Pumps Now Working At Harlem Sewage Plant; Beaches Could Open Soon
New York City health officials hope to lift advisories at some area beaches forced to close due to a massive sewage spill in the Hudson River.
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New York City health officials hope to lift advisories at some area beaches forced to close due to a massive sewage spill in the Hudson River.
A tragedy on Long Island is having an impact in Brooklyn.
Did the actions of workers at a Staten Island daycare center contribute to a baby's death? The child's parents are desperate for answers, but said they've been stonewalled by the center.
Mosquitos collected in the Eltingville Section of Staten Island are the first in the city to be found carrying the West Nile virus this season.
The non-profit pet organization said an animal control officer stopped his vehicle and helped rescue the kitten with the help of some truck drivers, who blocked traffic.
The tri-state area was filled with tributes to to the 235th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
Police said Nemesio Rojas-Samora of Staten Island was standing on some rocks washing his hands when a wave hit him Sunday night.
Cuomo's office says they will close in 60 days, eliminating approximately 3,800 unused prison beds and saving the state $72 million this year and $112 million next year. Remaining inmates will be transferred.
The Macy's folks say this year's show is going to be a 25-minute show with more colors, shapes and effects.
On Sunday, Sen. Charles Schumer said that the abuse of prescription narcotics is reaching levels not seen since the crack epidemic of the 1980s and early 1990s.
Legislation passed Friday night by the Senate is backed by Mayor Michael Bloomberg and already passed the state Assembly.
Heads up New Jersey. Snooki is finished harassing the Italian police, and she's back in your neck of the woods.
After being voted best sandwich spot on Staten Island, V&J Soriano's Pork Store decided to celebrate – by creating another sandwich.
David Taranto, an EMT for the city, was arrested on charges he allegedly groped a female patient last month in the back of an ambulance while she was being transported from the scene of an accident on Staten Island to a hospital.
The 32 Republicans meeting will decide, maybe as soon as Wednesday, whether to send a bill approving same-sex marriage to the floor for a full vote.
Since the beginning of the year until May, crime increased 28.3 percent on Staten Island from the same time period last year. Police say there have been 272 burglaries since January.
A new report surrounding allegations of a possible slowdown by New York City's Department of Sanitation during the blizzard of 2010 found that there was no clear evidence of intentional neglect.
The suspects were taken into custody Thursday morning. They're accused of running illegal card games on Staten Island.
Dan Donovan waited for four hours, then was dismissed because enough jurors had been picked for pending cases.
New York City is seeing a bit of a baby boom and not just at the Bronx Zoo.
The USS New York - which includes 7.5 tons of World Trade Center Steel its hull - was adopted by September 11 families in a special ceremony in Staten Island.
A quarter of the graduating class at a Staten Island high school is being barred from prom as punishment for a night of boozy pranks that wound up on Facebook.
Nearly 4,000 people are now tracking a mysterious dancing man on Facebook - from streets to buses to the Staten Island Mall.
Staten Island District Attorney Daniel Donovan said 28 people were involved in a gambling ring which ran out of a strip mall. The ring apparently took in $100,000 a week.
Doomsday worrywarts have a long history of predicting the end of the world. From biblical times to the present day, there have been many scenarios of our ultimate demise.
It comes in response to law enforcement saying e-bikes are causing havoc in communities all over the state.
Police say Sanjay Samuel was shot in the head outside a Dunkin' Donuts in Cambria Heights while he was walking to school.
Footage from Ring cameras shows a stunning scene, as the neighbors, surrounded by flames, ring the bell, and bang on doors and windows.
Attorney Ben Crump represents families of those who died and is filing four wrongful death notices of claim.
Ryan Routh was found guilty of all five charges, which included attempted assassination of a major presidential candidate and assaulting a federal officer.
Police say Sanjay Samuel was shot in the head outside a Dunkin' Donuts in Cambria Heights while he was walking to school.
Attorney Ben Crump represents families of those who died and is filing four wrongful death notices of claim.
New York is looking to jump-start an offense that struggled mightily in last week's loss to the Chiefs.
Brondello led the Liberty to its first WNBA championship in 2024, but injuries this season led to first-round playoffs ouster.
Accused Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann appeared in court for a hearing Tuesday.
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.
The first opportunity to get your hands on FIFA 2026 World Cup tickets started at 11 a.m. on Wednesday and will run until 11 a.m. on Sept. 19.
The threat stems from climate change, loss of habitat, and overharvesting.
A coastal flood advisory is in effect today for parts of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, as rain and cool temperatures take over.
