Briefing on Midtown East steam leak
Emergency responders are on the scene of a steam leak that shut down streets for the morning commute in Manhattan. Officials held a briefing about it Wednesday morning.
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Emergency responders are on the scene of a steam leak that shut down streets for the morning commute in Manhattan. Officials held a briefing about it Wednesday morning.
Officials say a steam line ruptured around 5:30 a.m. Wednesday at East 53rd Street and 2nd Avenue. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook has a live update from the scene.
From labor unions to religious organizations, thousands of people are expected to participate.
The FDNY responded to a bus fire at Port Authority in Midtown on Tuesday. It happened on the lower level of the bus terminal. No one was hurt.
The program, which ended Sunday, was a sight to see, taste, and even smell for a second year in a row.
The family of an 18-year-old Bronx man is begging for answers after he was stabbed to death in Midtown. CBS New York's Kristie Keleshian reports. Read more: https://cbsn.ws/3tlI4aQ
A symbol of Hanukkah took shape Wednesday in Manhattan, amid what is a difficult time for Jewish people.
There were clashes between police and pro-Palestinian demonstrators in Midtown on Wednesday. It all unfolded as crowds gathering for the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree lighting just blocks away. CBS New York's Ali Bauman has the details. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3R4NL4U
The countdown is on for the annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony Wednesday night at Rockefeller Center. As CBS New York's Zinnia Maldonado reports, those planning to come out in person should prepare for cold temperatures and massive crowds.
The illumination ceremony will begin at 7 p.m. on Wednesday. Expect numerous road closures.
Starting this Sunday, all of Fifth Avenue from 48th to 59th streets will be closed to traffic to allow people to take in the sights and sounds of the season.
It's that time of year when many more people are in Midtown, and there are some changes to traffic in the area. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook has what you need to know to plan ahead if you want to see the sights and sounds of the season.
Water spilled into the Times Square station after the rupture Friday afternoon.
The break happened on Friday afternoon. CBS New York's Dana Tyler has the latest.
Police responded to the 200 block of West 36th Street, where they saw two men fleeing the area south on Seventh Avenue.
No one was hit by the bullets, but one person suffered eye lacerations from the shattered glass.
The magic that lights up Midtown, at Macy's and on Sixth Avenue, is made in Mount Vernon.
Students living with traumatic brain injuries enjoyed a special Halloween celebration Tuesday. International Academy of Hope students between the ages of 5-21 wore costumes and paraded outside the school in Midtown. Read more: https://cbsn.ws/45YmOFg
A man was accessing his safety deposit box in the basement when the doors closed and he became trapped.
The customer was accessing his safety deposit box in the basement of the World Diamond Tower when the doors closed and he became trapped. CBS New York's Zinnia Maldonado reports from the scene.
CBS New York's Zinnia Maldonado spent the morning live on the scene, where first responders said the vault opened automatically on a timer around 6:15 a.m., setting the man free after nearly 12 hours.
A person has been rescued after spending the night trapped inside a bank vault in Midtown, Manhattan. Fire officials share an update from the scene.
CBS New York has learned the person is a customer who has been trapped in there for nearly 10 hours. Zinnia Maldonado has a live update from the scene.
Police say minutes before the woman was pushed Wednesday, it appeared the same suspect screamed at a 26-year-old man, then punched that second victim and broke his jaw. CBS New York's John Dias has the details.
The 30-year-old victim, who was on her way to work at the time, is in critical condition with major head injuries.
Zohran Mamdani won every borough except Staten Island, which went for Andrew Cuomo.
The 34-year-old Democratic socialist defeated Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa and former Gov. Andrew Cuomo.
A Democratic Socialists of America leader says New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani offers a "powerful way forward" for Democrats — but some moderates worry he'll hand the GOP "a pretty potent set of weapons" in next year's midterms.
Zohran Mamdani, a 34-year-old democratic socialist state assemblyman from Queens, will be New York City's 111th mayor.
