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Gerrit Cole masterful, Yankees top Royals and advance to ALCS Gerrit Cole shut down the Royals over seven innings, sending the Yankees to a 3-1 victory Thursday and a spot in the ALCS. 5H ago

Lynx pull off massive comeback late, stun Liberty in Game 1 Napheesa Collier's bucket with 8.8 seconds left in overtime lifted the Lynx to a 95-93 win over the Liberty in Game 1 of the WNBA Finals on Thursday. 5H ago

Retired Queens couple's dangerous sidewalk finally fixed after 7 years After seven long years, a retired Queens couple has finally gotten their sidewalk fixed by the city. 8H ago

Queens funeral home sued for allegedly sending body to wrong country A Queens family has filed a lawsuit after a funeral home allegedly sent their loved one's body to the wrong country. 10H ago

Jessica Tisch, Ben Tucker on short list for NYPD commissioner, sources say New York City Mayor Eric Adams is close to naming a permanent NYPD commissioner, sources tell CBS News New York. 10H ago

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New Jersey lawmaker says burglars ransacked home New Jersey Assemblyman Paul Kanitra says a pair of thieves broke into his home in Hazlet and stole his SUV. 10H ago

Ulbrich: Todd Downing to take over Jets offensive play calls Todd Downing is replacing Nathaniel Hackett as the New York Jets' offensive play caller, interim head coach Jeff Ulbrich said two days after Robert Saleh was fired. 10H ago

Rodgers rips "patently false" allegations of involvement in Saleh's firing Aaron Rodgers on Wednesday addressed allegations he was involved in the Jets' firing of head coach Robert Saleh. 16H ago

Map shows northern lights from geomagnetic storm tonight A geomagnetic storm is expected to trigger the northern lights, or aurora borealis, around NYC and New Jersey tonight. 11H ago

As Hurricane Milton hits Florida, how New Yorkers can help Hurricane Milton had made landfall in Florida, and many across the Tri-State Area are wondering how to help. 16H ago

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New penalties proposed to end illegal car racing meetups on L.I. Suffolk County officials say new penalties have been proposed for the drivers who take over busy intersections with dangerous stunts. Oct 9

5-year-old boy left at wrong bus stop after 1st day of school on L.I. A school bus company is under fire after a 5-year-old student was left at the wrong bus stop in East Meadow, Long Island. Oct 9

Videos show illegal car racing meetups across Suffolk County Videos of illegal car racing meetups on Long Island are prompting calls for tougher penalties. Oct 8

Push on to close loophole in N.Y. law that allows drugged driving In New York, at times, a driver can be seriously impaired by a drug, and yet face no consequences. Oct 6

Deadline extended for L.I. homeowners to apply for emergency repair grants Long Island homeowners hit by flooding in August have more time to apply for financial assistance, but they might not want to wait. Oct 4

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Jessica Tisch, Ben Tucker on short list for NYPD commissioner, sources say New York City Mayor Eric Adams is close to naming a permanent NYPD commissioner, sources tell CBS News New York. 10H ago

Ethel Kennedy, human rights advocate and widow of RFK, dies at 96 After her husband was assassinated in 1968, Ethel Kennedy raised their 11 children and spent decades working for human rights. 15H ago

Ballot battle playing out in New York's 17th Congressional District A high-stakes battle over the November ballot is playing out in New York City's northern suburbs. It involves the Working Families Party line in the 17th Congressional District. 17H ago

Trump to hold campaign rally at NYC's Madison Square Garden Former President Donald Trump will hold a rally at New York City's Madison Square Garden on Oct. 27. Oct 9

Former Rep. Gabby Giffords in NYC for signing of new gun safety laws Preventing gun violence in New York took center stage Wednesday, with former Rep. Gabby Giffords in town for the announcement. Oct 9

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Fisher-Price recalls more than 2 million infant swings after 5 deaths Fisher-Price is offering $25 to product owners who remove and destroy swing parts that increase risk of suffocation. 16H ago