The first opportunity to secure tickets for the 2026 FIFA World Cup matches in East Rutherford, New Jersey, is underway.
It comes in response to law enforcement saying e-bikes are causing havoc in communities all over the state.
Footage from Ring cameras shows a stunning scene, as the neighbors, surrounded by flames, ring the bell, and bang on doors and windows.
New York is looking to jump-start an offense that struggled mightily in last week's loss to the Chiefs.
Property taxes, schools, and the president were all hot topics during Sunday night's debate.
President Trump loomed large over the New Jersey gubernatorial debate between Democrat Mikie Sherrill and Republican Jack Ciattarelli.
Accused Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann appeared in court for a hearing Tuesday.
The first night of the Jewish New Year means families are gathering for feasts around the table. The dishes are often passed down through generations.
In a first on Long Island, the East Meadow Fire Department is using new virtual reality training to simulate life or death situations.
The first day of competition between Team USA and Team Europe on the famed Black Course is on Thursday, but practice rounds began Monday.
The grandmother on a fixed income said she dropped three checks into a mailbox outside the North Babylon Post Office, but none made it to the payees.
It comes in response to law enforcement saying e-bikes are causing havoc in communities all over the state.
Ryan Routh was found guilty of all five charges, which included attempted assassination of a major presidential candidate and assaulting a federal officer.
Health organizations from around the globe are joining the chorus of experts rejecting the Trump administration's claim that acetaminophen during pregnancy can be associated with an increased risk of autism.
The White House's autism announcement exaggerates links to Tylenol, misleads on vaccines, and sets back the field by ignoring decades of research, scientists say.
Early analysis shows the network was used for communication between foreign governments and individuals known to U.S. law enforcement.
Attorney Ben Crump represents families of those who died and is filing four wrongful death notices of claim.
His doctors put him on a combination of targeted therapy and immunotherapy.
The agency said it is working to identify and notify people who may have been exposed.
State health officials say the executive directive eliminates barriers to access for New Jersey residents.
The new lungs can triple the length of survival and can even last decades. If not, a second transplant is an option.
Combs faces an Oct. 3 sentencing after his conviction by a Manhattan jury on two charges that outlaw interstate commerce related to prostitution.
"Jimmy Kimmel Live!" had been preempted on Wednesday following comments Kimmel made on the show in response to the shooting death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
Miles Mykkanen has come a long way since his musical theater dreams shifted to opera at the Juilliard School at Lincoln Center.
Saturday's rally was led by artists and comedians who targeted President Trump and called on corporations and the community to stand up for free speech.
British artist Morrissey has canceled two New England concerts, including Saturday's in Boston, after he received a death threat.
New York is looking to jump-start an offense that struggled mightily in last week's loss to the Chiefs.
Brondello led the Liberty to its first WNBA championship in 2024, but injuries this season led to first-round playoffs ouster.
The first day of competition between Team USA and Team Europe on the famed Black Course is on Thursday, but practice rounds began Monday.
Rookie running back scores another touchdown, finishes with 121 yards from scrimmage in 22-9 loss on Sunday night.
Ben Rice's tiebreaking grand slam in the top of the 10th inning lifted the New York Yankees to a 7-1 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday, keeping the pressure on first-place Toronto in the AL East.
As the U.S. approaches its 250th birthday, locals are fighting to preserve the city's only museum on an active military installation.
Christopher Burke estimates he's covered almost the entire western half of the borough, and is more than halfway through.
Neighbors in Queens are baffled by the sudden disappearance of their quirky local landmark.
New York City expects the World's Fair monument to reopen for limited tours by the end of 2026.
Decades later, many members of the Gerritsen Beach Volunteer Fire Department continue to face health consequences from their service.
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.
Dozens of animals were removed from a home in Orange County, New York, after alleged animal cruelty and neglect.
Excessive force complaints against the NYPD have surged during Mayor Eric Adams' administration, according to a report by the city comptroller.
Ramapo College and Mount Laurel Police have released a genealogy profile of an unidentified woman who was found dead in New Jersey decades ago.
The Secret Service says it uncovered a hidden telecom network that could have blacked out cell service in New York City. Thankfully, the threat was thwarted just as world leaders gather at the U.N. General Assembly. CBS News New York's Jennifer Bisram shows us what investigators found.
A 13-year-old boy is lying unresponsive in a Queens hospital after getting shot in the head on his way to school Monday morning. There are still no arrests. Only CBS News New York's Allen Devlin spoke with his family and has his mother's message for the shooter.