Democrat Mikie Sherrill is set to be the next governor of New Jersey after she defeated Republican Jack Ciattarelli, CBS News projects.
The 34-year-old Democratic socialist defeated Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa and former Gov. Andrew Cuomo.
Zohran Mamdani, a 34-year-old democratic socialist state assemblyman from Queens, will be New York City's 111th mayor.
Zohran Mamdani has won the New York City mayoral race. Here's a look at the NYC mayoral election results, and others, in real time.
Today marks Election Day 2025 in NYC, and the mayoral race between Zohran Mamdani, Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa is coming down to the wire.
Millions of New Yorkers lined up to cast their ballots on Election Day.
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.
A nor'easter that soaked the NYC area Sunday and Monday brought more than 4 inches of rainfall and winds above 60 mph.
Democrat Mikie Sherrill is set to be the next governor of New Jersey after she defeated Republican Jack Ciattarelli, CBS News projects.
Polling locations in New York City and New Jersey received threats early Tuesday morning.
Nick Mangold's family, friends and former New York Jets teammates celebrated his life and legacy.
Several polls have given Sherrill, a Democrat, a narrow lead, but a recent one shows a virtual tie.
Gov. Phil Murphy sent members of the National Guard to emergency food organizations after funding for SNAP benefits lapsed.
The man with severe cognitive disabilities disappeared on Halloween and was found among the NYC Marathon crowd.
Omer Neutra, a Plainview, N.Y. native, was a captain with the IDF when he was kidnapped and killed by Hamas in the Oct. 7, 2023 attacks.
There's a crackdown in Suffolk County on Long Island on unlicensed limo drivers who aren't properly insured or registered with the state, and don't have safety equipment.
The National Weather Service reported 1.85 inches in Central Park, breaking the previous daily rainfall record of 1.64 inches set in 1917.
Amanda Fraser, 23, is charged with attempted murder in connection to the elder abuse case in Massapequa.
Zohran Mamdani won every borough except Staten Island, which went for Andrew Cuomo.
The 34-year-old Democratic socialist defeated Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa and former Gov. Andrew Cuomo.
A Democratic Socialists of America leader says New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani offers a "powerful way forward" for Democrats — but some moderates worry he'll hand the GOP "a pretty potent set of weapons" in next year's midterms.
Zohran Mamdani, a 34-year-old democratic socialist state assemblyman from Queens, will be New York City's 111th mayor.
Democrat Mikie Sherrill is set to be the next governor of New Jersey after she defeated Republican Jack Ciattarelli, CBS News projects.
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.
The New York Jets pulled off a stunning trade with the Indianapolis Colts.
Williams was an All-Pro in the 2022 season, recording 12 sacks.
Towns also grabbed 13 rebounds as the Knicks stayed perfect at home with a 119-102 victory on Monday.
Cam Thomas had 25 points and Nic Claxton chipped in 19 in the 125-109 loss on Monday as Brooklyn fell to 0-7.
The fifth-ranked Red Storm got balanced scoring an big contribution from their prized transfers in a 108-74 win on Monday.
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.
Officials say the site for a new elementary school in Brooklyn is safe, but some are skeptical because of lingering contamination from a decades-old Superfund site.
From Greenpoint community gardens to Governor's Island orchards, New Yorkers are reconnecting with the city's agricultural past through historic fruit trees.
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.
Marcia Kramer and political analysts J.C. Polanco and Trip Yang break down Mamdani's win, and what they think voters are signaling with his victory. They agree his victory represents a generational shift.
The Republican nominee told his supporters he called Sherrill and congratulated her on winning the governor's race.
CBS News projects the Democratic congresswoman will defeat Republican Jack Ciattarelli in New Jersey's race for governor.
If no candidate gets more than 50% of the vote on Election Day, the top two go head-to-head in a runoff.
Anthony Salvanto, CBS News director of elections and surveys, looks at the neighborhoods that helped decide the race.
