Final preps underway in Times Square for New Year's Eve 2026
Wednesday night, Times Square will be packed with New Year's Eve revelers welcoming in 2026. CBS News New York's Noëlle Lilley reports.
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Wednesday night, Times Square will be packed with New Year's Eve revelers welcoming in 2026. CBS News New York's Noëlle Lilley reports.
Multicolored confetti was launched into Times Square in preparation for the 3,000 pounds of it that will be released to usher in 2026. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
Multicolored confetti was launched into Times Square in preparation for the 3,000 pounds of it that will be released on New Year's Eve.
New York City's "Good Riddance Day" is a nearly 20-year-old tradition that finds creative ways to figuratively get rid of what's not missed from the past year.
CBS News New York's Kristie Keleshian spoke to some people about what from 2025 they're leaving behind.
Co-organizers say the crystals celebrate life, liberty, and happiness, and honor our nation's 250th anniversary. CBS News New York's Allen Devlin reports.
The numbers stand seven feet tall high above 1 Times Square.
Jimmy's Corner, one of the last dive bars in Times Square, is facing eviction. Now, the owner is suing the landlord to stay open.
A beloved bar in Times Square faces an uncertain future. The owner of Jimmy's Corner is fighting eviction and trying to avoid a last call. CBS News New York's Ali Bauman has the latest on the legal battle.
One of the few remaining dive bars in Times Square is in the middle of a legal battle. The popular Jimmy's Corner is facing eviction, and now the owner is suing the landlord. CBS News New York's Ali Bauman reports.
A homeless man who police say was set on fire while sleeping on a New York City subway car has been reunited with his family.
A man who police say was set on fire while he slept on a subway car in Manhattan has undergone one surgery and is set to have a second.
A metal grate in the road opened up underneath a yellow cab in Times Square on Thursday.
A yellow cab ended up stuck in a dangerous spot Thursday after apparently driving over an opening on the roadway in Times Square.
Police said the 56-year-old victim, who is believed to be homeless, was asleep on a northbound 3 train when he was set on fire Monday in Manhattan.
Police confirmed Wednesday the victim was in fact set on fire and they released new surveillance images of a man wanted for questioning.
Two people were taken into custody after gunshots were fired inside a Manhattan subway station on Monday night. No injuries were reported.
Police said bystanders told them two men discharged a gun on the mezzanine level on the A-C-E subway line inside the 42nd Street-Port Authority Bus Terminal station in Times Square. CBS News New York's Adi Guajardo reports.
A 55-year-old man suffered burns after his pants caught fire on a 3 train as it approached Times Square. What exactly happened, however, is no longer clear.
A man who suffered burns on a subway car as it approached Times Square early Monday morning keeps changing his story about what happened, the New York City Police Department said.
Police are investigating it as an assault, but said that could change as they find out more information.
The New Year's Eve ball drop in Times Square is getting a makeover as organizers unveil a new crystal ball Monday in New York City.
A man was fatally stabbed just after 1 a.m. Monday in Manhattan at West 49th Street and Seventh Avenue, near Times Square.
Organizers unveiled a new crystal ball Monday -- only the ninth iteration since the holiday tradition began in 1907.
Video from the scene shows a knife on the ground. The victim was beaten with a bat and stabbed, police sources said. CBS News New York's Alice Gainer reports.
One person is dead and another injured after a driver struck pedestrians in the Bronx on Tuesday, police said.
Rex Heuermann admitted in court earlier this month that he strangled all his victims to death, but his ex-wife Asa Ellerup heard his confession prior to his plea.
New York Attorney General Letitia James is suing the backers of two prominent prediction markets, calling them illegal gambling.
At least two people were killed in a fire in the Belmont section of the Bronx Tuesday afternoon, the FDNY said.
There are some out there who believe Mayor Mamdani may have been the catalyst for the Mets' current 11-game losing streak.
One person is dead and another injured after a driver struck pedestrians in the Bronx on Tuesday, police said.
New York Attorney General Letitia James is suing the backers of two prominent prediction markets, calling them illegal gambling.
At least two people were killed in a fire in the Belmont section of the Bronx Tuesday afternoon, the FDNY said.
There are some out there who believe Mayor Mamdani may have been the catalyst for the Mets' current 11-game losing streak.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani says he spoke with Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch after seeing the video of violent, wrongful arrest in Brooklyn that prompted outrage.
Colder weather returns to the New York City area this week with sub-freezing temperatures in the suburbs.
New York City's balmy weather proved to be record-breaking for the date of April 15.
Parts of the New York area could see record high temperatures during a summerlike stretch of weather this week.
A major warmup, featuring summer-like temperatures in the 80s, will take over the Eastern Seaboard beginning Monday.
New York City and the Tri-State Area are finally turning the corner to warmer weather this week.
The pop-up JBJ Soul Kitchen at the Ocean County Library in Toms River, N.J. will shut down at the end of the month.
