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The UNGA is being held in-person for the first time since the pandemic.
World leaders heard a stark warning at the opening of the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday.
For the first time since the pandemic, nearly 200 world leaders are gathering in Manhattan this week for the United Nations General Assembly.
It's also a Gridlock Alert Day, when the worst traffic in the city is expected.
The U.N. General Assembly is in session this week, so anticipate delays, road closures and temporary frozen zones in Manhattan.
An F-16 fighter jet seen soaring through the Manhattan skies on Tuesday afternoon was sent to intercept a single-engine Cessna plane that entered a restricted flying area, according to NORAD.
President Biden said the global community stands at an "inflection point in history" amid the compounding crises of the COVID-19 pandemic, climate change and other challenges, telling world leaders they must "work together as never before" in his first address as president to the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday.
President Joe Biden will attempt to reclaim the United States' position as a global leader while the body deals with climate change, superpower polarization and the pandemic.
New Yorkers can expect gridlock when the United Nations General Assembly convenes this week.
Police say starting Monday, expect closures, detours and checkpoints from 42nd Street to 57th Street and First Avenue to Fifth Avenue.
Some activists staged a sit-in in front of the Bank of America Tower on 42nd Street and Sixth Avenue.
President Donald Trump on Tuesday addressed the 75th annual United Nations General Assembly, but it's a very different event this year due to the pandemic.
President Donald Trump met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky today in New York, a day after House Speaker Nancy Pelosi formally initiated the impeachment process.
Danish artist Jeppe Hein launched his "Breathe With Me" art installation this week at the United Nations Climate Summit, and now it's coming to Central Park.
The president's speech comes amid ongoing tension with Iran and allegations that the president pressured Ukraine to investigate former Vice President Joe Biden and his son.
Dozens of world leaders, including President Donald Trump, are in New York City for the 74th session of the United Nations General Assembly, which gets underway today.
Climate activist Greta Thunberg spoke at the United Nations Climate Action Summit on Monday, where she scolded world leaders for failing to address climate change.
The best thing you can do going into this week is use other forms of transportation, but if you can't do that, give yourself as much extra time as possible.
The week-long event brings international dignitaries, as well as street closures and traffic issues.
The U.N. General Assembly kicks off on Sept. 23 and runs through the 30th.
Dozens of dogs helped keep nearly 200 world leaders safe during the event.
Traffic during the United Nations General Assembly is already a nightmare. Drivers are saying the city has only made it worse, allowing a street festival to be held just a few blocks away.
President Donald Trump is having another full day as he meets with several world leaders and hints about a big announcement on North Korea.
President Donald Trump addressed the United Nations General Assembly Tuesday, and experts say the gridlock in New York City is likely to be even worse than years past.
The judge ruled FEMA and the Department of Homeland Security cut funds because New York is a sanctuary city, calling the move unlawful and improper.
President Trump said "great progress" was made in his call with the Russian president Thursday.
Gateway Tunnel Project officials insist construction will move forward, despite the president's remarks. But $16 billion is now up in the air.
The judge said because Mangione remains in custody in New York and he refuses to appear remotely, the Pennsylvania case is being put on pause.
In August, the FBI searched John Bolton's home as part of an investigation into his handling of classified documents.
The judge ruled FEMA and the Department of Homeland Security cut funds because New York is a sanctuary city, calling the move unlawful and improper.
Gateway Tunnel Project officials insist construction will move forward, despite the president's remarks. But $16 billion is now up in the air.
The judge said because Mangione remains in custody in New York and he refuses to appear remotely, the Pennsylvania case is being put on pause.
The Gateway Tunnel project secured billions of dollars in federal funding last year to replace the decades-old tunnel connecting New York and New Jersey under the Hudson River.
The Brooklyn Mirage has been closed since 2024, in part due to permit issues and last-minute show cancellations.
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.
Gateway Tunnel Project officials insist construction will move forward, despite the president's remarks. But $16 billion is now up in the air.
