, a display that spooks their New Dorp neighborhood.
CBS2's Alex Denis breaks down Google Frightgeist's list of most popular costumes.
The now 100-pound gourd was stolen on Oct. 12 from outside the boy's home on North Lewis Avenue in Lindenhurst.
There's nothing like the excited faces of little ones who just got their Halloween costumes.
Orange and black are the colors of Halloween. But don't forget about the green. As in dollars.
It's shaping up to be an extra creepy Halloween for earthlings.
Holiday shopping can be a stressful time for some, but little Johnny who is almost 15-months-old was nothing but smiles when he saw the Christmas lights for sale.
Suffolk County police are warning parents about possibly tainted Halloween candy after a 6-year-old girl found a sewing needle inside a chocolate bar.
These first responders celebrated Halloween by coming together for a good cause -- and by showing off their wicked dance moves in an effort to raise funds and awareness for sick children.
This father's trick turned into quite the treat for his daughter who dressed as Belle from the beloved fairytale Beauty and the Beast for Halloween.
The 44th annual Village Halloween Parade went on as planned despite a deadly attack in Lower Manhattan Tuesday afternoon.
Astronauts and cosmonauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS) participated in the beloved earthly tradition, sharing their out-of-this-world costumes on social media.
Baby Joey has been dressed up as everyone from Guns N' Roses guitarist Slash, to Wayne Campbell and Garth Algar from the Saturday Night Live spin-off movie Wayne's World...
Zookeepers got into the spirit by carving pumpkins, spinning spider webs, and staging the alligator pond with some make-believe leftovers!
If you want to learn how to be a cheapskate (and disappoint countless neighborhood kids), take Al's advice.
Watch a time-lapse of Elle's spooky makeover.
Halloween is just a few days away, and if you need a little help finishing off your look -- we're here to help.
Lifestyle expert Limor Suss stopped by to show us some fun projects you can do with the kiddies.
JFK, LaGuardia and Newark are all among the 40 travel hubs bracing for delays and cancellations as the FAA starts reducing air traffic today.
Rep. Elise Stefanik announced she is running for governor of New York, potentially challenging Gov. Kathy Hochul in the 2026 election.
Farmers' Almanac says its 2026 edition is its last, citing the growing financial challenges of producing and distributing the book in today's "chaotic media environment."
Some New York City business owners say they're being extorted by fake reviewers who leave a slew of negative Google reviews and demand money for it to stop.
In the extra period, Bratt stole the puck, raced up the ice, skated in on Dobes and put a backhander through his pads for the win.
JFK, LaGuardia and Newark are all among the 40 travel hubs bracing for delays and cancellations as the FAA starts reducing air traffic today.
Rep. Elise Stefanik announced she is running for governor of New York, potentially challenging Gov. Kathy Hochul in the 2026 election.
Some New York City business owners say they're being extorted by fake reviewers who leave a slew of negative Google reviews and demand money for it to stop.
Within five hours Wednesday, eight ICE arrests in Hampton Bays and Westhampton Beach were documented by Islip Forward, a group that tracks ICE activity.
A car fire and explosion in the Bronx was sparked by a tossed cigarette that was blown into trash, officials say.
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.
JFK, LaGuardia and Newark are all among the 40 travel hubs bracing for delays and cancellations as the FAA starts reducing air traffic today.
LaGuardia, JFK, Newark Liberty and Teterboro airports are among the 40 that are expected to be impacted by the FAA's flight reduction due to the government shutdown
Rowan freshman Tomas Kaan Jimenez-Guzal is among the suspects charged with plotting an ISIS-inspired terrorist attack in Michigan over Halloween weekend.
Bergen County hosted an emergency food distribution event for furloughed federal workers and SNAP recipients who have been impacted by the ongoing government shutdown.
Windy conditions took down trees around NYC and N.J. overnight, including one that crashed into a Ridgefield teen's bedroom, trapping him.
Within five hours Wednesday, eight ICE arrests in Hampton Bays and Westhampton Beach were documented by Islip Forward, a group that tracks ICE activity.
As the government shutdown continues, and Medicaid cuts loom, many veterans on Long Island say they're struggling just to stay afloat.
Jayden Flores was riding his e-bike to Mepham High School in North Bellmore when he collided with an SUV, police said.
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.
Rep. Elise Stefanik announced she is running for governor of New York, potentially challenging Gov. Kathy Hochul in the 2026 election.
Rep. Elise Stefanik of New York has been hinting at the possibility of running against Gov. Kathy Hochul in 2026.
Republicans tried to equate incumbent Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins to Zohran Mamdani, but it didn't come close to working out.
As the government shutdown continues, and Medicaid cuts loom, many veterans on Long Island say they're struggling just to stay afloat.
The FAA ordered airlines to cut thousands of flights as the agency deals with air traffic controller shortages during the government shutdown. The cuts began Friday morning.
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.
In the extra period, Bratt stole the puck, raced up the ice, skated in on Dobes and put a backhander through his pads for the win.
Former NFL star Antonio Brown was extradited from Dubai to the U.S. to face attempted murder charges in a Miami shooting outside a boxing event.
The Department of Public Safety said officers found Kneeland's vehicle abandoned after a crash, then found his body nearby.
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.
Studio Museum in Harlem is reopening after more than 7 years, welcoming visitors back at low-cost. Since 1968, the museum has featured the work of artists of African descent.
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.
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 Republican congresswoman has been hinting for months that she might challenge Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul in the 2026 election.
As the DOJ appeals the judge's ruling, volunteers are stepping up to help those who rely on SNAP to put food on the table. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
All three New York City area airports are among those impacted starting Friday morning. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook has the latest.
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 6 at 11 p.m.
