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Maybe you've gotten a text from an unknown number asking if you've got time to chat? Or a self-described job recruiter letting you know about a new opening? As CBS News New York's Tim McNicholas reports, those are just a couple ways scammers try to coax information out of victims.
Eleven people had to be rescued when the boat started to sink Wednesday night.
The candidates for New York City mayor are reacting to a report from the New York Times that President Trump may be getting involved.
At least three people have died and 70 have become sick amid the outbreak in Central Harlem. CBS News New York's Christina Fan has what residents need to know.
Newly acquired reliever strikes out final five batters in win.
There's been major reaction from the candidates for New York City mayor after a New York Times report that President Trump is deciding whether to get involved in the mayor's race, and is in communication with Andrew Cuomo. CBS News New York's Dick Brennan reports.
Suffolk County police have identified the woman who was found dead aboard a boat at the Montauk Yacht Club early Tuesday morning. CBS News New York's Jennifer McLogan reports.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams joined Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg for a news conference to announce state charges against two men in last month's shooting at Fort Washington Park.
Supporters of a carriage horse that collapsed and died in Hell's Kitchen are making their voices heard across the street from the stable where the horse lived. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
The Legionnaires' disease outbreak in NYC is now blamed for a third death and continues to spread. CBS News New York spoke with one doctor who explained anyone can be diagnosed with the disease, and some people are more at risk.
Police say what started as an argument led to a physical fight with two teens stabbed. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
Video from the scene shows the horse on the ground as workers dragged the dead animal into a trailer.
Suffolk County police shot a man after he came at them with a sword Tuesday, officials said. CBS News New York's Jennifer Bisram said.
The Brooklyn Heights station was closed to commuters Sunday and Monday but has since reopened.
A deadly, growing Legionnaires' disease outbreak in New York City has led to at least 58 confirmed cases, including two deaths. CBS News New York's Natalie Duddridge reports.
The man accused of murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson has been granted a laptop while he remains in federal custody awaiting trial.
An outbreak of legionnaire's disease has led to at least 58 cases, including two reported deaths. CBS News New York's Christina Fan has the warning from health officials.
Police say two NYPD vehicles collided, sending four officers to the hospital. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
The NYPD is searching for the person who used bear spray on a southbound 4 train in Union Square.
Surveillance video captured the moment Sunday morning when the awning came crashing down in front of the 2 and 3 Clark Street station. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
Workers returned to 345 Park Avenue in Midtown Manhattan under the watchful eyes of NYPD officers and a surplus of additional security. CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports.
MTA President of NYC Transit Demetrius Crichlow gave an update Monday after a hotel awning collapsed onto a subway station entrance in Brooklyn Heights.
PATH trains are suspended on multiple lines for the morning commute due to a fire investigation at Newport Station in Jersey City.
President Donald Trump has embarked on a frenetic pace in his first seven months back in office. Some New Yorkers are fans, but others are not.
The small earthquake in Hasbrouck Heights was felt across the Hudson River in NYC and as far away as Connecticut, officials said. CBS News New York's Zinnia Maldonado reports. Read more here.
New Yorkers had one last chance to see Zohran Mamdani, Curtis Sliwa and Andrew Cuomo face off.
The Cavs and Knicks are expected to be two of the top contenders in the East, though neither is ready to look like it yet.
Nets first-round draft pick Danny Wolf sat out after spraining an ankle during the morning shootaround.
New Jersey denied three Wild power plays to extend its streak of penalty kills to 21.
The measure would have required two qualified medical responders to work on every 911 EMT call, according to the union.
New Yorkers had one last chance to see Zohran Mamdani, Curtis Sliwa and Andrew Cuomo face off.
The measure would have required two qualified medical responders to work on every 911 EMT call, according to the union.
From Greenpoint community gardens to Governor's Island orchards, New Yorkers are reconnecting with the city's agricultural past through historic fruit trees.
Hundreds of people waited in line for hours to catch the performance on a livestream.
Gardy Coriolan was trying to subdue an unruly patient while working an overnight shift at Mercy Hospital in Rockville Centre, police say.
A nor'easter that soaked the NYC area Sunday and Monday brought more than 4 inches of rainfall and winds above 60 mph.
A nor'easter that's bearing down on the NYC area continues to cause flooding concerns today for Long Island and New Jersey.