Some 32 Hillside residents are displaced and five businesses are impacted after the explosion and fire Tuesday, officials said.
A New Jersey woman thought she bought Broadway tickets to celebrate her daughter's birthday, but they were turned away at the theater.
An explosion at the corner of Maple and Conklin avenues Tuesday sparked a six-alarm fire that damaged at least six businesses.
The New Jersey governor election is coming up on Nov. 4, and Tuesday is the last day to register to change your registration status.
The town says it has concerns about traffic and public safety, but mosque leaders have concerns over Islamophobia.
More than 40 years after the murder of Long Island teenager Theresa Fusco, prosecutors say the man responsible is finally behind bars.
The New York Department of Health has confirmed the first locally-acquired case of chikungunya in the state.
A Long Island nurse learned she was positive for the BRCA mutation, which increases the risk of cancers.
Long Island has a deep and rich history in soccer, and now a new team and a new $25 million stadium is coming to Mitchell Field in Uniondale.
The judge ruled FEMA and the Department of Homeland Security cut funds because New York is a sanctuary city, calling the move unlawful and improper.
President Trump said "great progress" was made in his call with the Russian president Thursday.
Gateway Tunnel Project officials insist construction will move forward, despite the president's remarks. But $16 billion is now up in the air.
In August, the FBI searched John Bolton's home as part of an investigation into his handling of classified documents.
The Senate failed again to advance a bill to end the shutdown, and GOP leaders plan to bring up individual funding bills later in the day. Follow live updates here.
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.
Chemotherapy-induced alopecia is one of the most common and distressing side effects of chemotherapy. Scalp cooling is a treatment helping with hair loss.
About a dozen paramedics at Northwell Health's Lenox Hill Hospital received a letter stating their positions will be eliminated in 30 days.
The Brooklyn Mirage has been closed since 2024, in part due to permit issues and last-minute show cancellations.
D'Angelo blurred the lines between sacred and sensual, defining modern R&B with his unique voice and musicianship.
The Brooklyn Mirage has been closed since 2024 following permit issues and last-minute show cancellations.
The move leaves just three bids remaining for the three gaming licenses to be awarded later this year.
D'Angelo's family said he died Tuesday after a "prolonged and courageous battle with cancer."
The back-to-back defending Western Conference-champion Edmonton Oilers beat the New York Rangers 2-0 on Tuesday night.
Long Island has a deep and rich history in soccer, and now a new team and a new $25 million stadium is coming to Mitchell Field in Uniondale.
Meier and Mercer each scored in the final seconds of power plays to lift the New Jersey Devils over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Monday night.
The Islanders remain winless, having allowed 13 goals to start the season.
The Rangers had two power-play chances in the second period. Washington had one in the third.
Flushing Meadows Corona Park has been too long overlooked, according to a report citing years of underfunding.
A multisensory show merges sound, scent, and art to reimagine the painter's 1908 journey through "the City of Canals."
Windsor Terrace neighbors are growing concerned the city's plan to redesign the busy four-lane corridor with bike lanes will make it less safe.
Ben Z's Law, named for a baby who died in a steam radiator accident in 2024, is heading to the mayor's desk after a supermajority in the NYC Council voted for it.
The park's carefully designed gardens and habitats make visitors forget they're in the middle of Brooklyn.
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.
In 2022 a man was convicted on charges that he manipulated and abused students after moving into his daughter's dorm at Sarah Lawrence College. Bestselling author Tiffany D. Jackson takes a twist on the idea in her new suspense novel "The Scammer."
The judge ruled FEMA and the Department of Homeland Security cut the funds because New York is a sanctuary city, calling that move improper and unlawful.
The Justice Department is expected to present a possible criminal case and seek a grand jury indictment against former National Security Adviser John Bolton.
CBS News New York's News Director Sarah Burke was there for the special occasion to mark the start of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
CBS News New York is partnering with the Humane Society of New York to find these furry friends a forever home.
