New York City

Tornado damage in Breezy Point (Credit: CBS 2)

Oklahoma Tornado Dredges Up Memories Of NYC Tornadoes, Hurricane Sandy

As the picture of destruction in Moore, Okla., riveted viewers to TVs across the country, some communities around New York were especially interested and sympathetic.

2013/05/21

Senior Citizens Hit Hard By High Electric Rates In New York City

The numbers are in – New Yorkers are dishing out double for what most of the country pays for electricity, and if Con Edison gets its way, the rates could jump even higher.

2013/05/21

View of the Hudson River from Irvington - Nov. 29, 2012 (credit: Paul Murnane / WCBS 880)

Hundreds Gather To Clean Up Hudson Shoreline From Albany To NYC

The Hudson River shoreline was a little tidier Sunday afternoon, after more than 100 clubs and organizations took part in the second annual Riverkeeper Sweep.

2013/05/12

Cigarette Display In NYC (Credit: Mario Tama/Getty Images News)

Merchants: Raising Minimum Age To Buy Cigarettes Would Devastate Business

Some merchants on Wednesday were protesting against the idea of raising the minimum age to buy cigarettes in New York City, saying it would severely damage their bottom line.

2013/05/01

5 Standout Stand-Up Comedians In NYC

These five up-and-coming stand-ups are far from dull and taking laughter to a whole new level — whether it’s revamping a live late night talk show, creating improvised podcasts, or dishing out psychic advice.

2013/04/30

The 5 Best Things To Do In NYC Tonight, April 30

Tonight in New York City: Hang out with comedians from Comedy Central, taste your way through delicious burger and beer pairings, or meet a basketball legend.

2013/04/30

NYC’s 5 Best Soap Shops

Spring cleaning shouldn’t stop with the house. Read on for New York City’s best purveyors of housemade, artisanal soaps.

2013/04/24

Recycling trash bins line the street at an Earth Day event in Times Square on April 22, 2010 in New York City.(Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

6 Fun Ways To Celebrate Earth Day In New York City

If you’re looking for a few different ways to celebrate the 42nd anniversary of Earth Day, check out our list of top six Earth Day events around New York City

CBS New York–2013/04/22

The 5 Best Things To Do In NYC Tonight, April 19

Tonight in New York City: Meet the designers from Project Runway, honor “The Dude” at Lebowski Fest, or watch an drive-in movie screening of Beetlejuice.

2013/04/19

Stormy Weather Over Manhattan. (credit: Thomas Piercy via Facebook)

3 New York Boroughs Make Top 10 Most Expensive Places To Live

Three New York City boroughs made the top 10 list for the most expensive places to live in America.

2013/04/16

Experts: Northern Lights Could Appear Over Tri-State Area Saturday Night

The Northern Lights may make a rare appearance in the Tri-State Area Saturday night, according to experts.

2013/04/13

About 1,000 participants swung soft, feather-free pillows at each other for Saturday's massive Pillow Fight Day celebration. (Credit: Terry Sheridan/1010 WINS)

Hundreds Gather To Pummel Each Other With Pillows In Washington Square Park

One woman says this was something she always wanted to do when she was a kid, making it even more fun to do as an adult.

2013/04/06

Lawsuit: Bosses Were Hostile To Former NYC Transit Worker’s Muslim Faith

A former New York City transit worker filed a lawsuit Wednesday, claiming that he faced “a campaign of hostility” toward his Muslim faith on the job.

2013/04/03

Internet phone companies are assigning 212 area codes to some non-New Yorkers. (credit: CBS 2)

NYers Unhappy Phone Company Assigning 212 Area Code To Out-Of-City Customers

The next time you dial the area code, you might reach someone who lives outside the city — not even in New York state.

2013/04/02

Pick Up A Pay Phone, Learn About The New York City Of 20 Years Ago

If you place a toll free call at one of 5,000 pay phones in Manhattan between now and May 26, you will get a free history lesson on what life was like in the city 20 years ago.

2013/03/25

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