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Pizza

NYC’s 10 Best Slices Of Pizza

New Yorkers insist: proper cheese to sauce ratio, toothsomeness and taste of crust, fluffiness of mozarella, and the right amount of salt and grease equals finger-licking excellence. Herewith, ten spots to stand up and enjoy superior slices.

CBS New York–2011/12/30

Dom De Marco, owner of Di Fara Pizza. (credit: difara.com)

Brooklynites Weigh In On Failed Health Inspection At Legendary Di Fara Pizza

The restaurant was hit with 67 code violations last week by the city because of food storage temperatures and signs of mice and flies.

2011/11/22

Is Pizza A Veggie? New York Residents Weigh In As Congress Considers Bill

You could call it the “defense of pizza act” in congress — a measure designating the sauce on a slice as a veggie. Industry sources admit it is a move to keep pizza in the school lunch mix.

2011/11/16

Pizza (credit: AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar. File)

WCBS-FM Radio Host To Name Tri-State Area’s Best Pizza

WCBS-FM’s Joe Causi, Brooklyn’s own “Man About Town” has taken on the tireless task of determining the best pizza in the Tri-State area.

2011/10/24

Smells Of New York City Compiled In Scratch-N-Sniff Book ‘New York, Phew York’

New York City is known for, among other things, well, how do we say this, its scents – both the good and the bad.

2011/08/16

The Empire State Building is seen from West 34th Street - New York, NY - May 10, 2011 (credit: Evan Bindelglass / WCBS 880)

Yankees Bring Smiles To Children Of Haiti’s Earthquake During HOPE Week

The New York Yankees may have lost to the Seattle Mariners on Wednesday, but some kids from Haiti who lost just about everything were big winners as HOPE Week continued.

2011/07/28

Pizza Boxes (file / credit: clipart.com)

Democratic District Leader Charged In Harrison Pizza Prank

Harrison Democratic district leader Maria Polera has been charged with sending unauthorized pizzas to the home of the town’s mayor Joan Walsh for about a year.

2011/07/26

Pizza Delivery (file / credit: clipart.com)

Harrison Mayor Joan Walsh Tired Of Pizza Pranksters

For the past year, pizzas keep showing up at her house on almost on a weekly basis – pizzas she never ordered.

2011/06/29

William C. Johnson (credit: Essex County Prosecutor's Office)

Suspect In Shooting Death Of Newark Police Officer Pleads Not Guilty

Bail remains at $1.5 million for a 19-year-old man charged in a drive-by shooting that killed an off-duty Newark police officer.

2011/06/07

Funeral Procession for William Johnson - Newark, NJ - Jun 2, 2011 (credit: Levon Putney / WCBS 880)

Funeral Held For Newark Police Officer William Johnson Killed In Drive-By

As loudspeakers broadcast a sermon onto a Newark sidewalk where hundreds of police officers stood at attention, a young girl’s wailing could be heard from inside the church: “I want my daddy back.”

2011/06/02

Report: Tweens Arrested On Staten Island For Allegedly Pummeling, Robbing Pizza Delivery Man

The suspects reportedly range in age from 11-13. The incident took place at the Dreyfus Intermediate School as their fellow students were inside getting some after-school help.

2011/03/17

Police Say Muggers Stole The Wrong Dough

According to court papers, Salvatore LaRosa and an accomplice followed the owners of Brothers Pizzeria home.

2010/11/23

Chef Bart Retolatto of La Bottega in Manhattan's Maritime Hotel has created the ultimate use for Thanksgiving leftovers: the "Day After Thanksgiving" pizza. (Photo credit: La Bottega)

Pilgrim Pie: NYC Chef’s ‘Day After Thanksgiving’ Pizza

It’s called the “Day After Thanksgiving” pizza and it’s stuffed with all of your favorite Thanksgiving dinner ingredients for a unique taste you won’t find in your neighborhood pizza joint.

CBS New York–2010/11/17

Florida Bagel Shop, Pizzeria Spar Over NYC Water

Everyone knows that New York City bagels get their unique taste from city tap water. Now, a Florida Bagel store has tapped into a way to get the same flavor.

2010/10/26