NYC Council speaker vows to keep maternal health a top priority New York City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams vowed Wednesday to keep maternal health a top priority in the city. Oct 9

Drug 100 times stronger than fentanyl seized on Long Island Carfentanil, a synthetic opioid 100 times more potent than fentanyl, has been seized on Long Island for the first time. Oct 4

Multiple NYC hospitals facing maternal health crisis, city officials say Brooklyn families are asking for answers after their loved ones died during childbirth at the city-run Woodhull Hospital. Oct 9

Boar's Head plants nationwide now part of law enforcement investigation, USDA says Ten deaths have been linked to now-recalled Boar's Head products. Sep 26

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Sean "Diddy" Combs sex trafficking trial set for May 2025 A judge in New York has set a 2025 trial date for rapper Sean "Diddy" Combs, who was arrested for sex trafficking, racketeering and conspiracy. 11H ago

CBS announces its 2024-25 prime-time schedule The 2024-2025 prime-time programming lineup of CBS Originals features three new dramas, two new comedies, a reimagined classic game show, special event programming and much more. 19H ago

Justin Timberlake suddenly postpones Prudential Center show Justin Timberlake suddenly postponed Tuesday's show at the Prudential Center in Newark, citing an injury. Oct 9

Cissy Houston, Whitney Houston's mother and Grammy winner, dies at age 91 Cissy Houston performed alongside superstar musicians like Elvis Presley and Aretha Franklin. Oct 7

Mother of Sean "Diddy" Combs defends son in statement The mother of Sean "Diddy" Combs released a statement Sunday defending her son against the federal charges and multiple allegations of sexual misconduct he is currently facing. Oct 6

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Islanders blow multiple third-period leads, fall to Utah in OT Dylan Guenther scored his second goal of the game in overtime to give Utah a 5-4 victory over the Islanders on Thursday night. 6H ago

Gerrit Cole masterful, Yankees top Royals and advance to ALCS Gerrit Cole shut down the Royals over seven innings, sending the Yankees to a 3-1 victory Thursday and a spot in the ALCS. 5H ago

Maple Leafs jump out to big lead, hold on to beat Devils Steven Lorentz had a goal and an assist and Maple Leafs beat the Devils 4-2 on Thursday night. 7H ago

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Retired Queens couple's dangerous sidewalk finally fixed after 7 years After seven long years, a retired Queens couple has finally gotten their sidewalk fixed by the city. 8H ago

Red Hook, Brooklyn residents renew push for express bus service People in Red Hook, Brooklyn are renewing a push to bring express bus service to their community. Oct 9

Millions of dollars coming to fight opioid crisis in the Bronx New York officials announced a multi-million dollar investment in their fight against the opioid crisis in the Bronx. Oct 9

Nova Music Festival survivor shares message of hope, appreciation Tomer Meir, 21, who survived the attack at the Nova Music Festival with his friends, shares his harrowing story. Oct 7

This group of teens is rejecting cellphones and social media These Brooklyn students formed a group to try to beat their own addictive behavior around technology. Oct 7

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Photos: Thousands flood NYC streets for Israel Day on Fifth Parade Tens of thousands of people flooded Manhattan streets on June 2, 2024 for the 60th annual Israel Day on Fifth Parade. Jun 2 15 photos

PHOTOS: Baltimore bridge collapses after cargo ship rams into overpass The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River. Mar 26 16 photos

50th Annual Village Halloween Parade The 50th Annual Village Halloween Parade drew massive crowds, celebrating the theme "Upside/Down:Inside/OUT." Oct 31, 2023 18 photos

Flooding leaves parts of New York City underwater As much of the northeast experiences heavy rains, parts of New York City are beginning to flood. Sep 29, 2023 15 photos

Photos: Crowd turns chaotic during Union Square giveaway Thousands of people flooded Union Square on Friday for a PlayStation giveaway promoted by livestreamer Kai Cenat. Aug 4, 2023 24 photos

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