Bloomberg: NYC Might Top Record Tourist Number
Despite the economy, Mayor Michael Bloomberg says New York City might top last year's record of 48.8 million vistors this year.
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Despite the economy, Mayor Michael Bloomberg says New York City might top last year's record of 48.8 million vistors this year.
Brooklyn Grange is a 40,000 square foot rooftop farm in Long Island City, whrere they grow things like the white icicle radish.
Mayor Michael Bloomberg returned to Sparks Deli, the Queens restaurant that received the city's first-ever A grade last year, to present them with their second consecutive A rating for cleanliness.
After two weeks of free rides, East River Ferry officials say their new service from Brooklyn and Queens to Manhattan continues to exceed expectations.
Two hundred people stood in line last month for the chance to land the highly sought-after position as a mechanic's apprentice.
The City marked a grim anniversary on Saturday, 10 years after an explosion rocked a burning hardware store in Long Island City, killing three firefighters.
A new commuting option is coming for anyone tired of the East River bridges, tunnels, and subways.
Authorities said that in each case, the suspect approached people from behind and snatched the iPhone from their hands and fled the scene on foot.
Nearly 200 people slept on the sidewalk in the rain for several days outside Union Local 12 in Long Island City, Queens -- all for the chance to land a coveted union job.
A car crashed into a row of stores at the foot of the Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge on Saturday, marking the third time it's happened in the last few months.
The New York Taxi Workers Alliance is putting forward what it calls a "modest increase," which would include a $0.50 increase in the per-mile metered rate and a $0.10 bump for idling charges.
Police are still on the lookout for a man who they say robbed a Super 8 Motel in Queens back in March.
The deputy mayor needed the waiver because he doesn't have a superintendent's certificate, though he holds a teaching license and master's degrees in education and social work.
The incoming New York City schools chancellor, Dennis Walcott, will head to Albany this week to meet with state lawmakers.
It has happened again: for the second time in two weeks, a car careened off the road at the Ed Koch Queensboro bridge and smashed into a building.
Bloomberg said there was "nothing wrong" with the new rules, adding that members of the media would be "going crazy" if they weren't in place.
It's an unbelievable case of a Queens principal who seems to be undergoing a gigantic "senior moment." He forgot to make his students take gym and now members of the senior class may not graduate.
In the Tri-State area and across America respect for our elders seems to take a dip when it comes to the rules of the road, according to a new survey.
A man walked into a pharmacy Thursday afternoon in Queens, handed his ex-girlfriend a bouquet of flowers and then pulled out a handgun shooting her twice in the back of the head, police said.
The proposed $360 million Hunter's Point South project will transform the long-abandoned manfucaturing area along the Queens waterfront into an affordable housing complex with spectacular views of the Manhattan skyline for less than a million bucks.
It's been a weekend of training for the NYPD and several other agencies in our area, preparing for any kind of emergency.
Sparks Deli in Long Island City is the first restaurant under the city's new rating system to receive a perfect grade for food safety and cleanliness.
Sparks Deli in Long Island City is the first restaurant under the city's new rating system to receive a perfect grade for food safety and cleanliness.
The "DQ Sisters" say their employees are part of their family, so they were blindsided by a blizzard of claims that they were breaking the law.
Police say Judith Byron died after the SUV blew through a red light while she was in the crosswalk at Seventh and 41st Street in Sunset Park on Saturday night.
Toronto rookie right-hander Trey Yesavage mowed down the Bombers into the sixth inning of an eventual 13-7 victory on Sunday.
Tuesday marks two years since the Hamas terrorist attack on Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, that sparked the war.
As negotiations continue over the end of the war in the Middle East, New Yorkers were making their voices heard Sunday.
The "DQ Sisters" say their employees are part of their family, so they were blindsided by a blizzard of claims that they were breaking the law.
Police say Judith Byron died after the SUV blew through a red light while she was in the crosswalk at Seventh and 41st Street in Sunset Park on Saturday night.
Toronto rookie right-hander Trey Yesavage mowed down the Bombers into the sixth inning of an eventual 13-7 victory on Sunday.
As negotiations continue over the end of the war in the Middle East, New Yorkers were making their voices heard Sunday.
A single shot was fired, killing the man on Coventry Road in East Flatbush, early Sunday morning.
The U.S. Drought Monitor rates most of New York, northern New Jersey and Connecticut as "abnormally dry."
Rubin's personal assistant, who was arrested in a Dallas-Fort Worth area suburb, allegedly arranged for the women to fly to New York for the encounters.
The National Weather Service issued a tornado warning in Sullivan County, New York, amid storms in the Tri-State Area.
The bulk of the rain looks to be Thursday, which is why we have declared a First Alert Weather Day.