New Jersey is under a state of emergency, along with New York City and the surrounding region.
As they say, all good things must come to an end. It's a First Alert Weather Day, as rain arrives with some weather whiplash.
Kristen Hogan faces an attempted murder charge after police said she laced a bottle of wine with a toxic chemical and her partner drank it.
A report by the Berkeley Lab estimates the power usage of data centers more than doubled between 2017 and 2023, largely due to the growth in AI servers.
Police said the coyote attacked a man working in their yard in the area of Oak Road. He was knocked to the ground and bitten repeatedly.
Voter enthusiasm and turnout could be critical to the New Jersey governor's race between Jack Ciattarelli and Mikie Sherrill.
Mayor Steven Fulop said street crime officers observed the man acting suspiciously with "a bulge in his clothing consistent with a possible firearm."
With longtime Mayor Steven Fulop opting not to run for another term, Jersey City now has seven candidates to choose from to replace him.
Gardy Coriolan was trying to subdue an unruly patient while working an overnight shift at Mercy Hospital in Rockville Centre, police say.
Thomas Mascia pleaded guilty over the summer to falsely reporting an incident, tampering with physical evidence and official misconduct.
Three of the band's founding members are from Long Island, and this is their first time playing the arena where they grew up going to see shows.
Officials say the driver was drunk and high when he sideswiped a police officer, sending his squad car into a ravine.
Some constituents are outraged about the clemency order that freed disgraced former Rep. George Santos Friday.
New Yorkers had one last chance to see Zohran Mamdani, Curtis Sliwa and Andrew Cuomo face off.
The measure would have required two qualified medical responders to work on every 911 EMT call, according to the union.
NYC mayoral candidates Zohran Mamdani, Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa faced off in their final debate of the 2025 general election.
"You will never see me in the studios of WABC ever again," Sliwa said during the interview with Sid Rosenberg.
Nine immigrants from Africa suspected of being in the country illegally were taken into custody by ICE agents on Tuesday afternoon.
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.
Nick Mangold, who spent his entire NFL career with the Jets, is seeking a kidney donor with type O blood.
A Long Island nurse learned she was positive for the BRCA mutation, which increases the risk of cancers.
Hundreds of people waited in line for hours to catch the performance on a livestream.
Three of the band's founding members are from Long Island, and this is their first time playing the arena where they grew up going to see shows.
Limp Bizkit, with roots in Jacksonville, Florida, emerged in the late 1990s with a sound that melds alternative rock, heavy metal and rap.
Frehley was recovering from a "minor fall" that forced him to cancel a scheduled performance in late September, his tour manager had said.
The Brooklyn Mirage has been closed since 2024, in part due to permit issues and last-minute show cancellations.
The Cavs and Knicks are expected to be two of the top contenders in the East, though neither is ready to look like it yet.
Nets first-round draft pick Danny Wolf sat out after spraining an ankle during the morning shootaround.
New Jersey denied three Wild power plays to extend its streak of penalty kills to 21.
Justin Fields got the first-team reps in drills during Wednesday's practice, but Aaron Glenn is keeping the decision under wraps.
Cody Glass and Brenden Dillon also scored for New Jersey, and Jake Allen had 23 saves.
From Greenpoint community gardens to Governor's Island orchards, New Yorkers are reconnecting with the city's agricultural past through historic fruit trees.
A new survey found hundreds of illegally parked vehicles in the Downtown Brooklyn every day.
The newly expanded facility will serve more than 30,000 children annually and is the borough's only pediatric trauma center.
Families visiting Most Holy Trinity Cemetery say they've been left searching for the graves of loved ones after thousands of copper monuments were stolen over the years.
Flushing Meadows Corona Park has been too long overlooked, according to a report citing years of underfunding.
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 Lonnie Quinn has your First Alert Forecast for October 22 at 11 p.m.
Hundreds of people packed Lincoln Center for Misty Copeland's final performance with the American Ballet Theatre.
Some theaters in New York City could soon go dark. Broadway musicians are threatening to strike if they don't get a new union contract. CBS News New York's Dick Brennan reports.
After Tuesday's ICE raid targeting vendors on Canal Street, the federal government is warning there could be more crackdowns across the city. CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo reports on a rally held in support of vendors.
New York City's mayoral candidates debated again Wednesday in their last clash before Election Day, and they did not hold back. CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer and Ali Bauman report.
