Sen. Chuck Schumer announces resolution for "Tony Bennett Day"
If passed, the legendary singer would be honored on Aug. 3, what would have been his 97th birthday.
If passed, the legendary singer would be honored on Aug. 3, what would have been his 97th birthday.
Standing at Bennett's bench in Central Park, Schumer said Bennett, who was from Queens, was a New Yorker through and through. CBS New York's Jessica Moore reports.
Danny Bennett said his father, who had lost much of his memory to Alzheimer's, stayed connected to the songs he cherished until the very end.
Bennett and New York are lovingly and forever entwined.
A music giant has died -- Tony Bennett. A nation is remembering his career, which spanned generations. CBS New York's Dick Brennan reports. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3NUpsVG
Legendary crooner Tony Bennett passed away Friday morning at the age of 96. CBS New York's Dave Carlin has more on how Bennett is being remembered in his home city of New York. Read more: https://cbsn.ws/3O5fJf8
Friends and fans of Tony Bennett paid tribute to the singer in New York City after his death Friday. CBS New York's Dave Carlin takes a closer look at Bennett's local ties and everlasting impact. Read more: https://cbsloc.al/3NUpsVG
In this edition of "A Look Back," Dana Tyler speaks with Tony Bennett as he prepares to give a lecture on painting and having some of his works on display at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in 2005.
In this edition of "A Look Back," we remember Tony Bennett as he visited the Leonard da Vinci exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in 2003. CBS New York's Dana Tyler reports.
The Grammy Award winning singer who graced the stage for generations died at the age of 96.
Bennett won 19 Grammys and recorded 60 studio albums during his seven-decade career – and also helped bring the arts to others.
"I was so sad. I couldn't sleep. I felt dead," she said. "And then I spent a lot of time with Tony. He wanted nothing but my friendship and my voice."
Tony Bennett's joyful and stirring renditions of classic songs made him one of the most popular interpreters of jazz, pop and Broadway standards.
Bennett, 95, just played two shows at Radio City Music Hall with Lady Gaga.
Two music powerhouses are taking over Radio City Music Hall next month.
The family shared the news in an AARP article Monday, saying it's a secret they've kept for more than four years.
The stars are coming out to help raise money to fight the coronavirus pandemic. "Jersey 4 Jersey" will be a special live entertainment event that's taking place next Wednesday.
WCBS Newsradio 880's "A Night of New York Stories" featured touching tales, powerful performances and lots of laughs.
The legendary Bennett will lend his voice in song and stories to "A Night Of New York Stories" as WCBS Newsradio 880 celebrate its 50th anniversary in New York on Aug. 8 at the PlayStation Theater in Manhattan.
The legendary singer will be interviewed by CBS News anchor Anthony Mason, before performing some of his classic hits. Also joining are bandleader Paul Shaffer, award-winning journalist Lesley Stahl, of "60 Minutes," former New York City Police Commissioner Ray Kelly, and from the sports world – Adam Graves, Bobby Valentine and George Martin.
Tony Bennett answered birthday wishes from someone in the crowd as he and Lady Gaga appeared in the lobby of the Empire State Building for his 90th birthday.
Tony Bennett has been entertaining the world with his singing voice for decades -- but now, the esteemed performer is going public with his other artistic passion.
Tony Bennett really belongs in a different category at this year's GRAMMY Awards than the one he's dominated for the past quarter-century.
Which book should we read next: "Becoming Madam Secretary" by Stephanie Dray, "Finding Margaret Fuller" by Allison Pataki, or "Sylvia's Second Act" by Hillary Yablon.
Players in Long Island's first flat track roller derby league are preparing for the upcoming season, but it could be in jeopardy because of Nassau County's ban on transgender athletes.
A group of minority developers is leading a $166 million project to renovate three NYCHA buildings in Washington Heights.
There was an explosion of emotions when the Columbia Lions found out they were headed into March Madness for the first time in program history.
Overnight, a 19-year-old was taken into custody for questioning as a possible second shooter in the case.
Players in Long Island's first flat track roller derby league are preparing for the upcoming season, but it could be in jeopardy because of Nassau County's ban on transgender athletes.
A group of minority developers is leading a $166 million project to renovate three NYCHA buildings in Washington Heights.
There was an explosion of emotions when the Columbia Lions found out they were headed into March Madness for the first time in program history.
Overnight, a 19-year-old was taken into custody for questioning as a possible second shooter in the case.
Only a few more than 80 licensed stores have opened since the law was signed three years ago, while there are thousands of illegal cannabis shops operating.
Sun will mix with clouds today, as it's breezy and much cooler than yesterday. Highs only around 50.
Today will be our last day of spring-like warmth for a while, with temperatures reaching the low 60s.
Highs will be well above average Saturday and could top out in the low 60s - a great day for the NYC St. Patrick's Day Parade!