With fall set to officially arrive on Monday, many are wondering when and where they can enjoy the beautiful change in leaves that occurs annually.
Isabella Salas and her best friend, Maria Niotis, were struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver while riding an e-bike.
New Jersey voters in a recent poll want gubernatorial candidates to address taxes and the cost of living.
The U.S. Drought Monitor rates most of New York, northern New Jersey and Connecticut as "abnormally dry."
A 17-year-old boy is facing first-degree murder charges in New Jersey after he allegedly struck and killed two teenage girls in a hit-and-run.
Family and friends came together in the wake of tragedy to remember a young life taken far too soon.
The "DQ Sisters" say their employees are part of their family, so they were blindsided by a blizzard of claims that they were breaking the law.
Democrats were trying to get another candidate on the ballot instead, but Republicans filed a lawsuit against the change.
The U.S. Drought Monitor rates most of New York, northern New Jersey and Connecticut as "abnormally dry."
Petros Krommidas, 29, is a Democratic candidate for the Nassau County Legislature, but he hasn't been seen since April.
A body found in a Long Island dumpster in 1982 was identified as 15-year-old Susan Mann, who went missing in 1980.
Tuesday marks two years since the Hamas terrorist attack on Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, that sparked the war.
As negotiations continue over the end of the war in the Middle East, New Yorkers were making their voices heard Sunday.
A federal judge temporarily blocked the Trump administration from deploying any National Guard units to Oregon after a legal whirlwind that began hours earlier when the president sent California troops to Portland.
Eric Adams' term as New York City mayor will officially end in 2026, sparking a debate about what his legacy will be and if there was more to the decision.
Congressional leaders traded blame for the government shutdown on Sunday as the stalemate over how to reopen the government stretched into another week without progress on negotiations.
Juan Namnun, the baseball coach at Frankford High School, is in the small group of men diagnosed with breast cancer each year.
The 2-year-old facility is breaking the stigma when it comes to addressing mental illness.
With time running out to avert a government shutdown, millions of Americans who get health insurance under the Affordable Care Act could soon face sharply higher premiums.
In handwritten notes he left behind, the gunman repeatedly referenced CTE and asked for his brain to be studied.
Attorney Ben Crump represents families of those who died and is filing four wrongful death notices of claim.
Taylor Swift's new album, "The Life of a Showgirl," became Spotify's most-streamed album in a single day this year. The company said it only took 11 hours to hit that mark.
Taylor Swift's 12th studio album, "The Life of a Showgirl," was released at midnight Friday. Swift wrote and produced the album with Swedish producers Max Martin and Shellback.
Thousands of "Swifties" have been flocking to a Spotify pop-up experience in Chelsea that brings the new recording to life.
Dutch producer pitches her AI creation, Tilly Norwood, as the next Scarlett Johansson, and says several agents are vying to represent it.
Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban have been married since 2006 and have two daughters together.
Toronto rookie right-hander Trey Yesavage mowed down the Bombers into the sixth inning of an eventual 13-7 victory on Sunday.
Spencer Rattler threw an 87-yard touchdown pass, safety Jordan Howden returned a fumble 86 yards for a score, and the Saints beat the Giants 26-14 on Sunday.
With Sunday's 37-22 loss, the Jets became the first team in NFL history to start 0-5 and have no takeaways on defense, according to ESPN Research.
The Red Bulls fall to 10-4-3 at home, while Cincinnati improves to 11-4-2 on the road.
Matt Freese finished with four saves for NYCFC (17-11-5), which beat the Union 1-0 at home on April 12.
The park's carefully designed gardens and habitats make visitors forget they're in the middle of Brooklyn.
The beloved Coney Island landmark was recognized for its role in shaping Brooklyn's heritage and identity.
The Delivering Together program offers repair kits, restrooms, language classes, and much more to support app-based delivery workers.
Neighbors along Newtown Creek say the acrid smog it regularly pumps out looks anything but clean.
As the U.S. approaches its 250th birthday, locals are fighting to preserve the city's only museum on an active military installation.
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.
The crash happened in Sunset Park on Saturday night and the driver is still on the run. CBS News New York's Andrew Ramos spoke to the victim's family members, who are left coping with the loss of their matriarch.
CBS News New York's John Elliott says we'll see plenty of sun on Monday, clouds on Tuesday, and then early rain on Wednesday.
They were sued for millions of dollars, because they paid their workers every other week -- not weekly. They helped change the law, but it happened too late to help them. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
New Yorkers marched in Central Park on Sunday, calling for the release of Israeli hostages and hoping it was the last weekend they'd have to hold a rally. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
CBS News New York's John Elliott has his eyes on Wednesday, when rain is possible in the Tri-State Area.
