Unknown powder reported inside 26 Federal Plaza in NYC
The building at 26 Federal Plaza in Lower Manhattan was evacuated following reports of an unknown white powder.
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The building at 26 Federal Plaza in Lower Manhattan was evacuated following reports of an unknown white powder.
A firefighter jumped into the water and grabbed the person who got caught in strong currents by the Roosevelt Island Bridge.
26 Federal Plaza was evacuated after the substance was found inside envelopes in the mailroom. CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo reports.
The invasive insects have been found in all five New York City boroughs and throughout the state, including on Long Island.
Preliminary testing results are expected after the mystery envelopes were discovered at an Immigration and Customs Enforcement office in Manhattan. CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo reports.
The building was evacuated on Thursday afternoon after several envelopes containing the powder were found on the ninth floor of the building. CBS News New York's Dick Brennan reports.
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.
Advocates in NYC rallied to demand a student's immediate release after the asylum seeker was detained by ICE. CBS News New York's Natalie Duddridge reports.
The future of Northwell Health's plan to expand Lenox Hill Hospital hinges on the New York City Council's impending decision. CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo reports.
Paterson had supported former Gov. Andrew Cuomo during the primary, calling him the best choice.
A rally was held Wednesday morning and some theater marquees offered their two cents on the issue. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
A federal judge said he would block the Trump administration from using a Manhattan federal building to hold immigrants facing deportation unless it improves conditions there.
Gov. Kathy Hochul is slamming President Trump for threatening to send the National Guard to New York to fight crime.
A group filed a proposed class action suit on Monday. The plaintiffs are accusing NYPD officers of using excessive force, pepper spray and arresting demonstrators without lawful justification. CBS News New York's Dick Brennan reports.
Five Midtown buildings have been added to New York City's Landmark Status list.
John F. Kennedy International Airport's newest terminal is getting an art makeover in collaboration with MoMA, the Met, Lincoln Center and the American Museum of Natural History.
President Trump on Monday announced plans to use the National Guard to crack down on crime in Washington, D.C. He also spoke about the homeless.
He's deploying the National Guard, he says, to reduce crime and break up homeless encampments, but numbers show violent crime is down there compared to last year. CBS News New York's Jennifer Bisram reports.
A New York-based start-up company wants to use batteries to reduce stress on the energy grid and put money back in the pockets of state residents.
A New York-based start-up company wants to use batteries to reduce stress on the energy grid and put money back in the pockets of state residents. CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock reports.
President Trump's decision to place Washington, D.C. police under federal control is playing out in the New York City's mayor's race.
Police said a Mercedes sedan driver struck two men on scooters, who then suffered fatal injuries.
The fire overnight in the Crotona Park East section sent residents running into the streets to escape, including some with their pets.
Kevin Mares, from Queens, was visiting La Perla, Puerto Rico with his girlfriend and friends to attend a Bad Bunny concert when he was killed in La Perla. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
Subway fares are scheduled to rise to $3 in January 2026. How much is too much for straphangers?
A traveler who was infectious with measles spent several hours over two days at Newark Liberty International Airport recently, New Jersey health officials said.
Part of Paterson, New Jersey, lost water again after finally getting it back due to another water main break.
Erin is the first hurricane to develop over the Atlantic this year, and meteorologists are closely tracking its path and forecast.
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 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.
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.
A 16-year-old girl was shot in the head on the Lower East Side on Thursday afternoon, the NYPD said. Incredibly, the teen is expected to survive.
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 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.
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.
In just a few weeks, experts predict traffic on the Long Island Expressway is expected to get worse. That's because a federal program allowing electric vehicles into the express HOV lane is set to end.
CBS News will have 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.
Paterson had supported former Gov. Andrew Cuomo during the primary, calling him the best choice.
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.
Vanessa Murdock has the Tri-State Area's updated Friday afternoon First Alert Forecast on CBS News New York.
An area in Paterson lost water again after getting it back Thursday night. CBS News New York's Christine Sloan reports.
U.S. Open Fan Week kicks off Monday August 18 offering six days of free world class tennis and entertainment for all ages, including up-close access to top players, family activities, and the debut of a silent disco! Nicole Kankam, Managing Director of Pro Tennis Marketing and Entertainment for the USTA, previews the event.
Mr. Trump warned of severe consequences if the summit with Russia's leader does not go well. CBS News' Willie James Inman reports.
Some residents said they heard something like an explosion before evacuating during the fire. CBS News New York's Jennifer Bisram reports.
