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CBS News New York @cbsnewyork.bsky.social · 1m

"We are eternally grateful for the legacy of extraordinarily moving music he leaves behind," the family said. >> https://cbsloc.al/3WD8dwM

CBS News New York @cbsnewyork.bsky.social · 23m

The Wilson family say they hope the lawsuit will highlight the need for safety regulations at daycare facilities. Alecia Reid reports. https://cbsloc.al/4925eoY

Parents of NYC toddler who drowned at Bronx day care file suit after waiting months for answers

Two months after a toddler drowned in a Bronx day care's pool, her family says they're still waiting for answers, accountability and action.

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CBS News New York @cbsnewyork.bsky.social · 1h

A court will hold a conference Tuesday on whether or not Pedro Hernandez, the man convicted in the 1979 disappearance of 6-year-old Etan Patz in New York, will be released or face a new trial -- and when that might happen. https://cbsloc.al/3WBJMQl

Court considers whether man whose conviction in Etan Patz case was overturned should be released

Pedro Hernandez was convicted in the 1979 disappearance of Patz in New York City after two trials, but his conviction was overturned in July.

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CBS News New York @cbsnewyork.bsky.social · 3h

The nor'easter that soaked the NYC area Sunday and Monday brought more than 4 inches of rainfall and winds above 60 mph for some of the region. See the highest totals.

See how much rain fell around NYC during the nor'easter and who saw the highest winds

A nor'easter that soaked the NYC area Sunday and Monday brought more than 4 inches of rainfall and winds above 60 mph.

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CBS News New York @cbsnewyork.bsky.social · 4h

Alec Baldwin says he was trying to avoid a garbage truck when he crashed his wife's SUV into a tree Monday on Long Island.

Alec Baldwin says he swerved to avoid garbage truck before Hamptons crash

Alec Baldwin says he was trying to avoid a garbage truck "the size of a whale" when he crashed into a tree Monday on Long Island.

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CBS News New York @cbsnewyork.bsky.social · 12h

Flushing Meadows Corona Park infrastructure is neglected and failing, study finds https://cbsloc.al/3WAIF3n

Flushing Meadows Corona Park infrastructure neglected and failing, study finds

Flushing Meadows Corona Park has been too long overlooked, according to a report citing years of underfunding.

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CBS News New York @cbsnewyork.bsky.social · 13h

Alec Baldwin crashes car into tree on Long Island, actor says https://cbsloc.al/4n1dTLO

Alec Baldwin crashes car into tree on Long Island, actor says

Baldwin said he got into the accident after a garbage truck pulled in front of him in East Hampton.

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CBS News New York @cbsnewyork.bsky.social · 13h

New York Attorney General Letitia James received a standing ovation at rally for Zohran Mamdani in her 1st appearance since her indictment. https://cbsloc.al/48nWmdb

New York AG Letitia James gets standing ovation at Mamdani rally in 1st appearance since federal indictment

James spoke at a campaign rally for mayoral frontrunner Zohran Mamdani in her first public appearance since the Justice Department charged her with bank fraud.

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CBS News New York @cbsnewyork.bsky.social · 15h

Scalp cooling treatment can help with chemotherapy-induced alopecia, researchers say. https://cbsloc.al/4n8IXJN

Scalp cooling treatment can help with chemotherapy-induced alopecia, researchers say

Chemotherapy-induced alopecia is one of the most common and distressing side effects of chemotherapy. Scalp cooling is a treatment helping with hair loss.

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CBS News New York @cbsnewyork.bsky.social · 15h

The quinceañera tradition evolves in Queens as families add their own spin. https://cbsloc.al/4nPdQUw

Quinceañera tradition evolves as Queens families add their own spin

The quinceañera tradition started centuries ago in Latin America. CBS News New York's Elle McLogan reports.

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CBS News New York @cbsnewyork.bsky.social · 16h

"We're still having a good time. We enjoyed the people that came from Italy. What are we supposed to do? We couldn't do it now, but we'll do it here as one big happy family," Maria Scaduto said. Natalie Duddridge reports. https://cbsloc.al/4790wDr

NYC's annual Columbus Day Parade canceled due to nor'easter

New York City's annual Columbus Day Parade has been canceled for 2025 while the city is under a state of emergency.

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CBS News New York @cbsnewyork.bsky.social · 16h

The U.S.-led plan is sending shockwaves around the world and across New York, with the city's mayoral candidates reacting. Marcia Kramer reports. https://cbsloc.al/3W3UM8U

Release of hostages reverberates in NYC mayor's race. Here's how the candidates are reacting.