We'll see isolated showers on and off today, while temperatures stay mild with highs in the 60s.
Today will be mostly sunny and warmer than yesterday, with highs around 70 for an early taste of May.
It comes just after a $54 million increase in state aid.
Sun will mix with clouds today, as it's breezy and much cooler than yesterday. Highs only around 50.
Rick Pitino on being left out: "We're not going to gripe. We're not gonna say we got screwed. None of that helps."
Today will be our last day of spring-like warmth for a while, with temperatures reaching the low 60s.
Officials said the roof collapsed on top of the firefighters working inside the structure on Grand Street.
Players in Long Island's first flat track roller derby league are preparing for the upcoming season, but it could be in jeopardy because of Nassau County's ban on transgender athletes.
Jenner, who won the 1976 Olympic men's decathlon before coming out as transgender, said the future of sports is at stake.
Authorities say Amanda Wallace was caught stealing beauty products from a CVS in Lindenhurst.
Today will be our last day of spring-like warmth for a while, with temperatures reaching the low 60s.
Highs will be well above average Saturday and could top out in the low 60s - a great day for the NYC St. Patrick's Day Parade!
Only a few more than 80 licensed stores have opened since the law was signed three years ago, while there are thousands of illegal cannabis shops operating.
Jenner, who won the 1976 Olympic men's decathlon before coming out as transgender, said the future of sports is at stake.
A former police colleague said Adams demanded oral sex in exchange for his help with an employment issue in 1993.
Former President Donald Trump has until March 25 to obtain a bond to secure $464 million judgment against him as he appeals his New York civil fraud case.
Child care advocates are asking the mayor to reverse the $400 million in funding cuts to the city's universal pre-k and 3-k.
Dr. Nidhi Kumar is On Call for CBS New York to break down the most common sleep disorders.
Payments and procedure authorizations are at a standstill and it's having a real impact on lives.
The 910-page report on the COVID pandemic faults planning, communication and decision making in Trenton and Washington, D.C.
It was a day of confusion after almost a dozen ambulette companies stopped transporting Medicaid patients in a bitter dispute over reimbursement rates.
With expanded screening, treatment and vaccination, experts believe cervical cancer can be completely eliminated.
He'll play more than a dozen concert dates in the newly refurbished theater.
A second man is charged in connection with the 2005 theft of ruby slippers worn by Dorothy in "The Wizard of Oz".
Celine Dion said in her post that March 15 was International Stiff-Person Syndrome Awareness Day.
Climate protesters used a pivotal townhall meeting scene to inject some action of their own on Broadway.
Actor Olivia Munn said on social media she's had four surgeries in the last 10 months, including a double mastectomy, since being diagnosed with breast cancer.
Players in Long Island's first flat track roller derby league are preparing for the upcoming season, but it could be in jeopardy because of Nassau County's ban on transgender athletes.
There was an explosion of emotions when the Columbia Lions found out they were headed into March Madness for the first time in program history.
Jenner, who won the 1976 Olympic men's decathlon before coming out as transgender, said the future of sports is at stake.
Minute Media, an Israeli digital media company, secures rights to publish Sports Illustrated and will continue to put out a print edition.
Rick Pitino on being left out: "We're not going to gripe. We're not gonna say we got screwed. None of that helps."
A group of minority developers is leading a $166 million project to renovate three NYCHA buildings in Washington Heights.
Fire marshals said the five-alarm blaze in Sunnyside was set accidentally by a contractor. Tenants in more than 100 units were displaced.
The 12th annual Brain Fair brought out hundreds of kids to get hand-on experience learning about the most complex organ.
After their landlord wanted to double the price of their rent, tenants at 700 East 134th St., fought back and purchased the building.
Alex and Bessie Kuravsky put their bouncing baby boy to sleep and woke up to an unthinkable tragedy in their Brooklyn apartment.
The 50th Annual Village Halloween Parade drew massive crowds, celebrating the theme "Upside/Down:Inside/OUT."
As much of the northeast experiences heavy rains, parts of New York City are beginning to flood.
Thousands of people flooded Union Square on Friday for a PlayStation giveaway promoted by livestreamer Kai Cenat.
A crane went up in flames high above Manhattan, then partially collapsed onto the street below.
The Grammy Award winning singer who graced the stage for generations died at the age of 96.
Determined women take center stage in this next round of books to choose from.
CBS New York's Chris Wragge will be live at the Long Island high school this Friday morning.
CBS New York's First Alert Weather team has the latest weather forecast.
Officers shot and killed a 20-year-old man last night who they say was firing at people in the neighborhood. CBS New York's Elijah Westbrook reports from East Flatbush.
CBS New York's Maurice DuBois sits down with Jam Master Jay's sons to talk about the trial and their father's legacy.