A large four-alarm fire ripped through multiple homes in Ridgefield Park, New Jersey, early Tuesday morning.
Federal law entitles students with disabilities to special education services until they turn 21. What happens next is what many caregivers call "the transition cliff."
Much of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut are under a freeze warning Monday night, and that means crops and plants are in danger of dying.
A stolen Lamborghini worth around $300,000 was recovered in New Jersey after its owner said police tracked an Apple AirTag he hid inside.
Rex Heuermann admitted in court earlier this month that he strangled all his victims to death, but his ex-wife Asa Ellerup heard his confession prior to his plea.
Decades after their theft, rare books worth millions were recovered in New York City after being stolen from venture capitalist John Hay Whitney's Long Island home.
John Gotti's grandson Carmine Agnello is headed to prison in connection with a COVID fraud scheme in New York.
A young Long Island man who overcame autism to graduate high school as valedictorian is now poised to graduate from Hofstra with top honors.
New York families rely on state records to make sure car purchases are legit, but what happens when those records are wrong?
There are some out there who believe Mayor Mamdani may have been the catalyst for the Mets' current 11-game losing streak.
Menin's relationship with Mayor Zohran Mamdani is still a work in progress, but the two agree on Gov. Kathy Hochul's proposed pied-à-terre tax.
Former President Barack Obama met privately with New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani before joining together to read to preschoolers at a child care center in the Bronx.
The deal, approved by the FCC, would create a company that owns 265 television stations in 44 states and Washington, D.C.
President Trump spoke with CBS News Friday in a new telephone interview.
The 16th Annual Lustgarten Foundation New York City Walk for Pancreatic Cancer Research was held Sunday in Battery Park City.
Advocates fear New York state could be taking a step back when it comes to biomarker testing access for those with Medicaid.
What started as a sinus infection left a Long Island teenager fighting for his life, requiring emergency brain surgery.
Older adults in New Jersey recorded the highest number of suspected overdose deaths in 2025, according to the New Jersey Department of Health.
The first case of mpox clade I has been detected in New York City, health officials said Friday. Of the two types of mpox, clade I is known to cause more severe disease and death.
The upcoming fashion exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art includes 25 mannequins based on real bodies.
A previously unreleased song is one of many ways Prince is being honored a decade after his death.
Singer-songwriter Gavin DeGraw turned to social media for help reconnecting with a New York City bartender after a memorable performance this week.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and his wife Rama Duwaji will not attend this year's Met Gala, sources said.
The Rock And Roll Hall of Fame unveiled its list of inductees for 2026, and it includes the Wu-Tang Clan, the legendary, local hip-hop collective.
There are some out there who believe Mayor Mamdani may have been the catalyst for the Mets' current 11-game losing streak.
Cam Schlittler, a native of Walpole, said he and his family have received threats from Red Sox fans ahead of his Fenway Park debut Thursday.
CJ McCollum scored 32 points and the Hawks rallied to stun the Knicks 107-106 on Monday night, tying their first-round playoff series at one game apiece.
The first step toward a possible reunion between Odell Beckham Jr. and the New York Giants is complete.
The Yankees beat the reeling Royals 7-0 to complete a three-game sweep on Sunday following a long rain delay.
Recurring elevator problems are back and worse than ever at one New York City high-rise, according to tenants.
Students at M.S. 407 transform a barren space into a habitat for bees and butterflies, part of a broader city push to expand pollinator-friendly green spaces.
Brooklyn officials announced a first-of-its-kind initiative to build sensory rooms in every District 75 elementary school.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's administration unveiled a dramatic traffic redesign at Brooklyn's Grand Army Plaza.
New York City business owners are pushing on the State Legislature to pass Gov. Kathy Hochul's reforms that would roll back some of the climate legislation passed by New York state in 2019.
People dressed in elaborate headgear and paraded up Fifth Avenue for New York City's Easter Sunday tradition.
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.
The annual Easter Parade and Easter Bonnet Festival was held in Manhattan on April 20, 2025.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Mulk is a very good girl who is very good at her job. CBS News New York's Ali Bauman recently got to see her practice her drug-sniffing skills at the police canine training facility in Brooklyn.
The NYPD has seized two of the vehicles it says were involved in a chaotic and fiery car meetup over the weekend in Queens. CBS News New York's Lisa Rozner reports.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani finds himself at the center of the Mets' 11-game losing streak, with some blaming him for the team's woes after he embraced Mr. and Mrs. Met prior to a game on April 9. CBS News New York's Marcia Kramer reports.
Drones could soon be delivering pizza to customers in New Jersey. CBS News New York's Vanessa Murdock reports.
Heavy smoke and flames could be seen shooting from the mixed-use building in the Belmont section on Tuesday afternoon. Among the injured were five firefighters. CBS News New York's Dave Carlin has the latest.