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For one night, Gracie Mansion is going to be a haunted house. Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Wednesday that New York City's official mayoral residence is going to host a Halloween party.
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CBS 2's Andrea Grymes got together with do it yourself expert Tara Bench, of Hometalk -- the largest online home and garden social network -- to take a look at some fun DIY Halloween projects.
As Halloween approaches, one of the more spectacular things to see is the annual Great Jack O'Lantern Blaze in Westchester County.
I'm always delighted by even the idea of the joy in the eyes of Halloween revelers, whether it be the kids who "Trick or Treat," or the grownups who can discern the special magic of the day!
Childhood horror stories: the scary stories you told at sleepovers after sneaking out of the house, eating junk food, and playing practical jokes. Now as an adult (sort of), horror stories are what you tell your friends on Saturday morning after shamefully sneaking out of girl's apartments, drinking too much alcohol, and making one too many bad decisions.
Halloween is just a couple of weeks away, and a new study has found that this year spending for the holiday will top $11.3-billion.
Need some inspiration for this season's Halloween costume? Check out these trendy Halloween costumes inspired by pop culture.
Get creative in the kitchen this Halloween. These fun recipes are sure to be a hit at your next Halloween party or other spooky event.
Use everyday materials to design your own Halloween masks in just a few hours.
Your own backyard is the perfect setting for a creepy haunted maze that will give your friends a delightful fright.
Let your kids plot world domination this Halloween with these classic villain costumes.
Don't leave the kids out of all your Halloween fun. Here are five fun Halloween flicks that the whole family can enjoy together.
Want the world to know you two are tight as Batman and Robin? Check out these dynamic duo, Halloween twosomes.
Make plans this Halloween to take a vacation and visit some of the spookiest destinations in the country. Many of these areas have a tragic past, which adds to the chances of them being haunted and creating a spooky feeling among those who tour the area.
Surveillance video has been released of a group of suspects accused in a violent attack that took place on Halloween night.
The costumes, labeled "North Tower" and "South Tower" depict the moment of impact when jets slammed into the buildings.
Wacky witches, scary skeletons and masked madmen took over the streets on Thursday as tens of thousands of people marched in the Greenwich Village Halloween Parade.
Totowa dental practice Dental 2000 offers kids $1 per pound for the candy. They will then send all the wrapped candy to the troops currently serving overseas.
Halloween 313 is one of Brooklyn's main attractions for the spooky holiday. We met the Queen of Halloween at her home in Clinton Hill, which has been decked out in creepy decorations ever October for almost 20 years.
It's been an attraction for nearly 40 years, when the bloody murder mystery sparked the famed horror in Amityville.
In New Jersey, Gov. Chris Christie said Thursday's forecast appears to be on track for the first successful Halloween in three years.
CBS 2's Vanessa Murdock's showcased some of spookiest decoration displays in the Tri-State area.
Three firefighters and six civilians were injured when a five-alarm fire broke out at a Washington Heights apartment building Saturday.
Bo Horvat scored twice to move into a tie for the NHL lead and the Islanders kept the Rangers winless on home ice.
SNAP uncertainty leaves Tri-State Area food pantries struggling to meet demand
A massive fire spread from a Bronx auto body shop to two neighboring homes Saturday, displacing about a dozen people.
Federal and state health officials are investigating 13 cases in 10 U.S. states of infant botulism linked to baby formula that is being recalled.
Three firefighters and six civilians were injured when a five-alarm fire broke out at a Washington Heights apartment building Saturday.
SNAP uncertainty leaves Tri-State Area food pantries struggling to meet demand
A massive fire spread from a Bronx auto body shop to two neighboring homes Saturday, displacing about a dozen people.
A grandfather was killed in a hit-and-run after leaving his granddaughter's South Farmingdale elementary school Friday.
The famous Rockefeller Center Christmas tree made the 150-mile journey from Upstate New York to Midtown Manhattan.
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.
SNAP uncertainty leaves Tri-State Area food pantries struggling to meet demand
The major medical office chain Optum will be closing nearly 90 clinics across New Jersey.
JFK, LaGuardia and Newark are all among the 40 travel hubs bracing for delays and cancellations as the FAA starts reducing air traffic.
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.
A grandfather was killed in a hit-and-run after leaving his granddaughter's South Farmingdale elementary school Friday.
CBS News New York got an exclusive look at major renovations underway at Belmont Park on Long Island.
Six men accused of trafficking catastrophic amounts of drugs to NYC and Long Island were arrested in a major narcotics takedown, authorities said.
A Mega Millions winner is running out of time to collect their $1 million prize, the New York Lottery says.
A funeral service was held in Israel Friday for Long Island native Omer Neutra, killed by Hamas during the Oct. 7th attacks.
Senators convened for a rare Saturday session aimed at ending the government shutdown, with no signs of an imminent breakthrough. They will meet again Sunday.
Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson on Friday froze, for now, a lower court order that required the Trump administration to swiftly provide full SNAP benefits to roughly 42 million Americans.
New York Attorney General Letitia James is asking a federal judge to dismiss a mortgage fraud case against her, calling it a vindictive and politically motivated prosecution brought at the behest of a president who regards her as an enemy.
A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to provide full food benefits to roughly 42 million Americans enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program by Friday.
Eight-time MLB All-Star Darryl Strawberry pleaded guilty to tax evasion in 1995, and has since served time. He then started a recovery center and ministry.
The major medical office chain Optum will be closing nearly 90 clinics across New Jersey.
The NYC Department of Correction and the Caribbean Women's Health Association are helping expectant mothers prepare for childbirth with dignity, even while in custody.
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 Radio City Rockettes celebrated their 100th anniversary with a street renaming ceremony outside Radio City Music Hall.
Kendrick Lamar, Lady Gaga and Bad Bunny are among the artists with the most Grammy nominations this year.
"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.
Bo Horvat scored twice to move into a tie for the NHL lead and the Islanders kept the Rangers winless on home ice.
The Devils beat the Penguins 2-1 on Saturday to take sole possession of first place in the NHL's Metropolitan Division.
Cade Cunningham helped lead Detroit to its fifth straight victory and a 7-2 record.
Artemi Panarin had a goal and two assists, and the New York Rangers beat the Detroit Red Wings 4-1.
Nicolás Fernández and Alonso Martínez led New York City FC to a 3-1 victory over Charlotte FC on Friday night.
The NYC Department of Correction and the Caribbean Women's Health Association are helping expectant mothers prepare for childbirth with dignity, even while in custody.
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.
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 Vanessa Murdock has your weather forecast for November 8 at 11 p.m.
Fire officials provided an update late Saturday on an apartment building fire in Washington Heights.
A fire in the Bronx raged for about three hours Saturday, displacing families and injuring firefighters. CBS News New York's Mahsa Saeidi reports.
A new survey finds consumer sentiment is at a three-year low just as the holidays approach, but as the saying goes, when the going gets tough, the tough go shopping. Ali Bauman talked to New Yorkers to see who's spending and how much.
Millions of Americans are going without government-sponsored food assistance programming as the shutdown carries on. Many in the Tri-State Area are questioning where they're going to get their next meal. As CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports, local food pantries are stepping up to fill the void while state agencies are working to get SNAP benefits out to those who need them.