The U.S.-led plan is sending shockwaves across New York as the Israel-Hamas war has played an outsized role in New York City politics.

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CBS News New York @cbsnewyork.bsky.social · 17h

High tide brought street flooding to Freeport, but recent upgrades are credited with keeping the situation from being even worse. Jennifer McLogan and Carolyn Gusoff have team coverage of the nor'easter on Long Island. https://cbsloc.al/436LDjO

High tide brings coastal flooding to parts of Long Island

A nor'easter that's bearing down on the NYC area continues to cause flooding concerns today for Long Island and New Jersey.

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CBS News New York @cbsnewyork.bsky.social · 17h

The nor'easter blew a solar panel off the top of a parking structure in Brooklyn before it fatally struck a 76-year-old woman on the sidewalk.

NYC woman killed by flying solar panel during nor'easter

Shocking videos obtained exclusively by CBS News New York show the wind carrying the massive solar panel away from a parking lot and falling onto her head.

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CBS News New York @cbsnewyork.bsky.social · 18h

The Broadway League is still negotiating with unions representing actors, stage managers and musicians, but a strike is on the table. https://cbsloc.al/3KMJzqW

Broadway musicians authorize strike if union negotiations fail

Negotiations continue between the Broadway League and unions representing actors, stage managers and musicians, but a strike is still on the table.

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CBS News New York @cbsnewyork.bsky.social · 18h

It's not yet known if the accident is weather-related, but it happened during the stormy commute >> https://cbsloc.al/4nJ9jDb

CBS News New York @cbsnewyork.bsky.social · 18h

Jewish New Yorkers celebrate Gaza peace plan as they watch videos of hostages being released https://cbsloc.al/4nJ7dTP

Jewish New Yorkers celebrate Gaza peace plan as they watch videos of hostages being released

On Broadway near 76th Street, posters of the 20 hostages released from Hamas captivity now display the handwritten word "home."

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CBS News New York @cbsnewyork.bsky.social · 19h

"We're destroyed right now. We're at a loss for words." >> https://cbsloc.al/4hhVcm0

CBS News New York @cbsnewyork.bsky.social · 1d

Parts of the Tri-State Area are bracing for the next round of coastal flooding when high tide hits Monday afternoon. Get the latest.

High tide brings next threat of coastal flooding on Long Island

A nor'easter that's bearing down on the NYC area continues to cause flooding concerns today for Long Island and New Jersey.

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CBS News New York @cbsnewyork.bsky.social · 1d

We're just weeks away from New York City's mayoral election. Here are the key dates you need to know for registration, early voting, and so on. https://cbsloc.al/47nnuIc

NYC's mayoral election is just weeks away. Here's what to know about voting.

New York City voters are poised to choose a new mayor in an unprecedented election on November 4th.

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CBS News New York @cbsnewyork.bsky.social · 1d

#Developing: A 76-year-old woman was struck and killed by a solar panel in Brooklyn. https://cbsloc.al/3VZxykn

NYC woman killed by flying solar panel during nor'easter

At least one storm-related death is reported in NYC. Officials say a 76-year-old woman was struck and killed by a solar panel in Brooklyn.

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CBS News New York @cbsnewyork.bsky.social · 1d

Voters will be electing the next mayor, public advocate, city comptroller, as well as borough presidents and members of the city council. In addition to those, there are also six ballot proposals New Yorkers will be deciding. https://cbsloc.al/4qfrFNV

NYC residents will vote on 6 ballot proposals. Here's what they say.

Three of the proposals have to do with the City Council's role in land use decision making.

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CBS News New York @cbsnewyork.bsky.social · 1d

A nor'easter is expected to linger over the NYC area through Monday night. Here's a look at the highest rain and wind totals so far.

Nor'easter pounding NYC area with high winds, heavy rain and coastal flooding. Here's what to know.

A high impact nor'easter arrived in the New York City area on Sunday and is expected to linger through Monday.

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CBS News New York @cbsnewyork.bsky.social · 1d

A nor'easter is pounding the NYC area, forcing a state of emergency and several event cancellations. We're live with team coverage on the conditions.

State of emergency declared for NYC, Long Island and Westchester County due to nor'easter

The governor says the state has been working closely with county and city partners on storm preparations.

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CBS News New York @cbsnewyork.bsky.social · 1d

A CBS News New York investigation found school bus delays in the city were at a near-decade high last year, and special education students were affected the most.

NYC public school bus delays are getting longer and impacting students with special needs the most

If it feels like your kids' school bus delays have gotten longer and longer over the past few years, you're not imagining it.

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